Toe-curling moment millionaire American owner of £365m Co-op Live arena calls it a 'marvel' and quotes Rick Astley hours before disastrous opening of the arena also bankrolled by Harry Styles and Man City

Tim Leiweke put his arm around an excitable BBC reporter and promised 'we're never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down' - a nod to Rick Astley who was playing in the first gig that night.

Putin IS behind GPS attacks on passenger flights over Europe: Baltic states and aviation experts pinpoint 'black hole' caused by secret electronic weapon

The European Aviation Safety Agency warned back in January that authorities had seen a 'sharp rise' in jamming in recent months, particularly over the Baltic states

Co-op Live: Opening on UK’s largest arena postponed for third time | BBC News

US singer Olivia Rodrigo has expressed her disappointment after her gigs at the UK's largest indoor venue were called off. The singer is the latest act to fa...

BBC presenter reveals he has been scammed out of half of his life savings as he warns listeners to beware bank fraudsters

Peter Levy, who presents regional news programme Look North, admitted that he had fallen for the scam despite conducting interviews on how to avoid being swindled in the past.

Israel accused of possible war crime over killing of boy in West Bank | BBC News

On the 29 November last year, two Palestinian boys were killed by Israeli forces in Jenin in the occupied West Bank. BBC Verify has pieced together what happ...

The Repair Shop star Jay Blades in shock split as his wife announces their 18-month marriage is over - just days after his beloved uncle was stabbed to death 'by a neighbour'

The Repair Shop star Jay Blades' wife announced their shock split after just 18 months of marriage on Thursday.

Protests in Georgia over ‘foreign agent’ bill | BBC News

Police in Georgia fired tear gas and water cannon into crowds protesting against a bill seen by the opposition as targeting media freedoms.Thousands waving G...

India election 2024: 18 million first-time voters in India | BBC News

As India’s general election is underway the BBC’s has been speaking with influential voting blocs, amongst them more than 18 million first time voters headin...

John Cleese says Britons should not be frightened to say 'some cultures are superior to others' and that it is 'wrong' for some Muslims to want sharia law enforced in UK

Fawlty Towers star John Cleese has said Brits shouldn't be frightened to say 'some cultures are superior to others'.

BBC boss Jess Brammar was part of sham recruitment exercise that ended with older female presenters losing their jobs, tribunal is told

Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Kasia Madera and Annita McVeigh launched the employment tribunal against the BBC in London, alleging they were snubbed over chief presenter roles.

The Baby Reindeer star who has been on some of TV's biggest shows: How Jessica Gunning first appeared in 2008 and has graced our screens with cameos in Doctor Who, Holby City and Prime Suspect - as she becomes a global sensation

As fans continue to rave about Netflix drama Baby Reindeer, one cast member in particular has captured the imaginations of viewers - Jessica Gunning, who plays Martha the stalker.

Sarah’s story: death of a 7-year-old seeking asylum in the UK | BBC News

A 7-year-old girl, Sarah, was among five people who died in an overcrowded small boat in the English Channel, as they tried to reach the UK.The BBC has spoke...

Anton Ferdinand challenges John Terry to face-to-face TV confrontation to discuss the Chelsea legend's racial abuse row... as he dismisses ex-England captain's claims the incident 'could have been dealt with better'

Anton Ferdinand (left) has invited John Terry (right) to sit down with him in front of TV cameras to discuss his alleged racist abuse during a match between Chelsea and QPR in 2011.

University protests: New York police arrest around 300 in campus raids | BBC News

Police arrested about 300 protesters during campus raids at Columbia University and The City University of New York (CUNY) in New York on Tuesday night, offi...

How Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning is an overnight sensation 16 years in the making: Actress first popped up on TV in 2008 but only now has become global star

As fans continue to rave about Netflix drama Baby Reindeer, one cast member in particular has captured the imaginations of viewers - Jessica Gunning, who plays Martha the stalker.

Russia shows off Western military hardware captured in war in Ukraine | BBC News

Russia is showcasing Western arms captured in Ukraine to coincide with its Victory Day celebrations, commemorating the end of the Second World War. The month...

Female BBC newsreaders say they are paid £36,000 a year less than their male counterparts as they sue Beeb after missing out on top roles and being taken off-air

The four women, aged 48 to 55, accuse the BBC of age and sex 'discrimination' over the way the broadcaster handled the recruitment process for new chief presenter roles.

Ukraine war: 98-year-old Ukrainian says she walked miles alone through Russian territory | BBC News

A 98-year-old Ukrainian woman has said she walked six miles (10km) under shelling, supporting herself with sticks and sleeping on the ground. The woman, iden...