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Sir Elton John 'very angry' over AI plans

Sun, 18 May 2025 09:53:19 GMT

The singer-songwriter has been speaking exclusively to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

Eurovision 2025: Austria wins with last-minute vote, as the UK comes 19th

Sun, 18 May 2025 00:01:59 GMT

Austrian counter-tenor JJ wins with Wasted Love, but the UK gets zero points from the public.

Gold toilet businessman given suspended sentence

Mon, 19 May 2025 11:14:23 GMT

Fred Doe, from Windsor, was found guilty of conspiracy to convert or transfer criminal property.

Gary Lineker: A sorry end to a BBC career

Mon, 19 May 2025 11:40:19 GMT

His years as a BBC host end in circumstances nobody would have wanted, but some might have predicted.

The best photos from Eurovision Song Contest 2025

Sat, 17 May 2025 23:37:52 GMT

The night saw wacky songs, fabulous outfits and high-tempo dancing.

How Gary Lineker went from football sensation to headline-hitting presenter

Mon, 19 May 2025 11:14:53 GMT

The BBC will lose one of its highest-profile presenters when he stops hosting Match of the Day.

The 'peacock of Savile Row' on dressing stars for the Met Gala

Sat, 17 May 2025 00:06:08 GMT

Ozwald Boateng's four decades of experience was on show at the fashion world's biggest event.

Cheers star George Wendt dies at 76

Tue, 20 May 2025 23:11:54 GMT

He was best known for playing Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers from 1982 to 1993.

Doom: One of gaming's oldest series reckons with the challenges of 2025

Sat, 17 May 2025 00:08:51 GMT

Doom is one of the most well-known series in gaming but it still has to work to find new players.

Brockwell Park festivals to go ahead this summer

Mon, 19 May 2025 12:17:51 GMT

Despite a legal challenge, the six scheduled festivals at Brockwell Park will go ahead.

Eurovision: 'What the Hell Just Happened' to the UK entry?

Sun, 18 May 2025 01:46:29 GMT

Remember Monday had high hopes, but their Eurovision entry ended in 19th place. What went wrong?

'Alan Carr could be frontrunner': Who might win Celebrity Traitors?

Wed, 14 May 2025 17:23:45 GMT

BBC News speaks to psychologists about the line-up's likely faithfuls, traitors and frontrunners.

Eurovision 'emotional ride' for Remember Monday

Sun, 18 May 2025 13:33:25 GMT

The trio, from Surrey and Hampshire, are going on tour after finishing 19th in the contest.

Titan of Russian ballet Yuri Grigorovich dies at 98

Tue, 20 May 2025 09:45:02 GMT

Acclaimed Russian ballet choreographer, Yuri Grigorovich, received top Soviet and Russian honours.

Mission: Impossible returns, and Nine Perfect Strangers: What's coming up this week

Sun, 18 May 2025 17:09:23 GMT

BBC drama The Bombing of Pan Am 103 is also released, and Peter Andre's film Jafaican is coming out.

UK Eurovision entry played outside Buckingham Palace

Sat, 17 May 2025 11:08:03 GMT

The Royal Family shared a video of the performance by The Band of the Irish Guards on X.

Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson gives birth to twins

Sun, 18 May 2025 12:43:49 GMT

The former Little Mix singer says the two girls are "healthy and fighting strong" after being born prematurely

Jennifer Lopez sued in copyright case for posting photos of herself

Tue, 20 May 2025 15:08:10 GMT

A photographer and picture agency are seeking up to $150,000 (£112,000) damages each per photo.

India's Banu Mushtaq scripts history with International Booker win

Tue, 20 May 2025 21:31:34 GMT

Mushtaq won the prize for the short story collection Heart Lamp, translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi.

Sesame Street heads to Netflix after Trump pulled funding

Tue, 20 May 2025 03:38:31 GMT

The platform will offer a new season and 90 hours of previous episodes to its 300 million subscribers.

Watch: Saunas, espresso and zero points: A look back at Eurovision 2025

Sun, 18 May 2025 08:51:35 GMT

A nail-biting finish saw Austrian singer JJ win the contest in Switzerland at the very last minute.

Remember Monday singer says she's lost wedding ring after Eurovision

Sun, 18 May 2025 16:26:39 GMT

Singer Holly-Anne Hull revealed the loss in a video shared from a plane the morning after the contest.

Was Diddy a 'mastermind'? How ex Cassie's testimony builds the sex trafficking case against him

Sat, 17 May 2025 04:03:14 GMT

The mogul’s ex-girlfriend feared saying no to his sexual fantasies. His defence argues they were consensual.

Peers demand more protection from AI for creatives

Mon, 19 May 2025 20:32:47 GMT

MPs have already overturned calls for more copyright protection for artists against AI once before.

Comedy is a massive healer - Sir Lenny Henry returns to stand-up

Tue, 20 May 2025 05:10:07 GMT

The Dudley comedian and actor will be headlining a one-off show at the end of May.

Lorraine's ITV show cut to 30 minutes as job cuts loom

Tue, 20 May 2025 16:14:26 GMT

The daytime show will be cut by half an hour as

Are the UK the worst at Eurovision?

Sat, 17 May 2025 15:01:38 GMT

BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reflects on the UK's performance at past Eurovision contests, and their chances in the 2025 final.

Lineker to leave BBC sooner than planned after antisemitism row

Mon, 19 May 2025 12:54:24 GMT

He will no longer present the corporation's future coverage of the FA Cup and World Cup as planned.

Fortnite faces complaint from actors' union over AI Darth Vader

Tue, 20 May 2025 10:36:25 GMT

Sag-Aftra says the hit video game has used tech to replace human performers.

Pop culture re-invented the Menendez brothers - now their fate may rest with one man

Sun, 18 May 2025 00:35:00 GMT

The brothers' fate will now be in the hands of California's Parole Board and Governor Gavin Newsom.

Drake pushes for Tory Lanez to be pardoned after prison attack

Mon, 19 May 2025 22:58:49 GMT

Lanez, convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, was stabbed 14 times by a fellow inmate in a California prison.

Spanish PM calls for Israel ban at Eurovision

Mon, 19 May 2025 17:15:39 GMT

Pedro Sánchez warns against "double standards" after Russia was banned from the song contest in 2022.

English teacher inspires pupils with Mastermind win

Tue, 20 May 2025 08:45:19 GMT

John Robinson, who works at Bishop Challoner Catholic College, won the nail-biting final on Monday.

Exotic dancer 'The Punisher' tells court how he discovered Diddy's identity

Tue, 20 May 2025 21:54:49 GMT

Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial heard testimony from the mother of Cassie Ventura as well as a male exotic dancer.

Watch: How Gary Lineker's long BBC career came to an abrupt end

Mon, 19 May 2025 15:56:49 GMT

The Match of the Day host will leave the corporation after presenting his final episode on Sunday.

Royals and Beckham attend Chelsea Flower Show

Mon, 19 May 2025 19:46:10 GMT

The horticultural event welcomes royals, celebrities and dogs, showing rewilding and pet-friendly designs.

Stolen Jim Morrison graveside bust found by chance after 37 years

Tue, 20 May 2025 05:25:53 GMT

French police came across the statue by chance during an unrelated investigation.

Ed Sheeran supports young talent in surprise gig

Mon, 19 May 2025 11:56:28 GMT

The pop star performed in front of hundreds outside Sheffield Town Hall on Sunday.