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England to face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final
England's footballers are set to kick off against Argentina with a World Cup final against Spain in New Jersey on Sunday up for grabs. Also: A man has...
Covid inquiry delivers its report on protective equipment
The Covid Inquiry says billions of pounds of public money were wasted in the scramble to secure protective equipment during the pandemic. Also: Counte...
Counter-terrorism police take over Ann Widdecombe investigation
Counter-terrorism officers are now leading the investigation into the death of the former Conservative government minister, Ann Widdecombe. Also: Dona...
Police not looking for other suspects over Ann Widdecombe murder
Police investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe say they aren't looking for anyone else -- as they question a twenty-eight-year-old on suspicion of m...
Ann Widdecombe attacked 24 hours before found dead
Police in Devon say the former Conservative minister, Ann Widdecombe, was attacked 24 hours before being found dead at her home on Thursday. The force...
Murder inquiry launched into the death of Ann Widdecombe
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering the former government minister Ann Widdecombe. Also: Officials in Spain say four British...
Jersey assisted dying legislation is formally approved
Jersey has become the first part of the British Isles where legislation to allow assisted dying has been formally approved by Royal Assent. Also: call...
President Trump declares the ceasefire with Iran over
President Trump has threatened to hit Iran 'hard" again after declaring the ceasefire agreed three weeks ago 'over'. Also: Nigel Farage defends his de...
Nigel Farage says he's resigning as an MP to trigger a by-election in which he'll stand
The leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage, has announced he will be standing down as the member of parliament for Clacton, triggering a by-election he wil...
President Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review US striker's red card
President Trump has confirmed he called the head of Fifa, Gianni Infantino, to ask him to review the suspension given to the US striker Folarin Balogu...
Reform denies rules broken by Nigel Farage over ally benefits
Reform UK has rejected claims that its leader Nigel Farage failed to declare benefits provided by a crypto-entrepreneur, who was jailed for fraud in t...
Author of major review of senior policing in England and Wales tells the BBC the service isn't good enough
The former Home Secretary, Lord Blunkett, has told the BBC that the police service in England and Wales isn't good enough, and that its leadership nee...
Three men are cleared of murdering the journalist Lyra McKee
Three men have been found not guilty of murdering the journalist and author, Lyra McKee, in Londonderry in 2019. Also: The United Nations has warned t...
Court of Appeal rules that sentences handed to two teenagers for rape were unduly lenient
Two teenagers who avoided jail for raping two girls in Hampshire have been ordered to serve four years in detention after the Court of Appeal ruled th...
Two police officers are being investigated over the arrest and handcuffing of Henry Nowak
Two police officers who arrested Henry Nowak after he was fatally stabbed in Southampton, are being investigated for potential gross misconduct. Also:...
Sir Keir Starmer announces an extra 15 billion pounds of military spending
The outgoing Prime Minister has hailed what he called "a generational transformation of our armed forces," after the government published its delayed...
Andy Burnham sets out a vision to 'rewire Britain'
The likely next prime minister, Andy Burnham, has set out a vision for what he says would be the biggest change in the way the country is run in our l...
England cricket captain Ben Stokes announces shock retirement
Ben Stokes, the captain of England's men's test cricket, has announced his retirement from the international game. Iran has warned that any challenge...
Aid arrives in Venezuela
Venezuela's main airport, near the epicentre of Wednesday's twin earthquakes, has partially reopened, raising hopes that mobile hospitals can be broug...
Venezuela searches for earthquake survivors
Rescue teams from around the world, including the UK arrive in Venezuela where tens of thousands of people are missing after 2 powerful earthquakes on...
Venezuelan earthquakes, heatwave sweeps Europe
Rescuers in Venezuela are searching the rubble in the capital, Caracas where more than 100 buildings have collapsed after a double earthquake hit the...
NHS trust in Nottingham slated for maternity failings
Hundreds of mothers and babies suffered serious injury or died because of systemic failures at the Nottingham University Hospitals Trust according to...
High temperatures cause schools to close
Many schools across England and Wales were partially or fully closed today, with more set to shut tomorrow, as temperatures continue to rise. Also: Th...
Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Labour leader
After less than two years as prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation after accepting he no longer has the support of his MPs. A...
Growing expectations PM will resign
Sir Keir Starmer is pondering his political future tonight amid growing expectations he will resign as Prime Minister -- with an announcement possible...
Iran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz again
Iran's military says it has again closed the Strait of Hormuz -- in response to Israel's continued strikes on southern Lebanon. Israel launched a wav...
Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election
The Transport Secretary urges Sir Keir Starmer to hand over power, after Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election. Also: A fragile ceasefi...
A teacher who murdered the baby he'd adopted given whole life prison sentence
A teacher from Blackpool who sexually abused and murdered a baby he'd adopted is told he will never be released from jail. Also: A man has been arrest...
Final pitches are made to voters in Makerfield
Campaigning is nearing its climax in the constituency of Makerfield in what is being viewed as one of the most consequential parliamentary by-election...
Reports of Russian shots fired at UK-registered yacht in the Channel
The Ministry of Defence is investigating after a UK-registered yacht said a Russian warship fired warning shots near it in the Channel this morning. T...
Sir Keir Starmer has announced under-16s will be banned from social media
Sir Keir Starmer has announced that by next Spring, under-16s in the UK will be banned from social media. The landmark move will affect platforms incl...
Royal Marines board Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker in English Channel
Sir Keir Starmer says Russia has been dealt a 'blow' by British forces intercepting one of President Putin's sanctioned 'shadow fleet' oil tankers in...
Scotland prepares for World Cup
Scotland prepare for their opening world cup match, as the team returns to the tournament after 28 years.
Art Legend David Hockney Dies
The King and Queen have led the tributes to David Hockney - one of the most influential British artists of the past century - who's died at the age of...
Defence Secretary John Healey Resigns
The defence secretary, John Healey, said he had "no option" but to resign over the financial settlement for the government's defence investment plan....
The family of the victim of Monday's stabbing in Belfast speak out following unrest
A court has heard that Stephen Ogilvy has lost his left eye, his right eye is damaged, and he has neck and back injuries. The suspect, Hadi Alodid, ha...
The Prime Minister condemns a stabbing in Belfast as 'horrific'
Police say the suspect is a refugee from Sudan, in his thirties. Also: President Trump says the US must respond after Iran shot down an American helic...
Multiple women accuse David Sullivan of sexually exploitative behaviour
The claims are part of a joint investigation by BBC Panorama, and The Times newspaper. Also: Israel and Iran have agreed to stop attacking each other,...
Project to modernise UK steel production delayed
A major government-backed project to modernise steel production in South Wales may be delayed by up to eight months. Tata Steel says there have been p...
West Ham's co-owner steps down
The co-chairman of West Ham football club, David Sullivan, steps down in response to allegations dating back to his time in the pornography industry....