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Northern Lights illuminate UK skies in hues of pink and green 20 Jan 2026, 1:08 am

The phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis is the result of solar eruptions sending particles that interact with the Earth's atmosphere.

Putin invited to join US-led Gaza 'Board of Peace', Trump says 20 Jan 2026, 12:51 am

Neither the Kremlin nor the US president has confirmed whether Putin has accepted the offer.

Wage growth slows as number of people employed falls 20 Jan 2026, 12:26 am

Official figures show that the pace of private sector wage growth slowed to the lowest rate in five years.

Spain train crash recovery continues as investigators probe 'gap' in rail 20 Jan 2026, 12:21 am

Authorities say the twisted train wreckage makes it difficult to recover people trapped inside.

Confronted over Greenland, Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump 20 Jan 2026, 12:09 am

Transatlantic relations aren't broken, though they are damaged. And if Europeans want to try to cut through with Trump, they'll have to stick together, writes Europe Editor Katya Adler

Surfer injured in fourth shark attack in Australian state in 48 hours 19 Jan 2026, 11:05 pm

Authorities are warning people to stay out of the Australian state's waterways after recent rainfall.

'Timid' Keys overcomes nerves to start title defence 19 Jan 2026, 10:49 pm

Madison Keys overcomes nerves to begin her Australian Open title defence with victory over Grand Slam debutant Oleksandra Oliynykova.

The day I discovered the Everton contract Revie never signed 19 Jan 2026, 10:39 pm

This is the story of how an unsigned contract that lay hidden in a bungalow for more than 50 years could have changed the course of English football.

'Just bad luck': The teenage cousins living with inoperable brain tumours 19 Jan 2026, 10:20 pm

Lachlan Lindsay and Hazel Dempster were both diagnosed with brain tumours as children.

Australia parliament votes on tighter gun controls after Bondi shooting 19 Jan 2026, 9:44 pm

Parliament is also debating hate speech reforms after last month's deadly attack on a Jewish festival.

The Papers: 'Brooklyn goes nuclear' and UK teenagers 'face social media ban' 19 Jan 2026, 9:14 pm

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham's statement on his strained relationship with his parents features prominently on Tuesday's papers.

Goodbye gator, see you later: San Francisco mourns its beloved albino alligator 19 Jan 2026, 5:53 pm

California names a street after reptile Claude, who won millions of hearts with his albinism.

'Anger is healthy': Why women are smashing stuff up for fun 19 Jan 2026, 5:42 pm

Why a reportedly growing number of women are paying to smash up old TVs and furniture in rage rooms.

Hidden cameras reveal what hedgehogs really get up to after dark 19 Jan 2026, 5:34 pm

Hedgehogs are surprisingly common in UK gardens, with food a powerful attraction, say scientists.

The hospitals where waiting times are getting worse. Is yours one of them? 19 Jan 2026, 5:31 pm

Nearly a quarter of hospital trusts in England have seen waiting times deteriorate in the past year.

More than 100 vehicles pile up on US motorway after crash 19 Jan 2026, 5:15 pm

Jack-knifed trucks were left strewn across the road after heavy snow in Ottawa Country, Michigan.

Chris Pratt on new film Mercy: I asked to be locked into an executioner's chair 19 Jan 2026, 4:37 pm

The Marvel star plays a detective with 90 minutes to prove to an AI judge he did not murder his wife.

Ros Atkins on...President Trump's year in numbers 19 Jan 2026, 4:08 pm

Executive orders, pardons, trips and Truth Social posts - the BBC’s Analysis Editor breaks down Donald Trump’s first year back in office, in numbers.

Greenland 'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares 19 Jan 2026, 4:00 pm

Donald Trump's former chief economic adviser said the US president's actions are a negotiating tactic.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? 19 Jan 2026, 3:37 pm

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

In pictures: Valentino's life and work - and the stars who shared his journey 19 Jan 2026, 3:21 pm

His creations have featured at countless red carpets and award ceremonies around the world.

Saved by 'special talent' - but did penalty award wrong Brighton? 19 Jan 2026, 3:15 pm

Charalampos Kostoulas earned Brighton a point with a stunning overhead kick but were the Seagulls right to be angry over an earlier penalty award?

I don't want to reconcile with family, says Brooklyn Peltz Beckham 19 Jan 2026, 3:01 pm

Speculation has been circulating in the press for months over a rift in the Beckham family.

Stunning late goal earns Brighton draw against Bournemouth 19 Jan 2026, 2:46 pm

Teenager Charalampos Kostoulas scores a stunning overhead kick to deny Bournemouth a rare away victory in the Premier League.

Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up 19 Jan 2026, 2:30 pm

The government says the industry will have "nowhere to hide", but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.

UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s 19 Jan 2026, 2:30 pm

The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.

Man Utd's complicated relationship with Class of 92 19 Jan 2026, 1:27 pm

Manchester United and the class of 92 have a complicated relationship. But is it a problem?

Trump: “I No Longer Feel An Obligation To Think Purely Of Peace” 19 Jan 2026, 1:01 pm

European leaders respond to President Trump’s tariff threat.

Jacob Alon crowned Brits Critics' Choice winner 19 Jan 2026, 10:51 am

The Scottish folk singer edges out Sienna Spiro and Rose Gray to claim the prestigious prize.

Steve Rosenberg: Russia gloats over Greenland tensions 19 Jan 2026, 8:26 am

The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg analyses why pro-Russian government papers are full of praise for Donald Trump's desire to buy Greenland.

Chris Mason: Starmer sticks to his strategy and picks his words carefully 19 Jan 2026, 8:07 am

The prime minister is seeking to downplay how he intends to react to Trump's threat of tariffs.

How could Europe respond to tariffs threat? 19 Jan 2026, 6:13 am

Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies.

The post-World War II era is over. What comes next? 16 Jan 2026, 2:00 am

Did the rules-based order ever exist and what could replace it if it goes away?

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