'Pay benefits faster' to cut hunger 'Pay benefits faster' to cut hunger Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:01:05 GMT
An income squeeze, benefit delays and high utility bills are blamed by a cross-party committee of MPs for a rise in hunger in the UK.
Mother 'betrayed' by terror sentence Mother 'betrayed' by terror sentence Sun, 07 Dec 2014 17:42:11 GMT
The mother of a man jailed for 12 years and eight months for going to Syria to join rebel fighters tells the BBC she feels betrayed by the length of his sentence.
Royal couple arrive in New York Royal couple arrive in New York Sun, 07 Dec 2014 23:36:12 GMT
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive in New York at the start of a three-day visit to the United States.
Terror police charge man over 'fraud' Terror police charge man over 'fraud' Sun, 07 Dec 2014 23:38:50 GMT
A 28-year-old man has been charged by the Met Police's counter-terrorism unit over alleged fraud offences, the force says.
Salmond announces UK Parliament bid Salmond announces UK Parliament bid Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:47:48 GMT
Former SNP leader and First Minister Alex Salmond announces he is to stand for a seat at Westminster at next May's General Election.
Drone involved in Heathrow near miss Drone involved in Heathrow near miss Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:39:55 GMT
An unidentified drone came close to hitting a plane as it landed at Heathrow, the Civil Aviation Authority confirms.
Israeli jets 'strike near Damascus' Israeli jets 'strike near Damascus' Sun, 07 Dec 2014 18:18:40 GMT
The Syrian army accuses Israel of air strikes on areas near Damascus, but there is no confirmation from Israel.
Clegg: Osborne's plans don't add up Clegg: Osborne's plans don't add up Sun, 07 Dec 2014 17:03:46 GMT
The Conservatives must "come clean" about future spending plans, Deputy PM Nick Clegg tells the BBC - as Chancellor George Osborne accuses him of planning "hefty income tax rises".
Philippines Typhoon Hagupit weakens Philippines Typhoon Hagupit weakens Sun, 07 Dec 2014 19:07:58 GMT
Typhoon Hagupit continues to sweep across the Philippines, but despite some deaths, widespread damage appears to have been avoided.
US 'unaware' of second Yemen hostage US 'unaware' of second Yemen hostage Sun, 07 Dec 2014 21:10:49 GMT
US forces who tried to free hostage Luke Somers from al-Qaeda in Yemen did not know the identity of his fellow detainee, a US official says.
Pride wins best film at indie awards Pride wins best film at indie awards Sun, 07 Dec 2014 23:39:10 GMT
Miners' strike drama Pride is named best film at the British Independent Film Awards, with Andrew Scott and Imelda Staunton winning prizes for their roles in the film.
O'Sullivan beats Trump in UK epic O'Sullivan beats Trump in UK epic Sun, 07 Dec 2014 22:22:55 GMT
Ronnie O'Sullivan withstands an epic Judd Trump comeback to claim a fifth UK Championship title with a 10-9 victory.
VIDEO: Christmas house draws crowds VIDEO: Christmas house draws crowds Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:05:00 GMT
An electrician from Wiltshire has decorated his house with approximately 200,000 Christmas lights.
VIDEO: Tango takeover in Buenos Aires VIDEO: Tango takeover in Buenos Aires Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:30:18 GMT
Thousands of couples have taken to streets of central Buenas Aires to dance the tango.
VIDEO: How gaming can pay your tuition fees VIDEO: How gaming can pay your tuition fees Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:33:54 GMT
BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at how eSports are helping some American students pay their way through university.
VIDEO: Dancing with scissorhands VIDEO: Dancing with scissorhands Sun, 07 Dec 2014 00:06:26 GMT
Dancer Liam Mower talks to the BBC about the challenges of dancing with hands made of scissors
VIDEO: Mika Hakkinen's spin in Edinburgh VIDEO: Mika Hakkinen's spin in Edinburgh Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:49:03 GMT
Former Formula 1 world champion Mika Hakkinen takes a reporter for a spin around Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens.
