Athletes, actresses, campaigners, Tony Blair, a Spice Girl, and an 11-year-old boy are also honoured.
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Friday, 31 December 2021
Blair becomes 'Sir Tony' and joins top royal order
Tony Blair, the Duchess of Cornwall, and Baroness Amos are appointed to the Order of the Garter.
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New Year Honours 2022: Lumley and Redgrave become dames
Actresses Joanna Lumley and Vanessa Redgrave are among the stars on the New Year Honours list.
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Betty White: Biden leads tributes for Golden Girls actress
The long-time Hollywood star died on Friday at the age of 99 after an eight-decade film and TV career.
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French ban on plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables begins
Effective from New Year's day, officials hope the law will prevent a billion items of single use plastics every year.
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Betty White, the Golden Girl with a heart of gold, dies
One of America's original screen stars, Betty White enjoyed a career spanning eight decades.
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Desmond Tutu: Body of South African hero to be aquamated
In line with his eco-friendly beliefs, the water-based process uses a tenth of the energy of cremation.
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Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer 'fine' after hospital drama during panto
Heavily pregnant Dani Harmer says she's fine after leaving Cinderella mid-performance.
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Thursday, 30 December 2021
Leicester City v Norwich City postponed because of Covid cases and injuries
Norwich confirm their Premier League game at Leicester on Saturday is off after positive Covid cases and injuries within the Canaries squad.
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Russia labels Pussy Riot members foreign agents
Journalists and other prominent figures also feature on an updated justice ministry list.
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Man arrested after missing 12-year-old girl found
Police say the 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction and kidnap.
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Wednesday, 29 December 2021
Covid: Daily UK case numbers hit record of 183,037
The spike in reported cases comes as frustration grows over a lack of available lateral flow tests.
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Alaska 'Icemageddon' warning follows heat record
The coldest US state faces weather extremes after heavy snowfall and torrential rain.
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Russia orders health and drug checks for foreigners
Business groups criticise a new law requiring mandatory fingerprinting, drug tests and STD checks.
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Four people injured in London stabbings
A double stabbing at Seven Kings railway station was followed by another in Kilburn High Road.
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Covid: Omicron and Delta driving tsunami of cases - WHO
The warning comes as record cases are once again reported across the US and Europe.
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Tuesday, 28 December 2021
Israel tries to contain avian flu outbreak after 5,000 wild cranes die
Some 5,000 wild cranes have died and hundreds of thousands of chickens and turkeys are being culled.
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Ghislaine Maxwell jury faces longer hours because of Covid
The judge in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial asks jurors to meet for an extra hour a day.
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Monday, 27 December 2021
France announces tighter Covid restrictions amid Omicron surge
Remote working will become compulsory from 3 January but there will be no New Year's Eve curfew.
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US animal shelter shocked after 800 parakeets surrendered
A Detroit animal shelter said the birds were handed over in a "very unhealthy situation".
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India blocks foreign funding for Mother Teresa charity
Hindu hardliners have long accused the Catholic charity of trying to convert people to Christianity.
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Covid-19: Extra vaccine mandates come into force in New York City
The measures include vaccine mandates for private-sector workers and children entering venues.
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Sunday, 26 December 2021
Saturday, 25 December 2021
The Papers: Queen's message of empathy and 'crossbow horror'
The front pages report on a "deeply personal" Christmas message and an armed intruder at Windsor.
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Arrest over theft of copper pine cone bollards in Glasgow
Two of the public artworks were reported stolen in the Gorbals area of Glasgow earlier this month.
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Friday, 24 December 2021
Kate surprises concert audience with piano performance
The duchess appears with musician Tom Walker at the event for people who helped in the pandemic.
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Welsh cook will spend Christmas aboard Boaty McBoatface
Steve Carpenter will cook Christmas dinner for climate scientists in the Antarctic
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'Let's go, Brandon': Caller pranks Biden at White House event
A father from Oregon uttered a term that is code for an obscenity directed at the president.
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Thursday, 23 December 2021
James Franco: I'll admit, I did sleep with students... and that was wrong
The actor paid $2.2m (£1.6m) after being sued over "sexually-charged behaviour towards female students".
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TikTok ousts Google to become favourite online destination
Tiktok.com overtook other US tech giants in 2021, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Netflix.
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Wednesday, 22 December 2021
Spain to require masks outdoors amid Covid surge
As the Omicron variant spreads around Europe, countries tighten restrictions to brace for another wave.
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Ancient mass-migration linked to British genes
Scientists uncover evidence for a large-scale, prehistoric migration into Britain in the Bronze Age.
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Homelessness in England: 'There's no space for my baby'
Two families living in temporary accommodation tell the BBC of their struggle to find homes.
