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Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late'

Trump has been turning his attention to Cuba since US forces seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

4 hrs agoWorld

Epstein kept me 'separate' from his sexual side because I'm gay, Mandelson tells BBC

In his first interview since being sacked as the UK's US ambassador, Lord Mandelson says he never saw any young women at Epstein's properties.

9 hrs agoPolitics

Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late'

Trump has been turning his attention to Cuba since US forces seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

4 hrs agoWorld

Epstein kept me 'separate' from his sexual side because I'm gay, Mandelson tells BBC

In his first interview since being sacked as the UK's US ambassador, Lord Mandelson says he never saw any young women at Epstein's properties.

9 hrs agoPolitics

Iran warns it will retaliate if US attacks, as hundreds killed in protests

"It's like a war zone, the streets are full of blood," a source in the capital Tehran tells the BBC.

6 mins agoMiddle East

'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices

Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

19 hrs agoUS & Canada

'The answer cannot be nothing': The battle over Canada's mystery brain disease

A small Canadian province feared it had a mystery neurological illness on its hands. The search for answers set off a battle for the truth.

20 hrs agoUS & Canada

Winners and Sinners: What to expect from the Golden Globes

Marty Supreme, Sinners and One Battle After Another are the films competing at this year's ceremony.

13 hrs agoCulture

Sudan's government returns to capital after nearly 3 years of war

The military-backed government is back in Khartoum after being driven out by its paramilitary rival.

3 hrs agoAfrica

Weekend reads

The controversy over 16th-Century explorer Magellan

An acclaimed new film dramatises the pioneering voyage of the world-famous Portuguese navigator – a trailblazer who has been accused of "incontinent bloodlust".

The last von Trapp is 86 - and still runs a hotel

The last living von Trapp child still helps run the family resort in the mountains of New England – where fans of The Sound of Music can explore a little slice of Austria.

Best Audio of the Week

The Global Story

Will Gen Z protests around the world continue in 2026?Save

Witness History

Tracey Emin’s unmade bedSave

The Interview

Actor Diego Calva: Latin America is more than violence, salsa music and foodSave

Good Bad Billionaire

Guy Laliberté: Cirque du Soleil’s clown turned CEOSave

Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley

53. Elizabeth Cook - Body SnatcherSave

Radical with Amol Rajan

Can Donald Trump Be Compared To Julius Caesar? (Your Radical Questions with Tom Holland)Save

The Documentary Podcast

South Africa and the fight against TBSave

More news

One person dead and 300 buildings destroyed in Australia bushfires

A state of emergency has been declared in Victoria as thousands of firefighters battle the blaze.

6 hrs agoAustralia

'Hermès of durian': The luxury fruit cashing in on China's billion-dollar appetite

A former gold mining town in Malaysia has seen its riches turn a new shade of yellow, thanks to this pungent fruit.

22 hrs agoAsia

Bride and groom killed by gas explosion day after Pakistan wedding

Eight people were killed after a gas cylinder exploded at a house the morning after the wedding celebration.

7 hrs agoAsia

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78

Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years.

18 hrs agoUS & Canada

Trump won't take Greenland by force, Mandelson says

The former UK ambassador to the US tells the BBC the president's advisers would likely warn him against the move.

5 hrs agoPoliticsLIVE

NFL play-offs: Bills back in front against Jaguars in fourth-quarternail-biter

Follow live text commentary from three Wildcard Weekend games, as the Bills visit the Jaguars before the Eagles host the 49ers and the Patriots faces the Chargers.

Google employee made redundant after reporting manager who showed nude of wife, court hears

Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a Google UK manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle.

20 hrs ago

Editor's picks

How a tiny chip can hold information from your gut

A new organ-on-a-chip technology helps doctors design personalised treatments for gut health.

Tech Now

The observatory that can reveal the deepest secrets of space

Tech Now is given rare access to the world's most advanced telescope with the largest digital camera ever built.

Tech Now

Is this how AI might eliminate humanity?

