Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Major Gianni Versace exhibition to open in London

The Italian designer was hugely influential in the fashion world until his murder in 1997.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9w82gr0dlwo

Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Food by candlelight & no showers - but power cut unites Madrid Open stars

Food by candlelight and being rescued from a lift - how the Spanish national power cut impacted the Madrid Open.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/crrz849rkkwo

Is there a local election in my area and where can I vote?

Find out whether there is an election near you on Thursday and where you can vote, using our lookup tool.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd925jk27k0o

Monday, 28 April 2025

Canada votes in pivotal election transformed by Trump

The US president came to dominate on the campaign trail, with the contest being viewed as a referendum on how Canada should engage with him.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ylzkzxkndo

Falcons apologise to Sanders over prank call

The Atlanta Falcons apologise to Shedeur Sanders after their defensive co-ordinator's son helps to prank call the quarterback during the NFL Draft.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/articles/cx2yjyk7qn8o

Sunday, 27 April 2025

River v Boca - inside the world's fiercest rivalry

Before Sunday's Superclasico between Argentine icons River Plate and Boca Juniors, BBC Sport tells the story of arguably football's biggest rivalry.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg9jdpk5vyo

Saturday, 26 April 2025

Points then pints for Wolves boss Pereira

Wolves manager Vitor Pereira speaks to BBC Sport's Kelly Somers about life in England, forward Matheus Cunha and enjoying a drink with fans after a game.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/c0m9j3wpm0do

Friday, 25 April 2025

Bryant's Lakers debut jersey sells for $7m

The jersey worn by basketball legend Kobe Bryant on his Los Angeles Lakers debut sells for £5.26m at auction.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c3v96np9r2no

Thursday, 24 April 2025

World Rugby 'proactive' in protecting World Cup family

World Rugby says it is extending an online protection scheme for all players, coaches and officials at the upcoming 2025 Women's World Cup after already detecting more than 2,000 accounts posting hate.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/clyq8gy0mnjo

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Instagram Teen accounts do not provide enough protection, campaigners say

Instagram promised more "built-in protections" for young people but researchers say users are still exposed to sexualised images and negative stereotypes.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8epyx0y1zdo

My career has been hit by standing up to Barton - Aluko

Former England striker Eni Aluko says her broadcasting career has been damaged because of her ongoing legal case with ex-Newcastle and Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cgkg8kjlp80o

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Boulter feeling 'no pressure' in British battle

Katie Boulter has been the British number one for two years, but Emma Raducanu and Sonay Kartal are closing in.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c74nwyeldn3o

Monday, 21 April 2025

How the ‘world’s coolest dictator’ is helping Trump

El Salvador’s president has become a key White House ally

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l514l4

Sunday, 20 April 2025

Ups, downs and race for Europe - Liverpool could win title on Sunday

All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yr0n82jgko

Saturday, 19 April 2025

Former Croatia player Pokrivac dies in car crash

Former Croatia international Nikola Pokrivac dies in a car accident in his native country aged 39.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/clyw18x27n3o

'Child in arms, luggage on my head, I fled Sudan camp for safety'

Inhabitants of Sudan's biggest camp for displaced people have had their lives upturned once again.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn80v2d7elzo

Friday, 18 April 2025

Olympic legend shows no mercy to fellow parents at school sports day

The third-fastest woman in history, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, took part in sports day at her son's school in Jamaica.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c70zj1xxgjzo

British couple killed in cable car crash, Italian police say

Four people died in the incident at Mount Faito, while another was "extremely seriously injured".

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4grkzvlkwno

Thursday, 17 April 2025

Wilson to face Lei, O'Sullivan v Carter at World Championship

Defending champion Kyren Wilson will play Lei Peifan with Ronnie O'Sullivan set to face Ali Carter in the first round of the World Championship as he bids for a record eighth title in the modern era.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/snooker/articles/c98gd0j2qrqo

Williams 'would be banned for 20 years' for doping case like Sinner's

Serena Williams says she would have been banned for 20 years had she committed a doping offence similar to that of men's player Jannik Sinner.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cwynlqxw2nwo

Wednesday, 16 April 2025

Could the Birmingham bin strike spread?

