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News imageSecretary of State Marco Rubio speaking to reporters after landing in Abu Dhabi

UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.

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World

News imageA river in France with a danger sign

Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave

Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.

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Europe
News imageSplit image of Sir Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham. Both are wearing black rimmed glasses

Starmer holds talks with Burnham as he seeks 'orderly' transition

The outgoing PM is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates.

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Politics

How Washington DC's Reflecting Pool became a global talking point

President Trump says the pool is probably going to be drained again, two weeks after a multi-million dollar renovation was completed.

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US & Canada

Spider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia

Researchers say their hunting method - which allows them to prey on dangerous ants - is unprecedented.

10 hrs ago
Australia

Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending

A sudden wave of selling in major tech shares triggers doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.

3 hrs ago
Business

US top court says Rastafarian man cannot sue prison guards who cut his dreadlocks

The former Louisiana inmate argued his Rastafarian faith was violated after prison officials focibly shaved off his hair.

4 hrs ago
US & Canada

World Cup

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England under way against Ghana looking to clinch World Cup last-32 spot

Follow updates as England face Ghana, with victory enough to clinch a place in the last 32 of the World Cup.

Portugal thrash Uzbekistan as Ronaldo scores twice to make history

Scotland World Cup news conference: 'Brazil game something to be excited about, not to fear'

News imageMichael Olise of France (right) and team-mate Kylian Mbappe hug in celebration of France's 3-1 win over Senegal in the 2026 World Cup. Both players are wearing white shorts and navy shirts and Olise is looking at the camera

Blood ties and opportunity: Why more World Cup players than ever are not representing their birth nations

Nearly a quarter of footballers at the 2026 tournament are not playing for their country of birth.

News imageUnited States president Donald Trump at Club World Cup final

Trump to attend World Cup final and present trophy

United States president Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final and help present the trophy, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

News imageKylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland celebrate scoring for France, Argentina and Norway respectively at the World Cup

A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?

It is fast turning into a Golden Boot race for the ages as the world's best strikers star at the World Cup. But who will come out on top?

News imageA Scotland supporter raises a replica FIFA World Cup Trophy in the stands prior to during the Group C match against Morocco

Have World Cup changes made final group stage games unfair?

With eight teams already having nothing to play for, has the jeopardy in the group stage at the World Cup been diminished? And are concerns over the integrity of competition justified?

News imageEngland and Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson in white national team kit, while Liverpool target Yan Diomande represents Ivory Coast in their bright orange kit, with both players pictured in match action in a split image

The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs

The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs. Who has caught the eye already, and which clubs are focusing on longer-term priorities?


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10 of the best TV shows to watch this July

From a Will Ferrell golfing comedy to a Legally Blonde prequel and a new adaptation of the novels about 19th-Century frontier life – these are the best series to watch and stream.

News imageA man wearing a hat looks at stormy waves crashing over a balustrade, with palm trees and houses in the background, during a strong El Niu00f1o event in California in 2016 (Credit: Getty Images)

The risk of a 'super' El Niño is rising. Here's what it means for North America

The Pacific weather event will have far-reaching impacts across hurricane season, food harvests and weather in the US and Canada in the coming months.


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News imageA woman carrying an umbrella walking past the Vatican on a sunny day

From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat

People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.

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Europe
News imageTristan and Andrew Tate

Tate brothers challenge decision to withhold names of their UK accusers

Andrew and Tristan Tate will face 21 charges in the UK, including rape and human trafficking, after they are extradited.

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Niger pulls out of International Criminal Court after calling it neo-colonialist

Niger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, had called the ICC an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression".

4 hrs ago
Africa

Leading Pakistan activist given life sentence over soldier's killing at rally

Human rights campaigner Mahrang Baloch denied inciting protesters before the official's death.

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Asia
News imageA man riding a motorcycle past destroyed buildings in the village of Mayfadoun, southern Lebanon (23 June 2026)

Israeli troops kill two in south Lebanon after lull in fighting, authorities say

Israel's military says the two men were Hezbollah operatives, but the Iran-backed group accuses it of a ceasefire violation.

4 hrs ago
Middle East
News imageFile photo showing Palestinian children looking out from their family's destroyed house following an Israeli air strike, in Shati refugee camp, northern Gaza (29 October 2025)

UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children

Israel rejects the new report by the three-member expert panel, calling it a "libellous sham".

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Sexual violence increasingly used as 'weapon of war' in Sudan, UN says

The scale and brutality of the sexual attacks is unprecedented and aimed at terrorising communities, the UN says.

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'We're begging' - Savannah Guthrie pleads for help as details of her mother’s case emerge

Savannah Guthrie spoke on NBC's Today show about a note sent to the media in February regarding her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, which claimed she had died.

US & Canada
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BBC correspondent Jessica Parker explains some key points of the direct talks between the US vice-president and Iran.

Middle East
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The US president was once considered to have a close friendship with Keir Starmer, but that quickly fell apart with the war in Iran.

