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England's busiest A&E hit by flu wave - hundreds of patients are arriving a day
The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs.

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela as Caracas condemns 'act of piracy'
The move is a sharp escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's government.

Venezuelan Nobel winner emerges to collect prize in Oslo after months in hiding
María Corina Machado speaks to the BBC after her secret journey from her home country.

Why so many people break 20mph speed limits (it's more complicated than you think)
After receiving a speeding ticket, Evan Davis explores why so many people have broken 20mph limits across the country.

Panic in France as children fall victim to lethal violence of Marseille drug gangs
The number of teenagers involved in the drugs trade has quadrupled in eight years, the government says.

Sports Personality of the Year shortlist announced
Find out who is on the shortlist for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

Banks to tell you where you might invest your money
Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.

Rolling Stones finally approve Fatboy Slim sample after 25 years
One of the most bootlegged dance tracks of all time, Satisfaction Skank, gets an official release.

Campaigners question ethics of puberty-blocker trial in legal letter to Streeting
Researchers and the UK regulator say the study is going to help improve care for children questioning their gender.

New Archbishop of Canterbury faces complaint about abuse case handling
The Church says she was not told of a complaint about how she handled allegations against a priest.

Why is flu so bad this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?
Flu has come early this year, and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.

Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise in Scotland
Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience.

Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference
BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.

Watch: Moment skydiver's parachute wraps around plane wing
Footage shows the skydiver stuck on the wing before cutting himself free and continuing with dive.

How Race Across the World changed our relationship
The four teams making their way to the final checkpoint tell us how the experience has changed their relationships and them.

Virtual teachers are being used to plug school shortages - but will it work?
From deepfake teachers to remote maths lessons - how are schools using tech and AI in the classroom?

I lost 3st and was sick 40 times a day during pregnancy
Four women share their stories about extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.

Farewell (again) to Neighbours, Australia's longest running soap opera
The series will finish at the end of 2025 - 40 years and more than 9,000 episodes after its debut.

The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin
Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.

String of celebrity scandals renews debate on South Korea's 'cancel culture'
In a matter of days, three big entertainers in South Korea have made headlines in separate scandals.

Tiger teeth and shark fins - how endangered species are being sold on Facebook
Endangered species are being sold online with UK-based firms illegally supplying seahorses, a BBC investigation finds.

UK pharma boss says US is the best country to invest in
In an interview with the BBC, Dame Emma Walmsley says she will not "shy away" from GSK's US expansion.

Hoy breaks leg in 'worst' crash of his life while riding his mountain bike
Sir Chris Hoy breaks his leg in a cycling crash which he describes as the "worst" of his life.

'I am to be executed like a criminal': Mary Queen of Scots' final letter to go on rare display
The letter was written in the cell where Mary had been imprisoned for 19 years, just hours before she was executed.

Exiled Hong Kong activist target of sexually explicit harassment campaign
The campaign saw letters containing fake images of Carmen Lau sent to her neighbours.

Queen records special broadcast with John Hunt, whose wife and two daughters were murdered
The conversation will feature in a special edition of the Radio 4 Today programme on New Year's Eve.

Tidy! Dave's Coaches from Gavin & Stacey up for sale - for £200K
Priced at £200,000, the red 33-seater is a "once-in-a-lifetime collectible" for fans of the show.

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Where Did The Covid Fraud Cash Go?
Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says.

Will a social media ban for Australian teens work?
The world’s first social media ban for under 16’s starts this week – will it succeed?

A festive favourite to spark your Christmas spirit
The feel-good Christmas story, perfect for cosy winter nights

A festive classic, now available on BBC iPlayer
Two women swap homes for the holidays and find unexpected romance and self-discovery.