Why is the UK mired in a maternity and neonatal deaths scandal?
EXPLAINER Why is the UK mired in a maternity and neonatal deaths scandal? An inquiry into maternity care in Nottingham found that more than 500 mothers and babies either came…
Gaza sports community pledges to continue legacy of killed goalkeeper
Gaza sports community pledges to continue legacy of killed goalkeeper Saleem al-Ashqar was killed by Israeli fire while seeking cooking gas, joining more than 1,000 slain Palestinian athletes. Save Saleem…
NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day
The aim is to sign up more than 100,000 people, with daily stats recorded digitally. If the target is hit, Sir Brendan says it would count as the biggest marathon…
Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match
Police have criticised the timing of the government’s decision to let pubs stay open until 05:00 BST on Monday for England’s World Cup match against Mexico. The National Police Chiefs’…
On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
When the BBC reached Bandar Abbas city, there were signs of life returning to normal. Families have gone back home, shops have reopened and traffic once again fills the streets.…
Why is Prada facing pro-Israeli backlash?
Prada is facing boycott calls after appointing Palestinian singer Saint Levant as a brand ambassador.
Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am for England Mexico match
Pubs in England and Wales will now be allowed to stay open until 5am on Monday, after the end of England’s World Cup match against Mexico. The round-of-16 match in…
Boy rapists given custody sentences by Court of Appeal
In a statement read out by barrister Charlotte Proudman following the appeal court ruling, the family of victim C1 – who has been referred to as Jazmine (not her real…
What is the Society of St Pius X? Why Pope Leo excommunicated its bishops
EXPLAINER What is the Society of St Pius X? Why Pope Leo excommunicated its bishops The Vatican declares ‘schism’ in Catholic Church after bishops were ordained without Pope Leo XIV’s…
Spain vs Austria LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026
Live coverage and text updates as Spain play Austria in Los Angeles in the Round of 32 knockout stage.