World
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Why are criminals being released early? The prison crisis in numbers
Around 1,000 rapists and child sex offenders will remain exempt from Labour’s early prison release scheme - but why couldn’t Andy Burnham go further? Alex Ross explores the crisis facing prisons
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Convicted former far-right activist standing as Tory candidate in local elections
Joshua Bonehill-Paine was convicted of racially-aggravated harassment of a Jewish MP Luciana Berger
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Pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills at Indonesian airport
A Malaysian pilot was arrested at Jakarta airport after being found with around four stone (26kg) of drugs hidden in his luggage.
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Police release images after spate of crimes during Arsenal victory parade
Arsenal celebrated winning the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years with a victory parade in May
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Company ordered to pay $5.6 million after breaking little-known driving law
Research has found that after about 10 seconds, any savings from idling are surpassed by the cost of the fuel burned
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Walmart customers could be owed money after major privacy settlement
Los Angeles County announced today that a pre-litigation settlement of consumer protection claims against Walmart Inc. and Sam's Club Inc.
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Video. Burned homes, blackened cars: Greek wildfires leave trail of destruction in Porto Germeno
Video. Porto Germeno faces severe wildfire damage as Greece enters a second week of major fires. Firefighters remain deployed and at least five people have died.
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Sri Lanka closes schools as heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides
Mudslides and floods are among the most destructive natural disasters, causing severe damage to lives and property in Sri Lanka every year.
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Boxer, 26, arrested in connection with death of Scottish woman in Greece
Sharif Ahmadzai, from Afghanistan, is expected to appear in court in Athens on Wednesday.
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F1 Q&A: Aston Martin and Adrian Newey, Malaysia, Imola, McLaren and its engines, upgrades
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.
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Everything points to 'yes': Ronaldo and Georgina may marry this weekend
Is it finally happening? After last week's rumours came to nothing, all signs now point to Ronaldo and Georgina marrying on Saturday in Madeira after reserving two floors of a luxury hotel.
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Pakistan teams search on foot for remains of climbers as weather grounds helicopters
Teams in Pakistan are searching on foot for the remains of 10 climbers killed in an avalanche on the world’s 12th-highest mountain
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Russian soldier opens fire killing three civilians and one colleague in Crimea
Soldier killed four people and injured three in apparent random rampage in Russian-occupied Crimea
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Netanyahu still silent on Trump’s plan to pull IDF out of Gaza
Last year’s ceasefire let Israeli forces retain control of 53% of Gaza before withdrawing, but Israel has expanded to 60-70%, according to officials
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Ariana Grande says decision to take a break 'was not reactive or impulsive'
The star told fans at her Chicago show on Monday that "boundaries need to be set".
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Greg James shares his heartbreak after death of dog Barney
The Radio 1 presenter said his beloved pet had to be put to sleep in the garden of his home.
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Why is Trump Media selling early access to Trump's social posts?
The service reportedly costs up to $100,000 (£74,170) per month and offers access to posts from influential accounts milliseconds before they appear online.
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Burnham bars rapists and serious child sex offenders from early release scheme
PM said he ‘wanted to go even further’ but that it would not be possible without the prison system collapsing
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Five dead in Moscow region as Ukraine continues warehouse strikes
Facilities in St Petersburg and Tver were also hit, while at least one was killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine.
