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POLL: Is the BBC right to raise the licence fee?

Millions across the UK are set to face another increase in the cost of a BBC licence, with the annual fee climbing to £180 from April 1, up from the current £174.50. The Department for...

All you need to know about the 2026 Winter Olympics

Getty ImagesKatie FalkinghamBBC Sport senior journalist in Livigno42 minutes agoIt's snow time.The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are upon us and Italy is ready - almost - to host 'the greatest...

Trump-style visa sanctions force three African nations to accept 3,000 UK deportations

Three African nations capitulated to Britain's Trump-style visa sanction threats after refusing to accept deported illegal migrants.Over 3,000 illegal migrants and criminals from Namibia, Angola and...

NHS hires nurse to 'support' cousin-parents in city where 46% of one group wed relatives

An NHS trust has appointed a specialist nurse dedicated to supporting families where parents share close blood relations.Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust advertised a vacancy for a...

US forces 'launch new strikes' on ISIS in Syria killing or capturing 50 terrorists

US Air Force (Image: SYRIA)US forces have unleashed a wave of strikes against ISIS targets in Syria killing or capturing more than 50 terrorists. The Middle Eastern country is still a hotbed for...

Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system

Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system1 hour agoKaty Austin,Transport correspondentandSimon Browning,Transport reporter Getty ImagesThere are warnings of queues at passport...

Italy foils 'Russian cyber-attacks' at Winter Games

Getty ImagesElizabeth BotcherbyBBC Sport journalist1 hour agoItaly has foiled "Russian origin" cyber-attacks targeting the Winter Olympics, says Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.He said websites...

Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 4 new release time explained after shakeup

WARNING: This article contains spoilers from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is in full swing now and fans of the Game of Thrones spin-off are desperate for the...

Snowboard begins as curling continues - Thursday's Winter Olympics guide

2 February 2026Updated 9 hours agoThe 25th Winter Olympics will feature almost 3,000 athletes from 90 countries competing for 116 medals at Milan-Cortina. Team GB have sent 53 athletes to the Games...

Lamonte McLemore dead: 60s legend's cause of death announced in heartbreaking statement

Lamonte McLemore dead: 60s legend dies as cause of death announced (Image: Getty)Lamonte McLemore, founding member of the 5th dimension, has died aged 90. McLemore dieD on Tuesday at his home in Las...

‘Absurd!' Keir Starmer blasted as he prepares speech on ‘decency’ after yesterday’s chaos

Keir Starmer has been blasted as he prepares to deliver a speech on ‘decency’ and ‘upholding values’, a day after admitting he knew about Mandelson’s friendship with Epstein before...

Trump's 'creepy' Valentine's Day email asks supporters to show love in one way

President Donald Trump has delivered a Valentine's Day message to his devoted followers - express affection through donations.In a fundraising email dispatched on Tuesday, titled "Will I hear from...

Urgent warning issued to Brits in Spain and Portugal

Chairs are pictured floating in a flooded street of Alcacer do Sal, south of Portugal, during Leonardo storm on February 4, 2026. The Iberian peninsula on February 4, 2026 braced for a violent storm,...

BBC Traitors winner Stephen Libby 'finally' breaks silence on fan request

The Traitors champion Stephen Libby has sparked excitement amongst followers after posting a much-anticipated update.Following his BBC triumph alongside fellow Traitor Rachel Duffy, Stephen has...

I tried pizza ordered by Kim Kardashian after Met Gala and had one complaint

I tried the pizza Kim Kardashian ordered in bulk after her 2022 Met Gala appearance (Image: Abigail Nicholson)When my fiancé revealed we were jetting off to New York as an anniversary surprise, my...