Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?
The Greater Manchester mayor faces a messy and bitter by-election battle with Reform UK.
Brutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante group
The Russkaya Obshina group stages raids to look for activities contravening
"traditional Russian values".
Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals announced
There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit.
Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives
Four of the Italians were part of a team from the University of Genoa.
Anti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds
"Patriotic" UK anti-immigration social media accounts have been traced to Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
NHS staff accessed Southport victims' records 'inappropriately', hospital trust admits
The victims affected by the data breach were not told for nearly two years.
Meningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA says
A sixth-form student died following the three meningitis cases in Reading.
'Don't swim' warnings in place at nearly all of England's official river bathing sites
Too much bacteria linked to faeces found at almost all England's designated river bathing sites
Beckham becomes UK's first billionaire sportsman
Former England captain Sir David Beckham becomes the UK's first billionaire sportsman in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.
British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
The regulator say the energy supplier breached licence conditions aimed at protecting customers in vulnerable situations.
Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
Delta Goodrem is now a favourite to win Eurovision, following a spectacular semi-final performance.
Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' with eyes on the top job
The Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader - but must get back to Westminster first.
At a glance: Starmer fights to stay on as prime minister
The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.
The potential challengers to Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.
Josh Simons stood down for Burnham as Labour was 'imploding'
Josh Simons explains why he sacrificed his seat to help Andy Burnham bid to be prime minister.
Royal finances face a cut. But will much really change?
The monarchy faces an unusual cut in public funding and at the same an increase in demands for more financial transparency.
Silicon Valley's seedy side exposed - and four other things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial
As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.
'She is strong and kind': How Italians have reacted to Catherine on her trip
The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour.
The Highland football team hoping to be the UK's most northerly professional club
Part-timers Brora Rangers are potentially one game away from promotion to League Two.
Weekly quiz: Which animal delivered the King's birthday card to Sir David Attenborough?
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US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened
An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".
UK Eurovision act: The BBC gave me a stress test to check I could cope under pressure
"It could go well or completely wrong, I'm just here for the ride," says song contest hopeful Sam Battle.
CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens
The reported visit to Havana came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade.
Drake surprise drops three albums and mentions the Kendrick Lamar beef
These are the first albums the Canadian rapper has dropped since his beef with Kendrick Lamar escalated in 2024.
Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are among the frontrunners to replace Daniel Craig.
First minister spent election night win at Premier Inn after forgetting his keys
After declaring a "new dawn" for Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth spent the night at the budget hotel chain.
New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.
Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals
Leicester Comedy Festival says it is committed to paying comedians but waiting on money themselves.
Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party says
The Green Party leader previously told Hackney mayoral candidate Zoë Garbett "you have my vote".
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Three more VAR errors confirmed by Premier League panel
Three more video assistant referee errors are confirmed by the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel, taking the total number this season to 23.
Final tickets on sale despite Spygate uncertainty
Both Hull and Southampton are selling Championship play-off final tickets despite uncertainty over whether the game will go ahead as scheduled.
Coleman to end 17-year Everton playing career
Seamus Coleman will finish his Everton playing career at the end of the season, when his contract expires after 17 years at the club.
Beckham becomes UK's first billionaire sportsman
Former England captain Sir David Beckham becomes the UK's first billionaire sportsman in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.
'My caddie was yelling at me' - late arrival costs Higgo US PGA lead
South Africa's Garrick Higgo receives a rare two-shot penalty at the start of his first round - for arriving a minute late to the tee - denying him a share of the US PGA Championship lead.
Fighting for a bigger cause - the Rousey show returns
Ronda Rousey takes on the role of fighter, trailblazer and promoter with the former UFC champion set to end her 10-year retirement on Saturday when she faces Gina Carano in Los Angeles.
