BBC News
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Ukraine: Strikes near Zelensky's hometown as hundred of drones launched
Eight people, including two boys and a girl, have died during a Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine, according to local officials.
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Minimum 10-game ban for players found guilty of discrimination – FA
Players found guilty of discrimination will face a ban of at least 10 matches under strengthened Football Association rules.
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Four people die after busiest day for small-boat crossings this year
Two deadly incidents occurred as 752 people crossed the Channel into the UK on Wednesday, new figures show.
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Who is potential new Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle?
German Matthias Jaissle is the favourite to replace Eddie Howe at Newcastle - and has a reputation for attacking football and winning trophies.
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Eddie Howe: Does Newcastle manager's departure mark the beginning of the end of Saudi dream?
Newcastle United wanted to become one of the world's top clubs under their Saudi owners - but Eddie Howe's decision to leave is a sign of the troubles they are facing.
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Arran Strong: Tributes paid as search called off for British surfer lost at sea
Tributes are paid to surfer Arran Strong, after searches for the Brit who went missing off the coast of Portugal were called off.
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Prison recalls up 28% in England and Wales, new figures reveal
There has been a large rise in the number of offenders being recalled to prisons in England and Wales.
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Drought declared for whole of Wales amid sustained high temperatures
Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.
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Zendaya and Tom Holland: Their decade-long Spider-Man romance in pictures
A look back at 10 years of Spider-Man movie premieres for the newlyweds.
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Glen Hansard: Meeting heroes and the tape that changed his life
Glen Hansard, who died in a motorbike crash on Wednesday, travelled an unusual journey to stardom.
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Greek police probe 'foul play' in death of woman found in suitcase
Elisabeth-Jane Ross's body was found in an abandoned building in the Kypseli district in Athens on 18 July.
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Daniel Kinahan: Suspected crime gang leader faces extradition
The ex-boxing promoter was previously named in court as the head of an international drug cartel.
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Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland's coast
Video captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed, creating a big wave.
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Victims of Legacy boss Robert Bush 'unable to get funeral plan refunds'
Robert Bush defrauded 172 people who bought funeral plans out of £562,000, a court hears.
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Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham
Interviews online may not allow young people to "shine" and communicate their "passion", the prime minister says.
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Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PM Tusk
The unidentified object caused a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about 100km from the border with Ukraine during a Russian attack on the city of Lviv.
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Police launched reporter phone surveillance after MI5 agent murder
BBC tribunal win reveals new information about hidden data collection.
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Newcastle: Eddie Howe to leave as manager with immediate effect
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect, sources tell BBC Sport.
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Stephen Fleming: England appoint former New Zealand captain as Test coach, with Joe Root captain
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.
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Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.
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Crete fires: Thousands evacuated as Europe wildfires continue to rage
Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.
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Djed Spence: Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi tells England defender to stay at club
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he wants to convince England defender Djed Spence to stay at the club.
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Olivia Dean nominated and Lily Allen snubbed in Mercury Prize list
This year's best album shortlist includes several returning nominees - but Lily Allen misses out.
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Fossil hunter discovers rare 'sea dragon' at Lavernock Point
Matthew Myerscough swapped mountains for fossil-laden beaches after becoming trapped in snow on Yr Wyddfa.
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Premier League preview: Is it the most open title race in years?
Three of the Premier League's "big six" have new managers, the champions have a key injury issue and Tottenham and Chelsea are breaking transfer records - and that might mean a very open title race.
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Chelsea sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix in £52m deal
Chelsea sign France World Cup defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m.
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Nearly 3,000 heat-related deaths during summer heatwaves, UKHSA estimates
The agency said its preliminary date suggests "it is likely that 2026 could see the highest number of heat-associated deaths on record", following weeks of high temperatures.
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NFL: Seydou Traore's journey to Miami Dolphins draft pick
Seydou Traore is the first graduate of the London-based NFL Academy to be drafted in the NFL. This is how he beat the odds.
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Greater Manchester mayoral election polling stations open
Polling stations are open across Greater Manchester as voters elect the region's next mayor.
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Israel building new land barriers in Gaza and displacing families
Experts have told the BBC that the earthworks suggest Israel is planning for a long-term internal border.
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Japan earthquake: Death toll rises to 30 as rescuers keep searching through extreme heat
Thousands of people are staying in evacuation centres, struggling to keep cool as temperatures soar.
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Fifa World Cup plans: Uefa to hold emergency meeting on Thursday to discuss proposals
European football's governing body Uefa will hold a meeting of all 55 member associations on Thursday afternoon to discuss its response to Fifa's controversial World Cup plans.
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Serial killer James Desborough preyed on vulnerable homeless men
Killer James Desborough cut up and burned his victims before dumping them in woodland near his home.
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Children among eight dead in Russian strikes, Ukraine officials say
Two girls, aged 5 and 12, were among the six killed in a village near the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, while Kyiv and Poltava also saw fatalities.
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Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.
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Fauci to face contempt vote after refusing to answer Covid questions in Congress
Senator Rand Paul says: "I think there is a very real chance that he could be prosecuted for that."
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Burgers cost more this summer, but farmers say they're not cashing in
The prices of beef, bread buns and bagged salad have risen sharply over the past year, figures show.
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Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove 'pro-terror' material
Telegram told the BBC it rejects the allegations and will contest them in court.
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Singapore fines French teen for iJooz vending machine straw-licking stunt
The 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.
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Festival make-up dos and don'ts to avoid a toxic glow up
Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.
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Nuclear submarine investment will protect Britain and boost jobs, PM says
Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.
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US launches 'powerful' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
The US military called the strikes "a powerful response" to Tuesday's firing by Iran on US bases in Jordan.
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UK weather: Cooler conditions on way for parts of UK as cold front moves in
After another day of record-breaking temperatures for some parts of England, a cold front is moving in.
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Penarth woman, 86, orphaned as child raises funds for charityafter childhood promise to herself
Ann Lush made a promise to herself when she was nine to “help any child I could”.
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Glen Affric sees first wild-born beavers in 400 years
Conservationists believe there are at least two kits in Glen Affric following a release of 11 beavers.
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Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret
Multiple women tell the BBC about the alleged sexual misconduct of Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jared Leto. All were teenagers when the incidents took place.
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Sir Clive Lloyd pays tribute to 'greatest all-round cricketer' Sir Garfield Sobers at funeral
Sir Garfield Sobers is called the "greatest all-round cricketer the world has ever known" by former team-mate Sir Clive Lloyd at the legendary West Indies player's state funeral in Barbados.
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Red Cross declares crisis over blood shortage in US for second time in history
Fewer donations and higher demand has seen a supply shortage worsen, the American Red Cross tells the BBC.
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Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offences
Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Future looking droughtful' and 'Dinghy flotilla'
Drought leaves UK parched and a "dinghy flotilla" crossing the English Channel lead Thursday's papers.