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Sparklers on champagne bottles likely cause of deadly Swiss bar fire

The investigation into the fire that killed 40 people will consider whether criminal prosecutions are necessary, officials said.

6 hrs agoEurope

Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters

The US president says "we will come to their rescue" after days of demonstrations and clashes.

9 hrs agoWorld

Sparklers on champagne bottles likely cause of deadly Swiss bar fire

The investigation into the fire that killed 40 people will consider whether criminal prosecutions are necessary, officials said.

6 hrs agoEurope

Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters

The US president says "we will come to their rescue" after days of demonstrations and clashes.

9 hrs agoWorld

'Living a nightmare': Families of teens missing after ski resort fire desperate for news

Families are appealing for information about children as young as 15 who are thought to have been at the bar.

8 hrs agoEurope

Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential office after corruption row

Kyrylo Budanov has led the Hur military intelligence, which has claimed a number of highly-effective strikes against Russia.

5 hrs agoEurope

Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani

Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory?

2 hrs agoUS & Canada

'Somewhere to put worker bees': Why Canada's micro-condos are losing their appeal

The condo market in Canada's biggest cities is undergoing a historic crash, with smaller units losing their value faster than any others.

3 hrs agoUS & Canada

Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes

The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.

10 hrs agoTechnology

Weekend reads

The surprising benefits of a glass of orange juice

Research is starting to show that despite its high sugar content, the habit of drinking it can have a considerable effect on your health.

AI teachers and cybernetics - what could the world look like in 2050?

We asked several experts to predict the technology we'll be using by 2050 - and how it could reshape our lives.

Watch List

16 of the most exciting films coming up in 2026

From Emerald Fennell's divisive Wuthering Heights to Christopher Nolan's wildly anticipated ancient Greek epic, here are BBC critics' picks of the films to see in the year ahead.

12 of the best TV shows to watch this January

From the return of HBO's award-winning medical drama to a new Game of Thrones prequel and the latest Harlan Coben mystery on Netflix.

Best Audio of the Year

The Global Story

Is social media dead?Save

You're Dead to Me

Renaissance Beauty (Radio Edit)Save

Good Bad Billionaire

Elon Musk: Money, memes and MarsSave

History's Heroes

Curt Bloch and the Underwater CabaretSave

Witness History

Making JawsSave

Business Daily

Business Daily meets: Jimmy ChooSave

The Documentary Podcast

Make me perfect: Manufacturing beauty in ChinaSave

13 Minutes Presents: The Space Shuttle

The Space Shuttle: 1. The spaceplaneSave

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How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse

Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market.

4 hrs agoAsia

Anthony Joshua's driver charged over Nigeria crash that killed two

The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members on Monday.

10 hrs agoAfrica

Earthquake interrupts Mexico's president during press conference

The 6.5 magnitude trembler shook buildings and set off the country's earthquake alert system.

9 hrs agoWorld

The debate about whether UK should use magic mushrooms to treat mental health

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results

11 hrs agoBBC InDepth

The year angry men dominated Bollywood - and what it means for India

Violent, male-driven films dominated the Indian box-office and cultural conversations in 2025.

3 hrs agoAsia

Two people killed in magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Mexico

The powerful earthquake shook southern and central Mexico on Friday, also leaving several people injured.

2 hrs agoLatin America

Yemen clashes bring Saudi- and UAE-backed forces into confrontation

The powerful Gulf allies back rival sides in an escalating conflict which threatens to divide Yemen.

12 hrs agoMiddle East

Editor's picks

The Finnish secret to happiness

Nordic etiquette: Learn how to sauna and ice plunge like a Finn and feel great afterwards.

The SpeciaList

Why the Japanese believe that crying is good for you

In Japan, a teacher helps his students find emotional release through crying.

Mind

The 22nd-century people living among us

Millions of people from the next century walk among us - but they're not time-travellers, and you've probably met one.

Science

Köttbullar: The secret behind the iconic Swedish meatballs

Ikea’s meatballs turn 40. We asked Swedes how Köttbullar became a global phenomenon.

Culture & Experiences

Sweden's Icehotel: The menu inspired by eight Sami seasons

The menu at the Icehotel, the world's first hotel made out of ice and snow, is served on plates of ice.

Discover the World

Why pleasure is key to losing weight

How our thoughts can powerfully shape our body’s responses to food.

Mind

Six simple mind tricks for dealing with uncertainty

Is it possible to stay happy when everything around us is so uncertain?

Mind

Chinese New Year: The strange trend of fish tossing

Every Chinese New Year families in Singapore and Malaysia toss a fish salad for luck and prosperity.

Food & Drink

Year Ahead

12 books you need to read in 2026

Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between.

