Berlusconi, the belly dancer and the bunga bunga parties

BBC Front Page News - Mon, 06/12/2023 - 08:17
Apart from his impact as a politician, the late Italian ex-PM had a lurid and colourful personal life.

Silvio Berlusconi: Four memorable moments from his life

BBC Front Page News - Mon, 06/12/2023 - 07:38
The former Italian PM, well known for a colourful private life, has died at the age of 86.

Joni Mitchell makes triumphant return to the stage

Entertainment - Mon, 06/12/2023 - 06:53
Supported by a host of famous fans, the star played her first headline show in more than 20 years.

Reddit communities go dark in protest at changes

Technology - Mon, 06/12/2023 - 06:44
Thousands of subreddits are shut down for 48 hours following controversial charging plans.

The comeback king who led Italy four times

BBC Front Page News - Mon, 06/12/2023 - 05:46
A media mogul who went into politics, he survived several corruption allegations.

Tony Awards 2023: Jodie Comer wins as Ariana DeBose hosts unscripted

Entertainment - Mon, 06/12/2023 - 05:39
The Tony Awards, Broadway's biggest night, saw success for several British names on Sunday.

Colin McFarlane: The Cube voice and The Dark Knight star diagnosed with prostate cancer

Entertainment - Mon, 06/12/2023 - 05:35
The 61-year-old, who was the voice of ITV's The Cube, encourages more black men to take blood tests.

The Scottish islands desperately seeking doctors

BBC Front Page News - Mon, 06/12/2023 - 00:25
There has been no permanent doctor on the Hebridean islands of Barra and Vatersay since last summer.

Stepping Through Film: Man trots globe blending scenes into film locations

BBC Front Page News - Mon, 06/12/2023 - 00:21
A photographer's "passion project" lining up movie and TV scenes where they were shot sparks a career.

WTC final: Why has India stopped winning ICC tournaments?

BBC Front Page News - Mon, 06/12/2023 - 00:16
Stars like VIrat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja failed to win World Test Championship for India.

Arikomban: The painful story of India's rice-loving elephant

BBC Front Page News - Sun, 06/11/2023 - 21:43
Authorities attempt to find a permanent habitat for it as activists criticise its "brutal" treatment.

Kenya sickle cell: Fighting to dispel the myths around the disease

BBC Front Page News - Sun, 06/11/2023 - 21:42
Kenyan Lea Kilenga Bey campaigns for better treatment for those who have the genetic disease.

Belgium's Africa Museum rethinks its relationship with Congo

Entertainment - Sun, 06/11/2023 - 21:39
The 125-year-old institution is teaching a new generation of Belgians a different history.

Belgium's Africa Museum rethinks its relationship with Congo

BBC Front Page News - Sun, 06/11/2023 - 21:39
The 125-year-old institution is teaching a new generation of Belgians a different history.

‘Your car will be confiscated’ - Iran women defy hijab law

BBC Front Page News - Sun, 06/11/2023 - 21:37
Iran’s police are now threatening to confiscate women’s cars if they are caught without headscarves.

Dmitry Mishov, Russian airman who defected, gives BBC interview

BBC Front Page News - Sun, 06/11/2023 - 20:49
Lieutenant Dmitry Mishov packed a rucksack and headed through the woods to seek asylum in Lithuania.

The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma

BBC Front Page News - Sun, 06/11/2023 - 19:04
Rina Gonoi was sexually assaulted when serving in Japan's army. She refused to stay silent.

Conor McGregor stunt: Mascots being punched 'not the brightest thing' says UFC's Dana White

BBC Front Page News - Sun, 06/11/2023 - 16:01
Mascots being punched is not "the brightest thing in the world", UFC boss Dana White says after Conor McGregor reportedly injured an NBA mascot in a promotional stunt.

Ukraine war: Russia moves to take direct control of Wagner Group

BBC Front Page News - Sun, 06/11/2023 - 10:06
It appears to be the latest in a public falling out between the Wagner boss and Russian officials.

Driverless cars: Researcher disguises himself as car seat in study

BBC Front Page News - Sun, 06/11/2023 - 05:09
A study into driverless cars has used a "ghost driver" to record other road user's responses.