Monday, 31 July 2023
Paul Reubens: Pee-wee Herman actor dies age 70
Paul Reubens, who portrayed the children's TV and film character, had privately been fighting cancer.
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Sunday, 30 July 2023
Six killed at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon
Deadly clashes broke out between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp over the weekend.
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Midwife sacked for claiming terrorists could poison baby milk
Anna Semenenko was struck off after a panel found her to be "unsafe and ineffective".
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Women's World Cup 2023: 'Nouhaila Benzina is a role model to us'
Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina becomes the first player to wear a hijab at a Women's World Cup.
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Saturday, 29 July 2023
Stuart Broad: Chris Broad, Alastair Cook & Michael Vaughan on England's retiring bowler
Nottingham Forest fan, wannabe rapper and terrible golf chipper, this is Stuart Broad by those who know him best.
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Rishi Sunak urges Sadiq Khan to 'think twice' on Ulez expansion
The Prime Minister told the BBC the expansion would put "a burden on hard-working families".
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Friday, 28 July 2023
Vietnam jails 50 in mass bribery trial over Covid-19 flights
Judges said the accused extorted money from people taking repatriation flights during the Covid pandemic.
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Thursday, 27 July 2023
Trump lawyers meet federal prosecutors in election probe
Speculation mounts that Mr Trump will soon be charged over efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.
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Wednesday, 26 July 2023
Joe Lewis: UK tycoon bailed in US fraud case but can't use superyacht
The $300m (£230m) bail bond for Spurs owner Joe Lewis is secured by his luxury boat and private aircraft.
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Nigel Farage says more NatWest bosses must go in Coutts row
The ex-UKIP leader says the whole board should go as the row over his account closure escalates.
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Tuesday, 25 July 2023
Rhodes fires: Brits escape Greek fires as travel advice updated
Flare-ups overnight have caused the flames to spread to new areas on the island.
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Greece fires: Two pilots die after firefighting plane crashes
The Greek air force pilots had been responding to a wildfire near Platanistos on the island of Evia.
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Swansea dad jailed for taking son's points before fatal crash
Dewi George accepted speeding points on behalf of his son, who was later involved in a fatal crash.
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Monday, 24 July 2023
Rhodes wildfires are 'like a biblical catastrophe'
As tourists evacuate, the wildfires have come at great personal cost to the Greek island's residents.
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Sunday, 23 July 2023
Manipur: The women facing the fire of the conflict
A viral video of an attack on two women in Manipur is encouraging other survivors to speak out.
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Locals step in to help tourists after Rhodes fires
Families on the island have offered up their spare bedrooms and sofas to stranded holidaymakers.
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Saturday, 22 July 2023
Llanharry murders: Who killed Harry and Megan Tooze?
Married couple Megan and Harry Tooze were found shot dead in their cowshed.
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Friday, 21 July 2023
Gorilla thought to be male surprises zoo with birth
Columbus Zoo in Ohio says Sully, 8, was found cradling the unexpected newborn in her arms.
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Norfolk beach death: Owner admits trampoline safety breaches
An inflatables manager admits safety breaches following the death of Ava-May Littleboy, three.
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Thursday, 20 July 2023
Manipur violence: What is happening and why
More than 100 people have been killed in ethnic violence that has engulfed a small Indian state.
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Wednesday, 19 July 2023
Jason Aldean: US country star denies new music video is 'pro-lynching'
Jason Aldean defends his song as it is yanked by Country Music Television and Sheryl Crow attacks him.
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Tuesday, 18 July 2023
Nigel Farage: Coutts document 'shows bank account shut over my views'
Nigel Farage says he obtained a copy of a report by the bank's wealth reputational risk committee.
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What happened to US citizens like Otto Warmbier detained in North Korea
Americans arrested in the communist state have included tourists, a teacher and a Christian missionary.
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Monday, 17 July 2023
Climate change plan will leave UK unprepared, advisors warn
The latest plan to prepare the UK for intense heatwaves and flooding falls short of expectation.
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Sunday, 16 July 2023
Gelligaer: Ponies found in 'terrible' condition are rescued
The animals were "terrified of humans" when found but are expected to make a full recovery.
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Iran's morality police to resume headscarf patrols
The controversial police unit enforces Iran's strict dress code and has been accused of brutality.
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Saturday, 15 July 2023
T20 Blast: Somerset see off Essex to win trophy for second time
Somerset beat Essex to win the T20 Blast trophy for the second time - 18 years after their first.
