Democrats secured some big wins - and a few historic firsts - earning congratulations from President Trump.

Blocking Swedish writer’s entry for event with Palestine Action co-founder is attack on free expression, letter saysMore than 900 academics have voiced their opposition to the government’s decision to block the climate academic Andre...

Full-back believes 3-2 win can transform seasonUnited were booed off by supporters at half-timeDiogo Dalot believes Manchester United’s comeback win against Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday can transform their troubled season an...

German carmaker slashes profit margin to between -0.5% and 0.5% this year in face of competition from ChinaThe German carmaker BMW has issued its second profit warning in a year, blaming the costs of a restructuring programme including s...

European Commission will hold talks with the US, France, Germany, Britain, Nato, and the World BankMeanwhile, the Kremlin said that ⁠it ​hopes that the ⁠results of the US ⁠midterm ​elections ‌will not impact ‌what it ‌sai...

West Ham confirm the appointment of former midfielder Scott Parker as their head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

Six-time major winner Rory McIlroy believes recent years will be viewed as a "very strange" time in golf history and that change is needed to ensure the long-term financial viability of the game.

BBC Sport speaks to several triathletes about what World Triathlon's Hyrox partnership means for the future of the sport.

Real Madrid are confident of winning the race to sign Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel after reaching a verbal agreement with the teenager.

All five boys who were injured had been invited to attend the supervised party on Saturday night.

Democrats flip Senate seats in Texas, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina and Ohio; voters reject Trump’s agenda in ‘blue wave’Track live results from all 50 statesFull report: Democrats win control of Congress in ‘blue ...

As South Africans vote in local elections, residents tell the BBC they are tired of the poor quality of services they get.

Ministers urged to go further than proposed cut to 110 decibels to ease acute stress on birds and others animalsCampaigners are calling on the government to protect the welfare of wild animals by cutting the maximum noise level of firewo...

The 42-year-old Democrat has defeated Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in the US.

The US imposed sanctions on Rwanda's army over its role in the conflict in DR Congo.

Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono "would never intentionally hurt anyone" and is "deeply affected" by the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, his team-mate said on Wednesday.

World number one Nelly Korda claims her second points-based LPGA player-of-the-year award.

The new recipes mean cereal packaging will now include a 'contains wheat gluten' warning.

The prince says 2026 was the first summer he felt "worried about the scale of the wildfires".

The makers of the popular times table game say they are bringing in curfews and limits to screen time.

It took the Tony winner 20 years to bring his ‘showman’ tyrant to London. He reflects on its Trumpian parallels, the death of Spring Awakening’s Duncan Sheik and the horrific accident that led him to ancient classicsBefore Spring A...

The Democrats have had a resounding win, taking control of the Senate and the House of Representatives in a historic midterms result. Hosts Reged Ahmad and Jonathan Yerushalmy examine what went wrong for the Republicans and why voters tu...

Iran's top negotiator says US voters sent a “NO TO WAR” message, as Trump's Democratic opponents take Congress.

US President Donald Trump's foreign policy agenda faces new constraints after midterm losses.

Both the House and Senate will be under Democratic control for the rest of Donald Trump’s term in office. Plus, the French Homer and Marge who found true love in real lifeDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Cont...

Voters honour Renee Good and Alex Pretti at Minnesota memorials

Exclusive: Police will allege the woman, 40, is the former partner of Steele-John and she is expected to face court in Perth on ThursdayA 40-year-old woman has been arrested and charged by Western Australian police for allegedly stalking...

Fans gathered to pay their respects to Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel who died after suffered a serious injury during a Spanish second-division match.

Moscow pledges more trade and investment in Africa, where leaders want local industries, technology and jobs.

Nintendo Switch 2; NintendoThis ambitious remake transforms a landmark Zelda game into a modern masterpiece, clearer and easier to navigate, more beautiful to look at, with playful musical touches. Yet the melancholy remainsIt’s always...

Report reveals financial support promised by rich nations for adaptation measures is well behind the pace that is neededFlows of money to help poor countries cope with the climate crisis have been flat or falling since 2022, despite grow...

Pups that carry your shopping are one thing – but what about the mechanical canines being bought up in the US by ICE? Or the mutant mutts due to be developed by a startup called Warhound?Have you ever wanted to hang out with a dog with...

Uganda’s online critics allege abductions and intimidation as families search for missing relatives.

Dreyfus affair has echoes of how anti-Jewish hatred manifests itself today, say curators at Weiner LibraryIt was the world’s first experience of antisemitism “gone viral”, said Barbara Warnock, a co-director of the oldest Holocaust...

He was stylist to the stars in the 1960s and 1970s before creating a global range of hair products.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is donating the accommodation to playwrights from underprivileged backgrounds.

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Blockade prompts warnings of a 'catastrophe' as food, water, fuel and medical supplies are unable to reach city.

Who holds the power today? Governments or corporations?

This is the first time in 20 years that a Republican president has lost both houses of US Congress.

Netanyahu’s allies refused to back the result, as President Herzog began talks on who should form the next government

Some of Brian McDermott’s players will arrive home a week after their early exit from the tournamentBy No Helmets RequiredEngland players would have been well advised to ignore the advert outside their North Bay hotel in Wollongong ove...

The Ethiopian-born American citizen admitted sharing dozens of classified documents with senior Ethiopian officials.

James Taylor recalls the ‘moments of pure elation’ and twisted intimacy of being under the batter’s nose at short legOut in Arizona, just south of Tucson. Where tumbleweeds tumble in search of a home. There’s a town they call Tom...

Holly Alex, who was groomed as a teenager, has urged the government to make good on their pledge to deliver an inquiry "at pace".