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Sir David Frost's son reveals broadcaster's favourite hobby that kept him from work

English journalist and broadcaster David Frost on the set of The Frost Programme in 1968 (Image: Popperfoto via Getty Images)Legendary interviewer Sir David Frost used to love nothing more than...

Starmer joins world leaders in Ukraine to call for ceasefire

Starmer joins world leaders in Ukraine to call for ceasefire3 hours agoHenry ZeffmanChief political correspondent, travelling with the prime ministerPA MediaPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will...

Beatles legend left only £1k in will after heartbreaking sudden death

Peter Bassano was a qualified musician with historic royal connections - and as well as being a conductor and a trombonist who contributed to huge Beatles hit 'Hey Jude', he also worked as an author...

EU dealt 'Irexit' warning as support for bloc in Ireland falling

A new poll has revealed support for the European Union in Ireland has fallen to its lowest level since 2012. Support has been declining slowly since it hit a high in 2019 during Brexit...

The choppy waters between North Sea oil and green energy revolution

The choppy waters between North Sea oil and green energy revolution9 hours agoDouglas FraserBusiness and economy editor, ScotlandGetty ImagesThe Great Energy Transition is under way, and may come to...

Keir Starmer knows that these two major reasons led to US trade deal success

Keir Starmer will only admit it through gritted teeth, but the US-UK trade deal, to be announced later today, was made easier because of the B-words. Boris and Brexit.The fact that it has been agreed...

Victoria Beckham's 'above and beyond' support for Nicola Peltz as family feud deepens

David and Victoria Beckham are reportedly "deeply sad" over the growing tensions with their daughter-in-law, despite sources claiming they have "pulled out all the stops" to make the relationship...

Nickelback fans are just learning hidden meaning behind band name

Nickelback has churned out mega hits since bursting onto the music scene, and the rock band remains popular to this day. The Canadian group is made up of lead vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger,...

Why India and Pakistan fight over Kashmir

ReutersNuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan have fought two wars and a limited conflict over Kashmir. But why do they dispute the territory - and how did it start?How old is this...

Keir Starmer has finally got something RIGHT - so why is everyone moaning?

But I’m not going to pile in when it actually gets something right. Because, to my astonishment, it just has.Striking a trade deal with India after years of tough negotiations is a big win for...

Americans used to be steadfast in their support for Israel. Those days are gone

Americans used to be steadfast in their support for Israel. Those days are gone24 minutes agoTom BatemanUS State Department correspondent•tombatemanLuke MintzBBC News•lukemintzGiles EdwardsBBC...

Iranian nationals held over UK terror plot 'had been under surveillance for weeks'

IRANIAN nationals arrested on terror charges had been under surveillance "for quite some time", security experts said last night. On Saturday, five men - four of them Iranian nationals -were detained...

Keir Starmer accused of 'desperate panic' as Labour plans Nigel Farage 'smear campaign'

Keir Starmer has been accused of “desperate panic” as it emerged he plans a smear campaign against Nigel Farage following Reform’s stunning victories in last week’s local elections. Labour...

Huge blow to Ed Miliband as Reform councillors declare war on net zero plans

Reform UK has launched a campaign against net zero developments in rural areas, dealing a significant blow to Ed Miliband. Deputy leader Richard Tice announced that the party will use its newfound...

Clair Obscur: How a passion project became 2025's most talked-about game

Clair Obscur: How a passion project became 2025's most talked-about game45 minutes agoMel Ramsay & Tom RichardsonBBC NewsbeatSandfall InteractiveIn 2020, at the height of the Covid pandemic,...