Published 20 June 2026 The 2026 men's World Cup is under way with excited football fans cheering on their teams. But what type of fan are you - a die-hard enthusiast analysing all the tactics, a bag of nerves who watches from behind the sofa or an eternal optimist happy to go with the flow? Take our…

Hospitality venues now need to inform customers if the fish and seafood on their menus is Australian or imported. Photograph: Lucas Martin/Little Image Co/Supplied View image in fullscreen Hospitality venues now need to inform customers if the fish and seafood on their menus is Australian or importe…

Image caption, Betsi Cadwaladr health board has been beset by problems since its inception in 2009 By Jenny Rees , Wales health correspondent  and  Eleri Griffiths , BBC Wales Published 30 June 2026, 15:41 BST Updated 19 minutes ago Wales' largest health board has been given a "final chance" to …

Scott Bessent, the US secretary of treasury, speaks during a panel at a conference at the Washington Hilton in Washington DC on 26 June. Photograph: Nathan Posner/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Scott Bessent, the US secretary of treasury, speaks during a panel at a conference at the Washingto…

Shabir Ahmed was convicted of multiple counts of rape and sexual offences against girls as young as 12. Photograph: Greater Manchester Police/PA View image in fullscreen Shabir Ahmed was convicted of multiple counts of rape and sexual offences against girls as young as 12. Photograph: Greater Manche…

The US team is seeking details of a plan for Iran to charge tolls in the strait of Hormuz. Photograph: Amirhosein Khorgooi/AP View image in fullscreen The US team is seeking details of a plan for Iran to charge tolls in the strait of Hormuz. Photograph: Amirhosein Khorgooi/AP US-Iran talks over $6bn…

Protesters rally outside the US supreme court in Washington DC on 1 Apr 2026. Photograph: Jay Mallin/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Protesters rally outside the US supreme court in Washington DC on 1 Apr 2026. Photograph: Jay Mallin/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock US supreme cour…

Paul Flack’s death comes six years after the loss of his younger sister. Photograph: Instagram View image in fullscreen Paul Flack’s death comes six years after the loss of his younger sister. Photograph: Instagram Brother of late TV star Caroline Flack dies Inquest opened into death of Paul Flack, …

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Lexi Minetree (left) portrays a young Elle Woods, while the original actress Reese Witherspoon serves as an exec producer By Tiffany Wertheimer Published 15 minutes ago Amazon Prime has taken on the daunting task of reviving a much-beloved noughties rom-com.…

By — Mark Sherman, Associated Press Mark Sherman, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/supreme-court-strikes-limits-on-party-spending-in-federal-elections-backing-gop-appeal Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share …

Manny Rutinel answers a question during a debate between Democratic candidates running for Colorado’s eighth congressional district on 28 May 2026. Photograph: Brice Tucker/The Greeley Tribune via AP View image in fullscreen Manny Rutinel answers a question during a debate between Democratic candida…

By — Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-rep-tom-kean-jr-says-he-was-recovering-from-depression-during-months-long-absence-from-congress Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH:…

By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-johnson-very-disappointed-in-supreme-court-ruling-upholding-birthright-citizenship Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Johnson …

Image source, Getty Images By Jack Fenwick , Political correspondent  and  James Gregory , Political reporter Published 8 minutes ago Andy Burnham plans to spend some of his working week in Manchester if he becomes prime minister, the BBC has been told. It is not clear whether he will spend a se…

Image source, Reuters Image caption, Cape Verde's Vozinha celebrates with fans By Sakshi Venkatraman Published 17 minutes ago It took 90 minutes for Vozinha, Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper, to become a world-wide sensation with more Instagram followers than NFL legend Tom Brady. Vozinha's impre…

Elon Musk is the world’s richest person by a wide margin, helped by SpaceX and Tesla shares. Photograph: Image Press Agency/Alamy View image in fullscreen Elon Musk is the world’s richest person by a wide margin, helped by SpaceX and Tesla shares. Photograph: Image Press Agency/Alamy Number of billi…