VIDEO: Mothers hold breastfeeding protest VIDEO: Mothers hold breastfeeding protest Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:34:38 GMT
Dozens of mothers have staged a protest outside Claridge's hotel in Mayfair in response to a mother being asked to cover herself up earlier this week,
VIDEO: Teen thanks medic who saved his life VIDEO: Teen thanks medic who saved his life Sat, 06 Dec 2014 09:16:24 GMT
A teenager thanks the air ambulance crew who helped save his life, two years after a devastating accident.
Rate rise 'catastrophe' and 'candy crush' MP - papers Rate rise 'catastrophe' and 'candy crush' MP - papers Sun, 07 Dec 2014 23:55:06 GMT
The prospects of a mortgage rate rise - and the consequences for families - trouble some papers, while the Sun says it's caught an MP playing Candy Crush in Parliament.
Orion: Uncertainty ahead for new US spaceship Orion: Uncertainty ahead for new US spaceship Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:54:15 GMT
The distant - very distant - prospects of a landing on Mars
Sony's nightmare week: what now? Sony's nightmare week: what now? Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:06:24 GMT
Sony Pictures has suffered one of the most devastating cyberattacks ever, straight from a Bond script. Dave Lee asks where the plot goes now.
Does AI really threaten the future of the human race? Does AI really threaten the future of the human race? Fri, 05 Dec 2014 00:17:14 GMT
Stephen Hawking says that the development of artificial intelligence threatens the future of humanity - what do computer scientists say about the danger?
Mixed reaction to German far-left triumph Mixed reaction to German far-left triumph Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:39:39 GMT
A party with roots in the old communist East Germany is to govern a German state for the first time since 1989, but the reaction on the streets of Thuringia's capital Erfurt is very mixed, the BBC's Jenny Hill reports.
Al-Qaeda's remaining leaders Al-Qaeda's remaining leaders Sun, 07 Dec 2014 00:03:54 GMT
Profiles of prominent figures in the Islamist militant network, al-Qaeda.
Picture power: When doves fly Picture power: When doves fly Fri, 05 Dec 2014 02:41:16 GMT
AFP photographer Gurcan Ozturk captures a picture of the Pope releasing doves in Istanbul.
'Think twice' about drink-driving 'Think twice' about drink-driving Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:47:56 GMT
Drivers should think twice about what they drink as the new lower alcohol limits come into effect, a forensic toxicologist has warned.
Sheeran returns to top of UK chart Sheeran returns to top of UK chart Sun, 07 Dec 2014 19:01:58 GMT
Singer Ed Sheeran has returned to number one in the UK singles chart with his track Thinking Out Loud.
Chip-tooth tiger has gnashers filled Chip-tooth tiger has gnashers filled Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:08:41 GMT
A Harley Street dental surgeon stares danger in the mouth to operate on a tiger's chipped teeth.
Abbott could make playing return Abbott could make playing return Sun, 07 Dec 2014 23:00:05 GMT
Australia bowler Sean Abbott could return to action for New South Wales on Tuesday for the first time since Phil Hughes died.
Teams await FA Cup third-round draw Teams await FA Cup third-round draw Sun, 07 Dec 2014 18:27:49 GMT
Blyth Spartans are one of eight non-league clubs who could meet a Premier League side in Monday's third-round draw.
Falcao 'only fit for 20 minutes' Falcao 'only fit for 20 minutes' Sun, 07 Dec 2014 22:30:13 GMT
Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao is only fit enough to play for 20 minutes, according to Louis van Gaal.
Why are short batsmen so effective? Why are short batsmen so effective? Sun, 07 Dec 2014 17:52:42 GMT
James Taylor may be short, but he caused big problems for Sri Lanka says BBC Test Match Special's analyst Simon Hughes.
Carroll shows the art of a targetman Carroll shows the art of a targetman Sun, 07 Dec 2014 21:54:35 GMT
MOTD2 pundit and ex-West Ham striker John Hartson explains how Andy Carroll helped the Hammers beat Swansea to continue their impressive form.
Food giant backtracks after criticism Food giant backtracks after criticism Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:48:17 GMT
Premier Foods is "to simplify" its controversial practice of asking its suppliers for payments to continue doing business with the firm.
