Europe's heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest level
Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.
People flee as building collapses on Caracas outskirts
The capital and its surrounding areas have seen some of the worst damage from the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which hit a minute apart.
TikTok influencer charged with murdering boyfriend in Dubai
Influencer Brooke George, 23, from Kent, claims she acted in self defence in stabbing her partner.
Burnham could be leader in weeks under Labour timetable
Andy Burnham could take over from Keir Starmer by 17 July, if he continues to be the only Labour MP in the race.
Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children
The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.
Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants
The ruling opens the path for the Trump administration to deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have been living in the US for years.
The games that show the flaws in a 48-team World Cup
Two matches in the final round of group games present the chance for two teams to simply play out a draw to qualify.
Teenager cleared of murdering nine-year-old girl
A jury at Bristol Crown Court finds a 16-year-old not guilty of murder and manslaughter.
Prosecutors drop outstanding rape case against Harvey Weinstein
The case had already been tried three times, and accuser Jessica Mann said she does not wish to go through with a fourth trial.
Council sorry for parking fines after fatal train crash near Bedford
Stranded passengers find fixed penalty notices on their cars at Bedford railway station.
Depth, scale and location of quakes - in maps and graphics
The shallow quakes occurred within seconds of one another, exacerbating the damage caused.
Quake is devastating blow at time of uncertainty
The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.
'I thought I was going to die' - people describe earthquake panic
Buildings were flattened in the capital Caracas, where voices have been heard calling from the rubble.
What we know so far
The two quakes have killed at least 164 people and injured nearly 1,000, with more feared trapped under rubble.
UK braced for hottest June night
Temperatures reach 36.7C in Merryfield, Somerset, the highest temperature so far this year and the hottest June day on record.
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.
In pictures: Britain swelters in record-breaking heat
A rare red weather warning is in place as extreme temperatures continue across much of the UK.
Ditch the oven and move the office - your tips
From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.
Find out which university degrees could earn you most across your lifetime
New data suggests which university degrees have the highest and lowest financial returns over a lifetime.
GTA 6 - all you need to know about Rockstar's blockbuster game
Rockstar's sixth game in the franchise is set to be the biggest game release of the year.
I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job
The recruitment agency boss shares his tips on getting noticed in a tougher jobs market.
'From excitement to emptiness': Families affected by largest NHS maternity scandal tell their stories
Families explain how they became part of the biggest maternity scandal in NHS history.
The woman who fought for Pakistan's disappeared men now faces life in jail
The Nobel Peace Prize nominee has spent years demanding answers about the missing in Balochistan province.
Stay or go home? Tartan Army in limbo as Scotland awaits fate
BBC Scotland examines options for the Tartan Army in Miami as Scotland wait to discover if their World Cup adventure will continue or not.
How brands banned from the World Cup became the story
When we try to suppress something, we often make it more visible - and Fifa is living that in real time with its sponsors.
Best World Cup stadium? BBC Sport experts have their say
BBC Sport reporters have their say on the best stadium experiences at the 2026 World Cup.
Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban
The government says a new Bill will protect LGBT people from "abusive acts" to change who they are.
Apple hikes prices on some products by nearly 20%
Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".
Number of children getting special educational needs support hits another record high
It is the highest yearly increase in education, health and care plans (EHCPs) since they were introduced.
'Disruptive' passenger restrained on Jet2 flight dies
Callum Kerr was held by other passengers after an alleged assault on a Cyprus to Manchester flight.
Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels
Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.
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What The UK's Biggest Maternity Review Tells Us About Maternity Care
A review has found “systemic failures” in maternity care at a hospital in Nottingham.
Can Trump convince Republicans he’s won the war on Iran?
Republicans are critical of the US lifting sanctions against Iran
Inside the OnlyFans machine
Amber Haque reveals how OnlyFans models suffer widespread exploitation by their managers.
The games that show the flaws in a 48-team World Cup
Two matches in the final round of group games present the chance for two teams to simply play out a draw to qualify.
Raducanu misses Wimbledon practice amid injury concern
Emma Raducanu misses training at Wimbledon on Thursday as she manages an injury aggravated by her run to the Queen's final.
Why it's time for Saka and Rashford - Shearer
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why Thomas Tuchel needs to change some personnel as well as his team's mindset when they face Panama.
