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Platner's disastrous candidacy exposes rifts that could dampen Democrats' Senate hopes -- Along with creating tumult in a must-win race for Democrats, Graham Platner's exit is laying bare division between the party's left wing and moderates. -- US & Canada

15 hours ago

LIVE - Roommate tells police Charlie Kirk murder suspect confessed to killing and broke down in tears - A video of the police interview with Tyler Robinson's roommate was played in court as part of a hearing that will determine whether the case goes to trial.

3 minutes ago

LIVE - Wimbledon: Noskova beats Kostyuk to set up all-Czech final v Muchova

42 minutes ago

New footage shows first look at Ernest Shackleton's final ship Quest

22 hours ago

Tehran launches more strikes after explosions reported in southern Iran

2 hours ago

Prince Harry gets UK trip back on track with hospital visit

2 hours ago

LIVE - Impressive England restrict India to 158-7 in fourth T20 - Follow live text, BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and in-play video highlights as England play India in the fourth T20 at Bristol.

3 minutes ago

I've changed my mind, England might actually be able to win this thing - Shearer -- Alan Shearer explains why he now has belief and confidence that England can go further in this World Cup than he thought. -- England Men

3 hours ago

'Sack him' - Stokes on potential retirement rule breach -- Ben Stokes reacts after the ICC contacted the ECB over a potential rule breach linked to his retirement announcement. -- England

4 hours ago

Free agent Darlow set for Man Utd move -- Manchester United are close to signing Wales and former Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer. -- Man Utd

3 minutes ago

'Heartbroken' Catherine Zeta-Jones leads tributes to singer Bonnie Tyler

5 hours ago

It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby. Then they were told he may have been trafficked

17 hours ago

Murder investigation launched after US mother's body discovered in Ireland

42 minutes ago

Nobody can question integrity of World Cup referees - Collina

4 hours ago

How Kane and Haaland compare - who would you pick? -- Two of the world's best strikers - Harry Kane and Erling Haaland - meet in the World Cup quarter-finals - but who would you rather have?

10 hours ago

Are France beatable? - BBC experts have their say -- France are the overwhelming favourites to win the World Cup. BBC Sport's reporters in America look for chinks in their armour.

5 hours ago

'This oxygen is spreading' - inside Morocco's mission to become a powerhouse -- Morocco face France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday as the Atlas Lions look to reach the last four once again.

5 hours ago

Quansah banned for two games after Mexico red card -- England defender Jarell Quansah receives a two-match ban for his red card against Mexico.

42 minutes ago

Norwegian football jerseys sold out ahead of England showdown -- Norway's performance has created huge demand for the football jerseys, but this hasn't been met by suppliers.

3 hours ago

Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced star who eclipsed everyone's heart -- The Welsh star known for songs including Total Eclipse of the Heart has died aged 75.

1 hour ago

Big fall in oil, gas and cargo ships taking US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes -- Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.

1 hour ago

A country that made huge progress on measles now reports 120,000 cases -- Hundreds of children are dying from measles in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.

7 hours ago

I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money -- The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship.

14 hours ago

Why heatwaves hit women harder -- Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

16 hours ago

Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring -- The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

8 hours ago

The Odyssey: 'A story of sex, strategy and power' The epic 2,800-year-old poem - now the subject of a Christopher Nolan film - is so much more than a standard tale of heroism.

7 hours ago

Watch: Large protest in Houston after man fatally shot by ICE

2 hours ago

Travellers react as Florida airport renamed after Trump

4 hours ago

Artist sells garbage collected outside Taylor Swift's wedding

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Watch: Why is there a 'black cloud' over unity at the Nato summit?

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Heat health alerts extended as record for most 34C days in a year broken -- Almost all of England is under amber alerts for likely disruption to health services and travel.

59 minutes ago

Huge crowds in Mashhad for burial of Iran's late supreme leader -- Ali Khamenei will be buried at the Imam Reza shrine, Iran's holiest Shia Muslim site, ending six days of public mourning ceremonies. -- Middle East

59 minutes ago

Burnham apologises for Labour's initial response to Gaza war -- Burnham, along other with Labour figures, had called for a ceasefire by late October 2023 - putting him at odds with Sir Keir Starmer. -- Politics

18 minutes ago

Ghanaian influencer extradited to US over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans -- He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the alleged profits flaunted on Instagram. -- World

25 minutes ago

Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction -- A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction. -- Climate

1 hour ago

Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies

2 hours ago

Tensions erupt in Indian state after 11-year-old raped and murdered

4 hours ago

Justin Baldoni describes painful saga as he breaks silence on Blake Lively dispute

42 minutes ago

Trump swaps planes during flying visit to the UK

6 hours ago

Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism charges

2 hours ago

Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed

1 hour ago

Residents asked to take down World Cup flags

59 minutes ago

Muchova beats Gauff in epic tie-break to reach Noskova final -- Karolina Muchova recovers from match point down to win an epic deciding-set tie-break against Coco Gauff and reach the final at Wimbledon. -- Tennis

59 minutes ago