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News imageA man walks as Danish flag flutters next to Hans Egede Statue in Nuuk

Trump says US needs to 'own' Greenland to prevent Russia and China from taking it

The US will do it "the easy way" or "the hard way", he says, but Denmark stresses the territory is not for sale.

19 hrs ago
World
News imagePallbearers carry the coffin of 16-year-old Riccardo Minghetti, who died at the "Le Constellation" bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland during a New Year's Eve party, during his funeral at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Rome, Italy, January 7, 2026.

Swiss search souls and question government after ski resort fire

The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.

14 hrs ago
Europe
News imageA man walks as Danish flag flutters next to Hans Egede Statue in Nuuk

Trump says US needs to 'own' Greenland to prevent Russia and China from taking it

The US will do it "the easy way" or "the hard way", he says, but Denmark stresses the territory is not for sale.

19 hrs ago
World
News imagePallbearers carry the coffin of 16-year-old Riccardo Minghetti, who died at the "Le Constellation" bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland during a New Year's Eve party, during his funeral at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Rome, Italy, January 7, 2026.

Swiss search souls and question government after ski resort fire

The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.

14 hrs ago
Europe
News imageA man stands near a fire in the street as others look on in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026

'There wasn't even time for CPR': Iran medics describe hospitals overwhelmed with dead and injured protesters

Health workers in Tehran report being overwhelmed by injured on Friday night as security forces and demonstrators clash.

40 mins ago
Middle East

Trump seeks $100bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country 'uninvestable'

Oil executives expressed caution, with one executive saying Venezuela had seized their assets twice.

21 hrs ago
Business

Video emerges of Minneapolis shooting filmed by ICE agent who opened fire

The clip shows the moments before gunfire rang out on a Minneapolis street.

6 hrs ago
US & Canada

Rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for $15m

Fewer than 100 copies of Action Comics No 1, which introduced the world to Superman, are thought to exist.

4 hrs ago
US & Canada

Romance and parenthood feel remote in Ukraine: 'I haven't had a date since before the war'

Tumbling marriage and birth rates are shaping the future of a country whose population was already falling.

20 hrs ago
Europe

Weekend reads

News image(Credit: Kevin Hall)

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

Frozen in for nine months every year and located 800km from the next town, Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland, offers a fascinating glimpse at life at the edge of the world.

News imageThe book covers of The Midnight Train by Matt Haig, Son of Nobody by Yann Martel and Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel (Credit: Viking, W. W. Norton & Company, Pan Macmillan)

The 40 most exciting books coming up in 2026

From big-name authors Colson Whitehead, George Saunders and Maggie O'Farrell to debuts and non-fiction, these are the titles you'll want to add to your reading pile this year.


Best Audio of the Week

News imageThe Global Story, The Global Story, Will Gen Z protests around the world continue in 2026?

The Global Story

Will Gen Z protests around the world continue in 2026?

News imageWitness History, Witness History, Tracey Emin’s unmade bed

Witness History

Tracey Emin’s unmade bed

News imageThe Interview, The Interview, Actor Diego Calva: Latin America is more than violence, salsa music and food

The Interview

Actor Diego Calva: Latin America is more than violence, salsa music and food

News imageGood Bad Billionaire, Good Bad Billionaire, Guy Laliberté: Cirque du Soleil’s clown turned CEO

Good Bad Billionaire

Guy Laliberté: Cirque du Soleil’s clown turned CEO

News imageLady Killers with Lucy Worsley, Series 4, 53. Elizabeth Cook - Body Snatcher

Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley

53. Elizabeth Cook - Body Snatcher

News imageRadical with Amol Rajan, The Today Podcast, Can Donald Trump Be Compared To Julius Caesar? (Your Radical Questions with Tom Holland)

Radical with Amol Rajan

Can Donald Trump Be Compared To Julius Caesar? (Your Radical Questions with Tom Holland)

