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The NCA said they had uncovered a ‘truly international network’ of organised drug-facilitated sexual abuse Photograph: kieferpix/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The NCA said they had uncovered a ‘truly international network’ of organised drug-facilitated sexual abuse Photograph: kieferpix/Gett…
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Burnham arriving for LBC’s Andrew Marr show, after taking the unusual decision not to take any questions after Monday’s speech in Manchester. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Burnham arriving for LBC’s Andrew Marr show, after taking the unusual decision not to take any q…
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Since late May, fewer than half of homes listed for auction each week have successfully sold. About 40% of listed homes are being sold before auction. Photograph: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Since late May, fewer than half of homes listed for auction each week have succ…
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Premier Chris Minns will address the NSW Labor party conference on Saturday, with an announcement on train manufacturing expected. Photograph: Bianca De Marchi/AAP View image in fullscreen Premier Chris Minns will address the NSW Labor party conference on Saturday, with an announcement on train manu…
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Image source, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary Image caption, Vickrum Digwa was jailed for life with a minimum of 21 years for Henry Nowak's murder Published 3 July 2026, 16:35 BST Updated 1 minute ago The man who murdered student Henry Nowak is seeking to appeal against his conviction and s…
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Louisiana’s attorney general, Liz Murrill, in January 2025. Photograph: Chris Graythen/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Louisiana’s attorney general, Liz Murrill, in January 2025. Photograph: Chris Graythen/Getty Images Louisiana court halts criminal indictment against state attorney general Re…
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Image source, Julia Quenzler Image caption, A sketch of Al-Salem wearing an oxygen mask, and accompanied by a translator, at an earlier hearing in March via video link By Neil Henderson Published 32 minutes ago A former Syrian Air Force intelligence colonel accused of shooting protesters has been de…
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By — Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press By — Dánica Coto, Associated Press Dánica Coto, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/venezuelans-rush-to-identify-the-bodies-of-their-loved-ones-as-earthquake-deaths-multi…
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By Sara Girvin Ireland correspondent Published 3 July 2026, 14:57 BST Updated Just now Three men accused of murdering journalist Lyra McKee in Northern Ireland more than seven years ago have been found not guilty. The 29-year-old author died after being shot as she stood close to police vehicles, wa…
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The CEO of Awaze said bookings near lakes and lochs were up 12% on last year and that coastal destinations including those in Cornwall were popular. Photograph: Jim Wileman/Alamy View image in fullscreen The CEO of Awaze said bookings near lakes and lochs were up 12% on last year and that coastal de…
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Zipcar pulled the plug on the loss-making operation in London in late 2025. Photograph: Terry Leebray/Alamy View image in fullscreen Zipcar pulled the plug on the loss-making operation in London in late 2025. Photograph: Terry Leebray/Alamy London has lost ‘catastrophic’ 89% of car club vehicles sin…
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Image source, Instagram/@denizgoktasx Image caption, Deniz Göktaş is seen as one of Turkey's most popular stand-up comics By Paul Kirby , Europe digital editor , Merve Kara-Kaska , BBC Turkish  and  Zeynep Erdim , in Istanbul Published 3 July 2026, 12:30 BST Updated 1 hour ago Stand-up comed…
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Image source, GMP Image caption, Shabir Ahmed was the head of a gang which abused girls as young as 12 By Joshua Nevett Political reporter Published 20 minutes ago UK government officials are in talks with Pakistan about the possibility of deporting a Rochdale grooming gang ringleader to the country…
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Bev Craig, the leader of Manchester city council, is running for mayor in the byelection on 30 July. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Bev Craig, the leader of Manchester city council, is running for mayor in the byelection on 30 July. Photograph: Christopher Thom…
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Martha Avila, 76, was killed when Michael Butler’s Tesla Model 3 crashed into her home (pictured). Photograph: Terry Allbritton, Harris County Constable Precinct 5 View image in fullscreen Martha Avila, 76, was killed when Michael Butler’s Tesla Model 3 crashed into her home (pictured). Photograph: …
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Image source, Getty Images By Liv McMahon Technology reporter Published 14 minutes ago Parents should not publicly post images of their children online due to the growth of AI-generated abuse imagery, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned. Along with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), it said…
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Image source, Getty Images By Aadam Patel Football reporter Published 14 minutes ago A year ago today, the football world was stunned by the death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car crash. Jota, 28, had won the Premier League title with the Reds just weeks before hi…