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Guatemala evacuates villages due to an eruption of the Fuego volcano
Authorities in Guatemala have ordered evacuations around the Fuego volcano, which is erupting
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Trump accuses oil companies of ‘making too much money’ from his war on Iran
US president hits out at ExxonMobil and Chevron, saying they should ‘give some of that back to the public’
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Calls for UK bank tax to fund cost of living help as HSBC profits hit £7.5bn
Levy could raise £19bn to help pay for Andy Burnham’s support for those struggling with bills, say campaigners
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Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe's most threatened species
Foundations funded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched a $200 million initiative to revive 100 of Earth's most threatened species
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UK’s ‘most beautiful village’ pulls in £900 a week in parking fines after crackdown
The surge in number of parking tickets issued in Bibury has been welcomed by the parish council chairman who says villagers face a ‘nightmare’ over the number of tourists
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BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices soaring
Energy company’s $5.73bn quarterly profits come after Shell posted second highest quarterly earnings on record
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HSBC launches $1bn share buyback as profits surge leads to calls for bank tax
The bank said the growth was driven by higher net interest income and increased fee income
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Full list: The 25 states suing Trump administration over new tariffs
The states contend that the president’s tariffs are a mere pretext to reinstate import taxes previously struck down by the Supreme Court
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Thousands evacuated in Greece as wildfires burn for a fifth day
More than 60 hectares of land have now burned across four wildfires in Greece
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Russian and Ukrainian drone strikes kill at least 5 in each country
Ukrainian drone attacks in the Moscow region have killed five people, according to local officials
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Topless streaker figurine reinstated at model village after fury over removal
The figurine, dubbed Erica, was earlier removed over concerns she was ‘inappropriate’
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Trump holds off firing Jeanine Pirro despite anger over Reflecting Pool climbdown
President Donald Trump ‘furious’ with top federal prosecutor in Washington but has so far held off from dismissing her, despite suggetions her axing was imminent
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What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?
Our satellite has endured countless blows over millions of years - and astronomers think this one could be a useful accident.
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Five councillors resign over £50,000 public toilet saga
The protracted dispute led to protests and two costly by-elections
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Bankrupt Britain needs to tap into North Sea oil gold, says Donald Trump
The US president declared himself ‘very impressed’ with the Prime Minister, who indicated he was open to future drilling
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Ebola outbreak kills over 1700 in eastern Congo as virus spreads at record speed
There is uncertainty over when the Ebola outbreak might peak after already killing thousands in eastern Congo
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Ukraine war live: Another major supermarket’s warehouse hit by drone in Russia
More than 300 drones hit Russian cities and warehouses in overnight attacks, says its defence ministry
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Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic: Winner will be crowned IBF champion
British heavyweight Moses Itauma's fight against Filip Hrgovic on 29 August will be for the vacant IBF title.
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Soldier kills four in Crimea, Moscow-installed governor says
Crimea, a peninsula illegally annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014, has for weeks been the target of Ukrainian retaliatory attacks aimed at disrupting the logistics of Russian forces deployed in southern Ukraine.
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Ben Stokes says he would love to coach England in future
Ben Stokes says he would love to become England head coach in the future, as he expresses concerns about the toll captaincy could take on Joe Root.
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UFC White House: UFC loses $30m staging Freedom 250 event at White House
UFC owners lose $30m (£22m) staging the Freedom 250 event, which was attended by US President Donald Trump, at the White House in June.
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Scottish students achieve record pass rate on exam results day
Scotland’s Education Secretary, Mairi McAllan, described the outcomes as ‘incredibly positive’
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Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data
It is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Apple and the Home Office over data privacy.
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Michigan votes in key Senate primary as Democrats battle over party’s future
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed leads in polls against centrist Haley Stevens as party looks to regain control of US Senate
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One measles outbreak cost $5.4 million — and experts warn it’s happening again
A single measles outbreak cost US society more than $5 million last year
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Freedom and self-development: Solo travel trends to know in 2026
A new survey shows more UK travellers are opting for solo adventures as they seek freedom, more confidence and the opportunity to carve out experiences on their own terms while abroad.
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Charity cyclist, 82, dies a day after 3,300 mile ride across Australia
Bob Montgomery died unexpectedly just a day after finishing what he had called 'One Last Ride'.
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55 hours in the water: Polish swimmer crosses Baltic Sea from Sweden to home country
Bartłomiej Kubkowski has pulled off an extraordinary feat, becoming the first person to swim across the Baltic Sea from Sweden to Poland in 55 hours, covering 160 kilometres. #EuropeNews
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Ranchers win fight as Trump halts border wall drilling in drought-hit New Mexico
Customs and Border Protection has ordered construction crews building Trump’s second border wall to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico after ranchers said pumping the groundwater needed to mix cement could threaten their livestock
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Man from El Salvador dies in immigration jail in New Jersey, ICE says
People held at the Newark facility have asked for improved living conditions and better medical care, as they say some are being denied medication.
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More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
The boat was attempting to cross to the UK when its engine caught fire, according to French authorities.
