BBC Scotland pundits James McFadden and Steven Thompson, as well as commentator Liam McLeod, go wild as Scotland claim their first men's World Cup place since 1998.

Watch McFadden & Thompson go daft for Scotland goals

Once Trump signs the measure, the justice department will have 30 days to release the materials. 

Members of Congress stand outside Capitol and behind sign that reads “Epstein Files Transparency Act” 

Congress approves bill to release Epstein files that will head to Trump's desk

A generation of Scotland fans witness the greatest game of their lives on an astonishing night at Hampden. Nick McPheat was among them.

'Scotland cash in almost 30 years of glorious failure as dreams come true'

Goalscoring captain Harry Wilson says Wales will take renewed confidence into March's World Cup qualifying play-offs

Wales have 'clicked' under Bellamy - Wilson

'I told the players to enjoy it' - Bellamy

Two men are arrested in connection with the attempted murder of Det Ch Insp John Caldwell in February 2023.

A man with short grey and black hair looks off to the side of the camera. He is wearing a dark-coloured suit jacket, a white shirt, and a tie. The background is out of focus, but features a number of people standing. 

Two men arrested in connection with detective's shooting

Watch the best of the action as Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to reach the men's World Cup finals for the first time since 1998.

Scotland celebrate after the win over Denmark

Scotland edge out Denmark in six-goal epic to reach World Cup

Last season, the Scottish Avalanche Information Service recorded its fewest snow slides in 37 years.

The dog is light brown with a darker face. Its ears are up and alert, listening to its owner's instructions. It is standing on a gentle slope covered in deep snow. The dog has left footprints behind it. There is a ski life and snow-covered mountains in the background.

Date set for Scotland's new avalanche forecasting season

Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children's song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut.

A row of Pinkfong's Baby Shark character soft toys on a display. The main yellow Baby Shark sits at the centre.

Baby Shark: How a 90-second clip created a $400m business

Sam Bevan only found out what had happened to him when a neighbour showed him CCTV two days later.

Sam Bevan, a man with a short beard and shaved head is seen from a side view with bright red scrapes to his cheek, nose and forehead.

Man knocked out by electric bike in 'brutal' hit-and-run

Watch highlights as Wales seal a 7-1 win over North Macedonia in Cardiff.

Highlights: Wales 7-1 North Macedonia

One of Wales' biggest companies could look to the US because of new inheritance tax rules in the UK.

A family group standing outdoors in front of the remains of an old stone wall, part of an historic ruin or castle. The people are dressed in outdoor clothing, including jackets and boots, and the man in the centre is carrying a small child. Behind the group there is a scenic view of green fields stretching into the distance under a partly cloudy sky. 

'New inheritance tax rules will destroy family businesses'

Hewlett-Packard is seeking payment from the estate of Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank last year.

A photo shows Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah

Tech giant seeking $1.7bn from Mike Lynch's estate after yacht death

Brighton eye Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia, Manchester United face competition for Kevin Filling, Liverpool lead race for Antoine Semenyo and AC Milan want Niclas Fullkrug, plus more.

Real Madrid's Gonzalo Garcia leads the BBC Sport football gossip column

Brighton eye Real Madrid's Garcia - Wednesday's gossip

Wednesday's gossip

All eyes will turn to Thursday's draw for the play-offs for the 2026 World Cup, but who can Northern Ireland face in March?

Who can Northern Ireland face in World Cup play-off?

Kenny McLean scores from the halfway line, deep into stoppage time, to seal Scotland's first men's World Cup appearance since 1998 as they beat Denmark 4-2.

McLean nets from halfway in stoppage time to seal Scotland's World Cup spot

Our Ask Me Anything team look at how Scotland have fared in previous World Cup competitions.

Ben Gannon-Doak punches the air while carrying the ball

What is Scotland's World Cup record?

The Office for Students says it will fund facility investments at Brighton and Chichester campuses.

A large mid-rise building of white concrete and blue windows.The building facade is seen from a grass courtyard that also features multiple short trees.

