Barry Robson: Aberdeen sack manager saying eighth place is 'unacceptable'

Aberdeen sack Barry Robson while describing eighth place in the Scottish Premiership as "unacceptable".

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Halifax: First-time buyers are joining forces to buy properties

New research by Halifax also shows that first-time buyers put an average deposit of £53,414 down last year.

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Adele announces 'random' Munich residency

The singer will play four nights in a specially-built stadium in the German city in August.

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Train strike hits Northern and Transpennine Express services

Train firms Northern and TransPennine Express say no services will run on Wednesday.

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IMF warns UK government against further tax cuts

The International Monetary Fund suggests planned spending cuts for this year are unrealistic.

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Jam Master Jay: Run-DMC star shot by godson after drug deal dispute, court told

Two men go on trial accused of murdering Dun-DMC DJ Jam Master Jay more than two decades ago.

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Israel West Bank hospital raid kills three militants

CCTV captures undercover forces disguised as medics and nurses in the hospital with weapons raised.

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Intruder with crossbow shot dead by police in London

The man was shot by police after forcing his way inside the property in south London.

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Nicki Minaj tops Wireless festival line-up with 21 Savage and Doja Cat

Doja Cat, Ice Spice, Asake and Tyla will also be on the line-up at the event in Finsbury Park, London.

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Superdry eyes cost cuts after store closure reports

The fashion chain, which has seen sales slump, says it is exploring "material cost saving options".

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Watch: Martin Lewis or Carol Vorderman - voters' ideas for PM

A panel of Labour voters, Tory voters and the undecided say who they think would make a good prime minister.

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Post Office scandal: Chairman Henry Staunton had to go as it 'wasn't working' - Badenoch

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch said Henry Staunton's departure was about more than the Horizon scandal.

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Mona Lisa: Protesters throw soup at da Vinci painting

The 16th Century painting by Leonardo da Vinci sits behind protective glass at the Louvre in Paris.

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Kenya femicide: Hundreds protest at violence against women

Gruesome killings and rising violence prompt hundreds to join protests in cities across the country.

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Huge push for Gaza aid - but little hope for those suffering

There's a chasm between what Gaza needs and what it's receiving, writes Quentin Sommerville.

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Football comes first for Devon boy, 12, who scored top IQ

Rory Bidwell Rory has joined the ranks of Mensa but says he would prefer a career in football.

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Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne

Aryna Sabalenka underlines why she has been considered the Australian Open favourite by overpowering Zheng Qinwen to retain the women's title.

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Jurgen Klopp to step down as Liverpool manager at end of season

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is to step down from the role at the end of the season, saying he is "running out of energy".

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Post Office Inquiry: Four former sub-postmistresses from Northern Ireland attend

Four women are to hear evidence from a former investigator who was involved in their cases.

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King Charles in hospital for prostate treatment

The King has been admitted to a London hospital for a prostate procedure, says Buckingham Palace.

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Madonna 'vigorously' defends late concert start lawsuit bought by fans

Two fans are suing the pop star after her New York show started more than two hours late.

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Mongolia: Six dead after liquified natural gas tanker crashes

Hundreds of firefighters battled the massive blaze following a car crash in Mongolia's capital.

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Watch: Grace O'Malley-Kumar's family share grief

The parents and brother of the 19-year-old student stabbed to death in Nottingham in June speak to the BBC.

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Lincolnshire Wildlife Park: Live outside the sweary parrots' enclosure

The birds would be "taken off air" if viewers could hear what they were saying, says the park CEO.

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Ex-Fujitsu boss admits calling Horizon 'Fort Knox'

Duncan Tait says his comment was not related to who had remote access to Post Office branch accounts.

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Nottingham attacks: Court accepts triple killer’s guilty plea

Valdo Calocane admits manslaughter by diminished responsibility over the stabbings in Nottingham.

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Amazon fined for 'excessive' surveillance of workers

The online retail giant was found to be keeping detailed data on employee working patterns.

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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

Stormy weather has led to some disruption at airports but passengers do have rights.

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Laurie Johnson: The Avengers theme composer dies

The veteran composer, who was 96, provided some of Britain's best loved TV themes and film music.

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Sony calls off merger with India media giant Zee

Zee considers legal action after Sony ends the planned $10bn merger of the firms' Indian operations.

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California: Rockslide blocking road cleared with explosives

Video shared by Placer County shows a road completely blocked by boulders, that are then blasted into small pieces.

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Timket: Ethiopians leap into pool during holy festival

The Ethiopian Orthodox Christian celebration took place despite violent outbursts in Amhara region.

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Wakefield: Woman, 27, who died falling from van named

Leah Senior was seen falling from the van in Wakefield on Wednesday night, police said.

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Ministers admit losing track of 5,600 asylum claimants

The Home Office is urgently trying to re-establish contact with the asylum seekers, ministers say.

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Stormont crisis: DUP to meet to decide on power-sharing move

Party officers will meet on Friday as the DUP faces pressure to end the 23-month impasse.

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Fujitsu rules itself out of UK public contract bids during Post Office inquiry

The firm is part of an inquiry into how hundreds of Post Office managers were wrongly prosecuted.

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Sainsbury's plans to wind down bank as it focuses on food

The retailer plans a "phased withdrawal" but says its 1.9m bank customers will see no immediate change.

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Queen Mary's Dolls' House treasures on show at Windsor Castle

A scale replica of the Crown Jewels and a fully-strung piano can be seen at the castle.

