TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68
The former BBC, ITV and Sky News journalist has died after revealing he had stage four prostate cancer.
Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.
Watch: 'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives'
Hundreds of firefighters in Spain have been battling a deadly wildfire in the south of the country.
Pubs can stay open for full Norway game - even if kick-off delayed
The extended hours means fans can watch the entire game, even if the start is delayed.
See if you can spot an AI deepfake with our test
Researchers in Aberdeen have been finding out if you can train people to identify computer-generated facial images.
South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.
Hey Jude: Bellingham's return to England indispensability
Before tonight's quarter-final against Norway, senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel charts Jude Bellingham's remarkable resurgence with England at the World Cup.
Quarter‑final turns into endurance test as England meet heat‑hardened Norway
England will head into unknown territory at this World Cup when they face Norway in Miami - playing in searing temperatures.
Should Argentina take Messi off penalties?
Lionel Messi keeps rewriting World Cup history, but after his latest miss from the spot, should Argentina hand penalty duties to someone else?
If you ask Americans, Norway's Erling Haaland is already a winner
If the World Cup was a tournament for hearts and minds, the Norwegian striker would certainly win.
Is it time to give record-breaker Pickford the credit he deserves?
Is it time to finally give England keeper Jordan Pickford the credit he deserves as he enters the World Cup history books, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Artificial turf & coaching revolution - how Norway shaped golden generation
Artificial turf, investment from gambling and a coaching revolution based on collaboration over egos help Norway build a golden generation of players.
All the goals from England's 2026 World Cup campaign so far
As England gear up to face Norway at the Miami Stadium for the World Cup quarter-finals, re-live all the goals that got Thomas Tuchel's side there.
New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha
A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.
Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show
Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals - but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine.
England's Guehi, Rice & James all train before Norway game
Midfielder Declan Rice and defenders Marc Guehi and Reece James all train with England on the eve of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
Football's best bromance: Why Bellingham and Haaland break the mould
The two players have won an army of admirers from social media clips and their honesty in interviews.
Dating can be hard in South Korea - so the monks stepped in
It may sound like the start of a new reality show, but it's actually a real-life dating retreat.
Five key scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry, and the story they tell
It depicts a medieval game of thrones as William the Conquerer did battle with King Harold to rule England.
Is the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake worth the 13 year wait?
The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the much-anticipated pirate game which has been remade from the ground up.
Meet the crypto billionaires building a world where money buys you a vote
They think democracy has run its course - so they're setting up their own nations instead.
At Canada's biggest rodeo, the starting gun is fired in the fight over Alberta separation
Canadian unity takes centre stage at the Calgary Stampede as fears of a Brexit-style upset looms over the October vote on Alberta's future.
US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz
US media say Iran has told US officials an attack on ships crossing the strait early this week was "a mistake".
Chaos and confusion reign as Harry loses media battle
Team Sussex has had a bumpy last seven days in the UK, which was meant to focus on the Invictus Games.
Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far
The former MP was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday morning.
The photo that shows who's really on top in Le Pen's party
Thirty-year-old Jordan Bardella had been groomed for success as France's next hard-right leader. He will now have to wait longer.
Twenty years of Chasing Cars: 'It's the song that took us to the whole world'
Snow Patrol look back on their biggest hit, and explain why their new single with Kylie isn't a duet.
Killer's final police interview footage released
Bradley Murdoch, 67, died in jail without disclosing where Peter Falconio's remains might be.
Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp agrees to replace Nagelsmann as Germany coach
Jurgen Klopp agrees a deal in principle to become the new head coach of Germany's men's national team after the resignation of Julian Nagelsmann.
China braced for second typhoon in a week as Bavi approaches landfall
Hundreds of thousands of people are evacuated from eastern Zhejiang province, with the city of Wenzhou close to the path of the storm.
Russia trains sights on schools, offices and buses in busy Ukrainian city
In Zaporizhzhia, the densely populated city close to the front line, the security situation is deteriorating.
New dinosaur species as long as cricket pitch discovered
The plant-eating dinosaur, named Uragasaurus kalasinensis, is thought to have lived about 150 million years ago.
Could Andy Burnham scrap stamp duty?
Andy Burnham has spoken about reforming stamp duty and council tax - what do experts think he might do when he becomes PM?
Heatwave to stretch into second week despite cooler air for some this weekend
The sizzling heat continues into next week despite a drop in temperatures over the weekend.
