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New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Andrew and Bill Clinton

The photos, which do not imply wrongdoing, are part of a trove of images the House Oversight Committee received from Epstein's estate.

6 hrs agoUS & Canada

Thailand-Cambodia fighting continues after Trump says countries agree to ceasefire

Thai PM says he told US president a ceasefire is only possible after Cambodia had withdrawn all its forces.

53 mins agoAsia

New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Andrew and Bill Clinton

The photos, which do not imply wrongdoing, are part of a trove of images the House Oversight Committee received from Epstein's estate.

6 hrs agoUS & Canada

Thailand-Cambodia fighting continues after Trump says countries agree to ceasefire

Thai PM says he told US president a ceasefire is only possible after Cambodia had withdrawn all its forces.

53 mins agoAsia

Witkoff to meet Zelensky for latest Ukraine war talks

Donald Trump's envoy will meet the Ukrainian president and European leaders in Berlin to discuss the latest peace plan.

3 hrs agoWorld

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

Annie Ernaux, who had an illegal abortion in 1963, went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

7 hrs agoEurope

King says he can 'share the good news' his cancer treatment will be reduced

The 77-year-old says the milestone is a "personal blessing" and testimony to advances in cancer care.

11 hrs agoUK

How John Cena became WWE's most likeable star

The man behind the "You Can't See Me" catchphrase is having one last fight on Saturday night. But who is he, really?

8 hrs agoCulture

Ukraine's health supplies hit in series of Russian strikes on medical warehouses

Warehouses supplying the vast majority of Ukraine's pharmacies have been destroyed over recent months.

8 hrs agoEurope

The 20 best places to travel in 2026

From a Polynesian island ringed by blue lagoons to the heart of Chile's wine country, these are BBC journalists' top destinations this year.

Weekend reads

Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children?

The European sperm market is booming, but are some donors' sperm being used to make too many babies?

The mysterious murder of gorilla researcher Dian Fossey

The primatologist, who debunked the myth of gorillas as brutes, was killed in a machete attack 40 years ago.

Arts in Motion

The daring dance collective rewriting the rules of ballet

Meet the dance trio, La(Horde), leading the National Ballet of Marseille and reinventing ballet for a new era.See more

Best Audio of the Week

The Global Story

The murders that moved a nation: Italy’s new femicide lawSave

Good Bad Billionaire

Elon Musk: Money, memes and MarsSave

The Inquiry

Will Australia’s social media ban start a global trend?Save

History's Heroes

Ida B. Wells and the Red RecorderSave

The Interview

Patti Smith: Artists have a responsibility to speak upSave

Witness History

The Paris climate agreementSave

The Documentary Podcast

Anna-Karin Karlsson: Sunglasses made for iconsSave

More or Less

Is RFK right about US sperm counts?Save

Business Daily

Formula 1’s new business modelSave

More news

Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive

Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included.

11 hrs agoAustralia

A new Bollywood film is dividing opinions in India and Pakistan

An espionage thriller set in Pakistan, Dhurandhar has provoked a sharp debate over its political messaging.

9 hrs agoAsia

Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city

The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.

6 hrs agoAfrica

Farmers call for French blockades over cow disease cull

Farmers have staged protests in several parts of France in recent days after vets culled a herd suffering from the disease.

13 hrs agoEurope

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, supporters say

The women's rights activist, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, was arrested by Iranian security services at a memorial, her supporters say.

14 hrs agoMiddle East

Doorbell camera shows moment house explodes in California

A natural gas line leak triggered the house explosion, injuring six people and damaging several nearby properties.

4 hrs agoUS & Canada

From booze to black belts: Virginia's drunk raccoon suspected in karate shop break-in

The "trashed panda" is also suspected of burglarising snacks from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

6 hrs agoUS & Canada

Editor's picks

Döstädning: The gentle art of Swedish death cleaning

Swedish death cleaning helps people in the later years of their life find peace and meaning in letting go.

Culture & Experiences

Why nudity is a rule in Japan's traditional onsens

Japan's popular hot spring baths come with a unique requirement, full nudity for anyone entering the onsen.

Culture & Experiences

Jacinda Ardern once auditioned to be a Hobbit

The former New Zealand PM says she auditioned for Lord of the Rings but fell short on a specific requirement.

Film & TV

Rosamund Pike hadn't seen a Bond film before her audition

The actress reveals that she turned up to her audition in the wrong attire for a Bond girl.

Film & TV

John Grisham on why he still writes as trends shift

The bestselling author on what new data reveals about America’s steep decline in reading for pleasure.

Books

The truth behind Pennsylvania Dutch

Testing his skills, a German speaker explores an Amish tongue that feels familiar yet strangely distant.

Culture & Experiences

Why your brain can't help copying the way others speak

As we speak, our brain unconsciously tweaks our speech and accent. Find out why and how that happens.

Language

How Kim Kardashian ended up walking Madonna's dog

The reality TV star sparks laughter when she reveals her quirky bracelet payment for a childhood gig.

