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Government wins welfare bill vote after big concessions to rebels

MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:14:17 GMT

Who are the welfare bill rebels? Find out how your MP voted

Check whether your MP voted for or against the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillTue, 01 Jul 2025 19:06:27 GMT

Three former bosses of Lucy Letby arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter

All three worked at the Countess of Chester Hospital when the nurse killed babies at its neonatal unit.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:45:36 GMT

UK sees hottest day of 2025 as heatwave peaks

Temperatures are set to fall after a scorching days in parts of England.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:47:50 GMT

Family pay tribute to girl, 7, killed by falling tree

Leonna Ruka died after being injured in a Southend park and her family calls her "a light in our lives".Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:45:30 GMT

US Senate Republicans narrowly pass Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill

Vice-President JD Vance casts the tie-breaking vote after more than 24 hours of intense debate, sending the bill back to the House.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:07:58 GMT

TSB could disappear from high street after £2.65bn sale to Santander

The bank is set to be integrated into Santander UK which has said there could be job cuts.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:01:47 GMT

British teenager tells Georgia court she was tortured into smuggling drugs

The 19-year-old from Billingham is refused bail at a pre-trial hearing in Tbilisi.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:42:23 GMT

Trump threatens to set Doge on Musk as pair feud again over budget plan

The US president suggests the cost-cutting agency the tech titan helped set up could be used against him.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:27:35 GMT

Small boat crossings in first half of year up 48%

Official figures show nearly 20,000 people have crossed the English Channel from France since January.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:35:44 GMT

Millions of websites to get 'game-changing' AI bot blocker

Publishers including Condé Nast and Sky News have welcomed the new tech from internet infrastructure firm, Cloudflare. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:15:29 GMT

Will Dalai Lama reveal succession plan as he turns 90?

The exiled spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism is due to release a video message in his birthday week.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:20:37 GMT

BTS are back: K-pop band confirm new album and tour

The kings of K-pop are returning after all seven members completed their military service.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:26:19 GMT

What do the Royals spend their money on?

The Royal's annual accounts show travel is a huge expenditure for the King and QueenTue, 01 Jul 2025 16:23:01 GMT

Police reflect on Sarah Payne's murder 25 years on

BBC spoke to investigators who look back on their role in solving the Sarah Payne murder inquiry.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:05:05 GMT

Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary?

The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglectedMon, 30 Jun 2025 23:04:11 GMT

Chief rabbi attacks BBC for airing 'vile Jew hate' at Glastonbury

Sir Ephraim Mirvis hit out after Bob Vylan's controversial performance at Glastonbury was aired by BBC.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:01:47 GMT

Father jumps off Disney cruise ship to save daughter who fell overboard

Crew members were able to quickly rescue the pair, who were on the last day of a Disney cruise to the Bahamas.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:38:11 GMT

M&S should be 'fully online' within four weeks, boss says

The retailer continues to recover from a cyber attack that is expected to hit profits by £300m.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:59:02 GMT

'Notable' rise in dads over 60 in England and Wales

Official figures show that the birth rate in England and Wales went up for the first time since 2021.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:57:50 GMT

Outcry after Algeria sentences French sports journalist to seven years in jail

The sentence comes off the back of a souring of relations between French and Algeria. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:58:45 GMT

House prices see biggest monthly fall for over two years

The Nationwide says the fall may reflect weaker demand following April's changes to stamp duty.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:33:26 GMT

Danish women to face conscription by lottery

The 18 year olds will join males in a lottery that could require them undergo a period of service.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:45:10 GMT

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Has the Supreme Court made Trump more powerful than ever?

And will Congress pass his big beautiful bill before July 4th?Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:19:00 GMT

Music and Politics At Glastonbury

Glastonbury organisers say they are "appalled" by comments made by an act.Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:16:00 GMT

Sweltering Switzerland - how hot is Euro 2025 going to be?

Switzerland may be known for its snow-covered mountains, cosy chalets and world-class skiing, but the sun-scorched country is looking very different for Euro 2025.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:03:12 GMT

Was Club World Cup trip worth it for Man City?

Manchester City are heading home from the Club World Cup after a shock defeat by Saudi side Al-Hilal, so what now for Pep Guardiola's side?Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:43:42 GMT

Draper through Wimbledon opener as opponent retires

British number one Jack Draper starts his Wimbledon bid with a comfortable victory over clay-court specialist Sebastian Baez.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:08:06 GMT

Choose from all 18 courts on BBC iPlayer

The triumphs, upsets and fightbacks from the world’s greatest tennis tournament.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Government wins welfare bill vote after big concessions to rebels

MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:14:17 GMT

Family pay tribute to girl, 7, killed by falling tree

Leonna Ruka died after being injured in a Southend park and her family calls her "a light in our lives".Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:45:30 GMT

