Anora director speaks to the BBC
Sean Baker said he was “over the moon” at the Vanity Fair party following his Oscar wins. As the first person to win four Oscars for one film, including Best…
Zelensky quizzed on minerals and peace deal by Laura Kuenssberg
Volodymyr Zelensky did “not prepare” for public negotiations in front of the media during his recent trip to the White House and confrontation with President Trump, he told the BBC’s…
Spring is “fastest-warming” season in the UK
Data given to BBC Weather by Nature’s Calendar, external – a citizen science project by the Woodland Trust – demonstrates how climate change is triggering natural events. Since 2000 they…
Fresh delays to Turkish-built CalMac ferries
Mary McCool & Calum Watson BBC Scotland News CMAL The Isle of Islay is expected at the end of June at the earliest Delivery dates for a fleet of CalMac…
Slough Borough Council to pay £6,500 after failing autistic child
Slough Borough Council The council apologised and said it sincerely regretted its “shortcomings” A council should pay £6,500 in compensation to an autistic child and their mother for failing to…
TikTok investigated by UK watchdog over use of childrens’ data
Tom Gerken Technology reporter PA Media The UK data watchdog has launched what it calls a “major investigation” into TikTok’s use of children’s personal information. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)…
‘We can finally return to Syria, but this island is our home’
Angus Cochrane BBC Scotland News Reporting fromRothesay, Isle of Bute Mounzer Darsani says he did not even know what the word island meant Bute, a small island off Scotland’s west…
Starmer is helping to shape talks on Ukraine but the path to peace could be long
Russia, watching on, teased that this was an anti-Trump gathering, skilfully picking away at the vulnerability of a divided West. Sir Keir and others were insistent it was nothing of…
Adrian Brody and Halle Berry’s kiss, Mikey Madison’s surprise win, and Wicked stars defying gravity at the Oscars
Noor Nanji Culture reporter at the Academy Awards, Los Angeles•@NoorNanji Watch: Standout moments from the Oscars 2025 This year’s Oscars had it all – glamour, tears and the Wicked stars…
Standout moments from the Oscars 2025
Anora sweeps the Oscars with five awards including best picture and best actress for star Mikey Madison. In one of the most unpredictable races in years, Adrien Brody wins best…