A research paper predicts AI autonomy by 2027 could lead to human extinction within a decade.

Tech Now

Japan's tomb of buried photos revealing its secrets

The Japanese photographer who buried hundreds of photos and the journey to revive his legacy.

Time Frame

A simple stargazing ritual to reset stress

Dark-sky retreats are on the rise, offering nights under dazzling skies to boost calm, clarity, and wonder.

Science & Health

A virtual trip aboard the Titanic

Tech Now steps aboard the historic Titanic ship for a virtual trip on its maiden voyage in 1912.

Tech Now

Behind the scenes of Hollywood's most daring car stunts

Tech Now visits a high-tech studio transforming the way film car stunts are made.

Tech Now

What's it like to meet your own avatar?

Musician KT Tunstall meets her avatar as Tech Now explores music’s virtual future.

Tech Now

Golden Globe nominees

Why Sinners has become a box-office sensation

Ryan Coogler's hit vampire film is a victory for a wholly original big-budget film in a cinema landscape of familiar franchises.

Golden Globes 2026: The full list of nominees

The biggest and best films and stars are on the shortlists as Hollywood award season gets under way.

Earth

This lonely tree is an Instagram star - but its fate is inevitable

The Lonely Tree is an Instagram star and has pages dedicated to it on different social media sites. See more

Health and Wellness

How gardening boosts brain health

Research shows gardening preserves cognitive function, helping you live well for longer. Now, dementia patients are reaping the benefits with "care farm" prescriptions.

Four scientifically proven ways to live longer

Professor Rose Anne Kenny explains the science behind four things that can help you to live longer.

How yoga can rewire your brain

Yoga has been found to physically alter your brain in ways which could bring a multitude of physical and mental health benefits.

Best of: The SpeciaList

A beauty mogul's guide to luxury self-care in Dubai

Dubai is synonymous with luxury and pampering, and Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan knows where to find it. Here are her Dubai picks, from heavenly massages to crystal shopping.

Jimmy Choo's well-heeled guide to Kuala Lumpur

A White Lotus actor's guide to Thailand

How to spend a weekend in Munich

BBC Maestro

Get a good night's sleep with Stephanie Romiszewski

Join the world-leading sleep expert to bid goodnight to sleep anxiety and rediscover the joy of restful nights.

Sharpen your time management with Oliver Burkeman

Learn practical time management skills that will give you more time for what's important with best-selling author Oliver Burkeman.

Transform your health with Professor Tim Spector

Join health guru Tim Spector as he teaches you about the different aspects of gut health, nutrition and healthy eating habits.

Learn the art of influence with Evy Poumpouras

Understand how to read people and build lasting confidence with former US Secret Service agent Evy Poumpouras.

Master cocktail making with Ago Perrone

Shake up the party with cocktail-making techniques from one of the world's best mixologists, Ago Perrone.

Launch your business with Steven Bartlett

Join the youngest judge in Dragons' Den history and creator of Diary of a CEO as he shares 16 principles to make your business a success.

Master the craft of cooking with Marco Pierre White

Go beyond recipes and uncover the art of cooking with the youngest chef ever to be granted three Michelin stars.

Elevate your design skills with Paula Scher

Join the creative mind behind iconic designs and album covers as she explains the rules of great graphic design.

Learn the art of magical storytelling with Isabel Allende

Join the bestselling author to learn the craft of extraordinary writing and become inspired by her masterpieces.

Sing like the stars with Eric Vetro

Level up your singing skills with the vocal coach behind stars like Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter.

US & Canada news

Thousands march and dozens arrested in Minneapolis protests against ICE

Days after the death of Renee Good, protests continue in Minneapolis and cities across the US.

Rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for $15m

Video emerges of Minneapolis shooting filmed by ICE agent who opened fire

ICE agent in Minnesota shooting was dragged by car in June

More world news

Last Kurdish forces leave Aleppo after ceasefire deal reached

The deal was announced in the early hours of Sunday morning after a week of violent clashes.

