BBC Homepage
Top stories »
- Ex-first lady meets Kim Jong-un
- South Korea's former First Lady Lee Hee-ho meets the North's designated new leader Kim Jong-un during a trip to Pyongyang, Seoul officials say.
-
- Live - Boxing Day football
- There are five Premier League matches currently under way on a busy Boxing Day, which includes Stoke against Aston Villa in the late game, while Chelsea were held by neighbours Fulham in the early kick-off at…
-
- How to plan a round-the-world trip
- Practical advice for travellers who want to see it all, or those who are just plain indecisive – how to choose a route, tips on when and where to go and things to watch out for.
-
News »
Top Story
Syria toll rises as observers due
More Arab League observers are set to arrive in Syria as human rights activists say at least 13 people are killed in the central city of Homs.
Brazilian economy 'overtakes UK'
Brazil has overtaken the UK as the world's sixth largest economy, the Centre for Economics and Business Research says.
Business »
Sport »
Brad Haddin and Peter Siddle help Australia recover on an even opening day of the Boxing Day Test against India in Melbourne.
Entertainment & Arts »
Top Story
US X Factor crowns first winner
The first victor of the US version of The X Factor is crowned, winning a $5m contract with Simon Cowell's record label.
Health »
Top Story
Michael's illness 'touch and go'
Singer George Michael says he is lucky to be alive after his bout of severe pneumonia, but admits he is still "very weak".
Technology »
Top Story
Hackers hit US security company
Activist hacker group Anonymous says it has stolen thousands of emails, passwords and credit card details from US-based security firm Stratfor.
Science & Environment »
Top Story
Taking the pulse of Ngozumpa
Climate change in the Nepalese Himalayas means many glaciers are being eroded, leading to the production of large lakes that pose a future flood hazard.
Travel »
- Philadelphia’s dark side
- Cultural oddities mingle among the city’s more mainstream museums, inviting visitors to walk in the footsteps of Edgar Allan Poe and examine Albert Einstein’s brain.
- Holiday lights across the globe
- Hop in your sleigh and see how countries around the world deck their halls for the winter season.
- Britain's winter wanderland
- Through the colder months, the British landscape can be at its dramatic, blustery best. Enjoy it on one of these six walks – and warm up by the fire in a cosy pub at the end.
- A new route across Europe
- An increase in Chinese travellers to Europe puts off-the-beaten-path destinations, like Verona, Italy and Trier, Germany, on the map of a new Grand Tour.
- Travel the world’s longest rivers
- Three inspiring voyages connect the past and present, allowing travellers to experience the lifeblood of Egypt, Brazil and China and feel the pulse of their ancient civilisations.
- A guide to hotel loyalty programmes
- Since airline awards are increasingly difficulty to redeem, frequent travellers might be more satisfied investing their loyalty with hotels, where awards are more plentiful.
- Seasonal cheer in Philadelphia
- Philadelphia’s holiday season is the perfect combination of old traditions and new celebrations.
BBC in your language »
Spanish
El Centro de Investigaciones Económicas y Negocios dice que la economía brasileña ya está en el sexto lugar mundial. Diario británico dice que ascenso debe ser visto como una oportunidad y no un desafío.
Chinese
朝鲜委任金正恩正式接管父亲金正日权力的步伐正在加快。党报《劳动新闻》强调以朝鲜劳动党中央军委副委员长金正恩“为首的党中央委员会”。
Arabic
ناشطون سوريون معارضون يفيدون بمقتل 13 شخصا في "قصف عنيف" تعرضت له مدينة حمص، عشية وصول أول مجموعة من خمسين من المراقبين العرب للوقوف على حقيقة الأوضاع في البلاد التي تشهد حركة احتجاجية مستمرة منذ منتصف مارس/آذار الماضي.
Persian
علی سعیدی، نماینده ولی فقیه در سپاه پاسداران ایران در آستانه برگزاری انتخابات پارلمانی در این کشور گفت که مجلس شورای اسلامی باید در دست "انسان های اصولگرا و متدین" باشد.
Most Popular in News
Weather »
London
- Monday
-
White Cloud
Max Temperature: 13°C 55°F
Min Temperature: 10°C 50°F
- Tuesday
-
White Cloud
Max Temperature: 11°C 52°F
Min Temperature: 7°C 45°F
- Wednesday
-
Sunny Intervals
Max Temperature: 11°C 52°F
Min Temperature: 3°C 37°F
- Thursday
-
White Cloud
Max Temperature: 8°C 46°F
Min Temperature: 6°C 43°F
bbc.co.uk navigation
BBC links
BBC © 2011 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.
This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.