Co-habiting couples in England and Wales could be given more protections if they break up under new government proposals. Read full story Author:
Russia looks to students to make up for mounting losses in Ukraine
Moscow’s campaign for students to sign army contracts comes as the Kremlin seeks to sustain its war effort for a fifth year. Read full story Author:
How to walk 30 minutes a day – your tips after NHS reward scheme announced
From walking the dog before breakfast to getting off the bus a stop early, readers share their tips for building a daily walking habit. Read full story Author:
Five and a half hours that left England’s last-16 tie in chaos
For several hours on Friday, no-one seemed to know when England’s World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico would kick off. BBC Sport tells how a story of confusion and …
Lightning, hotel security and spying – issues England face in Mexico
England are booed as they arrive at their Mexico City hotel to prepare for their World Cup last-16 game against Mexico – and it’s not the only issue they face. …
Eight of the 10 most populous countries are not in the World Cup
Many countries with massive populations consistently miss out on football’s biggest party. What can they do to change their sporting fortunes? Read full story Author:
Farewell Cape Verde – defeat by Argentina but they are the underdogs the World Cup will never forget
Cape Verde may have been the World Cup’s second-smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic. Read full …
BBC offers ‘Stay Up or Catch Up’ for England v Mexico
The BBC will be launching a special ‘Stay Up or Catch Up’ offer for its live coverage of England’s game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup. Read full story …
Murals, flags and beef dishes – Messi mania takes hold in Miami
Lionel Messi’s World Cup goals roadshow continued with his seventh of the tournament for Argentina against Cape Verde – and delighted the fans who were in Miami to see their …
Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral
Ali Khamenei’s body will lie in state in Tehran’s Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq. Read full story Author:
UK temperatures forecast to exceed 30C as another heatwave imminent
Another heatwave is on its way and set to last significantly longer as Stav Danaos explains. Read full story Author:
China’s internet got so mad about a celebrity’s ‘bad’ singing, her concert was cancelled
Celebrities have become outlets for young people’s social and economic frustrations. Read full story Author:
Force bosses to face MPs over maternity scandal, says Streeting
Former health secretary Wes Streeting says the “cowardice” of leaders who refused to co-operate was “an insult”. Read full story Author:
Pope urges Europe to do more for migrants while visiting gateway island
The pontiff pays tribute to migrants who lost their lives at sea at a cemetery on the Italian island of Lampedusa. Read full story Author:
‘Flamingo Revolution’ takes off as thousands demand Albanian PM’s resignation
Flamingos have become a national symbol of protest, triggered by opposition to a luxury development. Read full story Author:
Trump’s new take on 250 years of American expansionism
The US has grown, both in terms of its land and its people, over the last 250 years. What’s next? Read full story Author:
Ear plugs have become a festival must-have – but they aren’t all created equal
Ear plugs are becoming an increasingly popular accessory at music festivals. Read full story Author:
Tartan Army’s World Cup traffic cone high jinks are taking over Scotland
Scotland fans’ coning of statues during the World Cup has led to a surge in the practice back home, but not everyone has welcomed it. Read full story Author:
Antique silver collection found in attic sells for £60,000
More than 100 silver items, dating from the early 1700s to the early 1900s, had been expected to fetch up to £23,000. Read full story Author:
‘I love my superhero legs’, says boy who ‘inspires everyone around him’
The school says the young double amputee’s courage and positivity has “inspired everyone”. Read full story Author: