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Windows 11 gets a December Insider update packed with new features and AI upgrades — reveals Microsoft’s next big push. Here's everything that is new.
The latest Windows 11 Insider build quietly adds new tools, UI tweaks, and deeper AI integration. Some of these changes are big.
Men’s brains may age faster than women’s, suggests major new study | BBC Science Focus Magazine
Brain ageing is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, yet women are more at risk of Alzheimer's than men.
Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years from 2028
In a huge change to the football calendar, the Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years from 2028, switching away from biennial finals.
Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua: Netflix boxing fight analysis
Anthony Joshua earns one of the biggest paydays of his career - but where does his victory over Jake Paul leave both fighters and boxing?
Afcon quiz: Name every Africa Cup of Nations winner
With the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Sunday, 21 December, can you name every tournament winner?
BBC South political editor Peter Henley bows out
BBC South's Peter Henley has interviewed eight prime ministers and covered six general elections.
'My brother's deteriorating health wasn't recognised in 999 calls'
Adam Hussain, 23, had appendicitis but his worsening symptoms led to his death.
Football gossip: Mainoo, Semenyo, Johnson, Lauriente, Neves, Silva, Dunk, Dumfries
Manchester United open talks with Antoine Semenyo but Kobbie Mainoo keen to leave Old Trafford, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace in for Brennan Johnson and three Premier League clubs interested in Denzel Dumfries.
West Midlands night-time businesses in call for support
Business Secretary Peter Kyle met with members of a West Midlands night-time economy group.
BBC outbid by TNT Sports for 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
TNT will broadcast the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after outbidding long-time rights holder BBC
Enhanced Games switch was 'no-brainer'
Swimmer Max McCusker says it was a "no-brainer" to compete in the inaugural Enhanced Games next year.
Hearts favourites against Rangers after 'remarkable transformation'
With Christmas just around the corner, Hearts supporters are craving the early present of three points against Rangers at a packed Tynecastle. For the first time in recent memory, the bookmakers have Hearts as favourites - and it's hard to argue. Derek McInnes' side have already shown this season that reputations count for little, with impressive victories at both Ibrox and Celtic Park.
Here's every winner of BBC SPOTY - which sport has won the most times?
Golf had to wait 36 years between Sports Personality of the Year winners, but which sport has won the most?
Best player? Surprise package? Review of WSL so far
Former England internationals Ellen White and Fara Williams review the Women's Super League season so far as we head into a winter break.
Slaughtneil set out to banish All-Ireland demons
Chrissy McKaigue says Slaughtneil 'can't look beyond' the challenge of Galway champions Loughrea in Sunday's All-Ireland club Hurling semi-final at Parnell Park (13:30 GMT).
Beau Greaves - how far can darts' rising star go?
Rising darts star Beau Greaves begins her World Championship campaign against 22nd seed Daryl Gurney on Friday.
The Ashes: Travis Head century pushes England closer to defeat
England are pushed towards the precipice of the fastest Ashes series defeat in more than 100 years as a Travis Head century maintains Australia's grip on the third Test in Adelaide.
TikTok owner agrees to sell US business
The deal would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations.
Football gossip: Semenyo, Neves, Fernandes, Rashford, Smit, Jackson, Saka, Guilherme
Manchester United target Antoine Semenyo in January transfer, Ruben Neves wants Premier League return, Bruno Fernandes' release clause revealed and Bukayo Saka on the verge of signing new Arsenal contract.
T. Rogers Wade, mentor and adviser to prominent Georgia politicians, has died
T. Rogers Wade mentored generations of young Georgians, like Attorney General Chris Carr, seeking traction in politics and the business world.
Rory McIlroy wins Sports Personality of the Year 2025 award
Rory McIlroy is crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2025 after clinching the career Grand Slam and helping Europe win the Ryder Cup in the USA.
Team Europe win BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year 2025 after Ryder Cup victory
Team Europe win BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year 2025 following Ryder Cup victory in New York.
Armand Duplantis wins BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year 2025
Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year award for the second year in succession.
Democrats push for last-minute vote on extending health care subsidies before deadline
Ben Waine: Port Vale midfielder reveals help from sports psychologist
In-form Port Vale midfielder Ben Waine says talking to a sports psychologist helped him believe his recall to the team would come.
