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BBC says it will defend Trump defamation lawsuit over Panorama speech edit - The US president has requested $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages, according to court documents filed in Florida. 56 mins ago - US & Canada
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Lizzo celebrates as fat-shaming claims dismissed -- The star says the allegations "haunted" her, but she still faces allegations of sexual harassment.5 hours ago
Bake Off finalist says he 'hates baking cakes' -- Aaron Mountford-Myles, of Stoke-on-Trent, says the series was the best experience of his life.1 hour ago
Faye Tozer plays three roles in Mean Girls musical -- The Steps singer joins the cast performing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre and 18 other venues.6 hours ago
Government considers advertising or subscription model for BBC -- It has published a consultation document - or green paper - laying out plans to futureproof the BBC.2 hours ago
England's arts funding 'straitjacket' set for overhaul -- A review of Arts Council England recommends more power for the regions and scrapping a controversial strategy.1 hour ago
Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested on suspicion of murder after director and wife found dead -- The couple's son is in custody after the couple was found dead in their home on Sunday.4 hours ago
Radio station cleared over swearing played on loop -- The swear word was played for at least 26 minutes, an Ofcom report says.7 hours ago
Rob Reiner: Six classic movies from the 'big-hearted genius' director -- Reiner was known for his activism as well as favourites like When Harry Met Sally, Stand by Me and Misery.1 day ago
Biffy Clyro bass player quits tour over addiction and mental health issues -- James Johnstone wrote to fans on the band's social media, saying he had recently started receiving professional help.21 hours ago
Biffy Clyro to headline Kendal Calling festival -- The 2026 line-up includes Wolf Alice, Two Door Cinema Club, Scissor Sisters and more.7 hours ago
Kylie leads three-way race for Christmas number one -- Less than 10,000 sales separate the top five singles, as the race for the Christmas chart heats up.1 day ago
Binge-watching 2025's Christmas films: The good, the bad and the so-bad-it's-good -- Kiefer Sutherland, Michelle Pfeiffer and Kate Winslet all star in new festive films this Christmas.2 days ago
'A nightmare' - The battle over Warner Bros is turning Hollywood upside down -- Interviews with dozens of actors, producers and camera crews reveal an industry attempting to weigh the lesser of two horrible choices.2 days ago
We asked Mormons what they really think about The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives -- Those in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Britain tell BBC News about their lives, after the Disney+ show was laced with scandal.2 days ago
'Songwriting is my therapy', says Tom Walker -- The Leave A Light On singer wants to reduce stigma around discussing mental health struggles.2 days ago
Everyone is invited to be the fourth Haim sister -- As they celebrate an historic Grammy nomination, Haim say everyone is welcome to join their band.2 days ago
Why is Donald Trump suing the BBC? -- The US president has filed a defamation lawsuit over the BBC's edit of his speech in a Panorama documentary.29 minutes ago
Avatar: Fire and Ash is the worst in the series -- The third instalment in James Cameron's mega-hit blockbuster franchise is "197 minutes of screensaver graphics, clunky dialogue, baggy plotting and hippy-dippy new-age spirituality".1 hour ago
How much is the BBC licence fee and how could it change? -- The government has launched a consultation on how the BBC should be funded in the future.3 hours ago
Ten of the biggest film flops of 2025 -- From a controversial recreation of a Disney cartoon to an awards-tipped sports biopic starring The Rock, why did so many high-profile Hollywood films fail at the box office this year?3 hours ago
Give newborns automatic library cards, authors urge -- Sir Philip Pullman and Richard Osman are among writers to back the proposal to boost literacy.22 hours ago