Big drop in plays staged by theatres over past decade
The number of plays and musicals staged by the UK’s main subsidised theatres last year was down by almost a third compared with 10 years earlier, BBC research suggests. In…
Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta in social media monopoly trial
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has taken the witness stand in a landmark antitrust trial to defend his company against allegations that his company operates a social media monopoly. His testimony…
Iraq sandstorm leaves many with breathing problems
More than 1,000 people have been left with respiratory problems after a sandstorm swept across Iraq’s central and southern parts of the country, health officials said. One official in Muthanna…
How to win the Champions League: Jose Mourinho
There was an error Watch the trailer for new BBC documentary How to win the Champions League: Jose Mourinho. BBC Sport provides a fascinating, first-hand insight from one of the…
Parents ‘punished’ by highest childcare costs in Britain
Families in Wales are being “punished” by childcare bills for under-twos that are more than double the average of those in England, Oxfam Cymru has said. Parents in Wales with…
‘McIlroy in the conversation to be Europe’s greatest golfer’
This video can not be played ‘A long time coming’ – BBC Sport NI’s interview with Rory McIlroy The clubhouse clock was ticking towards 11pm on the night of Rory…
When Mourinho ghosted Eto’o to get best out of him
Samuel Eto’o played under Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan and Chelsea It is early 2010 in northern Italy. The Champions League knockout stage is under way and Inter Milan are…
25 of the best theatre shows to see in spring and summer 2025
Many theatres around the UK are staging fewer original productions than a decade ago, BBC research has revealed. But there are still plenty of plays and musicals on offer. Here…
Is Piastri now favourite for drivers’ title?
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Venue: Jeddah Dates: 18-20 April Race start: 18:00 BST on Sunday Coverage: Live radio commentary of practice, qualifying and race online and BBC 5 Sports Extra;…
Concacaf opposes 64-team World Cup plans for 2030
The 2030 World Cup will be held in six nations across three continents Concacaf president Victor Montagliani has criticised a proposal to expand the 2030 men’s World Cup to 64…