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UK to have highest inflation in G7, IMF says

UK to have highest inflation in G7, IMF says

Four big themes as IMF takes aim at UK growth and inflation

Four big themes as IMF takes aim at UK growth and inflation

Getting a job becomes harder with fewer vacancies - official figures

Getting a job becomes harder with fewer vacancies - official figures

Vodafone reveals cause of massive outage

Vodafone reveals cause of massive outage

Got a pair of these? There's more to them than meets the eye - and it may mean global trade war

Got a pair of these? There's more to them than meets the eye - and it may mean global trade war

Meta rolls out PG-13 restrictions on Instagram teen accounts

Meta rolls out PG-13 restrictions on Instagram teen accounts

Bodies of four hostages returned to Israel - and why finding others will be 'massive challenge'

Bodies of four hostages returned to Israel - and why finding others will be 'massive challenge'

Four big themes as IMF takes aim at UK growth and inflation

Four big themes as IMF takes aim at UK growth and inflation

Asylum seeker seen 'dancing and laughing' after stabbing hotel worker 23 times, jury hears

Asylum seeker seen 'dancing and laughing' after stabbing hotel worker 23 times, jury hears

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Gaza peace plan and the war in Ukraine: Michael Clarke Q&A

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Foul skies, fading light: How air pollution is stealing India's sunshine

Foul skies, fading light: How air pollution is stealing India's sunshine

India’s sunshine hours have fallen over the past 30 years due to clouds, aerosols and local weather.... Read more

Your nose gets colder when you're stressed. These thermal images show the change

Your nose gets colder when you're stressed. These thermal images show the change

Psychologists subjected a BBC reporter to a carefully designed thermal camera stress test.... Read more

Floods trap people in cars in Spain's Catalonia region

Floods trap people in cars in Spain's Catalonia region

The highest red alert is declared in one coastal province, as residents are urged to stay indoors.... Read more

Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win'

Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win'

Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.... Read more

Fossil found on Dorset coast is unique 'sword dragon' species

Fossil found on Dorset coast is unique 'sword dragon' species

Scientists say the newly discovered species of marine reptile probably met a grisly end.... Read more

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An extraordinary day in the drive for lasting peace in the Middle East

An extraordinary day in the drive for lasting peace in the Middle East

What next for Israel's released hostages?

What next for Israel's released hostages?

Has Kemi's stamp duty pledge flopped?

Has Kemi's stamp duty pledge flopped?

China spy trial and the British deep state

China spy trial and the British deep state

No laughing matter: Is Saudi festival a case of 'comedy washing'?

No laughing matter: Is Saudi festival a case of 'comedy washing'?

Will the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas last?

Will the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas last?

Trump plays peacemaker as domestic struggles grow

Trump plays peacemaker as domestic struggles grow

Is it too late for Kemi Badenoch?

Is it too late for Kemi Badenoch?

Palestine Action ban must be explained, Labour peer tells Starmer

Palestine Action ban must be explained, Labour peer tells Starmer

Eurovision emergency vote on Israel's inclusion is called off

Eurovision emergency vote on Israel's inclusion is...

An emergency vote on Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest has been called off following developments in the Middle East, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has said.

'Brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary': Oscar-winning star Diane Keaton dies

'Brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary': Oscar-winni...

Actress Diane Keaton, who starred in films including The Godfather and Annie Hall, has died aged 79.

The Brit Awards and Mercury Prize are leaving London for the first time - what does it mean for UK music?

The Brit Awards and Mercury Prize are leaving Lond...

Back in 1977, the Beatles became the first act to be honoured for their outstanding contribution to music at a London ceremony that would later become the Brit Awards.

A Dynasty star and the Thatcher dynasty

A Dynasty star and the Thatcher dynasty

It was the night I rescued Dame Joan Collins' silk evening glove.

'Perhaps I'm not scared enough': Tom Hollander on AI actor Tilly Norwood

'Perhaps I'm not scared enough': Tom Hollander on ...

Tom Hollander says he's not worried about AI actors replacing real ones and thinks the creation of synthetic performers will only boost the value of authentic, live performance.

The film fighting back against abuse and 'cheap laughs' at Tourette's expense

The film fighting back against abuse and 'cheap la...

When John Davidson was 10 years old, he experienced his first symptoms of Tourette syndrome - small facial tics and eye blinking.

Gregg Wallace suing the BBC for 'distress and harassment' following sacking

Gregg Wallace suing the BBC for 'distress and hara...

Gregg Wallace is suing the BBC and one of its subsidiaries for causing him "distress and harassment", after being sacked from the corporation in July.

Drake's defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's diss track dismissed by judge

Drake's defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's d...

Drake's defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's diss track Not Like Us has been dismissed by a federal judge.

Tim Westwood charged with four counts of rape

Tim Westwood charged with four counts of rape

Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault.

'I ain't dead yet,' says Dolly Parton

'I ain't dead yet,' says Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton has declared she "ain't dead yet" after her sister raised concerns about the singer's health by asking people to pray for her.

Vodafone reveals cause of massive outage

Vodafone reveals cause of massive outage

Vodafone has said a massive blackout in its internet coverage yesterday was not caused by a cyber attack.

Got a pair of these? There's more to them than meets the eye - and it may mean global trade war

Got a pair of these? There's more to them than mee...

For most of human history, no one paid all that much attention to the 17 rare earth elements.

Meta rolls out PG-13 restrictions on Instagram teen accounts

Meta rolls out PG-13 restrictions on Instagram tee...

Teenagers using Instagram will now only see content that abides by a PG-13 cinema rating, according to Meta.

Huge rise in cyber attacks reported - as China branded 'highly sophisticated' threat

Huge rise in cyber attacks reported - as China bra...

China poses a "highly sophisticated and capable" cyber threat, the UK's cyber agency has warned - as it revealed a 50% jump in significant attacks in Britain by criminals and hostile states.

SpaceX enjoys successful Starship rocket launch test

SpaceX enjoys successful Starship rocket launch te...

SpaceX has successfully launched its latest Starship rocket on a test flight, which took it halfway around the world while releasing mock satellites.

Thousands of homes now need repairs after work done under government scheme

Thousands of homes now need repairs after work don...

Thousands of homes fitted with insulation under a flagship government scheme now need major remedial work, or risk damp and mould, the public spending watchdog has warned.

Got a cold? Try sucking on a peppermint, say scientists

Got a cold? Try sucking on a peppermint, say scien...

There seem to be plenty of colds going around at the moment - so here's a possible aid you might not have considered: peppermints.

Kate's comments on screentime hit a nerve across the UK - so what does science say?

Kate's comments on screentime hit a nerve across t...

The Princess of Wales touched a few nerves this week when she warned that smartphones and computer screens were creating "an epidemic of disconnection" within families.

As food delivery drones take off in Ireland, here are the most popular items

As food delivery drones take off in Ireland, here ...

An Irish start-up is hoping to have the UK's first food drone delivery pilot scheme operating in 2026, subject to regulatory approval.

'Perhaps I'm not scared enough': Tom Hollander on AI actor Tilly Norwood

'Perhaps I'm not scared enough': Tom Hollander on ...

Tom Hollander says he's not worried about AI actors replacing real ones and thinks the creation of synthetic performers will only boost the value of authentic, live performance.