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Kemi Badenoch insists she’s ‘doing fine’ with donors despite £1m defection blow

Kemi Badenoch has insisted the Conservative Party is “doing fine” on donations, despite losing a major source of funding to Reform UK this morning. Bassim Haidar, who gave the Tories a whopping...

Star Trek legend lost brother to suicide cult dedicated to hit sci-fi show

Nichelle Nichols made history as one of the first black women featured in a popular TV series with her role as Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek. Sadly, she went on to face a personal tragedy related to...

Father Ted creator charged with criminal damage and harassment as he issues statement

Graham Linehan, who co-created the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted, has been charged with criminal damage and harassment. The Irish comedy writer, 56, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on...

Will this be the 'anyone but the big parties' local election?

Will this be the 'anyone but the big parties' local election?4 hours agoLaura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurakBBC"A sliver here and a sliver there" – in a few days...

'We have more in common with America than the rest of Canada'

'We have more in common with America than the rest of Canada'11 hours agoNadine YousifReporting fromCalgary and Lethbridge, AlbertaThe threat to Canada's sovereignty from US President Donald Trump...

Will this be the 'anyone but the big parties' local election?

Will this be the 'anyone but the big parties' local election?1 hour agoLaura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurakBBC"A sliver here and a sliver there" – in a few days...

JK Rowling has blistering nine-word response to Pedro Pascal trans jibe

JK Rowling has clapped back at Hollywood actor Pedro Pascal and Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan in a blistering nine-word tweet. The Last of Us star Pascal, 50, branded Rowling a “heinous loser”...

Laurence Fox denies sharing upskirting image of TV star

Laurence Fox denies sharing upskirting image of TV star58 minutes agoMegan FisherBBC NewsEPALaurence Fox has denied sharing an intimate image of TV star Narinder Kaur without her consent on social...

What would it mean for Ukraine to temporarily give up land?

What would it mean for Ukraine to temporarily give up land?The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, has told the BBC that Ukraine may have to give up land as part of a peace deal with Russia.It follows...

Thousands of homes lie empty in Majorcan hotspot claimed to be 'the most beautiful'

One of Majorca’s most beautiful towns has thousands of vacant homes. Soller, a charming and picturesque town that oozes charm, is located near the northwestern coast and is just over half an hour...

Stonewall founder wants to leave UK over trans ruling – who fancies a whip-round?

The ridiculous Lord Cashman – once a two-bit player in EastEnders – claimed this week that trans people are fleeing abroad seeking asylum because they’re terrified for their safety after the...

Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground

Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground28 minutes agoJustin RowlattClimate EditorBBCListen to Justin read this articleJust Stop Oil (JSO) activists are...

Reform UK criticised for candidates' offensive posts

Reform UK criticised for candidates' offensive posts55 minutes agoDamian GrammaticasPolitical correspondentPhil KempPolitical reporterGetty ImagesReform UK is fielding local election candidates who...

J.K. Rowling dealt fresh blow as Pedro Pascal calls her 'heinous loser' over trans views

Game of Thrones actor Pedro Pascal has slammed Harry Potter author JK Rowling over her transgender views. The major dig comes after the Supreme Court has ruled that "woman" in UK law refers to...

Anti-Hamas protests on rise in Gaza as group's iron grip slips

Anti-Hamas protests on rise in Gaza as group's iron grip slips33 minutes agoPaul AdamsBBC News, JerusalemGetty Images"Out! Out! Out!"The voice in the Telegram video is insistent. Loud. Sometimes...