Frank Gardner: Navy plans reflect sea change in how wars are fought
The Royal Navy is to transform the way it operates over the next few years. Britain’s six Type 45 destroyers, designed for air defence, will no longer be replaced by…
Lebanon Latest: Israel strikes as Hezbollah condemns new deal
Israeli strikes continue as the new Israel-Lebanon agreement faces opposition.
Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership
This was billed as an economic speech. There was a promise to raise living standards for everyone, a commitment to reform business rates in order to support businesses like pubs,…
The Good Life actress Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86
The actress followed that by playing aristocrat Audrey, who was forced to sell her country estate following the death of her husband in To the Manor Born. The last episode…
Mum rescued from Venezuela rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her survive
“I said to myself I’m not going to waste my energy – I’m going to scream when it’s needed, when I hear voices or steps nearby,” she said. “I don’t…
Israel strikes Lebanon, testing days-old peace deal
Israel strikes Lebanon, testing days-old peace deal Hezbollah calls the deal a surrender as Israeli forces stay put and continue striking the south. Save A defaced and burned billboard reading…
South Africa vs Canada LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026
Live updates, analyses and text commentary as South Africa face cohosts Canada in first knockout match in Los Angeles.
Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France
Eleven people have died after a civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed in the town of Tomblaine in eastern France, local authorities said. The pilot and 10 passengers died in the…
Iraq arrests senior officials in anti-corruption raids
Iraqi security forces arrested several politicians, lawmakers and senior officials in dawn raids across Baghdad.
Ben Stokes, England test captain, to retire from international cricket
Ben Stokes, England test captain, to retire from international cricket England test captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the ongoing test match against New Zealand. Save England’s…