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Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teenagers - but they can opt out
The government also wants 'addictive' app features such as auto-play and infinite scroll to be set to be disabled.

Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks
Trump's comments aired as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth day in a row and the US resumed blockading Iranian ports.

England's biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality
England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 1966.

Spain into World Cup final with victory over France
Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.

Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says
The expected next prime minister says politics has "darkened" in the decade he has been away from Westminster.

Briton's Iran jail sentence extended by two years, family says
Craig and Lindsay Foreman were arrested on spying charges last January while passing through Iran on a motorcycle journey.

After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?
As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK

UK heatwave delivers exceptional sunshine and persistent 30C temperatures
The current heatwave has been hot, dry and exceptionally sunny with some locations seeing double the number of sunshine hours usually recorded at this point in the month, as Darren Bett explains.

Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikes
The cost of heating oil spiked following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices.

Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires
Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday.

Police say Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as motive investigated
Counter terror police say they have obtained a warrant to hold a 28-year-old suspect for up to seven days.

Buy Now Pay Later rules to bring refunds and rejections
Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate.

I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England - Shearer
England's defeat by Argentina at the 1998 World Cup still burns deep for Alan Shearer, but he explains why this team can take their chance to change their lives forever.

A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France
Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup - but will they go all the way and win it?

Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi
Guillem Balague examines how the Argentina squad is built around Lionel Messi as they prepare to play against England in the World Cup semi-finals.

Will Scots back the Three Lions against Argentina - or is it 'anyone but England'?
As England progress, possibly to a final, some Scottish football fans are making tricky decisions about where their loyalties lie.

I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted
The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace.

Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.

Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war
The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.

Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath'
The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash?

From Wimbledon towels to Scotch: What India-UK trade deal could mean for shoppers
The free trade agreement between the world's fifth and sixth largest economies has come into effect - can it deliver?

The Papers: 'You can do this' and 'Widdecombe suspect probed'
A nervous build-up for England in the World Cup semi-finals and the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe lead the papers.

BBC's serious challenges laid bare in annual report
The BBC issues a call to arms for a new funding model to replace the licence fee, media editor Katie Razzall says.

Thames Water returns to profit after raising bills
The UK's largest water company reported a post-tax profit for the 12 months to the end of March, but its net debt also swelled.

China economic growth falls sharply, missing target
Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.

Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity
The investor's decision comes weeks after Gates' appearance before US Congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests
Chen Youlin's family says he has been wrongfully detained for nearly two years on spying charges.

Firefighters could be at moorland blaze for 'days'
The large fire engulfed land near Dove Stone Reservoir on Saturday and has been burning ever since.

Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold
The dinosaur skeleton, which roamed the planet 67 million years ago, was sold by Sotheby's in New York.

Southport victim's dad accuses ambulance staff of breaching trust
North West Ambulance Service is investigating whether staff inappropriately accessed medical records.

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The £10bn wasted on Covid PPE
How did the government waste £10 billion on Covid PPE?

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Mitch McConnell breaks his silence, will it stop the conspiracy theories?
A photo of the US senator has gone viral after he hadn’t been seen for weeks

Zendaya stars in this heated tennis love triangle
A love triangle forms between three tennis players.

Get inside access to the new super-elite: The tech billionaires
Matt Shea meets the new tech billionaires trying to reshape the world.

A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France
Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup - but will they go all the way and win it?

'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants
Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.

I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England - Shearer
England's defeat by Argentina at the 1998 World Cup still burns deep for Alan Shearer, but he explains why this team can take their chance to change their lives forever.

Spain into World Cup final with victory over France
Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.

What happened to David Batty, who shook off penalty miss against Argentina?
England midfielder David Batty quickly shook off his penalty miss against Argentina in 1998. As the two teams prepare to meet in the World Cup knockout stage again, BBC Sport asks: what happened to him?

Pressure is on world champions Argentina in semi-final - Guehi
England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.

World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes
The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.

