BBC Radio 4 Today

The Today program first aired on the BBC's Home Service on October 28, 1957, with Jack de Manio as its leading voice starting in 1958. In the late 1970s, John Timpson and Brian Redhead formed a well-known and influential duo. Redhead famously remarked, "If you want to drop a word in the ear of the nation, then this is the programme in which to do it." This partnership lasted until Timpson's retirement in 1986, after which John Humphrys and Sue MacGregor became part of the regular presenting lineup. Over the years, other notable presenters have included Barry Norman, Desmond Lynam, Jenni Murray, James Naughtie, and Anna Ford. Additional voices that have graced the show include Libby Purves, Peter Hobday, and Carolyn Quinn. Currently, the presenting team features John Humphrys, Martha Kearney, Mishal Husain, Justin Webb, and Nick Robinson.

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Leinster 37-19 Glasgow: Six-try hosts beat holders to reach URC final

15 hours ago | bbc.co.uk | Clive Lindsay

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Leinster's Jamie Osborne (centre) scored two triesUnited Rugby Championship semi-final: Leinster v Glasgow WarriorsTries: Sheehan 2, Osborne 2, Clarkson, Frawley Con: Prendergast 2 Pen: PrendergastTries: Horne, Dobie, Tuipulotu Con: Jordan 2 Six-try Leinster overpowered Glasgow Warriors to oust the reigning champions and ease into the United Rugby Championship final.
How Devon and Cornwall warming seas are altering the food chain

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Alex Green |David Braine

Image source, Heather Hamilton/@cornwallunderwaterImage caption, The mauve stinger likes to feed on other small jellyfish and oceanic sea squirts, according to the Cornwall Wildlife TrustBBC South West senior broadcast meteorologist Beneath the surface of the ocean is a world filled with a vast array of fauna and flora but scientists say "somewhat unusual" changes are taking place.
Andy Robertson: Scotland 'must get it right quickly' after Iceland defeat

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Richard Winton

Former Scotland striker Steven Thompson: "If you go back only a very short period of time Steve Clarke could do no wrong. "This is a defeat, at home, to a weaker nation than ourselves and questions will be asked. When you go into qualifying, these performances won't be tolerated."Former Scotland forward James McFadden: "There has to be a concern.
England vs West Indies LIVE: First T20, Durham - cricket score, radio, highlights & updates

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Timothy Abraham

Welcome...published at 18:00 British Summer Time18:00 BST Harry Brook's tenure as England limited-overs skipper has got off to a flying start after a thumping 3-0 series win over West Indies in their one-dayers. Can his side carry that momentum into the shorter white-ball format? The tourists are ranked ninth in the world for ODIs but fifth for T20s so this should be a sterner test of Brook's captaincy credentials you would have thought.
'Difficult year' for farmers as South of England Show begins

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Stuart Maisner |George Carden

Image source, George Carden/BBCImage caption, Up to 30,000 people are expected at the South of England Show in Ardingly A farming boss has said the industry is going through instability as thousands of people began flocking to one of south-east England's biggest annual countryside events. More than 30,000 people are expected at the South of England Show at Ardingly, West Sussex, over three days from Friday.
Winchester council rejects alcohol bid for Motocross Grand Prix

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Natalia Forero

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The Motocross of Nations was held at the site in 2024, which police described as "lawless"Local Democracy Reporting ServiceAlcohol will not be sold at this year's British Motocross Grand Prix after police hit out at a "lawless" previous event. The event, a round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, is due to take place on the weekend of 21 June at the Matterley Basin in Winchester, Hampshire.
UFC 316: Kayla Harrison tells abuse victims there is 'UFC belt at end of the tunnel'

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Paul Battison

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Kayla Harrison joined the UFC in January 2024Warning: This article contains an account of sexual abuse. Kayla Harrison never holds back when telling her story of sexual abuse because she wants to give young victims hope. "There is a shiny gold medal at the end of the tunnel. There is a UFC belt at the end of the tunnel - but you have to say something and we have to keep talking about it," says Harrison. As a child, Harrison was abused by her judo coach.
Summer noodles

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Seema Pankhania |Zena Kamgaing |Mary Berry |Saskia Sidey

by Rachel PhippsBún chả is a popular Vietnamese street food originally from Hanoi. My simplified version has fried pork sausage meatballs, rice noodles, fresh veg and an easy tangy sauce. But you might taste it in Vietnam with pickles, barbecued pork patties and pork belly slices, and local herbs. If you get a chance, try it!
Trump and Musk enter bitter feud - and Washington buckles up

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Anthony Zurcher

For a while, it seemed like those predictions were off the mark. Trump stood by Musk even as the latter's popularity dropped, as he feuded with administration officials and as he became a liability in several key elections earlier this year. Every time it appeared there would be a break, Musk would pop up in the Oval Office, or the Cabinet room or on the president's Air Force One flight to Mar-a-Lago.
Isle of Man TT: Norwegian fans charter ship to visit races

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Ashlea Tracey |Alex Blake

Image caption, Ole Skaar (left) and Erling Thomas Pettersen organised the trip from Norway to the racesAshlea Tracey & Alex BlakeTwo motorcycle fans from Norway, who hatched a "crazy idea after a couple of beers", have charted a ship for 145 fans to visit the Isle of Man TT. The MS Nordstjernen arrived in Manx waters on Monday after setting off from Bergen on Friday with enthusiasts from across the country onboard.