Abortion rights supporters stage a counter protest during the 50th annual March for Life rally on the National Mall on 20 January 2023 in Washington DC. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Abortion rights supporters stage a counter protest during the 50th annual March …

Traders work on the floor of the NYSE in New York Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., June 22, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Photograph: Brendan McDermid/Reuters View image in fullscreen Traders work on the floor of the NYSE in New York Traders wo…

Voters cast their ballots at the Community Presbyterian Church on election day in Merrick, New York, on 4 November 2025. Photograph: James Carbone/Newsday via Getty Images View image in fullscreen Voters cast their ballots at the Community Presbyterian Church on election day in Merrick, New York, on…

Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who has long coached his daughters' and other girls basketball teams at school, wrote the court's majority opinion.

Nigel Farage speaking in Norwich, Norfolk on Monday. Photograph: Martin Pope/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Nigel Farage speaking in Norwich, Norfolk on Monday. Photograph: Martin Pope/Getty Images Nigel Farage received £270,000 from gold marketer he promotes Reform UK leader’s Direct Bullion…

Andy Burnham is likely to face pressure to appoint a high number of female cabinet ministers, especially if he replaces Rachel Reeves as chancellor with a man. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Andy Burnham is likely to face pressure to appoint a high number of female cab…

Image source, Getty Images Published 6 minutes ago The US Supreme Court has ruled that states can ban transgender women from competing in female school and college sports. The court considered cases from students in two different states who had challenged bans on participation. The two states, Idaho…

The decision firmly rejected the executive order that Trump issued on the first day of his second term.

Williams' Wimbledon legacy before return to Centre Court This content is not available in your location. There was an error A look back at Serena Williams' Wimbledon legacy to date, including her seven singles titles and remarkable comeback from retirement before her return to Centre Court. WATCH MO…

Image source, BBC/Joshua Falcon Image caption, Students from St Gregory Primary School in Sudbury could not believe their eyes when The Rock appeared at a Moana event By Jo Black , at Potters Field Park, London  and  George King Published 30 June 2026, 13:28 BST Updated 6 minutes ago Primary scho…

One person said of Vadym Iermolaiev that he was ‘nicer than 95% of people on that level … always smiling.’ Photograph: Twitter X View image in fullscreen One person said of Vadym Iermolaiev that he was ‘nicer than 95% of people on that level … always smiling.’ Photograph: Twitter X ‘He isn’t politic…

A protest outside the supreme court in Washington DC on 13 January 2026, in Washington. Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP View image in fullscreen A protest outside the supreme court in Washington DC on 13 January 2026, in Washington. Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP US supreme court upho…

The detention centre in Gjadër, Albania, is operated by the Italian government under a five-year deal. Photograph: Florion Goga/Reuters View image in fullscreen The detention centre in Gjadër, Albania, is operated by the Italian government under a five-year deal. Photograph: Florion Goga/Reuters Ita…

Image source, PA Media Image caption, Former Sheffield United footballer Maddy Cusack was found dead at her home in Derbyshire By Samantha Noble East Midlands Published 8 minutes ago The coach of former Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack had called her a "psycho" and was playing mind games with he…

One of the study’s authors said she was now personally invested in exercises such as cycling, planks and pilates after finding the research so compelling. Photograph: Thomas Barwick/Getty Images View image in fullscreen One of the study’s authors said she was now personally invested in exercises suc…

Railway staff reportedly had difficulties contacting the farmer responsible for the animals to move them off the track (file photo). Photograph: Paul Springett A/Alamy View image in fullscreen Railway staff reportedly had difficulties contacting the farmer responsible for the animals to move them of…

Activists stage a demonstration near the Houses of Parliament asking the government to reject any proposed plans for Rosebank oilfield. Photograph: Denise Baker/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Activists stage a demonstration near the Houses of Parliament asking the government to reject any pro…

