Entertainment
Ambika Mod opens up on mental health amid Black Doves role
Ambika Mod, star of Black Doves season 2, candidly discusses her battles with depression, anxiety, and imposter syndrome as she takes on the role of agent Laila Joshi.
Crime
European flights diverted after bomb threats, fighter jets scrambled
Several European flights, including an Aer Lingus jet from Dublin, were diverted after bomb threats, with fighter jets scrambled and emergency landings in France, Bulgaria, Austria and Italy.
Business
Aldi 2026 Christmas advert with Kevin the Carrot hailed better than John Lewis
Aldi has unveiled its 2026 Christmas advert starring Kevin the Carrot, and shoppers are already calling it better than John Lewis' offering this year.
Sports
Avram Glazer sparks Man Utd fan fury over commercial claim
Avram Glazer reportedly said clubs of Manchester United's stature do not need sporting success to generate huge commercial revenue, angering fans.
Health
Environment
Bonfire Warning: Check Piles for Hedgehogs
Northumberland Wildlife Trust urges households to check bonfires for hibernating hedgehogs before lighting them this Bonfire Night to save lives.
Scourers urged as garden rat deterrent
Pest control experts recommend placing washing-up scourers in gardens to block rat entry points, as the material gets stuck in their teeth and keeps them away.
Gardeners' World winter hedgehog care advice
BBC Gardeners' World urges gardeners to leave out pet food, water, and build shelters to help hedgehogs survive winter hibernation.
Elephant found dead in Jharkhand village after herd scare
An elephant was found dead in a field near Tankura village in Jharkhand, eastern India, on Wednesday morning, with residents suspecting electrocution after a herd of around 20 elephants entered the area.
England targets TB-free status by 2038 with vaccines
England aims to be TB-free by 2038 under a new strategy adopting cattle and badger vaccines, mandatory blood tests and more wildlife surveillance.
Geography Quiz: How Well Do You Know Britain?
Take a tour of the United Kingdom with ten questions on cities, seas, mountains and landmarks. From easy starters to tricky teasers, this geography quiz will test every traveller. See if you can map out a perfect score.