Sunday, April 19, 2026

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China’s BYD set to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller

China's BYD is set to overtake Elon Musk's Tesla as the world's biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time it...

EastEnders actor ‘grateful’ to avoid driving ban for speeding

EastEnders and James Bond actor Colin Salmon has said he is "genuinely grateful" for the "compassion" he was shown by a court after he...

We fought for 33 years to abolish not proven verdict after our daughter’s murder

David CowanScotland home affairs correspondentDuffy familyIn what was portrayed as a counter-balance, the legislation brought about another crucial change.Scottish juries have 15 members. ...

China’s plan to boost birth rates with condom tax and cheaper childcare

Osmond Chia,Business reporterandYan Chen,BBC News ChineseGetty ImagesChinese people will pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services will be...

Premier League: Pep Guardiola questions two-horse title race

The winter transfer window opens on Thursday and City could see both incomings and outgoings.BBC Sport has reported Guardiola's side are close to agreeing...

Damien Martyn: Former Australia batter in coma in hospital

Former AFL star Brad Hardie, speaking on Perth's 6PR radio station, said: "Damien Martyn, the champ from WA unfortunately took ill on Boxing...

George Clooney and family awarded French citizenship

American actor George Clooney, his wife, human rights lawyer Amal and their two children have been awarded French citizenship, the government said. Their farm...

New Year Honours 2026: Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean & Sarina Wiegman recognised

KnighthoodChristopher Dean (former ice skater), for services to ice skating and to voluntary serviceDamehoodJayne Torvill (former ice skater), for services to ice skating and...