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Tuesday, 21 December 2021
Malaysia hit by the worst floods in decades
At least 14 people have died and tens of thousands evacuated their homes after torrential rain.
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OnlyFans founder is making way for firm's marketing chief
The founder of the content subscription site is stepping aside to focus on new endeavours.
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Omicron: Andrew Lloyd Webber halts Cinderella musical until February
The West End musical will return "as soon as this wave is licked", the composer and producer says.
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Monday, 20 December 2021
Teacher sacked after horse kick video shared
It follows an investigation into the footage, which has been viewed by millions of people online.
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'Astonishingly dangerous' pursuit at 80mph in Cambridge
Police dashcam shows a driver narrowly avoiding other cars and bikes while trying to evade officers.
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Downing Street gatherings: What were the Covid rules at the time?
Several alleged gatherings are being investigated by a senior civil servant.
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Sunday, 19 December 2021
Met officer charged in child sex abuse probe
PC Will Scott-Barrett is suspended after being charged with sexual communication with a child.
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Sports Personality 2021: How to vote online
How can you vote online for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2021? Find out here.
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Spurs and Liverpool share thrilling draw as Robertson sent off
Liverpool lose ground in the Premier League title race in a pulsating draw at Tottenham that saw Andrew Robertson sent off.
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Saturday, 18 December 2021
Migrant crossings: More than 900 cross Channel in two days
Nearly 28,000 people have now crossed from France to England in small boats this year.
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Brit Awards 2022: Full list of nominees
A rundown of the artists who are nominated for a Brit Award in 2022.
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Brit Awards 2022: Adele, Ed Sheeran and Dave nominated in gender-neutral awards
Adele, Ed Sheeran, Dave and Little Simz lead the pack, with four nominations each.
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Friday, 17 December 2021
Covid: More measures needed to limit hospitalisations - Sage scientists
Scientists say admissions could reach 3,000 a day in England if more restrictions are not brought in soon.
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Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Maxwell won't testify as defence rests case
The defence struggled to produce witnesses on Friday and only nine out of a proposed 35 testified.
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Met PC sacked for racial slur uncovered during murder photos probe
The post was found during an investigation linked to the murders of Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman.
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Coronavirus: Hospitality venues in Ireland to close early
Irish ministers agree hospitality venues, cinemas and theatres should close at 20:00 from Sunday.
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Covid: Omicron now dominant in England - health experts
But there is still a big variation across different regions, the UK Health Security Agency says.
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Star Hobson murder: Father Jordan Hobson 'will never recover'
Jordan Hobson says no sentence imposed by a court can bring back his "beautiful" murdered daughter.
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Thursday, 16 December 2021
Millipede with more legs than any known animal discovered in Australia
The millipede, discovered in Australia, has more than 1,300 legs and is believed to live on fungi.
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Covid: Downing Street denies Boris Johnson lockdown party claim
About 20 staff drank alcohol and ate pizzas after a press conference in May 2020, newspapers say.
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Wednesday, 15 December 2021
bell hooks: Author and feminist dies aged 69
The acclaimed US writer was considered a trailblazer in the feminist movement.
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Megan Thee Stallion 'told to dance' by Tory Lanez before alleged shooting
Rapper Tory Lanez is accused of hurting the songwriter after a party in Hollywood in July 2020.
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Social care: Official advisers want immigration rules to be eased
The government's official migration advisers say the sector faces "severe" problems finding staff.
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Tuesday, 14 December 2021
Covid: Omicron hospital cases could surge, warns Whitty
The UK sees the highest number of Covid cases since January as long lines continue for booster jabs.
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Shaun Bailey: Ex London mayor candidate quits over Christmas party
Shaun Bailey stands down as chair of a policing committee amid a row over an unauthorised party.
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Covid vaccine: People told to travel 100 miles to register overseas jab
People vaccinated abroad must register their jab in person - but only 16 sites are available to do so.
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Avanti: Train company apologises for pandemic tweet
A passenger "disappointed" to be stranded was messaged with "I'm disappointed there is a pandemic".
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MPs back Covid passes in England despite huge Tory rebellion
Nearly 100 Tory MPs defy Boris Johnson - but the measures become law thanks to Labour support.
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Channel tragedy: French authorities identify 26 victims
Sixteen Kurdish people, including two friends from Iraq, were among those who perished last month.
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Covid: Omicron probably in most countries, WHO says
The heavily mutated coronavirus variant is spreading at an unprecedented rate, the WHO's head warns.
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National Lottery scratch card fraud: Men jailed over £4m jackpot claim
Two men who bought a £4m jackpot-holding scratch card using stolen debit card details are jailed.