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Image source, Leicestershire Police Image caption, Ansreen Bukhari - mother of TikTok influencer Mahek Bukhari - was convicted along with her daughter of the murder of Saqib Hussain and Hashim Ijazuddin in February 2022 By Will Jefford East Midlands Published 3 July 2026, 13:11 BST Updated 9 minutes…
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Shabir Ahmed, 73, was freed from HMP Leeds on Thursday despite three failed attempts to secure parole. Photograph: Greater Manchester police/PA View image in fullscreen Shabir Ahmed, 73, was freed from HMP Leeds on Thursday despite three failed attempts to secure parole. Photograph: Greater Manchest…
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A still from a video released as part of new guidance from the National Crime Agency and the Internet Watch Foundation. Photograph: IWF/Vimeo View image in fullscreen A still from a video released as part of new guidance from the National Crime Agency and the Internet Watch Foundation. Photograph: I…
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Image source, Reuters Image caption, Fans cheer England's World Cup victory over DR Congo in a pub garden on Wednesday By Ian Aikman Published 18 minutes ago Police have criticised the timing of the government's decision to let pubs stay open until 05:00 BST on Monday for England's World Cup match a…
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Andalucía’s president, Juan Manuel Moreno Bonilla, speaks at the first session of his investiture debate in Seville last month. Photograph: Francis Gonzalez/Sopa Images/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Andalucía’s president, Juan Manuel Moreno Bonilla, speaks at the first session of his investi…
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Pubs across England and Wales will be able to stay open late for England’s World Cup match against Mexico, which kicks off at 1am on Monday. Photograph: Scott Heppell/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Pubs across England and Wales will be able to stay open late for England’s World Cup match …
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Starling Bank reported a 6% drop in revenue in the year ended in March. Photograph: Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/REX/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Starling Bank reported a 6% drop in revenue in the year ended in March. Photograph: Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/REX/Shutterstock Starling Bank to …
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Zohran Mamdani arrives for a news conference at Gracie Mansion in New York City on 9 March 2026. Photograph: Leonardo Muñoz/AFP via Getty Images View image in fullscreen Zohran Mamdani arrives for a news conference at Gracie Mansion in New York City on 9 March 2026. Photograph: Leonardo Muñoz/AFP vi…
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By Merlyn Thomas , Barbara Metzler , Benedict Garman  and  Alex Murray Published 12 minutes ago The extent of damage to some of Iran's military and nuclear sites has been revealed for the first time after more than a quarter of a million previously restricted high-resolution satellite images wer…
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Anthony Caro’s Star Flight at Albion Barn and Fields in south Oxfordshire. Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Anthony Caro’s Star Flight at Albion Barn and Fields in south Oxfordshire. Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The Guardian Salvaged steel and a slice of countryside…
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By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/russia-unleashes-massive-barrage-on-ukraine-killing-at-least-30-people-as-putin-shrugs-off-energy-concerns Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter …
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Sam Curran played the last of his 24 Tests in 2021 By Stephan Shemilt Cricket correspondent at Emirates Old Trafford Published 21 minutes ago Sam Curran wants the opportunity to fill the vacancy left by Ben Stokes, but said he will not be putting pressure on…
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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, Watch: Murderer filmed with gun in street chase Published 16 minutes ago A man who shot dead a 15-year-old boy in a children's play area during a family music festival in west London has be…
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will have to keep out Lionel Messi, perhaps the greatest player of all time By Dale Johnson Football issues correspondent Published 18 minutes ago Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, …
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Image source, Reuters By Tabby Wilson Published 1 hour ago Iran has begun several days of public mourning and funeral processions for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, more than four months after he was killed in strikes launched by the US and Israel. The former Ayatollah's body wil…
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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, Kane scores late winner as England overcome DR Congo to reach last 16 Published 23 minutes ago The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of Engla…
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Damaged to the residential building where the bomb went off on ​Monday evening. Photograph: Syspeo/SIPA/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Damaged to the residential building where the bomb went off on ​Monday evening. Photograph: Syspeo/SIPA/Shutterstock Woman suspected in Monaco parcel bombing …
