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U.S. military says it struck multiple targets in Iran as ceasefire is strained by 2nd day of attacks
The ongoing strikes in the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war again spinning out of control.

Summer feeling Sunday with heat on the way
Highs will again climb into the 70s and 80s.

Keeping kids entertained over the summer
Organization helps connect kids to out of school time programs over the summer months.

'I had so much hope': Fear grips Haitian communities after Supreme Court ruling unwinds protection from deportation
Thursday's ruling means hundreds of thousands are facing the prospect of deportation.

Misiorowski throws 105.5 mph pitch, Brewers beat Cubs 6-2
Brewers manager Pat Murphy, who had surgery Thursday for a ruptured disk in his back, guided his club from a safe spot near the dugout.

Jacob Misiorowski's 105.5 mph pitch ties for 3rd-fastest since tracking began in 2008
Jacob Misiorowski downplayed the emphasis on velocity after throwing a 105.5 mph pitch.

Pat Murphy to manage Brewers Friday after successful back surgery Thursday
The team also said that Murphy's hip surgery that was scheduled during the all-star break has now been postponed until after the season.

State government working to keep up with rapid AI development
The Evers administration and the Legislature are working on different initiatives related to understanding AI.

Former Sun Prairie principal reaches deferred prosecution agreement
Sun Prairie parents reacted Friday to the deal Jennifer Ploeger made that will allow her to avoid jail time.

Brown Deer woman charged in multi-million-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme
As part of the nationwide crackdown, a Mequon medical provider was also charged in a prescription drug diversion conspiracy.

Landspout causes damage in Illinois' cornfield
A landspout, a weak tornado, caused damage to a cornfield in Fayette County, Ill. on Thursday, despite no thunderstorm.

Person receiving treatment for rabies in Shawano County
The person was exposed to a bat that tested positive for the disease.

Enbridge to pay $275,000 in settlement over 2019 pipeline leak
Enbridge allegedly violated the state's spills law when it didn't notify the Wisconsin DNR in a timely manner about a valve failure.

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approves funding for bluff erosion at Sheridan Park
The Board voted 13-2 on Thursday to authorize over $1.1 million in funding for the project.

988's LGBTQ+ hotline to relaunch this year. But the group that helped start it might be excluded
The Trevor Project is not eligible to offer the service because it is no longer a “current and active” member of the national program.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Strawberry Festival, Pride on Brady, Cheese Capital Festival
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Health experts keep Summerfest attendees healthy
On top of staying hydrated and wearing sunscreen, Aurora Health Care encourages wearing comfortable shoes and clothing.

Wheelchair takes flight in magical 'Mary Poppins' show
Lead actress Mari Koopmans is stepping into history as the first performer to take flight in a wheelchair during a production of "Mary Poppins Jr."

'You can see the synergy here already’: Bucks welcome 2 first-round draft picks
Guard Brayden Burries and forward Nate Ament are part of the Bucks now as the franchise moves past the Giannis Antetokounmpo era.

Crews face flooding, downed power lines in Green Bay
The latest rough weather in Wisconsin deluged Green Bay.

World News

Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exit
Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach following the nation's group exit from the World Cup.

'Every person saved is a miracle': Families call to trapped loved ones in region devastated by Venezuela quakes
Families keep vigil at buildings where they fear their loved ones are trapped, but face an impossible task to move heavy debris.

US launches strikes on Iran after second shipping attack
Iran says it has launched retaliatory attacks at US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Burnham will need a Moscow test as well as Makerfield test, says ex-military chief
Former Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says defence must be a priority for the next prime minister.

Lib Dems face call for inquiry into deselection of election candidate
The party has admitted it unlawfully discriminated against David Campanale because of his religious beliefs.

Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban
Children under the age of 16 have been prevented from 10 key social media platforms in Australia since December 2025.

Scotland's ill-fated World Cup story finally at a sorry end
BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sums up his verdict on the nation's World Cup exit.

Who could England face in last 32 after qualifying for next round?
England secure top spot in Group L and a World Cup last-32 tie against a third-placed team with a 2-0 win over Panama on Saturday.

I'm in therapy for my 14-hour-a-day phone addiction and I'm determined to beat it
Addiction treatment centres say more clients are coming for help with "out-of-control" phone use.

The Papers: 'Devolution revolution' and 'the cost of cool'
Andy Burnham's economic policy speech next week and the record heatwave dominate Sunday's papers.

Sort Your Life Out: The four most common cluttering mistakes and how to fix them
Tidying expert Dilly Carter shares her best tips on organising your kitchen, lounge and clothes.

Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge on belly laughs, sibling vibes and Enola Holmes
Brown talks to the BBC about having her "hands and heart" all over the detective adventure series.

These women said no to having kids - here's why
From financial constraints to worries about the environment, women tell the BBC why they do not want kids.

Heatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark and Czech Republic
An estimated 150 million people are now experiencing temperatures of over 35C across Europe.

Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises
Xbox consoles, Nintendo's new Switch 2 and Valve's Steam Deck are just some of the gadgets seeing price hikes in recent months.

How Andy Burnham's school teacher inspired him to believe in himself
Steve Harrington says he had to convince the front-runner for Labour leader into going to Cambridge University.

117 dead dogs found at California 'no-kill' animal rescue - many with gunshot wounds
Hundreds more animals are still missing from the California facility as investigators continue excavating the grounds.

Thunderstorms delay hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights
More than 900 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK.

Man charged with rape and murder after girl's death
Kevin Kerjean, 31, remains in custody after the body of a two-year-old was found on Thursday.

Raducanu quits practice as Wimbledon fitness fears grow
Emma Raducanu's chances of being fit for Wimbledon look to be in considerable doubt after the Briton cut short her practice on Saturday.

We host strangers for dinner every month - now we have 60 new friends
After 2 years in Belfast, Nidhi Pal and Vik Parashar found a creative way to make new friends - a monthly dinner party with strangers.

I'm 98 but I still do my 40 press-ups every day
Bill Kober, who lives in Woodbridge, is proving that age is just a number... one press-up at a time.

Banned swimmer's daughters to realise family's Commonwealth Games dream
Annette Cowley was not allowed to compete at the 1986 Games as she was caught in a political storm.

Rescued sewage work eggs hatch into five ducklings
The eggs were spotted in a nest at risk of toppling over on the surface at a sewage treatment works.

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Boiling point: The week of extreme heat
Danger to life warnings and record heat: how the UK and Europe struggled to cope.

The King (sort of) reveals his finances
King Charles has become the first monarch to reveal their tax bill, paying £12.9m.

Gripping, star-studded environmental thriller
Past ties drag corporate lawyer Rob into conflict with a company he usually assists.

Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exit
Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach following the nation's group exit from the World Cup.

Job done - but England will not win World Cup unless they improve
England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.

Scotland's ill-fated World Cup story finally at a sorry end
BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sums up his verdict on the nation's World Cup exit.