Real Life
Real Life: Read about the most shocking and unusual real-life stories from around the world. From true crime to medical mysteries, these stories will have you hooked from start to finish.
Morgane Grappy was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma aged 14
If you have a baby this year, they'll be part of entirely new generation - and it's not Gen Alpha
Yesterday
Andre Yarham, 24, died less than two years after being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia
Julian 'Jools' Sweeney died at his home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK after taking part in a social media stunt
I guess that's why they call dogs 'man's best friend'
The celebrity baby name consultant had to point out that the name had an NSFW double meaning
Sir Benjamin Slade, a retired socialite and the 7th Baronet, is on the hunt for a both a beau and a baby
15 Jan 2026
Áine Rose Hurst from Bolton, UK, was rushed to hospital after she collapsed, where she died as a result of 'severe brain swelling'
The celebrity baby name consultant has shared the baby names you might want to cross off your list this year
14 Jan 2026
A relationship expert has broken down the term 'low-vibrational' and issued a worrying warning
She's helped influencers and celebrities choose the right name for them
Baby name expert and celebrity name consultant SJ Strum has revealed the names that are on their way out this year
'Bed rotting' describes extended staycations in the bedroom that can stretch from hours to days
The reality TV star has recently hit some impressive milestones on her weight loss journey
Vitamin D is vital for maintaining healthy bones, teeth and muscle health
The 26-year-old man revealed his girlfriend saw his room and dubbed it 'an instant red flag'
Some researchers think haem in red meat could explain the link, while others blame heterocyclic amines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
13 Jan 2026
The withdrawals didn't seem fair - but I guess my lungs probably didn’t think the last ten years were fair either
Northwestern University researchers found that some sexually active females experience some pretty niche side-effects when climaxing
Starbucks previously had to issue an apology over its 'Bearista' cup when it hit stores in the US
The launch of Mattel's first autistic Barbie doll has been welcomed by campaigners as a step towards more 'authentic, joyful' representation
Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones has issued a video statement on the backlash
Starbucks has issued a statement following the ordeal which took place last week (9 January)
12 Jan 2026
Dr Oscar Duke appeared on BBC's Morning Live to discuss the notion of a future pandemic
09 Jan 2026
The text message exchange has amassed nearly 20 million views - and everyone has an opinion on it
A new study has found that weight loss jab users put all the weight back on much faster than traditional dieters