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Large banners bearing the image of Ali Khamenei are displayed across Tehran. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Large banners bearing the image of Ali Khamenei are displayed across Tehran. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images First Thing: Iran to show defiance in six-day funeral f…
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People shelter from the sun while walking on the Millennium Bridge in London during the heatwave on 27 June. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen People shelter from the sun while walking on the Millennium Bridge in London during the heatwave on 27 June. Photo…
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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, 'The Azteca erupts!' Quinones fires Mexico into lead By Emlyn Begley BBC Sport journalist Published 50 minutes ago Julian Quinones' path to being a Mexican hero has been unorthodox - not le…
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Donald Trump on 26 June. Photograph: ABACA/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Donald Trump on 26 June. Photograph: ABACA/Shutterstock Democrats will have ‘field day’ with Trump inquiries if they win House, legal experts say Investigations into president and corruption charges will get heavy scrut…
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By Ben Collins BBC Sport journalist Published 7 minutes ago The German football association is seeking talks with Jurgen Klopp about becoming their men's national team coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned. Nagelsmann requested to be relieved of his duties on Thursday following the team's early exi…
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Image source, PA Media Image caption, The King started proceedings in Jedburgh for an exhibition game By David Knox BBC Scotland News , Reporting from Jedburgh Published 2 July 2026 King Charles has played a part in a historic hand ba' game in the Scottish Borders - despite some concern from his se…
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Image source, PA Media Image caption, Gannets on Bass Rock were first exposed to H5N1 bird flu in 2022 By Craig Hutchison BBC Scotland News Published 10 minutes ago Gannet populations at two of the world's largest colonies are not expected to recover from the impact of 2022's bird flu outbreak for a…
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Image source, NASA Image caption, Artist's impression of the Swift observatory which was built to study the cosmos By Pallab Ghosh Science Correspondent Published 3 minutes ago A Nasa-funded spacecraft has been sent into space to catch a falling telescope. The Swift observatory detects some of the m…
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By Katie Hunter BBC Scotland , Reporting from Crete Published 4 minutes ago A Greek man has been found guilty of murdering a Scottish woman in Crete 17 years ago. Jean Hanlon's body was found in water off Heraklion in March 2009 A 54-year-old man – who under Greek law will not be named until the …
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Image source, Bloomberg via Getty Images Image caption, Yann LeCun, founder of AMI Labs, is developing a new AI system By Ben Morris Technology of Business Editor Published 8 hours ago "We don't have robots that are nearly as good at understanding the physical world as a rat," says Yann LeCun, one o…
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Image caption, Customers have been told to ditch the garden hose from 10 July, or earlier ideally By Galya Dimitrova South of England Published 1 hour ago A hosepipe ban is being introduced for about one million customers across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight for a second year in a row. Southern Wa…
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Image source, Reuters By Divya Arya BBC World Service Published 3 minutes ago Warning: This story contains descriptions of abuse Instagram has been running paid adverts promoting child sexual abuse material in India, a BBC Eye investigation has found. The ads, seen by the BBC World Service, use term…
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Lyra McKee. Her friends described the verdict as ‘heartbreaking’. Photograph: Chiho Tang/Oranga Creative/PA View image in fullscreen Lyra McKee. Her friends described the verdict as ‘heartbreaking’. Photograph: Chiho Tang/Oranga Creative/PA Three men found not guilty of murdering journalist Lyra McK…
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Image source, AFP via Getty Images By Grace Eliza Goodwin Published 8 hours ago As rumors swirl about her imminent New York City nuptials, megastar Taylor Swift - a master at controlling her public image - has kept any details under wraps. Swift, 36, who has been mum on the subject, may be marrying …
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‘The climate the country has today is fundamentally different to the one it had when the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence.’ Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen ‘The climate the country has today is fundamentally different to the one it had when the foun…
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Firefighters and international rescuers search the remains of a collapsed building in La Guaira, Venezuela. Photograph: Manu Quintero/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Firefighters and international rescuers search the remains of a collapsed building in La Guaira, Venezuela. Photograph: Manu Qui…
