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Burnham plans summer tour of UK to win over voters in Labour ‘danger zones’
Exclusive: Prospective PM wants to give the country a hopeful message, in contrast with Starmer’s early misstepsUK politics live – latest updatesAndy …
Arthur Fery's Wimbledon run ended by Alexander Zverev in semi-finals
Arthur Fery's unforgettable Wimbledon run comes to an end as Alexander Zverev beats the British wildcard to secure a place in the final.…
Fery beaten in straight sets as Zverev reaches Wimbledon final
Alexander Zverev wraps up a straight-set win over British wildcard Arthur Fery to reach the final of Wimbledon for the first time in his career.…
Trump refuses to sign US housing bill over voting act standoff
The housing legislation will become US law at midnight with or without President Donald Trump's signature.…
Top Boy actor Micheal Ward found not guilty of rape
Micheal Ward told the jury the encounter with his accuser was "wholly consensual".…
A major housing bill is set to become law at midnight — even though Trump says he won't sign
President Trump says he is refusing to sign the bill without Congress first passing his sweeping voter ID bill.…
Democrat running for Texas AG claims $110m in grants for Starlink ‘sure looks’ like corruption
Nathan Johnson says if elected he’ll investigate state’s deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide rural internetUS politics live – latest updatesA Texa…
Police probe donations to Britain’s far-right Reform party
Reform UK's finances draw police scrutiny as Farage fights to reclaim his seat in a by-election.…
Why question marks hang over McGregor's UFC return
Conor McGregor ends a five-year absence when he returns against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on Sunday, but there are many who believe the controversial fi…
Death, silence, and survival inside New Jersey State Prison
A firsthand account shows how isolation and neglect can make incarceration a slow form of death in U.S. prisons.…
Protests engulf Indian state after rape and murder of 11-year-old girl
Innocent man lynched by mob in West Bengal as police killing of suspect further escalates tensionsProtests have engulfed the Indian state of West Beng…
How do England stop Norway - and Haaland?
As England prepare to face Norway, how can Thomas Tuchel's side prepare for their main threat - star striker Erling Haaland?…
Man fatally shot by ICE in Texas was not intended target, homeland security says
Immigration agents were looking for a different person when they shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a traffic stop, officials say.…
GMB warns Labour MPs that cap on political donations could endanger party funding
Exclusive: Sources say Labour whips are calling MPs urging them to heed union’s warning and not vote for capOne of Britain’s biggest trade unions has …
First Palestinian legislative elections in 20 years announced
First Palestinian legislative elections in 20 years announced…
'What old timers can do' - the evolution of Belgium's golden generation
BBC Sport explores what is behind Belgium's progress to the last eight of the World Cup, and whether they were too easily discounted among the contend…
Police warn against protest misinformation amid Glasgow disorder
Disturbances linked to false claims spread online by bad actors ‘tapping into fears within the community’Scottish police have warned people to factche…
Condemned ex-PM Hasina plans December return to Bangladesh
Despite facing a death sentence, exiled Sheikh Hasina pledges to return, setting up a legal clash with Dhaka’s leaders.…
Reform Greater Manchester candidate criticised over ‘migrant rapists’ comments
Sian Astley doubles down on stance that people who advocate open borders should have to house ‘criminals and rapists’ who enter UKUK politics live – l…
Pressure mounts on Texas to address brutal heat crisis in prison cells
State hit by new wrongful death lawsuit by family of Jason Wilson, who died in ‘brutally hot, un-airconditioned’ cellTexas, the state with the largest…
MPs call on UK government to host televised emergency briefing on climate emergency
As UK swelters in another heatwave, 50-minute Chris Packham film outlines threats to security, economy and healthMPs are calling on the UK government …
How an Egypt-Argentina World Cup game became a referendum on Palestine
Contested calls and rival flags showed how Palestine now shapes debates over power and fairness in sport.…
Andy Burnham (Almost) Wins
Burnham on track to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him.…
India is becoming a shaping power
Modi’s tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand reveals a broader Asia Pacific strategy.…
Fall in funding cuts aid to 1 million women: UN
The US was the first to slash billions in foreign assistance in 2025, but other major donors have followed suit.…
'People don't realise how at risk they are': A day with an ambulance service in a heatwave
The BBC join a crew based in Exeter as the UK sizzles in one of its longest-running heatwaves.…
England advised to avoid alcohol around matches
England men's players are advised to avoid drinking alcohol on the day before and the day after matches, under new behaviour guidelines.…
Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister
Lisa Nandy was speaking as 322 Labour MPs voted to back Burnham, meaning he is likely to become leader.…
Wildfires in southern Spain kill at least 12
Andalusia's deadliest fire comes as heatwaves across Europe have left swaths of the continent highly vulnerable.…
England vs Norway: All to know ahead of FIFA World Cup quarterfinal
Haaland vs Kane and other key factors before World Cup 2026 showdown between England and Norway in Miami.…