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Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 4:59am
The Abstract Expressionist's Number 7A, 1948 painting is now his most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.

Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 4:33am
Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.

Watch: Channel 4 boss asked if she will apologise to MAFS UK women

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 4:30am
The broadcaster's chief executive Priya Dogra walked away from an interview when given the opportunity to say sorry.

Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 4:06am
The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.

Man City set to replace Guardiola with Maresca

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 3:44am
Enzo Maresca is set to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager before next season.

Man City set to replace Guardiola with Maresca

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 3:44am
Enzo Maresca is set to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager before next season.

Junior school pupil treated for meningitis in fourth Reading case

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 3:31am
The UKHSA says the fourth case has links with the same wider social network as the others.

Junior school pupil treated for meningitis in fourth Reading case

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 3:31am
The UKHSA says the fourth case has links with the same wider social network as the others.

UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 3:17am
The number of UK job vacancies also fell to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on businesses starts to be seen.

The fall and rise of a teenage Grand Slam champion

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 2:34am
When 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu stunned Serena Williams to win the US Open. It was unthinkable it would be more than 2,300 days before her next triumph.

'I broke the curse' - the fall and rise of a teenage Grand Slam champion

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 2:34am
At 19, Bianca Andreescu stunned Serena Williams to win the US Open. It was unthinkable that it would be more than 2,300 days before her next triumph.

Two dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injured

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 2:17am
Police say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain.

I survived a dangerous rip current by floating - here's what people should know to stay alive

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 2:12am
The RNLI is urging people to follow Euan Gray's example by floating until help comes.

Teen suspects fatally shoot three in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 2:07am
The alleged attackers were aged 17 and 18 and one left a note containing "generalised hate rhetoric", investigators say.

Job vacancies fall to lowest level in five years

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 1:41am
The unemployment rate was 5% in the three months to March, up from 4.9% in the three months to February, according to the ONS.

Why don't drivers enter other series like Verstappen? F1 Q&A

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 12:47am
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Canadian Grand Prix.

Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 12:42am
It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes.

Five reasons why Best was a genius

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 12:42am
George Best would have been 80 on 22 May. Take a look back on an unforgettable career and enjoy five of his most memorable goals.

Married at First Sight rape allegations 'serious', says DCMS

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 12:25am
A BBC Panorama investigation revealed allegations that two women had been raped during filming.

D-Day in Spygate case: What's at stake and what could happen?

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 12:22am
Southampton's place in the play-off final is at stake as they face a disciplinary hearing as they stand charged of watching a Middlesbrough training session. The result is expected to come on Tuesday.

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