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Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has "shown before that he's up for a fight" and she "wouldn't write [him] off".

The UK is churning through leaders. Is the country becoming harder to govern?
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?

Forty-three arrests after £4.5m police operation to keep rival London protests apart
Serious clashes between Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian protesters were avoided on Saturday.

'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?
After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.

Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia
Ukraine's president says the strikes are a "justified" response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency
The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.

Saturday Night Live UK met a sceptical crowd - but has it won them over?
Many predicted a transatlantic SNL would crash and burn - but as its run comes to a close, the consensus from fans and critics has been mostly positive.

Why international tourists are turning away from India's party capital
Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.

Half the month I want to live, the other I want to die: The hidden condition affecting 1m women
Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.

This new Irish trad band haven't released a record - but could be the next big thing
The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.

He paid £700 to skip the driving test queue. Now the system is changing
The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.

The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August
The cast of the new BBC drama say the series explores what happens when a ‘group holiday goes wrong’.

Probe over claims royal police officers slept on duty
Officers protecting the Royal Family in Berkshire investigated over allegations of sleeping on duty.

Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight
The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield.

Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight
Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.

Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision - but UK comes last
Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner beating Israel in second place, while the UK's Look Mum No Computer gets just one point.

Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel
BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.

Fuel theft couple caught after locals help track them down
Locals turned into amateur investigators to help police track down the fuel thieves in the seaside town.

Edinburgh Zoo's new baby sloth named after David Attenborough
Zookeepers at Edinburgh Zoo named the baby Atty to mark Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday.

I built my own prosthetic leg for swimming
Amputee Alex Young creates his second home-made limb after previously building a running blade.

Moment brazen thief steals entire Mini Egg chocolate display
Ashley Daley is jailed after a three-week shoplifting spree costing businesses £4,000.

Painting by Dame Judi Dench raises thousands for charity
The painting by Dame Judi Dench, patron of the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre sells for almost £7,000.

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Q+A: Burnham Says He'd Save Labour, But Can He Win Makersfield?
And Wes Streeting says he’ll run.

Why Democrats are panicking about losing California
Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?

A cross-cultural rom-com about an assisted marriage
Her best friend's journey into marriage, challenges Zoe's own attitude toward relationships

'We share same ambition' - Alonso named Chelsea's third boss in year
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is appointed as Chelsea manager - a day after their FA Cup final defeat by Manchester City.

McIlroy, Rose & Rahm in mix as US PGA set for thrilling finale
Thirty players are within five shots of surprise leader Alex Smalley as Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm make big moves in the third round of the US PGA Championship.

Rousey seals perfect ending with 15-second comeback win
Ronda Rousey rolls back the years as she submits Gina Carano with a trademark armbar inside 15 seconds of their much-anticipated comeback fight.

Al Jazeera

Israel comes second at Eurovision amid boycotts and backlash
Bulgaria won Eurovision, pushing Israel into second place amid boycotts and protests over Israel’s war on Gaza.

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda a global emergency: What to know
DRC outbreak causes more than 80 deaths and spreads to neighbouring Uganda.

Republican Senator Cassidy loses Louisiana primary after opposing Trump
Bill Cassidy is among seven Republican senators who voted to convict Trump after the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

Javier Bardem says condemning the Gaza genocide has led to more work
Javier Bardem says condemning the Gaza genocide has led to more work

The strike that changed the geometry of war
Israel's attacks on Doha and Tehran demonstrate a new capability that may make warfare more unpredictable.

Two Nepali Sherpa climbers break own records on Mount Everest
Kami Rita Sherpa sets new record with 32nd summit as Lhakpa Sherpa breaks her own women's record with 11th summit.

Egyptian teen Amina Orfi beats El-Sherbini to win PSA world squash title
Orfi, 18, beats compatriot Nour El-Sherbini in a five-game thriller to win the PSA World Championship title in Giza.

How Arsenal or Man City can clinch Premier League title with two games left
Arsenal are two points ahead of City but have a slightly inferior goal difference as the season enters its final week.

Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia kill at least five
Russian authorities say three people killed in the Moscow region and one in Belgorod in Ukrainian attacks.

Conor McGregor to fight Max Holloway in UFC return on July 11
MMA legend will compete for the first time in five years at UFC 329 in the United States.

Al Jazeera reports from Strait of Hormuz on Iran’s plan to manage shipping
Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reports from the strait and explains Tehran’s newest plan to manage shipping.

Bulgaria wins Eurovision for first time; Israel comes second amid boycott
Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia stage biggest political boycott in Eurovision history over Gaza war.

Sardar Azmoun left out as Iran announce World Cup 2026 squad
Veteran striker Azmoun was not named in the 30-man squad, which will be trimmed to 26 by June 1.

Federal funding for Trump ballroom in trouble after Senate ruling
Republicans seek to allocate $1bn in public funds for Secret Service security upgrades linked to the plans.

Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as new manager on four-year deal
Former Real Madrid coach replaces Liam Rosenior at the end of a difficult season for the Premier League club.

Modest fashion’s global turn
From Instagram to Paris catwalks, modest fashion is booming as the global Muslim market heads toward $433bn by 2028.