Universities welcome funding for facility upgrades

The teams standing in the way of Wales reaching the 2026 World Cup have been narrowed down after a thrilling final night of group fixtures

Wales players in red shirts celebrate a goal

Two games from the World Cup - but who will Wales face?

Firefighters have tackled a blaze which completely destroyed a building at the family attraction.

A Google Maps screengrab of the Animal Farm Adventure Park sign taken from the entrance of the adventure park.

Fire destroys building at animal adventure park

Mia Lucas was found unresponsive at a mental health unit in Sheffield on 29 January.

A smiling girl with blue eyes and fair hair pulled back into a ponytail. She is wearing a black top. She is outdoors and there is a wooden fence behind her.

Girl, 12, tried to harm herself before death

The Israeli military says it targeted Hamas members "operating in a training compound", which Hamas rejected as "fabrication and lies".

Emergency vehicles parked at the entrance of Ein el-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon.

Lebanon says Israeli strike killed 13 people near Palestinian refugee camp

ESPN's Cleveland Browns reporter Daniel Oyefusi and Phoebe Schecter speak to The Whole 10 Yards about the criticism aimed at quarterback Shedeur Sanders following his NFL debut, with some pundits having labelled it the "worst ever".

Sanders debut 'not the worst ever'

Ireland fall to a 93-86 overtime defeat by Israel in 2027 EuroBasket qualifying, in a game that played at a neutral venue at the request of Basketball Ireland.

Ireland lose EuroBasket qualifier in overtime to Israel

An elite women's referee says there was a "fear" of raising grievances with the PGMOL because of the "consequences" it would have on careers.

Women refs 'fear raising concerns' with PGMOL

The health minister said money pledged to tackle waiting lists has been diverted to deal with the Department of Health's deficit.

Mike Nesbitt is outside. He's wearing glasses and a grey suit. His tie has a maze design. His shirt is light blue. The background is out of focus.

Waiting list money diverted to tackle health deficit, confirms minister

Sarah Hadland says it is "amazing" that she gets recognised for her role in Horrible Histories.

Sarah Hadland with a big smile on her face, wearing a black ballgown and stood in front of a sponsor board.

Sarah Hadland told she 'made childhood lit' for fans

The decision allows Instagram's parent company to avoid the prospect of the company breaking up

The Meta logo is visible against a white backdrop on a smartphone 

Judge rules Meta doesn't have monopoly after Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions

The Portuguese player is being paid handsomely to be part of the gulf state's modernisation plan.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Al Nassr in a match in May 2024 against Al Wehda at Al-Awwal Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 


Cristiano Ronaldo to visit White House on same day as Saudi crown prince

Ports of Jersey is owed £3.2m by Blue Islands in unpaid landing fees and other charges.

A Blue Islands blue and white plane on a cream runway, with grass and blue sky behind.

Airport operator owed £3.2m by collapsed airline

The cargo ship lost power before crashing into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, leaving six workers dead. 

A view of the container ship Dali after it crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland in March 2024

Loose wire on ship may have led to Baltimore bridge collapse, report says

Sara Morrison, who worked for Belfast Film Festival, is taking a discrimination case against her former employer.

Sara Morrison has long dark hair parted in the middle and is wearing large hoop earrings 

Tribunal hears rally appearance 'caused throwback that was not positive'

The ex-officer is on trial accused of using "psychological abuse" before abusing the woman.

General view of the red-bricked and modern Preston Crown Court, on a sunny day with a blue sky

Former police officer accused of raping woman

The roundabout is a "blocker to growth and a blocker to opportunity", says Labour's Emma Foody.

Moor Farm roundabout on the A19. The roundabout is covered by trees and grass. A queue of traffic is waiting to join the roundabout on the left.

Busy roundabout holding back growth, MP says

There are more than 100 vans stationed at the Bristol beauty spot.

A row of campervans, trucks and cars line a street on the Bristol Downs with a green field in the background. 

Van dwellers to be moved as park 'used as toilet'

The US president's claims that the crown prince "knew nothing" contradict the CIA's own assessment. 

Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and Donald Trump meet in the Oval Office

'Things happen' - Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing

The new criminal investigation comes as the music mogul is serving a 4-year prison term. 

Sean Diddy Combs sits for an interview. He is wearing a red jacket, white T shirt and black sunglasses. He is smiling. People can be seen in the background taking pictures and smiling.

Diddy denies sexual battery allegation after Los Angeles authorities open probe

Colchester City Council says it deals with thousands of fly-tipping and littering incidents a year.

Two workers by the side of a main road wearing orange fluorescent outfits, collecting litter.

More than 1.5 tonnes of rubbish cleared from A12

The Environment Agency says the county was taken out of drought status on 29 October.

Severe flooding at Jubilee Bridge in Appleby. There is a road sign reading Ford, road liable to flooding. The water is a muddy brown colour with fallen leaves floating on the surface. 

Cumbria no longer in drought after five months

Watch Scott McTominay's stunning overhead kick give Scotland an early lead in their decisive World Cup qualifier with Denmark.

Stunning McTominay overhead kick gives Scotland lead over Denmark

Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward says her side's behind closed doors friendly with Hungary on Saturday, 29 November in Marbella will be played with next year's World Cup qualifiers games in mind.

Brosnan and Kiernan return for Hungary friendly

A letter to parents says one teaching union has agreed to pause Wednesday's planned walkout.

A blue sign that reads in white lettering, 'Haydon Bridge High School' on a patch of grass covered in brown leaves. It stands in front of a tree. To the right is a path leading to a school. 

School to open as 'bad behaviour' strike paused

Bristol Crown Court heard that arrangements were made to help the killers flee the city.

Max and Mason sitting on a sofa playing video games. They are holding controllers, looking to the left, concentrating on a fixed spot. Both of them have short, fair hair. Mason is wearing a white Hugo Boss t-shirt and Max is wearing a black long sleeved top with a white logo on the chest.

'Flurry of calls to help murderers evade police'

Leader George Finch says the move will allow festive lights to be put up safely.

A man with brown hair, cropped at the sides, smiles at the camera in front of a curved staircase in a council building. He is wearing a black suit, white shirt and purple tie. 

Reform council to remove some flags for Christmas

Great Britain's women get their EuroBasket 2027 qualification campaign back on track with a comfortable victory against Norway in Bergen.

Savannah Wilkinson of Great Britain in action

GB women beat Norway in EuroBasket 2027 qualifier

BBC Verify's Jake Horton looks at how Trump's stance has changed over time.


President Trump waving his hands whilst talking in front of a US government emblem

How has Trump's position changed on releasing the Epstein files?

The president made the comment to a female reporter while speaking to the press on Air Force One on Friday.

President Trump wears a dark blue suit, white shirt and yellow tie raising his right finger in the air on board air force one.

'Quiet, piggy': Trump responds to reporter after Epstein question

Harry Wilson scores a hat-trick as Wales destroy North Macedonia 7-1 to secure home advantage for their World Cup play-off semi-final.

Wilson hat-trick helps Wales crush North Macedonia

Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston will all reprise their roles in the hugely popular drama.

Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston in Line of Duty

Line of Duty to return for seventh series on BBC

The vigils, at three gaelic football grounds, follow a fatal two-vehicle crash at Gibstown on Saturday.

A composite image of the 5 young people who died in the crash 

Vigils held for five young people killed in Louth crash

The claim contradicts a 2021 US intelligence report, which said the de facto leader "approved an operation" to "capture or kill" the journalist.

Two men sitting on gold chairs talking, one in a suit and one in Saudi attire

Trump says Saudi crown prince 'knew nothing' about Jamal Khashoggi's murder

The new voting maps, designed to strengthen Republican majority in next year's midterm polls, triggered a nationwide redistricting battle.

A man looks down at a map of the new voting districts in Texas

US court blocks Texas from using newly redrawn voting maps

Eastleigh sign midfielder James Waite on a loan deal through to January. 

Eastleigh sign midfielder Waite on loan 

The Shia Muslim group's military wing is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the EU.

The defendant, a suspected member of Hezbollah, sits behind a glass wall before the start of his trial at the Higher Regional Court in Celle.

