Czechoslovakia: Czechs and Slovaks mark 30 years since Velvet Divorce

Thirty years since their break-up, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have a harmonious relationship.

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Archbishop of Canterbury calls for leaders to fix social care

The Most Reverend Justin Welby uses his new year's message to highlight the social care crisis.

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The Papers: Better times ahead, says PM, and tributes to Pope

The first front pages of 2023 cover a range of stories, including Rishi Sunak promising "better times ahead".

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Mikel Arteta plays down Arsenal's title hopes despite seven-point lead at New Year

Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka insist Arsenal are not getting carried away, despite leading the league by seven points at the end of 2022.

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TV presenter Matthew Bassett shows life goes on with spinal injury

A trip to the beach changed Matthew Bassett's life - now he's determined to say yes to everything.

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Cody Fisher: Two men charged with Birmingham nightclub stabbing murder

Non-league footballer Cody Fisher was fatally attacked at a club in Birmingham on Boxing Day.

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Pope Francis and world leaders pay tribute to Benedict XVI

The head of the Catholic Church pays his respects to his predecessor Benedict, who resigned from his post in 2013.

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Brighton & Hove Albion 2-4 Arsenal: Gunners extend lead to seven points

Arsenal move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League despite a second-half wobble at Brighton.

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Gucci & Paris Fashion Week: How my dyslexia made me an artist

Street artist Navinder has been making waves in fashion, but his journey has been far from easy.

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New Year's Eve parties hit by rail strikes and cost of living

New year bookings at bars and restaurants are down due to rail strikes and price rises, industry experts say.

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Pelé: Why black Brazilians like me mourn the King

Pelé won his first World Cup only 70 years after slavery was finally abolished in Brazil.

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Andrew Tate: Romanian police to hold influencer for 30 days

The controversial influencer is detained in an investigation into rape and human trafficking.

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Police arrest suspect in murder of four Idaho university students

The arrest comes six weeks after four students were found stabbed to death in their beds.

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National Archives: Tony Blair said Putin should be on 'top table'

The then prime minister believed Russia's president was at heart a "patriot", archive files reveal.

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The Papers: 'King of football' dies and 'no magic wand for pay'

Tributes to Brazilian football icon Pele following his death and the financial toll of strikes lead the front pages.

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Dame Vivienne Westwood in pictures: From punk to catwalk pioneer and activist

The provocative doyenne of British fashion married punk style with the flamboyance of high fashion.

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Covid: Why are some places testing Chinese arrivals?

Beijing is finally opening its borders - but some countries are wary of a Covid threat.

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Pele: A sporting icon who made football beautiful

The life of the man regarded by many as the finest ever player of the "beautiful game".

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Wallasey pub shooting: Third arrest over Christmas Eve attack

A 31-year-old man is held after Elle Edwards was killed and four men were injured on Merseyside.

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Cost of Living: Upcycling comeback amid money-saving drive

Upcycler Eleri fitted a new kitchen for her friend using £300 worth of upcycled materials.

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Dementia: Ex-British Lions stars join brain injury legal action

Ex-Wales winger Lenny Woodard says people will be "shocked" when the full list is revealed.

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Bolivia: Anger rises as opposition leader Camacho arrested

Luis Fernando Camacho is accused of fomenting a coup, but some are calling it a kidnapping.

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Energy giant ExxonMobil sues EU to block energy windfall tax

The US company says the levy on its profits will discourage future investment in Europe.

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Leeds 1-3 Man City: Erling Haaland reaches 20 Premier League goals in record time

Erling Haaland becomes the fastest player to reach 20 Premier League goals as Manchester City overcome a stubborn Leeds to reduce Arsenal's lead at the top of the table to five points.

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TikTok: Welsh speakers use social media to teach others

Meet the social media influencers sharing their love of the Welsh language to new audiences.

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Cost of living: Deliveroo and Uber couriers face uphill struggle

Gig economy workers say they're having to make changes as orders drop and their wages stagnate.

