Czechoslovakia: Czechs and Slovaks mark 30 years since Velvet Divorce

Thirty years since their break-up, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have a harmonious relationship.

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The Papers: Better times ahead, says PM, and tributes to Pope

The first front pages of 2023 cover a range of stories, including Rishi Sunak promising "better times ahead".

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TV presenter Matthew Bassett shows life goes on with spinal injury

A trip to the beach changed Matthew Bassett's life - now he's determined to say yes to everything.

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Brighton & Hove Albion 2-4 Arsenal: Gunners extend lead to seven points

Arsenal move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League despite a second-half wobble at Brighton.

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Covid in China: WHO calls on Beijing to strengthen its response

As Covid surges in China, the WHO meets Chinese officials and calls for more real-time data.

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New Year Honours 2023: Brian May and Lionesses on list

The Queen guitarist is knighted in a list that also celebrates the Lionesses' Euro 2022 victory.

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Pelé: Why black Brazilians like me mourn the King

Pelé won his first World Cup only 70 years after slavery was finally abolished in Brazil.

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Vivienne Westwood: Designers on her influence and legacy

Three designers, spanning generations, recall the influence of the pioneering fashion creator.

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Andrew Tate: Romanian police to hold influencer for 30 days

The controversial influencer is detained in an investigation into rape and human trafficking.

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Police arrest suspect in murder of four Idaho university students

The arrest comes six weeks after four students were found stabbed to death in their beds.

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Southwest Airlines says sorry again as flight chaos continues

The US airline has struggled to regain its footing after a winter storm, leaving travellers stranded.

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Pele: A sporting icon who made football beautiful

The life of the man regarded by many as the finest ever player of the "beautiful game".

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Wallasey pub shooting: Third arrest over Christmas Eve attack

A 31-year-old man is held after Elle Edwards was killed and four men were injured on Merseyside.

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Cost of Living: Upcycling comeback amid money-saving drive

Upcycler Eleri fitted a new kitchen for her friend using £300 worth of upcycled materials.

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At this Texas school, every student is a teen mother

Motherhood has been at the centre of heated US debate - this school shows how it's reshaping lives.

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Bolivia: Anger rises as opposition leader Camacho arrested

Luis Fernando Camacho is accused of fomenting a coup, but some are calling it a kidnapping.

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Energy giant ExxonMobil sues EU to block energy windfall tax

The US company says the levy on its profits will discourage future investment in Europe.

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TikTok: Welsh speakers use social media to teach others

Meet the social media influencers sharing their love of the Welsh language to new audiences.

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Cost of living: Deliveroo and Uber couriers face uphill struggle

Gig economy workers say they're having to make changes as orders drop and their wages stagnate.

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Strikes: Border Force, rail and driving test staff walk out

About 1,000 workers at six UK airports will resume their walkout over pay and conditions.

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The Papers: 'Strikes to escalate' and 'toxic' Sandhurst culture

Looming strikes and sexual assault claims at the Sandhurst military academy lead the papers.

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Fresh appeal for Lyla Lake, 13, missing over Christmas

Police issue a new CCTV image of Lyla Lake, who was last seen at Reading train station a week ago.

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Man, 62, dies after being hit by police car in Livingston

An investigation has begun after a pedestrian was struck by a marked police car in Livingston on Boxing Day.

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Four injured in Evesham suspected gas explosion

Properties were evacuated and four people taken to hospital after the incident in Evesham.

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Book 2023: Prince Harry's Spare kicks off publishing bonanza

Join us as we lift the curtain on some of the most anticipated books coming our way next year.

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Train strikes: Services expected to start later as latest walkout ends

Passengers are being urged to check travel times as rail workers finish their latest walkout.

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The Papers: 'Light of our life' and '£40,000 hit to incomes'

Tributes to Elle Edwards, who was shot dead in a pub on Christmas Eve, dominate Tuesday's front papers.

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Do not reduce UK's modern slavery protections, Theresa May warns

The former PM tells the BBC that Rishi Sunak should avoid creating new loopholes for criminal gangs.

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Iran protests: Family of football legend Ali Daei stopped from leaving

The wife and daughter of Ali Daei, who has backed protesters, are taken off a flight out of Iran.