By — Tim Sullivan, Associated Press Tim Sullivan, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/fact-checking-the-trump-administrations-challenges-to-birthright-citizenship Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter…

Andy Burnham gives a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, 29 June 2026. Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/Reuters View image in fullscreen Andy Burnham gives a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, 29 June 2026. Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/Reuters Burnham’s No 10 North ‘wi…

Image source, Reuters Image caption, US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff took part at the first round of talks with Iran in Switzerland By David Gritten Published 9 minutes ago US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law ‌Jared Kushner are in Doha to discuss the US…

By Ben Chu , Policy and analysis correspondent , Anthony Reuben  and  Tom Edgington , BBC Verify Published 9 minutes ago The government has published the much-delayed Defence Investment Plan (DIP) and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the additional spending represents a "huge historic s…

By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/supreme-court-upholds-state-laws-banning-transgender-girls-and-women-from-school-sports Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Supreme Court up…

Canadians share hopes and wishes for America's 250th birthday To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Canadians share hopes and wishes for America's 250th birthday Close For America’s 250th birthday, BBC journalists in Toronto, Montreal and Va…

A young migrant (centre) queues in Almeria to buy a bus ticket to Valladolid, to obtain a vulnerability certificate to regularise migration status. Photograph: Nacho Doce/Reuters View image in fullscreen A young migrant (centre) queues in Almeria to buy a bus ticket to Valladolid, to obtain a vulner…

Sister Leticia Ugboaja. Photograph: Our Lady of Sorrows Church View image in fullscreen Sister Leticia Ugboaja. Photograph: Our Lady of Sorrows Church ICE releases Texas nun intercepted walking to church dressed in her habit Diocese officials in south Texas say a nun was released after members of Co…

A man whose legal name is Santa Claus is facing allegations he attempted to prey on an underage boy. Photograph: Kenner Police View image in fullscreen A man whose legal name is Santa Claus is facing allegations he attempted to prey on an underage boy. Photograph: Kenner Police New Orleans man named…

The WBD takeover deal will create a media powerhouse controlling assets including: the Hollywood studios behind franchises including Superman, Batman and Top Gun; the UK’s Channel 5; news channel CNN; TNT Sports; and Paramount+ and HBO Max streaming services. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA View image in …

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Christian Fuchs has swapped football for cricket in the space of a single weekend By Jonty Colman BBC Sport journalist Published 9 minutes ago On the same weekend that Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket, a former Premier League wi…

Lawyers were given little advance warning about the Christian Brothers’ proposed moratorium. Photograph: John White Photos/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Lawyers were given little advance warning about the Christian Brothers’ proposed moratorium. Photograph: John White Photos/Getty Images Lik…

Sainsbury’s said it had its ‘biggest ever’ week on ice-cream, pizza and salads last week. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Sainsbury’s said it had its ‘biggest ever’ week on ice-cream, pizza and salads last week. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images Sainsbury’s chief says gr…

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Katie Swan is just inside the world's top 200 By Emily Salley , BBC Sport journalist at Wimbledon  and  Harry Poole , BBC Sport journalist at Wimbledon Published 5 minutes ago Katie Swan became the first British singles player to reach the second round a…

Wind turbines and rows of solar panels in Qingyang, Gansu province. Photograph: Chen Kun/VCG via Getty Images View image in fullscreen Wind turbines and rows of solar panels in Qingyang, Gansu province. Photograph: Chen Kun/VCG via Getty Images China is a clear winner from Trump’s war in Middle East…

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Deschamps has proved adept at handling big-name players such as Mbappe By Umir Irfan Football tactics correspondent Published 12 minutes ago It is hard to argue against the suggestion that France have the best squad in international football. You might there…

Gambling ads would be banned during live sport and at other times under the government’s plans. Photograph: Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Gambling ads would be banned during live sport and at other times under the government’s plans. Photograph: Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images L…