India’s Tata and Dutch giant ASML sign semiconductor deal during Modi visit
Prime Minister Modi says his talks with the Dutch PM also focused on expanding cooperation in defence and security.

Could a leadership change undo Israel’s international isolation?
Opposition leaders hope to end Israel's isolation, even as they retain policies towards Palestinians that led to it.

Iran war day 79: Tehran to unveil Hormuz toll plan; Israel bombs Lebanon
Iran says it will soon reveal the plan as Trump warns Tehran it will have a 'very bad time' if deal not reached soon.

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda a global health emergency
DR Congo accounts for all but two of the suspected cases, both of which were reported in neighbouring Uganda.

FIFA holds ‘positive’ talks with Iranian football officials on World Cup
FIFA offers solutions for each of Iran's concerns before games in US, Iran's football chief says.

‘Timmy’ the rescued humpback whale confirmed dead
‘Timmy’ the rescued humpback whale confirmed dead, found off Danish coast.

Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano fight: Rousey wins with a 17-second submission
Rousey won the fight with her signature armbar lock, forcing Carano to submit just 17 seconds into the bout.

Algeria’s USM Alger beat Egypt’s Zamalek to win CAF Cup
Algeria's USM Alger beat Egypt's Zamalek to win CAF Cup.

Activists troll far-right UK rally with giant pro-immigration clip
Led By Donkeys has snuck a big screen streaming pro-immigration messages into a far-right rally in the UK.

Global Times

Tokyo Trial debunks notorious Yasukuni Shrine's inverted narrative

DC gala shooting suspect voices grievances against US administration in writings to family: media reports

Local Insights: At the 13th Baku Global Forum, global participants look to China for new path of multilateralism and stability

Over 3,000 protests staged across US on one month of strikes against Iran, scale 'suggests mounting public dissatisfaction that risks more chaos': expert

China schedules next moonshot this year: developer

Nearly 4.9 million visits from Taiwan to mainland in 2025 with one-third made by young people: CPPCC member

NPC deputy calls to make comprehensive sex education a formal part of China's basic education curriculum

Renowned scholar and political advisor expresses confidence in China's AI development, computing power

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

China's astronaut center addresses challenges of long-term human survival on exoplanets: political advisor and China's first female taikonaut to enter space station

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

Chinese, Iranian diplomats meet before US-Iran nuclear talk; move reflects Teheran's willingness to seek intl support: Chinese expert

China stresses Taiwan at 'core of core interests' after Xi-Trump call; Room for 'relying on US for independence' illusion will only shrink further: expert

Uruguayan president visits Great Wall, Palace Museum on 2nd day of China trip; Chinese expert says growing interest in CPC history shows wish to learn from China

Trump claims India will buy Venezuelan oil, welcomes China's investment; Chinese expert notices remarks 'unilateral,' no confirmation from Indian side

Takaichi skipping of TV debate due to 'hand injury' sparks dissatisfaction from Japanese politicians, netizens, saying Takaichi avoids key questions including Unification Church scandal

Chinese FM holds strategic dialogue with Russia's Shoigu; Wang warns the world 'faces risk of regressing to law of jungle'

No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities

China's first Type 054B frigate reaches operational capability, official media reveals amid warship's first commissioning anniversary

PLA Navy's Type 055 large destroyer boosts anti-submarine capabilities with confrontational exercise in South China Sea

S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice

Shenzhou-20 taikonauts make 1st public appearance after safe return following debris incident, recounts details

The Irish Taoiseach's visit to China in 14 years could be a 'touchstone' for China-EU relations: expert

ROK president arrives in Beijing with 200 business delegates, hails full restoration of bilateral ties 'the greatest achievement'

Witnesses of Struggle: GT visits Hump Route crash site in Xizang, retracing enduring memory of wartime sacrifice and friendship

China imposes countermeasures against 20 US companies, 10 senior executives in response to US arms sales to Taiwan

Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference

Chinese FM strongly condemns $11b US arms sales to Taiwan; DPP authorities 'thanking' Washington slammed by island netizens

Chinese Embassy in UK urges London to recognize reality, adopt correct mindset following Starmer's China-related remarks

No 'slave's peace'

HK to set up judge-led independent commission to investigate deadly fire; Chief Executive vows accountability to be pursued to very end

China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan

2025 Understanding China Conference opens in Guangzhou, spotlighting 15th Five-Year Plan and China's global initiatives

Practitioner's Insights: Large-scale Chinese-built wind power projects in S.Africa turn stable, abundant electricity supply for locals from luxury into reality

Never alone in times of crisis: HK and mainland stand in solidarity to aid rescue and relief in high-rise fire

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

GT investigates: From political opportunist to militarist advocate: An expose of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's radical path

GT investigates: How Japan's PM revives bellicism mindset, perpetuates 'victim narrative' pushed by right-wing forces since WWI

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'

Practitioners' Insights: How a project building cross-border digital bridge for connectivity embodies Chinese wisdom to enhance global firms' efficiency

GT on the spot: Pudong as a microcosm of Shanghai's drive to build a trusted foreign-related legal system