And, Vice-President JD Vance says there is a “good chance” of US-UK trade deal.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l4k4yx

Tuesday, 15 April 2025

England assistant Veurink to become Dutch boss

England assistant coach Arjan Veurink is to leave his role at the end of this summer's European Championship to become head coach of the Netherlands' women's team.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ckg2lr742zlo

Monday, 14 April 2025

Landmark antitrust trial could force Zuckerberg to sell Instagram

The case against Facebook owner Meta alleges the company bought Instagram and WhatsApp to wipe out competition.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cedy2ygy50do

Sunday, 13 April 2025

Onana dropped from Man Utd squad to face Newcastle

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is left out of Sunday's Premier League game at Newcastle following two costly mistakes against Lyon this week.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c77nvz7r0vmo

Saturday, 12 April 2025

Contenders ready - McIlroy, Rose & DeChambeau's weekend Masters plans

Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Bryson DeChambeau know winning the Green Jacket on Sunday depends on what happens between their ears.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/articles/c89gp3x3qz9o

Thousands set to run in UK's flattest marathon

The Boston Marathon will wind through rural lanes and villages around the Lincolnshire town.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx277wez0kvo

'My van's been trapped in car park for two years'

Mark Lucas and his business partner say they are £40,000 out of pocket after parking in central London in 2022.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9qw74djvnjo

Friday, 11 April 2025

Prince Harry in surprise visit to Ukraine to meet war victims

The Duke of Sussex visits an orthopaedic clinic in the western city of Lviv.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5rey37e1lo

Thursday, 10 April 2025

'Breathtaking' Raphinha on course for history

Raphinha is on course to make Champions League history after enjoying a remarkable turnaround at Barcelona.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/creqqx3yqedo

Zelensky claims 155 Chinese fighting for Russia in Ukraine

It follows Beijing's denial that many of its citizens are involved in the conflict.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1wdd228953o

FIA executive Reid resigns over 'standards breakdown'

FIA deputy president for sport Robert Reid resigns over a "fundamental breakdown in governance standards' within the governing body.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c1lmmy6q5r4o

Wednesday, 9 April 2025

Faulty antenna played role in fatal 2023 Sea World helicopter crash, officials say

Four people died and six were seriously injured when two helicopters collided on the Gold Coast in 2023.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrvvgp751xo

Tuesday, 8 April 2025

Menendez brothers feel 'hope' for parole after decades in jail

The pair tell TMZ they are optimistic about their latest appeals over their parents' killing in 1996.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdjlyn83k7do

South Korea to hold presidential election on 3 June

This comes after the constitutional court removed Yoon Suk Yeol as president and upheld his impeachment.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7ve4qnlw9o

Monday, 7 April 2025

Ecclestone keen to 'move on' from Hartley incident

England spinner Sophie Ecclestone says she has "moved on" and "learned from" her refusal to do an interview with Alex Hartley during the Women's Ashes.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c62xq3xx3z4o

US defends tariffs on remote island of penguins and seals

A group of islands, occupied only by penguins and seals, has been swept up in Trump's trade war.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce84jr5mvnno

Ex-Wales fly-half Biggar to retire at end of season

Former British and Irish Lions and Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c807ye7v271o

Sunday, 6 April 2025

Thigh lifts and eyelid surgery on the rise as cosmetic surgery becomes cheaper

More people - mostly women - seek treatments to look toned and wrinkle-free, UK private clinic data show.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyvq3n6r639o

Virginia Giuffre says she is in hospital after 'serious' car accident

A spokesperson tells the BBC Ms Giuffre "greatly appreciates the support and well wishes people are sending".

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yl5vle2nmo

Racehorse Broadway Boy heads home after horrific Grand National fall

Broadway Boy is to return home after suffering a heavy fall in the Grand National.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/horse-racing/articles/cwyqj1yx2pzo

Saturday, 5 April 2025

Are my braids doing more harm than good?

Research suggests the synthetic hair used for braiding could be bad for you - but will that stop women using it?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3vw4d0k7r0o

Friday, 4 April 2025

TV's Doctor Oz confirmed to oversee healthcare of millions of Americans

Oz, who has never held public office, is best known for hosting US daytime TV show The Dr Oz Show.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1k4em2yz9eo

Thursday, 3 April 2025

Will Trump’s tariffs start a global trade war?

And how will the UK be affected?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l213ct

Wednesday, 2 April 2025

Islanders exposed to toxic chemicals should be offered blood treatment, report says

Scientists for Jersey's government have revealed steps to tackle the health impacts of private water supply contamination.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwygynqkd30o

What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?

Tariffs are a key part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn93e12rypgo

Tuesday, 1 April 2025

Driest March for more than 60 years in England and Wales

March was one of the driest and sunniest on record for some parts of the UK.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/weather/articles/cj9ejl21p72o