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BBC News - Sir Tom Stoppard, playwright famed for his wit and depth, dies at 88 The King and Queen pay tribute to a "dear friend who wore his genius lightly". - Venezuela calls Trump airspace closure warning 'colonialist threat' US President Donald Trump said the airspace around Venezuela should be considered closed "in its entirety". - Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour? Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have. - William pays visit to severely ill children from Gaza The Prince of Wales visits a number of severely ill children from Gaza being treated by the NHS. - Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia The two ships stuck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia. - Sultana claims new Corbyn party carrying out 'witch hunt' against activists Zarah Sultana boycotts the first day of Your Party's founding conference after several members were expelled. - Flooding in southern Asia leaves 600 dead The region is hit by some of the worst floods in years, with millions affected in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka. - Sir Tom Stoppard: Witty and playful writer who took ideas seriously He was an award-winning playwright whose works delighted generations. - We searched for a true Christmas market - and may have found one We visited festive markets in the UK and Germany to check which come closest to the real deal. - Fall of Zelensky's top aide - reboot for Kyiv or costly shake-up? A widening corruption scandal forced Ukraine's second most powerful person, Andriy Yermak, to resign. - Why the rich and powerful couldn't say no to Epstein The late sex offender maintained contact with wealthy and influential people even after his first conviction. - No, your favourite influencer hasn't got a dozen dachshund dogs. It's just AI There?s a new social media trend taking over - influencers are using AI to add animals to their photos. - More than 70,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run health ministry says Two young brothers were among the latest killed - reportedly in an Israeli air strike as the Gaza ceasefire remains fragile. - Vicario booers 'can't be true Spurs fans' - Frank Tottenham Hotspur supporters who booed goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario were told afterwards "they can't be true Tottenham fans" by boss Thomas Frank. - Asylum seekers will be banned from taking taxis for medical appointments The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office. - Dozens arrested at pro-Palestine demonstrations Demonstrations were co-ordinated in cities including Bristol, Manchester and Birmingham. - The Wiggles issue statement after appearing in Ecstasy music video The popular Australian children's group says it "does not condone" drug use, after two of its members are shown dancing in a Keli Holiday video. - Piastri cuts Norris' title lead with Qatar GP sprint race win Oscar Piastri cuts McLaren team-mate Lando Norris' championship lead by two points with victory in the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix. - Terminally ill boy gets final wish to meet Santa Jacob from Merseyside has met Santa one last time after an "amazing" response to his mum's plea. - At 15 my best friend promised she'd have my baby. Now I'm a mum Georgia and Daisy's childhood closeness later become the foundation for a life-changing act of generosity. - Adolescence lasts into 30s - new study shows four pivotal ages for your brain Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death. - Ten-year-old British chess prodigy dazzles at women's event Bodhana Sivanandan wins the UK Women?s Blitz Championship, putting her in the top 50 women in the world in the category. - 'They told me to choose between my hijab and boxing' How Germany's Zeina Nassar - who makes her pro debut on Wednesday - rewrote boxing's rules about fighting in a hijab. - BBC News app Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests - The Week: Send Funding, Workers Rights And A Big Drop In Legal Migration How to pay for Send funding 'blackhole'?

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