The questions raised by the Murrell embezzlement controversy
Thecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago.
Deal with US not imminent, Iran says
The US secretary of state earlier said that an agreement could possibly come on Monday.
Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.
Police fire shots in air to disperse angry crowds at DR Congo Ebola treatment centre
Unrest between crowds trying to reclaim the bodies of suspected Ebola cases and authorities have continued.
German YouTuber retains cheese roll champion title
Thousands of people brave high temperatures to watch the annual event on Cooper's Hill.
Starmer 'appalled' by case of boys spared jail after raping teenage girls
The prime minister said it was "right" that the sentences were being urgently reviewed.
How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line
MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten
Greek swimmer only athlete to beat world record at controversial Enhanced Games
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev beats a world record in the pool at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.
Education secretary to ask competition watchdog to review hidden childcare costs
Bridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded childcare.
Sun, superstars and other takeaways from Radio 1's Big Weekend
Olivia Dean, Zara Larsson and Fatboy Slim topped the bill - but it wasn't all about the music.
What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
The painstaking work to uncover Peter Murrell's crimes
How dogged work by detectives and forensic accountants led to the former SNP chief executive's conviction for embezzlement.
Goodbye Salah and Pep, hello new champions - the Premier League in review
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty reviews every team's Premier League - and looks back at his pre-season predictions.
She was told to marry in a country which bans girls' education. So she got in a taxi and fled
Nearly five years on from Afghanistan's school ban, young women say they have waved goodbye to their dreams.
Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.
Surf photographer attacked in water by 'shark or sea lion'
The finals day of the World Surf League's New Zealand Pro event was paused after a photographer was attacked.
Anger grows after China's deadliest coal mining disaster in years
On China's tightly-controlled internet, people are calling for justice and questioning how this happened.
Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured
A hypersonic missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed.
First Hong Kong astronaut launches into space onboard Chinese mission
The 43-year-old police officer and mother of three serves as the team's payload scientist.
Clashes as Venezuelan prisoners protest over alleged mistreatment
The prisoners insisted their protest was peaceful but that security forces deployed to quell it opened fire.
Metal detectorist finds WW2 soldier's cigarette case hundreds of miles from where he died
Stan Drew's cigarette case turns up in a Netherlands field, about 370 miles from where he died.
Three arrested after shooting outside city bar
A number of roads have been closed after a shooting outside One Four One bar in Sheffield.
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The Louise Casey Interview (Live at Hay Festival)
Baroness Casey on violence against girls and whether governments take reviews seriously.
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Which side were remarkable? Who were a shambles? Phil McNulty's season review
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty reviews every team's Premier League - and looks back at his pre-season predictions.
Lamine Yamal in Spain squad but no Real Madrid players
Injured forward Lamine Yamal is named in Spain's World Cup squad, which does not feature any Real Madrid players.
Who made Opta's team of the season?
Data analyst Opta looks at the numbers to provide its own Premier League team of the season.
Premier League predictions - how accurate were BBC Sport pundits?
Last summer, 33 BBC pundits - plus AI and Opta's 'supercomputer' were asked to pick which teams would finish in the Premier League's top four, and in which order. How did they get on?
Baloch separatists ‘take advantage’ of Pakistan’s entanglements
Baloch separatists 'take advantage' of Pakistan's entanglements
Could Israel sabotage US-Iran deal?
As the US and Iran move closer to a peace deal, Israel vows to keep striking what it calls regional and nuclear threats.
Iran says deal with US ‘not imminent’ despite progress
Iran’s FM spokesman Baghaei says a ‘large portion’ of issues with the US have been resolved, but a deal is not imminent.
Could Brazilian oil emerge as one of the big winners of the Iran war?
China and India are among those ramping up imports of Brazilian crude amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
What are the biggest FIFA World Cup upsets in history?
Nothing makes the news like an unfancied or low-ranked team pulling off a shock result at the football World Cup.
Paraglider survives mid-air collision with plane over Austria
Paraglider survives mid-air collision with plane over Austria
Yamal in Spain’s World Cup squad, but no room for Real Madrid players
Yamal, one of eight Barcelona players named in the 26-man squad, with seven Arsenal players picked by Luis de la Fuente.
The world urgently needs a US-Iran deal now
Without a deal between Washington and Tehran, the fallout from Strait of Hormuz closure could deepen global crises.
China’s Xi praises ‘unbreakable’ Pakistan ties as Sharif visits Beijing
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says China and Pakistan are 'iron brother' countries.
Cattle market empties as fear grips Eid preparations in India’s West Bengal
Tensions rise in key state, won by BJP this month for first time, as political shift disrupts Eid al-Adha traditions.
Trump’s war loop: Escalate, retreat, repeat
Stuck in a quagmire of a war, Trump chafes at negative coverage while Iran digs its heels in.
Surveillance video shows moment of China coal mine blast
Surveillance video caught the moment a powerful explosion surged through the tunnels of a coal mine in China.
Israel kills three in attacks on Lebanon, issues more displacement orders
Israel carries out attacks on multiple villages and towns in southern Lebanon.
What’s inside the Kaaba and what covers it? The story of the Kiswah
At the heart of Hajj stands the Kaaba, draped in 670kg of silk and embroidered with 200kg of gold and silver thread.
Abandoned flotilla boat washes ashore in Egypt with Gaza aid
A small boat believed to be part of the Global Sumud Flotilla that was carrying aid for Gaza has washed ashore in Egypt
Messi at the World Cup: Inter Miami injury update, substitution
Messi asks for a substitution and walks off, feeling his hamstring weeks ahead of Argentina's World Cup title defence.
How did a rare strain of Ebola outrun doctors?
How a rare Ebola strain spread across two countries before anyone knew about it.
Why the SpaceX IPO is the talk of Wall Street and beyond
Elon Musk's rocket company is expected to make the biggest public debut in history.
Timelapse shows Hajj pilgrims performing Tawaf in Mecca
Muslims from around the world are gathering in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Iran war day 87: Trump says US not in rush to sign deal, dashing optimism
Iranian media are reporting that a deal may not be reached amid disagreements on some key issues.
Trump says any deal with Iran will be ‘great and meaningful’
An agreement with Iran will be 'great and meaningful' or there will be 'no deal', US president says.
Gaza flotilla activists return to Australia, describing abuse
Australian activists from the Gaza-bound aid flotilla have arrived back in Sydney, reuniting with loved ones.
Rubio: ‘Trump’s not going to make a bad deal’
Rubio: 'Trump's not going to make a bad deal'
Singapore’s economy beats expectations as gov’t warns of Iran war fallout
GDP grows 6 percent year-on-year in first quarter as AI boom outweighs rising energy costs.
Mercedes teen Antonelli wins Canadian GP for fourth straight F1 victory
Antonelli finished more than 10 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Hamilton, who secured his second podium finish in 2026.
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'