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Lionel Messi: Inter Miami sign Argentina forward until 2025
Argentina forward Lionel Messi signs for American MLS side Inter Miami on a deal that runs until 2025.
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Nottinghamshire police catch fence-vaulting motorcyclist
Footage from police shows officers chasing the biker through gardens before his arrest.
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Friday, 14 July 2023
Arrest made in Long Island serial killer case
Police have been working for over a decade to solve the murders of at least 10 women in Long Island.
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Italy bear attacks: Animals behind Alpine attacks spared slaughter
A top Italian court rules a culling order for two bears should be suspended, backing activists.
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Transgender women barred from female events as UCI takes 'precautionary measure'
The UCI has ruled transgender women will be unable to participate in female international cycling events.
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Thursday, 13 July 2023
Men and boys charged over clashes Knowsley asylum hotel
Three boys aged 13, 16 and 17, and two men, aged 38 and 60, have been charged with violent disorder.
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New wave of strikes on way, Unite leader Sharon Graham warns
Strikes will continue unless ministers and big firms increase their pay offers, Ms Graham warns.
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Wednesday, 12 July 2023
Negligence may have led to 36 migrant deaths in Canary Islands, lawsuit alleges
An inflatable boat sank after those on board waited 10 hours for help last month in Gran Canaria.
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Tuesday, 11 July 2023
Pack of Wotsits used to rescue missing parrot
A snack-loving macaw flies away from its care home base after being spooked by a clap of thunder.
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Monday, 10 July 2023
BBC presenter allegations: A timeline of how the story has unfolded
Claims relating to allegations about an unnamed BBC presenter have been dominating the headlines.
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Boeing plane crash: Coroner rules Britons unlawfully killed
A coroner has ruled the three Britons who died in the 2019 crash in Ethiopia were killed unlawfully.
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Sunday, 9 July 2023
Second girl 8 dies after Wimbledon school car crash
The Metropolitan Police has named eight-year-old Nuria Sajjad as the second victim.
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Saturday, 8 July 2023
Tour de France: Sadness and tears as Mark Cavendish breaks collarbone in Tour-ending crash
Race director Christian Prudhomme says "the Tour de France is sad" after Mark Cavendish crashes out on stage eight.
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Pig fed junk food for seven years in small flat
Portia the pot-bellied pig who could barely walk after reaching 26 stone is given a new lease of life.
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Janet Yellen asks China to co-operate on climate change action
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Beijing to invest more in efforts to transition from fossil fuels.
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Friday, 7 July 2023
Southern Water bosses decline bonuses after sewage discharge anger
Bosses of Southern Water are refusing their bonuses amid anger over discharges into the sea.
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Thursday, 6 July 2023
Wednesday, 5 July 2023
Kyiv court explosion: Ihor Humeniuk dies after detonating explosive device
Ihor Humeniuk was at a hearing related to his involvement in a 2015 attack near Ukraine's parliament.
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Local officials only heard about new Covid rules on TV inquiry told
Local directors of public health had to watch TV for Covid news, the public inquiry has been told.
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Tuesday, 4 July 2023
Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation US media report
A powder is found in a work area of the White House's secure West Wing by Secret Service staff.
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Jenin: UN agencies voice alarm as major Israeli operation continues
The agencies say infrastructure is being destroyed and medics cannot not reach all the injured.
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Climate change: World's hottest day since records began
Monday 3 July was the warmest day yet recorded with temperatures averaging over 17C for the first time.
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Monday, 3 July 2023
Wimbledon 2023: Lauren Davis takes best shot of day one
Watch the best shots from day one of Wimbledon, including a 'phenomenal' winner by Lauren Davis and epic rallies with Britain's Liam Broady and Harriet Dart.
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Nigel Farage: Banks warned against closing accounts
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer says she is concerned banks are shutting accounts for the wrong reasons.
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Sunday, 2 July 2023
The false French riot posts spreading online
A number of false and misleading claims about the French riots have been circulating on social media.
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Saturday, 1 July 2023
London Pride in pictures: Huge crowds turn out for parade
The parade was briefly halted after protesters lined Piccadilly - but the landmark event carried on.
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Root & Brook hit centuries but fifth Test in balance after late wickets
Joe Root and Harry Brook hit respective centuries but bad light and late wickets sees the fifth Test head into a final day with it hanging p...