Al Jazeera

How the failed 2016 coup reshaped Turkiye’s civil-military relations
Takeover bid 10 years ago sped up efforts to expand civilian oversight, experts say, reducing chances of another coup.

England vs Argentina: FIFA World Cup semifinal – Messi, Kane and prediction
England and Argentina renew their World Cup rivalry after 24 years, as Harry Kane and Lionel Messi clash in the semis.

World Cup: England have ‘not peaked yet’, says Tuchel before semifinal
England face Argentina in Wednesday's semifinal, hoping to reach the World Cup final for the first time since 1966.

How Iran’s southern coast is bearing the brunt of US attacks
Donald Trump says the US is going to bomb Iran’s civilian infrastructure if there is no deal by next week.

Spain knock out France, prepare for World Cup final
Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final, shutting down Kylian Mbappe

T.Rex skeleton sells for $50.1 million at New York auction
A T.Rex skeleton nicknamed ‘Gus’ sold for a record $50 million at an auction in New York.

Saving shea: How a Ugandan woman is turning waste into clean energy
As demand for charcoal threatens indigenous trees, communities are finding new value in what was once treated as waste.

Nearly 75% of Americans think there’s too much money in politics
The US is set to have some of the most expensive elections in history.

Trump welcomes Iraqi PM to White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’
US President Donald Trump and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi have met at the White House pledging to deepen economic ties.

Argentina happy to be in World Cup semifinal, coach Scaloni says
Argentina are 'in good shape' and have no concerns over fatigue as the world champions look to book another final.

Mbappe blames technical, tactical blunders for World Cup semifinal loss
France striker admits Spain controlled the game and made them pay for errors in the semifinal in Dallas.

Spain crashes Paris party by beating France in the World Cup semis
Dreams of reaching the World Cup final for a third time running were dashed when France were beaten 2-0 by Spain.

US star Balogun knew red card reversal would ‘cause a lot of controversy’
Striker says FIFA's decision to suspend his one-match ban led to 'a lot of outside noise' before USA's knockout match.

Spain fans erupt as team reaches World Cup final
Fans erupted in celebration after Spain beat France 2-0 in the semifinals, securing their place in the 2026 Finals

Iran war live: US carries out strikes, IRGC claims damage on US Gulf bases
Iran's bridges, power plants possible targets, Trump says, adding that strikes on Iran will continue until he says.

Outspoken Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi arrested in Casablanca
Activists say Moroccan authorities are intensifying repression of critical voices and the Gen Z protest movement.

Colombian father identified in deadly ICE shooting
Colombian father identified in deadly ICE shooting

Spain deliver masterclass to beat France 2-0 and reach World Cup final
European champions Spain beat France with controlled display to book final against Argentina or England.

Are countries prepared to cope with extreme weather?
Severe weather conditions are likely to get worse due to climate change.

World Cup semifinal: Key players to watch in England vs Argentina clash
Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane will be among the stars on show during Wednesday's match in Atlanta.

Why the England shirt feels complicated for some fans this World Cup
The World Cup has ignited debate in the UK over wearing or displaying the England flag.

Palestine weekly: Israel attacks children, hospitals in bloody week in Gaza
Israel's grip on the occupied West Bank tightens through outposts, demolitions, and army-backed settler raids.

Sirens blare in Bahrain as Iran launches barrage of missiles, drones
Iranian state media is reporting that Tehran has targeted a US naval support base in Bahrain’s capital.

US-Russian crew launches on mission to space station
A US-Russian crew blasted off onboard a Soyuz spacecraft for an eight-month mission to the International Space Station.

What is Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain?
Donald Trump has threatened to strike Pickaxe Mountain, an underground nuclear-related complex.

