Elon Musk looms large over UK politics as MPs return for 2025
ReutersThe new year in politics starts with the bang of a billionaire with a bigger mouth than his bank balance.Elon Musk has been lobbing almost…
Indie band English Teacher kick off list at number five
Denmarc CrearyThe band got together while studying music in Leeds and have championed the city's live music sceneOne of the UK's most promising new guitar…
Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet and Daniel Craig walk Golden Globes red carpet [updating]
Hollywood stars are bringing plenty of style (as well as The Substance) to the Golden Globes red carpet, as awards season kicks off in Los…
The real reason so many are fleeing Vietnam
BBCMore Vietnamese attempted small-boat Channel crossings in the first half of 2024 than any other nationality. Yet they are coming from one of the world's…
Tax fears hitting firms’ confidence, says business group
Getty ImagesConfidence among UK firms has "slumped" as they face a "pressure cooker of rising costs and taxes", according to a business group.The British Chambers…
Trent Alexander-Arnold: ‘Real Madrid? More like Tranmere’ – has speculation ‘affected’ Liverpool star?
Given both United goals and the majority of the visitors' threat came down his side, it was not difficult to understand why Alexander-Arnold's performance was…
UK snow brings disruption to flights, trains and roads
Watch: Icy start to week after UK sees weekend of snowSnow and freezing rain has swept across parts of the UK, bringing cancellations and delays…
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and musical theatre star dies aged 32
Getty ImagesJames Lee Williams, better known as drag queen The Vivienne, has died aged 32.Publicist Simon Jones said the performer, who died over the weekend,…
Egyptian activist al-Qaradawi’s family appeal to Lebanese PM for release | Human Rights News
Al-Qaradawi’s family seeks Lebanese PM’s intervention to prevent his deportation to Egypt, fearing risks to his life.The family of Egyptian opposition activist Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi…
M23 rebels take key town of Masisi as they advance in eastern DRC | Conflict News
The town of Masisi is in a rich, mountainous location that provides access to the provincial capital of Goma.M23 rebel fighters in the Democratic Republic…
Northampton 35-34 Bath: Saints beat leaders Bath with last kick of the game
Northampton: Hendy; Freeman, Dingwall (capt), Hutchinson, Ramm; Smith, Mitchell; West, Langdon, Davison; Mayanavanua, Coles, Kemeny, Pearson, Augustus.Replacements: Walker, Haffar, Green, Lockett, Pollock, Scott-Young, McParland, Seabrook.Yellow…
Elon Musk calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader
Elon Musk has called for Nigel Farage to be replaced as leader of Reform UK, just weeks after reports the multi-billionaire was in talks to…
‘I refuse a cheap death’: Israel kills Palestinian journalist in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News
A Palestinian writer, poet and journalist has been killed in an Israeli air strike in northern Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp, according to his family, taking…
Mukesh Chandrakar: Indian media bodies seek probe into murder of journalist | News
Three arrested after Mukesh Chandrakar’s body found on January 3 in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur stuffed in a septic tank.India’s media watchdog and other journalism organisations have…
Why is Honduras threatening to expel US troops? | Military News
Honduras has threatened to expel United States troops, retaliating against incoming President Donald Trump’s plans to carry out mass deportations of refugees and asylum seekers…
Liverpool v Manchester United on after final safety inspection at Anfield
Liverpool's Premier League match against Manchester United on Sunday afternoon will go ahead as planned despite overnight snow at Anfield.A final safety meeting was held…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,046 | Russia-Ukraine war News
Here are the key developments on the 1,046th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Here is the situation on Sunday, January 5: Fighting Russia has pledged…
Australia beat India to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy and enter WTC final | Cricket News
Australia have beaten India by six wickets in the fifth Test of their five-match series and won back the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time…
Palestinian Authority suppresses criticism of Jenin operation in West Bank | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Beirut, Lebanon – The Palestinian Authority’s (PA) ban on Al Jazeera is part of a broader attempt to silence criticism of its security operation in…
Lamar Jackson stars as Baltimore Ravens clinch AFC North crown
Lamar Jackson shone again as the Baltimore Ravens clinched the AFC North title and the third seed spot in the conference with a 35-10 win…