Andy Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living in first major policy pledge
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:15:26 GMT
A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his Government would “put its focus where people need it right now”.
Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:18:47 GMT
Iran and the US have traded strikes as hostilities re-escalated this week, with Tehran targeting US military facilities across the Gulf region.
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:01:55 GMT
More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?
Mother killed while asleep with baby ‘was my world’, sister tells BBC
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:41:55 GMT
Kirandeep Kaur, killed as she slept with her baby and husband, leaves behind a 'devastated' family in India.
Britain's Kerr breaks 27-year mile world record in London
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:48:16 GMT
Great Britain's Josh Kerr smashes the long-standing men's mile world record in a spectacular performance at the London Diamond League.
German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:23:31 GMT
Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.
How did England players rate during the World Cup?
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:31:46 GMT
BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assess how the Three Lions' players fared in North America.
Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:48:40 GMT
Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final.
Messi and Tom Brady in disbelief over 'prophetic' Lamine Yamal photo
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:59:23 GMT
Argentina's Lionel Messi says it is "crazy" to be facing Spain's Lamine Yamal in a World Cup final after being photographed with him as a baby.
World Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after US travel permit denied
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:43:40 GMT
Former Spain international Joan Capdevila has made a plea to US President Donald Trump for help after he says he was denied a travel permit to enter the United States before Sunday's World Cup final.
