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Are these AI prompts damaging your thinking skills? 19 Dec 2025, 5:45 pm

Generative AI tools have become hugely popular but some experts worry about the effect they have on the brain.

Kebabs, biryani and much more: Indian city on Unesco culinary list 19 Dec 2025, 5:41 pm

Lucknow recently joined a select list of global cities recognised for their fine food.

I've worked just as hard as the other Strictly finalists, says Amber Davies 19 Dec 2025, 5:32 pm

Saturday night is also the last time Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will present a Strictly final.

The Papers: 'Epstein files and photos released' and 'Walliams is axed' 19 Dec 2025, 5:17 pm

The release of the Epstein files and HarperCollins UK's axing of author David Walliams leads Saturday's front pages.

US carries out 'massive' strike against IS in Syria 19 Dec 2025, 5:07 pm

The US says it struck dozens of targets across Syria in response to last week's deadly Islamic State attack on US forces there.

From beating the traffic to opening hours: How to navigate the Christmas break 19 Dec 2025, 4:51 pm

Practical advice to help you get organised and cope this festive period.

What's really going on with flu this winter? 19 Dec 2025, 4:06 pm

We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it?

Rosenberg: Was Putin's response to my question about war in Europe an olive branch? 19 Dec 2025, 4:00 pm

Russia's leader told our Russia editor that claims an attack on Europe was planned were "rubbish".

Timothée Chalamet teams up with EsDeeKid to quash alter-ego rumours 19 Dec 2025, 3:09 pm

Speculation has run riot that the US actor had been leading a double life as the masked rapper.

Man City 'must prepare' for successor, says Guardiola 19 Dec 2025, 2:30 pm

Pep Guardiola says Man City "must be prepared" to plan for his eventual departure, after Enzo Maresca says reports suggesting he could succeed the Spaniard are "100% speculation".

Palestinians tell BBC they were sexually abused in Israeli prisons 19 Dec 2025, 2:01 pm

Two men say they experienced the kind of abuse highlighted in recent reports on Israel's treatment of prisoners, which Israel denies.

Gurney beats Greaves in deciding set at PDC Worlds 19 Dec 2025, 1:48 pm

Beau Greaves falls just short of becoming the second female player to win a match at the PDC World Championship, losing a deciding set to 22nd seed Daryl Gurney.

David Walliams denies inappropriate behaviour after publisher drops him 19 Dec 2025, 12:19 pm

Walliams is one of the UK's most successful children's authors, having sold more than 60 million books.

Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Rome's Trevi Fountain 19 Dec 2025, 12:05 pm

Visitors who don't live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February.

Australia was seen as a world leader in gun control - Bondi has exposed a more complicated reality 19 Dec 2025, 11:04 am

It introduced stricter gun laws after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, but some say they now need to be tightened further.

Foreign prison officers exempted from stricter visa rules 19 Dec 2025, 10:22 am

It follows warnings some jails were facing a staffing crisis after salary requirements were raised.

Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time 19 Dec 2025, 9:51 am

Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels.

Kylie is Christmas number one - she'll do a jigsaw to celebrate 19 Dec 2025, 9:40 am

The pop star tops the Christmas charts, but says she's planning a low-key celebration in Australia.

Family of stabbed girl say 'our hearts are broken' 19 Dec 2025, 9:07 am

The nine-year-old's family say she was "the most beautiful little soul" who was "full of light".

Harry and Meghan embrace their children in Christmas message 19 Dec 2025, 8:54 am

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have also released their official Christmas card and renamed their charity.

Ros Atkins on… The alleged links between the UAE and Sudan's civil war 19 Dec 2025, 8:16 am

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines allegations of links between the UAE and Sudan’s RSF in the civil war, as international efforts continue to seek an end to the fighting.

French court rejects Shein website suspension over childlike sex dolls 19 Dec 2025, 7:49 am

The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers.

The world of boxing gives predictions for Paul v Joshua fight 19 Dec 2025, 7:38 am

Natasha Jonas and more are backing Anthony Joshua to deliver against Jake Paul at Kaseya Center in Miami.

One-way traffic... and one draw - Paul v Joshua predictions 19 Dec 2025, 7:38 am

Natasha Jonas and more are backing Anthony Joshua to deliver against Jake Paul as the world of boxing gives its predictions for Saturday's bout.

Amorim attacks 'feeling of entitlement' at Man Utd 19 Dec 2025, 7:32 am

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim condemns the "sense of entitlement" at the club and says players should use criticism as fuel to prove him wrong.

Woman's shock as goose smashes through front door 19 Dec 2025, 6:02 am

Wildlife rescuers think the Canada goose misjudged its descent before smashing through the door.

Will the US TikTok deal make it safer but less relevant? 19 Dec 2025, 5:45 am

The key to the app's success - its algorithm - is to be retrained on US data. Will that make US TikTok blander?

Wife and lover who plotted husband's caravan murder jailed for 19 years 19 Dec 2025, 5:00 am

Michelle Mills schemed with her ex-marine lover of three months to murder her husband in rural south-west Wales.

Is The Economy On The Up? 18 Dec 2025, 11:32 am

Bank of England cuts interest rates to lowest level since 2023.

Has Trump’s chief of staff revealed White House secrets? 17 Dec 2025, 2:19 pm

Susie Wiles hits back at Vanity Fair after giving rare interviews

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