I'll never forget the words 'it's incurable' – Sir Chris Hoy on cancer diagnosis
Speaking to BBC Breakfast, Sir Chris Hoy says he "will never forget the words it's incurable" as he opens up about the moment he was…
Why is the US election on a Tuesday in November? What to know, in 500 words | US Election 2024 News
EXPLAINERAmericans are heading to the polls on November 5 as part of an Election Day tradition dating back to the mid-1800s.Across Latin America, it usually…
BBC Antiques Roadshow guest lost for words as 'piece of tat' receives huge value
An Antiques Roadshow guest was left gobsmacked when they found out the true value of a piece of jewellery which was branded 'a piece of…
What is gerrymandering in US elections? What to know in 500 words | US Election 2024 News
EXPLAINERGerrymandering, the partisan redrawing of voting districts, is as old as the US and yet is still a controversial part of its elections.It’s been called…
Why are only some US Senate seats up for grabs? What to know in 500 words | US Election 2024 News
Thirty-four of the 100 total Senate seats are being contested in November, the result of a staggered election system.One race has dominated this year’s election…
What is the Electoral College? What to know, in 500 words | US Election 2024 News
EXPLAINERIn the US, presidential elections are decided by a state-based vote allocation system. Here’s what you need to know.It’s at the heart of how presidential…
Vance and Walz used same words to describe issues differently
Walz hammered away on the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and election denial. Vance struggled to respond, but turned “threat” around to accuse Harris of attempting…
JD Vance won the VP debate with lies. Here’s the truth, in his own words
Less than five weeks remain until the election, and today we are talking about being wrong and doing wrong. On Tuesday night, at least two…
Why can the US election vote count take so long? What to know in 500 words | US Election 2024 News
EXPLAINERUS states determine ballot counting procedures in federal elections, with varying count times fuelling misinformation.When will we know how many votes were cast for Republican…
What is early voting in US elections? What to know in 500 words | US Election 2024 News
Advocates say early voting makes elections more inclusive, but the practice has been the target of false fraud claims.Election day in the United States may…
Celebs Go Dating's Ella Morgan shares real reason for expert's touching words
Reality star Ella Morgan has given some insight into a moment that took place behind the scenes on Channel 4's Celebs Go Dating which led…
What are swing states, and why are they critical? What to know in 500 words | US Election 2024 News
EXPLAINERA handful of US states play an outsized role in deciding presidential elections. Which are analysts watching this year?They loom large in any coverage of…
Is there a ’60-day rule’ in the US elections? What to know in 500 words | Donald Trump News
EXPLAINERTrump falsely claims the Justice Department is hamstrung in the lead-up to November’s vote as he stares down two federal cases.Former President Donald Trump has…
BBC Antiques Roadshow guest lost for words over true value of a tiny chocolate bar
A guest on the BBC Antiques Roadshow was stunned when he found out the true value of a small bar of chocolate which was made…
17-year-old Gus Walz uttered the DNC’s most memorable words
The Democratic National Convention had many high points: Michelle Obama’s instantly classic definition of Trumpian entitlement, “the affirmative action of generational wealth”; Hakeem Jeffries’ faux-intimate…
Adama Traore fires menacing warning to Man Utd star Lisandro Martinez after war of words in Fulham clash
DEBUTANT Joshua Zirkzee was the hero for Manchester United in an evening where their new guns showed what they are all about.The Dutchman had to…
Why do US parties hold presidential conventions? What to know, in 500 words | US Election 2024 News
EXPLAINERConventions are where US political parties officially choose their presidential candidates. But how do they work?One by one, states across the United States hold primaries…
Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Taylor's telling four words about her experience on show
Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Taylor has opened up about her own experience on the BBC Latin and ballroom show, describing it as an 'intense…
War of words as Erdogan says Turkey could intervene in Israel’s war on Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Turkey is again comparing Netanyahu to Hitler, while threatening more than a trade ban for the first time.A war of words has broken out between…
James Anderson: England bowler’s record-breaking career, in his own words
Anderson’s father, Michael, was the second-team captain at Burnley Cricket Club, where James was first introduced to the game. Anderson himself says he was “OK…