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Stephen Fry said 1826 classic is his favourite song of all time

Stephen Fry - author, actor, broadcaster and lifelong champion of the arts - once named a nearly 200-year-old classical masterpiece as the one piece of music he couldn’t live without.Speaking on...

New Pope inherits control of mysterious Vatican UFO archive

The recent passing of Pope Francis has reignited speculation over one of the most enduring mysteries within the Catholic Church - a secret ‘UFO archive’ buried deep within the walls of the...

Weight-loss drugs tested in first head-to-head trial - and there's a clear winner

Weight-loss drugs tested in head-to-head trial34 minutes agoJames GallagherHealth and science correspondent•@JamesTGallagherGetty ImagesThe first head-to-head trial of two blockbuster weight-loss...

The world's capital city with the 'worst quality of life' - not in Africa

A Middle Eastern city has been named as the capital with the worst quality of life by a new survey. The world's largest HR consultancy company - Mercer- publishes its Quality of Living Index every...

'My brother died in Lockerbie - our story changed how air disasters are handled'

'My brother died in Lockerbie - our story changed how air disasters are handled'7 hours agoHelen BushbyCulture reporterGetty ImagesRichard Monetti was aged just 20 when he was flying home to New York...

Moon dust 'rarer than gold' arrives in UK from China

Moon dust 'rarer than gold' arrives in UK from China10 minutes agoGeorgina RannardClimate and science reporterKate Stephens and Tony JolliffeBBC climate and science teamTony Jolliffe/BBC NewsThe...

Scientists release first images of mystery object locals are convinced was 'sent by alien'

The first X-ray pictures of a mysterious sphere that some people claim was sent to Earth by aliens have been released. The object was reportedly spotted in March zig-zagging through the sky over the...

World's first photoshoot 'powered by plants' takes place to capture stunning images of ele

A pioneering photoshoot, hailed as the world's first to be "powered by nature", has successfully demonstrated an innovative method of generating energy.The groundbreaking project was a collaborative...

White House Crackdown: Trump Bans Funding for ‘Pandemic-Causing’ Experiments in China

Donald Trump has signed a dramatic executive order to cut off all federal funding for dangerous virus research in hostile or unregulated countries — five years after COVID-19, which US intelligence...

Pro-Palestine protestors erupt outside Met Gala 2025 moments before stars hit red carpet

While A-listers dazzled on the red carpet at Monday’s Met Gala (May 5), chaos erupted just steps away as pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with police and attempted to storm the event in New York...

Alexander the Great breakthrough as family tomb's findings thrown into doubt by new study

A tomb found in 1977 was originally "conclusively" believed to contain the remains of Alexander the Great's son Alexander IV, elder half-brother Philip III, and his father Philip II. However, a...

Tenerife panicking as holiday bookings 'slump' after tourists in Spain told to 'go home'

Mass anti-tourism protests will hit Tenerife on May 18, with Brits urged to stay vigilant while on holiday. Anger has risen towards tourists as rents rise rapidly in popular holiday hotspots due to...

'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times

'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times46 minutes agoJames GallagherHealth and science correspondent•@JamesTGallagherGetty ImagesThe blood of a US man who deliberately...

Strictly's Amy Dowden makes emotional King Charles speech in cancer update

Strictly Come Dancing ace Amy Dowden's efforts at raising awareness after suffering with stage three breast cancer herself were recognised by none other than the royal family - and she's now told all...

Four types of 'common' pills linked to dementia including antihistamine meds

Certain medications have been linked to an increased risk of dementia (Image: Getty )A health expert has said that four types of tablets, some commonly used to treat everyday illnesses and...

BBC Doctor shares exact reason your hair turns grey when stressed

If you have ever questioned whether stress might be behind those extra, possibly early, grey hairs, you are not alone. On his show Dr Xand's Con or Cure, the well-known medical expert addressed the...

One spice has 'similar effects to Metformin' in lowering blood sugar levels

Studies indicate that curcumin can enhance insulin sensitivity, similarly to some medication (Image: Getty)Health specialists have identified a common kitchen spice that could have blood...

Mosquitoes now spreading to more of UK as 21 different species found

Mosquitoes are spreading across the UK with a total of 21 different species found in Scotland. University researchers have warned that some areas are swarming with mosquitoes that are actively trying...

Endangered axolotl release raises hopes for rare amphibian

Endangered axolotl release raises hopes for rare amphibian21 minutes agoVictoria GillScience correspondentVictoria Gill/BBC NewsOne of the world's most endangered amphibians - the strange,...

King Charles quotes hero Dame Deborah James in new heartfelt cancer message

As King Charles expressed his gratitude for those working to support and care for those who have received a cancer diagnosis, the 76-year-old also paid tribute to the late Dame Deborah James. Aged...