UK
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Scotland closing in on new head coach
The Scottish FA is closing in on the appointment of a new head coach to succeed Steve Clarke.
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The ornithological artist drawing 1,000 birds by hand – all for an app that wants you off your phone
The mission of the Flock app is quietly subversive: to encourage users to ditch their screens and explore the wonderful world of birding
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Super-rich complain but experts welcome Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax
New York mayor’s policy set to generate revenue and address housing crisis despite outcry in some quarters
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Seeing double? Don’t worry, you’re just in Twinsburg, Ohio
‘It's my Disneyland,’ says Jaquada Royal, from Ohio, who attends the festival with her identical twin, Laquala Royal, almost every year
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Widdecombe murder police reopen inquiry into alleged attempt to firebomb Farage’s home
Failure to pursue line of inquiry ‘which may have been relevant’ now being investigated by police watchdog
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Hunter Biden admits his presidential pardon was ‘not good’ for America
‘I was the only one in the world that could have gotten what I got from the only person in the world who could give it,’ son of former US president says
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Child rapist who escaped while on leave recaptured
Cliff Lyons Dobbie raped a 10-year-old while on bail for sexually abusing another child
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Drought and scorching heatwaves threaten Europe’s vision of a nuclear-powered future
Nuclear power offers Europe a reliable way of powering itself without laying waste to the planet. But hotter summers and a changing climate are interfering with how it works, writes James C. Reynolds
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Bluster and backdown have turned Iran war into Trump’s own Groundhog Day
The US president’s profound ignorance of his enemy has led to an impotent cycle of empty threats, analysts say
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At least six injured as Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan’s Okinawa
Nearly 39,000 buildings were without power in Kagoshima while just over 12,000 were affected in Okinawa
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The stark reality facing Andy Burnham’s council housebuilding revolution
The new prime minister pledged ‘the biggest council housebuilding drive since the post-war period’ before he took office. Albert Toth speaks to council leaders and experts about what he must do to deliver
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US pledges $1bn support to Colombia as Trump-backed president sworn in
Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".
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$2.4M ‘Goonies’ beach house is being swallowed by sand — and legal bills
‘We've done nothing wrong, and our house is getting buried,’ homeowner Stacy Niedermeyer says
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Strictly dancers Ola and James Jordan separate after 23 years of marriage
The professional dancers, who married in 2003, both spent several series on the BBC programme.
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Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-lawyer, confirmed as attorney general
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote after a lengthy stand-off.
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Cambridge Travelodge bed bugs ordeal 'tarnishes' woman's stay
Hannah Stephenson says the red bites have left her feeling self-conscious and embarrassed.
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Senate passes funding bill to prevent shutdown through US midterms
Bill must still be approved by House but would keep government running at current funding levels
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Pasta salads sold at Asda and Morrisons recalled over listeria fears
The products have been recalled due to a possible contamination of the infection that in severe cases can cause meningitis
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British charity investigated over alleged links to Hamas
The probe into the Al-Khair Foundation follows the arrest of a Turkish national with ties to the charity
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Clacton: Who is set to win Nigel Farage’s seat as Count Binface plots upset?
Two thirds of people in Clacton said they would vote for Nigel Farage if the by-election was held tomorrow
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Clacton may have 34 by-election candidates - but voters say they have no choice
There are a record 34 candidates standing in Clacton-on-Sea’s by-election – but many voters say they feel nobody is taking them seriously. Nicole Wootton-Cane speaks to residents to find out what the election means beyond Farage versus Count Binface
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‘75 swimming pools’ worth of wasted medicine thrown away in England every year
Wasted medicine costs the NHS at least £480 million annually
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Fresh appeal in 50-year mystery of Birmingham woman who vanished in France
Sarjit Kaur Mann was just 20 when she went missing following a family holiday
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Ukraine war live: Putin could attack Nato within weeks, US intelligence warns
Mayor Vitali Klitschko says fires and powerful explosions reported in two districts
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Carabao Cup: Goals galore - the most astonishing scorelines in competition's history
BBC Sport looks at some of the wildest games - and scorelines - the EFL Cup has produced as the competition returns for a new season.
