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Dozens dead after reported drone strikes on Sudan kindergarten and hospital | BBC News A series of drone strikes have reportedly targeted a kindergarten, a hospital and rescue teams in southern Sudan. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group battling the army in Sudan's civil war, was accused of the attack by a medical organisation, t…

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Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC with a Black Friday special, how to spot a bargain and avoid a rip-off. On the show Questions include; - Are British consumers being ripped off with misleading prices compared to US consumers? - What to look for when buying a robot vacuum cleaner - Will we ever see laser vinyl record play…

A fire at a popular nightclub in the coastal region of Goa in India has killed 25 people, according to local officials. Most of the victims are believed to be staff at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, located near a popular beach. Tourists are also said to be among the dead. Police believe a gas cylinder exploded in the club's kitchen, causing a …

Since the Xbox launched in 2001, rumours swirled about a handheld Microsoft console which would let you play your games on-the-go. It works natively with Xbox's Game Pass subscription service out of the box, meaning members will start off with hundreds of games in their library.Tom Gerken has been testing it out for BBC Tech Now.Subscribe here: htt…

Today, Laura and Paddy are joined by TV critic and broadcaster Scott Bryan to discuss the future of the entertainment industry after Netflix agreed to buy the film and streaming businesses of Warner Bros Discovery for $72 billion. But with regulators and rivals still waiting in the wings, it might just be the start of the saga.And one of the bigges…

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro spoke after US President Donald Trump was given the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize on Friday. “Venezuela hasn’t been and will never be a threat to the United States of America,” Maduro said. President Trump has been threatening Venezuela with military action, as the US has been conducting strikes on boats it claims a…

Driving instructors are being offered kickbacks of up to £250 a month to sell their official test-booking login details to touts, a BBC investigation has found. Touts use these login details to book driving tests in bulk and sell them to learners on WhatsApp and Facebook, charging as much as £500 for tests that should cost no more than £75. This ma…

The Qatari Prime Minister has said the negotiations on the war in Gaza were at a “critical” moment. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani was speaking on the first day of the 23rd edition of the annual Doha Forum, in Doha, Qatar. He also said that without a full withdrawal from Israel, the Gaza truce is incomplete. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly…

Streamer QTCinderella has said she would convince her younger self to never start streaming if she had the chance. Ahead of hosting The Streamer Awards, QTCinderella spoke to the BBC's Laura Cress about the everyday struggles she has with herself and with certain viewers of her channels. She also spoke about how one day she will walk away from stre…

The race to unlock the secret to a longer life is on - and two sisters from a Cambridge start-up might be closer than anyone else.For decades, the world’s brightest scientists and wealthiest entrepreneurs have chased the secret of longevity, pouring billions into research. Carina Kern and Serena Kern-Libera join presenter Christian Fraser and Steph…

Volodymyr Zelensky says he is “afraid” Donald Trump could “lose interest” in negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine, after discussions between American and Russian diplomats in Moscow ended without significant progress this week. As Vladimir Putin arrives in India, and US special envoy Steve Witkoff meets Ukrainian negotiators in Florida, our pan…

Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, after it was decided Israel could compete.They were among a number of countries who had called for Israel to be excluded over the war in Gaza and accusations of unfair voting practices.We speak to our music correspondent Mark SavageSubscribe to the Global Ne…

The Prime Minister backed Rachel Reeves’ budget on Monday. On the same day, Keir Starmer, not once, not twice, but on three separate occasions spoke about Brexit. We discuss what’s actually going on…Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUogFor more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNews…

What’s behind Trump’s relationship with FIFA president Gianni Infantino?Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUogAs the United States gets ready to host the FIFA World Cup 2026, Americast looks at what’s behind the close relationship between Donald Trump and the president of football’s world governing body, Gianna Infantino.Sarah and Anthony go back to…

In the days after a Washington Post report raised questions about a September strike by the US military on a suspected drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, lawmakers in Congress pledged to investigate further. It was a rare moment of bipartisan concern about a controversial Trump administration action – prompting speculation that Defence Secreta…

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready to provide "uninterrupted shipments" of fuel to India as Delhi has faced pressure from US President Donald Trump to stop buying Moscow's oil.Putin made his comments during a joint media briefing with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while on his visit to India.The US hit India with an addit…

Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, after it was decided that Israel could compete. They were among a number of countries who called for Israel to be excluded over the war in Gaza and accusations of unfair voting practices. Ireland's RTÉ said it felt that its "participation remains unconsciona…

In BBC Question Time's Immigration Special from Dover, an audience member asked: "When will you actually stop the boats?". Panellists discussed the matter, including Labour's Mike Tapp, Conservative Kieran Mullan, Liberal Democrat Daisy Cooper, the Green Party's Zack Polanski, and Reform UK's Zia Yusuf. Catch up with the whole of the debate with BB…

The Russian leader Vladimir Putin's two-day visit to India is underway, where he has met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The pair are expected to sign a number of deals during the visit, which comes months after the US increased pressure on India to stop buying Russian oil.We speak to our Delhi correspondent, Devina Gupta.Subscribe to the Global…

An inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess, the woman who died after she came into contact with poison intended for a former Russian agent, has reached the conclusion that President Putin was “morally responsible for her death”.Adam is joined by Marie Lennon the host of the BBC’s podcast Crime Next Door: The Salisbury Poisonings and news correspond…

Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest after it was decided Israel could compete. They were among a number of countries who had called for Israel to be excluded over the humanitarian toll of the war in Gaza, and accusations of unfair voting practices. Despite calls for a vote on Israel's participation, E…

Vladimir Putin was "morally responsible" for the 44-year-old's death, alongside everyone involved in the assassination attempt on Russian double agent Sergei Skripal. Moscow has always denied involvement.Sturgess, a mother of three, died after spraying herself with a fatal dose of Novichok left in a discarded perfume bottle; her family says "we can…

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth could have endangered troops' safety when he used an unsecured app to discuss a planned attack on militants in Yemen, according to a report from the Pentagon's inspector general, an internal watchdog. The details of the March attack were discussed on the commercial Signal app, and were first revealed after a journa…

Police failed to properly investigate allegations that a gang was blackmailing men on the gay dating app Grindr, the BBC can reveal.Our investigation has learned of five cases of suspected blackmail using Grindr in one area, with at least four of them connected to the same gang, which remains at large.In one instance, a suspected victim killed hims…

Today, NATO ministers have been meeting to discuss the US’s 28-point plan for peace between Russia and Ukraine after Russia rejected the plan and said it was “ready” for war with Europe.Adam is joined by Europe editor Katya Adler and the Economist’s defence editor, Shashank Joshi to discuss what President Putin’s statement means for a divided NATO.…

New images of Jeffrey Epstein's Caribbean island home have been released by Democrats in the US Congress. The pictures and videos show bedrooms, a room with a dentist's chair and masks hanging from a wall, and the words "power" and "deception" written on a chalkboard. The Democrats on the House Oversight Committee call the pictures and videos "neve…

King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales have welcomed the German president to the UK for the first state visit in 27 years. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender were given a ceremonial royal reception in Windsor, with marching bands and a carriage ride to the castle. Such state visits are about pr…

It was one of the most dramatic nights in South Korean history. On 3 December 2024, President Yoon Suk Yeol suspended civilian rule for the first time in more than four decades, prompting massive protests and a showdown in parliament. The BBC's Seoul Correspondent Jake Kwon tells us about the political chaos that ensued, and where the nation stands…

More than 2,000 extremely abusive social media posts - including death and rape threats - were sent about managers and players in the Premier League and Women's Super League in a single weekend, a BBC investigation has found.The analysis - conducted with data science company Signify - focused on posts made during 10 Premier League and six WSL match…

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss new rules introduced by OFCOM regarding mobile phone midterm price increases, calling for more clarity. What can you do if your contract is increasing unreasonably above inflation, as happened with O2? You can follow and contact The Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and Bl…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said territory remains the most difficult issue facing the US-led peace talks. Ukraine has repeatedly rejected Russian demands to give up the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, known as the Donbas. Seizing that territory remains one of Vladimir Putin's goals. Russian forces continue to advance there and now c…

Vladimir Putin and US negotiators appear to have failed to achieve a breakthrough on securing a Ukraine peace deal. Russian officials said the talks in Moscow were "constructive" but "no compromise" was reached over territorial concessions for Ukraine. The Kremlin said it's wrong to say Putin rejected US peace proposals. It comes as Nato foreign mi…

