22 m. ago BBC Breakfast host shares tragic death announcement minutes into live broadcast

BBC Breakfast presenter Luxmy Gopal announced the death of Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, who passed away aged 78

Events

42 m. ago Cosy village with Michelin star pub and surrounded by glades and woodland

This enchanting East Yorkshire village boasts a Michelin-starred pub, historic attractions and scenic walks for the perfect day out

Politics

57 m. ago Horror plane crash kills singer and five others as jet bursts into flames on way to concert

Yeison Jimenez, a top Colombian pop star, and his musicians were killed in a horror plane crash as they headed for a concert due to take place on Saturday night

Events

89 m. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Sunday, January 11)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

Politics

1 hour ago My screen time is 37 minutes per day. Here’s how yours can be too

Forget a dumbphone or ‘friction-maxxing’. The secret to breaking up with your phone is simple

Politics

2 h. ago Three board members resign from Adelaide festival as Randa Abdel

Resignations follow withdrawal of more than 70 participants in writers’ week after Palestinian Australian author disinvitedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Adelaide festival is facing an unprecedented leadership crisis after three board members resigned this weekend.The journalist Daniela Ritorto, the Adelaide businesswoman Donny Walford and the lawyer Nick Linke have stepped down since the board’s controversial decision to dump the Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah from the 2026 writers’ week program. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Venezuela: when will its wonders be open to travellers once again?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Tourism can help rebuild the beleaguered nation

Politics

2 h. ago I live in desirable market town packed with indepedent shops and UK's oldest pub

The beautiful market town in Buckinghamshire is one of the most expensive places to live in the county, with celebrity residents and historic charm

Economics

2 h. ago Tranquil river walk with rare birds and a cosy country pub at the end

Cwm Clydach nature reserve near Swansea offers woodland trails with red kites and buzzards, plus a pint at the dog-friendly New Inn

Politics

3 h. ago I visited Welsh reservoir where you can swim and get lush breakfast with a view

For just £4 you can take a supervised cold-water dip in this gorgeous reservoir

Politics

3 h. ago Primark shoppers rave over £35 suitcase 'everyone wants' for 2026 holidays

Customers say Primark is 'the best' after seeing 'stunning' new travel item

Economics

3 h. ago World's most terrifying bridges from dizzying heights to glass bottom floors

From the world's tallest to the most dangerous, there is a list of bridges that are sure to leave you shaking like a leaf, whether that's walking along wooden planks or over a glass floor

Events

4 h. ago Scots MP warns of Putin retaliation against UK over help in oil tanker seizure

Labour MP Graeme Downie says it was right to aid America in taking out the Marinera tanker, including by offering military planes use of a Scottish airport.

Events

4 h. ago Adelaide festival did not dump Jewish columnist from 2024 program despite request from Randa Abdel

Palestinian academic rejects accusations of hypocrisy, saying board resisted attempts to remove Thomas Friedman, while cancelling her invitation this yearFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Adelaide festival board did not dump a Jewish columnist from its 2024 lineup at Adelaide writers’ week, despite being lobbied by a group of 10 academics – including Randa Abdel-Fattah – to do so.On Saturday South Australia’s premier, Peter Malinauskas, claimed that the board had dumped the New York Times pro-Israel columnist Thomas Friedman in 2024, and reiterated his support for the festival board’s decision on Thursday to remove Abdel-Fattah, a Palestinian Australian academic, from this year’s program. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Inside the tiny cruise ship that holds just 12 passengers and sails around UK

Cruise ships seem to be getting bigger each year, often hosting thousands of guests on-board. If you like the idea of the cruise, but don't want to be one of many passengers, you can opt for a mini cruise ship where you'll no doubt end up on first name terms with the other guests

Politics

5 h. ago Welshg town that started an accidental rivalry with New Zealand over steep street

The title of 'world's steepest street' has been reclaimed by a city in New Zealand after an extensive review showed it has a steeper gradient than a Welsh town which previously held the accolade

Politics

5 h. ago UK town that's started an accidental rivalry with New Zealand over steep street

Baldwin Street in Dunedin, New Zealand has reclaimed the world's steepest street title from Harlech in Wales after a gradient reassessment

Politics

6 h. ago 'Pray for Me' plea as Bondi Beach Hero’s health plunges on US trip to meet specialist doctors

The man who went viral for his valour during the Bondi Beach terror attack has seen his health take a turn for the worst.

Society

6 h. ago 'Remember me in your prayers': Bondi Beach hero suffers fresh health scare during US visit

The courageous man who disarmed one of the alleged gunmen in Sydney has had his health take a turn for the worse, suffering from "severe pain" while in the US as he seeks specialist treatment for gunshot wounds sustained in the December terror attack.

Society

6 h. ago I found a seaside hotel stay for two with breakfast, prosecco, and late checkout for £72

It’s a bargain offer that makes you double-check the price because surely a coastal hotel stay with breakfast, a bottle of prosecco, and a lazy checkout can’t really come in at under £80 for two people. But it does!

Economics