Image source, EPA Image caption, Vehicles and homes are submerged in floodwater in the Ghanaian capital By Thomas Naadi , BBC Africa , Reporting from Accra  and  Hafsa Khalil Published 11 minutes ago At least 13 people have died in Ghana's capital, Accra, after torrential rain resulted in severe…

Achraf Hakimi of Morocco pours water over himself to cool down in the heat during the Fifa World Cup 2026 Group C match between Brazil and Morocco at New York New Jersey Stadium on 13 June 2026. Photograph: Catherine Ivill/AMA/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Achraf Hakimi of Morocco pours wate…

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Image source, Pacemaker Image caption, Noah Donohoe was found dead almost a week after he went missing in June 2020 By Kevin Sharkey BBC News NI Published 1 hour ago The jury in the Noah Donohoe inquest has retired to consider its verdict. The 14-year-old disappeared and died in north Belfast in Jun…

By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/supreme-court-rejects-trump-limits-on-birthright-citizenship Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Supreme Court rejects Trump limits on birth…

The US supreme court seen reflected in a security camera. Photograph: Tom Brenner/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The US supreme court seen reflected in a security camera. Photograph: Tom Brenner/Getty Images First Thing: Supreme court backs Trump’s ability to fire agency chiefs but rules agai…

Chris Martin performing with Coldplay at the Bull and Gate, London, April 1999. Photograph: Sarah Lee/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Chris Martin performing with Coldplay at the Bull and Gate, London, April 1999. Photograph: Sarah Lee/The Guardian Chris Martin’s lost James Bond theme goes on …

The prosecutor did not identify the victims, but AP reported that he told a press conference that: “One of the three injured is a woman in life-threatening condition. The other is a man who is no longer in life-threatening condition and a child whose life isn’t in danger, he said. He didn’t provide …

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Hunter Henderson is the son of a professional footballer - but chose a tennis pathway By Jack Hadaway-Weller , Yorkshire  and  Lulu Johnston-Knight , Yorkshire Published 22 minutes ago Wimbledon is in full swing and all eyes are on the British players - …

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Klopp has been working as a pundit for German TV at the World Cup By Constantin Eckner BBC Sport German football expert Published 11 minutes ago For Germany fans the unthinkable has happened. Not only another early exit at a major tournament but a first Worl…

The $4bn upgrade plans highlight the breadth of the US military and security establishment’s footprint in the UK. Composite: Guardian Design/NurPhoto/Shutterstock/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The $4bn upgrade plans highlight the breadth of the US military and security establishment’s footpr…

The former Tory politician James Evans, right, was announced as a Reform MP by the party’s leader Nigel Farage in February. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PA View image in fullscreen The former Tory politician James Evans, right, was announced as a Reform MP by the party’s leader Nigel Farage in Februa…

A few years ago, experts worried about a "new normal" of elevated violent crime in the U.S. Now the country is flirting with breaking its all-time low murder rate

Screenshot from Grand Theft Auto VI, which is expected to be one of the bestselling games of all time. Photograph: Rockstar Games View image in fullscreen Screenshot from Grand Theft Auto VI, which is expected to be one of the bestselling games of all time. Photograph: Rockstar Games Grand Theft Aut…

Live election results: Get the latest on Colorado's U.S. Senate, U.S. House and gubernatorial primary races.