Today, the UK's secretary of state for justice David Lammy has confirmed plans to get rid of jury trials for crimes with sentences of less than three years.The reforms to the justice system include creating "swift courts" under the government's plan to tackle unprecedented delays in the court system. Serious offences including murder, robbery and r…

The White House says a top US Navy admiral ordered a second round of strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat in September. The Washington Post reported that two people survived the first blast and were still clinging to the burning vessel when they were killed, raising questions about legality.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on…

Disney star Calum Worthy’s AI start-up claims to help memorialise loved ones by creating interactive digital clones of the deceased. But is this innovation comforting—or dystopian? With the recent AI app going viral and sparking global debate, the AI Decoded team dives into the controversy, ethics, and future of ‘talking to the dead.’ Joining prese…

The death toll has continued to rise as rescue operations in four countries hit by severe flooding in South East Asia continue. Indonesia, along with Thailand, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka have all been hit with torrential rain and storms in recent days. Rescue workers are still battling to reach affected areas in Indonesia, where the death toll has cli…

The White House has defended its Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over allegations he authorised a second round of strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat in September. It has been reported that two people survived the first blast, and were still clinging to the burning vessel when they were killed, raising fresh legality questions. Some US politi…

Pope Leo XIV has been in Lebanon during his first foreign trip, the week after Israeli air strikes hit the Lebanese capital Beirut. The Pope paid his respects by holding a silent player at the site of the 2020 explosion in the Port of Beirut and met relatives of the victims. About 150,000 people are thought to have gathered for Pope Leo's mass in B…

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday, after the White House said it was "very optimistic" about reaching a deal to end the Ukraine war. The summit comes after two days of negotiations in Florida between Ukrainian and US officials, including Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in…

The UK government is set to announce plans to restrict the ancient right to a jury trial in England and Wales, in an attempt to clear a record backlog of cases. It is thought that the plan would see the end of jury trials other than for the most serious cases including murder, and the proposals will be laid out in Parliament later on Tuesday. David…

Today, the Prime Minister has defended Rachel Reeves saying she did not mislead the public.Pressure has been building over the chancellor this weekend after Reeves was accused of misleading the public and the cabinet, something she denied. She is accused of of not giving the upsides to forecasts in a speech on 4 November. Adam and Chris is joined b…

Sir Keir Starmer has denied his chancellor misled the public about the UK's finances ahead of last week's Budget. The Conservatives have accused Rachel Reeves of giving an overly pessimistic impression as a "smokescreen" to raise taxes, with Kemi Badenoch claiming she "lied to the public". Meanwhile, the chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibi…

President Zelensky has said Russia "must not be rewarded" for invading Ukraine, and his priorities during peace talks are maintaining sovereignty and securing strong security guarantees. He was speaking in Paris where he held meetings with the French President Emmanuel Macron and rallying support from other European allies. Russia's President Putin…

Two former heads of UK Special Forces suppressed evidence of possible SAS war crimes, a former high-ranking officer has told a public inquiry in London in closed evidence sessions. The officer, who was among the most senior in special forces, said he had passed what he called "explosive" evidence suggesting "criminal behaviour" to the then director…

BBC reporter Catrin Nye has been carrying out an investigation for BBC Panorama into how so-called forever chemicals could affect people’s health and contaminate the environment. Forever chemicals, or PFAS (per-and poly fluoroalkyl substances), are a group of about 10,000 chemicals and are used in anything from cookware, to waterproof clothes, elec…

The death toll in the floods which struck Indonesia last week has now climbed to nearly 600, with rescue workers still battling to reach affected areas. The floods, which were caused by a rare cyclone that had formed over the Malacca Strait, have hit three provinces and impacted some 1.4 million people, according to the government's disaster agency…

The BBC has travelled to a tent camp in the deserts of northern Sudan in army-controlled territory to hear first-hand the stories of those who escaped. The team was monitored by the authorities throughout the visit.The RSF has been fighting the regular army since April 2023 when a power struggle between them erupted into war.Taking over el-Fasher w…

From reducing the cost of development to speeding up the pace of productions, industry insiders say the benefits of artificial intelligence to the film industry could be limitless.Despite the opportunities, professionals have previously taken industrial action over the use of AI, with fears the technology could pose a risk to jobs.BBC News asked Be…