BBC News – UK
- Braverman accuses Tories of betrayal as she defects to Reform 26 January 2026The MP was unveiled as Reform's latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally, bringing the number of the party's sitting MPs to eight.
- Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? 26 January 2026After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
- Sly Dunbar, prolific legend of reggae, dies aged 73 26 January 2026The drummer and producer played with everyone from Bob Marley to The Rolling Stones and Madonna.
- Barry goal rescues draw for Everton against Leeds 26 January 2026Watch Premier League highlights as Everton's Thierno Barry continues his good run of form with a second-half goal to earn the Toffees a 1-1 draw with Leeds United.
- Beckhams seen together in Paris for first time since Brooklyn row 26 January 2026Sir David and Lady Beckham were seen with their children Romeo, Cruz and Harper.
- New Iran videos show bodies piled in hospital and snipers on roofs 26 January 2026Footage from a hospital in Tehran shows at least 31 bodies piled inside and seven body bags outside.
- Anthony Zurcher: Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows 26 January 2026The White House has shifted how it talks about Alex Pretti's killing as more Republicans express concern over the deadly encounter.
- Treat Barron Trump account of alleged attack with caution, says judge 26 January 2026President Trump's youngest son told UK police he had seen a friend being attacked during a video call.
- Bayern Munich open talks to extend Kane contract 26 January 2026Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl says the German club are in talks with Harry Kane about extending the striker's contract.
- New F1 cars 'look really cool' - Russell 26 January 2026McLaren and Red Bull release images of their 2026 Formula 1 cars as pre-season testing begins in Spain.
Technology
- TikTok apologises after thousands in US report issues 26 January 2026The new US owners of the video streaming app attributed its issues to a data centre power outage.
- Google to pay $68m to settle lawsuit claiming it recorded private conversations 26 January 2026The claimants say Google Assistant recorded private conversations without their knowledge.
- EU investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes 26 January 2026The Commission will assess whether "manipulated sexually explicit images" have been shown to users in the EU.
- Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports 26 January 2026Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.
- TikTok US venture to collect precise user location data 24 January 2026Details on the expanded access to location information was published in a new privacy policy for the popular social media app.
- Is China quietly winning the AI race? 23 January 2026The BBC's Lily Jamali looks into why big US firms and start-ups alike are turning to Chinese tech.
- What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users? 23 January 2026While TikTok's future in the US has been secured, questions remain about exactly what changes US users will see.
- TikTok closes deal to split US app from global business 23 January 2026The app was due to be banned in the US a year ago if its Chinese owner didn't sell its business in America.
- AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur 23 January 2026The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.
- Ubisoft cancels six games including Prince of Persia and closes studios 22 January 2026The studio, known for Assassin's Creed and Just Dance, is also delaying seven titles in a restructure.