‘It offends me to my soul’: The story behind Elizabeth Taylor’s 1966 TV meltdown
'It offends me to my soul': The story behind Elizabeth Taylor's 1966 TV meltdown3 November 2025Greg McKevittGetty Images(Credit: Getty Images)The glamorous marriage of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor was a real-life soap opera played out on the…
Tupac murder trial: Accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots
Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots6 hours agoAngus ThompsonReutersDuane "Keffe D" Davis is on trial in Las VegasThe man accused of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur told police more than a decade later that he…
More students planning to live at home for uni over ‘insane’ living costs
More students planning to live at home for university over 'insane' living costs1 hour agoVanessa ClarkeSenior education reporterEmily Doughty / BBCFriends Amelia (left) and Beatrice (right) are living at home when they start university this…
US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived
US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived8 hours agoMichael RaceBusiness reporter, New YorkGetty ImagesLong-term borrowing costs in the US rose again despite an announcement from the government that it would intervene to try to…
GTA 6 leaks: Rockstar’s nightmare or just a blip?
GTA 6 leaks - a nightmare or a blip for the biggest video game of the year?1 hour agoRockstar GamesGrand Theft Auto 6 follows the story of couple Lucia and JasonIt's been more than 18 months since the last trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 was released.A…
These Hong Kong bookshops let Chinese readers question their country – now the doors are closing
These bookshops let Chinese readers question their country - now the doors are closing1 hour agoAbel UBBC Chinese, Hong KongAFP via Getty ImagesThe owner of Hunter bookstore, pictured here, was arrested in late JuneWhen Chen Zhu heads to Hong Kong from…
Gen Z: India’s BJP mastered WhatsApp and X. Now it is trying to crack Instagram
Modi spent years building his strong image - why is he making Gen Z reels now?2 hours agoNikita YadavBBC News, DelhiReutersMany among India's Gen Z may not see Narendra Modi as a friend. But the Indian prime minister is trying to talk to them like…
India is turning to ancient water systems as modern ones run dry
India is turning to ancient water systems as modern ones run dry14 hours agoAnkit MishraAlamyThe restored Toorji Ka Jhalra stepwell in Jodhpur, India is used by some local residents as a source of drinking water, after filtering (Credit: Alamy)Water…
Heart of the Beast to Practical Magic 2: 10 of the best films to watch this September
Heart of the Beast to Practical Magic 2: 10 of the best films to watch this September13 hours agoNicholas BarberParamount Pictures(Credit: Paramount Pictures)From a Brad Pitt survival adventure with a canine co-star, to witchy sequel Practical Magic 2,…
How Penn State students ran an alleged cocaine ring – until it all fell apart
When police stormed a Penn State frat house, one brother thought it was a prank10 hours agoSheila FlynnSenior US ReporterGetty ImagesPenn State University They came to Penn State from across the US, varsity athletes and top students drawn to the…