Emmanuel Macron visits a children's health centre in Paris on Tuesday, the same day the French parliament voted to ban children from social media. Photograph: Michel Euler/AP View image in fullscreen Emmanuel Macron visits a children's health centre in Paris on Tuesday, the same day the French parli…

By — Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press By — Barry Hatton, Associated Press Barry Hatton, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/tech-innovator-and-old-guard-general-are-focus-of-ukraines-political-crisis Email Facebook T…

What an Airbus plane with folding wings might look like. The company says ‘the value of being able to fold the wings is huge’. Photograph: Airbus View image in fullscreen What an Airbus plane with folding wings might look like. The company says ‘the value of being able to fold the wings is huge’. Ph…

Andy Burnham at the first meeting of his new cabinet. Photograph: Eddie Mulholland/Daily Telegraph/PA View image in fullscreen Andy Burnham at the first meeting of his new cabinet. Photograph: Eddie Mulholland/Daily Telegraph/PA Starmer allies see ‘hint of retribution’ in Burnham reshuffle Former PM…

Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F Kennedy Jr, speaks about suspected healthcare fraud at the Department of Health and Human Services headquarters in Washington DC on 21 July 2026. Photograph: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA View image in fullscreen Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F K…

By — Justin Spike, Associated Press Justin Spike, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/hungarian-prosecutors-raid-orban-partys-data-center-in-embezzlement-probe Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Hunga…

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, Police create cordon on pitch to separate Old Firm fans By Tom English BBC Scotland's chief sports writer Published 1 minute ago It took four months to land but, when it did, the independen…

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By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/deposed-leader-of-turkish-opposition-announces-new-party-to-challenge-erdogan Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Deposed leader of Turkish opp…

The Bab el-Mandeb strait, where Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis are attempting a blockade. Photograph: Reuters View image in fullscreen The Bab el-Mandeb strait, where Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis are attempting a blockade. Photograph: Reuters Houthis threaten to attack shipping tankers if they use Sau…

By — Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/appeals-court-rejects-bidens-bid-to-block-release-of-audio-from-memoir-ghostwriter-interviews Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share o…

Image source, AFP via Corentin Baudry Image caption, A huge plume of smoke has been seen rising near Bordeaux-Mérignac airport By Jaroslav Lukiv Published 9 minutes ago Two firefighters have died while battling a huge blaze near Bordeaux Airport in south-west France, officials have said. The countr…

By — Maria Ramirez Uribe Maria Ramirez Uribe Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-if-you-erase-it-we-will-replace-it-rep-mfume-says-of-black-history-at-smithsonian-museums Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WA…

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Dani Gibson (right) was the most expensive women's player at The Hundred auction By Ffion Wynne BBC Sport Journalist Published 10 minutes ago The Hundred women's competition, The Oval MI London 107-8 (100 balls): Matthews 33 (22); Baker 2-16 Sunrisers Leeds …

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League last season By Daniel Austin , BBC Sport senior journalist  and  Aadam Patel , Football reporter Published 2 minutes ago A consortium led by British-Indian millionaire businessman Amit Bhatia has expressed a…

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By Jaroslav Lukiv Published 1 minute ago Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sacked the country's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi. His dismissal comes just days after the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov - a move that triggered street protests across the country. Ini…

Pete Hegseth speaks during a briefing amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington DC. Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters View image in fullscreen Pete Hegseth speaks during a briefing amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington DC. Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/Reu…

By — Ben Finley, Associated Press Ben Finley, Associated Press By — Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/u-s-and-iran-dig-in-over-control-of-the-strait-of-hormuz Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pintere…

Kaylee Hottle at the world premiere of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire held at TCL Chinese Theatre on 25 March 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photograph: Michael Buckner/Variety/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Kaylee Hottle at the world premiere of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire held at TCL…

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Jon Rahm is one of the superstar names on LIV Golf By Iain Carter Golf correspondent Published 12 minutes ago LIV Golf has suffered another blow with the announcement of a global alliance between the leading men's professional tours. Masters champion Rory Mc…

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Garnacho got eight goals and four assists in 43 games for Chelsea last season in all competitions By Nizaar Kinsella Football reporter Published 4 minutes ago Aston Villa are in talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho on loan, with a potential obligation to buy. Th…

Coastal erosion in Withernsea, East Yorkshire. Lincolnshire and the Humber estuary are the areas most in danger. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Coastal erosion in Withernsea, East Yorkshire. Lincolnshire and the Humber estuary are the areas most in danger. Phot…

