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February 09, 2018
German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on

German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on

September 20, 2026

Exit polls show damaging losses for Merz's centre-right CDU party in the states of Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Key takeaways from BBC interview as Earl Spencer defends claims about King

Key takeaways from BBC interview as Earl Spencer defends claims about King

September 20, 2026

Earl Spencer speaks to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg ahead of the publication of his book about his sister Diana, Princess of Wales.

Watch: Emotional Earl Spencer says he misses sister Diana every day

Watch: Emotional Earl Spencer says he misses sister Diana every day

September 20, 2026

"This is my swan song too. I'm not here to bang on about Diana, this is my final word, celebration of her", Earl Spencer told presenter Laura Kuenssberg.

Specialist courts for rape cases to be rolled out across England and Wales

Specialist courts for rape cases to be rolled out across England and Wales

September 20, 2026

Funding will allow victims to view proceedings remotely and give evidence from a separate room via video link, the government says.

Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of drones, mayor says

Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of drones, mayor says

September 20, 2026

Moscow's mayor says 450 drones were downed during the overnight barrage, in which two people died.

Burnham hails Greenland deal ahead of expected first Trump meeting

Burnham hails Greenland deal ahead of expected first Trump meeting

September 20, 2026

While Burnham praised the agreement, Lib Dem leader Ed Davey called it a "pretend" victory for Trump.

Kelsey Parker welcomes baby after 'devastating' stillbirth last year

Kelsey Parker welcomes baby after 'devastating' stillbirth last year

September 20, 2026

The widow of The Wanted singer Tom Parker has given birth after last year announcing the "devastating" loss of a stillborn baby.

Sister of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested

Sister of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested

September 20, 2026

Aleema Khanum is accused of mobilising her brother’s supporters ahead of country-wide protests.

Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy

Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy

September 20, 2026

The singer spoke about Israel and Gaza after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.

Neville calls Man Utd 'pathetic' - but Carrick maintains belief

Neville calls Man Utd 'pathetic' - but Carrick maintains belief

September 20, 2026

Gary Neville calls Manchester United "pathetic", but boss Michael Carrick maintains belief after salvaging draw at Fulham.

Trump says triumphal arch will be military complex with drones and snipers

Trump says triumphal arch will be military complex with drones and snipers

September 20, 2026

Trump said the updated plans were at the request of the US military and for national security purposes.

Man, 82, dies after beach fight with 76-year-old over sunlounger in Greece

Man, 82, dies after beach fight with 76-year-old over sunlounger in Greece

September 20, 2026

One eyewitness said the scene was so chaotic that screaming could be heard from the other end of the beach.

Kuenssberg: I asked Earl Spencer who we should believe - him or the King?

Kuenssberg: I asked Earl Spencer who we should believe - him or the King?

September 20, 2026

Princess Diana's brother has caused a storm with his new memoir - the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg describes how she put his claims to the test.

Watch the full interview with Earl Spencer on iPlayer in Princess Diana: My Sister's Story

Watch the full interview with Earl Spencer on iPlayer in Princess Diana: My Sister's Story

September 20, 2026

In this UK exclusive, Laura Kuenssberg interviews Earl Spencer.

Watch: Earl Spencer says he felt Charles had 'giddy tone' during call after Diana's death

Watch: Earl Spencer says he felt Charles had 'giddy tone' during call after Diana's death

September 20, 2026

Princess Diana's brother has been interviewed by the BBC ahead of the release of his book on the late Princess of Wales.

Harry and Meghan's media treatment echoes what happened to Diana, Earl Spencer tells BBC

Harry and Meghan's media treatment echoes what happened to Diana, Earl Spencer tells BBC

September 20, 2026

Princess Diana's brother describes press coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan as a "cancerous influence in their life" and says he saw his sister cry "tears of despair" over interest in her.

'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity

'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity

September 20, 2026

A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.

Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married

Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married

September 20, 2026

Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.

The deadly new drugs making Scotland's fight against addiction even harder

The deadly new drugs making Scotland's fight against addiction even harder

September 20, 2026

Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous.

Cultural treasures are being destroyed worldwide - so why is no-one being punished?

Cultural treasures are being destroyed worldwide - so why is no-one being punished?

September 20, 2026

A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.

Sex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth

Sex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth

September 20, 2026

"It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals.

Danny Dyer and Becky Hill join water industry protest

Danny Dyer and Becky Hill join water industry protest

September 20, 2026

Activists are calling for the water industry to be returned to public ownership.

Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty

Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty

September 20, 2026

Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.

Man rearrested after missing mum's remains found

Man rearrested after missing mum's remains found

September 20, 2026

The remains of mother-of-three Joanne Sheen were found almost seven years after she went missing.

Maddy Cusack's family still waiting for answers on third anniversary of her death

Maddy Cusack's family still waiting for answers on third anniversary of her death

September 20, 2026

The third anniversary of Maddy Cusack's death falls during a pause in the footballer's inquest.

No criminality in death of three sisters who died in sea

No criminality in death of three sisters who died in sea

September 20, 2026

An investigation by Sussex Police into the deaths off the coast of Brighton has concluded.

Top Gear star Richard Hammond thanks emergency crews 20 years on from crash

Top Gear star Richard Hammond thanks emergency crews 20 years on from crash

September 20, 2026

Richard Hammond was seriously injured in a jet dragster crash at Elvington in September 2006.

Billionaire Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, Labour chair says

Billionaire Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, Labour chair says

September 20, 2026

The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration.

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Neville calls Man Utd 'pathetic' - but Carrick maintains belief

Neville calls Man Utd 'pathetic' - but Carrick maintains belief

September 20, 2026

Gary Neville calls Manchester United "pathetic", but boss Michael Carrick maintains belief after salvaging draw at Fulham.

What have we learned from the Premier League so far?

What have we learned from the Premier League so far?

September 20, 2026

BBC Sport takes a look at the opening weeks of the Premier League season as a long international break arrives.

Mourinho prints out 'red card' incidents after Real lose derby

Mourinho prints out 'red card' incidents after Real lose derby

September 20, 2026

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho prints out screenshots displaying two incidents he believes should have resulted in Atletico Madrid dismissals.

Rangers look like they know where they want to go - Celtic just look lost

Rangers look like they know where they want to go - Celtic just look lost

September 20, 2026

Tom English reflects on the first Old Firm league game of the season, in which Rangers repeated their League Cup win over Celtic.

Holdt scores hat-trick as Spurs thrash 10-player Palace

Holdt scores hat-trick as Spurs thrash 10-player Palace

September 20, 2026

Olivia Holdt claims a hat-trick as Tottenham score seven times in the second half to condemn 10-player Crystal Palace to their first defeat since being promoted back to the Women's Super League.

Middlesex beat Leicestershire to win One-Day Cup

Middlesex beat Leicestershire to win One-Day Cup

September 20, 2026

Middlesex claim their first silverware in a decade as they beat Leicestershire in a thrilling One-Day Cup final.

Smith wins World Series of Darts Finals as Littler run ends

Smith wins World Series of Darts Finals as Littler run ends

September 20, 2026

England's Ross Smith shocks Wales' Gerwyn Price to win World Series of Darts Finals as Luke Littler's clean-sweep dream ends in last eight in Amsterdam.