NFL's Arnold 'primary conspirator' in alleged kidnapping
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is arrested in Tampa, Florida, in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery.
Stay or go home? Tartan Army in limbo as Scotland await fate
BBC Scotland examines options for the Tartan Army in Miami as Scotland wait to discover if their World Cup adventure will continue or not.
Hamilton and Ferrari a huge title threat - Russell
Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari are "a huge threat" for this year's world championship, according to Mercedes driver George Russell.
Venezuela struggles to respond to devastating twin earthquakes
Noris Soto says authorities appear to lack a clear response plan in the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes.
Rubio: Gulf countries don’t support Strait of Hormuz tolls
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said all Gulf countries oppose a toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli forces shoot and kill Palestinians in occupied West Bank, Gaza
The deaths come amid escalating Israeli military raids and settler attacks across the occupied territories.
US Supreme Court paves way for government to block asylum seekers at border
Liberal justices say the ruling 'circumvents' US law by allowing agents to prevent asylum seekers from filing a claim.
Escaping Darfur: Mothers face starvation under trees in Chad
Fleeing scorched earth, Darfur’s mothers share harrowing tales of starvation and survival in Chad.
Spain vs Uruguay at World Cup 2026: match prediction, knockouts and lineups
Past winners Uruguay and Spain face off in Guadalajara, battling for top-spot in Group H and a kinder knockout draw.
They fled war as child refugees, now they’re playing at World Cup 2026
In a World Cup for everyone, as it has been dubbed by FIFA, players carry historic stories of war and displacement.
Israel kills three in Lebanon as Rubio praises progress in Washington talks
Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reports three people killed after an Israeli attack on a car in Nabatieh.
Lebanon Latest: Peace talks between Lebanon and Israel, people return south
Al Jazeera’s Robert McBride brings you the latest from Beirut as people return to the south of Lebanon.
Iran accuses NATO of ‘complicity’ in US war: What role did EU nations play?
NATO boss tries to convince Trump that European allies were there for the US during war on Iran.
IRGC warns against new Hormuz route for ships: What we know
Experts say disagreements over shipping routes and transit fees could complicate efforts to reach a permanent agreement.
Iran negotiator Ghalibaf rejects claim unfrozen funds will buy US goods
The denial contradicts the US administration, which said unfrozen funds will be spent on produce from American farmers.
UK’s hottest June: ‘The population should have been prepared for this’
Schools are closing, public transport is slowing and cooling items are flying off shelves as Britons swelter.
Deconfliction and disarmament: Can both be pursued in Lebanon?
New deconfliction mechanism seeks to prevent return to all-out war in Lebanon and in the region.
Norway vs France at World Cup 2026: Mbappe vs Haaland, team news, lineups
Norway and France face off in final Group I match with top spot in the group to be decided in Boston Stadium.
Haitians reflect on first World Cup experience in 52 years
Haitian diaspora reflects after Haiti participated in the World Cup for the first time in 52 years.
Venezuela earthquakes devastate country
Two back-to-back earthquakes have struck Venezuela, devastating infrastructure and sending panic through the streets.
Iran, Israel and the Bomb
How decades of sabotage and brinkmanship over Iran's nuclear programme erupted into the 2026 US-Israeli war on Iran.
For Haitians in the US, the pride and joy of the World Cup comes with fear
Haiti have come and gone at World Cup 2026, but the experience was about more than just football for its supporters.
Venezuela earthquakes: How will sanctions impact aid operations?
Financial sanctions are known to limit the flow of aid, but political influence is also a concern amid the devastation.
‘We did regain control’: The Brexit voters with no regrets 10 years on
The UK may have squandered the freedoms it won, but leaving the EU was the right decision, say pro-Brexit Britons.
US push for unified Libyan government tests Tripoli factions
A US-backed initiative aiming to unify Libya's divided institutions tests political loyalties in the country's west.
Why Britain devours its prime ministers
Weak leaders are only part of the story. Restless MPs and volatile voters have made Downing Street harder to survive.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during raid on his home
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during raid on his home
How minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz works: A visual guide
Clearing mines is a slow, high-risk operation that involves finding and destroying them using specialised techniques.
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'