VIDEO: Meet the Retail Ombudsman VIDEO: Meet the Retail Ombudsman Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:18:10 GMT
A new watchdog, the Retail Ombudsman, is being set up to deal with disputes between retailers and their customers.
Producer 'Gobby' quits BBC for UKIP Producer 'Gobby' quits BBC for UKIP Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:40:23 GMT
Veteran BBC political producer Paul Lambert has joined the UK Independence Party as their communications director.
VIDEO: 2015 election student vote warning VIDEO: 2015 election student vote warning Sun, 07 Dec 2014 17:28:09 GMT
Changes to voter registration introduced this year in England, Scotland and Wales may leave many students in a position where they are not registered to vote, BBC research shows.
Text reminders 'stop medicine waste' Text reminders 'stop medicine waste' Sat, 06 Dec 2014 00:01:53 GMT
A text messaging service could help people remember to take the medicines they have been prescribed, say researchers.
'Build character', schools told 'Build character', schools told Sun, 07 Dec 2014 00:10:41 GMT
Schools must do more to build pupils' character and resilience, the shadow education secretary will argue in a speech on Monday.
VIDEO: Do PE classes affect adult exercise? VIDEO: Do PE classes affect adult exercise? Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:20:37 GMT
New research is investigating a possible connection between memories of physical activity at school and the amount of exercise taken in adult life.
Apple music abuse trial may collapse Apple music abuse trial may collapse Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:49:04 GMT
A technicality about whether iPods at the centre of Apple's anti-competition trial were valid could cause the decade-long case to collapse.
VIDEO: How gaming can pay your tuition fees VIDEO: How gaming can pay your tuition fees Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:33:54 GMT
BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at how eSports are helping some American students pay their way through university.
Orion spaceship makes splashdown Orion spaceship makes splashdown Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:40:27 GMT
The US space agency's new Orion crew capsule completes its maiden, unmanned voyage with a splashdown in the Pacific.
VIDEO: Seal colony breaks pupping records VIDEO: Seal colony breaks pupping records Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:14:09 GMT
A record-breaking number of seal pups have been born at a nature reserve in north Norfolk with another two months of the breeding season remaining.
Jeremy Paxman to host Churchill show Jeremy Paxman to host Churchill show Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:46:11 GMT
Jeremy Paxman has been confirmed as the host of a new BBC one-off documentary marking the 50th anniversary of Sir Winston Churchill's state funeral.
VIDEO: Dancing with scissorhands VIDEO: Dancing with scissorhands Sun, 07 Dec 2014 00:06:26 GMT
Dancer Liam Mower talks to the BBC about the challenges of dancing with hands made of scissors
The diplomat’s portable handbook (wheelbarrow required) The diplomat’s portable handbook (wheelbarrow required) Sat, 06 Dec 2014 00:24:40 GMT
The "portable handbook" commissioned by the Foreign Office that ended up covering 5,000 pages, in six giant volumes.
10 things we didn't know last week 10 things we didn't know last week Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:24:04 GMT
The Dalai Lama carries Werther's Originals, and more nuggets.
Three-day rubbish fire smokes on Three-day rubbish fire smokes on Sun, 07 Dec 2014 18:02:40 GMT
A fire at an industrial estate in Newhaven where 200 tonnes of rubbish are alight continues for a third day, sending smoke across the town.
Asylum judge faces race remark probe Asylum judge faces race remark probe Sun, 07 Dec 2014 18:18:07 GMT
An immigration and asylum tribunal judge is being investigated over a remark he is alleged to have made about an Asian witness in a harassment case.
Winter weather preparations in place Winter weather preparations in place Sun, 07 Dec 2014 17:32:27 GMT
Transport Minister Derek Mackay inspects preparations to deal with winter weather as snow, ice and strong winds affect Scotland.
Slower growth predicted for economy Slower growth predicted for economy Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:03:03 GMT
Scotland's economy will continue to grow next year but at a slower rate than before, according to a leading economic forecaster.
Three held as man dies in stabbing Three held as man dies in stabbing Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:41:43 GMT
Police begin a murder inquiry after a 21-year-old man is stabbed to death in east Belfast.