US & Canada
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A day of big changes and mixed emotions for Labour

Andy Burnham is sworn in as MP for Makerfield hours after Keir Starmer announces his resignation as Labour Party leader.

Politics
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'I wish him well' - Trump reacts to Starmer's resignation

The US President criticised the UK’s approach to energy and immigration arguing that the prime minister's decisions had hurt him politically.

US & Canada
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Massive Los Angeles warehouse fire burns for fifth day

The warehouse fire is producing smoke and impacting air quality throughout the region, prompting officials to declare a state of emergency.

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New York City's 'Little Senegal' comes together for World Cup

US visa restrictions have left many of the team's fans at home, but the African diaspora is uniting in Harlem.

World
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Watch Starmer's resignation speech in full

Sir Keir Starmer resigns as leader of the Labour Party, in a statement outside 10 Downing Street.

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Travel

News imageA room in a bathhouse with pools and faucets, with wall murals of Mount Fuji and koi swimming in a pond (Credit: Mizuki Uchiyama) (Credit: Konparu-yu)

What it's like to experience Tokyo's 163-year-old naked bathhouse

There is no more intimate way to understand Tokyo's unique blend of past and present than shedding your clothes and engaging in "naked friendship" in this Edo-era institution.


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Katty Kay and economist Kathryn Anne Edwards on why some companies might use AI as an excuse for normal firings.

News imageIs America really becoming more religious?

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Katty Kay and Ryan Burge on why some Americans now say religion matters more to them, without going to service.

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Technology

News imageSurgeon Dr Oana Goidescu on shift at Buzău Hospital in blue scrubs. She has mid length black hair

How 100 hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attack

For four days, dozens of Romanian hospitals went offline, as cyber-experts sought to defeat the hackers.


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News imageDonald Trump President of the United States of America US on his arrival ahead of a dinner with the President of the French Republic and his wife organised to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States at the Chateau de Versailles in Versailles France on June 17, 2026.

US Senate passes war powers measure, rebuking Trump's war with Iran

A handful of Republicans joined Democrats in the 50-48 vote on Tuesday, marking a powerful and public bipartisan show of disapproval of the war.

Montreal shooting suspect identified as 25-year-old from Alberta

Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction

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News imageA man walks past an empty gas station after local authorities in Crimea suspended petrol sales to the public and businesses due to a fuel crisis caused by Ukrainian attacks on its supply routes,

No fuel for sale as Ukraine's blockade of Russian-occupied Crimea takes effect

In the biggest city Sevastopol, one resident told the BBC he had bought a back-up generator but had nothing to power it with.

Zambia ex-president's family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his body

Teenager charged over death of mother and child in crash

Irish government to contribute £197m to cross-border rail services


Business

News imageA crowd of passengers waiting in the passport control queue at Milan Bergamo airport on 16 April, with four check-in desks visible.

Stop pretending EU's new border system is working, says airports chief

The head of Europe's airports lobby says concerns over EES are keeping him awake at night and he doesn't know how airports will cope over the summer.

Who could be the UK's next chancellor?

Tech giant Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs as it embraces AI

Ticket reseller StubHub UK customers to get refunds over illegal hidden fees


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Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free

The main aim of the offer is to gather data to train the robots of the future to cook, clean or even repair cars.

Why the UK social media ban is about so much more than social media

New video game console aims to get kids moving

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Sport

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Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup, with Ghana poised to face England.

McCullum confused by stories of rift as Stokes returns

Real sign Schroeder in 'most expensive' women's transfer

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Health

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How to exercise safely in hot weather

Scientists say it is important to find ways to exercise when temperatures soar to protect your long-term health. Here's how you can keep going when things hot up.

How often should you brush your hair?

'Pregorexia': The hidden danger facing expectant mothers

How weight lifting can help you stay healthier as you age


Culture

News imageAshley Cain in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. He is leaning on a balcony and is wearing brown cargo shorts and a white vest.

Ashley Cain says he's 'not proud' of sexist language

The former BBC Three presenter says he has changed since the historical tweets were posted.

Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94

How John le Carré's spy novels were shaped by his con-man father

Johnny Marr to auction guitars he played with The Smiths and Billie Eilish


Travel

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The snake-wrangling 84-year-old who lives on a remote island

Once called the "wildest woman in America", this fearless knife-wielding naturalist has lived off the land for 53 years, fighting to preserve Cumberland Island for future travellers.

The places fighting to be taken off the World Heritage List

What life is like in the world's safest countries for 2026

Why travellers are exploring Europe after dark


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The five details that unlock the genius of Van Gogh's original 'starry night'

Vincent van Gogh transformed an ordinary city square into something special with his first "starry night" painting in 1888. Here's how he did it, and what it means.

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Earth

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World's Table

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From a Soviet-era sanatorium to a floating market in Bangladesh, this year's World Food Photography Awards capture the many ways food shapes daily life around the world.

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