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Stars' tributes after death of actor Ronan Vibert

Kathy Burke and Richard E Grant are among the celebrity names remembering Ronan Vibert.

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Premier League: State of play as English top flight returns after World Cup

As the Premier League returns following the World Cup break, BBC Sport brings you up to speed on where it left off.

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Buy now, pay later: Things you need to know about the loan schemes

With the winter sales season in full swing here's what you need to know before borrowing money.

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Al-Shabab: 14 Iranian fishermen freed years after abduction

Some of the 14 fishermen were abducted by al-Shabab militants off the Somali coast eight years ago.

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US storm: Death toll in historic Arctic freeze rises to 24

Transport chaos and power cuts wreak havoc as much of North America shivers in blizzard conditions.

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Tribute paid to woman fatally struck by police car on Christmas Eve

The family of Rachael Moore, 22, who died on Christmas Eve, describes her as a "caring friend".

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The corner shop opening its doors on Christmas Day to tackle loneliness

A corner shop in Twickenham has been opening on Christmas Day for 25 years to help fight loneliness.

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US winter storm: Americans and Canadians face mass outages on Christmas Day

At least 19 deaths are linked to a massive winter storm that continues to pummel the US and Canada.

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Pope condemns human 'hunger for wealth and power' at Christmas Eve Mass

His comments at Christmas Eve Mass in the Vatican follow previous remarks about the war in Ukraine.

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Kirsty Young: Former Desert Island Discs presenter reveals 'awful' experience with chronic pain

The former Desert Island Discs host returns to the radio programme - this time as the interviewee.

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Dog starts house fire after turning on hairdryer

Crews were called to Hockley, Essex, on Christmas Eve and treated the dog and owner at the scene.

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Prince Harry and Megan criticise the Sun's Jeremy Clarkson apology

A spokesperson for the royal couple says the newspaper profited off "hate, violence and misogyny".

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Megan Thee Stallion: Jury finds Tory Lanez guilty of shooting rapper

Lanez faces more than 20 years in jail for wounding the Grammy award-winning rapper in 2020.

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White Christmas forecast for parts of Scotland

A Met Office yellow alert for snow and ice has been put in place for Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

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Train strikes: Passengers brace for Christmas Eve disruption

Trains will stop running at around 15:00 on Saturday, as walkouts on the railways and other industries continue.

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Santa-filled armoured truck gets stuck in Cornwall lane

The Santas, who were thought to be on a pub crawl, got wedged in a hedge in Cornwall.

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Rishi Sunak thanks public servants with surprise Christmas calls

Rishi Sunak calls diplomats, Royal Navy crew and other workers to thank them for their efforts.

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Boiling water turns to snow in freezing US state

Even boiling water is freezing as dangerously cold temperatures sweep large parts of the US.

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Zara Aleena: Family members 'completely destroyed' by murder

Zara Aleena's aunt says the family is struggling with daily life six months on from her murder.

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The Sun apologises over Jeremy Clarkson's Meghan column

The newspaper says it regrets publishing the piece, in which Clarkson said he "hated" the duchess.

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He Huang: How a comedian divided Chinese social media

Chinese comedian He Huang went viral with a performance in Sydney, prompting a heated response.

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The Papers: 'Threat to gender law' and 'stay away' from nan

Headlines include clashes over Scotland's gender law and advice to avoid nan if you have flu.

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Princess of Wales Kate pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth at carol service

Hundreds of people recognised for showcasing community values are recognised in the service.

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The making of a young Hero of Ukraine

Quentin Sommerville traces the journey of a 22 year old from the start of the war to being awarded the highest honour for bravery.

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Are teachers in the top 10% of earners in some areas?

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said teachers are in the top 10% of earners in some parts of the country.

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The people who rent the same Christmas tree year after year

Some people are choosing to hire their Christmas tree to try to reduce waste and help the environment.

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In pictures: Zelensky's momentous day in Washington

The Ukrainian president takes his first foreign trip since Russia invaded his country in February.

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Pele: Brazil great's cancer has advanced, says hospital

Brazil great Pele's cancer is advancing, according to the hospital where the 82-year-old is being treated.

