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Nearly 3,000 patients a day in England face corridor care in NHS
New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.

Olivia Rodrigo on heartbreak and choosing her wedding song
The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.

Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them
In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.

Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children
The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.

Make stolen phones unusable, Met Police urges tech giants
Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices.

Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
During his trip, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.

The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

Essex Police given new information on West Ham co-owner David Sullivan
Police have been contacted with new information about the West Ham co-owner following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation.

Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel
England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?

'Absolutely buzzing': Scotland fans arrive on US soil
Thousands of Tartan Army members are travelling to Boston ahead of the country's first match at the weekend.

'Mum was killing me': England's Rice on World Cup heat - and his sunburn
The Arsenal midfielder admits he was a touch pink in pre-tournament photos as players try to adjust to scorching conditions.

A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff
The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.

How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV
All the TV and radio details for each of the 2026 World Cup group games.

An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry
Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.

The Papers: 'Second night of unrest' and 'Yes we Kansas'
A second night of unrest in Northern Ireland following the knife attack in Belfast continues to dominate Thursday's papers.

How a knife attack sparked violence in Belfast
BBC Verify mapped some of the violent disorder that took place in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland.

What we learned from Bill Gates' deposition on Epstein
The billionaire testified to Congress about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender.

Taylor Swift and Timothee Chalamet among fans for historic Knicks win
A star-studded crowd saw the New York Knicks score a winning basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the last seconds of the game.

Mum's plea to reopen case into daughter's shooting in US
The mother of Lucy Harrison, who was shot by her father at his Texas home, demands further inquiries.

Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss
The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it.

Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests
A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever".

Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing
Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.

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The Secret Jungle Hospital
Saving lives in a hidden hospital, rebels fighting against Myanmar's military.

The Democrats fight back Trump-style in Maine… but have they messed up?
New scandals and allegations emerge against Democrat Graham Platner in Maine

Any early shocks? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - opening group games
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the first round of group games at the 2026 World Cup.

Wolves sack Edwards after seven months
Wolves sack head coach Rob Edwards just seven months after appointing him.

Spurs the dumbest basketball team in history of civilisation - Barkley
NBA legend Charles Barkley brands the San Antonio Spurs "the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilisation" after the New York Knicks move 3-1 ahead of the San Antonio Spurs.

Tharp breaks 110m hurdles world record at US college championships
Ja'Kobe Tharp breaks the 110m hurdles world record during heats at the American college championships on Wednesday.

Mahomes to become NFL's first $500m player
Patrick Mahomes is called a "generational talent and elite human being" by Kansas City Chiefs boss Clark Hunt.