Water cannon fired in latest disorder after Belfast knife attack
Riot police came under sustained attack from a group throwing bricks, bottles and pieces of wood at a major roundabout to the north-west of Belfast.
US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to 'hit them hard'
US Central Comand said its latest airstrikes were responding to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran.
Essex Police given new information on West Ham co-owner David Sullivan
Police have been contacted with new information about the West Ham co-owner following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation.
Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit
Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.
Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss
The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it.
Changing visa rules for care workers is wrong, says Rayner
The former deputy prime minister says changing visa rules for migrants already living in the UK would be "un-British".
Vets advise ban on over the counter flea treatment for pets
Pet owners have historically been advised they should treat cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month.
Stokes out of England squad, Root named captain
Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain.
Lacey Turner confirmed as first Strictly contestant
The actress is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders, the BBC One soap she joined in 2004.
Whale graveyard dating back five million years discovered
The Indian Ocean site is "far beyond anything we had imagined", one researcher says.
Bill Gates says Epstein wanted personal relationship, but he 'never reciprocated'
The Microsoft co-founder spent hours talking to lawmakers behind closed doors, where he also said Epstein used his marital infidelities to pressure him.
Destruction shows torched homes and vehicles
Houses, vehicles and a bus were set on fire during violent protests on Tuesday night after a knife attack in Belfast.
What the data does and doesn't tell us about asylum seekers in Northern Ireland
Belfast police say a refugee charged with the attempted murder of a man on Monday initially entered the country from the Republic of Ireland.
Belfast knife attack disorder 'destabilising', says terror adviser
Jonathan Hall KC tells the BBC it was "absolutely legitimate" to talk about immigration in relation to national security.
How a knife attack sparked a night of violence
BBC Verify mapped some of the violent disorder that took place in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland.
What we know about the stabbing and violence
Houses across the city have been set on fire following a knife attack earlier this week.
VAR, timewasting and subs - World Cup law changes explained
The 2026 World Cup is going to be unprecedented for a variety of reasons - and that includes the sheer number of law changes.
'My son and daughter play for England, I still pinch myself'
Nigel James says "I still pinch myself" that two of his children represent England's football teams.
Cymru connections: Who can Wales fans back?
It's the return of a conundrum that Welsh football fans had to deal with for 64 years before 2022: Who to support at the World Cup?
US official claims banned Somali referee had links with 'terror organisations'
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations," says a US official.
England World Cup squad barber talks trims and trust
Ahmed Alsanawi, better known as A-Star, is behind some of football's most famous cuts.
Uni marking boycott could render my hard work worthless
Abigail Maguire says she is unhappy earlier marks could be used to determine her final grade.
My wife's 'unadoptable' baby was left to die at unmarried mothers' home
A new report condemning an unmarried mothers' home is welcomed by survivors and relatives.
We spent an entire year watching this one pothole - here's what happened
The BBC follows the ups and downs of a single pothole for more than a year.
'Second night of unrest' and 'Yes we Kansas'
A second night of unrest in Northern Ireland following the knife attack in Belfast continues to dominate Thursday's papers.
'Not just offshore jobs': The issues facing voters in Aberdeen South by-election
Voters head to the polls on 18 June as seven candidates stand in Aberdeen South.
Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US-Israel war in Iran.
Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia
Ukraine's military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea.
BBC cancels Doctor Who Christmas special and Russell T Davies announces exit
The BBC said the decision was made "after careful consideration" and had "not been taken lightly".
Two migrants jailed under new small boats law
A Sudanese national and Afghan national were jailed for piloting small boats across the Channel.
Five jailed for violence at Henry Nowak police protest
Disorder broke out in Southampton close to where the 18-year-old student was murdered.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 17, reports say
Nine of them were killed in a series of attacks in the town of Tayr Debba, according to Lebanon's state news agency.
Sara Sharif's siblings to stay in Pakistan
Surrey County Council has withdrawn from the case to bring the five children back to the UK.
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The Secret Jungle Hospital
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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why did Trump walk out of his TV interview with Meet The Press?
And why is JD Vance posting about Henry Nowak?
Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup - but he said 'chill, relax'
Gianni Infantino faced the media for the first time in three years, but he did little to convince that Fifa has lost its grip on the organisation of the 2026 World Cup.
'In emergency, break glass' - England seek stability in Root
BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt explains why England turned to Joe Root to replace Ben Stokes as interim Test captain.