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Beth Mead wins Sports Personality of the Year

England and Arsenal footballer Beth Mead is crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2022, ahead of Ben Stokes and Eve Muirhead.

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World Cup: The crowd goes wild for Argentina... in Bangladesh

Argentina has had an army of supporters in the South Asian country since the days of Maradona.

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Elon Musk to quit as Twitter CEO when replacement found

Elon Musk says he will resign as soon as he finds someone "foolish enough" to take over the job.

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Brixton Academy: Tributes to security worker killed in Asake gig crush

Relatives pay tribute to security contractor Gaby Hutchinson who died in a crush at Brixton O2 Academy.

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The two sides of Scotland's gender law debate

MSPs are set to decide on the controversial plans to reform gender recognition legislation.

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Newspaper headlines: 'You'd better watch out' and 'avoid taking risks'

Warnings from ministers and NHS bosses ahead of Wednesday's ambulance strike cover front pages.

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Ros Atkins on... China’s Covid surge

As China deals with a new Covid wave, Ros Atkins looks at why it’s hard to assess its scale.

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Deadly California earthquake leaves thousands without power

The magnitude 6.4 tremor struck overnight, killing at least two people and damaging roads and buildings.

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Georgia Harrison: Revenge porn made me feel 'worthless'

The former Love Island contestant told the BBC she wants the government to simplify laws in the UK.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Ambulance strike threatens lives' and 'call a taxi'

Strikes by ambulance service workers and nurses dominate the front pages on Tuesday.

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Bob Stewart MP tells human rights activist to 'go back to Bahrain'

Human rights activist Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei has complained to the Tory Party over the incident.

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Man armed with knife shot dead by police

Police were called to reports of an armed man threatening people at a home in Carlisle.

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NHS trust apologises as man kept in hospital for more than a year

The man tried to "escape" on one occasion and broke his arm in the process, a court hears.

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'Doddie Weir was incredible - he'll be truly missed'

Sports fans pay their tributes to the Scottish rugby legend who died from motor neurone disease.

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Glass Onion: Daniel Craig's Knives Out sequel continues Whodunit craze

Glass Onion is the latest in a string of film and TV series which reflect a resurgence of the genre.

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Battery lights vs mains LED bulbs: What's cheaper?

As some shoppers swap mains bulbs for battery lights, we investigate if money is really being saved.

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Ukraine: Russia to deploy musicians to front to boost morale

The new "front-line creative brigade" will consist of volunteer musicians and mobilised recruits.

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Twitter to stop users linking to big social media platforms

The move affects content from Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon among other social media sites.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Villagers celebrate Hamza Yassin's victory

Residents in the Ardnamurchan peninsula were cheering on their friend in the dance final.

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Canada's polar-bear capital Churchill warms too fast for bears

The amount of time without sea-ice is becoming too long for the bears to survive, experts say.

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False climate lockdown claims in Oxford lead to death threats

After false claims of a "climate lockdown" in Oxford spread online, councillors receive death threats.

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Looking after thousands of Northern Ireland's abandoned mines

BBC News NI is granted rare access to one of the 2,500 disused mines across Northern Ireland.

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December strikes: 1,200 army personnel to cover for ambulances and border force

Plans for military personnel to keep front-line services running are in place, the government says.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'bright lights'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Taraneh Alidoosti: Top Iran actress who supported protests arrested

Taraneh Alidoosti is accused of "spreading falsehoods" about the protest movement gripping Iran.

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Frankie Dettori: Jockey says he will ride for one final season before retiring

Jockey Frankie Dettori announces that 2023 will be his final season after riding more than 3,300 winners in a 35-year career.

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The 'one-in-a-million' denied a glowing future

Detectives say Ross McCullam had the potential to kill again after he brutally murdered his girlfriend.

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The Papers: 'Get a grip PM' and King 'seeks peace' with Harry

Saturday's front pages focus on the NHS strikes and tensions within the Royal Family.

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Hospitals told to free up beds for ambulance strike

Health bosses warn of "extensive disruption" as staff are set to walk out on December 21 and 28.

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Sweden Furuvik zoo: Anger over shooting of chimpanzees in zoo escape

Critics ask why the Swedish zoo shot the chimpanzees instead of tranquilising them.

