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… elible mark on generations of audiences. “We are honored to have published his work and grateful for the stories, imagination, and joy he shared with readers. “Our hearts are with his loved ones and countless fans around the world.” The Los Angeles Police Department told BBC News …
Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80Joy Online
… Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, Trump was asked by BBC News if he was seeking an extension to the MoU, to which he replied: “No.” Since the US and Israel attacked Iran in February, Tehran has largely blocked the Strait of Hormuz – through which about a fifth o …
Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ over Iran dealJoy Online
… Carrott, who was one of the most familiar faces on British television over several decades, told BBC News: “This is a very difficult time for the whole family and we have been supporting her in every way possible since her diagnosis. …
The Office’s Lucy Davis ‘overwhelmed’ by kindness after cancer diagnosisJoy Online
… BBC News has contacted the institution for comment. The lightning strike hit amid severe weather conditions across the Midwest region. …
Sixteen inmates injured after lightning strikes US prisonJoy Online
… But the reward circuitry only responded to happy faces. “Dogs can distinguish between positive emotions and all the others, but they don’t seem to be able to distinguish between the different negative emotions,” Hernández-Pérez, also at the University of Vienna, told BBC News. …
We should smile at our dogs – a new scientific study reveals whyJoy Online
… n entirely new ways,” said Disney’s chief marketing and brand officer Asad Ayaz, following the TikTok deal being announced. “Disney owns some of the world’s biggest franchises but ownership of attention is shifting towards creators,” social media expert Matt Navarra told BBC News …
Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videosJoy Online
… tour. “A lot of people perhaps forget that she’s been famous for nearly 15 years, and she has a unique story in that she sadly lived out a lot of trauma in the public eye,” Williams says. “As fans and those working in music, all that we can do is wish her well,” she told BBC News …
Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but ‘scrutiny’ will lingerJoy Online
… Amboko told BBC News it was an “amazing feeling” to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed. …
New monkey species with orange lips found ‘hiding’ in DR Congo forestJoy Online
… Amboko told BBC News it was an “amazing feeling” to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed. …
New monkey species with orange lips found ‘hiding’ in DRC forestJoy Online
… BBC News has contacted the UK Foreign Office. Sanz said it was the “most devastating fire” that Andalusia had ever seen. …
At least 11 dead and 19 missing in wildfire in southern SpainDonald Trump said Elon Musk has restored Ukraine's internet access via Starlink after a connectivity slowdown, though Ukrainian President Zelensky stated the system's speed had not yet been fully restored. The restrictions affected Ukraine's ability to use drones and came as Trump pressured Zelensky to stop attacking Russian oil refineries.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Donald Trump said Elon Musk has restored Ukraine's internet access via Starlink after a connectivity slowdown, though Ukrainian President Zelensky stated the system's speed had not yet been fully restored. The restrictions affected Ukraine's ability to use drones and came as Trump pressured Zelensky to stop attacking Russian oil refineries.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The BBC will close BBC Three, BBC Scotland, and Radio 4 Extra television and radio channels in spring as part of a £500m savings plan over two years. The services will transition to online-only platforms including iPlayer, Sounds, and YouTube, with some content continuing to air on BBC One and BBC Two in Scotland.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
King Charles III has warned of the challenges disinformation and hostile online activity pose to trust and security, noting that malicious actors are evolving their tactics using automated technologies. In a letter marking the National Cyber Security Centre's 10th anniversary, he praised the agency's work defending against cyber attacks and safeguarding democratic institutions.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
BBC Studios and BBC News have launched Africa Enterprise, a new business programme examining companies, entrepreneurs and investment opportunities shaping Africa's economy. The Absa-sponsored series, presented by journalist Nancy Kacungira, debuted on October 5, 2026, and will explore entrepreneurship, agriculture, mining, infrastructure and other sectors.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
While UK employers are legally permitted to ask candidates about their current salary, applicants are not obliged to disclose it. Recruiters have been encouraged to stop asking about salary history, and new EU rules will prevent them from doing so, though the UK still allows the practice.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK is in talks with US authorities over a potential diesel export stoppage and preparing contingencies, Chancellor John Healey has said. UK diesel prices reached record highs on Monday amid global supply pressures, and US President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Cyber-criminals who breached FBI systems claim to have stolen sensitive medical data, including blood and urine test results and doctors' notes, for thousands of special agents. The stolen records contain agents' full names, addresses, and references to medical conditions; experts warn the leak could expose agents to scams, blackmail, and targeted attacks.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
In a controversial book about Diana, Princess of Wales, her brother Earl Spencer alleges that King Charles sounded like a "lottery winner" when he called after her 1997 death. Buckingham Palace rejected the claims, stating that "the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory."