Sutton's predictions v Blossoms & Songer
Chris Sutton takes on indie band Blossoms and rapper Songer plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for the FA Cup final and this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
Finland ends drone alert amid regional fears of Ukraine war spillover
Finnish defence authorities scramble fighter jets; defence chief warns of more alarms as Russian war persists.
This is the Palestinian Nakba, measured in land taken
On May 15, Palestinians mark 78 years since the Nakba. The count of land Israel has taken keeps growing today.
India hikes fuel prices as Iran crisis bites
The world's third-largest oil importer announced increased fuel prices and austerity measures due to the energy crisis.
Three years of the West Bank’s ‘third Nakba’
Displacement and violence haunt Palestinian Bedouins, forced from their homes repeatedly since the Nakba of 1948.
Trump and Xi move towards business-first relationship after Beijing summit
The two leaders did not resolve differences on key issues like Iran and Taiwan, despite push to extend truce.
How Xi-Trump summit failed to yield Iran war breakthrough
US officials have nudged China to do more on the blocked Hormuz strait. President Xi doesn't appear to have budged.
Xi praises US ‘milestone’ visit and relationship, offers Trump roses
Xi praised the new 'constructive and strategic' relationship with the US, before Trump concluded his China trip.
US seeks indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro
The potential charges relate to Cuba's 1996 downing of humanitarian planes, US media outlets report.
Nadim Bawalsa & the Palestinian diaspora: From denial to genocide
Nadim Bawalsa traces how early Palestinian migrants in Latin America forged national identity long before 1948.
Scientists identify massive new dinosaur following Thailand dig
Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis had enough unique features to be considered a new species.
Benched Mbappe says he’s fourth-choice forward at Real Madrid under Arbeloa
Striker jeered by own fans as he came off bench in return from injury in 2-0 La Liga win over Real Oviedo.
Nakba Day: 78 years of ethnic cleansing
On May 15, Palestinians across historic Palestine and the diaspora commemorate the ‘Nakba’ or the ‘catastrophe’ of 1948.
Millions of Palestinians mark 78 years since the Nakba
Nakba commemorations serve as remembrance and a call for justice, self-determination and the right to return.
Mitoma fails to make Japan’s 2026 World Cup squad due to hamstring injury
Monaco forward Takumi Minamino also misses out due to injury, but ex-Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu makes the cut.
How David Ben-Gurion got the Palestinians wrong in 1948
The Palestinian question never disappeared despite Israel’s best efforts and worst brutality.
Iran war day 77: Trump, Xi discuss Hormuz as Tehran rallies BRICS
The US and Chinese leaders agreed during talks that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open to ensure global supplies.
Why India’s RSS is lobbying the West amid attacks on minorities at home
Hate speech against religious minorities in India rose last year. Experts say far-right RSS is doing 'damage control'.
Trump and Xi hold high-stakes talks in Beijing
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting for a second day in Beijing.
Top US admiral: Strikes severely degraded Iran’s military, defence
Admiral Brad Cooper defended the results of the US-Israeli war on Iran, as lawmakers questioned him on Capitol Hill.
After Trump’s pledge to ‘open up’ China, low expectations for trade deal
Analysts see only modest breakthrough in ties between world's two largest economies.
What happens to those who say no to fighting wars?
Al Jazeera’s @avawarrinerr explains what it means for people who object to fighting in wars today.
Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington as expiration of ceasefire nears
Al Jazeera's Manuel Rapalo reports from Washington, where the first of two days of Lebanon-Israel talks concluded.
Eurovision braces for new protests over Israel’s participation
Eurovision is heading towards its grand final, but organisers are bracing for more demonstrations against Israel.
Iran war live: US, Tehran in ‘deadlock’ over enriched uranium – Araghchi
Iran's FM says he doubts US's "seriousness" in negotiations, confirms he has spoken to Russia on offer to move uranium.
Explosions heard as mining groups stage antigovernment protest in Bolivia
Protesters have demanded the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz, who was elected on a platform of economic reform.
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'