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Jonathan Ross 'horrified' by Walliams allegations and Brand conviction
November 11, 2026
The TV presenter says he was once "friendly" with David Walliams and Russell Brand, but was "genuinely unaware" of their conduct.
'I felt like I was being manipulated': Woman alleges Walliams groomed her as a teenager
November 11, 2026
Lilly Creightmore, who has alleged Walliams "groomed" her as a teenager, has told BBC Newsnight that she was "angry" at his behaviour.
UK falls silent to mark Armistice Day
November 11, 2026
Services are being held across the UK to mark Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War One.
Police told Russell Brand to leave Jemima Goldsmith's house in 2014
November 11, 2026
Police confirm they asked Brand to leave his ex-girlfriend's house after she reported an alleged assault.
Three Iran-backed suspects plotted attacks including RAF Fairford incident, US says
November 11, 2026
The US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near the UK airbase that is used by US armed forces.
Acquitted 'China spy' tells BBC: I was fall guy for security services but also naive
November 11, 2026
Thousands of messages seen by BBC show how a Chinese official sought details of sensitive political matters.
Prince George's artwork featured in Country Life magazine
November 11, 2026
The Prince of Wales features his 13-year-old son's drawing of a bird as part of a special edition of the magazine.
Governments 'asleep at the wheel' over social care, says head of review
November 11, 2026
Baroness Casey criticises variability of services and fees charged to self-funders in England.
Judge allows Trump's $10bn defamation case against BBC to proceed
November 11, 2026
But the court dismisses the other part of Trump's lawsuit that alleged the BBC had violated a Florida law.
Pochettino ready to accept Man Utd offer to replace Carrick
November 11, 2026
Mauricio Pochettino is ready to accept an offer from Manchester United to become their next head coach.
Wayne Rooney leads I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! line-up
November 11, 2026
The football star will be joined by Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page and YouTuber Sharky among others.
Why does Australia want Brits to swap Sydney for the outback?
November 10, 2026
Australia wants changes to UK deal that would push backpackers out of Bondi and into remote regions.
What we know about the allegations against David Walliams
November 10, 2026
The author and comedian recently lost a court battle trying to block publication of the allegations.
Why is Scotland's housing shortage getting worse?
November 11, 2026
Homelessness has hit record levels and the cost of renting or buying property has continued to rise.
'If I tell you to run, run': BBC joins a Ukrainian drone unit as it protects a front-line city
November 10, 2026
Slovyansk continues to be bombarded by Russian forces, making it almost uninhabitable with less than 10% of its pre-war population remaining.
In Mississippi, voters await cliffhanger Senate result with hope and frustration
November 11, 2026
Democratic voters tell the BBC their candidate is on the brink of history, while Republicans vent disappointment.
Temperatures to dip to -5C as first cold health alerts of season issued
November 11, 2026
The most widespread frost of the season so far is forecast for many parts of the country. BBC Weather's Tomasz Schafernaker reports.
Richmond upon Thames is happiest place to live in Britain, survey finds
November 11, 2026
Richmond upon Thames ranked highly in several quality of life indicators in a Rightmove survey.
Senior doctors call off two-day strike planned this month
November 11, 2026
Consultants in England were due to walk out on 25 November in disputes over pay and working conditions.
New photos are 'essential evidence' of possible SAS war crimes, inquiry told
November 11, 2026
The inquiry's lead barrister says photos of people lying on their backs with shots to the head may be evidence of possible war crimes.
Vinícius Jr's message to Sudan boy who received prosthetic legs after BBC report sparked appeal
November 11, 2026
Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr sent a surprise message to 13-year-old fan Zaher who lost both his legs after being hit by a drone in Khartoum, in 2024.
Sales of traditional toys rise as public debate around screen time grows
November 11, 2026
A bumper year so far for toy sales comes as debate intensifies over screen time and tech connectivity.
Dua Lipa to become first female British headliner at Coachella 2027
November 11, 2026
Tame Impala and SZA join the top of the bill for the US festival, which also features Madonna and Diljit Dosanjh.
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Pochettino a decade in Man Utd's making - but Carrick deserves better
November 11, 2026
Mauricio Pochettino looks set to turn a decade-long courtship with Manchester United into a full-blown relationship, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Pochettino ready to accept Man Utd offer to replace Carrick
November 11, 2026
Mauricio Pochettino is ready to accept an offer from Manchester United to become their next head coach.
Bethell out of Australia trip and doubt for SA
November 11, 2026
Jacob Bethell is ruled out of England’s white-ball tour of Australia and is a huge doubt for the Test tour of South Africa following the recurrence of a knee injury.
Khawaja refuses to name Aussie ball tamperers
November 11, 2026
The publisher of Usman Khawaja's autobiography denies his promotional tour has been cancelled but says there have been "adjustments" to the schedule.
Welsh Grand National-winning jockey O'Brien dies aged 39
November 11, 2026
Tom O'Brien, the nephew of trainer Aidan, rode more than 1,000 winners and won the Welsh Grand National twice.
Does Pickford finally face serious competition for his England place?
November 11, 2026
Does England's long-time first-choice goalkeeper Jordan Pickford finally face serious competition for his place, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.
