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Police officers - one of them pointing with the outstretched arm, stand by a car near the scene in Stockton

Four killed in shooting at family gathering in California

Police say 10 others are injured in what they believe is a "targeted" shooting, with children among the victims.

1 hr ago
US & Canada
Up close image of Trump's face.

Venezuela condemns Trump airspace closure warning

The US says it is fighting drugs smuggling, but Venezuela says Donald Trump's aim is to topple President Nicolás Maduro.

10 hrs ago
Latin America
Police officers - one of them pointing with the outstretched arm, stand by a car near the scene in Stockton

Four killed in shooting at family gathering in California

Police say 10 others are injured in what they believe is a "targeted" shooting, with children among the victims.

1 hr ago
US & Canada
Up close image of Trump's face.

Venezuela condemns Trump airspace closure warning

The US says it is fighting drugs smuggling, but Venezuela says Donald Trump's aim is to topple President Nicolás Maduro.

10 hrs ago
Latin America
Rescuers attempt to pull a car from rapidly moving floodwaters in Indonesia

Death toll from Indonesia flooding rises to 442

Hundreds have been killed across South East Asia, with monsoons exacerbated by cyclones also affecting Thailand and Malaysia.

2 hrs ago
Asia

Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israel's president

"An immediate end to the trial would greatly help lower the flames and promote broad reconciliation," Israel's PM says.

2 hrs ago
World

Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146 as thousands pay respects

Authorities say they have completed searches of four of the seven towers as part of a criminal investigation.

2 hrs ago
Asia

Drinking is a way of life in Ireland. Can a warning label change that?

From sober curious to dedicated pint-lovers, 20-somethings tell us about their outlook on drinking.

13 hrs ago
Europe

It's time to lock in and let your winter arc begin

It helps you ignore distractions and achieve your goals - but how do you avoid burning out?

14 hrs ago

Weekend reads

Man bathing in icy lake (Credit: Getty Images)

The special fat that burns calories when it's cold

Brown fat burns energy when we are cold. Now scientists are trying to harness its powers to fight obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Winter by Wendy Red Star, part of the Winter Count: Embracing the Cold at the National Gallery of Canada (Credit: Wendy Red Star)

This Indigenous winter scene is not what it seems

Satirical artist Wendy Red Star is debunking myths and upending cliches about First Nation and Native people. Now two exhibitions are featuring her work.


Premier League

Mohamed Salah
LIVE

Premier League: Three games under way after Man Utd beat Crystal Palace

Listen and follow live updates of Sunday's Premier League action, including Liverpool's trip to West Ham.


Arts in Motion

Elif Shafak says her writing style is 'a little bit drunk'

Elif Shafak says her writing style is 'a little bit drunk'

British-Turkish novelist Elif Shafak tells the BBC her writing is guided by intuition rather than a rigid plan.
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Best Audio of the Week

The Global Story, The Global Story, The international drama of Miss Universe

The Global Story

The international drama of Miss Universe

The Interview, The Interview, Maria Ressa: The information apocalypse is threatening democracy

The Interview

Maria Ressa: The information apocalypse is threatening democracy

Good Bad Billionaire, Good Bad Billionaire, Tyler Perry: Homeless to Hollywood entrepreneur

Good Bad Billionaire

Tyler Perry: Homeless to Hollywood entrepreneur

More or Less, Is there a stock market crash coming?

More or Less

Is there a stock market crash coming?

Business Daily, Business Daily, What makes a basketball team worth $10bn?

Business Daily

What makes a basketball team worth $10bn?

Witness History, Witness History, Toy Story: the first digitally-animated feature film

Witness History

Toy Story: the first digitally-animated feature film

The Documentary Podcast, Raising children on a warming planet

The Documentary Podcast

Raising children on a warming planet

History's Heroes, History's Toughest Heroes, Margery Kempe: Ministry of Tears

History's Heroes

Margery Kempe: Ministry of Tears


More news

People navigate floodwaters on a makeshift raft as heavy rains from Cyclone ''Ditwah'' sweep through Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 29 November 2025.

At least 193 dead in Sri Lanka flood, many more missing

A state of emergency is announced as Sri Lanka grapples with its worst weather disaster in years.

6 hrs ago
Asia
Hong Kong fire

How the deadly Hong Kong fire spread in minutes

Iran to boycott World Cup draw over visa issue

Iran say they plan to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in the United States next week because of the limited number of visas for their delegation.

3 hrs ago
Iran

Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia

The two ships struck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia.

8 hrs ago
Europe
Indian freedom struggle march by women

Forgotten photos reveal women who powered India's freedom struggle

Newly found photos highlight women’s key role in Mahatma Gandhi’s civil disobedience movement against British rule.