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Post Office scandal: The ordinary lives devastated by a faulty IT system

Victims felt alone yet hundreds were enduring similar experiences. Here we look at some of their stories.

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Rishi Sunak's five promises: What progress has he made?

The prime minister said five priorities should be used to hold his government to account.

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Zelensky calls for seized Russian billions to rebuild Ukraine

The Ukrainian president wants to use Russian assets seized in world banks to rebuild the war-torn country.

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Mortgage rate cuts continue despite economic fears

Lenders are reducing rates despite some concern that upheaval in the Red Sea could hit the UK economy.

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Australian Open 2024 results: Emma Raducanu beats Shelby Rogers in Melbourne

Emma Raducanu marks her Grand Slam comeback in style with a straight-set win over Shelby Rogers in the Australian Open first round.

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Inflation risk from Red Sea disruption, warns economist

Attacks on global shipping could push up prices and quash interest rate cuts, a leading economist says.

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Germany’s far right seek revolution in farmers' protests

As farmers blockade roads over subsidy cuts, neo-Nazi or monarchist groups are turning up at rallies.

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Artur Beterbiev v Callum Smith: World champion dominates Briton in seventh-round stoppage

Briton Callum Smith's bid to become a two-weight world champion is ended by Artur Beterbiev in Quebec.

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What are cold weather payments and how much are they worth?

Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.

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Queen Elizabeth died peacefully and without pain, memo says

A new biography of the King says he was picking mushrooms when he was told of his mother's death.

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Alan Cumming: I feel like Bond villain in US Traitors

The Scottish actor hosts the American show as an over-the-top character with an eccentric accent.

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Government defends £27,000 wine spend during Covid

The alcohol, stored in a basement in central London, is provided to government guests.

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What do Red Sea assaults mean for global trade?

Supply chains face disruption due to vessels diverting away from the key shipping route.

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Cape Verde reaches malaria-free milestone

The island state becomes the first sub-Saharan country to get rid of the deadly disease in 50 years.

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Rennie Mackintosh tea rooms saved for the nation

The architect's last surviving original tearoom was restored five years ago but has struggled financially.

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Wimbledon: Electric double-decker bus catches fire during rush hour

Police declared a critical incident after the electric bus caught fire in Wimbledon.

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US says it won't be rushed on clearing grounded Boeing planes

The US government declines to say when Boeing's 737 Max 9 can fly again after a mid-air blowout.

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Rapper Skepta removes artwork after Holocaust criticism

The UK rap star apologises after the cover for his forthcoming single Gas Me Up was deemed offensive.

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Macron picks Attal, 34, as France's youngest PM

Gabriel Attal has been named France's next prime minister, as Emmanuel Macron aims to revive his presidency with a new government.

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Radu Dragusin: Tottenham close to deal for Genoa defender

Tottenham are close to agreeing a deal for Genoa defender Radu Dragusin for a fee of about £21.5m plus add-ons.

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Birmingham appoint Mowbray to replace Rooney

Birmingham City name Tony Mowbray as their new first team manager, six days after sacking Wayne Rooney.

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Watch: Can you guess these impressions?

At the end of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, comedian Jon Culshaw shares impressions of two politicians.

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Sunak considers measures to clear all Post Office victims

The justice secretary is looking into steps to help hundreds of wrongly convicted sub-postmasters.

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Israel-Palestinian bitterness deepened by Hamas attack and war

Both Israelis and Palestinians believe the world does not understand their pain and suffering.

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Israel-Gaza war: The huge challenges facing Israel's 'day after' plan

Paul Adams examines the Gaza proposal - which is little more than a series of bullet points.

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Michael Bolton recovering after brain tumour surgery

The US singer says he had surgery after being diagnosed last year as he takes a break from touring.

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Resigning ex-minister Chris Skidmore wrong on climate, says Jeremy Hunt

The chancellor "profoundly" disagrees with Chris Skidmore who quit over government energy plans.

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Postcode check: How the NHS is coping in your area

As the NHS enters 2024 and a difficult winter period, find out what's happening in your area.

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Zhongzhi Enterprise Group: Chinese shadow bank files for bankruptcy

The troubled firm reportedly told investors in November its liabilities had outstripped its assets.

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Sir Howard Davies: Not that difficult to buy a home, says NatWest chair

Sir Howard Davies says there are "dangers" in people having easy access to mortgage credit.

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Sir Howard Davies: Not that difficult to buy a home, says NatWest chair

Sir Howard Davies says there are "dangers" in people having easy access to mortgage credit.

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Average mortgage rate lowest for nearly seven months

Major lenders have started the year with rate cuts and brokers expect more to follow suit.

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Britney Spears: I'll never return to music industry

The pop star was responding to reports that she may be getting ready to release new music.

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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark embarks on final ride in gold carriage before abdication

Queen Margrethe II will formally step down next Sunday, after announcing her abdication last month.

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Swedish snow chaos leaves 1,000 vehicles trapped on main E22 road

The army is called in to help drivers in southern Sweden amid a big freeze across the Nordic countries.

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Maddi Neale-Shankster: Thai balcony fall survivor vows to walk again

Maddi Neale-Shankster was left paralysed - but says she is determined to stay positive.

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Aldi and Lidl hail Christmas boost from bargain hunters

The discount supermarkets say they were helped by shoppers looking to cut the cost of celebrations.

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Microsoft boss changes tune after criticism of UK

Brad Smith had said the UK was bad for business after a takeover of Activision was initially blocked.

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Post Office scandal TV drama 'like a dream' say victims

Horizon victims hope a new mini-series will give their story the "oxygen it deserves".

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