Published 11 minutes ago B&M Retail Ltd has been fined £2m over serious food hygiene offences at three stores in Birmingham including foodstuffs gnawed by mice. The company was prosecuted by Birmingham City Council after complaints led to inspections being carried out by its environmental health se…

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The Milky Way galaxy and stars over Emerald Lake in the Lassen Volcanic national park, California. Photograph: John Sirlin/Alamy View image in fullscreen The Milky Way galaxy and stars over Emerald Lake in the Lassen Volcanic national park, California. Photograph: John Sirlin/Alamy Milky Way flipped…

Economists warn another prolonged closure of the strait of Hormuz as a result of renewed US-Iranian conflict could force the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise interest rates. Photograph: Reuters View image in fullscreen Economists warn another prolonged closure of the strait of Hormuz as a result o…

Condon, pictured in 2008, said officers in the unit ‘were told daily as their job to lie, cheat and deceive as a way of life and what they’re asked to do’. Photograph: Luke MacGregor/Reuters View image in fullscreen Condon, pictured in 2008, said officers in the unit ‘were told daily as their job to…

Image source, Reuters By Paul Seddon Political reporter Published 19 minutes ago Andy Burnham has promised to lead a "cost of living government," as he chaired his first cabinet meeting as prime minister. He told his newly-assembled top team that he wanted to make living expenses a key priority, and…

Image source, Getty Images By Mitchell Labiak Business reporter Published 15 minutes ago Lindt has partially U-turned on its decision to hike prices after Easter chocolate sales dropped. The Swiss chocolate maker said a "necessary groupwide" price surge of 11.8% was one of the reasons revenue shrank…

By — Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/french-lawmakers-pass-sweeping-social-media-ban-for-children-under-15 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter F…

Uncollected rubbish during a blackout in Havana this month. The country has been under a US oil blockade since January. Photograph: Yamil Lage/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Uncollected rubbish during a blackout in Havana this month. The country has been under a US oil blockade since Janu…

By — Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press By — Shonal Ganguly, Associated Press Shonal Ganguly, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/indias-youth-led-cockroach-movement-vows-to-continue-protest-after-police-crackdown Email …

Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton with his daughter. Photograph: Courtesy Mia Gonzalez-Swinton View image in fullscreen Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton with his daughter. Photograph: Courtesy Mia Gonzalez-Swinton US identifies soldier killed destroying downed Iranian drone in Iraq Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swint…

Caitlin Gooch in the pasture with her horses Ruth and Ardent. Photograph: Dare Coulter View image in fullscreen Caitlin Gooch in the pasture with her horses Ruth and Ardent. Photograph: Dare Coulter Black lands, Mexican bands: how a southern rural family built a Latino cultural hub As the Latino pop…

The female common marmoset has been named Oyster, after the London transport payment system, and is said to have settled in ‘really well’ at a sanctuary. Photograph: RSPCA/PA View image in fullscreen The female common marmoset has been named Oyster, after the London transport payment system, and is …

Image source, Reuters Image caption, A relative buries Amira al-Masri, who was killed along with her three siblings and parents By David Gritten Published 53 minutes ago An Israeli air strike has killed six members of one family in Gaza City, according to local medics. Video footage showed the famil…

The government convened a panel of people with lived experience of domestic, family and sexual violence to identify gaps in the system and guide reforms. Photograph: Dan Peled/AAP View image in fullscreen The government convened a panel of people with lived experience of domestic, family and sexual …

By — Allen G. Breed, Associated Press Allen G. Breed, Associated Press By — Dave Collins, Associated Press Dave Collins, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/u-s-soldier-killed-in-iraq-was-30-year-old-father-from-north-carolina Email Facebook Twitte…

An aerial view of the Upper East Side of Manhattan on 28 April 2025. Photograph: C Taylor Crothers/Getty Images View image in fullscreen An aerial view of the Upper East Side of Manhattan on 28 April 2025. Photograph: C Taylor Crothers/Getty Images Fourth person dies in New York City legionnaires’ d…

John Healey strides out for his first cabinet meeting as chancellor on Tuesday. He has largely avoided being aligned with any faction. Photograph: Chris J Ratcliffe/Reuters View image in fullscreen John Healey strides out for his first cabinet meeting as chancellor on Tuesday. He has largely avoided…

Image source, Getty Images By Michael Race Business reporter , Reporting from New York Published 14 minutes ago The maker of Wegovy and Ozempic, Novo Nordisk, has launched legal action accusing its arch rival Eli Lilly of false advertising in suggesting its weight-loss drugs perform better. The Dan…

