BBC News - Home
BBC News - Home

Trump impeachment inquiry: New claims amid public hearing
Donald Trump was overheard asking about "investigations" into Joe Biden, a top US diplomat says.

General election 2019: PM vows to close 'opportunity gap' after Brexit
Boris Johnson says the Tories will double funding for research and development if they win the election.

General election 2019: Corbyn rows back on indyref2 comments
Jeremy Corbyn clarifies his comments after initially ruling out an independence referendum in the "first term" of a Labour government.

General election 2019: Don't give up on stopping Brexit - Tusk
The outgoing European Council chief says leaving the EU would leave the UK a "second-rate player".

Royal Mail wins bid to halt Christmas postal strikes
The postal union says a decision by the High Court to block industrial action is an "utter outrage".

Toy sales slump as shops chase Christmas cheer
Parents have cut back on impulse buys and face the threat of shortages of festive favourites, analysts say.

Venice floods: Climate change behind highest tide in 50 years, says mayor
A state of disaster is declared as the Italian city is hit with a high tide of more than 1.87m.

Secrets of the largest ape that ever lived
The fossilised tooth of a mysterious extinct ape is shedding new light on the evolution of great apes.

Hidden rape conviction target revealed
A target introduced in 2016 may have led to prosecutors dropping rape cases, Newsnight learns.

Kodak Black: Rapper sentenced to nearly four years in prison
The hip-hop star, who had a number one album in the US last December, admitted weapon charges.

General election 2019: Kate Griffiths selected as Burton Tory candidate
Kate Griffiths is rejecting the support of estranged husband Andrew, whom she is divorcing.

One-off Friends TV reunion on the cards - but it won't be a reboot
An unscripted show featuring all six Friends is reportedly in the pipeline, but it won't be a reboot.

I am railing: Sir Rod Stewart reveals his epic model railway city
He has released 13 studio albums and been on 19 tours since he started building it 23 years ago.

Venice floods: The tourist landmarks hit
Over 80% of the city has been left underwater, leading the mayor to declare a state of emergency.

Puppy with tail on his head rescued
Thousands of "likes" pour in for a Missouri rescue centre and the "unicorn" dog with a tail on his brow.

How green are Premier League clubs?
BBC Sport takes a look at what all 20 Premier League clubs are doing to help the environment.

'Startled pig' hinders water pipe repairs and causes train disruption
The animal, which confronted engineers in Surbiton, was finally led away with "a packet of crisps".

Philippines: The boy diving for plastic
Ranniel dives into one of Manila's most polluted rivers for less than two dollars a day.

This fire alarm can alert your neighbours as well as you
An alarm that connects neighbours is helping to stop fires spreading.

Norfolk seal colony: Pup's birth captured on film
Thousands of people visit the beach during birthing season, but few see an actual birth.