Married at First Sight UK brides tell BBC they were raped by on-screen husbands
Channel 4 was aware of one of the rape claims before broadcast, but the woman involved still featured in the show.
PM insists he will not walk away as Burnham promises to change Labour
The prime minister has faced calls from his own MPs to step down and outline a timetable for his departure.
Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives
The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.
Prince William selling 20% of duchy property for housing and nature projects
The Duchy of Cornwall is to sell part of its 128,000 acre estate and re-invest in more housing.
UK companies linked to payments for small boat crossings, BBC finds
Smugglers are directing migrants to pay using a network of British businesses, secret filming reveals.
UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain
Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.
Police hunt man after reports teens raped on beach
A search for a suspect is under way as police patrols are increased.
Tube strikes called off by RMT union
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union calls off a series of 24-hour strikes starting on Tuesday.
Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famed monkey Punch
Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say.
Gunman kills four and injures eight in Turkey, media reports say
A huge police manhunt is now under way after the shootings in southern Turkey.
Is the UK's once favourite car coming back as an EV?
The company has announced plans to build seven new models in Europe including a small electric hatchback.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI
The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.
Why people are so excited about Swatch's Royal Pop watch
A watch range by Swatch and Audemars Piguet is causing a frenzy as people queue for days to get their hands on one.
In pictures: Celebrity style meets garden design at Chelsea 2026
Designers from around the world showcase their gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Aaron Rai's journey from talented child golfer to history-making PGA champion
England's Aaron Rai winning the US PGA Championship seals a fascinating journey to the summit of the golfing world.
Are baby boomers like me the luckiest generation in history?
As young graduates criticise the terms of their student debt, Evan Davis asks whether baby boomers really were the luckiest generation
What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.
Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government
The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".
Police search for Yungblud stalking suspect
Theresa Foley from Sheffield is banned from contacting the rock star or going to his concerts.
Judge rules gun and writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial
Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled.
Firm fined after North Sea worker fell to death through hole in rig
Jason Thomas, 50, fell through a displaced grating on the Valaris 121 in 2023.
I'm so proud of him, says Aaron Rai's childhood golf coach
Darren Prosser says he is lost for words after the golf star makes history and wins the US PGA.
Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say
Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade.
Bride has two weddings in two days for grandad with dementia
Emma Noakes got to walk down the aisle with her grandad after care home staff recreated her big day.
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Does Labour’s Leadership Race Mean A Battle Over Brexit?
Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham have said they want the UK to rejoin the EU.
Why Democrats are panicking about losing California
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Why Rai winning his first major in Rocky's backyard feels fitting
England's Aaron Rai winning the US PGA Championship seals a fascinating journey to the summit of the golfing world.
West Ham relegation may cost London taxpayers £2.5m
London taxpayers may have to pay an extra £2.5m if West Ham are relegated from the Premier League, because of the club's lease agreement for London Stadium.
Former England cricket captain Smith dies aged 92
Former Warwickshire and England captain Mike Smith, known throughout the game as MJK, dies at the age of 92.
England call up former 'Baby Bok' Janse van Rensburg
Former South Africa Under-20 centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg could make his England debut this summer.
Selfish Salah should be dropped from Anfield finale - Rooney
Mohamed Salah should be dropped from Liverpool's season finale for "selfish" criticism of the club, says Wayne Rooney.
England pass Six Nations stress test, but rivals will return
England have established a stranglehold on the women's Test game, but France, defeated in Sunday's Grand Slam decider, are potentially their most dangerous rival
Kentucky primaries 2026: Poll times, key races and what to watch
Two Kentucky Republican races are drawing national attention: the Senate primary and the 4th District contest,
Pakistan’s mediation faces limits as Iran-US tensions deepen
Tehran and Washington exchange proposals via Pakistan as military escalation increasingly shadows diplomatic efforts.
LIVE: Arsenal vs Burnley – Premier League
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
Could the Iran war trigger the next debt shock?
Government bonds are under pressure and households could soon feel the impact.
Former US negotiator with Iran: Trump falling into Vietnam trap
Rob Malley argues that current talks have ‘very small chance of success’.
Tata-ASML deal: How significant is it for India’s semiconductor push?
The agreement reflects India’s ambition to enter a sector dominated by a handful of global powers.
World Cup Golden Boot: which players have top scored at each tournament?
A look back at the top goal scorers in the FIFA World Cup's history, littered with some of the greats of football.
Renewed Israeli attacks kill 7 in Lebanon as death toll exceeds 3,000
Attacks come days after Lebanese and Israeli officials agreed to extend a ceasefire by 45 days.
What is the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, nearly hit by a drone?
The nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi has the capacity to meet one-quarter of the UAE's electricity needs.
The world cannot afford to fail women, children and adolescents
Aid cuts, debt and conflict are pushing maternal and child health to breaking point.
Ebola, hantavirus: Is the world prepared for the next pandemic?
Funding cuts in health research, and the antivaccine movement make it challenging to respond to viruses.
Iran eyes challenging stock market reopening after lengthy war closure
The capital market is not Iranian economy's main financing engine, but it still matters politically and psychologically.
Abducted flotilla activists release pre-recorded messages calling for help
Several abducted activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla have released pre-recorded messages calling for help.
The Gulf does not have to choose Iran or Israel
It has to choose stability or permanent war.
Iran sends response to US proposal to end war via mediator Pakistan
Iran demands the release of assets frozen abroad, the lifting of sanctions and control over the Strait of Hormuz.
DRC health minister visits hotspot for Ebola outbreak
DRC health minister visits hotspot for Ebola outbreak
Iran plans to offer insurance for Hormuz transit: Will it work?
Iran proposes Bitcoin-based ship insurance for the Strait of Hormuz, a move likely to raise global maritime concerns.
Iran says nuclear enrichment rights cannot be ‘negotiated’
Iran’s nuclear enrichment is a right that ‘already exists’, foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said.
Russian drone hits Chinese ship off Ukraine before Putin meets Xi Jinping
Ukraine says its territory is attacked overnight with 524 drones and 22 missiles.
Israeli forces begin intercepting Gaza-bound aid flotilla near Cyprus
Israeli forces have begun intercepting boats from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla.
Migrants ‘feared for their lives’ as Libyan gunmen fired on rescue ship
The Libyan coastguard threatened those on board Sea-Watch 5, but it's the NGO ship's captain who is under investigation.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship docks in the Netherlands
MV Hondius was carrying 25 crew members and two medical personnel as it reached the Dutch port of Rotterdam.
How war affects civilians for generations
War can have a hidden legacy that no one talks about.
Video: US calls on G7 to impose US-led sanctions on Iran
The US Treasury Secretary says he’s calling ‘the world’ to join the US in imposing sanctions on Iran.
US military carries out more strikes against ISIL fighters in Nigeria
Attacks conducted days after US and Nigeria say they killed deputy ISIL leader.
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'