Barnaby Joyce yells at dog to 'sit down' during ABC interview ‘Sit down!’: Australian MP yells at dog then snaps at presenter in live interview Barnaby Joyce had been defending One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s ‘working holiday’ on ABC current affairs show The Australian politician Pauline Hanson –…

Zendaya at a photocall in London for The Odyssey. The earrings are fashioned from the Ziwiye hoard, which was uncovered in Iran in 1947. Photograph: Scott A Garfitt/AP View image in fullscreen Zendaya at a photocall in London for The Odyssey. The earrings are fashioned from the Ziwiye hoard, which w…

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Emi Martinez played in his second World Cup final on Sunday By Mike Peter BBC Sport journalist Published 13 minutes ago Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez says he is considering whether it is "time to step aside" from international football after his side's 1…

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, 'Chaos' & 'comedy refereering' as England beat Argentina By Alastair Telfer BBC Sport journalist Published 12 minutes ago Pressure was on England for their summer Nations Championship fixtu…

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Andy Burnham is an Everton season ticket holder and backs supporters' rights By Dale Johnson Football issues correspondent Published 29 minutes ago Andy Burnham is only into his second day as the UK's Prime Minister , but already people are wondering what th…

Image source, PA Media Image caption, Adeel Khan pictured in January 2025 By Alys Davies Published 11 minutes ago A man has been found guilty of helping escaped prisoner Daniel Khalife while he was on the run. Adeel Khan, 32, from Waltham Forest in east London, assisted Khalife from within jail and …

Titans like Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert dominated in the first half of the gaming year, with early-access sequels like Slay the Spire 2 and Subnautica 2 not far behind.

Image source, Evaristo Sa / AFP via Getty Images Image caption, The low figures for 2025 are welcome news after a peak in areas burned in 2024 By Rachel Flynn Published 57 minutes ago The area burned in Brazil's Amazon in 2025 was far smaller in size than the previous year, according to the deforest…

Federal agents detain a person after a court hearing at immigration court in New York City on 1 July 2026. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Federal agents detain a person after a court hearing at immigration court in New York City on 1 July 2026. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Im…

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Enzo Fernandez played in seven of Argentina's eight 2026 World Cup matches By Michael Emons BBC Sport journalist Published 1 hour ago Midfielder Enzo Fernandez has claimed Argentina represented their nation "in the best possible way" during the World Cup, de…

CJP supporters gather before a march to parliament during a protest demanding the resignation of the education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, on Monday. Photograph: Jai Thakur/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen CJP supporters gather before a march to parliament during a protest dem…

By — Molly Finnegan Molly Finnegan Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-house-oversight-hearing-examines-how-the-smithsonian-presents-u-s-history-under-attack-by-trump Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter W…

Smoke from wildfires settling in the sunset, seen from the shores of Neskantaga First Nation, Ontario. Photograph: Canadian Press/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Smoke from wildfires settling in the sunset, seen from the shores of Neskantaga First Nation, Ontario. Photograph: Canadian Press/Sh…

Watch Texas police officer pull man from burning car To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Watch Texas police officer pull man from burning car Close Bodycam and dashcam footage shows a police officer rescue a man seconds before his car was en…

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Newcastle United will still wear the current crest in the 2026-27 season By Ciaran Kelly Newcastle United reporter Published 12 minutes ago Newcastle United supporters are set to vote on a new crest, with the club poised to change their badge for the first t…

Image source, Máirtín Mac Gabhann Image caption, Dáithí Mac Gabhann received a heart transplant after an eight year wait By Finn Purdy BBC News NI Published 21 July 2026, 08:42 BST Updated 46 minutes ago A nine-year-old boy who inspired changes to Northern Ireland's organ donation laws has recei…

Image source, PA Media Image caption, Ben Stokes's hundred was his 10th in List A cricket Published 14 minutes ago Ben Stokes grabbed the headlines once again with a typically gutsy century on his return to competitive action for the first time since retiring from Test cricket three weeks ago. He ev…

Image source, EPA/Shutterstock Image caption, A mural of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has been succeeded by his son Mojtaba, in Tehran By Amir Azimi BBC Persian Published 20 minutes ago After 10 days of exchanging strikes with the US over control of the vital Strait of Hor…

Joshua Kerry Photograph: The Sun View image in fullscreen Joshua Kerry Photograph: The Sun Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, court told Joshua Kerry appears at Westminster magistrates court charged with murder of former MP earlier this month A man has appeared in court charged w…