Film & TV

Culture

The 25 best TV shows of 2025

From the Breaking Bad creator's smart new sci-fi to the Alien franchise's first small-screen outing and the new season of Severance, we pick the year's greatest programmes to stream.See more

Technology

How the digital camera was born

In 1975, a young engineer in the company that made Kodak film took the first picture on a handheld digital camera. Photography would never be the same again.See more

US & Canada news

Trump officials sue Georgia county to force release of 2020 voting records

The lawsuit comes as Donald Trump continues to question his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden, despite any reliable evidence.

An eyebrow tip and McDonald's footage: Takeaways from Luigi Mangione's evidence hearing

Fired University of Michigan football coach charged with stalking

A Niagara Falls wreck and the rescue that saved two Americans

More world news

Eritrea quits regional bloc as tensions rise with Ethiopia

Eritrea says it has been targetted by Igad and that the bloc is failing its founding principles.

RSF commander linked by BBC Verify to Sudan massacre sanctioned in UK

Disguises, freezing waves, and a special forces veteran: Inside mission to sneak Nobel winner out of Venezuela

Ethiopia arrests nine TikTok creators in social media crackdown

Business

US TikTok investors in limbo as deal set to be delayed again

A deal to sell TikTok has remained elusive, despite earlier claims that a deal was done.

Venezuela says Trump wants its oil. But is that the case?

'Anger and disappointment' as fans priced out of World Cup

Creative industries 'incredibly worried' about OpenAI-Disney deal

Sport

Guardiola, a great generation, and dogs called John and Charles

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva sits down with Kelly Somers to discuss his career, what he will do once he retires, and playing for Pep Guardiola.

Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton match

Five million World Cup ticket requests in one day - Fifa

Jamaica series about 'more than scoreline' after hurricane

Latest Sport audio

Test Match Special

Remembering 'The Judge', Robin SmithSave

Not by the Playbook

Hanging aroundSave

Football Daily

The Commentators' View: Salah’s jazz hands & in the pocketSave

More Than The Score

Could Padel become an Olympic Sport?Save

Test Match Special

View from the Boundary: Historian Tom HollandSave

Test Match Special

The Ashes: John Aiken - from first-class cricketer to 'Married at First Sight' love guruSave

Football Daily

Euro Leagues: Alonso’s future, Pogba’s camels, ‘panic’ in Turkey and a bonkers Polish seasonSave

More Than The Score

Asafa Powell on Hurricane Melissa's aftermath in JamaicaSave

Tech

Amazon pulls AI recap from Fallout TV show after it made several mistakes

The errors included getting dialogue wrong and incorrectly claiming a scene was set 100 years earlier than it was.

Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules

ScotRail has new AI announcer after 'stolen voice' row

Clair Obscur sweeps The Game Awards with nine wins

Science & health

Psychedelics are revealing hidden sides to people's identity

There is growing evidence that mind-altering drugs can be used to help people explore aspects about themselves they may not have realised.

'A monster with tentacles': Basketball star reveals brain cancer diagnosis

Huge undersea wall dating from 5000 BC found in France

Geminid meteor shower set to light up sky during weekend peak

Culture

The 25 best books of 2025

From a "richly atmospheric" novella to a "virtuosic" debut – this is the very best fiction of the year, as chosen by BBC journalists.

Avatar composer reveals the secrets behind a soundtrack that took seven years to create

Author Joanna Trollope dies aged 82

Venue apology in Primal Scream antisemitic image row

Arts

From leaning glass tower to golden fish sculpture - Frank Gehry's most iconic work

As one of architecture's most provocative and creative forces, Frank Gehry was behind intriguing buildings the world over.

Sashiko: The art of stitching stories

What ancient women really thought about sex

The 80s Christmas TV horror that terrified Britain

Watch

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.See more

Travel

'Wish you were here': The enduring joy of postcards

Travellers share why the humble postcard remains one of the most meaningful gifts someone can receive.

Why travellers love Japan's convenience store socks

Meaningful Christmas rituals around the world

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

World's Table

Why travellers keep queueing for viral food

Experts explain how FOMO, social proof and performance culture have turned ordinary snacks into global must-queue experiences.

The controversial snack that fuels Norwegian trips

The hidden history of a classic American dish

What Mamdani's win means for NYC's food scene

Earth

Fears grow that world's rarest apes were swept away in Sumatran floods

A carcass thought to belong to a Tapanuli orangutan, the world's rarest ape, has alarmed conservationists.

Tiger teeth, dried seahorses and shark fins sold illegally on Facebook, BBC finds

Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels

How monogamous are humans? Scientists compile 'league table' of pairing up

Video

These wildlife photos won funniest of the year

The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards crowned the funniest animal photos of the year 2025.

The dark history of Santa's official hometown

Tiny lion cubs try to avoid getting crushed by elephants

Exploring Singapore's festive flavours with 'Nasi Ulam'

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