How Tom Hiddleston's dad became his biggest cheerleader

Initially sceptical of his acting career, Tom Hiddleston tells Graham Norton about his father’s reaction to one of his early roles.

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Film & TV

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

Trump expects huge investment in Venezuela

Former Venezuelan minister says firms will not invest without democratic legitimacy.

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Wall Street weighs impact of Venezuela turmoil

Brian Szytel says he expects a correction in equity valuations in the year ahead.

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Global financial caution over recent US capture

Global financial caution over US strike and capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro.

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How pop-up ads took over the internet

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

Tech Now

Cecilia Bartoli: See the magic of Opera's 'last diva'

Renowned for her astounding range, the Italian mezzo-soprano's singing is a source of joy for adoring Opera fans.

Arts in Motion

Strong consumer spending helps boost US growth

Expert says the newly released third-quarter figures are a useful indicator of the resilience of the US economy.

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US markets start the week higher after period of volatility

US markets start the week higher on renewed AI enthusiasm after a period of volatility.

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Köttbullar: The secret behind the iconic Swedish meatballs

Ikea’s meatballs turn 40. We asked Swedes how Köttbullar became a global phenomenon.

Culture & Experiences

Tech stocks to drive growth next year

Martin Baccardax, senior writer at Barron's, says tech stocks are likely to continue to drive markets in 2026.

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The AI toys taking over Christmas shopping lists

Tech Now investigates the latest AI toys on the market and how safe they are for children.

Tech Now

Lower than expected inflation boosts Wall Street shares

Shares on Wall Street have opened strongly and James Demmert explains what this means for consumers.

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Before and after: The lost river of Paris

The forgotten underground river that shaped Paris

Buried beneath Paris since 1912, the ghost river Bièvre shaped the French capital in unexpected ways.

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Wall Street on track for third year of double-digit gains

Greg Halter, from the Carnegie Investment Counsel, says the markets have seen a third consecutive year of gains.

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Watch playful hyena cubs cause mayhem

A group of hyena cubs play with the other animals drawn to the fallen fruit of the sausage trees near their den.

Wildlife

Wall Street up in big week of economic data

Katy Kaminski from AlphaSimplex says inflation numbers will be key for the next interest rate decision.

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Margate: The UK's original seaside resort

The Travel Show visit Margate, one of the UK's first seaside towns and the first to introduce deckchairs.

The Travel Show

The daring dance collective rewriting the rules of ballet

Meet the dance trio, La(Horde), leading the National Ballet of Marseille and reinventing ballet for a new era.

Arts in Motion

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

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These wildlife photos won funniest of the year

The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards crowned the funniest animal photos of the year 2025.

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