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Wednesday, July 08, 2026 6:51 AM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

Why Nigel Farage has resigned and what happens next -- The Reform UK leader has faced increasing pressure after reports he did not declare support from an ally.

17 minutes ago

More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave -- When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.

2 hours ago

A mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for more than a week -- Environmental activists say the blaze is a symptom of the country's growing waste crisis.

6 hours ago

Amber heat health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976 -- Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.

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LIVE - Trump says ceasefire 'is over' after US and Iran trade strikes overnight - Speaking at a Nato summit in Turkey, the US president calls Iranian leaders "scum" and says negotiators can continue to talk - but they are "wasting their time".

1 hour ago

'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China -- Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.

7 hours ago

Suspect ate Chick-fil-A and interacted with Charlie Kirk staff before shooting, court hears

8 hours ago

Fears of a massacre in city on the front line of Sudan's war

1 hour ago

Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's ruling

6 hours ago

Search under way after Boeing 737 plane vanishes off Pakistan coast

4 hours ago

Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project

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Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career -- Argentina great Lionel Messi sheds tears as they fight back to beat Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

10 hours ago

Balogun decision could lead to football 'cesspit' -- Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister says there is a risk of "an absolute cesspit" of political interference in football after USA striker Folarin Balogun avoided a ban at the World Cup.

15 hours ago

Unusual or predictable? How Europe is dominating the World Cup -- Six of the eight quarter-finalists at the World Cup in North America are from Europe, so why are they doing so well and what does history tell us about the chances of one of them winning it all?

4 hours ago

What must Arthur Fery do to become a Wimbledon semi-finalist? -- He is bidding to become the fifth British man to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals in the Open era.

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Has Harry's war with the press finally run out of road? -- The Duke of Sussex and six others have lost their High Court privacy case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.

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From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing UK shopping habits -- The BBC looks at how spending habits have shifted as users report feeling less hungry.

2 hours ago

US strikes target Iranian military boats

4 hours ago

Watch: Buckling support beams seen inside New York high-rise

10 hours ago

'The spectacle Iran wants the world to see': Lyse Doucet in Tehran

1 day ago

New video shows man believed to be Tyler Robinson before Charlie Kirk shooting

14 hours ago

'We don't need anybody's help': Trump renews Nato criticism

20 hours ago

Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged abuse as a teen loses its licence -- Hilton said the facility "failed the children", as regulators cited neglect and use of unnecessary restraints.

4 hours ago

Trains and emergency calls affected after major outage at Australia's largest telecoms company -- Servers at data centres in Sydney and Melbourne were to blame but the exact cause remains unknown. -- Australia

2 hours ago

Watch: Gaza football fans watch World Cup from rubble - Hundreds of people cheered for Egypt, which shares a border with Gaza, in the match against Argentina. 3 hrs ago - World

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Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election

6 hours ago

Dallas Cowboys player who died by suicide diagnosed with brain disease

13 hours ago

'A real pinch-me moment': Tom Holland on his role in The Odyssey

2 hours ago

China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes

1 day ago

England fan who spent life savings gets money back

19 hours ago

Russian fuel shortages bite – but will Putin change tack in Ukraine war?

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Egypt fume at 'injustice' and make Messi favouritism claims after exit -- BBC Sport unpicks a game that will go down in World Cup history for featuring a team who were two goals down so late on, but who went on to win without needing extra time.

10 hours ago

World Cup 2026: Egypt accuse Fifa of 'fix' after Argentina's controversial victory -- Egypt accuse Fifa of 'fix' after Argentina's controversial victory sets-up last-eight tie against Switzerland

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'It is not normal' - but extraordinary Djokovic defies odds once again - It is worth remembering that what you are watching is not normal - but Novak Djokovic is anything but ordinary in another thrilling Wimbledon match. 11 hrs ago - Tennis

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Wimbledon day 10 - follow live -- Watch BBC TV coverage, listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and follow text updates from day 10 of Wimbledon 2026.

46 minutes ago

'Your boys took a hell of a beating' - England and Norway's football rivalry - England's meeting with Norway in the World Cup quarter-final revives memories of a commentary more famous than their rivalry. 1 hr ago - England Men

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Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach quarter-finals - Switzerland will play Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Colombia on penalties.

11 hours ago