Farry: Deal must be 'all inclusive' Farry: Deal must be 'all inclusive' Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:25:19 GMT
Alliance employment minister Stephen Farry says there is potential for a deal to be done by the Stormont parties before Christmas but it must not just be on corporation tax and welfare reform.
Farage no-show due to 'immigration' Farage no-show due to 'immigration' Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:36:28 GMT
Nigel Farage blames high levels of immigration and the state of the M4 for missing a meet-the-leader event ahead of UKIP's first Welsh conference.
Murder arrests after man's death Murder arrests after man's death Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:08:58 GMT
Police are investigating the suspicious death of a 46-year-old man and have arrested two people on suspicion of murder.
Yemen migrant boat sinks killing 70 Yemen migrant boat sinks killing 70 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 20:34:36 GMT
A boat carrying mostly Ethiopian migrants sinks off Yemen's western coast, killing 70 people, Yemeni officials say.
Mugabe's wife wins top Zimbabwe post Mugabe's wife wins top Zimbabwe post Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:01:25 GMT
Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe's wife Grace becomes head of the ruling party's women's wing, amid speculation she might succeed him.
US 'repatriates Taliban chief' US 'repatriates Taliban chief' Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:08:30 GMT
The US is reported to have repatriated to Pakistan a senior Pakistani Taliban commander, Latif Mehsud, who was held at Bagram airbase in Afghanistan.
India Uber cab driver 'raped woman' India Uber cab driver 'raped woman' Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:02:52 GMT
A taxi driver in the Indian capital is alleged to have raped a woman who booked the cab with the increasingly popular Uber smartphone app.
Merkel condemns Russia 'interfering' Merkel condemns Russia 'interfering' Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:32:15 GMT
German Chancellor Angela Merkel accuses Russia of interfering in countries seeking closer EU ties, in a newspaper interview.
France vows to fight anti-Semitism France vows to fight anti-Semitism Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:20:35 GMT
France's interior minister vows to make the fight against anti-Semitism a "national cause" following an attack on a Jewish couple last week.
Mexico confirms missing student ID Mexico confirms missing student ID Sun, 07 Dec 2014 20:12:28 GMT
The Mexican attorney general confirms that one of the 43 missing students, Alexander Mora, has been identified through DNA tests carried out in Austria.
US frees six Guantanamo detainees US frees six Guantanamo detainees Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:47:51 GMT
The US says it has released six men held at Guantanamo Bay on suspicion of ties to al-Qaeda and has sent them to Uruguay for resettlement.
'Looters of Dead Sea relics' caught 'Looters of Dead Sea relics' caught Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:41:53 GMT
A gang that was stealing ancient relics from a desert cave - close to where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were found - has been arrested, Israeli authorities say.
US reporter charged by Iran court US reporter charged by Iran court Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:08:07 GMT
Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian, detained in Iran for more than four months, is formally charged with unspecified crimes.
Funeral for NYC man shot by police Funeral for NYC man shot by police Sat, 06 Dec 2014 23:39:43 GMT
The funeral of Akai Gurley, a New York man fatally shot by police last month, is held in Brooklyn, as protests continue around the country.
US Republicans boost Senate majority US Republicans boost Senate majority Sun, 07 Dec 2014 04:22:28 GMT
US Republicans increase their majority in the Senate after a runoff in Louisiana from the mid-term elections ends in defeat for the Democrats.
Week in pictures: 29 November - 5 December 2014 Week in pictures: 29 November - 5 December 2014 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:01:31 GMT
News photos from around the world
Day in pictures: 5 December 2014 Day in pictures: 5 December 2014 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:29:06 GMT
24 hours of news images: 5 December
In pictures: International Volunteering Day In pictures: International Volunteering Day Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:31:54 GMT
Winners of the volunteers photo competition
Day in pictures: 4 December 2014 Day in pictures: 4 December 2014 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:27:52 GMT
24 hours of news images: 4 December
The Swap The Swap Thu, 04 Dec 2014 02:57:14 GMT
Photographers pair up to shoot a portrait of each other
Audrey Hepburn exhibition announced Audrey Hepburn exhibition announced Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:40:25 GMT
Portraits of an Icon to open at National Portrait Gallery
Day in pictures: 3 December 2014 Day in pictures: 3 December 2014 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 15:06:56 GMT
24 hours of news images: 3 December
One woman's fight against Ebola One woman's fight against Ebola Mon, 01 Dec 2014 02:55:49 GMT
One woman's fight against Ebola
VIDEO: Committees on Arms Export Controls VIDEO: Committees on Arms Export Controls Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:49:45 GMT
MPs take evidence for their scrutiny of UK arms exports for 2015.