Is England v Costa Rica delay a sign of things to come?
After England's game against Costa Rica was delayed by extreme weather, was that just a sign of things to come in the World Cup?
Legend of the club - but McKenna leaves promoted Ipswich
Ipswich Town announce that Kieran McKenna has decided to resign, before the club's Premier League campaign.
Williams' Queen's campaign in doubt after Mboko injury
Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's is in doubt after Victoria Mboko suffers a knee injury in her singles match against Karolina Pliskova.
US official claims banned referee had links with 'terror organisations'
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations," says a US official.
Trial begins for man accused of sparking Palisades Fire in California
Prosecutors say man deliberately started blaze that became one of the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history.
Canada introduces bill to ban social media for children under 16
The bill also aims to make AI chatbots safer by establishing a digital regulator to set safety standards.
Ronaldo misses big chances in Portugal’s World Cup warmup win over Nigeria
Portugal beat Nigeria 2-1 as Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceicao net, but Cristiano Ronaldo scuffs golden chances.
‘Negotiate with bombs’: Hegseth defends second night of US strikes on Iran
US Central Command has described the attacks as a result of 'Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression'.
Trump directs interim US intelligence chief Bill Pulte to downsize agency
Interim ODNI chief Bill Pulte has been slammed by Democrats as a Donald Trump loyalist with no intelligence background.
Israel kills 16 in Lebanon, UN to probe international law violations
UN investigators to arrive in Lebanon next week to assess potential violations of international law by all parties.
Hero’s welcome for Omar Artan after Somali’s World Cup dreams dashed
Referee Omar Artan was denied from the US, where he was set to become the first Somali to officiate at a FIFA World Cup.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Israeli real estate ad goes viral
Gwyneth Paltrow sparked widespread outrage by becoming the face of an Israeli real estate project.
First image in months emerges of Dr. Hussam Abu Safia
The first image in months of Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia has been released.
‘I love the inflation’ US President Trump dismisses price concerns
Trump said he ‘loves’ inflation as new data showed US consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in three years.
India summons US envoy over attack on ship carrying Indian sailors off Oman
Three Indian seafarers are missing after Oman rescues 21 others following a US attack on the Palau-flagged Settebello.
Israeli strike on a car kills two in Sidon, Lebanon
An Israeli strike on a vehicle in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon killed two people and sparked a fire.
Trump: “we’re working… to make sure the right people come in”
When asked about people’s ability to obtain visas to attend the World Cup, Trump said administration is working hard.
Bill Gates testifies in closed-door US House meeting over Epstein ties
In prepared remarks, Gates told the House Oversight Committee that meeting Epstein was a 'grave error in judgment'.
Why Lebanon remains caught up in the Israel-Iran conflict
The Israel-Iran ceasefire may be holding, but for many in Lebanon, the war continues.
Iran says it will ‘not hesitate’ to defend itself after latest clashes
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said overnight clashes in the Gulf between Tehran and Washington showed how Iran will respond.
After a Democrat standoff, Trump signs $70bn immigration enforcement bill
Immigrant advocates warn the funding bill offers few guardrails for ICE and CBP amid Trump's mass deportation campaign.
Trump warns of more attacks on Iran after US Apache helicopter downing
Trump warns of more attacks on Iran after US Apache helicopter downing
US military chief Hegseth warns Cuba against acquiring military arms
Hegseth's visit to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, comes as the Trump administration increases pressure against Cuba's government.
UK PM Starmer slams ‘unjustified’ anti-immigration violence in Belfast
Anti-immigrant violence swept through Belfast, with homes and vehicles torched following a knife attack.
Is Fortress Europe becoming more strict?
The new EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum is the most sweeping overhaul of European asylum law in decades.
US inflation hits new three-year high amid energy price surge
Trump appeared to embrace the data saying, 'I love the inflation', and that prices will drop once the Iran war is over.
Portugal 2-1 Nigeria: World Cup 2026 friendly – as it happened
All the updates, with full post-match reactions and analyses, following our text commentary stream.
Mass shooting with at least 10 attackers in Johannesburg
A manhunt is underway for at least 10 suspects in a mass shooting that left 12 people dead near Johannesburg.
The Light Within | Ep 5 – El Salvador
In a Salvadoran prison, young women from rival gangs learn to co-exist and prepare for life beyond penitentiary walls.
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'