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The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems (Fri, 08 May 2026 23:30:12 GMT)
Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.

US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages (Fri, 08 May 2026 14:42:13 GMT)
An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.

Major train operator to be renationalised in months (Fri, 08 May 2026 16:14:48 GMT)
GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.

The companies making billions from the Iran war (Fri, 08 May 2026 08:13:07 GMT)
Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

US jobs data beats expectations for second month in a row (Fri, 08 May 2026 20:41:19 GMT)
The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war.

How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood' (Sat, 09 May 2026 06:13:11 GMT)
The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.

South East Water boss quits after supply failures (Fri, 08 May 2026 11:20:48 GMT)
David Hinton faced criticism after outages affected tens of thousands of people in Kent and Sussex.

Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs? (Fri, 08 May 2026 01:31:55 GMT)
The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.

Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait (Fri, 08 May 2026 08:43:55 GMT)
US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.

Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits (Thu, 07 May 2026 15:41:28 GMT)
Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.

Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US (Thu, 07 May 2026 23:11:35 GMT)
Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.

World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty (Fri, 08 May 2026 04:10:45 GMT)
Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start.

Morrisons supermarket in Wales fined £750k for dirty bakery (Thu, 07 May 2026 19:18:20 GMT)
A judge said the case was not about a few rogue employees but showed serious and systemic failure.

Shell latest oil giant to see profits surge due to Iran war impact (Thu, 07 May 2026 09:38:04 GMT)
The energy giant's profits jump by nearly a quarter as it benefits from the recent volatility in the oil price

Major rail disruption expected in southern England until end of day (Thu, 07 May 2026 18:31:26 GMT)
A radio fault has been resolved but passengers could continue to face long delays, warns National Rail.

'We had people come just to see it': Amazon delivers its first UK parcels by drone (Thu, 07 May 2026 08:31:34 GMT)
The unmanned aircraft can drop off 100 parcels a day within a 12km radius of Amazon's hub.

The no-nonsense judge calling the shots in Musk v Altman trial (Wed, 06 May 2026 23:52:48 GMT)
The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.

The AI fitness instructors selling unreal gains (Thu, 07 May 2026 05:15:08 GMT)
A BBC Sport investigation finds misleading adverts for fitness apps that use AI-generated instructors to make exaggerated claims.

$19bn order boosts Belfast Airbus factory (Thu, 07 May 2026 06:05:25 GMT)
Malaysian airline Air Asia places an order for 120 Airbus A220s, the wings of which are made in Belfast.

Up to 150 former WHSmith high street stores to close (Wed, 06 May 2026 15:22:58 GMT)
The stores were purchased by Modella Capital last year, and then rebranded under the name TGJones.

Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations (Wed, 06 May 2026 20:05:02 GMT)
Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.

People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears (Wed, 06 May 2026 16:11:59 GMT)
Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.

Next to hike prices by up to 8% outside Europe due to Iran war costs (Wed, 06 May 2026 08:43:47 GMT)
No extra price rises are slated for the UK, which saw better than expected sales in the first quarter.

Campaigners call for ban on use of weedkiller glyphosate at harvest time (Sun, 10 May 2026 05:33:42 GMT)
Campaigners are calling for a ban on the use of the weedkiller over health concerns.

Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war (Wed, 06 May 2026 16:11:44 GMT)
Reports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.

Apple to pay up to $95 to some US iPhone buyers over AI lawsuit (Wed, 06 May 2026 00:15:14 GMT)
Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.

Hedge fund founder hits back at Mamdani's 'creepy' wealth tax video (Wed, 06 May 2026 16:35:39 GMT)
Ken Griffin said Mamdani's video, filmed outside his apartment, raised safety concerns.

How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy (Sat, 09 May 2026 08:28:23 GMT)
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.

Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict (Wed, 06 May 2026 23:06:17 GMT)
Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.

Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff (Mon, 04 May 2026 23:43:28 GMT)
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Stars walk red carpet at Bafta TV Awards - in pictures (Sun, 10 May 2026 15:56:02 GMT)
The biggest names in British TV walk the red carpet as they arrive for the prestigious Bafta Television Awards ceremony in London.

The Bafta TV Awards winners and nominations in full (updating live) (Sun, 10 May 2026 15:46:42 GMT)
Spoiler warning: This list will be updated with the winners before they're shown on the BBC broadcast.

Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it (Sat, 09 May 2026 23:03:37 GMT)
Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

Our relationship with food is messed up - let's sort it out, says Stanley Tucci (Sun, 10 May 2026 00:59:02 GMT)
The new season of Tucci in Italy sees the actor travel the country finding out why there's a lot more to food than you might think.

