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Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match
Police chiefs say the government's "late announcement" means forces would have to take officers away from other duties.

On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
The BBC travels to the city of Bandar Abbas - the first international journalists to visit the Iranian side of the strait.

Ukrainian woman named by Interpol as main suspect in Monaco bomb attack
Monaco's prosecutor's office says the suspect is no longer in Monaco.

NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day
The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.

France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather
Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.

Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope
A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up.

'Less than 10% sheep': How millions may have unknowingly eaten goat, skin and fat kebabs
Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.

What will guests wear to Taylor Swift's wedding?
Romantic, fairytale vibes could dominate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding event in New York City on Friday.

Greek man found guilty of murdering Scottish woman in Crete
The body of Jean Hanlon from Dumfries was found in the waters off the Greek island in 2009.

Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax
But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.

Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds
The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.

Huge VAR call prolongs Ronaldo's last dance but ends Modric's
Veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo gets another day on the World Cup stage after Croatia are denied a late equaliser by a huge VAR call.

Tuchel wants young England fans to stay up for 1am World Cup clash - but should they?
England's must-win match against Mexico kicks off at 01:00 BST on Monday - disco naps and spoiler-free recaps may be needed.

Victorious Portugal pay emotional tribute to Jota
One year after his death, Portugal are using Diogo Jota's memory to help inspire them at the 2026 World Cup.

Why Wonderwall has become England's World Cup anthem
Post-victory singalongs between England fans and players have become a new tradition this summer.

No-gift policy for Taylor Swift, but how much should you give at a wedding?
Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.

After 250 years the American Dream is surviving, but only just
The American Dream has persisted since the days of the Founding Fathers, but faith in the ideal is fading

Weekly quiz: Why did the princess climb the UK's three highest peaks?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Iran nuclear and military damage revealed after restricted satellite images released
Targets hit include ballistic missile infrastructure, nuclear sites, and naval bases.

I started selling clothes from my nana's house - now I'm turning over £10m
Murci has grown from a side hustle to being featured on Love Island and promoted by influencers.

'Truly international network' of men drugging and raping women uncovered, NCA says
Eight arrests have been made as the National Crime Agency says it has identified 270 people linked to the abuse websites.

Iran begins public mourning for Ayatollah killed in February
Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla from Friday ahead of days-long funeral events.

Tackle workplace sickness to unlock hidden growth, former John Lewis boss says
More than 250 of the UK's biggest employers have signed up to his 'Get Britain Working' taskforce.

Rare copy of US Declaration of Independence found by volunteer in UK archives
The newly discovered copy is one of only 11 of its kind in the world.

Mother says new custodial sentences for daughter's rapists 'better' but still 'not enough'
Two teenage boys convicted of rape had initially been given non-custodial sentences but have since been handed a four year detention.

Gannet colonies could take 15 years to recover from bird flu
The 2022 outbreak led to an "unprecedented deadly blow" to the seabird colonies in Scotland and Wales.

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What Does It Cost To Keep The UK Safe?
The government releases it’s long awaited defence investment plan.

Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history?
A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power

Zendaya stars in this heated tennis love triangle
A love triangle forms between three tennis players.

Germany want Klopp talks as Nagelsmann resigns
The German football association is seeking talks with Jurgen Klopp about becoming their men's national team coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned.

Huge Snicko VAR call prolongs Ronaldo's last dance but ends Modric's
Veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo gets another day on the World Cup stage after Croatia are denied a late equaliser by a huge VAR call.