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Terminally ill boy gets final wish to meet Santa

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 18:01
Jacob from Merseyside has met Santa one last time after an "amazing" response to his mum's plea.

Sir Tom Stoppard: Witty and playful writer who took ideas seriously

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 17:48
He was an award-winning playwright whose witty works delighted generations.

Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies at 88

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 17:46
Sir Tom won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for the screenplay for Shakespeare In Love.

Flooding in southern Asia leaves 600 dead

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 17:33
The region is hit by some of the worst floods in years, with millions affected in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka.

Pointless Wales humiliated as 11-try South Africa hand them record home defeat

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 17:18
World champions South Africa humiliate woeful Wales by inflicting a record home 73-0 defeat on their hosts.

Did Rachel Reeves Mislead the Public Over the Country’s Finances?

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 17:08
No 10 has denied the chancellor misled the public in the run-up to the Budget.

Did Rachel Reeves Mislead the Public Over the Country’s Finances?

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 17:08
No 10 has denied the chancellor misled the public in the run-up to the Budget.

Trump beats Maguire on day one of UK Championship

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 16:43
World number one Judd Trump secures a hard-fought first-round win over Scotland's Stephen Maguire on the opening day of the 2025 UK Championship.

Consider airspace around Venezuela closed, Trump says

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 16:43
The US cannot legally close another country's airspace, but Trump's comments could deter airlines from operating in Venezuela.

Flooding in southern Asia leaves hundreds dead

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 16:42
The region is hit by some of the worst floods in years, with millions affected in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

Sultana claims new Corbyn party carrying out 'witch hunt' against activists

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 16:36
Zarah Sultana boycotts the first day of Your Party's founding conference after several members were expelled.

Sultana claims new Corbyn party carrying out 'witch hunt' against activists

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 16:36
Zarah Sultana boycotts the first day of Your Party's founding conference after several members were expelled.

Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 15:37
It is the first time Leo has attended a Muslim place of worship since he took up the papacy in May.

Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 15:14
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 15:14
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

Piastri cuts Norris' title lead with Qatar GP sprint race win

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 14:46
Oscar Piastri cuts McLaren team-mate Lando Norris' championship lead by two points with victory in the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix.

Piastri cuts Norris' title lead with Qatar GP sprint race win

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 14:46
Oscar Piastri cuts McLaren team-mate Lando Norris' championship lead by two points with victory in the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix.

Manchester to London train to run without passengers for five months

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 14:20
The 07:00 GMT train will only carry staff to London following a decision by the rail regulator.

BBC Sport presenter reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 13:49
Announcing the news on air during Off the Ball, Kenny Macintyre said he pushed for three-monthly tests due to his family history.

Asylum seekers will be banned from taking taxis for medical appointments

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 13:27
The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office.

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