Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:18:59 GMT
Football's world governing body abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal.
Spain's PM blames traffickers after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta from Morocco
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:03:47 GMT
Spain said most had returned to Morocco by Friday evening, as Italy suspended its Schengen agreement on free movement with Madrid.
Labour's Bev Craig elected Greater Manchester mayor, succeeding Andy Burnham
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:53:54 GMT
Labour's Bev Craig secures nearly double the number of votes won by Reform UK's Sian Astley.
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes in latest bid to find kidnappers
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:46:44 GMT
Investigators hope the notes' "distinct linguistic characteristics" may be recognised by a member of the public.
Victims of disgraced funeral boss demand industry regulation
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:55:15 GMT
Campaigners say "full statutory regulation" must be brought in following Legacy funerals scandal.
Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:43:10 GMT
An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum.
How Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's Rein Me In broke the UK's singles chart record
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:52:16 GMT
The duet has spent 19 non-consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, breaking a 73-year-old record.
India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:58:12 GMT
Ballistic experts say the dozens of tiny round punctures are tell-tale signs of pellet gun injuries.
Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:58:27 GMT
Donald Trump insists Israel is "very happy" with a proposal for the Palestinian group to give up weapons in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal.
Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:41:10 GMT
Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.
