Starmer faces vote on inquiry over Mandelson vetting claims
No 10 brands the move "a desperate political stunt by the Conservative Party", which had asked for the vote.
Trump says King will be 'very safe' during US visit after security talks
The state visit will go ahead despite concerns raised after a gunman targeted an event attended by the president.
Healthy life expectancy in UK falls by two years in past decade
Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.
How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour barrier at London Marathon
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.
Archbishop praises Pope's anti-war comments during Vatican visit
Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church of England, had a private discussion with Pope Leo during the trip.
Deal 'within sight' to end year-long Birmingham bin strike, says council leader
A new offer is to be put to striking workers - but opposition parties claim it is an election stunt.
Superdry co-founder accused of raping woman
James Holder, 54, is accused of raping the woman after a night out in 2022, but denies the charges.
Car bomb was 'deliberate, reckless, stupid' attack, says Northern Ireland police chief
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says his officers suspect the bombing was carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.
'I don't want the children to see how worried we are': UK family finances hit by Iran war
British families tell BBC Panorama how the Iran war is affecting their monthly budgets.
Anthony Joshua signs deal to fight Tyson Fury as he returns to boxing after car crash
Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed to fight Tyson Fury but will first have a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July.
'Are we about to die?': Performer describes locking eyes with Trump as they ducked for cover
Oz Pearlman - a self-described "mentalist" - was speaking to Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and press secretary Karoline Leavitt as the attack happened.
Shooting raises questions about Trump security
The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner is the third time in three years Trump has been at the centre of a major security incident.
What we know about the incident
Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from a ballroom after gunfire was heard.
Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke
In a parody before the White House Correspondents Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".
Suspected gunman identified as 31-year-old Californian
The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump is due in court on Monday.
What we know about the King's US state visit
King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Washington DC, New York and Virginia during their four-day trip.
Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI in $130bn damages lawsuit
Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than $130 billion in damages in a lawsuit that could shakeup the artificial intelligence landscape.
Lighter than a bar of soap: The 99g 'super shoes' Sabastian Sawe wore to shatter marathon record
Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa rewrote the record books in London on Sunday. Was it in part down to the shoes?
Less bread, more office time - the boss of Pret on our changing eating habits
Customers want great value but that doesn't necessarily mean the cheapest products, says Pano Christou.
First-time buyers, priced out of Wales' fastest-growing city, say they're 'losing faith'
Its population is booming from incomers from Cardiff and Bristol, stretching its housing market thin.
'It lit a fire in me' - the barrister who was told she'd never amount to much
Leonie Hughes was expelled from school aged 15. Now, she's joined the Bar - and become a viral star.
Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights
In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.
Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record despite critical reviews
The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally.
Ice hockey player's inquest told of 'chaotic scene'
Adam Johnson died after suffering a neck injury while playing for the Nottingham Panthers in Sheffield.
Sri Lankan monks arrested after 110kg of cannabis discovered in their luggage
Officials say each monk was found with around 5kg of Kush - a particularly potent form of the drug - hidden within "false walls" in their luggage.
Arson arrest after fire at packed-out LGBT+ club
An eyewitness says "thousands" of people were evacuated from the club.
Lib Dems pledge £5k rewards for illegal waste tip-offs
The party says the payouts would help tackle an "environmental emergency" faced by councils.
Murdered teen's mum dismayed as PM meets tech bosses first
Esther Ghey says it is "equally important" the PM hears from bereaved families as well as tech giants.
China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.
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Will another week of Starmer drama impact the elections?
We look at if the latest problems for the PM are impacting the campaign trail
Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting?
The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner
Joshua signs deal to fight Fury - Hearn
Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed to fight Tyson Fury but will first have a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July.
Four ways to tackle football's frustrating 'tactical timeout'
Next season, leagues will be allowed to select from a series of trials to try to stop the goalkeeper tactical time-out. BBC Sport looks at the proposals.
Sabalenka fights back to beat Osaka at Madrid Open
World number one Aryna Sabalenka comes from a set and a break down to beat Japan's Naomi Osaka in the fourth round of the Madrid Open.
'It surprised me' - how Sawe made history with sub-two-hour marathon
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.
