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The majority of Americans are proud but worry about direction of the country

The majority of Americans are proud but worry about direction of the country

As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, Americans reflect on the state of the nation in the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.…

Venezuelan sky turns deep red as sun sets over Caracas

Venezuelan sky turns deep red as sun sets over Caracas

Venezuelan sky turns deep red as sun sets over Caracas…

Time for Tuchel to show hand as England enter World Cup danger zone

Time for Tuchel to show hand as England enter World Cup danger zone

England coach Thomas Tuchel must now play his strongest hand as he enters the danger zone in a World Cup of shocks, says chief football writer Phil Mc…

Family of boy attacked by crocodile thank zoo staff who rescued him

Family of boy attacked by crocodile thank zoo staff who rescued him

The boy remains at Addenbrooke's Hospital in a stable condition, police say.…

FIFA World Cup: Wednesday schedule, predictions and bracket update

FIFA World Cup: Wednesday schedule, predictions and bracket update

England, Argentina and Belgium chase Round of 16 spots as Cape Verde eyes historic upset.…

‘Happy vowel’ is a key indicator of social class in Manchester accents, study finds

‘Happy vowel’ is a key indicator of social class in Manchester accents, study finds

Final vowel in words such as happy, baby and chilly varies clearly by social class across the city Pronunciation of the “happy vowel” is one of the ke…

Girl reveals rape trauma ahead of sentence review

Girl reveals rape trauma ahead of sentence review

The teenager is one of two girls who were raped by two boys in Fordingbridge, Hampshire.…

Doorbell camera helps neighbours pull woman from fire

Doorbell camera helps neighbours pull woman from fire

The group were given instructions to enter the house via the doorbell's remote intercom function.…

World Cup fans sweat through US 'heat dome'

World Cup fans sweat through US 'heat dome'

As scorching heat left the US east coast baking in the middle of the World Cup, the BBC caught up with fans braving the weather to support their team.…

Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador to advance in World Cup

Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador to advance in World Cup

Mexico lost seven consecutive times at that same stage from 1994 to 2018 and didn't advance past the group stage in 2022. Now, the 40-year wait is ove…

Mexico rampant at fortress Azteca - and England could be next

Mexico rampant at fortress Azteca - and England could be next

Mexico have won all four games and not conceded a goal at this World Cup. Their last-16 opponents must also contend with playing at the Azteca Stadium…

Watch: Mount Etna eruption creates trail of bright orange lava

Watch: Mount Etna eruption creates trail of bright orange lava

A stream of thick orange lava was seen trailing from Europe's biggest active volcano, Mount Etna in Italy, snaking through the mountain.…

Lobbing Federer changed his life – the cult hero back at Wimbledon

Lobbing Federer changed his life – the cult hero back at Wimbledon

Marcus Willis is best known for playing Roger Federer on Wimbledon's Centre Court but, 10 years on, he says he is not defined by that magical moment.…

'Could be worse' - Americans on the state of the nation in its 250th year

'Could be worse' - Americans on the state of the nation in its 250th year

The BBC spoke to US citizens across the country ahead of its big anniversary celebration this weekend.…

World’s oceans experience hottest June ever, scientists say more heat ahead

World’s oceans experience hottest June ever, scientists say more heat ahead

European Union monitors say the first half of 2026 was 'marked by sustained and exceptional ocean warmth'.…

Supreme Court’s divided ruling on birthright citizenship may be revisited

Supreme Court’s divided ruling on birthright citizenship may be revisited

The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling on birthright citizenship could signal that the issue could return to the Court.…

Tutoring centre roof collapses killing 14 children in Pakistan

Tutoring centre roof collapses killing 14 children in Pakistan

At least 14 children were killed when the roof of a private tutoring centre collapsed outside Lahore, Pakistan.…

Mexico set up potential England last-16 tie after win over 10-man Ecuador

Mexico set up potential England last-16 tie after win over 10-man Ecuador

Mexico cruise into the last 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed contest at the Azteca Stadium.…

Win or go home: The U.S. to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup knockout game

Win or go home: The U.S. to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup knockout game

The U.S. men's team is favored in Wednesday's must-win Round of 32 match — but they haven't beaten a European team since 2021, nor won a World Cup kno…

Superdry co-founder was my boss when he raped me

Superdry co-founder was my boss when he raped me

The woman raped by James Holder exclusively reveals she worked for him and had to face him days after he attacked her.…

Canada celebrates its birthday as Mark Carney battles to keep it intact

Canada celebrates its birthday as Mark Carney battles to keep it intact

As Canadians celebrate their nation's birthday, independence movements in two provinces are eyeing the exit from the country.…

‘The things that connect us are fraying’: James Graham short film explores what it means to be English

‘The things that connect us are fraying’: James Graham short film explores what it means to be English

Ahead of England’s first knockout game of the World Cup, Love Letter to England celebrates what English people have in commonWhat does it mean to be E…

Valiant Serena beaten on Wimbledon return, Swiatek survives scare

Valiant Serena beaten on Wimbledon return, Swiatek survives scare

Ben Shelton dumped out by Finland's Otto Virtanen as Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur progress in straight sets.…

Mexico fans blast horns outside Ecuador hotel the night before World Cup clash

Mexico fans blast horns outside Ecuador hotel the night before World Cup clash

Ecuadorian football federation says it has filed a formal complaint with organisers after the incident in Mexico City.…

NPR discusses error in reporting on the last day of the Supreme Court term

NPR discusses error in reporting on the last day of the Supreme Court term

All Things Considered host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR's editor-in-chief Thomas Evans and Nina Totenberg about her reporting on the final day of the …

Three-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quake

Three-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quake

Video footage shows rescuers cheering as the child is pulled from rubble in La Guaira state.…

Koeman resigns, while Netherlands report racist abuse

Koeman resigns, while Netherlands report racist abuse

Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands manager after their World Cup exit, which led to "appalling" racist abuse aimed at players who missed penalties.…

'I've been dreaming of this moment' - Joint stunned to beat 'legend' Williams

'I've been dreaming of this moment' - Joint stunned to beat 'legend' Williams

Maya Joint, 20, says she has been "dreaming" of playing on Centre Court since she was little, after overcoming "legend" Serena Williams to reach the s…

Rescuers find more bodies under rubble as Venezuela death toll rises

Rescuers find more bodies under rubble as Venezuela death toll rises

International and local emergency teams are continuing to recover the bodies of victims under the rubble…

More than 30 students remain missing after Nigeria school attack

More than 30 students remain missing after Nigeria school attack

The attacks targeted a secondary school in the northeastern town of Lassa, in Borno State.…