Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • About

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
BBCBreaking's profile
BBC Breaking News
BBC Breaking News
BBC Breaking News
Verified account
@BBCBreaking

Tweets

BBC Breaking NewsVerified account

@BBCBreaking

Breaking news alerts and updates from the BBC. For news, features, analysis follow @BBCWorld (international) or @BBCNews (UK). Latest sport news @BBCSport.

London, UK
bbc.co.uk/news
Joined April 2007

Tweets

  • © 2018 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    BBC Breaking News‏Verified account @BBCBreaking 27 Jan 2017

    British actor Sir John Hurt - known for roles in Harry Potter and Elephant Man - has died aged 77, his agent sayshttp://bbc.in/2kc7py9 

    6:54 PM - 27 Jan 2017
    • 4,036 Retweets
    • 4,197 Likes
    • 🎃👻DemGreenEyez💀🤡 Calvin Casino Kyle🎗 Tina Dovellos s p o o k y m o l l y 🧡👻🎃 Laura Simms #TheResistance Brynn🌈🌊❄️ Steve Mark Erual Arist
    249 replies 4,036 retweets 4,197 likes
      1. New conversation
      2. BBC Breaking News‏Verified account @BBCBreaking 28 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        Obituary: Sir John Hurt, towering presence whose distinctive voice graced stage & screen http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-29343784 …pic.twitter.com/M5cGSqO7Qm

        73 replies 1,359 retweets 2,355 likes
      3. BBC Breaking News‏Verified account @BBCBreaking 28 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        "He touched all our lives with joy and magic" - Anwen Hurt pays tribute to husband Sir John http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38778145 …pic.twitter.com/GXP1mWu1uf

        46 replies 306 retweets 1,043 likes
      4. 1 more reply
      1. New conversation
      2. peggy#chercrew 💕‏ @LightfootPeggy 27 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @mthomson2008 @BBCNews Rest In Peace John🌹

        1 reply 1 retweet 3 likes
      3. Kirsty Anne Thomson‏ @mthomson2008 27 Jan 2017
        Replying to @LightfootPeggy @BBCBreaking @BBCNews

        So sad yet again another legendary actor gone but will never be forgotten loved The Elephant Man movie

        0 replies 0 retweets 5 likes
      4. End of conversation
      1. MICHAEL T‏ @TURN2MICHAEL 27 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @herbley @BBCNews Such a super talent, what a sad day for the film industry ,

        0 replies 2 retweets 3 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. 𝕊𝕀ℝ 𝔸ℝℕ𝕆𝕃𝔻 ℝ𝕆𝔹𝕀ℕ𝕊𝕆ℕ‏ @uk_expat 27 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        John Hurt's distinctive voice and acting always meant quality. Alien, 1984, Harry Potter, Dr Who and so many more. @BBCBreaking @BBCNewspic.twitter.com/bUUEE957Hs

        0 replies 2 retweets 3 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Sprechen Truth‏ @SprechenTruth 27 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        RIP John Hurt a master at his craft.

        0 replies 0 retweets 8 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Jun‏ @6thofjun 27 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCBreaking @BBCNews

        and 1984...

        1 reply 1 retweet 5 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. Drake AbbyChicka‏ @Mad_dog_drake 27 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        pic.twitter.com/ScfRUeVwef

        0 replies 1 retweet 2 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Susan‏ @ScoobyySue 27 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCBreaking @BBCNews

        A fine Actor, gutted! Sincere condolences to his family and friends 🌹

        0 replies 1 retweet 2 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Zahra Nealy‏ @zahranealy 27 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        .@BBCBreaking @BBCNews More must be done in the fight against pancreatic cancer.

        1 reply 0 retweets 8 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. New conversation
      2. Donald J. Trump‏ @Re_lDonaldTrump 27 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCBreaking @BBCNews

        no one wants to live during my presidency

        2 replies 0 retweets 7 likes
      3. GalanT‏ @GTURN66 27 Jan 2017
        Replying to @Re_lDonaldTrump @BBCBreaking @BBCNews

        gay

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      4. Donald J. Trump‏ @Re_lDonaldTrump 27 Jan 2017
        Replying to @GTURN66 @BBCBreaking @BBCNews

        gay? Really? You would know with that #PrisonBush around your pretty mouth.

        2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      5. GalanT‏ @GTURN66 27 Jan 2017
        Replying to @Re_lDonaldTrump @BBCBreaking @BBCNews

        haha, you touched yourself just thinking about that

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      6. End of conversation

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2018 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info