Business jet crashes in North Carolina with
The plane crashed while landing at the Statesville Airport outside of Charlotte.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025
Join Niall McVeigh for updates from the end-of-year ceremony in Salford
Swearing could give you a hidden physical edge, study finds | BBC Science Focus Magazine
Cursing isn't just when you stub your toe or get road rage. Science says it can boost your physical performance
History-makers Hearts top at Christmas
It's Christmas 1991, Queen are top of the singles charts with Bohemian Rhapsody - and Hearts sit atop the Scottish Premiership table. Now, more than three decades later, Hearts are guaranteed to be number one on Christmas Day. Celtic's 2-1 defeat at Dundee United on Wednesday night means Derek McInnes' side remain six points clear of the defending champions, who have played a game fewer.
Celtic: 'Wilfried Nancy must go', but 'board are to blame'
After another turbulent day for Celtic ended with a fourth defeat in a row under new manager Wilfried Nancy, fans have been reacting angrily to the Frenchman's tenure and the club hierarchy.
'It speaks to the human condition itself': Why people are flocking to experience the Titanic disaster
Immersive shows recreating the ocean liner's fateful voyage are attracting audiences. But are they valuable historical experiences, or cynically turning tragedy into entertainment?
BBC Sports Personality of the Year: why each shortlisted contender should win
From Hannah Hampton to Lando Norris, our experts give their views on what each of the six nominees
Review of 2025: another fine mess?
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look back at the biggest political moments of 2025, and discuss what 2026 might bring
JD Sports: Former employee awarded £65k after male boss sexually harassed her
A student has settled a sexual harassment case against her former employer JD Sports Fashion PLC for £65,000.
Meadow Lane CEO on going viral, stirring controversy: It’s ‘very good for business’
The founder and CEO of New York City’s newest gourmet grocer Meadow Lane, Sammy Nussdorf, speaks to Fox News Digital about the intense and highly public opening of his small business.
Chloe Kelly on BBC Sports Personality of the Year: 'Women's sport is here to stay'
Chloe Kelly will be "buzzing for every winner, any winner" on Thursday at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.
Moderate Republicans force House vote on expiring healthcare subsidies
The vote is a last-ditch effort by some Republicans to show support for extending healthcare subsidies in some form.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Nominees, awards, how to watch
All you need to know ahead of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.
Active aero and overtake mode
Formula 1 reveals the terminology the sport will use to refer to the technical complexities of the new 2026 rules.
'Long term, Brighton are in a great place'
Former Brighton midfielder Dale Stephens believes the current group of players reflects a model the Seagulls have refined over a number of seasons, but stressed that potential alone is no longer enough once players step into the first team environment. Speaking on BBC Radio Sussex's Albion Unlimited podcast, Stephens believes Brighton's continued reliance on youth has once again put the spotlight on the balance between development and results. Long term, Brighton are in a great place.
First GB athletes named for Winter Paralympics
Defending Paralympic champion Neil Simpson leads the first wave of athletes named in the Great Britain squad for next year's Winter Games in Italy.
I thought I edged it - Carey on review reprieve
Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey says he thought he edged the ball when he was given not out on review during day one of the third Ashes Test.
Winner of Lifetime Achievement Award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year revealed
Thierry Henry, Arsenal’s record goalscorer and Premier League legend, to be recognised at Sports Personality of the Year
Fowler in his pomp - on this day in 1995
This was the year when Frank Bruno finally became a boxing world champion, when Oasis let (What's The Story) Morning Glory? Michael Jackson's Earth Song was topping the charts, usurping Robson & Jerome, and Coolio's Gangsta's Paradise had left its musical mark weeks earlier. Curly Watts was marrying Raquel in Corrie, there were footballers serving bans for kicking fans and there were grey kits that were soon to become a thing of controversy.
Henry to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement award
Thierry Henry will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Thursday.
Thierry Henry wins 2025 Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement award
Thierry Henry will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Thursday.
The Anti-Sports Personality of the Year awards 2025
On Thursday night the BBC will honour the heroes. But here are the year’s best dark, devious and downright dumb sporting stories
Rural Health Transformation Fund to improve state's healthcare system
Improving West Virginia's rural healthcare system, that's what $500 million is going towards, with $100 million being allocated each year through the Rural Heal
No vote coming on extending healthcare subsidies, US House Speaker says
Healthcare subsidies for millions of Americans are all but certain to expire in the new year as Mike Johnson confirms the US House won't vote on extension.
