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Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton dies aged 68

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:30:13 GMT

Stourton hosted Radio 4's Today programme for a decade and was a founding member of Channel 4 News.

How different is watching a film in IMAX?

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:24:44 GMT

BBC Verify examines viral claims the new film will be distorted if not seen on a dedicated screen

Maternity scandal to be dramatised in new series

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:09:05 GMT

The drama will centre on Sarah and Jack Hawkins, who were among the first people to raise the alarm.

Signed Hockney print found in a book sells for £41K

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:10:25 GMT

The print, found in a book donated to a Salvation Army shop, is snapped up by an anonymous bidder.

Former World's Strongest Man to become a Gladiator

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:22:28 GMT

Tom Stoltman, a 32-year-old, 6ft 8in athlete from the Highlands, will join the cast of the BBC Saturday night primetime show for the fourth series.

'Wham! concerts changed lives in China' - Ridgeley

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:12:20 GMT

A new documentary shows the impact Wham! had on people during their ground-breaking visit to China.

Paramount and Warner Bros mega merger paused by judge

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:48:13 GMT

US court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action.

Gracie Abrams captures pain of early adulthood in new album - but you're left wanting more

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:33:47 GMT

The singer's third album is full of incisive, witty lyrics that are let down by muted production.

Ofcom launches investigation into Married at First Sight UK

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:42:04 GMT

In May, BBC Panorama revealed rape allegations from two women on the show, which the men involved deny.

BBC's serious challenges laid bare in annual report

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:18:35 GMT

The BBC issues a call to arms for a new funding model to replace the licence fee, media editor Katie Razzall says.

'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:06:04 GMT

Buying on social media livestreams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.

The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:04:58 GMT

The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.

Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:07:24 GMT

The French culture minister has told the BBC that the Bayeux Tapestry is in "a wonderful state".

Sam Neill's best-known roles in pictures

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:19:44 GMT

The beloved actor's career ranged from box office blockbusters to thrillers and award-winning dramas.

Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS perform at colourful World Cup half-time show

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:16:39 GMT

Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson also performed, with Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet among the celebrities in the crowds.

Beatles tour fans spot Sir Paul at traffic lights

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:48:25 GMT

Beatles fans are thrilled to see Sir Paul McCartney as their bus pulls up next to him in Liverpool.

Sam Neill: A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:10:38 GMT

The actor built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.

Tributes paid to influential soul singer Ray King

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:32:54 GMT

King is remembered as a "Coventry musician who did so much and cared so much about his home city".

Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:14:12 GMT

Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.

Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:03:02 GMT

Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy are among the stars who have been cast so far.

16 World Cup viral moments - from Posh Spice's nonchalance to Haaland's bromance

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:40:03 GMT

We look at some of the most memorable scenes during the 2026 World Cup that set the internet alight.

The 85-year-old living in her own art installation

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:54:09 GMT

After careers as a teacher, cookbook author and TV chef, Sue Kreitzman's life took a different path.

Bruno Mars has an unexpected opening before Wembley party starts

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:26:02 GMT

After an eight-year absence from UK stages, Bruno Mars returned to Wembley Stadium with a polished, hit-filled show.

Is the fear of unintentionally going viral changing clubbing for Gen Z?

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:05:22 GMT

For some young clubbers, the fear is not dancing badly, it's becoming content.

How a former Blue Peter presenter stunned America's Got Talent judges

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:13:53 GMT

Joel M made the judges' personal items disappear on the latest series of America's Got Talent.