Culture
Hannah Hampton: From serious eye condition to England goalkeeper
Like all young players thrust into the limelight, White admitted Hampton was a "little immature" when they first played together at…
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
Is there any such thing as a safe investment?
The elders in my family were big on safe investments. Growing up in the 1980s, I can recall receiving savings bonds as birthday gifts from…
Business
Is that brand’s mission for real? Here’s how to spot BS
In today’s marketplace, “authenticity” has become a buzzword that brands strive to embody. Consumers will tell you they are drawn to…
News
How a 30-year-old techno-thriller predicted our digital isolation
In April, Mark Zuckerberg, as tech billionaires are so fond of doing these days, pontificated at punishing length on a podcast. In the…
News
Israeli military kills 23 Palestinians near aid site in Gaza, witnesses and medics say
Israeli forces have killed 23 Palestinians after opening fire on crowds who had gathered near an aid distribution site, witnesses and…
News
MAHA is betting on whole milk. Oatly is betting on coffee and punk
Dairy is having a moment. Influencers on social media are drinking raw milk, consumers are going back to cow’s milk, and Republicans are…
News
Pro-Palestinian activists break into RAF Brize Norton to spray planes
Pro-Palestinian activists have broken into RAF Brize Norton and sprayed two military planes with red paint. The Ministry of Defence…
News
Calorie restriction can help animals live longer. What about humans?
But the full picture is not so simple. Weight loss isn’t always healthy and neither is restricting your calorie intake, especially if your…
News
Woman, 66, charged with murder in Camden missing Rolex case
A 69-year-old-woman has been charged with murdering another woman who was found fatally stabbed in her home in Camden, north London, on 13…
News
6 emotions that come up in difficult conversations—and how to handle them professionally
Difficult conversations are something we tend to avoid at all costs. Whether it’s about underperformance, conflict, a personal issue, or…
Business
'Dismal' month for supermarkets pushes down retail sales
UK retail sales fell sharply last month after "dismal" sales at supermarkets, official figures show. Sales volumes were estimated to have…
Business
British and Irish Lions: 'He's got such an aura' - Andy Farrell's rise to top Lions job
For British and Irish Lions boss Andy Farrell, building connections has always been as crucial to fostering a winning environment as…
News
Public don't back aid spending any more, says minister
Becky Morton Political reporter The public no longer back spending on international aid, Trade Minister Douglas Alexander has suggested.…
Celebrity
Labubu: How the Pop Mart dolls conquered the world
Adam Hancock Business reporter, BBC News Whether you reckon they are cute, ugly or just plain weird, chances are you have heard of the…
Business
UK weather: Temperatures to hit 33C for hottest two days in a row
The UK is on track to break its record for the hottest day of the year for two days running with temperatures forecast to soar up to 33C…
Business
Leeds maternity services now 'inadequate' after inspectors act on parents' concerns
Divya Talwar & Sarah Bell BBC News Maternity services at two Leeds hospitals have been downgraded from "good" to "inadequate" by the…
News
How Belarus dissidents in exile abroad are pursued and threatened
Andrey Kozenko BBC News Russian Dissidents who have fled Alexander Lukashenko's rule in Belarus have spoken of threats being made against…
Business
Is the UK about to get dragged into Iran-Israel conflict?
Frank Gardner BBC Security Correspondent Is this, some will be wondering, 2003 all over again? In 2003 Britain joined the US in a highly…
News
Late for work. Laid off. Office romance. What your dreams about work might really mean
Ever dream about work? Have nightmares? According to a survey by the mattress review site EachNight.com, nearly two-thirds of us have…
News
Government whip Vicky Foxcroft quits over disability benefit cuts
Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft has resigned as a whip over the government's plans to cut disability benefits. In a letter to the prime minister,…
Business
BBC Breakfast boss Richard Frediani takes extended leave after bullying allegations
The editor of BBC Breakfast, Richard Frediani, is taking an extended period of leave after allegations about his behaviour were reported…
News
Woman, 66, arrested in Camden on suspicion of 'Rolex murder'
Olivia Demetriades BBC News, London A 66-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 69-year-old was found fatally…
Business
Forget chocolate! The world now envies Switzerland’s zero interest rates
The world envies Swiss chocolate, army knives, and now . . . interest rates? Swiss National Bank, Switzerland’s central bank, moved…