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BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO resign over Trump documentary edit
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 22:28:33 GMT

Tim Davie and Deborah Turness resign after criticism Panorama misled viewers with an edit of a speech by Donald Trump.

Katie Razzall: A seismic moment that shows rift at top of BBC
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 23:30:53 GMT

There may be more to this than meets the eye, says the BBC's culture and media editor.

Why has Tim Davie resigned and what was the Trump documentary edit?
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 21:28:42 GMT

The BBC has come under fire over a Panorama documentary that was accused of misleadingly editing a speech by Donald Trump.

Davie and Turness resignation statements in full
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 18:56:27 GMT

The director general says "mistakes have been made" but "allegations that BBC News is institutionally biased are wrong".

A 20-year BBC career that finally ran out of road
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 20:02:23 GMT

How the commercial man from Pepsi tried to drive change during challenging times at the BBC.

UK to help protect Belgium after suspected Russian drone incursions
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:33:13 GMT

Sir Richard Knighton, the UK military chief, says his Belgian counterpart requested assistance in the form of personnel and equipment this week.

A moment of stillness for Royal Family and veterans at poignant Remembrance
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:21:25 GMT

King Charles was joined by about 20 World War Two veterans at the annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations.

Do UN climate talks have a point any more?
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:09:19 GMT

The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.

HMRC to review suspending 23,500 child benefit payments
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 18:41:10 GMT

The tax body had used travel data to conclude that thousands of parents had left the country permanently but many say they just went on holiday.

'Chaos has gone' - quiet streets on Texas border after Trump crackdown
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 23:41:56 GMT

Parts of El Paso that were once teeming with migrants now lay largely silent as border crossings hit a 50-year low.

Care workers charged following BBC Panorama probe
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:33:21 GMT

Two care workers are charged with the ill-treatment of four people at a mental health unit in 2022.

Three dead and 15 injured in Tenerife tidal surge
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:40:04 GMT

Emergency services have warned tourists and locals to keep away from coastal paths due to rough sea conditions.

New flu virus mutation could see 'worst season in a decade'
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:56:05 GMT

The NHS has now issued a "flu jab SOS" as fears grow that this will add up to a brutal winter.

Hospital failings continued after Alice Figueiredo death, leaked documents show
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:39:38 GMT

Four months after a young woman died in a mental health unit, another patient tried to harm herself in similar circumstances, leaked documents show.

British man dies after being shot during robbery in Ghana
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 21:56:32 GMT

A manhunt is under way for the 68-year-old's killer and other suspects who were at the scene in Tema.

A Kremlin target? Exiled Church man hits back at claims of spying
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:32:23 GMT

A former leading figure in the Russian Orthodox Church breaks his silence after an ex-aide levels allegations against him.

How the US overtook China as Africa's biggest foreign investor
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:17:37 GMT

As the two nations vie for key materials, the US has regained the lead in foreign direct investments in African countries.

The Papers: 'BBC bosses quit in disgrace' and 'Tears of the crown'
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 01:03:02 GMT

The resignations of BBC director general Tim Davie and his head of news Deborah Turness dominate Monday's papers.

Harshita was murdered a year ago - so why has her killer not been caught, family ask
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 22:18:20 GMT

Police have charged Harshita Brella's husband with murder - but, despite sightings, he remains on the run.

'The best friend you'd love to have' - How Claudia Winkleman conquered TV
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:10:46 GMT

She's taken The Traitors to new heights - but what's next comes with risk, too.

Bend It Like Beckham director has a sequel - and a spin on a Christmas classic
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 02:00:26 GMT

The director on pressure to get her sequel right, while also working on a reimagining of A Christmas Carol.

Tutoring a baby to make them an 'English gentleman' - Is it worth the money?
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:18:18 GMT

The advert seeks "an extraordinary tutor" required "to support child on his first steps to becoming an English gentleman."

Israel receives body of soldier killed in 2014 in Gaza
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 19:41:15 GMT

The Israeli military confirmed the soldier's body had been returned from Gaza after 11 years on Sunday.

Two Major League Baseball pitchers charged in sports gambling scheme
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 23:52:50 GMT

Cleveland Guardians players Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been accused of intentionally fumbling pitches in exchange for bribes.

Mystery 'fedora man' at Louvre heist scene revealed as teenage detective fan
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 22:09:39 GMT

The mystery youth in the photo turns out to be Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux, a 15-year-old detective fan.

Philippines hit by 'intense' typhoon as nearly a million evacuate
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 20:44:39 GMT

Typhoon Fung-wong, with sustained winds of 185 km/h (115mph), hit the Philippines as a super typhoon and later weakened.

Iran faces unprecedented drought as water crisis hits Tehran
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 21:38:26 GMT

The government is pleading with Iranians to save water as reservoirs dry up and rainfall is at a record low.

Nandy apologises for breaking rules on football regulator appointment
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 21:08:40 GMT

Report finds that new football regulator chair David Kogan had made two separate donations of £1,450 to the culture secretary.

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Man City make ominous statement on chastening night for Liverpool
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 21:01:09 GMT

Manchester City deliver an ominous statement of intent by outclassing Liverpool in Pep Guardiola's 1,000th match as a manager, says Phil McNulty.

'Champion's weekend from flawless Norris but Verstappen shines brightest'
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 23:44:47 GMT

Lando Norris is in total control of the F1 drivers' title after winning in Sao Paulo on a day when Max Verstappen produced the drive of 2025.

'It can't go on' - how Liverpool's tactics helped brilliant Doku run riot
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 23:54:08 GMT

Jeremy Doku was in superb form to help Manchester City beat Liverpool on Sunday, but MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains how the way the Reds set up made it easier for the Belgium winger to shine.

Are Celtic & Rangers starting to click in pursuit of Hearts?
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 20:44:25 GMT

Managerial changes have given the Old Firm a timely boost, but should surprise league leaders Hearts be worried?

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 21:11:17 GMT

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

'We have let everybody down' - Newcastle struggle on the road again
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 20:00:56 GMT

Newcastle are two points above the relegation zone after a 3-1 defeat at Brentford as their struggles on the road continued.

Doku shines as Man City cruise to win over Liverpool
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 19:59:47 GMT

Jeremy Doku scores the pick of the goals with a stunning curling effort, as Manchester City soundly defeat Liverpool 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium to move up to second in the Premier League.

The Week: Mistaken Prisoner Releases and Tax Rises Are Coming?
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:38:00 GMT

Why is the justice system failing and who is to blame?

Viktor Orban’s dilemma: Trump’s favour or Russian oil
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Will Trump choose to keep an old friend close, or put pressure on Putin?

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