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Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. Andy Burnham , the lead contender to succeed prime minister Keir Starmer, has hinted at some of his tax proposals as he draws up plans to revitalise Britain’s high streets. In his first interview since being elected MP for Makerfield, Bur…
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Froome won the last of his four Tour de France titles in 2017 By Mandeep Sanghera BBC Sport journalist Published 7 minutes ago Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome has brought an end to his illustrious career in professional cycling. The 41-year-old …
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Donald Trump is making the 250th birthday of the US all about him. Illustration: Guardian Design View image in fullscreen Donald Trump is making the 250th birthday of the US all about him. Illustration: Guardian Design Friday briefing: The US at 250: who gets to tell the story? In today’s newsletter…
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, England fans have an allocation of 3,000 when they play Mexico at the Azteca By Dale Johnson Football issues correspondent Published 40 minutes ago Tickets originally bought by England fans for Monday's World Cup last-16 game against Mexico have been reliste…
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Donald Trump at a Nato summit in The Hague, Netherlands, in June 2025. He insists he wants Europe to take the lead role in its defence and has moved to scale back US commitments. Photograph: Piroschka Van De Wouw/Reuters View image in fullscreen Donald Trump at a Nato summit in The Hague, Netherland…
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Image source, Olivia Prince Image caption, Olivia Prince, founder of Murci, started the business from humble surroundings By Angharad Thomas BBC Wales Published 2 July 2026 Updated 2 hours ago Olivia always loved fashion, but never imagined a side hustle from her grandmother's house would grow into …
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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, If you're a lover of a takeaway doner kebab, you may not be after watching this By Will Fyfe BBC Wales Published 2 July 2026 Updated 47 minutes ago Millions of people are likely to have eat…
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Norway fans perform the Viking row in the stands during the group stage match against Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium. Photograph: James Gill/Danehouse/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Norway fans perform the Viking row in the stands during the group stage match against Senegal at New Yo…
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Darweish Mohamed, 15, was allegedly stabbed and left to die outside a Craigieburn hospital in Melbourne. Photograph: GoFundMe/PR IMAGE View image in fullscreen Darweish Mohamed, 15, was allegedly stabbed and left to die outside a Craigieburn hospital in Melbourne. Photograph: GoFundMe/PR IMAGE Tribu…
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How much leeway Andy Burnham’s has will depend partly on the Bank of England and whether he can avoid provoking a negative bond market reaction. Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/Reuters View image in fullscreen How much leeway Andy Burnham’s has will depend partly on the Bank of England and whether he c…
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People gather near the Citic Tower in Beijing on 26 June, after reports emerged of plane debris at the base of the Chinese capital’s tallest building. Photograph: Adek Berry/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen People gather near the Citic Tower in Beijing on 26 June, after reports emerged of p…
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Cooling systems are being installed in the courtyard of the Grand Mosalla mosque in Tehran to help mourners in Iran cope with the expected 40C heat. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Cooling systems are being installed in the courtyard of the Grand Mosalla mosque in Tehran to…
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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, Late drama and VAR controversy as Croatia denied equaliser By Neil Johnston BBC Sport journalist at Toronto Stadium Published 8 minutes ago BBC commentator Steve Wilson called it "one of th…
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Trump hijacks America at 250 celebrations – podcast 00:00:00 00:00:00 This weekend marks 250 years since the signing of the declaration of independence, but Donald Trump is making the celebration all about himself. As the anniversary approaches, Jonathan Freedland talks to the Atlantic’s Yoni Appelb…
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The Christian Brothers has obtained a moratorium on all current and future civil claims by child abuse survivors, throwing dozens of pending trials into chaos and halting hundreds more cases. Composite: Guardian Design View image in fullscreen The Christian Brothers has obtained a moratorium on all …
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A Taylor Swift poster at Madison Square Garden. Photograph: Andrew H Walker/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen A Taylor Swift poster at Madison Square Garden. Photograph: Andrew H Walker/Shutterstock Flowers, food and a fairytale castle: Taylor Swift wedding comes to New York Singer and fiance Tr…
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Image source, Getty Images By Mitchell Labiak Business reporter Published 40 minutes ago Tackling unemployment linked to long-term illness will unlock economic growth that's "hiding in plain sight", former John Lewis chair Sir Charlie Mayfield has said. More than 250 of the UK's biggest employers, i…
