Skip to content
Watch Live
British Broadcasting Corporation
  • Home
  • News
  • Sport
  • Business
  • Innovation
  • Health
  • Culture
  • Arts
  • Travel
  • Earth
  • Audio
  • Video
  • Live
  • Documentaries
Watch Live
News imageA composite image featuring Donald Trump and Erfan Soltani.

Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters

Relatives of an arrested protester tell BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday, as the death toll from demonstrations reportedly exceeds 2,400.

6 hrs ago
World

News imageA damaged train lying on its side surrounded by twisted metal with overhead rail tracks in the background

At least 28 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand

Sixty-four people were left injured, including a one-year-old and an 85-year-old.

2 hrs ago
Asia
News imageUS Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance tour the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, wearing large coats.

Greenlanders brace for summit that could shape the Arctic's future - and their own

US Vice President JD Vance will host Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers for talks on Wednesday.

41 mins ago
Europe

What message do Greenlanders have for Trump?

The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler hears from Greenlanders, whose island is embroiled in a geopolitical storm.

13 hrs ago
World

China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs

Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.

4 hrs ago
Business

Claudette Colvin, US civil rights pioneer, dies at 86

Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person months before the famous case of Rosa Parks.

12 hrs ago
US & Canada

Only Trump can stop Putin, Polish president tells BBC

Europe should do everything it can to help the US president in his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, Karol Nawrocki said.

5 hrs ago
Europe

Only from the BBC

News imageAn Aufgussmeister twirls a towel in a sauna as a crowd watches around him (Credit: Getty Images)

Europe's new steamy, semi-nude wellness trend

As saunas gain global popularity, a hypnotic offshoot involving theatre, music and towel-twirling known as "Aufguss" is attracting wellness-seekers across the world.

News imagePeter Claffey sat on a horse in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (Credit: Steffan Hill/ HBO)

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a real 'delight' ★★★★★

The latest spin-off from Game of Thrones tells the story of an inexperienced knight and his cheeky squire. With its mix of brutal drama and plentiful humour, it's a "nailed-on winner".


Recommended Audio

News imageThe Global Story, The Global Story, Putin’s pursuit of Russian greatness

The Global Story

Putin’s pursuit of Russian greatness

News imageGlobal News Podcast, US tells its citizens in Iran to leave or seek refuge

Global News Podcast

US tells its citizens in Iran to leave or seek refuge

News imageThe History Bureau, Putin and the Apartment Bombs, 1. The Four Bombs

The History Bureau

1. The Four Bombs

News imageMore or Less, Have more than 100 private schools been forced to close because of VAT?

More or Less

Have more than 100 private schools been forced to close because of VAT?

News imageWitness History, Witness History, Creating Cluedo

Witness History

Creating Cluedo

News imageThe Interview, The Interview, Baroness Arminka Helic: Preventing sexual violence in war

The Interview

Baroness Arminka Helic: Preventing sexual violence in war

News imageBusiness Daily, Business Daily, What's gone wrong with Iran's economy?

Business Daily

What's gone wrong with Iran's economy?

News imageWitness History, Witness History, The creation of the modern kitchen

Witness History

The creation of the modern kitchen

News imageBusiness Daily, Business Daily, Bonds: Has the debt become too big?

Business Daily

Bonds: Has the debt become too big?

News imageThe Documentary Podcast, Putin's foreign fighters

The Documentary Podcast

Putin's foreign fighters


Documentaries

News imageHindenburg: The Cover Up

Hindenburg: The Cover Up

News imageAgatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen

Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen

News imageAttenborough and the Sea Dragon

Attenborough and the Sea Dragon

News imageRage Against the Regime: Iran

Rage Against the Regime: Iran

News imageWorld's Most Amazing Walks

World's Most Amazing Walks

News imageThe Nazis: A Warning from History

The Nazis: A Warning from History

News imageBlenheim: Behind the Grandeur

Blenheim: Behind the Grandeur

News imageMatthew Perry and the Ketamine Queen

Matthew Perry and the Ketamine Queen

News imageUnwrapping King Tut: Secrets of the Mummy

Unwrapping King Tut: Secrets of the Mummy

News imageThe Manhattan Project In Colour

The Manhattan Project In Colour

News imageByzantium: A Tale of Three Cities

Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities

News imageSolar System

Solar System

News imageCivilizations: Rise and Fall

Civilizations: Rise and Fall

News imageLife and Death Row

Life and Death Row

News imageBritain's Railway Empire In Colour

Britain's Railway Empire In Colour


Discover the World

News imageSweden's Icehotel: The menu inspired by eight Sami seasons

Sweden's Icehotel: The menu inspired by eight Sami seasons

The Icehotel is a world-famous destination in the Swedish Lapland where the food is a large part of the experience. Served on plates of ice, the 12-course menu is inspired by the eight seasons of Lapland's indigenous Sami tribe.
See more

More news

News imageLee Jae Myung and Sanae Takaichi sitting side by side with separate drum sets. They are raising their drumsticks in the air and smiling.