14 hrs ago
Asia
A man in a red and black jacket holds up a banknote. He is seated while people stand around him

Why I spend hours painstakingly repairing banknotes

Fixing cash is a thriving new business in Gaza after Israel stopped transfers of banknotes and banks were destroyed and looted.

14 hrs ago
Middle East
An image of two young boys on a phone.

More than 70,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run health ministry says

Two young brothers were among the latest killed - reportedly in an Israeli air strike as the Gaza ceasefire remains fragile.

15 hrs ago
Middle East

Editor's picks

Why ancient Roman buildings last for millennia

Why ancient Roman buildings last for millennia

The ancient concrete made by the Romans is teaching modern construction some new tricks.

History
The birthplace of the alphabet in ancient Egypt

The birthplace of the alphabet in ancient Egypt

In 1905, archaeologists in Egypt found mysterious inscriptions carved into the walls of a 4,000-year-old mine.

Humans
Rare footage of the Nazi Hindenburg airship crash

Rare footage of the WW2 Nazi Hindenburg airship crash

Witness what passengers saw from inside the Hindenburg, the moment the massive airship erupted in flames.

History
Behind Lady Diana’s 'first' picture

How the first 'sensational' picture of Lady Diana came about

It starts nearly 40 years ago, when a teenage girl is pulled out of obscurity and thrust into the spotlight.

History
100 years of the photo booth

The machine that captured a million memories

Once a curiosity, photo booths are having a surprising revival as an escape from our digital world.

Culture & Experiences
Japan's tomb of buried photos still revealing its secrets

Japan's tomb of buried photos revealing its secrets

The Japanese photographer who buried hundreds of photos and the journey to revive his legacy.

Time Frame
How sex with Neanderthals changed us forever

How sex with Neanderthals changed us forever

We find out what we gained when Homo sapiens mated with Homo neanderthalensis many thousands of years ago.

Science
The first view inside Tutankhamun's tomb

A view inside King Tutankhamun's tomb

One month after the famous discovery, photographer Harry Burton recreated the first view of Tutankhamun's tomb.

History

Watch list

Neytiri, played by Zoe Saldana in Avatar: Fire and Ash, looking distressed

12 of the best films to watch this December

From the third instalment of the Avatar phenomenon to a Timothée Chalamet-starring awards contender – these are the films to watch at the cinema and stream at home this month.

Lena Headey in Abandons (Credit: Fiona Nolan/ Netflix)

Nine of the best TV shows to watch this December

From Netflix's new female-led Western with Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson to the return of post-apocalyptic hit Fallout and the final ever episodes of Stranger Things.


Science and Health

The mysterious fungus that could help astronauts

Mould found at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster appears to be feeding off the radiation. Could we use it to shield astronauts from cosmic rays?
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In Case You Missed It

Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor sat together on a rock in 1965 (Credit: Getty Images)

The story behind Elizabeth Taylor's 1966 TV meltdown

Richard Burton, born 100 years ago this month, was famously married - twice - to Elizabeth Taylor. In 1966, a BBC interview with them saw a furious Taylor come to her husband's aid.

Winterlights festival in Luxembourg City from above (Credit: PierreBK/ Luxembourg City Tourist Office)

In search of Europe's best Christmas market

After years of sweating through summer festivities in Australia, one family swapped sunscreen for snow – and found festive bliss in an unexpected European capital.

Person sitting at their desk with their hands on their lower back, stretching it forwards (Credit: Getty Images)

Seated salsa: The sitting solution to a sore back

Lower back pain is a chronic condition that affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. A simple exercise could be a big help.


Business

U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein appears in a photograph taken for the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services' sex offender registry March 28, 2017

Why the rich and powerful couldn't say no to Epstein

The late sex offender maintained contact with wealthy and influential people even after his first conviction.
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US & Canada news

US President Donald Trump looks on as he participates in a call with service members of the US Army

US halts all asylum claim decisions after National Guard shooting

The directive comes hours after Donald Trump said the US will pause migration from "third-world countries".

What we know about shooting of National Guard in Washington DC

National Guard member dies after shooting in Washington DC

Carney's new Alberta oil pipeline deal already faces opposition


More world news

View of kayaks with banner floating on sea

Climate protesters in kayaks disrupt operations at Australia port

Dozens have been arrested during climate protests at one of the world's biggest coal export ports.

Kazakh pair accused of using spycam and earpieces to win A$1.2m in casino

'Too scared to speak': Nigerian villagers on living in the midst of kidnap gangs

Moment huge fireball destroys Sydney waste facility


Business

Airbus A320-214 of FlyOne against a blue sky

Flights returning to normal after Airbus warning grounded planes

Around 6,000 planes were affected after an issue that could corrupt data was discovered.

