Pope Leo XIV arrived in Uruguay on Friday to begin a three-nation South American tour, less than a month after lung surgery and eight years after a pope last visited the continent.

China has long used pandas as part of its diplomacy globally, deploying the bears in loan programmes as expressions of goodwill.

Channel 4 axed the reality dating show following an external review which was triggered by ‘serious allegations of wrongdoing’.

Officials across Europe have reported more bomb threats against multiple flights on Friday, following a string of hoaxes that have caused flight diversions this week.

Monty Don's final Gardeners' World episode from Longmeadow has aired, as he says goodbye to the BBC show after 23 years.

From LEGO and Bluey to Ms Rachel, Hello Kitty and hidden-surprise gifts, discover the toys retailers are picking for Christmas 2026, from under £10.