Suspected Hezbollah member goes on trial in Germany

Listen to BBC local radio commentaries from the National League, National League North and National League South.

Listen: Non-league commentaries

The project in Rotherham aims to replace a "bottleneck" bridge over the River Rother.

A brick building with a red door and arched windows outlined in white face on to a road which is underwater.

£6m flood alleviation scheme approved

Belgium narrowly fail to reach their first men's Rugby World Cup as they draw 13-13 with Samoa, who take the final spot at Australia 2027.

Samoa and Belgium players battle for the ball in Dubai

Samoa survive huge Belgium scare to reach World Cup

Belgium beat France in the opening match at the Davis Cup Finals, as organisers confirm discussions will be held over the tournament's future format.

Zizou Bergs celebrates with a fist pump as Belgium beat France at the Davis Cup Finals

Davis Cup discussions planned with top stars

The father-of-four died in hospital six days after a collision between a car and a van.

A man wearing glasses is smiling at the camera. His head is shaven, and he has stubble.

Tributes to 'much-loved' dad who died after crash

A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged with conspiracy to aid, abet and incite disorder.

A police officer wearing a high-visibility vest stands on a street at night holding two helmets, with fireworks lighting up the sky in the background

Man arrested in Liverpool over illegal fireworks supply

Stockport County sign experienced full-back Jack Hunt on a short-term deal until January.



Stockport sign full-back Hunt on short-term deal

A 53-year-old man died at the scene in Aldrich Avenue in Tile Hill, at about 04:15 GMT, police say.

A road stretches out onto a housing estate with houses either side and some cars parked on the road. Trees also line the street.

Man arrested for murder after fatal stabbing

Sue Harley has been in remission since taking a new drug that was not available on the NHS.

Sue is in a hospital chair with sunlight shining behind her. She has a mask hanging off one side of her face and what appears to be ear plugs in her ears.

'Life-changing' blood cancer drug available on NHS

Six men and three women are held in Northampton as a series of protests take place across the UK.

Generic police image of the backs of officers in hi-vis jackets.

Nine arrests made at pro-Palestine Action protest

Police dog Seth was deployed to the scene in the early hours of Wednesday.

Police dog watching man emerge from wheelie bin

Watch: Police dog finds suspect in wheelie bin

Huddersfield Giants re-sign half-back Oliver Russell on a one-year deal from Super League rivals Wakefield Trinity.

Huddersfield re-sign Russell from Wakefield

A man is waiting to be sentenced after being convicted of helping his fugitive brother flee the UK.

Four people, including a man with a black police jacket on, stand in front of blue and white police tape stretched across the road. Beyond the cordon is a crashed white car on its side. There is a police forensics officer in a white suit near the car.



Man guilty of helping fugitive brother flee UK

William Smith and his son conned vulnerable residents across Surrey and Sussex out of £86,000.

Police mugshots of a man with a shaved head and brown beard and a younger man with short red hair. 

Builders who conned elderly branded 'scum' by victim

Morwenna Loughman says delays deepened her trauma, as new research finds a third of trials were postponed last year.

Image shows Morwena sitting in front of the purple and blue newsnight background wearing a red shirt, black blazer. 

Delays to my rapist's trial left me terrified, survivor tells BBC

Officers arrest 25 people during a protest at Dortmund Square in Leeds earlier.

Stock image of a police officer in hi-vis uniform walking away from camera

Arrests at Palestine Action protest in Leeds

Police say a 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of multiple driving offences.

A Google streetview image of the A52 Clifton Boulevard in Lenton, in Nottingham, opposite the Showcase cinema

Eight-month-old baby taken to hospital after crash

Tandridge District Council says it is working at "tremendous pace" to fix problems with its service.

A photo of a large brown council building taken from the road outside

Council wants £107k more to fix social housing woes

Hooker Jamie George, wing Tom Roebuck and centre Ollie Lawrence are ruled out of England's Test against Argentina on Sunday.

Jamie George, Tom Roebuck and Ollie Lawrence 

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