Redding unveils largest entertainment zone in state, boosting local business
Downtown Redding is now home to the largest entertainment zone in California, allowing people to sip on some alcohol while exploring downtown.
Redding unveils largest entertainment zone in state, boosting local business
Downtown Redding is now home to the largest entertainment zone in California, allowing people to sip on some alcohol while exploring downtown.
MIT professor from Porturgal shot at home has died, police say
Nuno F Gomes Loureiro, 47, a nuclear science and engineering professor was shot "multiple times" on Monday.
The Guardian view on Trump’s BBC lawsuit: grievance politics with a purpose
Editorial: The US president has repeatedly targeted American media in an attempt to muzzle debate and scrutiny. His attempt to export the bullying must be resisted
Ulster boosted by midfield returns for derby date
Centres Stuart McCloskey and Jude Postlethwaite are set to feature when Ulster travel to Leinster on Friday night.
Minister orders probe into foreign financial interference in UK politics
Communities Secretary Steve Reed says the country "must learn the lessons" from a recent court case.
Afcon 2025: Defenders 'scared' of Nigeria's Victor Osimhen, says Frank Onyeka
Victor Osimhen is described as a striker "on another level" by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria's bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
'Villa aren't doing things the easy way'
It is nine consecutive wins for Unai Emery's Aston Villa and, with every victory, the takes become glossier. Villa are brilliant. Villa are flying.
Newcastle: Howe says side's consistency is a 'horrible feeling'
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says it is a "horrible feeling" to not know what he is going to get from his side.
Nicholas Hum: Australian Paralympic long jump medallist dies aged 32
Australian Para-athlete Nicholas Hum, who won bronze in long jump at the Tokyo Paralympic Games in 2021, dies at the age 32.
Starmer urged to stand up for BBC against Trump’s ‘outrageous’ $10bn lawsuit
Ed Davey says prime minister must make it clear lawsuit is ‘unacceptable’ as US president quotes Badenoch to back ‘fake news’ claim
All you need to know about Sports Personality of the Year 2025
BBC Sport has everything you need to know about BBC Sport's Personality of The Year 2025 and how to vote.
Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Date, time, how to vote & nominees list
BBC Sport has everything you need to know about BBC Sport's Personality of The Year 2025 and how to vote.
Mears: Life in the asylum hotels generating 'excessive profit'
Asylum accommodation provider Mears has had to return £13.8m to the Home Office after making more profit than its contracts allow.
Innovation, evolution, revolution - golf's new faces championing change
With an influx of new people at the head of the sport's most important bodies, the groundwork is being laid for rapid change, writes Iain Carter.
Cardiff v Chelsea: Pep proteges Barry-Murphy and Maresca reunite
Pep Guardiola proteges Enzo Maresca and Brian Barry-Murphy will reunite when Chelsea face Cardiff City in their EFL Cup quarter-final.
Prengwyn man admits part in illegal dog breeding business
Thomas John Jones, 27, admits to the charge which dates back to March 2015 when he was 17 years old.
Mariah Carey to sing at 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony
American pop superstar Mariah Carey will perform at the opening ceremony of next year's Winter Olympics, organisers announce.
Great Lakes Science Center launches winter activities
Great Lakes Science Center is offering hands-on winter activities for families.
Scotland boss Steve Clarke urges fans not to go into debt for World Cup tickets
Steve Clarke is urging Scotland fans not to put themselves into debt to follow their team to the World Cup.
Jac Morgan: Wales captain to join Gloucester from Ospreys
Wales captain Jac Morgan is set to join Gloucester at the end of the season.
'Scary' if Foden still to improve
Former England forward Theo Walcott says that if there is "a lot more to come" for Manchester City's Phil Foden then it could be "scary". Boss Pep Guardiola was critical of Foden in his post-match interview with Match of the Day after their 3-0 win over Crystal Palace and Foden agreed with his manager in his own response to the game. "It was constructive criticism I felt," Walcott said.
Can Fatawu strike inspire Foxes to go the distance?
BBC Final Score reporter John Bennett on Abdul Fatawu's long-range strike for Leicester City against Ipswich Town.
Chelsea 2-0 Everton
We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League defeat at Chelsea. Here are some of your comments: Jack: As David Moyes has already said, not a bad performance but no real goal threat. Jack Grealish looked a bit off and losing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was s big blow.
Winter campaign encourages people in Cornwall to stay healthy
Those with long-term conditions share their tips for staying well as part of the NHS campaign.
