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LIVE - From winning £1 at rugby club singing competition to 'global iconic superstar' - Bonnie Tyler's life story told at her funeral - The Welsh singer, whose famous works include Total Eclipse of the Heart, died on 8 July, aged 75.
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LIVE - Actors lead tributes to 'amazing' Hayden Panettiere after Heroes star dies aged 36 - Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis describes Panettiere as "so gifted". No cause of death has been confirmed.33 minutes ago
Hayden Panettiere: A life of struggles alongside screen success -- The actress started as a child star but endured struggles that went along with the pressures of fame.33 minutes ago
Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK -- The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.1 day ago
Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum -- The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.16 hours ago
Tributes paid to Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere who has died aged 36 -- She starred in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville, plus films Remember the Titans and Raising Helen. -- US & Canada1 hour ago
'I want my brother back' - Tupac's brother tells BBC murder trial won't bring justice -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder. -- US & Canada6 hours ago
Sadie Sink and Adam Driver to star in new X-Men movie -- Heartstopper's Kit Connor and Christopher Abbot are also joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.1 day ago
BBC seeks to subpoena family members in Panorama lawsuit -- A spokesperson for Trump's legal team responded to the request accusing the broadcaster of "seeking to harass" the president's family.16 hours ago
Stephen Bear jailed over sex offender breaches -- The TV personality posted in Brazil "the police will not be able to catch" him, a court hears.2 days ago
The Office's Lucy Davis 'overwhelmed' by kindness after cancer diagnosis -- The Office actress thanks well-wishers for their support after she revealed she had incurable cancer.3 days ago
Eurovision proposes new rules to reduce political voting -- Organisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying".3 days ago
In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star -- The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health.33 minutes ago
I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey -- Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends "chemo camp" and finds friendship, love and freedom.2 days ago
Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI? -- Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.1 day ago
The Polygamist's author says women see themselves reflected in her Netflix hit -- Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all.1 day ago
Ayra Starr on her secret relationship and teasing Stevie Wonder -- The musician shares the personal stories behind her third album, and the time she teased a legend.4 days ago
Did you know catfish can 'walk'? -- The No Such Thing As A Fish team discuss big fish, big pencils and a big coincidence.43 minutes ago
The US explorers who 'found' a lost, ancient city -- In 1911, a US professor claimed he found the secret mountain stronghold of the last Incan king. 53 years later, a new explorer proved him wrong – and the BBC followed in his footsteps.2 hours ago
12 of the best films of 2026 so far -- BBC film critics Caryn James and Nicholas Barber pick their cinema highlights of the year – from Christopher Nolan's epic blockbuster to a farcical sex comedy.3 days ago
Ski Sunday host Chemmy Alcott suffers collapsed lung after jumping into lake -- The former GB Olympian posted images of her in hospital while on holiday in France.3 days ago
Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria -- The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest.3 days ago