Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts
The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year.
From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat
People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.
Starmer holds talks with Burnham as he seeks 'orderly' transition
The outgoing PM is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates.
Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds
The former party chief executive had admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period.
UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.
Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal
Traffic in the waterway has risen since the US and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the war, including 42 ships on Saturday alone.
Teen boy arrested on suspicion of murder after 14-year-old girl reported missing
A body is found in the search for Lilly, 14, who was reported missing on Saturday.
Stop pretending EU's new border system is working, says airports chief
The head of Europe's airports lobby says concerns over EES are keeping him awake at night and he doesn't know how airports will cope over the summer.
Nineteen injured after bus overturns in Wales
Six people have been taken to hospital after the crash on the A484 near Kidwelly.
Israeli troops kill two in south Lebanon after lull in fighting, authorities say
Israel's military says the two men were Hezbollah operatives, but the Iran-backed group accuses it of a ceasefire violation.
Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail
A High Court ruling backs Gatwick Airport's expansion after campaigners raise climate concerns.
Trump to attend World Cup final and present trophy
United States president Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final and help present the trophy, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
Who are the Ghana players England should look out for?
England face Ghana in their next World Cup match as both sides look to secure a place in the next round. BBC Sport takes a look at the Ghana players to look out for.
Have World Cup changes made final group stage games unfair?
With eight teams already having nothing to play for, has the jeopardy in the group stage at the World Cup been diminished? And are concerns over the integrity of competition justified?
How to get a good night's sleep during hot weather
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise.
Can you keep your kids off school or refuse to work during a heatwave?
As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.
Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.
How Washington DC's Reflecting Pool became a global talking point
President Trump says the pool is probably going to be drained again, two weeks after a multi-million dollar renovation was completed.
New pictures show dozens of items bought illegally by Peter Murrell
The images include a range of luxury bags, watches and pens, as well as fresh pictures of a £124,550 motorhome.
No fuel for sale as Ukraine's blockade of Russian-occupied Crimea takes effect
In the biggest city Sevastopol, one resident told the BBC he had bought a back-up generator but had nothing to power it with.
Donaldson's downfall shakes NI's battle-hardened political landscape
Donaldson has been told to expect a "lengthy sentence" for a string of child sex crimes, including rape.
Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.
UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children
Israel rejects the new report by the three-member expert panel, calling it a "libellous sham".
Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending
A sudden wave of selling in major tech shares triggers doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.
Tate brothers challenge decision to withhold names of their UK accusers
Andrew and Tristan Tate will face 21 charges in the UK, including rape and human trafficking, after they are extradited.
PM to push ahead with controversial defence plan despite resignation
The government says it is still planning to publish the spending proposals before a Nato Summit on 7 July.
Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears
The company had started just two months ago tracking workers’ computer usage for AI training data.
US top court says Rastafarian man cannot sue prison guards who cut his dreadlocks
The former Louisiana inmate argued his Rastafarian faith was violated after prison officials focibly shaved off his hair.
Prince William arrives by electric bus for climate event
At London Climate Week, Prince William said "history will ask what we did" with evidence on what works to protect the environment.
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Deschamps returns to France after death of his mother
France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group game following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation confirms.
Have World Cup changes made final group stage games unfair?
With eight teams already having nothing to play for, has the jeopardy in the group stage at the World Cup been diminished? And are concerns over the integrity of competition justified?
Trump to attend World Cup final and present trophy
United States president Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final and help present the trophy, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
McCullum confused by stories of rift as Stokes returns
Head coach Brendon McCullum said he remains "good friends" with England captain Ben Stokes and the pair have "no idea" why rumours of a rift have emerged.
Portugal thrash Uzbekistan as Ronaldo scores twice to make history
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six World Cups as his double helps Portugal thrash Uzbekistan.
Alibaba sues US military over labelling it a ‘Chinese military company’
E-commerce giant says that claims of affiliation with Chinese military have 'no basis in fact or law'.
Trump disputes Iran’s rejection of nuclear inspectors
President Trump pushed back on Iran’s foreign ministry claim that there are no plans to allow IAEA nuclear inspectors.
India prepares contingency plans due to weak monsoon season
Monsoon rains so far have been 43 percent below average, which is expected to impact India's crops.
Rubio begins Gulf visit in the UAE to advance US-Iran peace deal
Arriving in the UAE at the start of a Gulf tour, Rubio is seeking to advance the US-Iran deal with regional partners.
Sanchez warns he ‘will not recognise’ Fujimori victory in Peru election
The left-wing candidate has called for voting results from 119 consular offices to be nullified over a procedure change.
Iran’s president arrives in Pakistan for peace talks
Iran’s president arrives in Pakistan for peace talks
US Senate votes to pass Iran war powers resolution, in blow to Trump
Four Senate Republicans crossed party lines to approve the resolution, which passed the House earlier this month.
US says Iran can stay for two days before Egypt World Cup game
Iran's team will still need to leave the US shortly after their third group-stage match against Egypt on Friday.
Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan 5-0 at World Cup 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six World Cup tournaments as Portugal thrash debutants Uzbekistan.
Displaced Lebanese return south under fragile ceasefire deal
Displaced Lebanese are heading back south after a US-Iran backed ceasefire halted months of Israeli bombardment.
Video: Israeli troops seen patrolling Syrian countryside
Israeli troops and two Merkava tanks have been spotted in the Syrian countryside near Quneitra city.
US Supreme Court OKs ExxonMobil lawsuit over Castro-era property seizure
The US Supreme Court made it easier for US companies to seek compensation from Cuba's government for assets seized.
US Supreme Court backs Trump policy on green card holder rights
Court rules 6-3 that suspicion alone justifies placing green card holders on immigration parole at border crossings.
Who’s being left out of the World Cup?
Can football’s biggest stage stay global as visa denials and border restrictions mount?
Why do the UK’s prime ministers keep resigning?
Keir Starmer is the latest to step down, after less than two years in office.
Israeli forces set olive trees on fire in occupied West Bank
Footage shows the aftermath of Israeli forces setting olive trees on fire in the small Palestinian village of Rummanah.
EU hosts Taliban officials for the first time in talks on deportations
The Taliban government is not recognised by any European country, despite this meeting in Brussels with EU officials.
US appeals court says Trump can proceed with fast-track deportation efforts
A panel of judges has overturned a previous ruling that found measures violated constitutional right to due process.
The weight of the Three Lions: Football, colonialism, diaspora
England vs Ghana exposes football’s tangled histories of empire, diaspora and belonging.
SpaceX shares drop below debut price before jumping amid $600bn sell-off
SpaceX shares dip below debut price, erasing $600bn in value before recovering 2.4 percent amid tech market turbulence.
Missile strike kills three in Ukraine as Russia feels war’s economic strain
Kyiv has previously accused Moscow of using cluster munitions, which, when dropped, scatter into smaller munitions.
Israeli police clash with anti-draft ultra-Orthodox protesters
Israeli police clashed with Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) Jews on Monday as they protested against mandatory conscription.
England vs Ghana LIVE: World Cup 2026
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The $3.7bn man: Inside one of US’s biggest Medicare frauds
US businessman has been arrested in Turkiye after a year on the run from authorities.
South African police investigate murder amid rise in anti-migrant attacks
The rise in anti-migrant attacks in South Africa has already left several people dead, with hundreds trying to leave.
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'