The six best places to ski in 2026

Google unveils plans to try again with smart glasses in 2026

The film already gunning to be 2026's biggest

Health and Wellness

The simple test to check how old your lungs are

The condition of our lungs can reveal a great deal about our wider health. Luckily, you can also get them into better shape.

Wellbeing 2026: Recovery, JOMO and brain boosting supplements

Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow, what will be its focus in 2026?

The pandemic generation: How Covid-19 lockdowns left a mark on children

The stress and isolation of the pandemic have left social and emotional scars that are already being seen in children, but scientists also predict there could be huge economic costs.

Best of Green Getaways

Monaco's new neighbourhood rising out of the sea

Built on reclaimed land, Monaco's new Mareterra district blends cutting-edge sustainability with scenic sea views, offering a fresh way to explore the principality.

How a smiling animal put an island on the map

A day in Europe's most relaxed capital city

The US neighbourhood where cars are banned

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

Jessie Buckley 'overwhelmed' to be starring in Oscar-tipped Hamnet

"She was what I understand a woman to be", says Buckley on playing Shakespeare's wife and the mother of their son Hamnet.

Residents kayak and wade through flood waters in California Bay Area

Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in US

US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports

More world news

Indian families grieve deaths caused by contaminated tap water

Officials in Indore say four people have died after drinking contaminated water but families allege the toll is higher.

Sailors saved from going over edge of huge dam

Japan PM joins fight for more female toilets in parliament

'You're invisible, you don't exist': Life without a birth certificate

Business

China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top EV seller

It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time

Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026

How the UK defence sector is battling a skills crisis

Sport

Littler to face Van Veen in PDC Worlds final

Luke Littler and Gian van Veen win their respective PDC World Championship semi-finals and will meet in Saturday's final.

'Good idea' or taking 'massive chance' - is Rosenior ready for Chelsea?

Johnson 'excited to join Palace journey' after £35m move

Salah goals & Hakimi return - six things from Afcon 2025's group stage

Latest Sport audio

More Than The Score

More than 2025: Jeff Guan's return to golfSave

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Football Daily

Enzo Maresca leaves ChelseaSave

Test Match Special Podcast

TMS Top 10: Ashes momentsSave

BBC Women's Football Weekly

Extra: Hannah Buckley on WSL stadium changesSave

More Than The Score

More than 2025: Should football 'bomb squads' be a thing of the past?Save

Test Match Special Podcast

The 2025 TMS AwardsSave

Football Daily

Euro Leagues: End of Year SpecialSave

Tech

The big gaming releases for 2026 (aside from GTA VI)

From Resident Evil Requiem to Pokopia, here are some of the biggest releases to look out for.

'I swapped my personal trainer for AI - and it's working'

UK crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials

Trump media firm to issue new cryptocurrency to shareholders

Science & health

Why you don't need electrolytes for everyday exercise

Drinks with electrolytes can be expensive but most people are spending money they don't need to.

Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery

Flight to edge of space left me harassed and depressed

The planet that shouldn't exist

Culture

Pavarotti given new voice in release of 1995 concert

Pavarotti widow says she is delighted that lost recordings of his return to Wales are released.

From Harry Potter to Doctor Who - archives show stars before they were famous

Matthew Rhys to play 'soft and cowardly' mayor of cursed island

The Night Manager's new series is 'irresistible' ★★★★☆

Arts

Seven of the greatest rivalries in art history

There is an art to rivalry. Mastering its rules has, since ancient times, shaped cultural history over millennia.

The ancient art of Japanese bonsai

The Salt Path and 2025's most scandalous books

The truth about Tudor England's 'most hated woman'

Watch

Neanderthal 1: The incredible discovery that rewrote history

This peaceful German valley is where the first Neanderthal was discovered and identified as a separate species.See more

Travel

Eight warm-weather trips to find purpose

From a Maldivian island alliance to Peru's pisco heartlands, these warm-weather trips pair sunshine with soul-enriching experiences.

A first-timer's guide to Mexico

Turkey's caffeine-free coffee alternative

Seven live music experiences worth travelling for in 2026

World's Table

The Mexican beer you can only buy at Christmas

Mexico is the world's largest exporter of beers. But one of its most beloved brews, Noche Buena, is only available for just a few weeks each year.

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

Why travellers keep queueing for viral food

The controversial snack that fuels Norwegian trips

Earth

Saving South Africa's threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines

A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.

The sounds revealing mysteries of deepest whales

Photographing the hidden world of slime mould

Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers

Video

BBC Talking Movies top 10 films of 2025

Talking Movies presenter Tom Brook looks back at 2025 to pick the top 10 films of the year.

The AI toys taking over Christmas shopping lists

The forgotten underground river that shaped Paris

George Clooney and Adam Sandler's recommended movies

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