Culture
Cate Blanchett among BBC Radio 4 festive guest editors
Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett and former prime minister Baroness Theresa May are among the six public figures who will guest edit…
Susan Darwin
I focus on highlighting the latest in news and politics. With a passion for bringing fresh perspectives to the forefront, I aim to share stories that inspire progress, critical thinking, and informed discussions on today's most pressing issues.
Business
Princess of Wales calls for end to 'stigma' around addiction
Noor NanjiCulture reporter The Princess of Wales has called for an end to the "stigma" surrounding addiction, and urged people to offer…
News
Key figures in BBC crisis to be questioned by MPs
Annabel Rackham,Culture reporter and Ian Youngs,Culture reporter Senior figures involved in the BBC's recent troubles will be questioned…
News
David Cameron: Former prime minister reveals he had prostate cancer
Former Prime Minister David Cameron has revealed he has been treated for prostate cancer. Lord Cameron, 59, told the Times newspaper his…
News
What we know about leaked US draft plan to end Russia's Ukraine war
Paul KirbyEurope digital editor The draft US peace plan already received by both Ukraine and Russia proposes to hand over those areas of…
News
Jair Bolsonaro says ankle monitor damage caused by paranoia
Jair Bolsonaro, the former Brazilian president convicted of plotting a coup, has blamed medicine-induced "paranoia" for damage he caused…
Business
Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham: Eberechi Eze's 'special day' - but can anyone challenge Gunners for title?
What a day it turned out to be for boyhood Arsenal fan Eze. Before the match Tottenham manager Thomas Frank joked "who?" when questioned…
Business
Lava spews out from Hawaii's Kilauea as volcano erupts again
One of the world's most active volcanoes has erupted again in Hawaii. Timelapse footage from Mount Kilauea shows lava flowing down the…
News
Fifty children escape after mass school abduction in Nigeria
Fifty of the 315 children kidnapped by gunmen from a Catholic school in Nigeria's Niger State on Friday have escaped. The Christian…
News
Women in politics get much more abuse than men, PM says
The prime minister has said he is "acutely aware" that women in public life are subjected to greater levels of criticism and abuse than…
News
From CIA cash to local police: How Palantir got its start
The low point in Palantir’s very first quest for investors came during a pitch meeting in 2004 that CEO Alex Karp and some colleagues had…
News
Israel targets key Hezbollah official in first attack on Beirut in months
Israel has carried out an air strike on the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, for the first time in months, targeting a…
Business
The Ashes: England fans should be better than "abuse" directed at Steve Smith, says Darren Lehmann
During a Test against South Africa, Smith admitted Australia's "leadership group" devised a plan to tamper with the ball. Former opener…
Business
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander denies Budget leaks damaged economy
Becky MortonPolitical reporter Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has denied leaks ahead of the Budget have damaged the economy,…
Culture
Arsenal v Tottenham buildup, Liverpool lose again, and Sheffield derby updates – matchday live
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Goal! Sheffield Wednesday 0-2 Sheffield United (Campbell,…
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If you’re not helping employees with AI-xiety, you’re not leading
In the modern working world, employees have a lot on their minds. From stressing about high costs of living and pressing political issues,…
News
Girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murder in Swindon bailed
A 13-year-old girl who was arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a woman has been released on bail. A woman in her 50s was…
News
What’s your wabi-sabi?
A snaggle tooth. A gap in someone’s smile. A birthmark or mole. What do each of these facial features have in common? They all have…
Business
Zillow just revised its home price forecast for 400-plus housing markets
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClubnewsletter. Zillow economists just…
Business
Ashes 2025: Glenn McGrath on Bazball and England's failings
For Australia to fight back and win the first Ashes Test as decisively as they did, you wonder what scars will be left on the England…
News
Rail fares to be frozen in England next year
Rail fares in England next year are to be frozen for the first time in 30 years, the government has announced. The freeze until March 2027…
Business
When AIs become consumers
As best I can tell, the über-wealthy believe the world as we know it is ending, that there won’t be enough to go around, and that this…
Celebrity
Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere banned from Singapore
An Australian man who jumped over a barricade and grabbed Hollywood star Ariana Grande has been deported and banned from Singapore.…
Culture
Las Vegas Grand Prix result: Max Verstappen wins as Lando Norris extends lead over Oscar Piastri
At the start, Norris was true to his claim that he was "not here not to take risks" as he fought hard to defend his advantage from pole…