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Strikes: Border Force, rail and driving test staff walk out

About 1,000 workers at six UK airports will resume their walkout over pay and conditions.

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The Papers: 'Strikes to escalate' and 'toxic' Sandhurst culture

Looming strikes and sexual assault claims at the Sandhurst military academy lead the papers.

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Fresh appeal for Lyla Lake, 13, missing over Christmas

Police issue a new CCTV image of Lyla Lake, who was last seen at Reading train station a week ago.

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Man, 62, dies after being hit by police car in Livingston

An investigation has begun after a pedestrian was struck by a marked police car in Livingston on Boxing Day.

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Four injured in Evesham suspected gas explosion

Properties were evacuated and four people taken to hospital after the incident in Evesham.

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Train strikes: Services expected to start later as latest walkout ends

Passengers are being urged to check travel times as rail workers finish their latest walkout.

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The Papers: 'Light of our life' and '£40,000 hit to incomes'

Tributes to Elle Edwards, who was shot dead in a pub on Christmas Eve, dominate Tuesday's front papers.

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Seven die in coach plunge horror in Spain

The body of a woman is found two days after a bus falls from a bridge into a river in the Galicia region.

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Iran protests: Family of football legend Ali Daei stopped from leaving

The wife and daughter of Ali Daei, who has backed protesters, are taken off a flight out of Iran.

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Do not reduce UK's modern slavery protections, Theresa May warns

The former PM tells the BBC that Rishi Sunak should avoid creating new loopholes for criminal gangs.

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Stars' tributes after death of actor Ronan Vibert

Kathy Burke and Richard E Grant are among the celebrity names remembering Ronan Vibert.

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Premier League: State of play as English top flight returns after World Cup

As the Premier League returns following the World Cup break, BBC Sport brings you up to speed on where it left off.

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Buy now, pay later: Things you need to know about the loan schemes

With the winter sales season in full swing here's what you need to know before borrowing money.

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Doctor Who trailer drops for fans at Christmas

Russell T Davies says he wants to give fans "a lovely little Christmas present".

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Austria avalanche buries at least 10 people at ski resort

Helicopters and rescue teams with dogs are searching for survivors at a ski resort in western Austria.

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Tribute paid to woman fatally struck by police car on Christmas Eve

The family of Rachael Moore, 22, who died on Christmas Eve, describes her as a "caring friend".

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US winter storm: Americans and Canadians face mass outages on Christmas Day

At least 19 deaths are linked to a massive winter storm that continues to pummel the US and Canada.

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Maxi Jazz: Tributes hail Faithless singer as an 'incredible talent'

Dutch trance legend Armin van Buuren hopes the London singer's music keeps on "inspiring others".

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George and Charlotte sing at Westminster Abbey carol service

The Christmas Eve service was organised by the Princess of Wales and featured tributes to the late Queen.

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Pope condemns human 'hunger for wealth and power' at Christmas Eve Mass

His comments at Christmas Eve Mass in the Vatican follow previous comments about the war in Ukraine.

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Kirsty Young: Former Desert Island Discs presenter reveals 'awful' experience with chronic pain

The former Desert Island Discs host returns to the radio programme - this time as the interviewee.

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Dog starts house fire after turning on hairdryer

Crews were called to Hockley, Essex, on Christmas Eve and treated the dog and owner at the scene.

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Wales' archbishops mourn the Queen in first joint Christmas message

Wales' Anglican and Catholic archbishops have issued a joint Christmas message for the first time.

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Prince Harry and Meghan criticise the Sun's Jeremy Clarkson apology

A spokesperson for the royal couple says the newspaper profited off "hate, violence and misogyny".

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Workers over 50 encouraged to end early retirement

It follows a recent report which highlighted early retirement as an issue around a UK labour shortage.

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White Christmas forecast for parts of Scotland

A Met Office yellow alert for snow and ice has been put in place for Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

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Santa-filled armoured truck gets stuck in Cornwall lane

The Santas, who were thought to be on a pub crawl, got wedged in a hedge in Cornwall.