Global Times

China to introduce new train timetable from July 1, including high-speed train service between Beijing and Urumqi

Chinese expert criticizes Filipino FM's claim that Japan-Philippines delimitation 'nothing to do' with China, warns move serves ulterior purposes beyond bilateral talks

Tokyo Trial debunks notorious Yasukuni Shrine's inverted narrative

DC gala shooting suspect voices grievances against US administration in writings to family: media reports

Local Insights: At the 13th Baku Global Forum, global participants look to China for new path of multilateralism and stability

Over 3,000 protests staged across US on one month of strikes against Iran, scale 'suggests mounting public dissatisfaction that risks more chaos': expert

China schedules next moonshot this year: developer

Nearly 4.9 million visits from Taiwan to mainland in 2025 with one-third made by young people: CPPCC member

NPC deputy calls to make comprehensive sex education a formal part of China's basic education curriculum

Renowned scholar and political advisor expresses confidence in China's AI development, computing power

China's 2026 defense budget set at 1.94 trillion yuan: spokesperson

NPC deputy suggests optimizing vacations, breaks to stimulate domestic consumption

NPC deputy suggests better informing patients of fertility risks before treatment

Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes

China's astronaut center addresses challenges of long-term human survival on exoplanets: political advisor and China's first female taikonaut to enter space station

From Pegasus to Blades of the Guardians, film IPs fuel Xinjiang's tourism boom, NPC deputy tells GT

CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation

Chinese, Iranian diplomats meet before US-Iran nuclear talk; move reflects Teheran's willingness to seek intl support: Chinese expert

China stresses Taiwan at 'core of core interests' after Xi-Trump call; Room for 'relying on US for independence' illusion will only shrink further: expert

Uruguayan president visits Great Wall, Palace Museum on 2nd day of China trip; Chinese expert says growing interest in CPC history shows wish to learn from China

Chinese FM holds strategic dialogue with Russia's Shoigu; Wang warns the world 'faces risk of regressing to law of jungle'

Trump claims India will buy Venezuelan oil, welcomes China's investment; Chinese expert notices remarks 'unilateral,' no confirmation from Indian side

Takaichi skipping of TV debate due to 'hand injury' sparks dissatisfaction from Japanese politicians, netizens, saying Takaichi avoids key questions including Unification Church scandal

No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities

China's first Type 054B frigate reaches operational capability, official media reveals amid warship's first commissioning anniversary

PLA Navy's Type 055 large destroyer boosts anti-submarine capabilities with confrontational exercise in South China Sea

S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice

Shenzhou-20 taikonauts make 1st public appearance after safe return following debris incident, recounts details

The Irish Taoiseach's visit to China in 14 years could be a 'touchstone' for China-EU relations: expert

ROK president arrives in Beijing with 200 business delegates, hails full restoration of bilateral ties 'the greatest achievement'

Witnesses of Struggle: GT visits Hump Route crash site in Xizang, retracing enduring memory of wartime sacrifice and friendship

China imposes countermeasures against 20 US companies, 10 senior executives in response to US arms sales to Taiwan

Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference

Chinese FM strongly condemns $11b US arms sales to Taiwan; DPP authorities 'thanking' Washington slammed by island netizens

Chinese Embassy in UK urges London to recognize reality, adopt correct mindset following Starmer's China-related remarks

No 'slave's peace'

HK to set up judge-led independent commission to investigate deadly fire; Chief Executive vows accountability to be pursued to very end

China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan

2025 Understanding China Conference opens in Guangzhou, spotlighting 15th Five-Year Plan and China's global initiatives

Practitioner's Insights: Large-scale Chinese-built wind power projects in S.Africa turn stable, abundant electricity supply for locals from luxury into reality

Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield

Never alone in times of crisis: HK and mainland stand in solidarity to aid rescue and relief in high-rise fire

Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific

Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa

Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas

GT investigates: From political opportunist to militarist advocate: An expose of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's radical path

GT investigates: How Japan's PM revives bellicism mindset, perpetuates 'victim narrative' pushed by right-wing forces since WWI

Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism

GT on the spot: UN officials praise bird conservation efforts at Poyang Lake in Jiangxi

China's cosmic ray observatory uncovers mystery of cosmic 'knee'