Image source, Graham Robson/ Geograph Image caption, Numbers have fallen steadily at the school By Giancarlo Rinaldi South Scotland reporter Published 29 June 2026 Updated 9 minutes ago Parents at Scotland's smallest secondary school have urged the local authority to reject plans for its closure. Du…

Image source, Family handout Image caption, Jess Turnbull followed in her father's footsteps by joining Northumbria Police, her parents previously said By Mark Denten North East and Cumbria correspondent Published 30 June 2026, 11:11 BST Updated 2 hours ago A 19-year-old police officer who died afte…

Hello, and welcome to the US politics live blog. In a significant victory for the president on Monday, the court granted him the ability to fire leaders of some independent US agencies at will, in a move one advocacy group called “disastrous.” The decision to expand presidential powers overturns a p…

Kash Patel speaks during a press conference at the Department of Justice headquarters in Washington DC on 23 June 2026 Photograph: Bonnie Cash/UPI/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Kash Patel speaks during a press conference at the Department of Justice headquarters in Washington DC on 23 June 2…

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The West End Girl tour sees Allen perform songs from the album inspired by her divorce By Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Published 7 minutes ago Lily Allen has defended her latest tour after some fans said they felt short changed by the length of the…

Jeffrey Epstein (left) and Donald Trump pose together at the Mar-a-Lago estate, in Palm Beach, Florida, in 1997. Photograph: Davidoff Studios Photography/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Jeffrey Epstein (left) and Donald Trump pose together at the Mar-a-Lago estate, in Palm Beach, Florida, in 1…

As the Supreme Court today weighs the Trump administration's effort to revoke birthright citizenship, NPR looks at what else the White House has done to curb illegal and legal migration.

Image source, GMP Image caption, Shabir Ahmed was the head of a gang which abused girls as young as 12 Published 32 minutes ago The ringleader of a notorious Rochdale grooming gang is set to be released from jail this week and cannot be deported, his victims have been told. Shabir Ahmed, 73, known t…

The Supreme Court is expected to make a long-awaited ruling on birthright citizenship today, on the high court's last day of its term. And, the U.S. murder rate approaches a record low.

Image source, BBC Sport Image caption, Scotland's Finn Russell and New Zealand's Ardie Savea will be two of the superstars to collide in the Nations Championship By Mike Henson BBC Sport rugby union news reporter Published 5 minutes ago The scoreline is emphatic: 9-1 and counting. When it comes to R…

The UK steel industry has warned of ‘devastating’ consequences from the EU quota plans. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The UK steel industry has warned of ‘devastating’ consequences from the EU quota plans. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images EU halves duty-free steel quo…

Image source, BBC Weather Watcher Hang Ross Image caption, BBC Weather Watcher Hang Ross got this dramatic shot from Swanage, Dorset Published 30 June 2026, 07:50 BST Updated 2 hours ago With clear a night the glowing Strawberry Moon was a spectacle above the skies over Hampshire and Dorset. Marking…

The U.S. and Iran will resume peace talks Tuesday, SCOTUS expected to make a decision on birthright citizenship, Colorado voters head to the polls.

July 1 marks the official opening of a program that allows federal dollars to go toward short-term workforce training programs. So far just 11 states have created roadmaps for colleges to apply.

Image source, PA Media Image caption, A glider bus was set on fire during violent unrest in Belfast on 9 June Published 7 minutes ago A man has been charged with riot, attempted murder and two counts of arson endangering life with intent following violent disorder in Belfast. The 29-year-old was arr…

2:25 Timeline based on CCTV shows movements of Australian man charged with murdering Thai teen Thai police investigate if Australian man charged over 17-year-old girl’s murder linked to other unsolved cases Police say there are similarities but no evidence of links between Thunchanok Donhomla’s alle…

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Markwayne Mullin was approved as Kristi Noem's successor in March By Ben Collins BBC Sport journalist Published 4 minutes ago The United States' head of homeland security said he "danced a happy dance" when Iran were eliminated from the World Cup. Iran misse…

Anti-immigrant protesters march in Durban, South Africa on Tuesday. Photograph: Rogan Ward/Reuters View image in fullscreen Anti-immigrant protesters march in Durban, South Africa on Tuesday. Photograph: Rogan Ward/Reuters Police units deployed across South Africa before anti-immigration marches Gov…

146 Venezuelans were deported from Texas to Caracas on June 24. Hours later, while the deportees were in a guarded hotel, powerful twin earthquakes struck.