'Hounded and harassed': The former pop star taking on Uganda's long-time president

Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's family accuse hospital of negligence over son's death

'There wasn't even time for CPR': Iran hospitals overwhelmed with dead and injured protesters

Business

The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing?

As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the UK chancellor is encouraging more people to become investors - but is it the right time?

Trump seeks $100bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country 'uninvestable'

'Out of stock': What went wrong at luxury retailer Saks?

EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks

Sport

LIVE

Spanish Super Cup final: Barcelona 2-2 Real Madrid in frantic encounter

Follow live text coverage as Barcelona face Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final.

Man Utd out of FA Cup as Welbeck leads Brighton victory

Goals, shocks and fan power on a record-breaking FA Cup weekend

'Big personality' Martinelli goes from 'idiot' to hat-trick hero

Latest Sport audio

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Macclesfield make history in the FA CupSave

Football Daily

Yaya Touré - The Football InterviewSave

Not by the Playbook

My waySave

More Than The Score

From The Ashes to the NFL: what are sport’s most one-sided rivalries?Save

Football Daily

The Commentators' View: Prawn sandwiches & back to square oneSave

Test Match Special Podcast

The Ashes: When Bazball went bad and one very proud dadSave

Football Daily

The Debrief: Arsenal miss chance to go eight clear with Liverpool drawSave

More Than The Score

Are FA Cup upsets still 'magic'?Save

Tech

Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship'

The UK government is urging the media regulator to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

Gaming and education hub opens in town

Rose-tinted filter: Why 2016 is taking over social media in 2026

'I feel free': Australia's social media ban, one month on

Science

What are your chances of beating top tennis stars?

An unusual tennis competition that pits amateurs against professionals in one-point matches is launching at the Australian Open.

Astronaut's 'serious medical condition' forces Nasa to end space station mission early

People who come off slimming jabs regain weight four times faster than dieters

Rare Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard found

Culture

Love Island villa evacuated and filming postponed over wildfires

Filming in South Africa for the third series of Love Island: All Stars has been postponed. ITV has not said when it will resume.

Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday is coming, what do we know so far?

Stranger Things star is number one as show's songs shoot up chart

Catherine marks birthday with message on healing power of nature

Arts

The 40 most exciting books coming up in 2026

From big-name authors Colson Whitehead, George Saunders and Maggie O'Farrell to debuts and non-fiction, these are the titles you'll want to add to your reading pile this year.

Why Jane Austen's characters are still so relatable

A backstreet abortion nearly killed her. It became a story that shaped the rest of her life

Inside the harem where East meets West

Watch

The forgotten underground river that shaped Paris

Buried beneath Paris since 1912, the ghost river Bièvre shaped the French capital in unexpected ways.See more

Travel

A rare look at one of Earth's most remote places

Frozen in for nine months every year and located 800km from the next town, Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland, offers a fascinating glimpse at life at the edge of the world.

Italy's new nun-mapped pilgrim trail

The Caribbean isle where locals can't access the beach

Paddling the dramatic 'Grand Canyon of Canada'

World's Table

Turkey's caffeine-free coffee alternative

For as long as anyone can remember, residents in Gaziantep have been harvesting wild pistachios to make a unique, nutty brew that doubles as a home remedy.

The Mexican beer you can only buy at Christmas

Sorry, France, the world's best bubbly is British

Why travellers keep queueing for viral food

Earth

Six whales die after mass stranding on remote NZ beach

Volunteers at Farewell Spit are racing against time to get 15 live whales back into sea.

Australians brace for 'property loss or worse' as bushfires destroy homes

How ancient ruins have become 'arks' for wildlife

Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty and dozens of other groups

Video

How Tom Hiddleston's dad became his biggest cheerleader

Initially sceptical of his career, the actor recalls his father’s reaction to one of his early roles.

Olsen and Teller talk British phrases they don't understand

How pop-up ads took over the internet

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