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Rishi Sunak thanks public servants with surprise Christmas calls

Rishi Sunak phones diplomats, Royal Navy crew and other workers to thank them for their efforts.

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Boiling water turns to snow in freezing US state

Even boiling water is freezing as dangerously cold temperatures sweep large parts of the US.

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Zara Aleena: Family members 'completely destroyed' by murder

Zara Aleena's aunt says the family is struggling with daily life six months on from her murder.

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Sun apologises over Jeremy Clarkson's Meghan column

The newspaper says it regrets publishing the piece, in which the broadcaster said he "hated" the duchess.

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Why we spent £10k on Christmas decorations

Mark Peacock needs a double lung transplant but that has not stopped him creating a winter wonderland.

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The Papers: 'Threat to gender law' and 'stay away' from nan

Headlines include clashes over Scotland's gender law and advice to avoid nan if you have flu.

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Princess of Wales Kate pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth at carol service

Hundreds of people recognised for showcasing community values are recognised in the service.

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How did President Zelensky get to Washington?

How Ukraine's president travelled out of his country for the first time since the war began.

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FTX founder released to parents on $250m bail

Prosecutors have accused Sam Bankman-Fried of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history".

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Are teachers in the top 10% of earners in some areas?

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said teachers are in the top 10% of earners in some parts of the country.

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The British Sign Language project stretching back 2,000 years

A team is translating the Bible - from original Greek and Hebrew - into British Sign Language.

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The people who rent the same Christmas tree year after year

Some people are choosing to hire their Christmas tree to try to reduce waste and help the environment.

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Ambulance strike: Warning of very challenging days ahead

Thousands of paramedics, call handlers and technicians are taking action in England and Wales until midnight.

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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney get freedom of Wrexham

Wrexham AFC's Hollywood owners are honoured for promoting the city and the club's history.

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Elon Musk to quit as Twitter CEO when replacement found

Elon Musk says he will resign as soon as he finds someone "foolish enough" to take over the job.

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Clarkson's Meghan comments 'awful' but host will remain, says ITV boss

ITV boss Kevin Lygo says Jeremy Clarkson's comments in The Sun do not represent the channel's values.

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The two sides of Scotland's gender law debate

MSPs are set to decide on the controversial plans to reform gender recognition legislation.

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Newspaper headlines: 'You'd better watch out' and 'avoid taking risks'

Warnings from ministers and NHS bosses ahead of Wednesday's ambulance strike cover front pages.

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Ukrainian President Zelensky to travel to US in first foreign visit since invasion - reports

The Ukrainian leader is due to address a joint session of the US Congress, according to US media.

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Deadly California earthquake leaves thousands without power

The magnitude 6.4 tremor struck overnight, killing at least two people and damaging roads and buildings.

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Ukraine to boost Belarus border defences as Putin meets Lukashenko

Kyiv fears a fresh Russian assault is on the horizon after President Putin travelled to Minsk.

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NHS trust apologises as man kept in hospital for more than a year

The man tried to "escape" on one occasion and broke his arm in the process, a court hears.

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COP15: Five key takeaways from the UN biodiversity summit

Memorable moments from the Montreal meeting that brought a historic deal.

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Glass Onion: Daniel Craig's Knives Out sequel continues Whodunit craze

Glass Onion is the latest in a string of film and TV series which reflect a resurgence of the genre.

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Battery lights vs mains LED bulbs: What's cheaper?

As some shoppers swap mains bulbs for battery lights, we investigate if money is really being saved.

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Ukraine: Russia to deploy musicians to front to boost morale

The new "front-line creative brigade" will consist of volunteer musicians and mobilised recruits.

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Twitter to stop users linking to big social media platforms

The move affects content from Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon among other social media sites.

