BBC News The US military says it has begun a new round of strikes against Iran to “further degrade” its capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes – the 10th consecutive night of attacks – come after US President Donald Trump vowed to punish Iran for the deaths of US soldiers, […]
BBC News The woman who murdered her stepdaughter Sara Sharif has asked for the inquest into her death to be held in front of a jury. Beinash Batool and Sara’s father Urfan Sharif were jailed for life in 2024 after the 10-year-old was found dead at the family home in Woking. She had been violently […]
BBC News Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, seven weeks after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer, his family has confirmed. One of English football’s most decorated players, Keegan enjoyed spells at Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle during an illustrious playing […]
BBC News One of the most notorious figures in Mexico’s drug cartels, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, will spend the rest of his life in prison, a US judge ruled has ruled, two years after Zambada was lured to the US in an elaborate sting operation. The 76-year-old, who founded the violent Sinaloa Cartel with Joaquin […]
BBC News King Charles said he was impressed by the design of Europe’s first eco mosque and has praised “all the care and attention which has been lavished on it”. The King was told about the environmental credentials of Cambridge Central Mosque as he toured the place of worship on Monday. He was greeted by […]
BBC News A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the proposed $110bn (£85bn) merger between media giants Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery. The decision follows a lawsuit brought by a coalition of 12 US states, including California and New York, aiming to halt the deal over concerns it would stifle competition and raise consumer […]
BBC News Lionel Messi says “the pain is immense” and that it “will take time to heal” after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final. Ferran Torres’ extra-time strike saw Spain crowned world champions for a second time, ending Argentina’s defence of the title they won in 2022. Messi has now lost […]
BBC News Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have appeared in a federal courtroom in Miami, marking the beginning of extradition proceedings to the UK over a slate of new charges that includes rape and sex trafficking. Speaking outside the court after the hearing, a lawyer for the brothers said they would fight […]