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Former US President Donald Trump sells out NFT trading cards

The former US president flogs 'gifts' showing him as a superhero, astronaut and Nascar driver.

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When are the train strikes and what is the dispute about?

Disruption on the railways is expected, with industrial action in December and January.

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SNP budget may go down in left-leaning history

John Swinney has gone some way to address SNP criticisms with a budget that was devolution in action.

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Stretford and Urmston by-election: Polling stations close

The result of the Stretford and Urmston by-election is expected to be announced early on Friday.

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Storm Efraín: Waist-deep floodwaters in Madrid metro after heavy rain

Video shows gushing water and submerged platforms as Storm Efraín shuts forces several stations.

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Polish police chief in hospital after gift from Ukrainian officials explodes

A gift the officer received from a senior Ukrainian official explodes at police headquarters in Warsaw.

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Mortgages: What happens if I miss a payment?

Homeowners are worried about higher mortgage costs - but lenders must help those struggling.

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The Papers: 'Channel horror' and 'give nurses a deal'

Several of Thursday's papers lead with the migrant boat that got into difficulty while crossing the Channel.

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World Cup: France fans jubilant as Morocco's dream ends

Celebrations for Les Bleus as Moroccan fans are left in silent despair.

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World Cup 2022: France 2-0 Morocco - France edge past Morocco to set up Argentina final

Defending world champions France edge past Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium to set up a World Cup final against Argentina.

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Military housing: Families say they're living in damp, mouldy conditions

In a rare show of discontent, personnel say they wait days or sometimes weeks for repairs.

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Boris Johnson makes more than £1m from speeches since leaving office

The former PM's paid appearances since September include speeches in America, India and Portugal.

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Twitter Files spark debate about ‘blacklisting’

Revelations about Twitter's content moderation decisions have raised questions about political bias.

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Free school meals for Bradford primary after public donates £50,000

Hundreds of people asked to help, after Alishah's family spoke about struggling to pay for hot meals.

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The papers: The PM's plans for the asylum system, and the latest on the strikes

The PM's plan for the asylum system, and the rail and nurses' strikes lead several of today's papers.

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Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff hurt in Top Gear crash

The BBC TV show co-host needed hospital treatment after the crash while filming at an aerodrome.

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US charges Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding investors

Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of a scheme to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX.

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Nice: Eight guilty over the deadly Bastille Day lorry attack

They are given jail terms from two to 18 years over the 2016 lorry attack that left 86 people dead.

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Avatar: The Way of Water reviews vary wildly between critics

The Way of Water is the follow-up to 2009's Avatar, the highest-grossing movie of all time.

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Train strikes: Widespread delays expected as latest walkouts loom

About 40,000 rail workers will start walking out on Tuesday in a row about jobs and pay.

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Russia's Putin scraps trademark year-end news conference

No reason is given, but there is growing unease among Russians over President Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

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Nurses' strike: Union accuses minister of belligerence after talks fail

Strikes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are set to go ahead on Thursday after talks fail.

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Cwmbran: Man with broken hip taken to hospital tied to plank

Melvyn Ryan's granddaughter, Nicole Lea, says she was told no ambulances were available.

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Lockerbie bombing suspect will not face death penalty

Abu Agila Masud is the first person charged on US soil in connection with the 1988 airline attack.

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US immigration: 'They'd rather die than return to Nicaragua'

A record number of Nicaraguans are heading to the US as conditions worsen at home.

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Homes for Ukraine: Sponsorship ends for thousands of Ukrainians

BBC analysis finds 51,000 Ukrainians have reached the end of their six-month sponsorship in the UK.

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K-pop: The rise of the virtual girl bands

They may sing and dance like other musicians but they are made with artificial intelligence.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Lake horror' and troops to act as 'strike breakers'

Children hospitalised after falling in a lake and troops to be used in strikes feature on front pages.

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Hospitals in England pay £5,200 for one agency doctor's shift

Figures obtained by Labour through Freedom of Information requests reveal staff pressures in the NHS.

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King Charles and Camilla's Christmas card shows pair at Highland Games

They pick an image from September's Highland Games for first festive card since Charles became King.