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Former St Kilda AFL footballer Nicky Winmar will face a pre-sentence hearing after being found guilty of assault. Photograph: Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Former St Kilda AFL footballer Nicky Winmar will face a pre-sentence hearing after being found guilty of assaul…
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The party general secretary is a highly influential role and Burnham will want a close ally in the post. Photograph: Hannah McKay/Reuters View image in fullscreen The party general secretary is a highly influential role and Burnham will want a close ally in the post. Photograph: Hannah McKay/Reuters…
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Oleksandr Usyk (left) won an Olympic gold medal before dominating as a cruiserweight and heavyweight in the professional ranks By Kal Sajad BBC Sport boxing journalist Published 13 minutes ago Heavyweight Oleksandr Usyk is in talks with Dana White's Zuffa Bo…
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The Golden Gate Bridge after it was blocked by protesters in April 2024. Photograph: Paul Kuroda/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The Golden Gate Bridge after it was blocked by protesters in April 2024. Photograph: Paul Kuroda/AFP/Getty Images Pro-Palestine protesters who blocked Golden Gat…
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Ebony Bell has been handed a $300 fine and a 12-month community corrections order after assaulting Lidia Thorpe in 2024. Photograph: Con Chronis/AAP View image in fullscreen Ebony Bell has been handed a $300 fine and a 12-month community corrections order after assaulting Lidia Thorpe in 2024. Photo…
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Image source, Johnny Image caption, Johnny and Lottie were gifted £4,000 at their wedding last September By Yasmin Rufo Business reporter Published 1 hour ago Being a wedding guest can be expensive - there's travel, accommodation, you might even treat yourself to a new outfit - then there's another…
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Portugal paid tribute to Diogo Jota after their World Cup win against Croatia By Neil Johnston BBC Sport journalist in Toronto Published 2 July 2026 Updated 1 minute ago Portugal paid a touching tribute to Diogo Jota at the end of their remarkable World Cup …
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Hospitals have been told to implement the new standards as soon as possible. Photograph: Jeff Moore/PA View image in fullscreen Hospitals have been told to implement the new standards as soon as possible. Photograph: Jeff Moore/PA People awaiting hospital treatment to get three weeks’ notice under N…
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Image source, Reuters Image caption, The current outbreak of Ebola in the DRC and Uganda began in May Published 7 hours ago A trial of potential treatments for the strain of virus behind the current deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has begun, the World Health Organizat…
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A billboard in Tehran features a picture of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran is set to hold a multi-day mass funeral for the late supreme leader, amid heightened regional tensions. Photograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA View image in fullscreen A billboard in Tehran features a picture of Ayatollah Ali Kham…
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Ronaldo levels from penalty spot for Portugal This content is not available in your location. There was an error Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo draws his side level from the penalty spot against Croatia during their round of 32 game in Toronto. Watch more Fifa World Cup 2026 video. Available to …
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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, Highlights: Superb England beat South Africa to set up World Cup final against Australia By Matthew Henry BBC Sport Journalist at The Oval Published 10 minutes ago The 'F' word came up agai…
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An NSO Group branch in Sapir, Israel. The company sells software for stopping serious crime and terror attacks. Photograph: Amir Levy/Getty Images View image in fullscreen An NSO Group branch in Sapir, Israel. The company sells software for stopping serious crime and terror attacks. Photograph: Amir…
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Jérémie Queyras, the artist, said he hoped viewers would ‘immediately recognise [Angela] Merkel in the picture’. Photograph: Tobias Schwarz/AFP/Getty View image in fullscreen Jérémie Queyras, the artist, said he hoped viewers would ‘immediately recognise [Angela] Merkel in the picture’. Photograph: …
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Episode details News , · 30 Jun 2026 , · 42 mins What Does It Cost To Keep The UK Safe? Newscast Play Bookmark Bookmark Subscribe Subscribe Available for over a year Today, Keir Starmer has unveiled the long awaited defence investment plan which promises an extra £15 billion to help equip the armed …
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Keir Starmer visits an aeronautics factory in Berkshire. Researchers believe defence supply chains are highly international and could result in jobs being created in other countries. Photograph: WPA/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Keir Starmer visits an aeronautics factory in Berkshire. Resear…
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Image source, Jack Garland / BBC Image caption, The Strait of Hormuz has been partially reopened since June as part of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement By Nawal Al-Maghafi Senior international investigations correspondent, BBC World Service , Reporting from Bandar Abbas, Iran Published 16 minutes ag…