I asked Bonnie Tyler for an autograph at 15 - then spent Christmas with her for 30 years
Rob Marshall's friendship with Tyler began when he knocked on her door to ask her to sign a tape.
Couple to show England World Cup game at wedding reception
Georgia Hallgalley and Jake Hawker are showing the match at their reception on Saturday.
Sensory prom a 'perfect end' for school leavers with SEND
With the music not too loud and quiet rooms available, pupils with SEND leave their school days behind.
Teen who helped improve tech for disabled honoured
Harchie Sagoo, who had cerebral palsy, was a key product tester for Bristol-based Smartbox.
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Hey Jude: Bellingham's return to England indispensability
Before tonight's quarter-final against Norway, senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel charts Jude Bellingham's remarkable resurgence with England at the World Cup.
Klopp agrees to replace Nagelsmann as Germany coach
Jurgen Klopp agrees a deal in principle to become the new head coach of Germany's men's national team after the resignation of Julian Nagelsmann.
England set for open-air Miami heat - but do Norway hold the edge?
England will head into unknown territory at this World Cup when they face Norway in Miami - playing in searing temperatures.
Algeria and Mali restore diplomatic ties following yearlong rift
Relations begin to thaw as both countries reinstate ambassadors, reopen airspace closed to each other since April 2025.
UK police free suspect in ex-MP Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
The former government minister is believed to have been attacked a full day before her body was discovered.
Power cuts plunge Gaza hospitals into darkness as Israel’s attacks persist
Gaza is suffering from an energy crisis, affecting hospitals struggling to treat patients amid Israeli bombing.
What is going on in Yemen?
Tensions are rising in the battlefield and political sphere. Will the conflict reignite?
China prepares as Typhoon Bavi leaves Taiwan
China prepares as Typhoon Bavi leaves Taiwan
Zimbabweans return home amid xenophobic violence in South Africa
Zimbabweans return home amid xenophobic violence in South Africa
Sheinbaum takes on cartels, Trump and the legacy of 1968
Claudia Sheinbaum is trying to govern on her own terms — while dealing with Trump, cartels and AMLO's shadow.
Speedboat accident in southern Vietnam kills 15 Indian tourists
The Indian embassy says it has set up control rooms to respond to victims' families.
Land sold for Kushner-backed Albania resort suspected of forged deeds
Albanian prosecutors probe forged deeds tied to Kushner resort land as protests over the project intensify.
World cup wrap day 30
World cup wrap day 30
Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China
Super Typhoon Bavi has been downgraded but is still dangerous, meteorologists say.
Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days
Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days
Russian missile and drone barrage kills two and wounds 19 in Ukraine
In the latest salvo in one of the war's deadliest months, Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles and 121 drones.
Indonesia’s anti-graft prosecutor quits after police seize gold and cash
Police seized 74kg of gold bars and $20m cash in various currencies.
Watch World Cup: Merino, Spain beats Belgium, move on to semifinals
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv injure ten
Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv injure ten
‘Sealed in blood’: Where does the China-North Korea alliance stand today?
China and North Korea are celebrating the 65th anniversary of a friendship treaty this week.
Trump trades threats with Iran’s leader as mediators struggle to save talks
US president warns the US will decimate Iran amid alleged assassination plots as regional mediators try to save MoU.
Wembanyama signs contract with Spurs for five years, $252m: Report
Victor Wemnanyama, the NBA's tallest player, inked the third-largest rookie extension in history.
World Cup quarterfinals today: Schedule, predictions, Haaland’s viral rise
England face Norway and Argentina take on Switzerland for the final two World Cup semifinal spots.
Argentina vs Switzerland: World Cup quarterfinal – Messi, prediction, news
Lionel Messi's Argentina faces Breel Embolo's Switzerland for a place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Venezuelan doctors convert restaurant into a clinic after earthquake
Volunteers in La Guaira have transformed a fast-food restaurant into an emergency clinic.
Meta backtracks on AI-image feature for Instagram due to privacy backlash
Meta has rolled back its ‘Muse Image’ AI feature after widespread backlash over privacy and consent.
Scaloni not surprised by Messi’s World Cup form at 39 – ‘He’s a machine’
A muscle strain threatened to derail Messi's tournament, but his coach says he's still world's best player.
Are the US and Iran at war again?
Iranian leaders say they’ll never surrender and US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire is ‘over'.
Tokyo Trial debunks notorious Yasukuni Shrine's inverted narrative
China schedules next moonshot this year: developer
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
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
No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities
S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice
Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference
China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan
Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield
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
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'