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Pearl Jam fans floored to discover what band's name means after 35 years

Music fans are always eager to delve into the lesser-known facts about their favourite bands, and one such intriguing detail surrounds the legendary rock group Pearl Jam. Emerging from Seattle in...

Brooklyn Beckham's 'struggle' to find career as he faced brutal axe from wife Nicola

When Brooklyn Beckham was announced as a driver for Jaguar TCS Racing in a Formula E event in February this year it marked just the latest "role" he has tried his hand at in his 26 years. At an age...

David Hasselhoff 'living on borrowed time' after ex Pamela Bach's tragic death

A source reportedly close to David Hasselhoff has voiced concerns over the health of the Baywatch legend, 72, saying he's "living on borrowed time". Spotted this Monday in a state of compromised...

Rosenberg: Russians remember WW2 with victory on their minds

Rosenberg: Russians remember WW2 with victory on their minds1 hour agoSteve RosenbergBBC Russia editorBBCEighty miles from Moscow, a park echoes to the sound of explosions and gunfire.As plumes of...

Jeremy Bowen: Netanyahu's plan for Gaza risks dividing Israel, killing Palestinians and horrifying world

Jeremy Bowen: Netanyahu's plan for Gaza risks dividing Israel, killing Palestinians and horrifying world54 minutes agoJeremy BowenInternational Editor, BBC NewsReutersIsrael's Prime Minister Benjamin...

US woman 'seized near Putin’s secretive compound' after straying into forbidden zone

An American woman has been detained after allegedly straying near Vladimir Putin’s heavily guarded Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, according to Russian media reports. Alexa Rae Isaac, 30,...

Prince Louis is 'just like Prince William' with 'dramatic' gesture on VE Day

Prince Louis appeared to mirror his dad, Prince William, with a "dramatic" gesture today during the VE Day celebrations in London. The youngest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales joined his...

Met Gala 2025: All you need to know from UK start time, unusual theme and how to watch

The Met Gala is back for another show-stopping red carpet, with the biggest names in Hollywood rushing to their stylists to earn themselves the title of "best dressed".Here is everything you need to...

Family pay tribute to 'loving boy' killed in fire

Family pay tribute to 'loving boy' killed in fire10 minutes agoJonny ManningBBC News, North East and CumbriaHandoutThe family of 14-year-old Layton Carr, who died at the scene of a fire at a former...

Prince William shows true colours as cameras catch moment with Prince Louis

With the 80th anniversary of VE Day celebrations in full swing, the cameras captured a sweet royal moment as Prince William took his seat alongside his youngest child Prince Louis ahead of the...

David Attenborough credits his health and vigour to diet choice as 99th birthday nears

World-renowned biologist Sir David Attenborough has claimed that he'd love to make it to 100 years old - but claims that his 'end is near'. Despite his feelings, the popular broadcaster credited some...

Lucy Letby latest as 5 crucial questions cast doubt on her guilty verdict

Lucy Letby is currently in jail after being convicted of the murder of seven babies, and attempted murder of a further seven, while she worked as a neonatal nurse at the Countess of Chester...

Brazil police thwart bomb attack on Lady Gaga concert

Brazil police thwart bomb attack on Lady Gaga concert12 minutes agoEmily McGarveyBBC NewsGetty ImagesBrazilian police said they thwarted a bomb attack planned for Lady Gaga's concert on Copacabana...

Ed Miliband blasted over Dame Mary Archer sacking

Ed Miliband has been accused of “suppressing all opposition” to his green policies after he sacked Dame Mary Archer from her net zero advisory role. Dame Mary, 80, whose husband is Tory peer and...

WWII codebreaker recalls 'unforgettable' VE day and urges Brits to keep memories alive

As the nation gears up to commemorate 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe, a recent study of 2,000 adults has revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about VE Day – a defining moment...

Cheapest dates to book your summer holiday this year — and it's not May

Planning a holiday isn’t something you can simply do on a whim, and whether you’re looking to spend a few days at the beach or a weekend wandering around an ancient European city, picking out a...

Clair Obscur: How a passion project became 2025's most talked-about game

Clair Obscur: How a passion project became 2025's most talked-about game45 minutes agoMel Ramsay & Tom RichardsonBBC NewsbeatSandfall InteractiveIn 2020, at the height of the Covid pandemic,...

George Michael's 8 favourite songs including Amy Winehouse track he couldn't live without

George Michael, pictured in 2005 (Image: Getty Images)When pop superstar George Michael died on Christmas Day 2016 he left behind a musical legacy most could only dream of. From early success with...

Iran blasts Donald Trump with furious 3-word swipe as nuclear tensions soar

Iran has branded Donald Trump's approach to global diplomacy “destructive and unlawful” in a scathing attack on the US President with nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington remaining...

Row erupts as Macron accused of 'wanting to choose the pope'

Emmanuel Macron has been accused of trying to "choose the next pope", with right-wing newspapers in Italy alleging the French president is attempting to manoeuvre behind the scenes ahead of the...