K-pop drum duet between Japan and South Korea's leaders caps off summit talks

Leaders of the two East Asian nations played drums to hits from BTS and KPop Demon Hunters.

4 hrs ago
Asia
News imageA view from the back of a young girl, dressed in a school uniform and carrying a school bag, walking on a street in India.

A crumbling system is depriving India's young offenders of a 'second chance'

Experts say that children in conflict with the law are being let down by India's juvenile justice system.

11 hrs ago
Asia

US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced AI chips to China

Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.

7 hrs ago
Asia

Prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-South Korean president Yoon

Yoon is accused of leading an insurrection when he tried to impose martial law in 2024.

18 hrs ago
Asia
News imageA Dubai chewy cookie cut in half on a plate, showing its pistachio green filling

A Dubai chocolate-inspired dessert has taken S Korea by storm

Shops are selling hundreds of cookies within minutes as the frenzy sends prices of ingredients surging.

5 hrs ago
Asia
News imagePrime Minister Mark Carney, wearing a black suit jacket, and a white button-up shirt leans his chin on his hands. He has short grey and black hair and is looking away from the camera.

Canada's Mark Carney faces delicate balancing act in China visit

The PM is seeking to deepen trade and repair ties with China after years of tense relations - without compromising national security or provoking the US.

11 hrs ago
World
News imageA man, who is a delivery agent with the Swiggy platform, wearing a saffron uniform, rushes on an electric scooter in Bengaluru city on 6 January 2026

India asks e-commerce apps to stop '10-minute' delivery service

The decision comes amid a growing debate over safety concerns and pressure on delivery riders.

4 hrs ago
Asia

Must watch

News imageDonald Trump wears a red tie, white shirt and black coat.

Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters

Relatives of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, who was detained last week, have told BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday.

Middle East
News imageICE officers pull a woman away from a car.

ICE officers pull woman from car in Minneapolis as operation continues

Protesters chase off US federal law enforcement officers, telling them to "go home".

US & Canada
News imageCaroline Hawley in a white jacket, facing the camera

'Now there's the threat of executions' in Iran

An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far, after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.

World
News imageCCTV of a masked person holding a canister

Surveillance footage shows arson suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire

A masked figure is caught on surveillance video pouring liquid before the blaze.

US & Canada
News imageJoe Mazzulla

Celtics coach gives same two-word answer to all questions after loss

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla repeats "illegal screen" in response to all the questions in his news conference after the 98-96 loss to the Indiana Pacers.

Basketball
News imageSpace station commander Mike Fincke is seen giving the key to the station to Sergey Kud-Sverchkov.

ISS crew exchanges key in change of command ceremony

Four crew members are scheduled to depart earlier than scheduled later this week after a medical issue involving an unidentified crew member.

US & Canada
News imageTwo contestants of the mullet contest are pictured.

Business in front, party in back at US mullet contest

The contest, held in the US state of Pennsylvania, evaluates competitors on the style of their haircut, presentation and overall sense of commitment to the mullet.

US & Canada
News imageImage of jet at the moment it creates a sonic boom.

Sonic boom caught on doorbell cam

Witnesses in Norfolk said they heard a loud bang that caused buildings to shake.


Earth

News imageA rare wildcat photographed by camera trap in the Doupov Mountains, Czech Republic (Credit: Vladimír Čech Jr)

Rare images of Europe's 'ghost cat'

Wildcats are so elusive, they were thought to be extinct in parts of Europe. But they are making a comeback in some areas.
See more

Health and Wellness

News imageAn illuminated tent in a dark snowy landscape with the Northern Lights above (Credit: Getty Images)

What can we learn about sleep from the land of the polar night

The 24-hour darkness during the winter near the Poles can disrupt sleep – this is how the people who live there cope.

News imageA man picking mixed nuts out of a plastic box (Credit: Getty Images)

The foods that help reverse climate change

Eating low-carbon foods helps reduce emissions, but some foods actually suck up carbon from the atmosphere for good, leaving the climate in a better place. Could we eat more of them?

News imageHealth Decoded

Why improving your nutrition will help you think better

Better nutrition can have a surprisingly positive effect on memory, the BBC's Melissa Hogenboom explains why.


World of Business

News imageA worker at a data centre in Sydney, Australia, walking down the middle of two rows of red-faced computer servers

Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?

Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing, but some experts say they aren't necessary.
See more

BBC Maestro


US & Canada news

News imageThe image shows four astronauts in bright orange space suits posing for a formal group portrait against a dark background. The suits are bulky with blue joints, straps and pockets, emphasising their technical design. Three astronauts stand behind while one is seated or crouching in front, all facing the camera. Their faces are blurred into smooth ovals so no expressions can be seen, keeping the focus on the uniforms. Mission-style patches and flags, including US and Canadian flags, are visible on their arms and chests. Soft, focused lighting makes the vivid orange suits stand out dramatically.

When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?

The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, preparing the way for a future landing.

LA to open ticket draw for 2028 Olympics - with seats starting at $28

Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested over alleged assault of ride-share driver

US Supreme Court appears likely to uphold restrictions on transgender athletes


More world news

News imageA street scene at night showing protesters gathering around parked cars. Smoke can be seen and there are some fires near the crowd.

Analysis: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet

The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.

Uganda imposes an internet blackout ahead of Thursday's election

Operation against Nigerian kidnapping gang kills '200 bandits' - official tells BBC

UK summons Iranian ambassador over 'brutal' killings


Business

News imageTwo women with light brown hair and wrapped in winter jackets walk past a store. A sign on the building reads Saks Fifth Avenue.

Saks files for bankruptcy. What went wrong at the luxury retailer?

Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the luxury retailer's future.

UK drops plans for workers to have mandatory digital ID

World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell

Apple turns to Google to power AI upgrade for Siri


Sport

News imageReferee Chris Kavanagh watches the pitchside VAR monitor, with crowd in the background

'Game has gone' - bad night for VAR in semi-final

Manchester City's 2-0 win over Newcastle in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final was overshadowed by a contentious decision to disallow a goal from Antoine Semenyo in the second half.

Semenyo scores again - who are winners and losers of his arrival?

Ofner loses in Melbourne after celebrating early

Why Osimhen has become 'king of Nigerian football'


Latest Sport audio

News imageFPL Podcast from BBC Sport, Fantasy 606, The Semenyo Dilemma

FPL Podcast from BBC Sport

The Semenyo Dilemma

News imageFootball Daily, The Debrief: Carrick confirmed at Manchester United & City control League Cup semi-final

Football Daily

The Debrief: Carrick confirmed at Manchester United & City control League Cup semi-final

News imageF1: Chequered Flag, Back At Base S3: 1. All at Risk

F1: Chequered Flag

Back At Base S3: 1. All at Risk

News imageMore Than The Score, More Than The Score, What is it like following a family member into professional football?

More Than The Score

What is it like following a family member into professional football?

News imageF1: Chequered Flag, Coming soon: Back at Base Series 3 - A New Era

F1: Chequered Flag

Coming soon: Back at Base Series 3 - A New Era

News imageBBC Women's Football Weekly, Jill Scott’s Coffee Club, Spurs push for Champions League spot & Man City maintain gap at the top

BBC Women's Football Weekly

Spurs push for Champions League spot & Man City maintain gap at the top

News imageFootball Daily, The Debrief: Macclesfield to host Brentford & Liverpool put four past Barnsley

Football Daily

The Debrief: Macclesfield to host Brentford & Liverpool put four past Barnsley

News imageRugby Union Weekly, The Willis derby and Gloucester’s mortgage advisor

Rugby Union Weekly

The Willis derby and Gloucester’s mortgage advisor


Tech

News imageThe orange brick and glass building has stairs leading to it on the left and right, in front of it. There are some tall tree on the right shielding some of the glass near to some lamp posts.

University opens new humanities innovation hub

The Digital Futures Lab looks at how emerging technologies can be used, including in research.

More victims of AI deepfakes are seeking support

What a new UK law and an investigation could mean for Grok AI deepfakes

Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password


Science

News imagePanels and cables of the Large Hadron Collder at Cern (Credit: Alamy)

The ultra-cold temperatures needed for epic nuclear science

One of the world's most sophisticated scientific facilities is turning to jaw-droppingly low temperatures to try and unravel the secrets of the Universe.

Global temperatures dipped in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn

What are your chances of beating top tennis stars?

People who come off slimming jabs regain weight four times faster than dieters


Culture

News imageMillie Bobby Brown and David Harbour in character as Eleven and Jim Hopper. Eleven wears red shorts over grey leggings and a grey jumper. Jim Hopper wears a black leather jacket, a black beanie hat and dark trousers.They are speaking to director Frank Darabont on the set of Stranger Things. There is a vintage advertisement posted in the background with debrief on the ground.

Stranger Things documentary-maker shares reason for last-minute finale script

The making-of documentary gives fans an insight into the production process of the hit sci-fi show.

Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68

Singer Julio Iglesias faces Spanish inquiry into sexual assault allegations

Why megastar boy band BTS never really went away


Arts

News imageBlack and white image of Agatha Christie smiling at the camera (Credit: Getty Images)

A rare interview with the elusive Agatha Christie

Her murder mysteries have captivated audiences for more than a century, but, 50 years after her death, she remains an enigma. A BBC profile from 1955 reveals some of her secrets.

