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Zelensky ready for 'honest work' with US to end Ukraine war
Kyiv says it is willing to engage with a US-backed draft peace plan aimed at ending the war with Russia.

Energy price cap to edge up as temperatures plunge
Regulator Ofgem says a change in the price cap in January means a 0.2% increase in gas and electricity prices.

Lockdown could have been avoided and other key findings from Covid inquiry
The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic.

The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

Strictly star arrested on suspicion of rape
Hertfordshire Police said the man had been released on bail under investigation.

How WhatsApp messages revealed ex-Reform politician's pro-Russian bribes
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has admitted bribery and will be sentenced on Friday.

Mexico's Fatima Bosch, who walked out on organisers, crowned Miss Universe
A scandal-filled pageant season ends with the crowning of a new Miss Universe in Bangkok, Thailand.

Friday-night drug deals helping Russian war machine, UK crime agency warns
The National Crime Agency says a "vast criminal ecosystem" funds "really bad things" around the world.

Serious Fraud Office was warned about diamond scam but decided not to act
Whistleblower reported diamond retailer “Vashi” to the Serious Fraud Office a year before it collapsed.

Biggest prostate cancer screening trial in decades begins in UK
The study aims to find the best way to detect prostate cancer - the most common cancer in men in the UK.

School repairs left unfinished as firm behind huge PFI contract goes into liquidation
The news heightens concerns that 88 schools in Stoke-on-Trent could be left with unfinished work.

Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work?
The world-first law aims to reduce the "risks" children face online - but it's received pushback.

'Fatal cost' of 'toxic No 10' and 'Migration overhaul'
The papers on Friday are leading on the long-awaited report into how MPs handled the pandemic.

Weekly quiz: Why was KPop Demon Hunters banned by a school?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Five claims made in new book about Princess Diana's Panorama interview
Dianarama re-examines the 1995 BBC Panorama interview by disgraced reporter Martin Bashir.

Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev: Putin propagandist or key to peace with Ukraine?
Putin's envoy finds himself under the spotlight over a draft peace plan that emerged after he spent days with Steve Witkoff in Miami.

Ice warnings across parts of UK as cold snap sets in
New ice warnings were issued in Scotland, England and Wales for Friday, with the coldest night of the week expected on Thursday.

Government borrowing for October higher than expected
Borrowing was more than £2bn higher than expected in October, latest official figures show.

Starmer arrives in South Africa as G20 gathers without Trump
The PM is aiming to support British business on his trip to Johannesburg.

Funding NHS facilities with private finance a breach of manifesto, Labour MPs say
The government is considering using taxpayer money and private finance to build new health centres.

Trump calls Democrat video to troops 'seditious behaviour, punishable by death'
Trump's comments came after a group of Democrats urged US service members to refuse unlawful commands.

Streaming platform Twitch added to Australia's teen social media ban
It joins other platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat in the ban that starts next month.

Graduate jobs under threat from AI, PwC boss says
The accountancy giant says artificial intelligence will eventually lead to fewer entry-level positions at the firm.

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The Google Boss And The Massive AI Gamble
Google boss gives BBC a warning about the economic risks of the AI bubble.

Beyond Ultra-Processed Foods: Can Farmers Fix Our Health and the Planet?
James Rebanks on how to build a secure, sustainable and healthy food system.

One win in six - what is going wrong at stumbling Liverpool?
With just one win from their last six Premier League matches, BBC Sport look what has gone wrong for Liverpool this season.

Norris tops session disrupted by loose manhole cover
Lando Norris is fastest in a second practice session at the Las Vegas Grand Prix interrupted and then curtailed by a loose manhole cover.

The mate-sipping London import aiming to down England
Rodrigo Isgro arrived in London as a 15-a-side rookie, but the Harlequins wing is out to upset his club team-mates and end England's 10-match winning run.

Archer removes debutant Weatherald in first over
Jofra Archer dismisses Jake Weatherald lbw for a duck as Australia fall to 0-1 on the second ball of their innings on day one of the first Ashes Test in Perth.

'Best display of season' but Chelsea rue missed opportunity
Having suffered plenty of past heartache at Barcelona's expense, Chelsea may have ordinarily celebrated a 1-1 Women's Champions League draw - but this was a missed opportunity.

Sutton's predictions v singer Olly Murs
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer Olly Murs - and AI - with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.