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Monday, 13 December 2021
Kim Kardashian passes California 'baby bar' law exam
The reality TV star and businesswoman says "don't ever give up" after passing on her fourth attempt.
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NatWest fined £265m after bin bags of cash laundered
The state-backed bank had pleaded guilty to failing to prevent money-laundering of nearly £400m.
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Premier League reports 42 positive Covid-19 results in past week
Forty-two Premier League players and staff tested positive for Covid-19 in the past week - the most results ever recorded in the league over a seven-day period.
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Sunday, 12 December 2021
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! crowns its 2021 winner
This is the second consecutive year the series has been held in Gwrych Castle in Wales.
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Dog mutilation: Breeders cropping ears amid social media hype
Puppies are having their ears cut by breeders for a "striking" look, a BBC investigation finds.
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Kentucky tornadoes: 100 year-old-church destroyed in seconds
Nomia Iqbal reports from the ruins of the Mayfield First United Methodist Church in Kentucky.
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Johnson warns of Omicron tidal wave as he sets new booster goal
The UK is facing an Omicron emergency, says Boris Johnson, as boosters are offered to all over-18s in England.
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Petra Srncova: Body found in search for missing hospital worker
Formal identification is yet to take place but Petra Srncova's family has been informed, police say.
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Saturday, 11 December 2021
Covid: Plan B vote to be split into three amid Tory rebellion
The measures for England are still likely to pass as Labour has committed to backing them.
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Norwich 0-1 Manchester United: Cristiano Ronaldo penalty earns win for Red Devils
Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty earns Manchester United a narrow victory over Norwich to maintain Ralf Rangnick's unbeaten start as interim manager.
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Man dies after being shot in police confrontation
Officers were responding to reports of a man with a firearm at a bank and bookmakers, police say.
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Friday, 10 December 2021
Banksy makes 'souvenir' shirts for Colston statue trial
The anonymous artist says the limited edition T-shirts will go on sale in Bristol on Saturday.
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Indonesia volcano: Volunteers struggle to recover the dead, metres deep in ash and mud
The effort to recover bodies is continuing in Indonesia, after the eruption of Mount Semeru last week.
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Christmas: Downing Street lights accidentally switched on by MP
Carolyn Harris accidentally switches on No 10's Christmas lights early while trying to get inside.
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Thursday, 9 December 2021
Omicron: WHO concerned rich countries could hoard vaccines
There are concerns that booster rollouts in wealthy nations could threaten supply to poorer countries.
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Astroworld: Travis Scott says he was unaware fans were hurt
The US rapper says he only discovered the impact of a deadly crowd surge after the festival in Texas.
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New York’s Met museum to remove Sackler name from exhibits
The Sackler family founded Purdue Pharma, which manufactured opioids linked to the deaths of thousands.
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Beijing Winter Olympics boycott is insignificant, says Macron
The French president says some Western countries' refusal to send officials has no useful outcome.
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Newscast’s take on the No 10 Christmas party fallout
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason look at the Christmas party row and what it means for the PM.
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Dragonflies disappearing as wetlands are lost
The loss of marshes, bogs and swamps is driving a global decline in dragonflies, conservation research finds.
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China committed genocide against Uyghurs, independent tribunal rules
A London-based unofficial tribunal says China is deliberately preventing births among Uyghurs.
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Wednesday, 8 December 2021
Downing Street party: Who is Allegra Stratton and why has she quit?
A profile of the woman who has resigned over unguarded comments about a No 10 lockdown party in a video.
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Laura Kuenssberg challenges PM over new restrictions
Amid the fallout from the Christmas party row, Boris Johnson is asked how he can tell people they must now follow new instructions.
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Covid: Should I be working from home now?
People across the UK are now being advised to work at home where possible.
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Tuesday, 7 December 2021
BBC 100 Women 2021: Who is on the list this year?
Our most inspiring and influential women of 2021 and how they're making a difference in the world.
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Ubisoft NFTs, called 'Digits', launch for in-game items
Game maker Ubisoft is launching its in-game NFT system this week.
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Monday, 6 December 2021
FA Cup third-round draw: Chelsea host Chesterfield, Man Utd v Aston Villa, West Ham v Leeds
National League leaders Chesterfield will visit last season's runners-up Chelsea in the third round of the FA Cup, while Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa travel to Manchester United.
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Crocodile attack: British teen speaks of relief
Watch Amelie Osborn-Smith describe the moment she was bitten and her relief that she won't lose her foot.
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Omicron: Why is Nigeria on the travel red list?
The UK has placed travel restrictions on arrivals from Nigeria and several other African countries - are they fair?
