Hottest June day record broken for third day in row as temperature hits 37.3C
Suffolk saw the highest temperature on Friday - but many will feel the heatwave begin to ease over the weekend.
Court rules 13 men who allegedly helped rapist drug and abuse wife can be named
13 men are accused of helping a man abuse his wife over a period of years.
Mother dies saving daughter in Venezuela earthquakes
Héctor Bello wrote on social media that "you gave your own life for our daughter" in the quakes which killed at least 920 people.
Man who punched female police officers at Manchester Airport jailed
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz assaulted PC Lydia Ward, PC Ellie Cook and a Starbucks customer, a court heard.
How transparent are the royals being about money?
After the King reveals the tax he paid questions remain over how open the Royal Family is being about its wealth.
Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breach after Strait of Hormuz attack
A Singapore-flagged ship was struck crossing the waterway on Thursday, prompting a large-scale evacuation to be paused.
Canada eligible to join Eurovision competition
Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the idea of Canada joining the song contest in his 2025 budget.
Nicholas Rossi: Rapist who faked death and fled to Scotland dies in US hospital
Rossi fled to Scotland in 2021 in an attempt to evade justice but was arrested in the Covid ward of a Glasgow hospital.
Even if you're fit and young, avoid runs and too many beers in the heat, experts say
Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it's not just among the elderly and frail, experts are warning.
BBC DJ and presenter Trevor Nelson taking a break from work due to health issues
The Radio 2 and 1Xtra presenter said he was now "concentrating on getting better".
Watch: Moment woman pulled from rubble alive
First responders and volunteers pulled a survivor from under the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira.
Quake reveals challenges facing country's battered infrastructure
The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.
What we know so far
The quakes killed at least 589 people and injured more than 2,980, with more feared trapped under rubble.
Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events
Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France.
UK forecast for the week ahead
Will more comfortable temperatures replace the heatwave soon? Darren Bett has the details.
Inside the cold store where it's -18C in a heatwave
Staff at Magnavale, near Grantham, say the "giant freezer" is a great place to be in hot weather.
Missing Glastonbury? There's a festival on your doorstep this weekend
Stars like Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill will play small local venues to celebrate the UK music scene.
Living with parents again? How to make it work while saving to move out
Rising costs are forcing more young adults to live with their parents, here's how not to come to blows.
How male infertility is still not getting enough attention
How could the system better support men who have been told they might have a fertility issue?
What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?
When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.
Weekly quiz: Who did Donald Trump anger after saying they begged for a photo with him?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Why has Trump stayed away from matches?
The US president was expected to regularly feature at the World Cup, but he is yet to attend a single match.
World Cup fans frustrated by 'confusing and expensive' tipping culture in US
International fans visiting the US for the World Cup have become frustrated by the culture of having to tip servers, telling the BBC that tipping fatigue has set in.
Has VAR become a lottery at the World Cup?
After a week of strange decisions many supporters have been left scratching their heads with VAR.
Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at Pride Match
Iran's coach refuses to discuss pride celebrations in Seattle, where his country face Egypt in a crucial Group G match.
The underdogs surprising everyone and taking points from top teams
Are the surprise results achieved by lower-ranked teams in the World Cup a matter of luck - or clever planning and execution?
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Bolton faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.
Watch: Driver gives lift to armed officer chasing suspect
The chase was caught on camera as the motorist pulled over to help in Margate.
David Miliband says he is optimistic about potential Burnham government
The former foreign secretary says Burnham has "this openness and energy that I think is very attractive and positive".
New bodycam footage shows Henry Nowak killer's arrest and repeated lies to police
Henry Nowak's killer is seen lying to police in bodycam video released after a request from the BBC.
Auction house criticised over sale of 3,000-year-old mummy head
Academics question the ethics of a UK auction house selling human heads that are thousands of years old.
Disgraced newsreader Huw Edwards' blog shows staggering lack of awareness, campaigners say
Edwards admitted to accessing 41 images of children, including seven of the most serious type.
Starmer rebuffs Home Secretary's request to sack immigration minister
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's request for Mike Tapp's removal came after he wrote an unauthorised article.
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Why is this heatwave so much worse?
The UK recorded for the hottest June day has been broken for the second day in a row.
How can Democrats persuade more voters to like them?
We speak to Ben Rhodes, President Obama’s former senior advisor
Gripping, star-studded environmental thriller
Past ties drag corporate lawyer Rob into conflict with a company he usually assists.
