Why did Starmer resign and what could happen next?
The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.
Starmer's premiership in six charts
BBC Verify looks at the record of Sir Keir's time in government in six key areas since he took office in July 2024.
Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.
Watch and read Starmer's resignation speech in full
Sir Keir announces he will be step down as Labour leader and PM in a Downing Street address.
Top lawyer whose 'Mr Rules' approach failed to connect with the public
Less than two years after he won a huge majority in the 2024 general election, Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out.
How four weeks in court unravelled 'sinful and deceitful' Jeffrey Donaldson
The former DUP leader entered calm court on day one calm and relaxed, but by the end he was alone as the jury found him guilty on 18 child sex abuse charges.
Vance says Iran will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country
The US vice-president says a great deal of progress has been made after the first round of talks between the US and Iran.
Paedophile nursery worker could have been stopped sooner, says former colleague
Staff member who raised concerns about nursery worker Nathan Bennett was "ignored" for months.
Two men plead guilty over £39m TfL cyber attack that caused months of disruption
Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 18, plead guilty for their role in the hack on 31 August 2024.
Lottery players urged to check tickets with £12m prize still unclaimed
A Lotto Jackpot ticket worth £12m bought in Rhondda Cynon Taf has yet to be claimed.
Injured ticket inspector who helped others in Bedford train crash hailed a hero
A passenger praises a member of railway staff who, despite being in pain, helped the injured.
Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100
As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.
With no laws on heat in schools, are pupils and teachers at risk?
Some pupils and teachers have passed out in sweltering heat, the BBC is told.
Late singer Oliver Tree's body returned to US after helicopter crash
The 32-year-old California native died whilst on his world tour, ahead of a date in Brazil.
How England's Madueke went from rejection by club fans to World Cup starter
Noni Madueke has gone from fans protesting against him signing for Arsenal to England World Cup starter. BBC Sport look at his rollercoaster season.
Iran leaves note about peace in dressing room after Belgium draw
Iran leave a message saying "may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations" following their World Cup group game with Belgium.
A defender's view on how to stop the World Cup's best strikers
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane look to be on lethal form in this World Cup. So how can you stop them in their tracks?
Salah's World Cup pain ends as he fires Egypt to historic win
Mohamed Salah fires Egypt to their first ever World Cup win - 92 years on from their tournament debut.
One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde become legends?
Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32.
Kids were made to eat dog biscuits off the floor - pupils speak out after school abuse payouts
Former pupils describe staff pelting them with footballs and pouring pints of blackcurrant over them.
From Parliament to prison - the fall of Jeffrey Donaldson
Jeffrey Donaldson's career took him from the UUP to the DUP leadership, but he now faces a prison sentence after being convicted of child sex abuse.
The BTS fans losing thousands as scammers cash in on comeback tour ticket war
As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.
Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
The picturesque mountain village that helped send Jannik Sinner to tennis stardom
Jannik Sinner is the world's best tennis player. This is the journey that forged a champion.
Do esports students do more than play games?
Marketing, nutrition and video editing, there is apparently more to esports than being good at games.
The remote town with no bank - and the nearest is an hour away
When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in Lochgilphead was closing, she began to panic.
EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it 'on the cheap' as it rejects £4.7bn offer
The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as "highly opportunistic".
Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas
If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.
Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows
Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or binding".
Boy, 3, no longer critical after crocodile attack
The boy's condition "is no longer critical", police say.
Johnny Marr to auction guitars he played with The Smiths and Billie Eilish
The Smiths musician says he's selling his collection to stop his studio from becoming a museum.
Sturgeon and Gove to team up for reality TV 'wargame'
The former first minister is to serve as deputy prime minister in a simulation of a Russian attack on the UK.
Schools close as more than half of France under red heat alerts
The health minister warns many citizens "will suffer", with temperatures set to peak on Monday.
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Why Keir Starmer’s resignation looks more likely than ever
The government message about the PM’s future has changed.
Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer
Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova given four-year ban
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is banned for four years for refusing an anti-doping test in December 2025.
The key differences between Tuchel and Southgate's England teams
Analysing the similarities and differences between how Gareth Southgate and Thomas Tuchel led England.
Is VAR being used differently at the World Cup vs the Premier League?
The stats show that there have been more VAR reviews at the World Cup than in the Premier League. So why does perception suggest the opposite?
