The process of choosing a new pope is typically a peaceful one, though one conclave over 400 years ago ended in a brawl when cardinals could not decide who to vote for. At the 1605 conclave,...
Escape to the Country made a delightful return to our screens with a fresh episode on Tuesday (29 April). The episode featured Sonali Shah guiding a couple through the scenic landscapes of North...
Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney have been savaged by members of their own party after a landmark Supreme Court ruling on transgender people. Falkirk East MSP Michelle Thomson broke ranks to demand...
The funeral of Pope Francis was watched by millions world-wide. It attracted as many viewers as any major sporting event could hope to. It was a solemn and yet majestic occasion as we were all...
While modern royal matches are now based entirely upon love, it wasn't always that way. Typically, they were dictated by foreign alliances, and it was common for royal brides and grooms to only meet...
Leaders from across the globe are expected to attend the funeral of Pope Francis today (Saturday) as the world mourns and pays tribute to the widely-respected religious figurehead. Pope Francis, the...
Meghan Markle has surprised a British TV star with a thoughtful gift—four years after a fiery on-air bust-up that made international headlines. The Duchess of Sussex sent a jar of homemade jam from...
Runners across the UK who are hoping to take part in next year’s London Marathon have a limited window in which to enter the ballot.The ballot for the 2026 race officially opened today (April 25),...
Pope saved my children's future by bringing us to Italy, says Syrian migrant35 minutes agoLebo DisekoGlobal religion correspondent in RomeGetty Images"You are not alone."That was Pope Francis's...
Reform UK criticised for candidates' offensive posts55 minutes agoDamian GrammaticasPolitical correspondentPhil KempPolitical reporterGetty ImagesReform UK is fielding local election candidates who...
Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican? 44 minutes agoGetty ImagesWhen the world learned of Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, a cardinal with longstanding ties to the US...
What next after the death of Pope Francis?1 hour agoRobert PlummerBBC NewsReutersPope Francis has died at the age of 88, after 12 years as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church.His death has...
Prison staff to demand electric stun guns in jails1 hour agoGeorge WrightBBC NewsPA MediaPrison officers are to demand that staff be immediately given electric stun guns to protect themselves while...
What next after the death of Pope Francis?18 minutes agoRobert PlummerBBC NewsReutersPope Francis has died at the age of 88, after 12 years as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church.His death...
A BBC Breakfast reporter issued a complaint as she reported live from a UK airport during Monday's (21 April) episode of the programme. The instalment of BBC Breakfast was fronted by Sally Nugent and...