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Sunday
30th November 2025

Around the world

Ukraine talks 'productive' but more work needed, Rubio says

American and Ukrainian delegations meet in Florida to discuss the outlines of a peace deal with Russia.

'I saw them driving over injured people' - the terrifying escape from war in Sudan

The BBC visits a camp where people are taking refuge after the fall of el-Fasher city.

In the UK

Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances in run-up to Budget

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign.

West Ham legend Billy Bonds dies aged 79

Billy Bonds, West Ham's record appearance maker who led them to two FA Cup titles, passes away peacefully on Sunday morning.

Politics

Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances in run-up to Budget

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign.

Tories urge financial regulator to investigate Reeves and Treasury over Budget build-up

Shadow chancellor Mel Stride calls for the financial regulator to investigate "possible market abuse" over briefings in the run-up to the Budget.

Education

Parents threatened and blamed by authorities as 1,000 adopted children returned to care

Families seeking help for their children’s complex needs describe threats of police action against them.

Ministers insist plans to absorb council Send debts won't hit school budgets

The government says the Office for Budget Responsibility's projections do not take into account upcoming reforms.

Health

Prostate cancer screening should not be offered to most UK men, say experts

It recommends that only men with a confirmed genetic risk of prostate cancer should be screened for the disease.

HIV battle is not over, warns It's a Sin creator

Russell T Davies says misinformation about the virus made him "despair".

Business

Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances in run-up to Budget

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign.

Tories urge financial regulator to investigate Reeves and Treasury over Budget build-up

Shadow chancellor Mel Stride calls for the financial regulator to investigate "possible market abuse" over briefings in the run-up to the Budget.

Science

Cats became our companions way later than you think

In true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to join us on the sofa.

Massive prehistoric structure found near Stonehenge

A study has confirmed 16 pits were dug close to the Stonehenge more than 4,000 years ago.

Technology

Barcelona distances itself from sponsor's cryptocurrency after backlash

Experts say the deal may put fans at risk as the Catalan club tries to relieve its financial woes.

OBR calls in cyber expert over botched release of Budget analysis

Rachel Reeves's statement was thrown into chaos after journalists were able to access the document early.

Entertainment

'Rage bait' named Oxford word of the year 2025

The phrase - meaning to get angry scrolling through social media - beats aura farming and biohack to the title.

Sir Tom Stoppard, playwright famed for his wit and depth, dies at 88

The King and Queen pay tribute to a "dear friend who wore his genius lightly".