The 40 most exciting books coming up in 2026

The 'It Girl' style wars of Renaissance Italy

Seven of the greatest rivalries in art history


Watch

News imageShark thumbnail

The undersea mountains where sharks rule

Under the surface of the ocean, 100,000 towering mountains dot the Earth. Their violent currents are key to life.
See more

Travel

News imageA silhouette of President Donald Trump with an American flag hanging behind him (Credit: Getty Images)

How Trump is disrupting global travel

Some travellers are now second-guessing whether it's safe to visit destinations the US has recently threatened.

The last von Trapp is 86 - and still runs a hotel

A rare look at one of Earth's most remote places

Italy's new nun-mapped pilgrim trail


World's Table

News imageA serving tray of traditional Turkish menengiu00e7 coffee on a checkered blanket (Credit: Alamy)

Turkey's caffeine-free coffee alternative

For as long as anyone can remember, residents in Gaziantep have been harvesting wild pistachios to make a unique, nutty brew that doubles as a home remedy.

The Mexican beer you can only buy at Christmas

Sorry, France, the world's best bubbly is British

Why travellers keep queueing for viral food


Earth

News imageThe tree, submerged in water in a nighttime scene

This lonely tree is an Instagram star - but its fate is inevitable

The Lonely Tree is an Instagram star and has pages dedicated to it on different social media sites.

Six whales die after mass stranding on remote NZ beach

Australians brace for 'property loss or worse' as bushfires destroy homes

How ancient ruins have become 'arks' for wildlife


Video

News imageWhat's it like to meet your own avatar?

What's it like to meet your own avatar?

Musician KT Tunstall meets her avatar as Tech Now explores music’s virtual future.

A simple stargazing ritual to reset stress

How Tom Hiddleston's dad became his biggest cheerleader

Olsen and Teller talk British phrases they don't understand


Discover more from the BBC

News imageIn History

In History

Discover the headlines from this week in history. See the past come to life through the BBC's unique archive, in your inbox every Thursday.

News imageDownload the BBC app

Download the BBC app

Click here to download the BBC app for Apple and Android devices.

News imageHealth Fix

Health Fix

Trusted insights for better health and wellbeing rooted in science, every Wednesday to your inbox.

News imageRegister for a BBC account

Register for a BBC account

Don't have time to read everything right now? Your BBC account lets you save articles and videos for later.

News imageSign up for the Essential List

Sign up for the Essential List

The week's best stories, handpicked by BBC editors, in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday.


British Broadcasting Corporation
  • Home
  • News
  • Sport
  • Business
  • Innovation
  • Health
  • Culture
  • Arts
  • Travel
  • Earth
  • Audio
  • Video
  • Live
  • Documentaries
  • Weather
  • BBC Shop
  • BritBox

The BBC is in multiple languages

Read the BBC In your own language

Oduu Afaan Oromootiin
Amharic ዜና በአማርኛ
Arabic عربي
Azeri AZƏRBAYCAN
Bangla বাংলা
Burmese မြန်မာ
Chinese 中文网
Dari دری
French AFRIQUE
Hausa HAUSA
Hindi हिन्दी
Gaelic NAIDHEACHDAN
Gujarati ગુજરાતીમાં સમાચાર
Igbo AKỤKỌ N’IGBO
Indonesian INDONESIA
Japanese 日本語
Kinyarwanda GAHUZA
Kirundi KIRUNDI
Korean 한국어
Kyrgyz Кыргыз
Marathi मराठी
Nepali नेपाली
Noticias para hispanoparlantes
Pashto پښتو
Persian فارسی
Pidgin
Polish PO POLSKU
Portuguese BRASIL
Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਖ਼ਬਰਾਂ
Russian НА РУССКОМ
Serbian NA SRPSKOM
Sinhala සිංහල
Somali SOMALI
Swahili HABARI KWA KISWAHILI
Tamil தமிழில் செய்திகள்
Telugu తెలుగు వార్తలు
Thai ข่าวภาษาไทย
Tigrinya ዜና ብትግርኛ
Turkish TÜRKÇE
Ukrainian УКРАЇНСЬКA
Urdu اردو
Uzbek O'ZBEK
Vietnamese TIẾNG VIỆT
Welsh NEWYDDION
Yoruba ÌRÒYÌN NÍ YORÙBÁ
Follow BBC on:
  • Terms of Use
  • Subscription Terms
  • About the BBC
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies
  • Accessibility Help
  • Contact the BBC
  • Advertise with us
  • Do not share or sell my info
  • BBC.com Help & FAQs
  • Content Index

Copyright 2026 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.

You might also like:

news | sport | weather | worklife | travel | future | culture | world | business | technology