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LadBaby and Martin Lewis rework Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas

The duo will make their fifth assault on the charts with a cover of Do They Know It's Christmas.

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Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg... in 60 seconds

Laura Kuenssberg questions guests including NHS England's medical director and the foreign secretary.

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Ukraine war: Odesa and Melitopol under attack

Russian drone attacks leave 1.5 million Ukrainians without power and Kyiv bombards occupied Melitopol.

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Plebs: Bafta nominated sitcom comes to an end

After ten years, Ancient Rome sitcom Plebs is coming to an end with a feature-length finale.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Lion hearts broken' after England World Cup loss

Pictures of captain Harry Kane cover the front pages after England's World Cup loss to France.

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Rita Moreno: If I wasn't Hispanic, I'd have had a different career

West Side Story icon Rita Moreno says discrimination left her with an unfair share of rubbish film roles.

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Eva Kaili: Senior EU lawmaker arrested over alleged bribery by Gulf state

Prosecutors suspect the country tried to influence European Parliament decisions using bribery.

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The seven-day-a-week life of a maid for Qatar's royal and rich

Maids in Qatar often work long hours without a day off, despite changes to employment law.

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Biodiversity: What is a mass extinction and are we causing one?

While scientists agree on the dire state of life on Earth, they don't always agree on how we should describe it.

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Six PCs banned from policing for grossly offensive messages

Two officers are sacked and four more told they would have been if they had not already left.

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Nimco Ali: Adviser to step down to avoid serving under Braverman

Nimco Ali says she's on a "completely different planet" from the home secretary during a broadcast interview.

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Ricky Gervais: There's no way James Corden stole my joke

In October, James Corden was accused of stealing a Ricky Gervais joke on The Late Late Show.

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Slaves: British punk band change name to Soft Play after criticism

The UK duo admit they responded to previous controversy "from a place of fear and defensiveness".

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Christmas dinner hacks to reduce your energy spend

These energy-efficient suggestions will keep the oven turned off.

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The Papers: 'Palace anger' and 'direct hit' at Queen's legacy

Reaction to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's new Netflix series dominates Friday's papers.

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Schengen: No EU border-free zone for Romania and Bulgaria

EU ministers vote to admit Croatia to the Schengen zone, but Romania and Bulgaria must wait.

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Girl band Flo win the Brits rising star award

The London-based trio follow in the footsteps of previous winners Sam Fender, Celeste and Tom Odell.

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Harry Dunn: Justice for family three years after crash death

The teenager's death in 2019 led to a diplomatic row between the US and British governments.

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First King Charles 50p coins enter circulation

Anyone receiving change in post offices across the UK may get a King Charles 50p coin for the first time.

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The Papers: 'Christmas general strike' and 'Hancock forced out'

Airport border force strikes and Matt Hancock's decision to stand down dominate Thursday's papers.

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Wordle: The most Googled word globally and in the US in 2022

Lottery numbers, the Queen's death and elections couldn't outperform US search interest in Wordle.

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Labour MP suspended from party pending investigation

Conor McGinn, who represents St Helens North, will now sit as an independent MP.

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Pedro Castillo: Peru Congress impeaches president amid battle for control

Soon after Pedro Castillo said he was dissolving Congress, lawmakers vote to impeach him.

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Reward offered for help in solving 2005 NI murder

The family of Lisa Dorrian say she does not deserve to be out there alone, as Crimestoppers offer £20,000.

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The Papers: 'Ambulance unlikely if you fall' and 'Mone alone'

The impacts of the upcoming strike by ambulance staff dominate some of Wednesday's front pages.

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Stephen Bear shared sex footage with ex 'for money', court told

Stephen Bear denies voyeurism and two counts of disclosing private, sexual photographs and films.

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Indonesia's new sex laws and what they could mean for tourism

Holiday hotspots like Bali are still recovering from the pandemic - now new laws could derail them again.

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Can I get a cold weather payment and how much are they?

Cold weather payments are available to some as temperatures stay low.

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Avatar: The Way of Water world premiere takes place in London

Everything you need to know about director James Cameron's long-awaited second trip to Pandora.

