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BBC workplace review: Will bad behaviour now be called out?

28 Apr 2025 16:51


As the BBC finds some pockets of bad behaviour among a small number of staff, what happens next?


UN's top court begins hearings on Israel's legal duties towards Palestinians

28 Apr 2025 16:37


Dozens of countries will give evidence at the ICJ hearings, which Israel has labelled a "circus".


Why might public sector workers go on strike again?

28 Apr 2025 16:34


BBC Verify examines why political pressure over public sector pay and industrial action has re-emerged.


Shuttered shops and unfinished haircuts - how a day without power unfolded

28 Apr 2025 16:28


Residents stuck on trains, phones not working, checkouts off: How a massive power cut caused chaos.


Constance Marten denies carrying baby in shopping bag

28 Apr 2025 16:19


She tells the court "absolutely not" when asked if she'd carried her newborn in a red bag for life.


Child damages €50m Rothko painting in Dutch museum

28 Apr 2025 16:13


It is not yet clear who will be held responsible for the cost of repairing Rothko's Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8.


Who are the big winners & losers from the NFL Draft?

28 Apr 2025 16:12


BBC Sport looks at the big winners and losers from an eventful NFL Draft, headlined by Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders' contrasting fortunes.


UK government condemns 'unacceptable' Kneecap comments

28 Apr 2025 15:44


Video emerged of a 2023 gig appearing to show a band member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory."


Steve Rosenberg: What's Putin trying to achieve by calling a three-day ceasefire?

28 Apr 2025 15:34


Vladimir Putin calls a three-day ceasefire in May, coinciding with events marking the 80th anniversary of World War Two's end.


Driver sentenced for killing three teens had history of 'showing off'

28 Apr 2025 14:41


Edward Spencer, 19, is to serve two years in a young offenders institution.


Why were there thousands of empty seats at FA Cup semi?

28 Apr 2025 14:41


Manchester City reached their third consecutive FA Cup final by beating Nottingham Forest on Sunday, but the semi-final was played with a backdrop of thousands of empty seats in the blue half of Wembley.


Trump beats Murphy in epic last-16 tie at Crucible

28 Apr 2025 14:21


World number one Judd Trump holds off Shaun Murphy's fightback to move into the World Championship quarter-finals.


A mole, a Lion and a confession - Premiership Rugby talking points

28 Apr 2025 13:41


A British and Irish Lions coach was present to catch George Ford's fly-half masterclass, while Gloucester find fuel in rumoured Chiefs criticism.


UK could see hottest April weather in seven years with 27C expected this week

28 Apr 2025 13:28


Temperatures are climbing this week with most places getting into the twenties Celsius but will it be a heatwave?


Girl, 14, who stabbed teachers sentenced to 15 years

28 Apr 2025 13:10


Teenager who stabbed two teachers and a pupil while screaming "I'm going to kill you" is sentenced.


M&S customers in limbo as cyber attack chaos continues

28 Apr 2025 13:04


The retail giant's online business remains suspended with no indication yet when it will be restored.


No extra cash for teacher and NHS staff pay rises, says Downing Street

28 Apr 2025 12:49


Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% budgeted for by government.


Ultra-processed foods may be linked to early death

28 Apr 2025 12:47


UPFs, such as crisps, biscuits, ice cream, hot dogs and fizzy drinks, are increasingly common in diets worldwide.


Conclave to elect new pope to begin on 7 May, Vatican says

28 Apr 2025 11:45


The closed-door meeting will begin in the Sistine Chapel and will involve some 135 cardinals from across the world.


Islanders say they cannot escape mysterious humming

28 Apr 2025 11:14


A number of Lewis residents say the 'Hebridean Hum' has disrupted their lives for weeks.


Eubank discharged from hospital

28 Apr 2025 11:08


Chris Eubank Jr is discharged from hospital after he was admitted as a precaution following his victory over Conor Benn on Saturday.


The Mangione Trial

28 Apr 2025 11:06


Luigi Mangione enters his plea in death penalty federal charges


People voting in Canada's general election tell the BBC what matters to them

28 Apr 2025 10:44


The BBC spoke to eight voters asking who they voted for and what their main election issues are.


'Liverpool still need new blood' - where will Slot strengthen?

28 Apr 2025 06:25


Liverpool must still rebuild with major signings despite winning the Premier League, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.


Top-brand baby food pouches lack key nutrients, lab-testing by BBC finds

28 Apr 2025 05:00


Parents are being "misled" by marketing from leading baby food companies, experts tell BBC.


School uniforms to change for millions of pupils under plans to reduce branded items

28 Apr 2025 04:59


The government says it will save parents £50 a year, but retailers say it could end up costing more.


'They aimed to kill' - BBC identifies security forces who shot Kenya anti-tax protesters

28 Apr 2025 01:36


The BBC exposes the members of the security forces who fired on protesters at Kenya’s parliament last year.


Trump's first 100 days - and the rapid remaking of a nation

27 Apr 2025 23:34


The impact of what President Trump has done so far is being felt in every corner of American life.


'Grandpa robbers' held Kim Kardashian at gunpoint - but didn't know who she was

27 Apr 2025 19:26


Suspects who are accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in October 2016 stand trial in Paris.


Trump & Zelensky Meet At The Pope's Funeral

26 Apr 2025 13:37


The presidents talk about a path to peace in St Peter’s Basilica.


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