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Canada's polar-bear capital Churchill warms too fast for bears

The amount of time without sea-ice is becoming too long for the bears to survive, experts say.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Villagers celebrate Hamza Yassin's victory

Residents in the Ardnamurchan peninsula were cheering on their friend in the dance final.

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Looking after thousands of Northern Ireland's abandoned mines

BBC News NI is granted rare access to one of the 2,500 disused mines across Northern Ireland.

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December strikes: 1,200 army personnel to cover for ambulances and border force

Plans for military personnel to keep front-line services running are in place, the government says.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Hamza Yassin wins glitterball trophy

Hamza Yassin, Fleur East, Helen Skelton and Molly Rainford all fought to land the glitterball trophy.

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Eurovision 2023: Ukraine chooses Tvorchi from bomb shelter

A Kyiv metro station and bomb shelter is transformed into a TV studio for the selection programme.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'bright lights'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Frankie Dettori: Jockey says he will ride for one final season before retiring

Jockey Frankie Dettori announces that 2023 will be his final season after riding more than 3,300 winners in a 35-year career.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Final four set for ballroom showdown

Hamza Yassin, Fleur East, Helen Skelton and Molly Rainford all hope to land the glitterball trophy.

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The Papers: 'Get a grip PM' and King 'seeks peace' with Harry

Saturday's front pages focus on the NHS strikes and tensions within the Royal Family.

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Sweden Furuvik zoo: Anger over shooting of chimpanzees in zoo escape

Critics ask why the Swedish zoo shot the chimpanzees instead of tranquilising them.

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Ukraine's second city Kharkiv without power after Russian strikes

Kharkiv suffers "colossal" damage as the latest wave of Russian strikes targets power supplies.

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Former US President Donald Trump sells out NFT trading cards

The former US president flogs 'gifts' showing him as a superhero, astronaut and Nascar driver.

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Royal Mail: When are the postal strikes and Christmas post dates?

About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail.

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SNP budget may go down in left-leaning history

John Swinney has gone some way to address SNP criticisms with a budget that was devolution in action.

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Storm Efraín: Waist-deep floodwaters in Madrid metro after heavy rain

Video shows gushing water and submerged platforms as Storm Efraín shuts forces several stations.

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Polish police chief in hospital after gift from Ukrainian officials explodes

A gift the officer received from a senior Ukrainian official explodes at police headquarters in Warsaw.

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World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi v Kylian Mbappe final - which players have dominated tournaments?

Will Argentina's Lionel Messi or France's Kylian Mbappe inspire their nation to World Cup success? BBC Sport looks at other players who have been instrumental in earlier tournaments.

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David 'Les' Ross: The unsolved Corby murder with a dead suspect

David Ross died just weeks after achieving his dream of owning a nightclub.

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Twitter briefly suspends @ElonJet account tracking Musk's jet

Twitter owner Elon Musk's critics say the suspension contradicts his avowed commitment to free speech.

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The Papers: 'Channel horror' and 'give nurses a deal'

Several of Thursday's papers lead with the migrant boat that got into difficulty while crossing the Channel.

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World Cup 2022: France 2-0 Morocco - France edge past Morocco to set up Argentina final

Defending world champions France edge past Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium to set up a World Cup final against Argentina.

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Military housing: Families say they're living in damp, mouldy conditions

In a rare show of discontent, personnel say they wait days or sometimes weeks for repairs.

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Boris Johnson makes more than £1m from speeches since leaving office

The former PM's paid appearances since September include speeches in America, India and Portugal.

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Twitter Files spark debate about ‘blacklisting’

Revelations about Twitter's content moderation decisions have raised questions about political bias.

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Post and rail workers walk out as strikes build

Royal Mail staff will begin further industrial action, joining a second day of rail strikes.

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Free school meals for Bradford primary after public donates £50,000

Hundreds of people asked to help, after Alishah's family spoke about struggling to pay for hot meals.

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The papers: The PM's plans for the asylum system, and the latest on the strikes

The PM's plan for the asylum system, and the rail and nurses' strikes lead several of today's papers.

