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Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer - how has he stayed at the top? -- As he becomes the top goalscorer in World Cup history, BBC Sport explores how Lionel Messi is still delivering on the biggest stage in his late 30s. -- World Cup

6 minutes ago

LIVE -- Burnham sworn in as MP after Starmer announces resignation -- Andy Burnham has said he will stand to replace the prime minister. Later, Keir Starmer will host an event at No 10 for staff and supporters.

51 minutes ago

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation speech in full -- Sir Keir announces he will be step down as Labour leader and PM in a Downing Street address.

6 hours ago

Sir Keir Starmer: 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.

7 hours ago

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.

6 hours ago

LIVE - Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer - Follow live text commentary as Argentina face Austria at the Fifa World Cup.

1 hour ago

Red heat alerts issued in France, Italy and Spain as 40C temperatures forecast

1 hour ago

Late singer Oliver Tree's body returned to US after helicopter crash

8 hours ago

Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says

3 hours ago

Largest ever cocaine bust in Australia after police raid underground bunker

17 hours ago

WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back

2 hours ago

'I witnessed Maradona's Hand of God' - a goal still talked about 40 years on -- One BBC journalist's first football game had one of the sport's most controversial moments and also one of the most celebrated.

6 hours ago

New York City's 'Little Senegal' comes together for World Cup -- US visa restrictions have left many of the team's fans at home, but the African diaspora is uniting in Harlem.

2 hours ago

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.

8 hours ago

Doku returning to World Cup after birth of first child -- Jeremy Doku flew home to attend the birth of his first child - but why has that proved controversial in some quarters?

51 minutes ago

Norway fans show off Viking ship celebration in Times Square -- Norway fans show off their unique 'Viking ship' celebration in Times Square before their team's game against Senegal at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.

4 hours ago

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.

13 hours ago

Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams -- Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.

7 hours ago

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. 19 hrs ago

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Do esports students do more than play games? Marketing, nutrition and video editing, there is apparently more to esports than being good at games. 13 hrs ago - England

51 minutes ago

Massive Los Angeles warehouse fire burns for fifth day

1 hour ago

Watch: PM's emotional tribute to his wife and children

7 hours ago

Trump unveils Qatari luxury jet for Air Force One fleet

2 hours ago

A look back at Keir Starmer's political career

6 hours ago

Watch Starmer's resignation speech in full

9 hours ago

Trump says repairs to algae-plagued Reflecting Pool will begin immediately -- Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame. -- US & Canada

1 hour ago

Kenya minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola centre - Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility. 2 hrs ago - World

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Guinea bans exports of raw gold to boost local refining -- The prohibition is intended to boost the country's economy by refining gold domestically.

5 hours ago

US Open shows why golf on guard against bad behaviour -- With unruly behaviour both on and off the course during last week's US Open, it is imperative officials continue to closely police the situation, writes Iain Carter.

2 hours ago

Why did Keir Starmer resign and what could happen next?

5 hours ago

Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas

18 hours ago

Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978

14 hours ago

Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100

6 hours ago

Sir Keir Starmer's premiership in six charts

1 hour ago

At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion

3 hours ago

Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94

34 minutes ago

A decade on from Brexit, the new PM has big calls to make on Europe

3 hours ago

Vance says Iran will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country

3 hours ago

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? -- World Cup

4 hours ago

Uncapped Coles picked for England T20 squad -- Sussex all-rounder James Coles is called up by England for their T20 series against India. -- Cricket

17 minutes ago

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. -- Tennis

4 hours ago

Fans told not to travel to France-Iraq tie due to bad weather -- Fans have been told not to travel to the Philadelphia Stadium for Monday's World Cup game between France and Iraq because of "inclement weather in the region". -- World Cup

17 minutes ago

The key differences between Tuchel and Southgate's England teams -- Analysing the similarities and differences between how Gareth Southgate and Thomas Tuchel led England. -- England Men

4 hours ago