Three children among four killed in shooting at 'birthday party' in California

Officials say 11 others are injured in what they believe is a "targeted" shooting at a children's birthday party.

'Is this the start of Liverpool's life without Salah?'

'Is this the start of Liverpool's life without Mohamed Salah?', after he was dropped for his side's 2-0 win at West Ham, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Title hopeful Norris beaten to Qatar pole by rival Piastri

Oscar Piastri pips McLaren team-mate and title rival Lando Norris to pole position for the potentially title-deciding Qatar Grand Prix.

Terminally ill boy gets final wish to meet Santa

Jacob from Merseyside has met Santa one last time after an "amazing" response to his mum's plea.

Parents threatened and blamed by authorities as 1,000 adopted children returned to care

Families seeking help for their children’s complex needs describe threats of police action against them.

Have Liverpool missed out on chance to sign Guehi?

With top clubs in Europe registering an interest, have Liverpool missed out on the chance to sign Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi?

Malen hit by cup as crowd trouble halts Villa game

Aston Villa's Europa League match against Young Boys on Thursday is temporarily halted because of violence in the away end at Villa Park.

OBR calls in cyber expert over botched release of Budget analysis

Rachel Reeves's statement was thrown into chaos after journalists were able to access the document early.

Transgender athlete 'was very dishonest' says world's strongest woman

A British athlete crowned world's strongest woman says she was "robbed" of her winning moment after it emerged the original champion was a transgender woman who was ineligible to compete.

Pay-per-mile tax could 'hinder' EV switch

Electric vehicle drivers will soon face a pay-per-mile tax as 2030 deadline to phase out petrol and diesel cars looms.

How much are minimum wages set to rise?

Three and a half million low-paid workers across the UK benefit from minimum wage rates.

What is in the iconic red box?

The BBC's Lucy Woodham explains what the red box is and what's actually inside it.

Updated peace plan could be a deal Ukraine will take - eventually

The proposed plan is said to have been significantly changed since Sunday - but key sticking points are likely to remain.

Australia senator condemned for burka stunt in parliament

Pauline Hanson donned a black burka as she sought to push for a ban on the garment.

Eze hits hat-trick as Arsenal thrash Tottenham

Eberechi Eze scores a hat-trick to help Arsenal thump rivals Tottenham 4-1 and go six points clear at the top of the Premier League - despite a moment of magic from Richarlison.

Is there 'entitlement' around Scotland or has Townsend misjudged criticism?

Head coach Gregor Townsend feels that the flak he has received has been unfair. But has he misunderstood the criticism?

Ireland shown five cards as Boks win chaotic Test

Ill-disciplined Ireland are shown five cards as South Africa produce a typically power-packed performance to win a chaotic autumn Test.

'Liverpool in full-blown crisis and Slot under severe pressure'

The Anfield horror show at the hands of Nottingham Forest was a headlong fall into the abyss for Liverpool, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Victims left 'devastated' by £2m car theft gang

More than 100 vehicles were stolen from driveways by the gang over an eight-month period.

Should Townsend continue or is it time for change?

After frustrating defeats to New Zealand and Argentina, Tom English suggests it is time Scotland considered replacing long-serving head coach Gregor Townsend.

Good for mortgages, bad for the food shop - how inflation dip affects you

The rate of inflation has fallen prompting hopes of lower mortgage rates, but food prices are still rising.

The big questions now Scotland are going to the World Cup

Where are we going? What's the score with visas & ESTAs? Who will sing our World Cup song?

Stories from court hearings as home repossessions hit five-year high

BBC journalists in the East of England and London attended various county courts as mortgage-holders and renters appeared in front of judges.

England lose George, Roebuck and Lawrence for Pumas

Hooker Jamie George, wing Tom Roebuck and centre Ollie Lawrence are ruled out of England's Test against Argentina on Sunday.

