79 m. ago 'Dangerous' virus in arctic whales which could spark 'catastrophic domino effect' discovered

Scientists used drones to identify genetic material from a virus in Arctic whales that has historically caused serious illness and mass die-offs in marine mammals

Politics

5 h. ago Nigeria v Uganda live: Latest Afcon updates as Super Eagles dominate 10

The Super Eagles have already secured top spot in Group C as they face Uganda

Politics

6 h. ago Hearts forced to move quickly for new signing as updates given on Islam Chesnokov and Craig Gordon

Tynecastle club faced competition for new arrival

Politics

6 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star speaks out on show future after sudden health issue

The former Love Island and Strictly Come Dancing star spoke out about a potential return to the BBC dance competition after an injury forced her to pull out of the 2025 series

Culture

7 h. ago Celebrity Apprentice in fix row as outraged fans claim star should be ‘disqualified’ for ‘unfair advantage’

CELEBRITY Apprentice fans have said one competitor should be "disqualified" due to an "unfair advantage" – and it's probably not the person you think. The entrepreneurial competition is back for its festive edition, with 12 celebrity faces ready to impress Lord Alan Sugar in his boardroom. In the first episode, the stars were flown over...

Society

8 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star 'enjoyed every moment' as they say that's a wrap'

Strictly Come Dancing professional Neil Jones has been supported by fans as he shared his news away from the BBC dance competition.

Politics

8 h. ago This year’s first supermoon and meteor shower to compete for dominance

The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks from Friday

Politics

9 h. ago The year's first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skies

The year’s first supermoon and meteor shower will compete for dominance in January skies

Politics

11 h. ago It’s a team game – the beauty of a goal scored after every player has had a touch

After Leeds’ stunning move at Sunderland on Sunday, we look back at other classics from the Premier League eraFrom Lucas Perri to Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Leeds’s equaliser at Sunderland on Sunday went from back to front. Every player in blue had a touch, playing their part in extending Leeds’s unbeaten run to five. It was the second time the whole team had been involved in a goal this season, out of 503 Premier League strikes. Here we look at some of the others. Continue reading...

Sport

11 h. ago People who hate cleaning the shower can keep it clean with 1 'lazy' tip

A Reddit user's clever 'lazy' tip has helped them keep their shower clean and ditch the 'pink slime' stains, and it only takes a few seconds while you're showering.

Politics

12 h. ago Mum declares 'drinks are on me' after becoming millionaire in Omaze draw

Omaze Monthly Millionaire winner Nikita Muse, 35, had been on her route to after-work drinks when she received a call from the competition firm to say she had won £1 million tax-free

Politics

12 h. ago Lucky mum misses drinks with friends and wins £1 million instead

The mother of four got the life-changing news after spending £15 to enter the competition

Economics

13 h. ago Quadrantid meteor shower 2026: See '120 shooting stars' dazzle UK skies this week

Winter's best meteor shower will reach its peak this weekend

Events

15 h. ago Tiger Woods at 50: golf’s unreachable standard finally meets time

For decades, he existed beyond comparison. As he turns 50, even golf’s most dominant figure confronts the one opponent he could never overpowerTalk to any golfer who played against Tiger Woods and there is sure to be at least one story about one shot so sublime they were certain it could not be hit by them or anyone else.He was just different. Better. Continue reading...

Sport

15 h. ago How to watch Chelsea vs Bournemouth: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today

Blues out to stave off top four competition

Sport

16 h. ago Man dies choking during hotel eating contest as staff accused of 'doing nothing'

A dad of four died after a 'Watermelon Mouth' competition while on holiday with his family, and his wife is now reportedly planning to take legal action against the resort

Events

16 h. ago Khaleda Zia dead: Bangladesh's first woman Prime Minister and widow of slain leader dies aged 80

Khaleda Zia was elected the first female prime minister of Bangladesh after her husband was killed in a military coup, and her rivalry with Sheikh Hasina dominated the country's politics for a generation

Politics

18 h. ago Man trapped in living nightmare after huge bear moves into his home for festive period

Kenneth Johnson discovered a 550-pound black bear had moved into a crawlspace beneath his home, and now can't even have a hot shower for fear of what could happen

Politics

24 h. ago ‘Dreams are free’ for Aston Villa as Unai Emery targets latest Arsenal success

Manager reflects on lessons learnt from past seasonsThird-placed Villa visit leaders Arsenal on TuesdayUnai Emery said “dreaming is for free” as Aston Villa prepare to face Arsenal knowing victory on Tuesday would cement their place in the Premier League title race and that January arrivals could enhance their chances of staying the distance. Emery warned Villa must learn lessons from 2023-24, when they also had 39 points from their opening 18 matches but ended up finishing fourth.Despite failing to win any of their first six matches in all competitions and not scoring their first league goal until late September, Villa are third in the division, a point behind Manchester City and three off the leaders, Arsenal. Emery recognises Mikel Arteta and Arsenal will want revenge after losing the reverse fixture at Villa Park earlier this month, Emi Buendía’s stoppage-time strike maintaining Villa’s winning run, which now stands at a club-record-equalling 11 matches after Saturday’s comeback...

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26 h. ago BBC confirms Claudia Winkleman's new celebrity chat show with 'the biggest names in showbiz' hitting screens next year

The 53-year-old and co-star Tess Daly, 56, who presented the show together from 2014, announced that they were quitting the dance competition in October.

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