Small boat crossings in first half of year up 48%

Official figures show nearly 20,000 people have crossed the English Channel from France since January.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:35:44 GMT

UK sees hottest day of 2025 as heatwave peaks

Temperatures are set to fall after a scorching days in parts of England.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:47:50 GMT

Three former bosses of Lucy Letby arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter

All three worked at the Countess of Chester Hospital when the nurse killed babies at its neonatal unit.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:45:36 GMT

TSB name could disappear from UK in Santander deal

The bank is set to be integrated into Santander UK which has said there could be job cuts.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:01:47 GMT

British teenager accused of drug trafficking tells court she was tortured

The 19-year-old from Billingham is refused bail at a pre-trial hearing in Tbilisi.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:42:23 GMT

M&S should be 'fully online' within four weeks, boss says

The retailer continues to recover from a cyber attack that is expected to hit profits by £300m.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:59:02 GMT

Man charged with murder of pregnant mother of two

The 28-year-old has also been charged with child destruction after the mother-of-two died. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:49:38 GMT

'Notable' rise in dads over 60 in England and Wales

Official figures show that the birth rate in England and Wales went up for the first time since 2021.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:57:50 GMT

Chief rabbi attacks BBC for airing 'vile Jew hate' at Glastonbury

Sir Ephraim Mirvis hit out after Bob Vylan's controversial performance at Glastonbury was aired by BBC.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:01:47 GMT

Two protesters arrested for blocking defence firm

The group could be banned as soon as Friday under government plans. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:01:23 GMT

Watch: New dinosaur species added to museum's collection

A dinosaur roughly the size of a labrador has been reclassified as a new species and gone on display.Sun, 29 Jun 2025 07:16:43 GMT

Benedict Cumberbatch went 'under the fence' at Glasto

Simon Pegg and Benedict Cumberbatch have been sharing their early memories of Glastonbury Festival.Sat, 28 Jun 2025 15:14:37 GMT

Artist turns 3,000 bucket hats into giant Oasis mural

An artist says his hands are in pain after creating a portrait of the Gallagher brothers using 3,000 bucket hats.Sat, 28 Jun 2025 15:58:22 GMT

Lambretta fans gather for the 34th Euro Jamboree

More than 1,000 scooter riders from around the world descended on Ayr.Sun, 29 Jun 2025 09:41:26 GMT

Chris Mason: Labour still has a big persuasion job ahead on welfare cuts

Ministers hope a partial U-turn will win over Labour rebels when MPs vote on welfare changes later. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:45:00 GMT

Did BBC's focus on one potential Glastonbury controversy miss another?

This was not the peace-loving, welcome-to-all vibe that Glastonbury tries to project, writes Katie Razzall. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:22:39 GMT

'I can't hear it' - Wimbledon's first day of electronic calling

Some players have said the calls are too quiet. Others say they miss the tradition. How has the first day of electronic line-calling gone at Wimbledon?Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:23:48 GMT

What has been driving the rise in disability benefit claims?

The government has confirmed details of its scaled-back plan to reform some benefits.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:58:30 GMT

Meet the only English manager at the Euros

Gemma Grainger will take on the biggest challenge of her career when she leads Norway into the Euros. BBC Sport has been talking to the only English head coach at the tournament.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:36:21 GMT

Could cold case killer have more victims?

Ryland Headley was convicted of killing Louisa Dunne almost six decades after the crime took place.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:18:58 GMT

Family pay tribute to girl killed by falling tree

Leonna Ruka died after being injured in a Southend park and her family calls her "a light in our lives".Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:45:30 GMT

Six guilty of attacks including torching prison staff cars

The gang left one man in a coma and almost severed another victim's hand in a series of violent attacks.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:48:45 GMT

DJ in a coma after quad bike crash on Zante

Kai Roberts, who is 24, was working in Zante when a quad bike he was on hit a wall on Sunday.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:45:33 GMT

Man charged with murder of pregnant mother of two

The 28-year-old has also been charged with child destruction after the mother-of-two died. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:49:38 GMT

Spain and England record hottest June as heatwave grips Europe

Several European regions had their highest temperatures on the last day of June, as a heatwave continues into July.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:22:52 GMT

US Senate Republicans narrowly pass Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill

Vice-President JD Vance casts the tie-breaking vote after more than 24 hours of intense debate, sending the bill back to the House.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:07:58 GMT

Jihadist fighters stage series of attacks on Mali military posts

Tuesday's attack marks the third major assault on army positions over the past month.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:26:47 GMT

Three killed in Ukrainian drone attack on central Russia

The attack on a factory in the city of Izhevsk was more than 1,000km (620 miles) from the border.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:56:17 GMT

Trump global aid cuts risk 14 million deaths in five years, report says

The figure from the Lancet, a leading medical journal, includes 700,000 child deaths globally a year. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:02:23 GMT

US-Israeli backed Gaza aid group must be shut down, say 130 charities

The call from some of the world's top aid organisations and charities comes after reports of soldiers killing hundreds of of Palestinians at aid sites.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:14:47 GMT

Danish women to face conscription by lottery

The 18 year olds will join males in a lottery that could require them undergo a period of service.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:45:10 GMT

Will Dalai Lama reveal succession plan as he turns 90?

