Career Diplomat Christian Turner Named New UK Ambassador to US
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
A former Secret Service agent warns of a common security risk at airport car parks this festive season. Discover his essential safety advice for anyone collecting loved ones.
Stansted Airport's expansion plans are approved, paving the way for 51 million annual passengers and 4,500 new jobs. Discover how this will reshape UK air travel.
UK drivers see relief as average petrol price falls below £2.90 a gallon, the lowest in over four years. Experts predict further drops into 2026. Find out where fuel is cheapest.
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
A heartwarming tale of community spirit unfolded on a Manchester street when elderly ladies sprang into action after a supermarket mishap sent melons flying across the pavement.
The Duchess of Sussex experienced a painfully awkward moment with Balenciaga's creative director Demna Gvasalia as their attempted air-kiss went hilariously wrong during Paris Fashion Week, creating an unexpected viral moment.
Tennis superstar Andy Murray faces unexpected golf humiliation as a disastrous shot sends ball flying into water hazard during celebrity event, sparking hilarious social media reaction.
Heidi Klum turned heads for all the wrong reasons after taking an unexpected tumble during a champagne-fuelled evening at Paris Fashion Week. The supermodel laughed off the mishap while leaving an exclusive party.
A Sainsbury's customer experienced a checkout nightmare when a self-service scanner charged him £350 for a single banana, highlighting the potential pitfalls of retail technology.
Heidi Klum experienced an embarrassing moment leaving Karl Lagerfeld's Paris Fashion Week celebration, taking a dramatic tumble in her stylish outfit while photographers captured the unexpected incident.
Dame Helen Mirren suffers awkward fake tan faux pas during Paris Fashion Week appearance, proving even Hollywood royalty isn't immune to beauty mishaps.
Rising pop star Chappell Roan experienced a cheeky wardrobe malfunction during a high-energy performance, accidentally revealing her derriere to the audience in a moment of sheer surprise.
BBC presenter Gethin Jones was abruptly taken off air during a live broadcast of Morning Live after a chaotic on-set incident involving a guest and a prop, leaving viewers stunned.
Loose Women star Ruth Langsford sent co-stars including Eamonn Holmes into fits of laughter after discovering an unexpected 'cheeky' thumbhole in her designer trousers during filming.
BBC Radio 1 breakfast show host Greg James shares embarrassing studio blunder involving a hot mic and private conversation with wife Bella Mackie. The cringe-worthy moment unfolded live on air during his popular morning programme.
Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway was left red-faced and locked out after a colossal 12-tonne hardcore delivery for a garden project completely blocked the entrance to her London home.
AS Monaco's Champions League preparations were thrown into chaos after their team plane was delayed due to a bizarre kit-related security alert involving underwear. Get the full story on the travel disruption that almost derailed their European clash.
A homeowner's clever plan to stop strangers parking on their driveway in a quiet UK town backfires, leading to a parking nightmare that trapped their own car for days. Discover the full story of this motoring mishap.
BBC One's Morning Live was thrown into chaos as presenter Gethin Jones was suddenly forced to abandon the live broadcast, leaving co-host Michelle Ackerley to explain the shocking on-air exit to viewers.
A newlywed bride shares her mortifying story after discovering her new married surname creates a highly embarrassing and X-rated phrase, sparking viral reactions and online hysteria.
Beloved comedian Peter Kay opens up about a deeply embarrassing personal moment involving a public bathroom mishap that continues to make him cringe years later.
Veteran baseball reporter Ken Rosenthal was dramatically knocked over by a careless cameraman during a live Fox Sports broadcast from the field at Yankee Stadium, creating an unexpected and viral MLB moment.
A UK mother's bargain fashion buy from Temu turned into a baffling DIY project after she received 396 individual pieces instead of a finished shirt. The viral story highlights the perils of online shopping mishaps.
A British backpacker's adventure hike on a remote South Korean trail turned into a real-life thriller when military forces, suspecting espionage, detained him at gunpoint. Discover the full story of mistaken identity and high tensions near the DMZ.