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World Cup 2022: Argentina 3-0 Croatia - Messi and Alvarez put their side into World Cup final

Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez were on target as Argentina beat Croatia to reach the World Cup final.

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US charges Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding investors

Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of a scheme to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX.

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Avatar: The Way of Water reviews vary wildly between critics

The Way of Water is the follow-up to 2009's Avatar, the highest-grossing movie of all time.

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Newspaper headlines: Strikes, ice tragedy, and Harry and Meghan latest

Many of the front pages carry the story of the deaths of three boys in Solihull, as well as plans to use taxis as ambulances during strikes.

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Nurses' strike: Union accuses minister of belligerence after talks fail

Strikes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are set to go ahead on Thursday after talks fail.

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Cwmbran: Man with broken hip taken to hospital tied to plank

Melvyn Ryan's granddaughter, Nicole Lea, says she was told no ambulances were available.

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Megan Newborough: Man who strangled girlfriend convicted of murder

Ross McCullam admitted Megan Newborough's manslaughter but had denied murder.

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US immigration: 'They'd rather die than return to Nicaragua'

A record number of Nicaraguans are heading to the US as conditions worsen at home.

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Strike daily: How will walkouts on Tuesday 13 December affect you?

Zoe Conway sets out what you should know about the rail strike and other strike action this week.

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Homes for Ukraine: Sponsorship ends for thousands of Ukrainians

BBC analysis finds 51,000 Ukrainians have reached the end of their six-month sponsorship in the UK.

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Ministers to hold emergency Cobra meeting amid wave of strikes

The government will discuss contingency plans, including using the military to cover border staff.

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K-pop: The rise of the virtual girl bands

They may sing and dance like other musicians but they are made with artificial intelligence.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Lake horror' and troops to act as 'strike breakers'

Children hospitalised after falling in a lake and troops to be used in strikes feature on front pages.

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Hospitals in England pay £5,200 for one agency doctor's shift

Figures obtained by Labour through Freedom of Information requests reveal staff pressures in the NHS.

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King Charles and Camilla's Christmas card shows pair at Highland Games

They pick an image from September's Highland Games for first festive card since Charles became King.

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Four children fall into icy lake near Birmingham

Four children received life support after falling into an icy lake near Birmingham, with the search continuing, emergency services say

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Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg... in 60 seconds

Laura Kuenssberg questions guests including NHS England's medical director and the foreign secretary.

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World Cup 2022: Gareth Southgate should remain England boss because he has unfinished business - Alan Shearer

Former England captain Alan Shearer says Gareth Southgate has shown he is the right man to take this exciting young team to the 2024 European Championship.

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Cost of Living: Christmas takes toll on young parents

Mother-of-five Charlotte Chapman says positive attitude gets her through any tough times.

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Plebs: Bafta nominated sitcom comes to an end

After ten years, Ancient Rome sitcom Plebs is coming to an end with a feature-length finale.

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World Cup 2022: US sports journalist Grant Wahl dies in Qatar

Grant Wahl, 48, collapses suddenly while watching the Argentina-Netherlands game.

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Kenya Maasai Olympics: Hundreds gather for lion hunt alternative

The event was set up to replace an annual lion hunt due to waning numbers of the animal in Kenya.

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Rita Moreno: If I wasn't Hispanic, I'd have had a different career

West Side Story icon Rita Moreno says discrimination left her with an unfair share of rubbish film roles.

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Eva Kaili: Senior EU lawmaker arrested over alleged bribery by Gulf state

Prosecutors suspect the country tried to influence European Parliament decisions using bribery.

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Sam Bankman-Fried: I hope to make money to pay people back

The former FTX boss says he would give anything to start a new business and repay crypto investors.

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Biodiversity: What is a mass extinction and are we causing one?

While scientists agree on the dire state of life on Earth, they don't always agree on how we should describe it.

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Watch: King meets Hollywood stars in Wrexham

King Charles III and the Queen Consort visited Wrexham to mark its new city status.

