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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.