Stone-skimming: 'How I became one of the best in the world'

BBC Front Page News - Sun, 06/11/2023 - 03:09
Christina Bravery defies the laws of physics for ultimate stone-skimming success.

Diego Garcia: The tropical island ‘hell’ for dozens of stranded migrants

BBC Front Page News - Sat, 06/10/2023 - 20:19
They set sail to flee persecution, they say - but ended up on an isolated island in the Indian Ocean.

Robert Carlyle on The Full Monty’s return: ‘If you don’t laugh, you’ll cry’

Entertainment - Sat, 06/10/2023 - 20:00
It was one of the best-loved British films of the 1990s. A new series catches up with the characters.

Champions League final 2023: Fans react to Manchester City's win against Inter Milan

BBC Front Page News - Sat, 06/10/2023 - 19:03
City supporters in a Manchester fanzone voice their joy at their historic 1-0 win against Inter Milan.

Trombonist soldier tries to play on after fainting

BBC Front Page News - Sat, 06/10/2023 - 10:37
The soldier was taking part in a rehearsal ahead of next weekend's Trooping the Colour.

Watch: How Colombia children jungle rescue unfolded

BBC Front Page News - Sat, 06/10/2023 - 06:37
Four children have been found alive, weeks after a plane crash in the Amazon jungle.

We Will Rock You: Ben Elton on making his stage acting debut

Entertainment - Sat, 06/10/2023 - 03:38
Stand-up comedian and writer Ben Elton is appearing in We Will Rock You at the London Coliseum.

BBC drama asks: When do you let a sick child die?

Entertainment - Fri, 06/09/2023 - 20:11
Writer Jack Thorne on the 'complexity' of his latest drama, Best Interests.

Riley Keough: Director and actress 'struggled' to get War Pony funded

Entertainment - Fri, 06/09/2023 - 20:09
War Pony tells the story two Native American men trying to find their place in the modern world.

Katie Waissel says her mental health was 'ridiculed' by X Factor staff

Entertainment - Fri, 06/09/2023 - 11:28
The singer claims her mental health was mocked by staff in emails during her time on the show.

My Mum, Your Dad: What to expect from Davina McCall's 'middle-aged Love Island'

Entertainment - Fri, 06/09/2023 - 08:39
My Mum, Your Dad will air in Autumn on ITV and will feature single parents looking for love.

Facebook owner Meta plans to create Twitter rival

Technology - Fri, 06/09/2023 - 08:27
A text-based version of Instagram could potentially let users carry across followers from other apps.

Wildfires: UK to set up new Mediterranean-style specialist units

Science/Nature - Fri, 06/09/2023 - 05:13
Fire chiefs are set to increase the number of specialist teams trained in 'fighting fire with fire'.

Aberdeen AI trial helps doctors spot breast cancers

Technology - Thu, 06/08/2023 - 23:32
BBC Click had exclusive access to a trial exploring the impact of using AI in breast screenings.

Joseph Fiennes on playing Gareth Southgate: 'Don't be misled by his decency - he has steel'

Entertainment - Thu, 06/08/2023 - 23:31
The star is swapping The Handmaid's Tale for a play about the England manager at the National Theatre.

El Niño planet-warming weather phase has begun

Science/Nature - Thu, 06/08/2023 - 10:01
Storms, droughts and record high temperatures lie ahead as US scientists confirm El Niño has arrived.

Stay ahead in AI race, tech boss urges West

Technology - Thu, 06/08/2023 - 09:51
The chief executive of a software firm says adversaries must not be allowed to catch up.

Twitch scraps ad changes after streamers leave platform

Technology - Thu, 06/08/2023 - 08:09
One streamer tells BBC News this is the push he needed to leave the platform altogether.

Is climate change fuelling Canada's wildfires?

Science/Nature - Thu, 06/08/2023 - 07:56
Smoke from wildfires has enveloped Toronto and New York. We look at the role of a changing climate.

Warning firms may use brain data to watch workers

Technology - Thu, 06/08/2023 - 07:04
The data watchdog examined a range of potential future uses of “neurotech” in a new report.