Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after 'brutal' knife attack in Belfast
Police say a man in his 30s, who is believed to be Sudanese, is in custody.
Football regulator contacts West Ham over 'serious allegations' against Sullivan
Multiple women accuse the billionaire of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were in their late teens.
Scrap legal equality duty for public services, says Badenoch
The Conservative leader says the rules have led to public bodies becoming "institutionally incompetent".
Man who murdered partner and blew up home jailed
Clifton George stabbed Annabel Rook 31 times before starting a fire at their house in north London.
World Cup tickets for Iran fans revoked, the country's football body says
Iran's football federation says its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament.
'I was a prisoner in my home': Drug gangs 'cuckooing' hundreds of homes a week, police warn
Hundreds if not thousands of people's homes are being taken over by UK gangs every week, say police.
300 migrants bound for UK kidnapped and threatened with kidney removal
The Iraqi Kurds were captured by a militia who demanded a ransom of $5,000 (£3,700) per person.
Man who grabbed woman's hair and asked for kiss sentenced in legal first
David Stroud was convicted in a first-of-its-kind sex-based harassment charge in May.
SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet
SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.
Teacher and two pupils stabbed in school attack
A 14-year-old schoolgirl is arrested after the knife attack at the Co-op Academy in Blackley.
I thought I'd got my dream flat - so did 23 others
Student Mide Awosika pays thousands for a flat rental deposit - and discovers many others also did.
'If it could happen to Annabel, it could happen to any of us'
Annabel Rook was murdered by her partner at their Stoke Newington home after she tried to end their relationship.
Billionaire West Ham co-owner accused of abusing his power and preying on women for sex
Women say David Sullivan told them they needed to have sex with him to feature in his newspapers.
Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him
In a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.
Israel and Iran flare-up could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand
Iran appears emboldened by the outcome and its leaders may sense Trump's appetite for risk is low.
Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost
Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever.
Carer who 'couldn't go on' not guilty of mother's murder
Stefania Glowka denied murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter based on diminished responsibility.
Somali referee Artan barred from entering US ahead of World Cup
Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.
Teen charged over Golders Green ambulance attack
Subhan Ahmed, 18, is charged with assisting an offender after four Jewish ambulances were burnt out.
Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals
The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.
Donaldson told police letter to alleged victim was not an apology for sex abuse
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
American snapping turtle with bite 'like a car door' found at Welsh beauty spot
The turtle, which is native to parts of America, was found at Penllegare Valley Wood near Swansea.
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split after three years
The pair met on the set of the first Wicked movie, for which Grande received an Oscar nomination.
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Jess Phillips On The Explicit Image Ban For Children
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Tickets for Iran fans revoked, says federation
Iran's football federation says its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament.
Champion Maria asks for respect after Queen's snub
Tatjana Maria says Queen's should show more respect to its defending champions after she goes through qualifying to reach the main draw.
Why were so many caught out for pit-lane speeding at Monaco? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Monaco Grand Prix.
Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game
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Video captures Russian attack in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia
Surveillance camera video captured the moment a Russian drone strike caused a blast in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.
Italy’s foreign minister slams Israel’s Ben-Gvir over ‘flip-flop’ comments
The row erupted after Italy said it was investigating the far-right minister over treatment of Gaza flotilla activists.
New video of great white shark in Mediterranean goes viral
New video of great white shark in Mediterranean goes viral.
Israel attacks Tyre in Lebanon, tells all residents to leave
Israel attacks Tyre in Lebanon, tells all residents to leave
Trump booed ‘thunderously’ at NBA Finals: What we know
US President Donald Trump was booed during his appearance at the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Hundred days of Israel’s latest war on Lebanon
Israel's second intensification of its war on Lebanon within two years has reached 100 days, killing thousands.
‘Historic’ wave of Palestinian solidarity grows at universities in Germany
Calls for universities to cut ties with Israeli institutions are rising in the country that condemns the BDS movement.
Russian attacks kill 5 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy hails talks with US envoys
Ukraine's president hopes to reinvigorate diplomacy after 'very positive' talks with US envoys and European leaders.
Are Ronaldo, Messi still the largest World Cup draws, or is Mbappe bigger?
Has Kylian Mbappe surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the dominant superstar at the 2026 World Cup?
Trump courts boos at historic New York NBA Finals appearance
President Trump's appearance at Madison Square Garden overshadowed by boos, heavy security and political undertones.
Iran conflict: Why has oil stayed near $100 a barrel?
The worst-case oil scenario has been avoided, but inflation and slower growth continue to weigh on the global economy.
Iran says US has revoked World Cup ticket allocation for their supporters
Iranian players and support staff got US visas and landed in Mexico on Sunday for the World Cup, but now fans in doubt.
Ranking the Middle East and North African teams at World Cup 2026
Breaking down the eight Middle East and North African teams' chances at the World Cup in North America.
Indian crew rescued after attack on oil tanker off Oman
Indian crew rescued after attack on oil tanker off Oman
Deschamps backs hat-trick hero Olise to shine for France at World Cup
Michael Olise starred alongside Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue in 3-1 win against Northern Ireland.
Protests erupt in Kenya over US Ebola quarantine centre in Nanyuki
Anger grows in Kenya as residents accuse the US of offloading Ebola risks onto Kenyans.
World Cup 2026: What time can fans in Europe, Middle East and Africa watch?
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‘They were laughing’: Israel’s use of rape and sexual abuse in prisons
Former detainees detail systematic torture and sexual violence, including rape, while in Israeli custody.
Trump says Iran deal in ‘final throes’
Donald Trump said that he's in the 'final throes' of a deal with Iran.
Spain cruise past Peru in final World Cup 2026 warm-up match
Mikel Oyarzabal opens the scoring after two minutes as Spain comfortably win their final World Cup warm-up in Puebla.
China’s Xi, North Korea’s Kim pledge to boost ties at rare Pyongyang summit
President Xi Jinping is on a rare visit to North Korea, where he commits to deeper cooperation with Kim Jong Un.
Iran war day 102: Trump warns Israel against new strikes as ceasefire holds
Iran warns fighting could restart as tensions remain high and Trump urges Israel to protect the fragile ceasefire.
Wembanyama scores 32 as Spurs power past Knicks in Game 3 of NBA Finals
San Antonio Spurs net first win in Game 3 of best-of-seven NBA Finals with crucial 115-111 victory at New York Knicks.
Palestine weekly wrap: Israel presses deeper into Gaza as Cairo talks begin
Israel pushes deeper into Gaza, killing Palestinians across the enclave.
Iran’s lakes are vanishing: Satellite images show a deepening water crisis
Years of drought, falling rainfall and unsustainable water use have been worsened further by the US-Israel war.
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
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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
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