France investigating Vinted over alleged links to pornographic content

Some sellers were found to be luring viewers to their personal pages on adult platforms such as OnlyFans.

What is the two-child benefit cap and how could it change?

Since 2017, some benefits have been limited when parents have a third child or more, so how does it work?

'Vulnerable' Scotland 'fell asleep at the wheel'

Scotland "fell asleep at the wheel" in their dramatic capitulation against Argentina, according to captain Sione Tuipulotu.

'Why we love football' - tears of joy as Irish keep World Cup dream alive

Hat-trick hero Troy Parrott lets the tears flow after the Republic of Ireland stun Hungary to reach the World Cup play-offs.

'Phenomenal' Ford central to beating All Blacks

Fly-half George Ford is a pivotal figure in England's win over New Zealand, after costly misses against the same opposition last autumn.

Late Evans penalty gives Wales win against Japan

Replacement fly-half Jarrod Evans secures victory for Wales against Japan with the last kick of the game.

Summer sports would 'dilute' Winter Olympics

Proposals to include summer sports into the Winter Olympics would "dilute" the Games a senior figure at the body which represents existing disciplines tells BBC Sport.

Sarah Ferguson's new book withdrawn from sale, says Nielsen

The latest children's book by the former duchess had already been delayed.

How to limit the power of big tech

The deputy PM turned Meta executive on the influence of tech bosses like Mark Zuckerberg.

Deadly Rio police raid failed to loosen gang's iron grip, residents say

More than 120 people were killed in the raid which targeted the Comando Vermelho criminal gang.

Women's 100m final on day one at LA 2028 Olympics

The women's 100m final will take place on day one of the 2028 Olympics, with the men's on day two, as athletics is moved to the first week in Los Anleges.

UK toy sales up as 'kidults' buy Lego and Pokémon

Sales have risen by 6% so far this year, analysts say, after a string of post-pandemic falls.

Webb backs officials over disallowed Liverpool goal

Howard Webb insists it was "not unreasonable" for Virgil van Dijk's goal to be disallowed for offside against Manchester City

Watch: The Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests discuss the weekends football.

The 'mentality shift' that has helped Man City to top of WSL

Khadija Shaw says Manchester City have had a "mentality shift" this season, after moving top of the Women's Super League.

Impressive Norris on Sao Paulo pole after sprint win

McLaren's Lando Norris takes pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix with Oscar Piastri fourth and Max Verstappen down in 16th.

Rybakina upsets Sabalenka to claim record £4m prize

Elena Rybakina upsets world number one Aryna Sabalenka to win record-breaking £4m prize with WTA Finals victory.

Perimenopause at 38? I felt robbed, says Emma Barnett

The BBC presenter says on her new podcast she hopes there can be a "normalisation" of the topic.

Conservative justices sharply question Trump tariffs in high-stakes hearing

If the court rules against Trump's tariffs, it could force the US to refund some of the billions it has collected.

Democrats hit back and a winning message - four US election night takeaways

It was an encouraging night for the Democratic Party who scored some decisive wins. Here's what we learned.

Manchester Pride performers and suppliers owed £1.3m, report says

Headliner Nelly Furtado - who is owed more than £145,000 - is among 180 people and companies yet to be paid.

Move to reduce fuel duty increase fails

Policy and Resources proposed to increase fuel duty by 4.3%.

Forest owner offers to help fans after train attack

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis says he will fund the medical care of any of the club's fans caught up in a mass stabbing incident on a train on Saturday.

Scotland sweep aside US for biggest Murrayfield win

Darcy Graham and Jamie Dobie both score hat-tricks as Scotland dismantle the United States in a one-sided autumn Test to record their biggest ever win in Murrayfield's 100-year history.

Does 'timeless wonder' Welbeck deserve England recall?

Danny Welbeck last played for England in 2018 but will his recent form at Brighton be enough to encourage Thomas Tuchel to select him for this month's World Cup qualifiers?