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Jacob Bethell was retained by Birmingham Phoenix in a contract worth £340,000 By Ffion Wynne BBC Sport Journalist Published 5 minutes ago England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of The Hundred with a knee injury sustained during the recent one-…

The New York Times building in New York, New York. Photograph: Kylie Cooper/Reuters View image in fullscreen The New York Times building in New York, New York. Photograph: Kylie Cooper/Reuters Trump administration sought phone records of New York Times journalists and their relatives Officials sough…

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Manchester United have 46,800 season-ticket holders at Old Trafford By Daniel Austin BBC Sport senior journalist Published 6 minutes ago Manchester United fans have reacted with fury after " thousands" had their season-ticket accounts restricted. The action …

James Desborough, 40, said he had ‘made some bad decisions’ but denied the murders. Photograph: Facebook View image in fullscreen James Desborough, 40, said he had ‘made some bad decisions’ but denied the murders. Photograph: Facebook Convicted killer denies murdering two friends whose remains were …

Image source, Getty Images Published 21 November 2019 Updated 1 hour ago The UK government generally spends more than it raises in tax. To fill this gap it borrows money, but that has to be paid back - with interest. Why does the government borrow money? The government gets most of its income from t…

Wolves started returning to Denmark in 2012 after they were eradicated 200 years earlier. Photograph: Rolf Larsen/Getty Images/500px Plus View image in fullscreen Wolves started returning to Denmark in 2012 after they were eradicated 200 years earlier. Photograph: Rolf Larsen/Getty Images/500px Plus…

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, Watch: Inside Ryanair plane flying with dislodged window By Emer Moreau Business reporter Published 34 minutes ago An incident on a Ryanair flight which saw a passenger partially sucked out…

Image source, Catherine Falls Commercial via Getty Images Image caption, The water operator said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban Published 21 July 2026, 11:15 BST Updated 31 minutes ago Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban affecting 16 million people after an "exceptionally warm and …

By Nathan Edwards BBC Sport Like everywhere, the world's smallest island nation has been gripped by football fever for the past six weeks. But once Spain lifted the World Cup trophy on Sunday, almost every trace of football on Nauru stopped. Football is almost non-existent on this Pacific island. Na…

Image source, PA Media By Joe Pike Political correspondent Published 6 minutes ago Shortly after Andy Burnham telephoned a number of Keir Starmer's allies to sack them from the cabinet on Monday afternoon, John Healey received the signal to head to Number 10. Wearing a suit and one of his many red t…

Defense secretary Pete Hegseth will appear on the Hill on Tuesday. He's looking for a $350 billion funding boost, as the war Iran once again flares up with no end in sight.

The movement, which began as a satirical protest, has evolved into a nationwide challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

Thames Water’s hosepipe ban will cover more than 10 million customers across London and the Thames valley. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA View image in fullscreen Thames Water’s hosepipe ban will cover more than 10 million customers across London and the Thames valley. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA Thames Water jo…

A satellite view of Bertha forming over the eastern Gulf of Mexico, near Florida on 20 July 2026. Photograph: CSU/CIRA & NOAA/Reuters View image in fullscreen A satellite view of Bertha forming over the eastern Gulf of Mexico, near Florida on 20 July 2026. Photograph: CSU/CIRA & NOAA/Reuters Tropica…

Salah Sarsour speaks after being released from immigration detention in Indiana on 18 June 2026. Photograph: Yaseen Najeeb View image in fullscreen Salah Sarsour speaks after being released from immigration detention in Indiana on 18 June 2026. Photograph: Yaseen Najeeb Interview Muslim leader speak…

President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.

Image source, Reuters Image caption, Prosecutors have opened an investigation into manslaughter after the man's death in Bologna By Laura Gozzi Published 16 minutes ago Protests have taken place in Italy after the death of a Moroccan-born man while being forcibly restrained by two police officers in…

Iran-backed Houthis say they will blockade a waterway on the Red Sea. And, the FDA continues to investigate Taylor Farms lettuce as a source of the Cyclospora outbreak despite a retracted test.

