Sir Tom won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for the screenplay for Shakespeare In Love.
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Sir Tom Stoppard: Witty and playful writer who took ideas seriously
He was an award-winning playwright whose witty works delighted generations.
Flooding in southern Asia leaves 600 dead
The region is hit by some of the worst floods in years, with millions affected in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka.
Pointless Wales humiliated as 11-try South Africa hand them record home defeat
World champions South Africa humiliate woeful Wales by inflicting a record home 73-0 defeat on their hosts.
Consider airspace around Venezuela closed, Trump says
The US cannot legally close another country's airspace, but Trump's comments could deter airlines from operating in Venezuela.
Sultana claims new Corbyn party carrying out 'witch hunt' against activists
Zarah Sultana boycotts the first day of Your Party's founding conference after several members were expelled.
Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque
It is the first time Leo has attended a Muslim place of worship since he took up the papacy in May.
Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
Piastri cuts Norris' title lead with Qatar GP sprint race win
Oscar Piastri cuts McLaren team-mate Lando Norris' championship lead by two points with victory in the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix.
Piastri cuts Norris' title lead with Qatar GP sprint race win
Oscar Piastri cuts McLaren team-mate Lando Norris' championship lead by two points with victory in the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix.
Manchester to London train to run without passengers for five months
The 07:00 GMT train will only carry staff to London following a decision by the rail regulator.
BBC Sport presenter reveals prostate cancer diagnosis
Announcing the news on air during Off the Ball, Kenny Macintyre said he pushed for three-monthly tests due to his family history.
Asylum seekers will be banned from taking taxis for medical appointments
The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office.
Asylum seekers will be banned from taking taxis for medical appointments
The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office.
Flights returning to normal after Airbus warning grounded planes
Around 6,000 planes were affected after an issue that could corrupt data was discovered.
Flights returning to normal after Airbus warning grounded planes
Around 6,000 planes were affected after an issue that could corrupt data was discovered.
Russian strikes cause power outages for more than 600,000 in Ukraine
The overnight attack kills at least three and injures dozens more.
Russian strikes cause power outages for more than 600,000 in Ukraine
The overnight attack kills at least three and injures dozens more.
Fall of Zelensky's top aide - reboot for Kyiv or costly shake-up?
A widening corruption scandal forced Ukraine's second most powerful person, Andriy Yermak, to resign.
Australian prime minister becomes first to wed in office
Anthony Albanese weds Jodie Haydon, after the couple became engaged on Valentine's Day last year.