Duckett & Stokes haul England back into third Test
Ben Duckett’s scintillating century builds on an inspirational spell from Ben Stokes to haul England back into the decisive third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
Usyk vacates belts but is not retiring
Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk says he will vacate all his belts but is not retiring.
Rice back in England training but James misses out again
Declan Rice returns to England training on Friday, but Reece James again misses out and remains a doubt to face Panama.
Ireland stun world champions India for historic T20 win
Ireland pull off a massive shock as they beat world champions India for the first time in Friday's opening T20 international in Belfast.
Why has Trump stayed away from the World Cup?
Why has Donald Trump stayed away from the World Cup? And will he appear before the final?
Mercedes' Antonelli tops Friday practice in Austria
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli heads McLaren's Oscar Piastri in Friday practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Advocates warn of wide-ranging implications of US Supreme Court TPS ruling
Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haiti and Syria, threatening family separation say advocates.
Rescuers race to find survivors of Venezuelan earthquakes
Rescue teams in Venezuela are racing to find earthquake survivors as the critical 72-hour "golden window" nears.
Israeli prosecutors charge six settlers after West Bank mosque attack
Israeli attacks on Palestinian villages have increased in the occupied West Bank, even as settlers charged.
Why did these World Cup ads strike a nerve in Egypt?
A viral World Cup campaign tapped into a familiar conversation among Egyptian football fans, prompting debate.
US announces framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the deal after talks in Washington, DC, calling it a 'first step'.
Nine people killed in building collapse in Lagos, Nigeria
Twenty seven people were rescued with injuries of varying severity; governor orders safety checks on surrounding area.
New York City freezes rents for one million regulated apartments
New York City's rent freeze fulfillls a key campaign promise from Mayor Zohran Mamdani
DR Congo files case against Rwanda at ICJ over decades of alleged ‘abuses’
Kinshasa takes Kigali to UN's top court over 30 years of alleged massacres, sexual violence, and forced displacement.
How did Colombia’s election split a nation in two?
Colombia elected its first right-wing president in years by a razor-thin margin.
‘This time’: The World Cup commercials capturing Egypt’s soaring hopes
The advertisements play on Egypt's poor World Cup record — and the belief that 2026 is different. So far, they ring true
Hezbollah: Israel must ‘unconditionally’ leave Lebanon
Hezbollah says Israel has "no option" but to “unconditionally” withdraw from southern Lebanon and other occupied areas.
Why did these World Cup ads strike a nerve in Egypt?
Why did these World Cup ads strike a nerve in Egypt?
Norway vs France LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026
Follow live updates from the blockbuster clash in Group I - including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
EU targets Somalia with visa curbs as president pushes back on returns
President says his country will readmit genuine nationals but insists Europe must first verify deportees' identities.
Why has the UN paused plans to evacuate sailors from the Strait of Hormuz?
A cargo vessel had been struck by a projectile near Oman, as Iran says all ships must pass with its permission.
Morocco jails 29, including politicians and sports figures, in drug trial
Casablanca court delivers landmark verdict in 'Escobar of the Sahara' case: up to 12 years for top figures.
Ex-Trump adviser Bolton pleads guilty in classified documents case
Hawkish national security figure has emerged as critic of President Trump after serving during his first term in office.
Iran slams the GCC and the US for ‘interventionist’ statement: What we know
Tehran rejects US-GCC pressure over missiles, the Strait of Hormuz and regional armed groups.
South Korean court jails former first lady for seven years in bribery case
Kim Keon Hee was sentenced for taking bribes including luxury items in return for political favours.
Iraq’s new PM launches anticorruption campaign, but is it enough?
Al-Zaidi campaign to combat corruption seizes $86m, properties, vehicles and gold. But analysts say he needs to do more.
New York’s primaries signal a new force in US politics
Progressive, Muslim and Arab American candidates are challenging old limits on debate over Israel and Palestine.
Aid groups urge swift action to avert ‘atrocities’ in Sudan’s el-Obeid
The city is at risk of an 'imminent ground offensive' by the RSF paramilitary and its allies, 38 NGOs warn.
Hezbollah demands Israel leave Lebanon ‘unconditionally’ amid talks in US
As Lebanon-Israel reach an agreement, Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem accepts 'no normalisation' and 'no gains for Israel'
Thermal cameras reveal intense heat for outdoor workers in Europe
Thermal cameras reveal intense heat for outdoor workers in Europe
Everything we know so far about the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela
Everything we know so far about the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela
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'