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Musk's firm facing animal testing probe - report

Staff have complained that testing is being rushed and is causing needless deaths, Reuters reports.

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UK sleepwalking into food supply crisis, says farming union

Yields of tomatoes and other crops are set to hit a record low as farmers struggle with surging costs.

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The Papers: 'Fury at Sussexes'' and PM 'abandons' housing goals

Reaction to Prince Harry and Meghan's new documentary dominates some of Tuesday's front pages.

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When are the train strikes and what is the dispute about?

Industrial action has been announced for December and January.

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British Fashion Awards 2022: Stars descend on Royal Albert Hall's red carpet

Celebrities from across the world have arrived for an evening of glitz and glamour at the awards.

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Michelle Mone sent aggressive Covid contract email, Matt Hancock says

Ex-health secretary accuses Tory peer of being threatening when trying to secure a contract for a firm.

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Nasa's Orion spacecraft is homeward-bound

The ship fires its main engine near the Moon, committing itself to a return to Earth on Sunday.

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The Papers: 'Three Lions roar' and Sterling raid 'terror'

England's 3-0 win against Senegal at the World Cup dominates Monday's front pages.

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Nigerian student Aminu Adamu Mohammed apologises to Aisha Buhari over tweet

Aminu Adamu Mohammed, 24, describes the experience as the ''darkest hours'' of his life.

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Russia: Bodies of 2,500 seals found along Caspian Sea coast

The seals were found on the Caspian Sea coast, but officials do not believe they died violently.

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Liverpool Santa Dash: Thousands join charity run

Participants, who wore red and blue suits, were fundraising for the Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

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Tan Hill Inn: Guests snowed in at highest pub hold reunion

Guests who spent three nights snowed in at the Tan Hill Inn during Storm Arwen return for a reunion.

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EU must act over distortions from US climate plan - von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen says the EU must act amid concerns within the bloc over US climate legislation.

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The photographer who puts little people in the frame

David Gilliver has won awards for his Macro photography putting tiny figurines into imaginative scenes.

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Stephanie Slater: The kidnap victim who faced a second ordeal

How one woman survived a notorious kidnapping, only to be traumatised by how she was treated afterwards.

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Coding: Female engineers deleting myth that tech is for men

Huge growth in technology means women are desperately needed to fill more jobs, businesses say.

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Police watchdog head Michael Lockwood resigns amid investigation

The home secretary says Michael Lockwood is the subject of a probe into an "historic allegation".

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World Cup 2022: Argentina 2-1 Australia: Lionel Messi scores in 1,000th game

Lionel Messi produces a moment of magic in his 1,000th career game as Argentina beat Australia to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

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Elnaz Rekabi: Family home of Iranian climber demolished

Elnaz Rekabi became a hero of the protest movement after competing abroad with her hair uncovered.

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Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa leader won't resign, says spokesman

Cyril Ramaphosa is accused of keeping large sums of cash on his farm then covering up its theft.

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Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa leader's future in doubt amid scandal

South Africans wait with bated breath as ANC leaders adjourn crisis talks.

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Peter Kay moved to tears in live comeback as tour kicks off in Manchester

The Bolton comedian makes a triumphant return in the first date of his first tour for 12 years.

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Ukraine war: EU set to approve cap on price of Russian oil

The European Union agrees a cap of $60 a barrel on exported Russian crude, after Poland gave its backing.

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University of Derby: Mother suspended from lectures over baby row

Leah Foster says the university went back on an earlier deal and she is now missing valuable teaching.

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Brit nominee Pa Salieu jailed for Coventry violent disorder

Brit nominee Pa Salieu attacked a man in Coventry shortly after his best friend was stabbed to death.

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Finland's Sanna Marin says Europe would be in trouble without US

"I must be brutally honest with you," Sanna Marin says. "We would be in trouble without the US."

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Quiz of the week: Dua Lipa became a citizen of which country?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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The Papers: Harry and Meghan's 'bombshell' and calls to end strikes

Friday's papers focus on the release of Prince Harry and Meghan's Netflix trailer, and Christmas strikes.

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Strep A: Penarth primary school child dies of disease

Strep A is a highly contagious bacterial infection that can be extremely serious, but is treatable.

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