Sunderland recreate Newcastle team photo after 'special' derby win
Nick Woltemade's own goal was enough to give Sunderland a win over Newcastle in the first Premier League Tyne-Wear derby since 2016.
Bath suffer Champions Cup defeat in Toulon
English champions Bath battle hard but fall to a 45-34 defeat by Toulon in a compelling Champions Cup contest at Stade Mayol.
Comedy on 'prescription': Why performing stand-up is good for your health
In the UK, new schemes to support mental health are introducing to people an unexpected skill: stand-up comedy.
Mikaelian beats Jack to regain WBC title
Noel Mikaelian beats Badou Jack by a unanimous points decision in Los Angeles to regain the WBC cruiserweight title.
Without quantum physics, you wouldn't be reading this. Scientist explains the mind-blowing concept that underpins all our lives | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Paul Davies, a prominent British scientist and one of the biggest authorities on quantum physics, reveals how it affects all our lives.
Belfast throws down Ireland's first sumo wrestling club
Belfast-based Sumo Na hÉireann is Ireland's first sumo club, capitalising on the sports growing popularity.
He created Grand Theft Auto. Now he's back with a novel about an AI that hijacks your mind
A Better Paradise is a dystopian vision of the near future in which an AI-led computer game goes rogue.
Eight-try Connacht back on track in Challenge Cup
Back row Paul Boyle scores a first-half hat-trick as Connacht ease to a 52-0 Challenge Cup victory over Black Lion in Galway.
I'll never forget my roots, says Angry Ginge
The content creator is back coaching at his football club after being crowned King of the Jungle.
2025 in politics: Reform’s rise, Labour’s woes and Trump
Reform’s rise, Labour’s woes and Trump’s presence have changed our politics. What will the next 12 months bring?
BMA warns of flu 'scaremongering' ahead of doctor strikes
The health secretary should focus on offering a deal instead of "scaremongering the public", the BMA says.
Findlay wants permanent Hearts move
Hearts defender wants longer-term say, Rangers' sporting director target leaves door open and panel backs controversial Rugby Park calls.
Stuart Findlay wants permanent Hearts move
Hearts defender wants longer-term say, Rangers' sporting director target leaves door open and panel backs controversial Rugby Park calls.
One win in 10 - should Dundee Utd fans be worried?
BBC Scotland analyses the severity of Dundee United's current predicament.
Bernardo Silva: Manchester City midfielder in his own words
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva sits down with Kelly Somers to discuss his career, what he will do once he retires, and playing for Pep Guardiola.
Twin Cities Latino, Somali businesses struggling amid ICE's Operation Metro Surge: "What did we do?"
Valley Post dining and entertainment complex in Chelsea
Valley Post dining and entertainment complex in Chelsea
Amazon pulls AI recap from Fallout TV show after it made several mistakes
The errors included getting dialogue wrong and incorrectly claiming a scene was set 100 years earlier than it was.
Mohamed Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton match on Saturday
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is in the squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Brighton after talks with head coach Arne Slot on Friday.
League Cup final victory would 'validate' Celtic process
Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy says victory in Sunday's Premier Sports Cup final against St Mirren would "validate" what he is trying to implement at his new club.
Walsall have extra motivation to go up
Shrewsbury Town boss Michael Appleton says the collapse of Walsall's promotion hopes last season is driving them on this term.
What's on the agenda for Toure today?
Yes, that's right - Manchester City assistant Kolo Toure will be facing the cameras this lunchtime to preview Sunday's Premier League game at Crystal Palace. Boss Pep Guardiola has a "personal matter" to deal with so is not around today but is expected to return to work on Saturday and will be in the dugout at Selhurst Park. Toure is likely to field questions about City's magnificent win at Real Madrid during the week and the title race as it reaches an important juncture.
'Entertaining' or 'irresponsible'? The rise of bare-knuckle boxing
As Derby's Vaillant Live arena prepares to host a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) event, BBC Sport looks at the debate around the controversial combat sport.
The greatest Tyne-Wear derby moments?
When you have a rivalry as fierce and as storied as the Tyne-Wear derby, you are never short of memorable moments. With Sunderland and Newcastle set to face each other for the first time in the Premier League since 2016 on Sunday, we have taken a trip down Memory Lane to find some of the standout moments. Neither team came into the match in great form, but there was particular pressure on Newcastle boss Ruud Gullit after three defeats in the opening four games.