News imageThe Documentary Podcast, South Africa and the fight against TB

The Documentary Podcast

South Africa and the fight against TB


Documentaries

News imageWorld's Most Amazing Walks

World's Most Amazing Walks

News imageThe Manhattan Project In Colour

The Manhattan Project In Colour

News imageUnwrapping King Tut: Secrets of the Mummy

Unwrapping King Tut: Secrets of the Mummy

News imageMatthew Perry and the Ketamine Queen

Matthew Perry and the Ketamine Queen

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

News imageWonderland: Lewis Carroll to JRR Tolkien

Wonderland: Lewis Carroll to JRR Tolkien

News imageOttoman Empire by Train

Ottoman Empire by Train

News imageWonders of the Moon with Dara Ó Briain

Wonders of the Moon with Dara Ó Briain

News imageNapoleon

Napoleon

News imagePicasso: The Beauty and the Beast

Picasso: The Beauty and the Beast

News imageSandringham: A Royal Residence

Sandringham: A Royal Residence

News imageOnce Upon a Time in Northern Ireland

Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland


More news

News imageA young boy, with his arms crossed, floating on a inflatable orange ring in a pool with greenery and a waterfall in the background

'I feel free': Australia's social media ban, one month on

Some say they've lost interest in social media since the ban, while others say nothing has changed.

23 hrs ago
Australia
News imageAston Villa
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FA Cup third round: Rosenior's Chelsea searching for opener against Charlton

Follow live as Tottenham host Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round, plus updates from three more ties.

Greenlanders fear for future as island embroiled in geopolitical storm

Islanders want a bigger say in their ties with Denmark, but also on the world stage too.

14 hrs ago
World

Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship'

The UK government is urging the media regulator to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

9 hrs ago
News imagePicture of a mural on a wall in India's Gwalior city. The mural shows silhouettes of figures doing yoga which were defaced by unidentified persons

'An attack on women's dignity': Walls whitewashed after silhouettes defaced in Indian city

The brightly coloured murals in Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh state were part of a project to beautify the city.

20 hrs ago
Asia
News imageMacclesfield players celebrate scoring against Palace

Macclesfield stun FA Cup holders Crystal Palace

Non-league Macclesfield produce one of the greatest shocks in FA Cup history by knocking out holders and Premier League side Crystal Palace - who are 117 league places above them.

News imageThe remnants of a destroyed structure, including bent metal pieces, lie at a landfill site in Cebu surrounded by rubbish.

Rescuers race to find dozens missing in deadly Philippines landfill collapse

The landslide happened when a mountain of rubbish collapsed at a landfill site in the central Philippines.

9 hrs ago
Asia

Editor's picks

News imageInside the telescope that could change the world

The observatory that can reveal the deepest secrets of space

Tech Now is given rare access to the world's most advanced telescope with the largest digital camera ever built.

Tech Now
News imageStargazing Image 5

A simple stargazing ritual to reset stress

Dark-sky retreats are on the rise, offering nights under dazzling skies to boost calm, clarity, and wonder.

Science & Health
News imageJapan'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
News imageBehind the scenes of Hollywoodu2019s most daring car stunts

Behind the scenes of Hollywood's most daring car stunts

Tech Now visits a high-tech studio transforming the way film car stunts are made.

Tech Now
News imageExperience 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.

Tech Now
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.

Tech Now
News imageHow a tiny chip can hold information from your gut

How a tiny chip can hold information from your gut

A new organ-on-a-chip technology helps doctors design personalised treatments for gut health.

Tech Now
News imageHow pop-up ads took over the internet

How pop-up ads took over the internet

BBC journalist Ammie Sekhon explores the unexpected history of the pop-up ad.

Tech Now

Golden Globe nominees

News imageLeonardo DiCaprio in One Battle After Another (Credit: Warner Bros Pictures)

Why 'masterpiece' One Battle After Another flopped

Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has been critically acclaimed and met with countless rave reviews, but despite that won't break even at the box office. Why?

News imageAriana Grande as Glinda, putting a crown on her head in Wicked: For Good (Credit: Universal Studios)

Wicked sequel is 'more captivating' than original ★★★★☆

The musical adaptation's second and final instalment isn't likely to win any sceptics over – but it's consistently enjoyable, and sees Ariana Grande, in particular, "really shine".


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.

'Out of stock': What went wrong at luxury retailer Saks?

Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, is expected to imminently file for bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the retailer's future.
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Health and Wellness

News imageA woman leans down and works on her garden. (Credit: Getty Images)

How gardening boosts brain health

Research shows gardening preserves cognitive function, helping you live well for longer. Now, dementia patients are reaping the benefits with "care farm" prescriptions.

