How does El Niño affect world weather?
Watch: How does El Niño affect world weather?The El Niño event that is developing over the Pacific Ocean is likely to be the strongest in living memory, the Met Office has warned.But how could it impact weather conditions around the world? Lead Weather…
‘He told people what they needed to hear’: The weatherman crucial to D-Day victory
'He told people what they needed to hear': The weatherman crucial to D-Day victory30 May 2026Caryn JamesIt was the boldest military operation in history – and its success hinged on weather forecaster James Stagg. A new film with Andrew Scott and Brendan…
The 1939 president’s picnic that led to the US-UK ‘special relationship’
The 1939 president's picnic that led to the US-UK 'special relationship'16 July 2026Clare McHughAlamyAs the Nazis were advancing in Europe, President Roosevelt invited King George VI and his consort for a visit to his country home. It was the first time…
Viral Cat in the Hat TikTok trend sparks fake videos and real fear
Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear5 hours agoAnna HolliganChris Haston/WBTV via Getty ImagesThe Cat in the Hat, a character from the eponymous Dr Seuss book, has been depicted on screen multiple times, including…
France links sharp rise in drownings to prolonged heatwaves
France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves7 hours agoJaroslav LukivEPAFrance has seen 301 drownings since 19 June, a government minister has said, linking the sharp rise in deaths compared to last year to the prolonged heatwaves.Sports and Youth…
‘I didn’t speak the Queen’s English’: Why people worry about their accents
'I didn't speak the Queen's English': Why people worry about their accents48 minutes agoMarc AshdownBusiness correspondentBBCMia Tanswell says she became conscious of her accent when she started universityGrowing up in Manchester, Mia Tanswell didn't…
Why students are being paid £2,000 to play computer games
Why students are being paid £2,000 to play computer games49 minutes agoLizzie AsanteBusiness reporterCameron DrayRoehampton University's Overwatch Team winning Team of the Year 2022As parents across the country prepare to wave their children off to…
Vietnam: Gen Z seek justice for teen killed in ex-politician’s car crash
Rumours swirled after a Vietnamese teen was run over - then came a stunning admission1 hour agoGavin ButlerandBBC News VietnameseGetty ImagesMany on social media have been calling for accountability over a fatal traffic accident in Hanoi last MayUntil…
Thousands endure 12 days without power in Gary, Indiana
Frustration builds in Indiana town struggling without power for 12 days8 hours agoAna FaguyReutersNearly two weeks after a damaging storm struck her town in Indiana, Terry Dubois is one of tens of thousands of people still without power.The 77-year-old…
Trump waves green flag at IndyCar race through Washington DC
Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race through Washington streets3 hours agoKwasi Gyamfi AsieduandHelena Humphrey,at the IndyCar fan zone in Washington DCReutersUS President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the IndyCar…