The exiled spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism is due to release a video message in his birthday week.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:20:37 GMT

Trump tightens US policy on Cuba

President Trump says a statutory ban on tourism to Cuba will be enforced more strictly. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:04:30 GMT

Father jumps off Disney cruise ship to save daughter who fell overboard

Crew members were able to quickly rescue the pair, who were on the last day of a Disney cruise to the Bahamas.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:38:11 GMT

Thai prime minister suspended over leaked phone call

Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended as the constitutional court considers a petition for her removal.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:04:56 GMT

Turkey arrests journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad

Clashes broke out outside the Istanbul office of the satirical magazine LeMan.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 03:57:05 GMT

Dozens of Ghanaians trafficked in football job scam rescued in Nigeria

The victims, mostly young men, were lured with promises of football contracts or other jobs abroad.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:22:28 GMT

Hundreds of kids to be tested for disease after childcare rape charge

An Australian man has been charged with 70 offences, which police allege relate to eight children.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 03:24:00 GMT

Guilty plea expected in 2022 murders of four Idaho students

Relatives of one victim posted on Facebook that the state had failed them by allowing a plea deal. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:09:31 GMT

Trans troops in US military 'in survival mode' as ban on serving kicks in

Two transgender officers say they fear their military careers are over due to Trump’s ban on trans service members. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:40:35 GMT

BBC investigation reveals hidden deaths at India festival crush

The Uttar Pradesh government says 37 people were killed in the Kumbh Mela crush, but the BBC has verified at least 82 deaths.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:21:56 GMT

Israeli strike on Gaza seafront cafe kills at least 20 Palestinians, witnesses and rescuers say

The outdoor cafe was frequently used by journalists, activists and local residents.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:40:20 GMT

Idaho gunman in deadly ambush of fire crews had 'idolised' firefighters

The suspect deliberately lit a fire to lure first responders to a mountainous area near Coeur d'Alene.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:53:26 GMT

I lost half my weight in jail, but I'm not broken, says freed Belarus opposition leader

Sergei Tikhanovsky was kept isolated in bare, tiny cells and tells the BBC that Belarus must free other political prisoners.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:26:50 GMT

Jury retires in mushroom murder trial in Australia

They will decide whether Erin Patterson murdered relatives with beef Wellingtons laced with toxic mushrooms.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 03:06:18 GMT

Nearly 12 million estimated to lose health coverage under Trump budget bill

The spending plan could also add nearly $3.3tn (£2.4tn) in debt, according to non-partisan analysis.Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:01:03 GMT

Prada acknowledges footwear design's Indian roots after backlash

Prada described the Kolhapuri sandals as "leather footwear" but did not mention its origins, prompting backlash.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:24:48 GMT

Is the 'big, beautiful' India-US trade deal in trouble?

With days to go before 9 July, when the tariff pause ends, hopes persist but negotiations are tough.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:40:48 GMT

Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary?

The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglectedMon, 30 Jun 2025 23:04:11 GMT

'I lost a baby and then rescued a child dodging air strikes in Sudan's civil war'

A 19-year-old tells the BBC how she miscarried as she fled attacks in the western Darfur region.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:01:58 GMT

As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it

The show's themes of unemployment and inequality are all too relatable for Korean viewers.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:39:22 GMT

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure

Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standardsSun, 29 Jun 2025 22:57:37 GMT

'Mariupol is diseased': Residents deny Russian claims occupied city returning to normal

Russian shattered Mariupol with a months-long siege in 2022. Now, it says it's rebuilding it.Sun, 29 Jun 2025 21:00:30 GMT

'Every word has come back to haunt me': China cracks down on women who write gay erotica

At least 30 writers have been arrested across the country since February, a lawyer tells the BBC.Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:28:50 GMT

Millions of 'lovebugs' swarm hikers in South Korea

A hiker who filmed the infestation told local media the bugs at Gyeyangsan mountain were like a "thick carpet".Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:44:11 GMT

When you think you've won £280k, but it's £28

A couple have told the BBC about considering getting married after believing they had won a small fortune.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:22:51 GMT

'A little bit melting': Intense heat across Europe

A new heat record for June of 46C was set in Spain this weekend as Europe experiences an intense heatwave.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:01:33 GMT

Crowds celebrate Pride in New York City, India, Mexico and more

Crowds have gathered at Pride celebrations around the world, including the Pride Parade NYC.Sun, 29 Jun 2025 21:44:40 GMT