Strictly 2025 Musicals Week: Quarter-Final Showdown
The Strictly Come Dancing quarter-final brings a spectacular Musicals Week. Five couples face a new Dance Relay and fight for a semi-final spot. Follow our liveblog from 6.20pm on BBC One.
The Strictly Come Dancing quarter-final brings a spectacular Musicals Week. Five couples face a new Dance Relay and fight for a semi-final spot. Follow our liveblog from 6.20pm on BBC One.
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Vladimir Putin's secret daughter, Luiza Rozova, expressed regret for her father's war when confronted by a Ukrainian journalist in Paris. Read the full story of the emotional encounter.
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President Donald Trump signs a sweeping executive order to ban immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. Read the full details and potential consequences.
US President Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda, following bribery charges. Read the full story and political fallout.
A $6.25bn donation from Michael Dell for new 'Trump accounts' raises key questions about eligibility, withdrawals, and impact on child poverty in the US. Discover the details.
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King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands addresses the brutal history of Dutch slavery during a landmark state visit to Suriname, as the nation prepares for 150th anniversary of abolition.
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Balvinder Sopal sets a new Strictly Come Dancing record by surviving her fifth dance-off, as Alex Kingston is eliminated after performing with a dislocated rib. Read the full story.
I'm A Celebrity host Joel Dommett issues apology after making a 'shank' joke on air. The presenter immediately regretted his comment about knife crime on the ITV show.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 returns to Elstree with six couples facing the first-ever Instant Dance Challenge. Live coverage from 6.05pm on BBC One. Follow all the action!
Actor Guy Pearce issues a statement after sharing 'distressing' antisemitic content online. He apologises for the misinformation and announces a social media break.
Georgia Harris's serious neck injury during a traditional dance performance raises crucial questions about cultural preservation and medical understanding of minority communities in Britain.
Oxford Union president-elect George Abaraonye issues a public apology after comments appearing to celebrate the death of activist Charlie Kirk. Read the full story and fallout.
Who will lead the Republican party after Donald Trump? Explore the potential 2028 contenders, from JD Vance to Ron DeSantis, and the challenge of a post-Trump era.
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Donald Trump escalates his attacks on female journalists, calling New York Times reporter Katie Rogers 'ugly inside and out' following health questions. Read the latest developments.
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CCTV shows pickpocket performing bizarre dance to steal phone in Nottingham city centre. Police seek public help identifying suspect captured on McDonald's CCTV.
Nottinghamshire Police seek man who used strange dancing to steal phone. Suspect pretended to be drunk before theft on Clumber Street. Contact police with information.
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Donald Trump criticises Ukraine's lack of gratitude as international talks discuss peace plan allegedly drafted by Moscow. European leaders express serious reservations about the proposal.
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Strictly Come Dancing cancels its dance-off as drag star La Voix is forced to withdraw from the competition due to injury. Find out what happens next.
Join our live coverage as Strictly's couples take to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom floor. Who will deliver a towering performance? Watch live on BBC One.
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