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Why question marks hang over McGregor's UFC return
Conor McGregor ends a five-year absence when he returns against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on Sunday, but there are many who believe the controversial fi…
Death, silence, and survival inside New Jersey State Prison
A firsthand account shows how isolation and neglect can make incarceration a slow form of death in U.S. prisons.…
Protests engulf Indian state after rape and murder of 11-year-old girl
Innocent man lynched by mob in West Bengal as police killing of suspect further escalates tensionsProtests have engulfed the Indian state of West Beng…
How do England stop Norway - and Haaland?
As England prepare to face Norway, how can Thomas Tuchel's side prepare for their main threat - star striker Erling Haaland?…
Man fatally shot by ICE in Texas was not intended target, homeland security says
Immigration agents were looking for a different person when they shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a traffic stop, officials say.…
GMB warns Labour MPs that cap on political donations could endanger party funding
Exclusive: Sources say Labour whips are calling MPs urging them to heed union’s warning and not vote for capOne of Britain’s biggest trade unions has …
First Palestinian legislative elections in 20 years announced
First Palestinian legislative elections in 20 years announced…
'What old timers can do' - the evolution of Belgium's golden generation
BBC Sport explores what is behind Belgium's progress to the last eight of the World Cup, and whether they were too easily discounted among the contend…
Police warn against protest misinformation amid Glasgow disorder
Disturbances linked to false claims spread online by bad actors ‘tapping into fears within the community’Scottish police have warned people to factche…
Condemned ex-PM Hasina plans December return to Bangladesh
Despite facing a death sentence, exiled Sheikh Hasina pledges to return, setting up a legal clash with Dhaka’s leaders.…
Reform Greater Manchester candidate criticised over ‘migrant rapists’ comments
Sian Astley doubles down on stance that people who advocate open borders should have to house ‘criminals and rapists’ who enter UKUK politics live – l…
Pressure mounts on Texas to address brutal heat crisis in prison cells
State hit by new wrongful death lawsuit by family of Jason Wilson, who died in ‘brutally hot, un-airconditioned’ cellTexas, the state with the largest…
MPs call on UK government to host televised emergency briefing on climate emergency
As UK swelters in another heatwave, 50-minute Chris Packham film outlines threats to security, economy and healthMPs are calling on the UK government …
How an Egypt-Argentina World Cup game became a referendum on Palestine
Contested calls and rival flags showed how Palestine now shapes debates over power and fairness in sport.…
Andy Burnham (Almost) Wins
Burnham on track to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him.…
India is becoming a shaping power
Modi’s tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand reveals a broader Asia Pacific strategy.…
Fall in funding cuts aid to 1 million women: UN
The US was the first to slash billions in foreign assistance in 2025, but other major donors have followed suit.…
'People don't realise how at risk they are': A day with an ambulance service in a heatwave
The BBC join a crew based in Exeter as the UK sizzles in one of its longest-running heatwaves.…
England advised to avoid alcohol around matches
England men's players are advised to avoid drinking alcohol on the day before and the day after matches, under new behaviour guidelines.…
Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister
Lisa Nandy was speaking as 322 Labour MPs voted to back Burnham, meaning he is likely to become leader.…
Wildfires in southern Spain kill at least 12
Andalusia's deadliest fire comes as heatwaves across Europe have left swaths of the continent highly vulnerable.…
England vs Norway: All to know ahead of FIFA World Cup quarterfinal
Haaland vs Kane and other key factors before World Cup 2026 showdown between England and Norway in Miami.…
Bayeux Tapestry smuggled into Britain for first visit in 1,000 years
The loan of the artwork is seen as symbolic of French-British relations as London works to mend ties post-Brexit.…
Bodies found in cars as deadly Spain wildfire kills at least 12
Bodies found in cars as deadly Spain wildfire kills at least 12…
Ann Widdecombe: Brexit-backing, animal-loving Strictly star
A leading figure on the right of British politics who reinvented herself as a reality TV star.…
Burnham urged to ditch Mahmood’s migrant settlement plans to stop Labour being ‘imitation’ of Reform – UK politics live
Burnham set to be next PM with strong support from all wings of the party as 322 Labour MPs back him Good morning. Even the BBC has (almost) given up …
Developing countries spend more repaying foreign debt than on education, UN reveals
Unesco report shows children lost out to servicing debt in 113 countries, with 18 spending five times more on loansMost developing countries spent les…
Ann Widdecombe, former Tory MP and Reform UK member, dies aged 78
Widdecombe was a prominent Eurosceptic and known for her socially conservative viewsAnn Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP has died aged 78.A statement…
Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78
Ann Widdecombe became a dominant pro-Brexit voice later in her career.…
Tense standoff at an anti-migrant protest in a South African town
Locals at an anti-migrant protest wielded sticks in an attempt to evict suspected undocumented residents of Alexandra.…