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Emmy nominations 2026: the list of key categories
With strong showings for newcomers Pluribus and Widow’s Bay, nominations for the 78th Emmys, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, are out ahead of the 14 Septe…
Starmer says Trump wants to ‘stay in touch’ after he steps down
PM suggests maintaining links with US president will be part of his continued responsibility to UK-US relationshipEurope live – latest updatesDonald T…
City regulator urges judges to dismiss larger payout claims in car loans scandal
FCA clashes with consumer group pushing for bigger compensation, alleging lack of transparency and conflict of interest The City regulator is trying t…
Tensions with Iran add fresh uncertainty to an already shaky global economy
Crude oil prices jumped and stock prices fell after President Trump declared an end to the cease fire with Iran, adding fresh uncertainty to an alread…
Trump’s Iran strike comments shake markets, Brent crude hits two-week high
Travel stocks plunged as fuel costs rise, United Airlines fell 3 percent, while energy stocks saw gains.…
Germany urges US-Iran negotiations, offers to minesweep Hormuz
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged the US and Iran to resume negotiations.…
Trump on rampage at Nato summit: what does it mean for Ukraine? – The Latest
The US president is in combative mood as Nato leaders meet for a two-day summit in Ankara. There are divisions over Russia’s war in Ukraine, defence s…
Pakistan military says 42 killed in fighter attacks in Balochistan
Military spokesman warns fighters 'we will chase you, we will hurt you' amid the spate of deadly ambushes.…
The IOC clears the way for Russian athletes to return to Olympic competition
The International Olympic Committee decision effectively overturns a decade-long ban on Russian athletes from international sport imposed due to a sta…
Inspiration for Trump's arch was sparked long before the design was first approved
The design process for new memorials shouldn't be fast-tracked or dictated by a select few, experts say. But a small group of people close to Presiden…
Zelenskyy seeks NATO support as Russia continues attacks
At the NATO summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had urged European allies to build missiles.…
FIFA World Cup: Quarterfinal brackets, match schedule and game previews
Talking points as France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina and Switzerland aim for World Cup glory.…
Here are the 2026 Emmy nominations
Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller are presenting the nominees Wednesday morning. Winners will be announced at the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14.…
Bowen: For all his bluster, Trump has no better option than talks with Iran
The negotiating process is fragile and recent US strikes show how hard it will be to reach agreement, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen.…
Are Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup?
Egypt have alleged bias in favour of Argentina and favouritism towards their star player, Lionel Messi. Is this fair?…
Farage denies resignation is publicity stunt as Reform proposes August by-election date
The Reform UK leader tells the BBC it is "only fair" that it is the electorate who judges him.…
Former Maine Sen. Troy Jackson says it would be 'self-serving' if Graham Platner runs
Former Maine state Sen. Troy Jackson has filed to replace Graham Platner on the U.S. Senate ballot in Maine after Platner's girlfriend accused him of …
Why have 100,000 people been signed off work with ADHD in the UK?
New government statistics find four million people claimed disability benefits in April.…
Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds
Pillows, sleeping bags and feeders subject to safety notices were found on sites including Amazon and TikTok.…
Greetings from a Syrian church, infused with a mix of sweet fruit and diverse faiths
Syria's Mar Musa monastery provides the tastiest mulberries, and its services draw from Eastern Orthodox Christian and Sufi customs.…
Oil prices rise to record level after Iran launches attacks on tankers near strait of Hormuz
Brent crude benchmark rose to more than $78 a barrel after attacks, its sharpest increase since ceasefire beganOil markets have recorded the sharpest …
Washington sees this Senate race as a key test for Democrats. Michigan voters just want to get by
Daily realities of healthcare, prices and Gaza driving wave of anti-establishment sentiment among Democratic voters in closely watched contestIn Macom…
From glamour model to nightclub manager - who was pardoned killer Ruth Ellis?
Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed in the UK, has been granted a conditional posthumous pardon.…
ICC contacts ECB over Stokes retirement video
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is contacted by the International Cricket Council (ICC) over Ben Stokes’ retirement announcement.…
‘Down with the USA’: US influencer Jackson Hinkle attends Khamenei’s funera
‘Down with the USA’: US influencer Jackson Hinkle attends Khamenei’s funeral…
Trump on Iran: ‘We’ll probably hit them hard again tonight’
US President Donald Trump says the US will ‘probably’ carry out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday night.…
Photo of bound Palestinian detainee corroborates Israeli torture reports, say rights groups
Image of man in underwear, blindfold and bound to iron rod was widely shared on social mediaMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesAn Israeli soldier…
Millions awarded to survivors of 1992 UVF pub attack that killed one man
It is believed to be one of the largest payouts involving a Troubles case.…
Why can’t we count our dead?
Most of the world's dead never make the official record. The death toll is an educated guess, not an actual count.…
Timeline: 20 years of Hamas rule in Gaza, from election to political exit
A chronological look at key milestones from Hamas's 2006 election victory to its 2026 exit from governing Gaza.…