Monday, August 17, 2026 6:10 AM ET
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The US explorers who 'found' a lost, ancient city -- In 1911, a US professor claimed he found the secret mountain stronghold of the last Incan king. 53 years later, a new explorer proved him wrong – and the BBC followed in his footsteps.14 minutes ago
Tributes paid to Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere who has died aged 36 -- She starred in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville plus films Remember the Titans and Raising Helen. -- US & Canada1 hour ago
Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum -- The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit. -- Europe1 hour ago
In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star -- The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health. -- US & Canada1 hour ago
'I want my brother back' - Tupac's brother tells BBC murder trial won't bring justice -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder. -- US & Canada4 hours ago
LIVE - Fans to say goodbye as Bonnie Tyler's funeral takes place in Swansea - The Welsh singer, whose famous works include Total Eclipse of the Heart, died on 8 July, aged 75.51 minutes ago
Sadie Sink and Adam Driver to star in new X-Men movie -- Heartstopper's Kit Connor and Christopher Abbot are also joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.1 day ago
BBC seeks to subpoena family members in Panorama lawsuit -- A spokesperson for Trump's legal team responded to the request accusing the broadcaster of "seeking to harass" the president's family.13 hours ago
Stephen Bear jailed over sex offender breaches -- The TV personality posted in Brazil "the police will not be able to catch" him, a court hears.2 days ago
The Office's Lucy Davis 'overwhelmed' by kindness after cancer diagnosis -- The Office actress thanks well-wishers for their support after she revealed she had incurable cancer.3 days ago
Eurovision proposes new rules to reduce political voting -- Organisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying".2 days ago
I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey -- Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends "chemo camp" and finds friendship, love and freedom.1 day ago
Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI? -- Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.1 day ago
The Polygamist's author says women see themselves reflected in her Netflix hit -- Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all.1 day ago
Ayra Starr on her secret relationship and teasing Stevie Wonder -- The musician shares the personal stories behind her third album, and the time she teased a legend.4 days ago
'I was blown away' - the fans who heard Phoebe Bridgers' unreleased album in a planetarium -- Armagh Planetarium hosts an early album listening party for American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers.3 days ago
Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK -- The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.1 day ago
12 of the best films of 2026 so far -- BBC film critics Caryn James and Nicholas Barber pick their cinema highlights of the year – from Christopher Nolan's epic blockbuster to a farcical sex comedy.3 days ago
Ski Sunday host Chemmy Alcott suffers collapsed lung after jumping into lake -- The former GB Olympian posted images of her in hospital while on holiday in France.3 days ago
Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria -- The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest.3 days ago
Anthony Bourdain biopic fails to honour the chef -- The new film about the US culinary titan is entertaining. But it sidelines the workers, many immigrants or people of colour, that to him were the real stars of the restaurant industry.4 days ago
Travis Kelce shares first details from his wedding to Taylor Swift: 'Best night of my life' -- In the comments, Kelce called Swift his "wife" for first time and said it was a "childhood dream" to wed at Madison Square Garden.4 days ago