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Covid: Omicron spreading in the community, Javid confirms
The new variant is spreading in multiple regions of England, the health secretary says.
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US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China, over human rights concerns.
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Covid: Omicron spreading in community and vaccine mandate for NYC workers
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening.
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Sunday, 5 December 2021
Mobo Awards honour Dave, Little Simz, Wizkid and Ghetts
Dave wins best album and Little Simz wins best female at the first full Mobo ceremony since 2017.
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Manchester Arena attack: Families 'disgusted' by memorial trespassing
Fences at a site dedicated to the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena attack were pulled down on Sunday.
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Bob Dole: Biden leads tributes to a 'dear friend'
Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole.
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Military truck rams into group of Myanmar protesters in Yangon
Several people have been injured during a demonstration against the country's military rulers.
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Indonesia volcano: Villages buried under hot ash
Rescuers are searching for survivors after Mt Semeru erupted in eastern Java on Saturday.
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Lewis Hamilton wins thrilling Saudi Arabian GP
Lewis Hamilton beats Max Verstappen in a chaotic Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to set up a winner-takes all championship finale.
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Storm Barra: Severe weather warnings for wind and rain issued
The Met Office says the Atlantic system will bring the bad weather to Northern Ireland on Tuesday.
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Saturday, 4 December 2021
South Africa: The rape survivor who convicts rapists
Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts.
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Mandatory vaccinations: Three reasons for and against
Blanket vaccination mandates are on the agenda but do they work and what are their costs?
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I'm A Celebrity: 'Keep show in UK to help climate change'
ITV is urged to "set an example" by not flying celebrities to Australia and to base itself in Wales.
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Hand cycling has given me my freedom back
Amputee Neil Russell is planning to embark on a challenge to cycle around Scotland on his hand bike.
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Women's FA Cup final: The preparation and superstition
Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to Chelsea stars Erin Cuthbert and Millie Bright about the final.
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Storm Arwen: Snow, rain, and wind set to hit homes still without power
Snow, rain, and wind is set to hit areas still affected by Storm Arwen power outages, the Met Office says.
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Ava White: Liverpool vigil held for stabbed schoolgirl
Hundreds of balloons are released in Liverpool city centre in memory of 12-year-old Ava White.
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Watford 1-3 Manchester City: Bernardo Silva scores twice as City move top of the Premier League
Reigning champions Manchester City move top of the Premier League for the first time this season with a dominant win over Watford.
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Coronavirus: UK tightens travel rules amid Omicron spread
Travellers to the UK will have to have a negative Covid test before departure, the government says.
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Biden and Putin to hold call amid Ukraine invasion fears
The US and Russian leaders will discuss Ukraine amid mounting concerns about a possible Russian invasion.
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Friday, 3 December 2021
Swansea: Cinema & Co's £53k Covid grants to be reviewed
A cinema that breached Covid pass rules then refused to close will have its Covid grants reviewed.
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Covid-19: Ireland closes nightclubs and tightens Covid rules
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces a number of new restrictions in a televised address.
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Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: What were the opportunities missed to save him?
Social services are facing questions about their actions before Arthur Labinjo-Hughes was killed.
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Thursday, 2 December 2021
Omicron: Biden unveils new Covid-19 winter measures
Cases of the Omicron variant have now been reported in three US states and at least 23 countries.
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Virgin Media outage hits UK TV viewers
The firm apologises after some customers are left with no access to TV services for more than 10 hours.
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Shell pulls out of Shetland oil field development
The oil giant said the economic case for investment in the controversial project was "not strong enough".
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Elle to stop promoting the use of animal fur in its magazines
It is the first major fashion publication to make the pledge, citing its support for animal rights.
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How do you say 'Omicron'?
Omicron is the 13th variant of the Covid-19 virus to receive a Greek name but the pronunciation is up for debate.
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Wednesday, 1 December 2021
Rust: Alec Baldwin says he didn't fire gun on film set
"I didn't pull the trigger," says the star, in his first interview about a fatal accident on his film set.
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Women's tennis China tournaments suspended over Peng
The WTA announces the immediate suspension of all tournaments in China amid concern for Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai.
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Turner Prize 2021: Irish pub installation wins award
Array Collective took this year's award for tackling taboo topics in Northern Ireland.
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Covid Omicron: Time to consider mandatory jabs, EU chief says
EU countries should discuss forced vaccinations to combat the Omicron variant, says Ursula von der Leyen.
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Brook House: Spice drug tested on young detainee, inquiry told
A reporter for Panorama says the synthetic drug had a "big grip" and would "send people crazy".
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Scientists claim big advance in using DNA to store data
Scientists say they have made a major step forward in storing information in molecules of DNA.
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