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Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
on 18 July 2026 at 21:12
Iran and the US have traded strikes as hostilities re-escalated this week, with Tehran targeting US military facilities across the Gulf region.
Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal
on 18 July 2026 at 19:34
Tamás Sulyok, seen as an Orbán loyalist, had until Saturday night to agree to end his term.
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities
on 18 July 2026 at 17:29
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.
German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy
on 18 July 2026 at 15:23
Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.
Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes
on 18 July 2026 at 13:06
Drones targeted Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov. Ukraine's leader called them "major logistics facilities" supplying "sanctioned components".
Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
on 18 July 2026 at 11:10
Officials say they have no evidence of poisoning over the 2024 deaths because autopsies were not conducted.
Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes
on 18 July 2026 at 07:13
The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say.
Space start-up launches India’s first commercial rocket designed for orbit
on 18 July 2026 at 07:05
India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1 on Saturday.
Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital
on 18 July 2026 at 05:58
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has now begun an indefinite fast in Sonam Wangchuk's place.
Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult'
on 18 July 2026 at 05:10
"Anya" gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his “assistants”.
Brad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname - here's why I did the same
on 18 July 2026 at 01:48
Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change.
He made history in Congress - then the Supreme Court changed its mind
on 18 July 2026 at 01:35
Residents say they're afraid that if Shomari Figures loses his seat, their federal-funding could disappear with him.
What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths
on 17 July 2026 at 23:56
Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths.
How these twins' rare growth disorder could provide the key to preventing cancer
on 17 July 2026 at 23:24
Researchers have found that people with Laron syndrome have a lower incidence of cancer than the wider population.
Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop
on 17 July 2026 at 22:14
Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.
White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
on 17 July 2026 at 22:12
The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.
One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on dissent
on 17 July 2026 at 20:00
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.
Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC
on 17 July 2026 at 19:04
Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.
EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
on 17 July 2026 at 18:34
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast
on 17 July 2026 at 18:12
The US Tsunami Warning Center has recorded waves 0.3m (1.1 feet) high in Puerto Madero and Chiapas in Mexico after the quake.

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England beat Argentina in thriller after late TMO call
on 18 July 2026 at 21:52
England hold on to beat Argentina in a chaotic match in the Nations Championship after the hosts have a last-gasp try controversially ruled out in Santiago del Estero.
Northants claim third T20 Blast title after beating Hants
on 18 July 2026 at 21:41
Northamptonshire Steelbacks win their third T20 Blast title after a titanic tussle with Hampshire Hawks in an enthralling Edgbaston final.
Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
on 18 July 2026 at 21:12
Iran and the US have traded strikes as hostilities re-escalated this week, with Tehran targeting US military facilities across the Gulf region.
Andy Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living in first major policy pledge
on 18 July 2026 at 20:15
A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his Government would “put its focus where people need it right now”.
Fleetwood still dreaming as Burns leads an open Open
on 18 July 2026 at 19:54
Local favourite Tommy Fleetwood is five shots behind Open leader Sam Burns after two late bogeys threaten to crush his Birkdale dreams.
Russell 'infuriated' by straight-line issue that leaves him 'powerless'
on 18 July 2026 at 19:10
George Russell says a "serious issue" with the straight-line performance of his Mercedes is making his title fight with Kimi Antonelli "impossible".
Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa's Rogers
on 18 July 2026 at 18:02
Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England international midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.
Bakery owner criticises ITV's The Voice over free cake request
on 18 July 2026 at 16:55
The company behind The Voice UK apologises after asking bakery Get Baked for free food.
Mother killed while asleep with baby ‘was my world’, sister tells BBC
on 18 July 2026 at 16:41
Kirandeep Kaur, killed as she slept with her baby and husband, leaves behind a 'devastated' family in India.
German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy
on 18 July 2026 at 15:23
Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.
Burnham is 'people pleaser' with 'airy fairy' plans, says Kemi Badenoch
on 18 July 2026 at 15:01
Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, the Conservative leader accused the incoming PM of not knowing "what the country's priorities are".
Britain's Kerr breaks 27-year mile world record in London
on 18 July 2026 at 14:48
Great Britain's Josh Kerr smashes the long-standing men's mile world record in a spectacular performance at the London Diamond League.
Britain's Kerr breaks 27-year mile world record in London
on 18 July 2026 at 14:48
Great Britain's Josh Kerr smashes the long-standing men's mile world record in a spectacular performance at the London Diamond League.
Ruthless plotter? Flip-flopper? Dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham
on 18 July 2026 at 14:32
Who is the real Andy Burnham? Laura Kuenssberg talks to more than 20 people who know him to work it out
Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes
on 18 July 2026 at 13:06
Drones targeted Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov. Ukraine's leader called them "major logistics facilities" supplying "sanctioned components".
Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
on 18 July 2026 at 11:10
Officials say they have no evidence of poisoning over the 2024 deaths because autopsies were not conducted.
World Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after US travel permit denied
on 18 July 2026 at 10:43
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.
False nines or firing forwards - England's potential life after Kane
on 18 July 2026 at 10:42
Are England facing the prospect of using a false nine up front once record scorer Harry Kane calls time on his international career?
Messi and Tom Brady in disbelief over 'prophetic' Lamine Yamal photo
on 18 July 2026 at 08:59
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.
Rooney, Hart and Richards row down Hudson River
on 18 July 2026 at 07:30
Wayne Rooney rows down the Hudson River with fellow BBC pundits Joe Hart and Micah Richards.