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What we know about new Epstein emails that mention Trump
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:06:38 GMT

In emails released by Democrats, Epstein says Trump "knew about the girls". The White House says they are an attempt to "smear" the president.

Starmer says he 'never authorised' attacks on ministers after leadership row
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:25:03 GMT

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused the prime minister of running a "toxic" Downing Street.

Henry Zeffman: Efforts to shore up Starmer's leadership may have backfired
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:38:03 GMT

Briefings aimed at seeing off leadership plots may have left the PM more vulnerable, some in Labour fear.

Hospitals knew a heart device led to more patients' deaths - but they kept using it
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:00:03 GMT

Almost half of patients given a heart pump, after the NHS had raised concerns about it, died soon after.

British couple held in Iran are on hunger strike, son says
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:37:30 GMT

The couple are losing hope and feel let down by the UK government, Joe Bennett says.

Leonardo DiCaprio honours British primatologist Dame Jane Goodall at funeral in US
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:26:17 GMT

The actor remembered the primatologist as “gentle, curious, funny, and absolutely unstoppable."

Victims' commissioner Baroness Newlove dies aged 63
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:42:57 GMT

Baroness Helen Newlove has been remembered as a commissioner who stood up for all victims.

Youth detention guard 'possibly most prolific sex offender in British history'
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:31:53 GMT

An inquiry catalogues missed opportunities to stop abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre.

£220 ‘for a cut-up sock' - Apple's new iPhone Pocket ridiculed online
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:47:37 GMT

Many took aim at the high price online, while others made fun of its striking likeness to a piece of footwear.

Heineken UK cuts Foster's alcohol strength to 3.4%
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:48:08 GMT

The brewer said the change could lead to cheaper pints.

Cardiff's overnight visitors could be first in Wales to face £1.30-a-night tourist tax
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:33:38 GMT

Cardiff council wants to bring in a levy that it hopes would raise £3.5m a year.

'There's a bit of anxiety': Stranger Things creators on spin-off plans
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:20:49 GMT

After five seasons the show is coming to an end, but a spin-off is already in development.

The Papers: New 'bombshell' Epstein emails and 'Streeting goes to war with No 10'
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:10:53 GMT

New emails suggesting Donald Trump knew about the conduct of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein dominate Thursday's papers.

Thirteen hours by touch – inside one of the world's longest exam days
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:01:22 GMT

South Korea's national college entry exam is notoriously hard - but blind students face unique challenges.

France wary of enemy that never went away, 10 years after Bataclan attacks
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:21:41 GMT

As France marks 10 years since the Paris attacks, an ex-girlfriend of a jihadist survivor is arrested for an alleged plot of her own.

Northern Lights set to dazzle UK once again tonight - here's how to see them
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:54:59 GMT

The Northern Lights have been shining over the UK and there is another chance to see them Wednesday as Elizabeth Rizzini and Helen Willetts explain.

His football skills were showcased on YouTube. Now he plays in the Premier League
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:17:27 GMT

The French-born footballer did not have an easy run on his way to the top, with numerous clubs rejecting him.

New consoles used to come out every five years – so where's the PlayStation 6?
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:02:25 GMT

On the fifth anniversary of the PlayStation 5, the firm says its focus remains on its current console.

Italy investigates claims that tourists paid to shoot at civilians in Bosnian war
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:52:30 GMT

Italians and others are alleged to have paid large sums to fire at Bosnians risking their lives in besieged Sarajevo.

Major corruption scandal engulfs top Zelensky allies
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:33:27 GMT

The Ukrainian president has called for the justice and energy ministers to be removed from their posts.

Cardiff to host opening match of Euro 2028
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:28:28 GMT

Cardiff will host the opening game of Euro 2028, with the semi-finals and final set to take place at London's Wembley Stadium.

MBE 'greatest honour' of my career, says Tess Daly
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:59:41 GMT

The presenter was recognised in the King's Birthday Honours for her services to broadcasting.

Driving test rules to change and military examiners brought in to cut backlog
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:46:41 GMT

The Transport Secretary has announced new measures to tackle the continuing backlog of driving tests.

US ends penny-making run after more than 230 years
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:20:09 GMT

Pennies today cost nearly four cents each to make - more than twice the cost of a decade ago.

Woman fatally stabbed in neck in Birmingham was 'shining light', family say
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:58:57 GMT

The family of Katie Fox, who died after being stabbed in the neck in Birmingham, pay tribute to her.

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Americanswers on 5 Live! Why is Donald Trump threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion?
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:07:00 GMT

And how will the U.S. government shutdown end?

Will We See Trump v BBC In Court?
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:59:00 GMT

How likely is it that President Trump’s threat to sue the BBC will end up in court?

Aliens are invading in this sci-fi Spielberg epic
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 19:36:51 GMT

Roy Neary has an encounter with an alien spacecraft and becomes consumed with the desire to see it again

The remarkable story of an everlasting Hollywood icon
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

The epic story of a Hollywood star whose life and talent blazed like no other.

Earps return 'talk of Manchester' but Middleton-Patel steals show
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:02:20 GMT

Manchester United's victory over PSG was significant - but conversation before, during and after was dominated by goalkeepers.

Bellingham, Foden & Kane can’t all start in current system - Tuchel
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:24:30 GMT

England boss Thomas Tuchel rules out Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden starting together in his side's current system.

Stokes must 'respect' views of ex-players - Vaughan
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:21:41 GMT

England captain Ben Stokes must "respect" views of former players, says ex-skipper Michael Vaughan, after Stokes described some of his critics as "has-beens".

Cardiff to host opening match of Euro 2028
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:28:28 GMT

Cardiff will host the opening game of Euro 2028, with the semi-finals and final set to take place at London's Wembley Stadium.

Sinner frustrates Zverev to reach ATP Finals last four
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:02:05 GMT

Jannik Sinner drives Alexander Zverev to distraction with a composed performance to reach the knockout stages of the ATP Finals.

Rolfo & Malard score as Man Utd beat PSG
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:23:09 GMT

Manchester United continue their winning run in the Women's Champions League, beating Paris St-Germain on Mary Earps' return to Old Trafford.