Sean 'Diddy' Combs has just been jailed for more than four years on prostitution-related charges. He was found not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. For decades he shaped music, fashion, TV and wider culture - an undeniable force who built an empire from the ground up. Since he was indicted, dozens more civil lawsuits were filed, accusing him of using his power to drug, assault, intimidate and silence people, all of which he has strongly denied.

Much of the fighting during the First World War took place on Belgian soil. The German invasion of Belgium was a major military event that started on August 1914. It marked the beginning of the First World War on the Western Front.
In the early days of World War One, the German Schlieffen Plan was to march through Belgium as part of their strategy to win the war. On August 5, 1914, the German army launches its assault on the key industrial city of Liège in Belgium, violating the country's neutrality and beginning the first battle of World War I. The Liège was in Germany's 'invasion corridor' at poorly defended section of the French frontline.

Sacrifice, like death, is one of the great taboos of modern society. The notion that human sacrifice, and even cannibalism, could be considered a most holy act is almost inconceivable. But whether we like it or not, human sacrifice has been with us for more than 5,000 years and is one of the many characteristics that distinguish us from other animals.

t the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, Céline Dion surprisingly represented Switzerland, but this has nothing to do with chance. From Quebec to international star, this portrait traces the singer's career to rediscover a character and an image that is all too familiar, yet more complex than it may seem.

In this exclusive Virgin Media News documentary, courts correspondent Deborah Naylor takes an in-depth look at one of the most high-profile murder trials in Irish history. The programme follows the case from Tina Satchwell’s sudden disappearance in 2017, through a cold-case breakthrough six years later, to the dramatic trial that ultimately brought her husband, Richard Satchwell, to justice.

Learn about the life and career of 4-time Emmy nominee Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in her native American Sign Language. Known for roles in The West Wing and CODA, at 21 years old, Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Oscar.

They ignited a revolution with an explosion of color and movement. Their vibrant canvases confounded critics, defied conventions and sparked scandal. A century and a half later, they are among the most revered and influential artists of all time.

Compelling documentary delving into royal rivalries between the Heir and the Spare.

Steven McRae, principal dancer with the world-renowned Royal Ballet, is 33 years old and at the pinnacle of his career when he severely damages his Achilles tendon in the middle of a show attended by 2,500 spectators. This is the story of his amazing rehabilitation and the nerve-racking days leading up to his triumphant return to the stage.

The day after London won the Olympic bid, terrorists attacked the public transport network, killing 52 people and injuring over 700. Seven years later, as the eyes of the world are once again focused on the capital, this documentary gathers the testimony of over 50 people directly affected by the bombings, exploring the long-lasting effects as they reflect on their experiences and how their lives have changed.

The 7/7 terror attacks in Britain claimed 52 lives and injured 700. Multiple perspectives reveal details about survivors experiences, bomber backgrounds, Pakistan training and the broader societal impact.

Just below the Mediterranean’s surface, in Alexandria’s harbor, lie the ruins of a mysterious ancient monument. For more than 20 years, French explorer Franck Goddio has been hoping to confirm these remains are a temple belonging to Cleopatra. If true, this discovery could reveal vital new information about Cleopatra’s reign and her connection with the goddess Isis.

When famous adult content creator Bonnie Blue announced that she'd slept with 1,057 men in 12 hours in January 2025, the internet exploded. She received reams of social media outrage, heaps of sensational tabloid coverage and multiple death threats. She also earned millions of pounds, a jet-set lifestyle and a customised blue Ferrari in the process. This documentary goes behind the headlines, clickbait and ragebait to discover who the real Bonnie Blue is.

What caused humans to stop roaming and start building? How did we transform from a tiny, fragile population of Homo sapiens into the 8 billion strong, globally interconnected species we are today? Discover pivotal moments that set humanity on a new path – toward cities and modern civilizations. What role did the domestication of plants and animals play in this transformation? And how did the invention of writing begin to reshape how we shared knowledge and organized society?

The Colosseum: the jewel of Ancient Rome. It wowed vast crowds with extraordinary battles. It pushed the boundaries of technology. It exhibited Rome’s vast wealth and power. Roman leaders spread the Colosseum’s design throughout the Empire, and it helped them conquer the ancient world. But just as the structure embodied Rome’s power, so too did it contribute to the Empire’s downfall.