News

  1. 'No regrets' - Tuchel on England's defeat by Argentina

    England manager Thomas Tuchel believes his team "got too passive" after scoring first in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, which they lost 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium.
  2. Argentina face action over Falklands banner

    Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
  3. British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply

    The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.
  4. Starmer pledges 'cast-iron support' for Ukraine on final visit as PM

    The prime minister will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv later on Thursday.
  5. New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest

    Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.
  6. Nowak killer's first recorded confession revealed

    Vickrum Digwa was recorded in a police van discussing Henry Nowak's murder in Southampton.
  7. US military to start screening for testosterone deficiency, Hegseth says

    Hegseth says he is authorising hormone screening to ensure US troops "operate at your absolute best".
  8. Singer Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a 'victory'

    All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.
  9. Families of 43 victims await verdict in Genoa bridge disaster

    A large section of the giant Morandi motorway bridge crumbled and collapsed on to the railway tracks below.
  10. Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes

    Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks.
  11. Weekend cooldown to mark end of heatwave for some

    Temperatures are set to fall by several degrees in some areas, including parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
  12. 'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?

    England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heartbreaking semi-final defeat. Did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost them a place in the World Cup final?
  13. William tells England to 'hold their heads high' after loss

    The Prince of Wales says England has "inspired us all" as he offers his commiserations over the loss to Argentina.
  14. Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt

    England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all.
  15. 'That's why he's the king' - Messi sets up third World Cup final

    BBC Sport looks at Lionel Messi's masterclass on the right wing to knock England out of the World Cup.
  16. Watch: England fans in New York City lament loss to Argentina

    North America correspondent Nada Tawik reports from a packed pub in the Big Apple.
  17. 'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD

    Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about how common the condition is.
  18. The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews

    The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.
  19. Can Andy Burnham solve the UK's housing crisis?

    BBC Verify has looked at the scale of the housing challenge facing Burnham when he becomes PM.
  20. Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram

    The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.
  21. A Cold War bunker gets a luxury makeover as 'doomsday' condos

    A former Canadian government nuclear bomb shelter in rural Nova Scotia may soon be home to the country’s first large-scale luxury survival shelter.
  22. 'I must get out into the free world', dissident who fled China on boat tells BBC

    Dong Guangping, who has resettled in Canada, recounts his perilous escape from China to South Korea.
  23. The Papers: 'World Cup dream over' and 'Mahmood for chancellor'

    England's World Cup "dream" ends and Andy Burnham is "poised" to make Shabana Mahmood his chancellor - Thursday's papers.
  24. Orange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern US

    There are currently 838 wildfires actively burning across the country, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.
  25. Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms

    Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'.
  26. UK economy returns to growth in May

    The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.
  27. 'Her ear was shattered' - home piercings leading to deformities, says expert

    From embedded jewellery to scarring and infections, some in the industry want at-home kits banned.
  28. Firefighters battle through the night as wildfire burns across Cairngorms National Park

    Members of the public are being urged to avoid Glenmore Forest Park and Loch Morlich as firefighting continues.
  29. French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument

    The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria.
  30. Bananas! Surprise as back garden plant bears fruit

    Stephen Hind believes the current hot temperatures and climate change have encouraged the fruit.
  31. BBC News app

    Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
  32. Keir Starmer Says Goodbye

    Sir Keir Starmer makes his final PMQs appearance as Prime Minister.
  33. ICE fatally shoot two men in Maine and Texas

    Trump tells immigration officers not to pause vehicle stops after the killings
  34. 'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?

    England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heartbreaking semi-final defeat. Did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost them a place in the World Cup final?
  35. Kane unsure if he will play at next World Cup

    Harry Kane says it is "too early" to judge whether he could play on for England until the 2030 World Cup following the painful semi-final defeat by Argentina.
  36. Romero labels Neville 'stupid' over criticism

    Argentina defender Cristian Romero says player-turned-pundit Gary Neville was "stupid" to criticise his centre-back partnership with Lisandro Martinez.
  37. Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt

    England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all.
  38. Argentina face disciplinary action over Falklands banner after semi-final

    Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.