Could a Premier League club lose their European place once again?
After Crystal Palace's issues last season, could a Premier League club lose their European place once again because of dual ownership issues?
Lebanon Latest: Israel’s deadly attacks amid ceasefire breaches
Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon as ceasefire falters, killing at least 14 and forcing new displacement.
Rival armed groups join forces against the Malian state: What next?
Armed groups with differing ideologies have launched coordinated attacks across Mali. Can they remain united?
NPT summit: Can nuclear pact survive US-Israel war on Iran?
Analysts say a review conference is unlikely to halt nuclear powers from continuing to flout the treaty's rules.
What does Trump shooting at US dinner mean for World Cup security?
Football fans criticise security arrangements in World Cup cohost nation after assassination attempt on US president.
How does targeting water supply during war worsen the scarcity crisis?
We explore why water infrastructure is increasingly being targeted in the midst of war and conflict.
‘Clearly stronger’: Germany’s Merz says Iran ‘humiliated’ US in its war
German chancellor warns the US risks becoming bogged down in another quagmire similar to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Have US-Iran talks failed? Why no deal yet doesn’t mean diplomacy is dead
US-Iran diplomacy in a deadlock, but analysts say both sides are unlikely to return to fighting.
Lebanon cannot be bombed into sovereignty
A sovereign Lebanon and a demilitarised Hezbollah cannot be achieved without a credible political transition.
PSG vs Bayern Munich: Champions League – preview, team news, start, lineups
Bayern travel to face defending champions PSG in Paris for the first-leg of a blockbuster Champions League semifinal.
Mbappe could miss El Clasico after Real Madrid confirm thigh injury
French striker doubtful after sustaining an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg, his club says.
Fighting over access to water in Chad kills at least 42, army intervenes
Dispute over water spirals into reprisal attacks, government says situation is 'under control'.
Varoufakis on Palantir, AI warfare, and the rise of tech lordism
Yanis Varoufakis speaks to Redi Tlhabi about Palantir's new manifesto, AI weapons, and big tech's ideological drive.
Somalia hunger crisis worsens as drought displaces more than 500,000 people
In Somalia, displaced communities face starvation as humanitarian funds decrease, leaving them without assistance or hope.
World Cup 2026 prize money, fees to be increased for all teams: FIFA
Football's global governing body promises to increase funding for the tournament to help cover participation costs.
Dynamic pricing adding to ‘dystopian’ 2026 World Cup, ex-Liverpool CEO says
Peter Moore accuses FIFA of undermining the spirit of the World Cup through extortionate ticket prices and greed.
Iran’s foreign minister in Russia for talks
Iran’s foreign minister in Russia for talks
Russia attacks Odesa, claims Ukraine hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Ukrainian attack on captured Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant kills one worker, according to managers installed by Russia.
North Korea opens museum commemorating troops killed fighting for Russia
Russia and North Korea deepen ties with plans for military cooperation and a symbolic memorial museum in Pyongyang.
The war on Iran is eroding nuclear non-proliferation
US-Israeli attacks on Iran under the pretext of ending a nuclear weapons programme are damaging confidence in the NPT.
Questions over Trump’s security after shooting at press gala
After gunshots echoed at this year’s Correspondents' dinner, security measures for President Trump came under scrutiny.
Iran’s top diplomat visits Russia as part of efforts to end the war
Pakistan and Oman remain involved in backchannel efforts to prevent a return to open US-Israel war on Iran.
War and neglect fuel deadly measles epidemic in Sudan’s Darfur
Measles kills 70 in East Darfur's Labado in a few weeks as healthcare collapse leaves families without medicines.
‘I have to protect them’: The man guarding Mauritania’s rare Islamic books
Chinguetti was once a popular desert library town attracting scholars from the Muslim world to its precious collections.
ACL injury ends Xavi Simons’ World Cup 2026 dream with the Netherlands
Dutch midfielder suffers an ACL injury to his right knee, ending his chances of playing in the FIFA World Cup.
Iran war: What’s happening on day 59 amid diplomatic push to end conflict?
Iran discusses diplomatic solutions with regional partners as Trump says Iran could telephone if it wants to talk.
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'