William hails Sir David Attenborough's 'remarkable milestone' at 100th birthday concert (Fri, 08 May 2026 21:54:27 GMT)
The naturalist's seven-decade career was marked with a special concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay separating after 22 years of marriage (Fri, 08 May 2026 18:17:41 GMT)
Former Strictly host Daly and Radio 2 presenter Kay jointly announced they are "to separate amicably".

From Ipswich and Northampton to Broadway for Tony Award-nominated show (Sun, 10 May 2026 04:50:34 GMT)
Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) began as The Season in Ipswich and Northampton.

Oasis documentary to show first Gallagher brothers interview in 25 years (Sat, 09 May 2026 01:38:31 GMT)
Liam and Noel Gallagher will feature in the concert movie focusing on their 2025 global reunion tour.

Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards (Sun, 10 May 2026 14:29:45 GMT)
Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.

Man v Horse race has 'special place in heart' of BBC's Sophie Raworth (Sun, 10 May 2026 11:09:03 GMT)
Raworth first took part in the race in Powys eight years ago and said it's the "funniest race".

Michael Jackson beats Kneecap in battle for UK album number one (Fri, 08 May 2026 17:22:30 GMT)
There was a three-way contest between the group, Michael Jackson and former Spice Girl Melanie C.

White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor's Trump grave post (Fri, 08 May 2026 11:14:17 GMT)
The Star Wars actor apologised and deleted the post, which contained an AI image of the president in a shallow grave.

Amazon MGM Studios plans major Berkshire site revamp (Sat, 09 May 2026 06:14:58 GMT)
The company says the expanded site could support about 3,200 full-time jobs across the UK.

Bonnie Tyler update after singer put in induced coma following emergency surgery (Fri, 08 May 2026 20:34:15 GMT)
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer has a tour planned for 2026, which is now thrown into doubt.

Largest-ever Henry Moore exhibition opens at Kew (Sat, 09 May 2026 07:13:38 GMT)
The Monumental Nature exhibition includes 30 works across the botanic gardens in west London.

Shakira unveils official World Cup 2026 song (Thu, 07 May 2026 19:47:26 GMT)
Colombian pop star Shakira unveils her official song for the 2026 World Cup.

Actress sues Avatar director for 'theft' of facial features for character (Thu, 07 May 2026 13:03:03 GMT)
Q'orianka Kilcher alleges James Cameron "extracted her facial features" for a character when she was 14.

King and Queen lead tributes for David Attenborough's 100th birthday (Fri, 08 May 2026 13:25:58 GMT)
The royal couple shared photographs of Sir David and wished him a very happy birthday.

King Charles sends Attenborough a birthday message with help from 'friends' (Fri, 08 May 2026 20:07:21 GMT)
In a video message from Buckingham Palace, wildlife helps the King deliver a birthday card for Sir David Attenborough.

From primates to climates - 10 of Attenborough's best documentaries and where to watch them (Fri, 08 May 2026 14:38:10 GMT)
From hanging out with primates to early climate warnings, here's a selection of his trailblazing programmes.

How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood' (Sat, 09 May 2026 06:13:11 GMT)
The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.

Attenborough's big birthday quiz (Thu, 07 May 2026 10:14:14 GMT)
Sir David Attenborough turns 100. How well do you know the broadcaster's life and career?

Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs (Fri, 08 May 2026 23:01:55 GMT)
From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.

Margaret Thatcher assassination story by Hilary Mantel gets stage premiere in Liverpool (Sat, 09 May 2026 00:02:08 GMT)
In The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher, the award-winning author imagined a plot to kill the PM.

Live from your living room: The rise of concert films and livestreamed gigs (Thu, 07 May 2026 23:39:48 GMT)
Can't see your favourite act in the flesh? There might be a solution - but not everyone's a fan.

Grogu is real star of new Star Wars film, says Pedro Pascal (Thu, 07 May 2026 20:36:03 GMT)
The Mandalorian and Grogu marks Star Wars' return to cinemas for the first time in more than six years.

Spanish superstar Rosalía reaches for heaven as her tour hits London (Wed, 06 May 2026 07:34:42 GMT)
The Spanish star delights fans as she brings her highly anticipated Lux tour to the UK.

The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala (Tue, 05 May 2026 04:05:39 GMT)
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

Matt Damon seen in new trailer for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey (Tue, 05 May 2026 10:33:42 GMT)
Christopher Nolan's movie, based on the Greek epic, also stars Anne Hathaway and Robert Pattinson.

'We won't see her because she's Asian': How Lea Salonga fought to be seen on Broadway (Mon, 04 May 2026 22:33:11 GMT)
Broadway icon and Disney princess Lea Salonga has paved the way for Asian actors - but it hasn't been easy.

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