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English trio vie for Women's Champions League semi-finals - watch Chelsea-Arsenal on BBC

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 06:26
Arsenal take on Chelsea and Manchester United travel to Bayern Munich as the English trio bid to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

Win or lose, I'd like Chisora to retire - Wardley

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 06:18
In his BBC Sport column, world champion Fabio Wardley says he would like Derek Chisora to retire no matter what happens against Deontay Wilder.

The World Cup line-up is complete - here's what you need to know

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 05:57
The final six nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup - this is your essential lowdown on the expanded edition of the tournament.

Megan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Moulin Rouge performance

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 05:30
The rapper "started feeling very ill" mid-way through the show in New York, her representative told US media.

Megan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Moulin Rouge performance

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 05:30
The rapper "started feeling very ill" mid-way through the show in New York, her representative told US media.

Five-hour rescue saves cat missing for 4 years

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 05:23
RSPCA, vets and firefighters free cat from tight space to discover Alfie had been missing in 2022.

New by-law bans camp fires and barbecues in Cairngorms to reduce wildfire risk

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 05:19
People who are found lighting fires in the UK's largest national park could be fined £500.

New by-law bans camp fires and barbecues in Cairngorms to reduce wildfire risk

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 05:19
People who are found lighting fires in the UK's largest national park could be fined £500.

My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 05:18
Diagnosed just before her fourth birthday, Sophia, now 15, can no longer speak and cannot walk unaided.

My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 05:18
Diagnosed just before her fourth birthday, Sophia, now 15, can no longer speak and cannot walk unaided.

'Afro hair care workshops are about more than styling, they're about belonging'

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 05:13
Natalie Edwards says "hair is part of identity" and more needs to be done to teach these skills.

Woman, 95, breaks five more swimming world records

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 05:12
Jane Asher has set more than 100 Masters swimming records throughout her career.

Woman, 95, breaks five more swimming world records

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 05:12
Jane Asher has set more than 100 Masters swimming records throughout her career.

'My special blood helps critically ill babies'

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 05:01
Nigel Vaughan has a rare blood type which can be used to help critically ill babies.

'My special blood helps critically ill babies'

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 05:01
Nigel Vaughan has a rare blood type which can be used to help critically ill babies.

Energy bill support would be based on household income, Reeves says

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 05:00
The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.

Divorced couples in Japan can now share custody of their children

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 04:11
Japan was, until recently, the only G7 country to not recognise the legal concept of joint custody.

The Papers: Trump tells UK 'go get your own oil' and 'King sent to US'

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 00:48
US President Donald Trump's latest comments about European allies as the war in Iran rages on dominate Wednesday's papers.

India begins counting more than a billion people in massive census

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 00:11
The two-phase exercise - the world’s most ambitious - will see three million officials count every Indian.

'It's going to be a great show': Crowds gather for countdown to Nasa’s Artemis launch

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 00:00
Huge crowds are gathering around the Kennedy Space Centre to see the launch of the historic moon mission.

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