News imageSomeone runs through snowy terrain

How to keep fit during the winter months

It can be difficult to find motivation to keep fit when it's cold and dark outside. Here are some expert tips on how to stay active during the winter months.

News imageEpisode 5

Why we need to wake up to what's making us sick

Tim Spector reveals the shocking impact ultra-processed foods have on our healthcare system and overall health.


Best of: Adventures

News imageTwo cable gondolas moving past each other in the Swiss Alps (Credit: Schilthorn Cableway Ltd)

A stunning car-free village reached by cable car

Throughout history, this medieval hamlet has remained relatively secluded from the outside world. But now, the world's steepest cable car whisks travellers to the 430-person village.

News imageHikers on pathway in Viru Bog in Lahemaa National Park surrounded by with bogland and spindly trees (Credit: Alamy)

Exploring Estonia's most mysterious landscapes

News imageMinisters Island (Credit Ministers Island)

The island reached by walking on the ocean floor

News imageThe Trans Labrador Highway near L'Anse-au-Loup with of snow on the ground (Credit: Alamy)

Road-tripping Canada's forgotten coastline


BBC Maestro

News imageGet a good night's sleep with Stephanie Romiszewski

Get a good night's sleep with Stephanie Romiszewski

Join the world-leading sleep expert to bid goodnight to sleep anxiety and rediscover the joy of restful nights.

News imageSharpen your time management with Oliver Burkeman

Sharpen your time management with Oliver Burkeman

Learn practical time management skills that will give you more time for what's important with best-selling author Oliver Burkeman.

News imageTransform your health with Professor Tim Spector

Transform your health with Professor Tim Spector

Join health guru Tim Spector as he teaches you about the different aspects of gut health, nutrition and healthy eating habits.

News imageLearn the art of influence with Evy Poumpouras

Learn the art of influence with Evy Poumpouras

Understand how to read people and build lasting confidence with former US Secret Service agent Evy Poumpouras.

News imageMaster cocktail making with Ago Perrone

Master cocktail making with Ago Perrone

Shake up the party with cocktail-making techniques from one of the world's best mixologists, Ago Perrone.

News imageLaunch your business with Steven Bartlett

Launch your business with Steven Bartlett

Join the youngest judge in Dragons' Den history and creator of Diary of a CEO as he shares 16 principles to make your business a success.

News imageMaster the craft of cooking with Marco Pierre White

Master the craft of cooking with Marco Pierre White

Go beyond recipes and uncover the art of cooking with the youngest chef ever to be granted three Michelin stars.

News imageElevate your design skills with Paula Scher

Elevate your design skills with Paula Scher

Join the creative mind behind iconic designs and album covers as she explains the rules of great graphic design.

News imageLearn the art of magical storytelling with Isabel Allende

Learn the art of magical storytelling with Isabel Allende

Join the bestselling author to learn the craft of extraordinary writing and become inspired by her masterpieces.

News imageSing like the stars with Eric Vetro

Sing like the stars with Eric Vetro

Level up your singing skills with the vocal coach behind stars like Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter.


US & Canada news

News imageProtesters hold signs that read "Minnesota is not afraid of a lil' ICE"

Dozens arrested and one police officer injured in Minneapolis protests

Days after the death of Renee Good, protests continue in Minneapolis and cities across the US.

ICE agent in Minnesota shooting was dragged by car in June

More economical to demolish East Wing than renovate, White House says

Police rescue cows from burning barn


More world news

News imageIran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran January 3, 2026.

Iran leader says protesters are vandals trying to please Trump

The largest demonstrations in years have left at least 48 protesters dead, human rights groups say. Trump told reporters on Friday that Iran was in "big trouble".

Protesters take to the streets of Tehran on Friday night

Trump warns of more Nigeria strikes if Christians 'continue to be killed'

US calls Argentina peso bet a 'homerun deal'


Business

News imageSeveral tractors, including a red tractor flying French flags, are parked in front of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks

Some farmers in Europe opposed the deal, but the EU Commission said it had listened to their concerns.

