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Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system after BBC investigation
An undercover investigation revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK

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Move over wind farms: why some argue cutting costs is the best way to cut carbon
From heat pumps to offshore wind, the UK’s net zero push is facing growing scrutiny. Are rising costs undermining climate goals?

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Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row
About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.

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Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety
Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children.

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More big energy users to get help as support plan expanded
A scheme to cut bills for firms that are heavy energy users is being extended to cover an additional 3,000 businesses.

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Harry and Meghan join Aboriginal walking tour in Melbourne
During their visit down under, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have chosen to learn more about First Nations Australians' history.

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Horse urine perfume: why online bargains may be dangerous
Experts warn of hidden risk of counterfeits, while the government consults on stricter product safety rules.

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'Unprecedented' fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies
The fire has deepened fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global crunch.

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Seven goals, fastest strike & two red cards - Bayern-Real delivers drama
The quickest strike in this season's Champions League, seven goals, two red cards and the competition's 15-time winners exiting in anger - once again the knockout stages of European club football's elite tournament has delivered drama in spades.

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The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide
Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.

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Russian attacks leave three dead in Ukraine
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack killed two children in Russia, officials say.

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Lyse Doucet in Iran: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done
The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.

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US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves
The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

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Israeli triple-tap strike kills three paramedics in Lebanon, officials say
Lebanon's government condemns as a "flagrant crime" the killing of the paramedics, one of whom featured in a BBC report.

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Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?
BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.

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Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz
Since the start of the US blockade on Monday, 15 vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, nine of which have links to Iran, BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests.

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Back to books - Sweden's schools give up digital learning
Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

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Howl recordings and an AI image: Inside South Korea's long hunt for an escaped wolf
Hundreds have been deployed to find Neukgu, a young wolf that has eluded capture for a week and counting.

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The Papers: 'Summer of shortages' and 'War windfall'
Fears the Iran war could lead to UK supermarket shortages this summer and news of big oil windfalls lead Thursday's papers.

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BBC at the site of Trump's planned 'triumphal arch'
BBC's Ione Wells explains where the 250ft structure would be built and why it's controversial.

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Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry
In the second part of an undercover investigation, the BBC exposes elaborate deceptions being used to bolster fake asylum claims.

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Jessie Ware on the 'hyper-surreal' high of her first arena tour
The singer will play three UK arenas later this year, 14 years after her first album came out.

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Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support
Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump.

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China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war
The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.

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Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation ran a monopoly and overcharged fans, jury finds
The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.

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Bank of England boss tells BBC he won't rush interest rate rises
Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next rate decision "very very difficult".

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BBC to cut almost one in 10 staff to make £500m savings
The BBC's interim director general says the cuts will require "some big and some difficult choices".

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Nebraska police shoot knife-wielding woman who abducted child from Walmart
The 31-year-old woman randomly abducted a three-year-old boy out of the Omaha supermarket at knifepoint, police say.

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Leo Woodall and Kate Winslet join new Lord of the Rings cast
Jamie Dornan also joins the franchise for The Hunt for Gollum, alongside returning stars Sir Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood.

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Man arrested climbing into Israeli embassy had arrived on small boat twice, court hears
Abdullah Albadri denies charges preparing terrorist acts and being in possession of two knives.

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Has Trump given up on the midterms?
The president is losing public support over the Iran war.

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Can we afford to keep the UK safe?
Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'.

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An epic gangster biopic of the Kray brothers, starring Tom Hardy
The rise and decline of the Kray twins, London's most legendary gangsters.

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Seven goals, fastest strike & two red cards - Bayern-Real delivers drama
The quickest strike in this season's Champions League, seven goals, two red cards and the competition's 15-time winners exiting in anger - once again the knockout stages of European club football's elite tournament has delivered drama in spades.

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Arteta wanted fire but Arsenal limp to semis - does style matter?
Mikel Arteta wanted "fire" from his Arsenal players but instead got a sluggish performance as the Gunners did what was needed to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

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Players told LIV Golf to run 'for many years' amid collapse rumours
Sergio Garcia says LIV Golf's players were told earlier this year the event would run for "many years" as rumours swirl the Saudi-backed venture is on the verge of collapse.

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Real Madrid set for rare trophyless season - will Arbeloa pay the price?
After losing out to Bayern Munich in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final, Real Madrid face the prospect of a trophyless season that could cost Alvaro Arbeloa his job.

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Ekitike to miss rest of season and World Cup - Deschamps
France manager Didier Deschamps confirms striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the rest of the season and World Cup after suffering a suspected Achilles injury during Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final defeat by Paris St-Germain on Tuesday.

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Former champion Brecel misses out on Crucible spot
Former winner Luca Brecel fails to qualify for the 2026 World Snooker Championship, losing to Wales' Jak Jones in the last qualifying round.

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Bayern strike late to beat Real Madrid in seven-goal thriller
Bayern Munich leave it late in a back-and-forth classic to beat Real Madrid 4-3 to set up a meeting with Paris St-Germain in the semi-finals of the Champions League.

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