Entertainment
BBC Axes LGBTQ+ Dating Shows Amid Funding Cuts, Contestant Speaks Out
The BBC has cancelled I Kissed A Girl and I Kissed A Boy due to funding challenges, prompting former contestant Amy Spalding to express devastation and call for renewed commitment to queer representation.
Sports
Cheltenham Festival Day Three Live: St Patrick's Thursday Racing Tips and Updates
Follow live coverage of Day Three at the Cheltenham Festival, featuring expert tips for the Ryanair Chase and Stayers' Hurdle, plus breaking news on non-runners and racecards.
Politics
Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Reported in Coma, Leg Amputated
Reports indicate Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in a coma, has lost a leg, and sustained severe internal organ damage, sparking regional uncertainty.
Crime
UK Scam Reports Hit Record High as Criminals Exploit AI Technology
Fraud now accounts for 45% of all crime in England and Wales, with a record 445,000 scam reports filed in 2025. Criminals are increasingly using AI to industrialise digital fraud.
Health
Weather
Ethiopia Landslides: 50 Dead, 125 Missing After Heavy Rains
At least 50 people have died and 125 are missing after landslides hit three districts in southern Ethiopia following a week of heavy rainfall, with rescue efforts ongoing.
Snow and Ice Warning for Scotland Amid UK Wind Alert
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice in parts of Scotland on Friday, following blustery conditions that disrupted travel across the UK on Thursday.
UK Braces for 70mph Gale-Force Winds, Maps Turn Purple
The Met Office issues yellow warnings for 70mph gale-force winds across the UK, with maps showing purple and red alerts. Transport delays and power cuts are expected nationwide.
Met Office Snow Warning for Five UK Regions
The Met Office has issued a critical weather warning for snow, with up to four inches expected to blanket five regions across the UK, prompting travel disruptions and safety alerts.
UK Travel Hit by Severe Winds with Met Office Warning
A Met Office yellow weather warning for severe winds up to 70mph is causing widespread travel disruption across Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland, affecting road, rail, ferry, and air networks until Thursday evening.
UK Geography Mastery: Wednesday Test
How well do you know UK geography? Take our Wednesday test covering all aspects of British physical and human geography with 100 multiple-choice questions.