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Germans hogging the sunloungers? Poll finds Italians and French are worse
British and Germans themselves share stereotype but other nationalities are likelier to put out towels – or umbrellas
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Bristol Airport disruption a 'shambles' as flights restart
Flights are restarting with delays and diversions after 14 hours of cancellations.
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Rising number of UK children report seeing explicit deepfakes of themselves
Exclusive: anonymous flagging service says cases have surged, as watchdog says AI is making sexualised or ‘nudified’ content easier to produce
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The night Belfast burned: how the Northern Ireland race riots unfolded
A stabbing in June sparked another summer’s night of racial violence, stoked by loyalist groups. How did the unrest erupt – and why do many fear it will happen again?
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Transfer window: What's it like being a partner of a footballer on deadline day?
What is life like for footballers' families during the transfer window where a last-minute deal means you need to uproot your life and move hundreds of miles?
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US accused of meddling in British politics with $500,000 grant for ‘public education’ courses
Documents published on US embassy’s website prompt claims of attempt to export Maga propaganda to UK
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Bristol airport travel chaos as flights delayed due to runway defect
The airport closed its runway on Friday and flights were suspended for hours
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More of England at risk of moving into drought next week
The Environment Agency suggested ‘several areas’ could move towards or into drought next week
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Planting the seeds? Teenagers from across global divide talk peace in Devon
UK hosts decades-old event for first time where many participants are from opposite sides of global disputes from Israel and Palestine, to India and Pakistan
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US promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown
Trump ally Abelardo De La Espriella vows to start ‘profound transformation’ of country’s destiny as he is sworn in
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‘Be nice or leave’: Readers demand tougher line on NHS racism
After a poll revealed a ‘noticeable’ rise in racist abuse of NHS staff, our readers backed calls for patients who abuse staff to be refused treatment
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Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil
London mayor points to ‘terrifying scenes’ this summer amid speculation Burnham may back Jackdaw and Rosebank projects
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Charges laid over deaths of four young men in Huyton car crash
James Diggle, 27, is accused of aiding and abetting causing death by dangerous driving
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Ann Widdecombe investigators reopen probe into ‘arson attempt’ at Nigel Farage’s home
A ‘firebomb’ was reported as being posted through the Reform leader’s mailbox
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Hosepipe ban map: Where legal restrictions are in place as 26 million affected
Every southern county is now subject to a ban
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Child among three dead in Russian nightly strikes near Kyiv
Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.
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Iran live: Furious Trump condemns ‘leakers’ amid reports US low on precision missiles
US president tells reporters in Oval Office: 'I don't think they [Iran] can go much longer'
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‘I couldn’t breathe’: the deadly health burden of wildfire smoke
Scientists race to untangle complex links between exposure and mortality as fire weather grows more prevalent
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Farage and Tice sue NCA over alleged leaks of financial information
The Reform leaders claim the National Crime Agency supplied details about party donations to the media.
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Newcastle: How project is changing after departure of Eddie Howe and Matthias Jaissle's arrival
Matthias Jaissle will take charge of his first friendly as Newcastle United head coach against Valencia as a new era begins.
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Spanish mountain village braces for astrotourists lured by total solar eclipse
Somosierra will be prime spot to view celestial alignment on 12 August, an event that poses logistical challenges
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Russian drones target medics, hospitals and ambulances in Ukraine
Ukrainian emergency workers warn of growing Russian attacks on hospitals and ambulances.
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Bringing 'Green Boots' home 30 years after climber died on Everest
For decades, an Indian man's lime shoes have been a grim trail marker for many climbing the world's highest peak.
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Ukraine war live: Football stadium in Odesa damaged by Russian strike
One woman was injured in the attack which came a day before a Ukrainian Premier League game
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Full body MOTs - the future of healthcare or a headache for the NHS?
The private body scan industry is booming, but is it doing more harm than good?