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Zef Eisenberg: Racer's high-speed crash 'not survivable' inquest told

Maximuscle founder Zef Eisenberg was killed attempting a land speed record at Elvington in 2020.

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Ricky Gervais: There's no way James Corden stole my joke

In October, James Corden was accused of stealing a Ricky Gervais joke on The Late Late Show.

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Christmas dinner hacks to reduce your energy spend

These energy-efficient suggestions will keep the oven turned off.

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Pope breaks down in tears over war in Ukraine

Pope Francis stops mid-prayer as he starts crying while talking about the suffering of Ukrainians.

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The Papers: 'Palace anger' and 'direct hit' at Queen's legacy

Reaction to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's new Netflix series dominates Friday's papers.

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World Cup 2022: Croatia v Brazil & Netherlands v Argentina in BBC's 'Fabulous Friday'

Two appetizing showdowns - Croatia v Brazil and Netherlands v Argentina - kick off the World Cup quarter-final stage on Friday, and you can watch it all on the BBC.

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Ros Atkins On... Why the UK has approved a new coal mine

The proposed mine would dig up coking coal for steel production in the UK and across the world.

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Harry Dunn: Justice for family three years after crash death

The teenager's death in 2019 led to a diplomatic row between the US and British governments.

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First King Charles 50p coins enter circulation

Anyone receiving change in post offices across the UK may get a King Charles 50p coin for the first time.

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The Papers: 'Christmas general strike' and 'Hancock forced out'

Airport border force strikes and Matt Hancock's decision to stand down dominate Thursday's papers.

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Wordle: The most Googled word globally and in the US in 2022

Lottery numbers, the Queen's death and elections couldn't outperform US search interest in Wordle.

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Pedro Castillo: Peru's ousted leader seen with police after impeachment

President Pedro Castillo was impeached after he tried to dissolve Congress.

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Why the government line on strikes is hardening

Ministers are stepping up the rhetoric as they prepare to mitigate the impact of industrial action.

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Putin: Nuclear risk is rising, but we are not mad

The Russian leader insists his country would only use its nuclear arsenal in response to a strike.

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Strep A: Royal Belfast children's hospital postpones routine procedures

Officials say the postponements are due to pressures caused by a rise in bacterial and viral infections.

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The Papers: 'Ambulance unlikely if you fall' and 'Mone alone'

The impacts of the upcoming strike by ambulance staff dominate some of Wednesday's front pages.

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Can I get a cold weather payment and how much are they?

Cold weather payments are available to some as temperatures stay low.

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Avatar: The Way of Water world premiere takes place in London

Everything you need to know about director James Cameron's long-awaited second trip to Pandora.

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Apple sued by women over AirTag stalking

Two women say their ex-partners used Apple AirTags to find them.

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Covid: Why were the government's Covid contracts challenged?

The government awarded thousands of contracts to private companies during the pandemic.

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UK sleepwalking into food supply crisis, says farming union

Yields of tomatoes and other crops are set to hit a record low as farmers struggle with surging costs.

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The Papers: 'Fury at Sussexes'' and PM 'abandons' housing goals

Reaction to Prince Harry and Meghan's new documentary dominates some of Tuesday's front pages.

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When are the train strikes and what is the dispute about?

Industrial action has been announced for December and January.

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British Fashion Awards 2022: Stars descend on Royal Albert Hall's red carpet

Celebrities from across the world have arrived for an evening of glitz and glamour at the awards.

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Michelle Mone sent aggressive Covid contract email, Matt Hancock says

Ex-health secretary accuses Tory peer of being threatening when trying to secure a contract for a firm.

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Nasa's Orion spacecraft is homeward-bound

The ship fires its main engine near the Moon, committing itself to a return to Earth on Sunday.

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The Papers: 'Three Lions roar' and Sterling raid 'terror'

England's 3-0 win against Senegal at the World Cup dominates Monday's front pages.