VIDEO: US excitement grows ahead of royal visit VIDEO: US excitement grows ahead of royal visit Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:31:22 GMT
Final preparations are under way in New York for the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on Sunday.
VIDEO: The 'disaster' hitting olives and their oil VIDEO: The 'disaster' hitting olives and their oil Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:42:19 GMT
A disastrous harvest in Italy could lead to a rise in the price of olive oil.
VIDEO: Greek police teargas protesters VIDEO: Greek police teargas protesters Sun, 07 Dec 2014 00:12:57 GMT
Greek police fire teargas to disperse a protest in Athens's main square.
VIDEO: 'Terrifying night' as homes hit by Typhoon VIDEO: 'Terrifying night' as homes hit by Typhoon Sun, 07 Dec 2014 22:16:40 GMT
Typhoon Hagupit is sweeping across the Philippines, toppling trees and power lines and threatening areas with heavy rain, flooding and mudslides.
VIDEO: Peru glaciers 'melting at alarming rate' VIDEO: Peru glaciers 'melting at alarming rate' Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:34:25 GMT
Experts have warned that Peru's glaciers are melting at an alarming rate, threatening the survival of an estimated 30 million people.
VIDEO: Denial over RAF 'broken jets' claim VIDEO: Denial over RAF 'broken jets' claim Sat, 06 Dec 2014 08:42:57 GMT
The MoD denies claims by an RAF serviceman that raids against Islamic State are being conducted with "broken jets and tired and fed up people."
VIDEO: British man guilty of bathtub murder VIDEO: British man guilty of bathtub murder Sat, 06 Dec 2014 01:12:14 GMT
A British man has been found guilty by a court in France of murdering his then-fiancee in a Paris hotel.
VIDEO: Revisiting orphans of Ebola-hit village VIDEO: Revisiting orphans of Ebola-hit village Fri, 05 Dec 2014 19:08:14 GMT
Andrew Harding revisits the town of Kigbal in Sierra Leone to see if the Ebola crisis has been addressed.
VIDEO: Autism-friendly event goes national VIDEO: Autism-friendly event goes national Sun, 07 Dec 2014 00:06:17 GMT
Toy stores create autism-friendly Christmas shopping
Has modern art exhausted its power to shock? Has modern art exhausted its power to shock? Sun, 07 Dec 2014 00:28:15 GMT
How modern art became trapped by its urge to shock
The Jewish festival in a town without Jews The Jewish festival in a town without Jews Sun, 07 Dec 2014 00:35:02 GMT
The Jewish festival in a town without any Jews
The twilight world of China's wild west The twilight world of China's wild west Sun, 07 Dec 2014 00:17:16 GMT
China's wild west where you are never alone
Weekendish: The best of the week's reads Weekendish: The best of the week's reads Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:30:50 GMT
Catch up on the must-reads you missed
The legacy of Sinclair's Spectrum The legacy of Sinclair's Spectrum Fri, 05 Dec 2014 22:09:38 GMT
How the Spectrum's creator changed the world
Kiesza: From elite sniper to chart topper Kiesza: From elite sniper to chart topper Sun, 07 Dec 2014 01:02:46 GMT
How Kiesza went from elite sniper to pop star
How England inspired Middle Earth How England inspired Middle Earth Sun, 07 Dec 2014 04:12:07 GMT
How England's landscape inspired JRR Tolkien
Your pictures: On the shelf Your pictures: On the shelf Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:22:16 GMT
Readers' photos on the theme of "on the shelf"
Go Figure: The week in numbers Go Figure: The week in numbers Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:53:10 GMT
The week's news and trends in numbers