French farm has €90,000 worth of snails stolen

Starmer to back Budget after Reeves accused of misleading public

Seized luxury goods reveal scale of UK text scams


Sport

Billy Bonds MBE

West Ham legend Bonds dies aged 79

Billy Bonds, West Ham's record appearance maker who led them to two FA Cup titles, passes away peacefully on Sunday morning.

LIVE

Scottish Premiership: Rangers goalless with Falkirk in early stages

Root questions need for pink-ball Ashes Test but Head in favour

Norris 'will try everything' to win title in Qatar


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The Climate Question

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The Documentary Podcast, Young and stateless

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The Documentary Podcast, Ireland's new alcohol warning

The Documentary Podcast

Ireland's new alcohol warning

The Documentary Podcast, What is the 'Shadow Fleet'?

The Documentary Podcast

What is the 'Shadow Fleet'?

More or Less, Richard Thaler and The Winner’s Curse

More or Less

Richard Thaler and The Winner’s Curse

The Documentary Podcast, Brain fog and perimenopause

The Documentary Podcast

Brain fog and perimenopause

You're Dead to Me, You're Dead To Me, Viking Women (Radio Edit)

You're Dead to Me

Viking Women (Radio Edit)

CrowdScience, CrowdScience, How big is a rainbow?

CrowdScience

How big is a rainbow?


Tech

Two women side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. The woman on the right has short dyed-pink hair, glasses and is wearing a black top. The woman on the left has long dark brown hair and is wearing a black top. Behind them are tables with other people sat at them.

Is tracking your adult children OK or should parents learn to let go?

An expert says parents need their children "to be exposed to challenges" in their lives.

No, your favourite influencer hasn't got a dozen dachshund dogs. It's just AI

Barcelona distances itself from sponsor's cryptocurrency after backlash

TikTok car stunt leaves friend brain damaged


Science & health

A woman and man pose showing their 'six packs'

They have six packs - but they're still jumping on and off weight-loss jabs

As weight-loss drugs grow more popular, experts warn of the risks of using them without supervision for quick, cosmetic results.

Lightning detected on Mars for the first time, scientists say

At 15 my best friend promised she'd have my baby. Now I'm a mum

Why humans enjoy feasting together


Culture

A seated middle-aged man in a dark shirt with long curly hair looks sombrely into the camera.

Sir Tom Stoppard, playwright famed for his wit and depth, dies at 88

The King and Queen pay tribute to a "dear friend who wore his genius lightly".

Sir Tom Stoppard: Witty and playful writer who took ideas seriously

The Wiggles issue statement after appearing in Ecstasy music video

The hunt for a true Christmas market - in the UK


Arts

Illustration of Shakespeare reciting Hamlet to his family (Credit: Alamy)

Why Shakespeare's wife and son remain a mystery

Oscar-tipped new film Hamnet imagines the home life of William and Agnes Shakespeare – and the "soul-crushing" loss of their child. It's a powerful story that fills in many blanks.

Inside the largest private gothic palace in Venice

The truth about Tudor England's 'most hated woman'

The secret lives of Yakuza women


Watch

Experience life aboard the Titanic like never before

A virtual trip aboard the Titanic

Tech Now steps aboard the historic Titanic ship for a virtual trip on its maiden voyage in 1912.
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Travel

A view of the Himalayas under bunting (Credit: Kelzang Dorjee)

Bhutan's long-secluded 'hidden paradise'

Bhutan only opened to the outside world in 1974. Yet, one region remained closed for decades afterwards, and is one of the Himalayas' best-kept secrets.

Dublin pubs where the Guinness is perfect

The controversial snack that fuels Norwegian trips

A stunning car-free village reached by cable car


World's Table

A black and white image of Hemings in Jefferson's Monticello kitchen (Credit: Alamy)

The hidden history of a classic American dish

Mac and cheese is one of the most popular dishes in the US, but its rise can likely be traced back to an enslaved Black chef who worked for Thomas Jefferson.

What Mamdani's win means for NYC's food scene

Why Marseille restaurants are offering gourmet food for €1

100 dishes in 40 days: India's epic wedding feast


Earth

A ginger cat with a white nose and throat closes its eyes as it is petted by an owner on a pale grey sofa

Cats became our companions way later than you think

In true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to join us on the sofa.

'I panic every time she coughs': Delhi's toxic air is making its children sick

Australian environment laws set for biggest overhaul in decades

'Once in 300 years' rain hits Thai city as floods ravage South East Asia


Video

Wild dogs rescue trapped newborn pups

Wild dogs rescue trapped newborn pups

When their den collapses, it's a race against time for this wild dog mother to rescue the youngest pups.

Climbing the highest sea cliff in Europe

John Grisham on why he still writes as trends shift

Behind the scenes of Hollywood's most daring car stunts


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