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Minister calls on Burnham to show path to 3.5% target on UK defence spending
Dan Jarvis, who wants to stay on as defence secretary, says he is confident PM-in-waiting values national securityThe new defence secretary, Dan Jarvi…
Australia give improved England plenty to ponder one year out from Ashes
England showed plenty of positives during their run to the T20 World Cup final but the margin of defeat leaves coach Charlotte Edwards with questions …
Palestinian baby dies in West Bank after Israel blocks urgent medical care
Israeli forces also shoot dead a 16-year-old boy in the occupied West Bank and kill two Palestinians in Gaza.…
Safety car plays decisive role again in confusing end to chaotic race
The safety car staying out might have been an unsatisfactory way to end the British Grand Prix but this time the rules were followed, writes Andrew Be…
Benedict's Law to overhaul school allergy training
Benedict Blythe died after an accidental exposure to an allergen at school in 2021.…
Turkiye gears up for its first NATO summit in 22 years
Leaders of the NATO member states are expected in Turkiye by July 7 for a summit - the first it will host in 22 years.…
Volunteers vow to keep searching for Venezuela earthquake survivors
Rescue teams in Venezuela’s La Guaira State say they’re never going to give up their search for earthquake survivors.…
12-tonne whale removed from DR Congo beach
A dead whale weighing about 12 tonnes has been recovered from the beaches of Muanda.…
National Guard troops fatally shoot a man in downtown Memphis
Memphis police say National Guard troops fired their weapons in the early morning hours of July 5, killing a man who was armed with a handgun. State i…
Australia thrash England to win record seventh Women’s T20 World Cup
Beth Mooney (64) and Phoebe Litchfield (48) led Australia’s stunning seven-wicket win over the hosts at Lord’s.…
Russia says Ukraine rejects local ceasefire in dispute over Kostiantynivka
Russia says its forces have taken the city of Kostiantynivka in Donestk, Ukraine denies that.…
America at 250: Democracy’s greatest experiment?
Chris Hedges reflects on 250 years of US independence - the nation's ideals, contradictions, and what it has become.…
Young woman dies in skydiving incident near airfield
The woman, 22, was found in a nearby field and pronounced dead at the scene, police say.…
Gaza protests against two Democrats spark outcry and debate on tactics
Incidents involving California state senator Scott Wiener and New York congressman Dan Goldman underscore Israel-Palestine conflict’s role in US elect…
Trump thanks FIFA as it suspends Balogun’s ban for Belgium World Cup match
Balogun was set to miss USA vs Belgium last 16 tie but will now be available as FIFA surprisingly ends his suspension.…
Folarin Balogun's soccer ban suspended by FIFA, allowing U.S. striker to play Belgium
U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun has had his World Cup ban suspended by FIFA, making him free to play in the United States' round of 16 game against B…
Palestinians rally outside Al-Shifa hospital, demanding medical evacuation
Protest outside Al-Shifa Medical Complex demanding Israel lift travel restrictions on those leaving the Gaza Strip.…
Osaka knocks out top-seeded Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals
Naomi Osaka beat world number one Sabalenka in straight sets to book her maiden Wimbledon quarterfinal.…
Sons of Iran’s leader Ali Khamenei attend funeral, but Mojtaba is absent
Massive crowds gathered in Tehran to mourn Khamenei’s death, with chants calling for revenge against the US and Israel.…
Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leader
The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is in Tehran, where funeral events are taking place in honour of Iran's former leader, Ayatoll…
Super Typhoon Bavi threatens Guam with catastrophic winds and flooding
The storm system is expected to reach landfall on Monday morning.…
50 Houthi fighters killed in renewed clashes in Yemen
Yemeni government officials say the Houthis launched a surprise offensive targeting army barracks in southern Hodeidah.…
USA striker Balogun's one-game ban suspended by Fifa
Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban is suspended by Fifa.…
Guam and surrounding Pacific islands brace for impact of Super Typhoon Bavi
People in the Northern Mariana Islands – remote U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean – are preparing for Super Typhoon Bavi, which experts say could …
Football star swaps dressing room for classroom
Jake Wright, who played for Sheffield United for four years, is head of Year 8 at Newfield School.…
Tributes to pet shop owner amid murder probe
The victim has been named locally as pet shop owner Barbara Mullaney, who was in her 70s.…
FBI seized more than 600 drones flying over World Cup games in US cities
Agency says drones had been caught across all 11 US host cities in restricted airspace since tournament beganMore than 600 drones flying over restrict…
Brazil vs Norway LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 – last 16
Live coverage and text updates as Brazil play Norway in the round of 16 knockout stage.…
What is the religious and political messaging behind Khamenei’s funeral?
The Islamic Republic is leaning into religious imagery to hone its political messages locally and across the region.…
Photo of abused Palestinian detainee causes anguish for two Gaza mothers
Disturbing image showing restrained detainee adds to agony of two mothers, each of whom is certain he is their son.…