Andy Burnham makes his first speech as British prime minister in Downing Street on Monday. Photograph: Tejas Sandhu/SOPA Images/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Andy Burnham makes his first speech as British prime minister in Downing Street on Monday. Photograph: Tejas Sandhu/SOPA Images/Shutte…

Louise Haigh will head up new department, which takes in parts of the Cabinet Office, Treasury and housing ministry. Photograph: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Louise Haigh will head up new department, which takes in parts of the Cabinet Office, Treasury and housing ministry. P…

The Meliá Cohiba in Havana, one of 34 hotels where the Spanish hotel chain is to cease operations. Photograph: Adalberto Roque/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The Meliá Cohiba in Havana, one of 34 hotels where the Spanish hotel chain is to cease operations. Photograph: Adalberto Roque/AFP/…

A US military screengrab claiming to show Iranian weaponry targeted at an unknown location. Photograph: US Central Command/Reuters View image in fullscreen A US military screengrab claiming to show Iranian weaponry targeted at an unknown location. Photograph: US Central Command/Reuters First Thing: …

Image source, PA Media By Joshua Nevett Political reporter Published 5 September 2025 Updated 25 minutes ago Earlier this year, Angela Rayner was weighing up whether to reach for the Labour crown if Sir Keir Starmer's leadership was challenged. The resolution of an HMRC investigation into her tax af…

Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has said that Ottawa is ready to deepen trade talks with the United States, after US president Donald Trump ordered fresh tariffs targeting Canada. “This is the latest in a series of unilateral US trade actions that …

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Construction of the Digital Campus in Manchester will not be completed before 2032 By Judith Moritz , Special correspondent  and  Daniel Wittenberg , senior producer Published 10 minutes ago Civil servants based in central London have been offered reloca…

Image source, Police Scotland Image caption, Cole Turley (left) and Jay Stewart were two of the three attackers Published 21 July 2026, 11:26 BST Updated 7 minutes ago Three teenagers have been jailed for murdering a 16-year-old boy during a confrontation between rival groups on a beach in North Ayr…

John Healey walks in Downing Street after being appointed chancellor Photograph: WIktor Szymanowicz/NurPhoto/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen John Healey walks in Downing Street after being appointed chancellor Photograph: WIktor Szymanowicz/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Defence shares rise after Andy …

Singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, looks on during his arraignment for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez in Los Angeles, California, on 20 April 2026. Photograph: Ted Soqui/EPA View image in fullscreen Singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, looks on during his arraignment for the mur…

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Anthony Taylor's last Premier League game was the fixture between West Ham United and Leeds United on 24 May By Dale Johnson Football issues correspondent Published 3 minutes ago Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from refereeing with immediate effe…

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Joel Mawhinney, from Bangor, County Down, appeared on America's Got Talent By Holly Fleck  and  Barry O'Connor , BBC News NI Published 5 hours ago A 50th birthday gift from her fellow Spice Girls, a picture of a dog and a mobile phone. Those were the priz…

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Fairbanks, Alaska, in June 2021. Photograph: Jacob Boomsma/Getty Images/iStockphoto View image in fullscreen Fairbanks, Alaska, in June 2021. Photograph: Jacob Boomsma/Getty Images/iStockphoto Suspect who sent anonymous tip to Alaska police charged with 1993 killing Christopher Popps, 54, arrested i…

A protester holding a portrait of Abderrahim Fakir during a demonstration in Bologna on Monday night. Photograph: Michele Lapini/Reuters View image in fullscreen A protester holding a portrait of Abderrahim Fakir during a demonstration in Bologna on Monday night. Photograph: Michele Lapini/Reuters P…

Image source, RSPCA Image caption, The monkey has been named Oyster Published 36 minutes ago A marmoset monkey has been rescued by animal welfare officers after being found abandoned inside a laundry bag on a bus in north-west London. The female primate was discovered by a driver on the route 302 bu…

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Javier Tebas was heavily critical of Gianni Infantino, who has been president of Fifa since 2016 By Mike Peter BBC Sport journalist Published 7 minutes ago La Liga president Javier Tebas has called for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to step down, claiming t…

The Houthis, a Shiite militia in Yemen, which is aligned with Iran, have announced a naval blockade of a key waterway, the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait.

In Africa, 66.6% of the population was unable to afford a healthy diet in 2025, more than double the levels in Asia or Latin America and the Caribbean. Photograph: Jasmin Merdan/Alamy View image in fullscreen In Africa, 66.6% of the population was unable to afford a healthy diet in 2025, more than d…

Image source, Reuters By David Gritten Published 3 minutes ago Lebanon's army says its troops have begun deploying to a "pilot zone" in the south of the country following the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-brokered agreement reached last month. A statement from the army command said units h…

Workers at the New York stock exchange during morning trading last week. Photograph: Michael M Santiago/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Workers at the New York stock exchange during morning trading last week. Photograph: Michael M Santiago/Getty Images Two in five Americans believe stock marke…