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Kensington Palace releases new video of Princess Kate as she makes powerful statement

Princess Kate has narrated a new video released by Kensington Palace this afternoon, where she reveals that nature "has been my sanctuary" during the past 12 months. The Princess of Wales and her...

New Pope inherits control of mysterious Vatican UFO archive

The recent passing of Pope Francis has reignited speculation over one of the most enduring mysteries within the Catholic Church - a secret ‘UFO archive’ buried deep within the walls of the...

Watch: Best moments of 2025 TV Baftas in under two minutes

Watch: Best moments of 2025 TV Baftas in under two minutesBafta has given out British TV's biggest honours at a ceremony at London's Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.Lennie James took the leading actor...

Bono’s A-List godchildren and the one he deeply regrets saying no to

Bono, who turns 65 on Saturday, 10 May, is best known as the frontman of U2 and a global humanitarian icon, but he has also quietly held another title in the lives of two famous children –...

Mexico sues Google over 'Gulf of America' name change

Mexico sues Google over 'Gulf of America' name change25 minutes agoDanai Nesta KupembaBBC NewsAFP via Getty ImagesMexico is suing Google for ignoring repeated requests not to call the Gulf of Mexico...

What is behind the new Pope's chosen name, Leo?

What is behind the new Pope's chosen name, Leo?2 hours agoMaria ZaccaroBBC World ServiceReutersCardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope and will be known as Pope Leo XIV.The 69-year-old is the...

What is behind the new Pope's chosen name, Leo?

What is behind the new Pope's chosen name, Leo?49 minutes agoMaria ZaccaroBBC World ServiceReutersCardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope and will be known as Pope Leo XIV.The 69-year-old is...

Hong Kong pro-China informer: 'Why I've reported dozens of people to police'

Hong Kong pro-China informer: 'Why I've reported dozens of people to police'33 minutes agoBridget Wing & Georgina Lam, BBC Eye InvestigationsInnes TangFrom a woman waving a colonial-era flag in a...

US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals

US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals2 hours agoNatalie ShermanBBC NewsThe US has agreed to reduce import taxes on a set number of British cars and allow some steel and...

US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals

US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals2 hours agoNatalie ShermanBBC NewsGetty Images/Pool/AFPThe US has agreed to reduce import taxes on a set number of British cars and allow...

Four in 10 universities in England face financial challenges

Four in 10 universities face financial challenges19 minutes agoBranwen Jeffreys & Hazel ShearingEducation editor & Education correspondentUCUMore than four in 10 universities in England are...

Four in 10 universities in England face financial challenges

Four in 10 universities face financial challenges36 minutes agoBranwen Jeffreys & Hazel ShearingEducation editor & Education correspondentUCUMore than four in 10 universities in England are...

Martin Lewis' urgent 'do not touch' alert to anyone with social media

Martin Lewis, the popular Money-Saving Expert, has pleaded with anyone who uses social media to think twice before seeing his face in adverts. He warned that scammers continue to use his face for...

Keir Starmer breaks royal protocol at VE Day service with controversial Camilla move

Sir Keir Starmer broke royal protocol during a VE Day service by touching Queen Camilla. Footage shows Camilla searching for a water bottle while sitting next to King Charles at a military parade in...

Iran blasts Donald Trump with furious 3-word swipe as nuclear tensions soar

Iran has branded Donald Trump's approach to global diplomacy “destructive and unlawful” in a scathing attack on the US President with nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington remaining...

Seven things we have learnt so far from the results

Henry Zeffman: Seven things we have learnt from the election results23 minutes agoHenry ZeffmanBBC chief political correspondentReutersThe election results are still being counted but this patchwork...

Row erupts as Macron accused of 'wanting to choose the pope'

Emmanuel Macron has been accused of trying to "choose the next pope", with right-wing newspapers in Italy alleging the French president is attempting to manoeuvre behind the scenes ahead of the...

Snap up Penhaligons 'scent of royalty' for just £50 – and get four extra fragrances

Penhaligons’ fragrances have a longstanding connection to the Royal Family, with four royal Warrants under their belt and even a scent crafted in partnership with King Charles himself (the...

Nigel Farage can't rest on his laurels – why things just got harder for Reform UK

Nigel Farage and Reform UK have achieved the longstanding goal of taking a parliamentary seat from the incumbent Labour government. In a photo finish Reform beat Labour by just six votes in Runcorn....

China at war with Taiwan – what Xi Jinping aggression would mean for UK

While Ukraine and Gaza have dominated headlines over the last few years, the chances of an even greater war grow in Asia. China has not relinquished its designs over the nearby island democracy of...