Friday, January 02, 2026 2:36 AM ET
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I always wanted Paul Mescal to play Shakespeare, says Hamnet writer -- Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell says the Irish actor "stood out a mile" long before break out Normal People role. -- Culture13 hours ago
How football star's transfer sparked Korean saying -- Alan Smith's transfer from Elland Road to Old Trafford sparked a phrase which lives on in Korea.2 minutes ago
LIVE - Search for Swiss fire victims continues as relatives face long wait for identification - Around 40 people were killed and 115 injured in the bar fire on New Year's Eve.54 minutes ago
Social media fuelled Mamdani's rise. Can he keep the momentum as New York mayor? -- To succeed in office he will need to keep his supporters engaged with day-to-day governing, experts say.16 hours ago
Dozens missing after boat carrying 200 migrants sinks off Gambia36 minutes ago
Japan PM joins fight for more female toilets in parliament40 minutes ago
Rosenior leading contender for Chelsea manager job4 hours ago
Netherlands police face 'unprecedented' New Year's violence18 hours ago
Retiring Australian cricketer criticises 'racial stereotypes'4 hours ago
What we know about the Switzerland ski resort fire -- Several dozen people are presumed to have died in the fire at a New Year party in the resort of Crans-Montana.3 hours ago
Disbelief as tragedy hits Swiss ski resort on New Year's Day -- BBC's Silvia Costeloe says the fire happened in the beating heart of lively Crans-Montana.8 hours ago
Video shows fire spreading across Swiss bar ceiling -- The moment a Swiss bar was set ablaze appears to have been captured on video.8 hours ago
Why you don't need electrolytes for everyday exercise -- Drinks with electrolytes can be expensive but most people are spending money they don't need to.3 hours ago
The great debate about whether the UK should use magic mushrooms to treat mental health -- Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results -- BBC InDepth3 hours ago
Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026 - The price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer parts - has more than doubled since October 2025. 6 hrs ago40 minutes ago
Brazil legend Roberto Carlos recovering in hospital -- Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is "recovering well" after undergoing what he describes as "a preventative medical procedure".22 hours ago
Zelensky says peace deal is 90% ready in New Year address -- Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year speech to tell troops that he "believed in you and our victory" in Ukraine.16 hours ago
China brings in 13% tax on contraceptives in bid to boost birth rates -- Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.1 day ago
Tsitsipas considered retirement in injury-hit 2025 -- Stefanos Tsitsipas admits he seriously considered retiring from tennis because of serious back pain during the 2025 season.21 hours ago
Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close -- Fans gathered at premieres in cities across the US and Canada to watch the finale on the big screen.12 minutes ago
The £3m race to save polar explorer Shackleton's villa -- The building was used as a base by Shackleton while he orchestrated the famous rescue of his stranded crew1 day ago
UK to 'robustly' defend decision to strip citizenship from woman who married Islamic State fighter -- The ECHR questions whether it was considered if Shamima Begum was a victim of grooming and trafficking.4 hours ago
Trump says health is 'perfect' amid ageing concerns4 hours ago
Remains of Texas teen missing since Christmas Eve identified, police say1 day ago
Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare16 hours ago
China's BYD set to overtake Tesla as world's top EV seller4 hours ago
Deadly clashes between protesters and security forces as Iran unrest grows5 hours ago
'I hid from a wall of heat': Eyewitnesses describe escape from Swiss bar inferno14 hours ago
Maduro says Venezuela open to US talks on drug trafficking2 hours ago
'You're invisible, you don't exist' - life without a birth certificate3 hours ago
Microwave does not make room a flat, judge rules1 day ago
Bashir in 12-man England squad for final Ashes Test -- England name off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in a 12-man squad for the fifth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney.12 minutes ago
'We are not happy' - Man City fall behind Arsenal in title race -- Pep Guardiola questioned whether it was only a two-horse Premier League title race, but his Manchester City side can ill-afford many slip-ups in their quest to hunt down leaders Arsenal.36 minutes ago
Government suspends Gabon team and bans Aubameyang - Gabon's sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team's "disgraceful performance" at the Africa Cup of Nations. 13 hrs ago40 minutes ago
Littler races into semis but Humphries knocked out -- Luke Littler beats Krzysztof Ratajski to reach the PDC World Championship semi-finals, before second seed Luke Humphries loses to Gian van Veen.8 hours ago
'Heavy metal? It's not even aluminium foil football' -- As Liverpool are booed off following a goalless draw against Leeds, it was hardly the start to the New Year that Arne Slot's side would have wanted.9 hours ago