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Buckingham Palace responded to allegations by Earl Spencer that King Charles said "we'll forget her soon enough" days after Diana's death, with a spokesperson saying grief can "cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory." Spencer's memoir, due to be published next week, alleges Charles subjected him to a "stream of anger" over the princes walking in Diana's funeral procession.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A large sinkhole estimated at 30 feet by 30 feet has opened outside a Malibu home reportedly belonging to actor Nicolas Cage after heavy rain caused the driveway to collapse. Emergency services responded when the structural failure caused a gas leak, which was later secured; no injuries were reported.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tim Curry, best known for his role as Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at 80. The English actor also appeared in films including Annie, The Hunt for Red October, Home Alone 2, and the 1990 TV version of It, and was nominated for three Tony Awards on Broadway.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of US talks with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fox News. The waterway has been largely closed for nearly six months during US-Iran conflict, and both the US and Oman have been negotiating separately with Tehran to restore access.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office actress Lucy Davis revealed she has incurable breast cancer that spread to her bones, diagnosed a year and a half ago. She has thanked fans and supporters for their "kindness and support," saying she is overwhelmed by the response.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lightning struck an Ohio prison during severe Midwest weather on Tuesday, injuring 16 inmates, seven of whom remain in hospital including one in serious condition. The inmates were outside moving between buildings after an evening meal when the strike occurred amid widespread storms that have caused tornadoes, flooding, and multiple deaths across the region.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A study of 14 dogs in brain scanners found that images of smiling human faces activated the reward region of dogs' brains, even when the faces belonged to strangers. The same brain region activates when dogs anticipate food or smell familiar people, suggesting that happy faces have positive value for dogs.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Disney and TikTok have agreed a deal allowing creators to use clips from Disney films and TV shows, including franchises like Star Wars, Toy Story, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in their videos. The scheme will launch in the US before rolling out to other countries.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
After years of social media speculation about her body and health, Ariana Grande's spokesperson said she will take a step back from public-facing work after finishing her current tour. Her new album Petal addresses pressures of fame, with its title track video depicting rejection and criticism of various personas.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Scientists have confirmed a previously unknown monkey species in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Lomami National Park, distinguished by striking pinkish-orange lips and a black face. The species, known locally as Likweli, is only the fifth African monkey species discovered in the last 75 years.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A previously unknown monkey species with striking pinkish-orange lips and a black face has been confirmed in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo's Lomami National Park. The discovery, made through audio recordings, photography and genetic studies, marks only the fifth African monkey species found in the last 75 years.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A wildfire in southern Spain's Andalusia region, apparently sparked by a downed power line, has killed at least 11 people and left 19 missing; four of the victims are believed to be British. The fire spread rapidly through a wooded area near Los Gallardos, driven by extreme heat from a sustained heatwave affecting southern Europe.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The BBC's new director general Matt Brittin has described the traditional £180-a-year TV licence as "yesterday's model" and "no longer fit for purpose," and suggested the government reconsider a compulsory household levy that could be collected through utility bills, potentially reducing the fee if all homes participated.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Prince of Wales marked his 44th birthday and Father's Day with a family photo shared by the Royal Family, showing him in Welsh Guards uniform with his daughter Princess Charlotte. The Princess of Wales and their three children captioned the image with birthday wishes, while the King also shared birthday greetings through the official Royal Family Instagram account.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been offered accommodation on a royal estate for their visit to the UK next month with their children Archie and Lilibet, marking their first trip to the country in four years, though they have not yet responded to the invitation.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Australia's media watchdog has said allegations that Married at First Sight Australia contestants were not informed of on-screen partners' prior drug and violence convictions are "serious and disturbing." Channel 9 and production company Endemol Shine Australia said they have "strong protocols in place" for participant safety and wellbeing.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California at 11:20 local time. The base closed the airfield and diverted all inbound aircraft; emergency crews responded to the scene, and the status of any injuries was not immediately disclosed.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill posted an AI-generated image of President Trump in a grave on Bluesky with the caption "if only," which he later deleted and apologized for. The White House called Hamill "one sick individual" in response, claiming the rhetoric has inspired assassination attempts against the President.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A 56-year-old woman in Cheney, US was arrested after driving onto a footpath and chasing a boy riding his bike in April. The boy escaped uninjured but was frightened; the driver faces charges including assault and drink-driving.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →