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Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon, state media says, as Iran claims deal with US near 13 Jun 2026, 10:51 am

The strikes come as Iran's foreign minister said a deal to end fighting with the US is close.

Boy, 14, among arrests after man fatally assaulted 13 Jun 2026, 10:33 am

Essex Police say three teenagers are being questioned on suspicion of murder.

Rugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours list 13 Jun 2026, 9:08 am

Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby league star is knighted.

Linkin Park to make history at UK's biggest rock festival 13 Jun 2026, 8:39 am

Linkin Park will make history as the first female-fronted band to headline Download Festival.

Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told 13 Jun 2026, 8:27 am

Allies of the former defence secretary claim the Treasury tried to shut down the idea.

Social media ban for under-16s would be unenforceable, charity warns 13 Jun 2026, 8:25 am

The focus should be on banning features that make it addictive, head of the Molly Rose Foundation says.

Scotland return to centre stage at last in must-win World Cup opener 13 Jun 2026, 7:20 am

BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sets the scene from Boston as Scotland prepare for their first World Cup match in 28 years.

'It's all they're talking about': Scotland gripped by football fever 13 Jun 2026, 7:04 am

Excitement is building ahead of Scotland's first game in the men's World Cup for 28 years.

Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row 13 Jun 2026, 6:39 am

The prime minister was keen in a BBC interview to erect the highest bar he could to any wannabe successors triggering a leadership contest.

Shopworker sacked for tackling suspected bacon thief 13 Jun 2026, 6:27 am

Eileen Fox had worked at the One Stop Shop in Bootle for four years before she was sacked.

Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions 13 Jun 2026, 5:00 am

Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.

USA start World Cup in style - but will they finally join the elite? 13 Jun 2026, 4:40 am

If there were any doubts the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being a World Cup host, they were dispelled in a 4-1 win over Paraguay.

USA start tournament in style - but will they finally join the elite? 13 Jun 2026, 4:40 am

If there were any doubts the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being a World Cup host, they were dispelled in a 4-1 win over Paraguay.

US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says 13 Jun 2026, 4:09 am

Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.

Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns 13 Jun 2026, 3:54 am

Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.

World Cup kicks off in the US with performances from Katy Perry, Future and Tyla 13 Jun 2026, 2:31 am

Earlier, Canada hosted its own opening ceremony in Toronto, featuring singers Alanis Morrisette and Michael Bublé.

England have training equipment stolen 13 Jun 2026, 2:13 am

England are victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday.

Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency 13 Jun 2026, 2:00 am

The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010.

Staying up to watch the match? Here's how to survive an all-nighter 13 Jun 2026, 1:39 am

Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football.

Palestine Action activists jailed over factory raid 13 Jun 2026, 1:23 am

The case is believed to be the first time that convictions for criminal damage have been classified as terrorism.

David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime 13 Jun 2026, 1:14 am

The painter broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art.

Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup? 13 Jun 2026, 12:56 am

All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.

Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts 12 Jun 2026, 11:05 pm

The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.

Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million 12 Jun 2026, 11:02 pm

The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.

The night people in Belfast fled their homes because of racist violence 12 Jun 2026, 11:00 pm

Reporter Richard Morgan recalls the chaotic scenes he witnessed when reporting on days of disorder in Northern Ireland.

Ed Sheeran found this record in a second-hand store - now it's finally getting attention 12 Jun 2026, 11:00 pm

Allan Taylor is receiving overdue recognition after Ed Sheeran found his 1978 LP in a second-hand shop.

Club revokes Mickelson membership over allegations 12 Jun 2026, 10:50 pm

Phil Mickelson's membership at Farms Golf Club has been revoked amid allegations of inappropriate contact with a female employee at the Californian establishment.

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut 12 Jun 2026, 10:00 pm

Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.

Karren Brady stayed at West Ham despite knowing of Sullivan women's team ban 12 Jun 2026, 9:59 pm

Brady's lawyers said she had "no knowledge" of the allegations made against long-time business partner David Sullivan.

The Keir Starmer Interview: The Analysis 12 Jun 2026, 3:19 pm

Adam and Chris breakdown the Keir Starmer interview.

Mystery of village's elusive 'Granny H' knitter solved 9 Jun 2026, 5:08 am

Granny H has been leaving hundreds of knitted teddy bears, rabbits, dogs and lambs in Hartford village.

'Birdwatching saved me from my gaming addiction' 9 Jun 2026, 4:55 am

At his lowest ebb Edward Bartlett was playing video games 20 hours a day. Now he goes birdwatching.

Ewe won't believe it: 8ft fleece sheared from sheep 7 Jun 2026, 1:23 pm

The fleece came from a Lincoln Longwool sheep on a farm near Spilsby.

Painting bought for $100 in US charity shop sells for £190,000 5 Jun 2026, 1:34 pm

Art teacher Helene Plotkin bought the work in White Plans, New York in 1966, unaware it was by Scottish Colourist FCB Cadell.

Profile: Bradford celebrates David Hockney 15 Nov 2025, 7:15 pm

David Hockney: iconic British artist.

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