Iran leave note asking for peace after Belgium draw
Iran leave a message saying "may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations" following their World Cup group game with Belgium.
How football united behind Doku after childbirth criticism
Jeremy Doku wants to fly home to attend the birth of his first child - but why has that proved controversial in some quarters?
In the foothills of the Dolomites, a champion was made
Jannik Sinner is the world's best tennis player. This is the journey that forged a champion.
'He's stored in a hard disk in my head' - watching the World Cup as a manager
Former Tottenham and Brentford manager Thomas Frank on watching new players at the World Cup - who would he sign and who will be the star of the tournament?
Ukraine says it hit missile electronics plant in western Russia
Ukraine says facility a 'critical component' in defence production as local Russian authorities confirm attack.
Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova banned for refusing drug test
Marketa Vondrousova, who won Wimbledon in 2023, was issued a four year suspension after she refused to submit a sample.
Why has Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister, and who will take over?
The United Kingdom will have its seventh prime minister in a decade.
Qatar PM denies snubbing US vice president in viral video
Qatar's Prime Minister told Al Jazeera that reports of him snubbing the US vice president were unfounded.
Argentina vs Austria LIVE: World Cup 2026
Follow updates as Messi's Argentina play Austria in Group J, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
China adds 10 US firms, including rare-earth miner, to export control list
Export ban follows move by Pentagon to blacklist major Chinese companies such as Alibaba and Baidu.
Pakistan issues nationwide alert over fears of heavy rains, floods
Warning comes as country braces for likely fourth consecutive year of punishing monsoon, expected to arrive this month.
Far-right de la Espriella elected Colombia president: What’s next?
Election results show Trump-endorsed millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella wins by razor-thin margin.
JD Vance touts progress on key issues in US-Iran negotiations
JD Vance touts progress on key issues in US-Iran negotiations.
US strike on an alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills two
SOUTHCOM said it notified the US Coast Guard about the 'six male survivors' without providing details of their rescue.
Gaza’s surfers seek solace from war in the Mediterranean Sea
Surfers still ride the waves off Gaza despite the ever-present threat of becoming an Israeli military target.
How Canada’s Muslims face ‘perfect storm’ amid rising xenophobia
As anti-immigrant rhetoric intensifies in Canada, community advocates say Muslim communities face heightened risks.
Ebola cases surpass 1,000 in DR Congo amid violence and displacement
Overcrowded camps in DR Congo face heightened risks, with displacement adding layers of complexity to the Ebola crisis.
The ICC must investigate Israel’s genocidal use of sexual violence
There is a growing body of evidence of the systematic nature of sexual assaults against Palestinian detainees.
Israel kills turtle conservationist Mona Khalil
Turtle conservationist Mona Khalil has died after an Israeli air strike on her home near Tyre, Lebanon.
Political turmoil: UK will see its seventh prime minister in 10 years
After less than two years as PM, Keir Starmer announces his resignation amid mounting pressure from own Labour Party.
Why Coca-Cola and the US taxman are at war over a $20bn tax bill
Beverage giant is appealing a 2020 ruling that has major implications for how much tax firms pay on overseas profits.
‘I leave the biggest job’: Keir Stamer’s resignation speech in full
Starmer resigned as Labour leader after losing his party's support and as Andy Burnham eyes the UK's top position.
Vance’s warning to Israel signals a new phase in US-Israeli relations
There won’t be a rupture, but there won’t be business as usual, either.
Cairo erupts in celebration after Egypt’s first ever win in a World Cup
Cairo erupts in celebration after Egypt’s first ever win in a World Cup.
British parliament to debate Israeli influence on UK politics: What we know
The debate comes after a petition expressed concern over Israeli lobbies' influence in the UK.
UK Labour Party Leadership contest may loom after UK PM Starmer resigns
UK Labour Party Leadership contest may loom after UK PM Starmer resigns.
‘No sense of direction’: The downfall of Keir Starmer
The British prime minister took office at a challenging time, but critics accuse him of weakness and poor judgement.
‘Daily cuts… infections’: India’s e-waste workers face toxic health risks
As digital consumption grows and e-waste mounts, burden of managing that waste falls on workers with little protection.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation speech in full
The UK is to get its seventh prime minister in less than 10 years, after Keir Starmer confirmed he is to step down.
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'