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In pictures: Stars and fashion from the red carpet
Hollywood's biggest stars turn on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony.

Oscars 2026: Winners list in full
Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes at the ceremony in Los Angeles.

Starmer to set out support plan for heating oil costs
Households have faced a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Two die including uni student in meningitis outbreak
Eleven people in the Canterbury area are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.

How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK
The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?

Historic firsts, risqué jokes, and a tie - watch the top moments
One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.

Best animated film winner Kpop Demon Hunters captures hearts world over
We find out how the award-winning, demon-busting crooners have cast a spell world over.

'It's a tie, I'm not joking' - unusual Oscars moment sees two films share award
The rare but not unprecedented tie saw The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva both win for best short live action film.

From Mr Nobody to Oscar winner: How one man took on Putin
Pavel Talankin's film Mr Nobody Against Putin already won a Bafta, and is now is an Oscar winner.

What Iranians are being told about the war
Iranian state media's coverage of the war includes inflations of enemy casualties and digital manipulation intended to glorify Iran.

The Papers: 'Help' for energy bills and PM 'resists' Trump warships call
The impact in the UK of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East features on Monday's front pages.

Race on to establish globally recognised 'AI-free' logo
The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally.

We didn't view Dad's body after being told it had changed so much
Ronald Parkin's case prompts calls from his family for the government to regulate the funeral sector.

How passenger planes keep flying during a war
Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.

People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog
The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.

One-off £2,000 grant gives care leavers head start, study finds
Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say.

Labour calls for tax investigation into Reform's Tice
It follows a newspaper report that Tice had avoided corporation tax worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Mother charged with murder of 18-day-old baby
Zahira Byjaouane, 43, has been charged after her baby died falling from a height in central London.

Starmer speaks to Trump about importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz
The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.

Police investigate 'death to the IDF' chants led by Bobby Vylan at rally
Around 1,000 officers managed protesters and counter-protesters on opposite sides of the River Thames.

Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row
Volodymyr Zelensky says restoring the flow of Russian oil via Ukraine into the EU would be like lifting sanctions on Russia.

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Will Starmer Help Trump In The War?
Trump wants help to secure the Strait of Hormuz but will the UK join him?

Is Cuba Trump’s next target after Iran?
The US president threatens Cuba with a “friendly takeover”

Spurs answer Tudor's call with show of fight in the face of crisis
Spurs interim coach Igor Tudor told his players they could "cry or fight". BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty saw a display of defiance to draw at Liverpool.

'Wake up... or be happy with Conference League'
Liverpool have been here far too often this season. Another late, late goal costing them points as they drew 1-1 with struggling Tottenham.

'Best racing ever' or 'a joke'? The row over the new F1
Have F1's new rules produced a "battery world championship" or "the best racing ever"? Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso sum up the paradox at the heart of the sport.

Have Old Firm wrestled title momentum away from Hearts?
After wins for Celtic and Rangers and a defeat for leaders Hearts, what next in the captivating Scottish Premiership title race?

New puppy, getting engaged and a title - Sabalenka triumphs at Indian Wells
Getting a puppy, getting engaged, saving championship point and winning a long-awaited Indian Wells title - for Aryna Sabalenka it has been a week she will remember "for the rest of my life".

Young snatches Players title from Fitzpatrick
American Cameron Young finishes birdie-par to beat England's Matt Fitzpatrick by one shot at TPC Sawgrass in the PGA Tour's flagship tournament.

Serial winners Chelsea block out noise to triumph again
No matter what form Chelsea are in, winning trophies feels inevitable - and they did it again in the Women's League Cup.