US job creation in 2025 slows to weakest since Covid

Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained

India pushes back at Trump aide's claim about US trade deal breakdown


Sport

News imageMohamed Salah celebrates a goal for Egypt
LIVE

Salah puts Egypt 3-1 up against Ivorians in Afcon 2025 quarter-final - follow text

Follow live text commentary as Mohamed Salah puts Egypt 3-1 up against holders Ivory Coast in the quarter-finals of Afcon 2025.

'He is here with us' - Macclesfield make FA Cup history on emotional day

Frank suffers as Spurs exit FA Cup with Villa defeat

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Champions Cup: Two Radwan tries put Leicester in control, Macleod try gives Scarlets hope


Latest Sport audio

News imageFootball Daily, Yaya Touré - The Football Interview

Football Daily

Yaya Touré - The Football Interview

News imageNot by the Playbook, Sportshour, My way

Not by the Playbook

My way

News imageMore Than The Score, More Than The Score, From The Ashes to the NFL: what are sport’s most one-sided rivalries?

More Than The Score

From The Ashes to the NFL: what are sport’s most one-sided rivalries?

News imageFootball Daily, The Commentators' View: Prawn sandwiches & back to square one

Football Daily

The Commentators' View: Prawn sandwiches & back to square one

News imageTest Match Special Podcast, The Ashes: When Bazball went bad and one very proud dad

Test Match Special Podcast

The Ashes: When Bazball went bad and one very proud dad

News imageFootball Daily, The Debrief: Arsenal miss chance to go eight clear with Liverpool draw

Football Daily

The Debrief: Arsenal miss chance to go eight clear with Liverpool draw

News imageMore Than The Score, More Than The Score, Are FA Cup upsets still 'magic'?

More Than The Score

Are FA Cup upsets still 'magic'?

News imageTest Match Special Podcast, The Ashes: Inquest begins for England as Australia make it 4-1

Test Match Special Podcast

The Ashes: Inquest begins for England as Australia make it 4-1


Tech

News imageA blond-haired man in a white hoodie is looking at a computer screen.

Gaming and education hub opens in town

It is hoped the new facility will boost young people's digital skills and help keep them in the town.

Rose-tinted filter: Why 2016 is taking over social media in 2026

Limiting Grok AI image edits to paid users 'insulting' to victims, says UK government

Remembering Anne, hoisted to reluctant fame in viral shop shutter moment


Science

News imageCarlos Alcaraz jumps to return a ball with his tennis racket (Credit: Getty Images)

What are your chances of beating top tennis stars?

An unusual tennis competition that pits amateurs against professionals in one-point matches is launching at the Australian Open.

Astronaut's 'serious medical condition' forces Nasa to end space station mission early

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

Rare Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard found


Culture

News imagePortrait of Ferdinand Magellan (Credit: Getty Images)

The controversy over 16th-Century explorer Magellan

An acclaimed new film dramatises the pioneering voyage of the world-famous Portuguese navigator – a trailblazer who has been accused of "incontinent bloodlust".

Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday is coming, what do we know so far?

Stranger Things star is number one as show's songs shoot up chart

Catherine marks birthday with message on healing power of nature


Arts

News imageThe Other Bennet Sister production still

Why Jane Austen's characters are still so relatable

The cast of upcoming BBC drama The Other Bennet Sister reflect on why the author’s work still captivates audiences.

A backstreet abortion nearly killed her. It became a story that shaped the rest of her life

Inside the harem where East meets West

Eight paint colours that can transform your home


Watch

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.
See more

Travel

News imageThe Valley of the Simbrivio River, Italy (Credit: Alamy)

Italy's new nun-mapped pilgrim trail

As Italy grapples with overtourism, a series of ancient trails resurrected by nuns winds through the forgotten landscapes where Benedictine monasticism shaped medieval Europe.

The Caribbean isle where locals can't access the beach

Paddling the dramatic 'Grand Canyon of Canada'

An ironwoman's guide to Finland's best icy plunges


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 imageLonely Tree

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 imageHow Tom Hiddleston's dad became his biggest cheerleader

How Tom Hiddleston's dad became his biggest cheerleader

Initially sceptical of his career, the actor recalls his father’s reaction to one of his early roles.

Olsen and Teller talk British phrases they don't understand

BBC Talking Movies top 10 films of 2025

Köttbullar: The secret behind the iconic Swedish meatballs


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