Simples, whatevs and Jedi added to Oxford English Dictionary
Jafaican, sumfin and chillax also appear in the Oxford English Dictionary October 2019 list.
Pharrell says he’s ’embarrassed’ by Blurred Lines lyrics
The singer says the backlash made him realise some of his songs "catered" to a "chauvinist culture".
Electronic devices ‘need to use recycled plastic’
Consumers need to demand electronic devices that use recycled plastic, campaigners say.
Bill Turnbull backs cannabis for medicinal use ahead of cancer doc
The former BBC Breakfast host says the UK needs to have a "proper conversation" about cannabis laws.
His Dark Materials: Behind the scenes of the TV adaptation
Gyptians, daemons and the star cast meet our reporter on a set visit for the BBC drama series.
Elton John: ‘I still want my dad’s approval’
The star lifts the curtain on his life and career, and reveals what he'll do after his farewell tour.
Shooting drones out of the sky with Phasers
Cheap drones can defeat modern air defences, as shown by the attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities.
Death threats for cryptocurrency ‘scam’ whistleblower
Jen McAdam, from Glasgow, was threatened after speaking out about the OneCoin cryptocurrency.
Eritrea – where ATMs are unknown and Sim cards are like gold dust
A BBC team gets rare access to Eritrea, often described as one of the most repressive states in Africa.
Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo share Booker Prize
Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo become the first authors to jointly win the Booker Prize.