Johan Cruijff Arena, the NetherlandsStyles’ first stop in his Together, Together tour, which will see him perform lengthy residencies around the world, is a reminder of how talented he is Midway through the opening night of his world tour, Harry Styles asks where the audience in the Johan Cruijff Arena ...
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I upgraded my suitcase for one with pop-out shelves – it’s completely changed how I packedI upgraded my suitcase for one with pop-out shelves – it’s completely changed how I packed
Every hotel room feels like home when I travel because my suitcase springs open like a wardrobe on wheels The best travel backpack and four best personal-item backpacks Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things I hate packing a suitcase. As a ...
The UK is churning through leaders. Is the country becoming harder to govern?The UK is churning through leaders. Is the country becoming harder to govern?
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever – has the UK become ungovernable? ...
Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision – but UK comes lastBangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision – but UK comes last
Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner beating Israel in second place, while the UK’s Look Mum No Computer gets just one point. ...
‘Look Mum, one point’: Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?‘Look Mum, one point’: Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?
After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027. ...
North of England Olympic bid for 2040s being assessedNorth of England Olympic bid for 2040s being assessed
The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an “initial strategic assessment” into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s. ...
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergencyWHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency
The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency. ...
Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against IsraelHezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel
BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group. ...
Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlightLabour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight
The UK’s relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield. ...
Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever – has the UK become ungovernable? ...