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World Cup 2022 - England 3-0 Senegal: 'Gareth Southgate's critics must admit he got it spot on again'

England's emphatic victory over Senegal to set up a World Cup quarter-final with France was more proof of Gareth Southgate's sure touch in team selection, writes Phil McNulty.

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Strep A: Penarth family traumatised by daughter's death

The father of seven-year-old Hanna Roap, describes how his "bubbly"daughter died within hours.

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Nigerian student Aminu Adamu Mohammed apologises to Aisha Buhari over tweet

Aminu Adamu Mohammed, 24, describes the experience as the ''darkest hours'' of his life.

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Russia: Bodies of 2,500 seals found along Caspian Sea coast

The seals were found on the Caspian Sea coast, but officials do not believe they died violently.

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Liverpool Santa Dash: Thousands join charity run

Participants, who wore red and blue suits, were fundraising for the Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

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England set up France quarter-final after 3-0 win

England will meet France in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday after an impressive demolition of Senegal at Al Bayt Stadium.

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Tan Hill Inn: Guests snowed in at highest pub hold reunion

Guests who spent three nights snowed in at the Tan Hill Inn during Storm Arwen return for a reunion.

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Columbia peace talks with leftist ELN rebels make progress

Both sides reach a first point of agreement in bid to end almost 60 years of war, the president says.

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The photographer who puts little people in the frame

David Gilliver has won awards for his Macro photography putting tiny figurines into imaginative scenes.

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Stephanie Slater: The kidnap victim who faced a second ordeal

How one woman survived a notorious kidnapping, only to be traumatised by how she was treated afterwards.

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World Cup 2022: Argentina 2-1 Australia: Lionel Messi scores in 1,000th game

Lionel Messi produces a moment of magic in his 1,000th career game as Argentina beat Australia to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

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Elnaz Rekabi: Family home of Iranian climber demolished

Elnaz Rekabi became a hero of the protest movement after competing abroad with her hair uncovered.

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Police watchdog head Michael Lockwood resigns amid investigation

The home secretary says Michael Lockwood is the subject of a probe into an "historic allegation".

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Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa leader won't resign, says spokesman

Cyril Ramaphosa is accused of keeping large sums of cash on his farm then covering up its theft.

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The Papers: Strep A warnings and Matt Hancock's diaries

Saturday's front pages focus on the rise of the bacteria infection and the first extracts from the former health secretary's diaries.

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Queen's funeral composer: I had to keep my work secret

Composer Sir James MacMillan was asked in 2011 to write new music for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth.

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Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa leader's future in doubt amid scandal

South Africans wait with bated breath as ANC leaders adjourn crisis talks.

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Hull University student died after suspected spider bite - inquest

Harry Bolton, 19, was found dead at his flat in Hull on 7 October 2021, an inquest hears.

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Brit nominee Pa Salieu jailed for Coventry violent disorder

Brit nominee Pa Salieu attacked a man in Coventry shortly after his best friend was stabbed to death.

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University of Derby: Mother suspended from lectures over baby row

Leah Foster says the university went back on an earlier deal and she is now missing valuable teaching.

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Finland's Sanna Marin says Europe would be in trouble without US

"I must be brutally honest with you," Sanna Marin says. "We would be in trouble without the US."

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The Papers: Harry and Meghan's 'bombshell' and calls to end strikes

Friday's papers focus on the release of Prince Harry and Meghan's Netflix trailer, and Christmas strikes.

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Prince William and Kate continue US trip ahead of climate prize

The Prince and Princess of Wales are in Boston to hand out awards for their Earthshot Prize.

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Strep A: Penarth primary school child dies of disease

Strep A is a highly contagious bacterial infection that can be extremely serious, but is treatable

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House prices: What happens when they fall?

How are rising interest rates changing the housing market around the UK?

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Russian mercenary videos 'top 1bn views' on TikTok

The platform is said to be hosting hundreds of videos that celebrate the Russian Wagner group.

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