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, Relive the thrilling penalty shootout between Germany and Paraguay By Ben Collins BBC Sport journalist Published 1 hour ago Orlando Gill continued his remarkable journey from obscurity as h…

Keir Starmer gives a speech during a visit to Malloy Aeronautics in Berkshire after the publication of the long-delayed defence investment plan on Tuesday. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA View image in fullscreen Keir Starmer gives a speech during a visit to Malloy Aeronautics in Berkshire after the …

Home secretary Shabana Mahmood last April with French police officers at Zuydcoote, near Dunkirk. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Home secretary Shabana Mahmood last April with French police officers at Zuydcoote, near Dunkirk. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/AFP/Ge…

A man smokes fentanyl in Española, New Mexico. Photograph: Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A man smokes fentanyl in Española, New Mexico. Photograph: Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images Analysis Did US drug agents allow lethal fentanyl to hit New Mexico’s…

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Kobbie Mainoo is yet to play at this World Cup Published 20 minutes ago Former England captain Wayne Rooney says he would start Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo instead of Elliot Anderson in Wednesday's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo. Mainoo h…

Netherlands crumble in penalty shootout as Morocco reach last 16 This content is not available in your location. There was an error Netherlands miss three spot kicks as Morocco come from behind to beat the Dutch on penalties in Monterrey to reach the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. MATCH REPORT: Neth…

Image source, Estunlar.fo Image caption, The Faroe Islands serve as the inspiration from the Shetland tunnels project By James Cook , Scotland Editor  and  John Johnston , BBC Scotland , Reporting from Lerwick Published 29 June 2026 Updated 2 hours ago Undersea tunnels connecting some of the UK…

Child safety minister Amanda Camm has not answered questions about how often children have slept in offices both before and after the October 2024 election. Photograph: Darren England/AAP View image in fullscreen Child safety minister Amanda Camm has not answered questions about how often children h…

Labor MP Josh Burns with his partner, Georgie Purcell, photographed in 2025. The couple receive anti-Jewish hate, Burns told the antisemitism royal commission. Photograph: Christopher Hopkins/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Labor MP Josh Burns with his partner, Georgie Purcell, photographed in…

Real household disposable income fell by 0.8% from January to the end of March. Photograph: Maureen McLean/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Real household disposable income fell by 0.8% from January to the end of March. Photograph: Maureen McLean/Shutterstock UK disposable incomes squeezed by p…

The Telegraph joins a stable of Axel Springer brands including Bild and Die Welt. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The Telegraph joins a stable of Axel Springer brands including Bild and Die Welt. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images Telegraph’s £575m takeover by German gr…

Image source, PA Media Image caption, The book, donated as part of a wider collection of 1970s memorabilia, sat in the shop for several months before its inscription was discovered By Miriam Barker BBC Wales Published 30 June 2026, 13:45 BST Updated 1 hour ago A book signed by Sir Paul McCartney has…

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Serena Williams won seven of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles at Wimbledon By Amy Lofthouse BBC Sport senior journalist Published 7 minutes ago For Serena Williams, everything and nothing has changed on her return to Wimbledon. She is not the same woman who …

Megan Clement, seven months pregnant, walks her dog in a park in Montreuil during the record-breaking heatwave over the weekend. Photograph: JB Russell/Panos Pictures View image in fullscreen Megan Clement, seven months pregnant, walks her dog in a park in Montreuil during the record-breaking heatwa…

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, Ted and his father met Catherine, Princess of Wales while embarking on the Three Peaks Challenge By Sarah Julian , BBC Radio WM  and  Eleanor Lawson , West Midlands Published 16 minutes…

A couple in their 50s or 60s were severely injured, authorities said, while a 13-year-old who is ‘very likely related’ was less seriously hurt. Photograph: Alexandre Dimou/Reuters View image in fullscreen A couple in their 50s or 60s were severely injured, authorities said, while a 13-year-old who i…