Four arrested after Tower of London display case containing State Crown defaced
The Jewel House at the Tower of London is closed after the incident, police say. ⌘ Read more
England in tatters after dismal day in Brisbane
England’s hopes in the second Test - and the Ashes - are in tatters after a dismal and depressing third day in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Russia bombards Ukraine as US says progress made in talks with Kyiv
President Zelensky says an attack on a rail hub near Kyiv was “meaningless from a military point of view”. ⌘ Read more
US says progress made at talks with Ukraine as Russia attacks infrastructure
Moscow launched 653 drones and 51 missiles overnight, most of which were downed, Kyiv says. ⌘ Read more
At least 11 killed in South Africa mass shooting
Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old. ⌘ Read more
‘Life being stressful is not an illness’ - GPs on mental health over-diagnosis
Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients. ⌘ Read more
Charities welcome new law banning puppy smuggling
But some are worried that the ban will have consequences for rare dog breeders and those who rescue dogs from overseas. ⌘ Read more
Cummins ‘good to go’ for third Ashes Test
Australia captain Pat Cummins says he will be “good to go” for the third Ashes Test against England after recovering from injury. ⌘ Read more
Deadly border fighting breaks out between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Both sides accuse the other of starting the overnight fighting and breaching a fragile ceasefire agreed in October. ⌘ Read more
This boy has a magic heart - it’s my son’s who died 10 years ago
A woman whose husband and son died after being hit by a car wants more people to talk about donation. ⌘ Read more
US says progress made at talks with Ukraine on plan to end war
Talks between senior US and Ukrainian negotiators in Florida continue for a third day on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
Hayden criticises Archer for bringing a pillow to Gabba
Jofra Archer is criticised by former Australia opener Matthew Hayden for the “shocking look” of arriving for the third day of the second Ashes Test with a pillow. ⌘ Read more
Driving-test touts offer instructors £250 kickbacks so they can bulk-book tests
Touts use instructor login details to bulk-book tests and sell them at a huge mark-up, the BBC finds. ⌘ Read more
New clashes break out between Pakistan and Taliban
Both sides accuse the other of starting the overnight fighting and breaching a fragile ceasefire agreed in October. ⌘ Read more
The Papers: ‘Netflix seals $85bn Warner Bros deal’ and ‘One L of a draw’
The Fifa World Cup 2026 draw features on several Saturday editions. ⌘ Read more
Strictly stars gear up for Musicals week as final looms
There are just two weeks left in the contest, and things are heating up on the ballroom floor. ⌘ Read more
**Legendary architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96 **
Frank Gehry was acclaimed for his love of jagged angles and use of industrial materials. ⌘ Read more
‘Netflix seals $85bn Warner Bros deal’ and ‘One L of a draw’
The Fifa World Cup 2026 draw features on several Saturday editions. ⌘ Read more
What should you do if you dislike your friend’s partner?
Former friends Chrishell Stause and Emma Hernan have argued on and off-camera in the Netflix reality show. ⌘ Read more
Single women risk rape and exploitation in search for better life in Europe
Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria. ⌘ Read more
Failed Sarah Ferguson-backed app received £1m taxpayers’ money
The former Duchess was an “ambassador” for vVoosh, founded by her friend Manuel Fernandez. ⌘ Read more
North American leaders take stage together for the first time
The World Cup draw marked the first time that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has met Trump. ⌘ Read more
North American leaders take stage together for the first time
The World Cup draw marked the first time that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has met Trump. ⌘ Read more
**Legendary architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96 **
Frank Gehry was acclaimed for his love of jagged angles and use of industrial materials. ⌘ Read more
Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn
The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. ⌘ Read more
North American leaders take stage together for the first time
The World Cup draw marked the first time that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has met Trump. ⌘ Read more
Meghan reaches out to estranged father after amputation reports, spokesman says
Thomas Markle is reported to be seriously ill in hospital in the Philippines. ⌘ Read more
Old and new foes - a look at England’s World Cup group
BBC Sport profiles Croatia, Panama and Ghana - England’s Group L opponents at the 2026 World Cup. ⌘ Read more
**Legendary architect Frank Gehry dead aged 96 **
Gehry was known for his experimental metallic designs. ⌘ Read more
Frank Gehry’s most iconic work - in pictures
As one of architecture’s most provocative and creative forces, Frank Gehry was behind intriguing buildings the world over. ⌘ Read more
US judge orders unsealing of court records from abandoned Jeffrey Epstein case
A similar request was rejected earlier this year, but a law passed by Congress last month overrides it. ⌘ Read more
Reform revokes council leader’s party membership
It follows an investigation by the party into racist content on social media. ⌘ Read more
Jamie’s Italian to return six years after collapse
Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo. ⌘ Read more
**US hits out at EU’s ‘suffocating regulations’ after it fines Elon Musk’s X **
The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations. ⌘ Read more
All you need to know about 2026 World Cup
England and Scotland have secured their place at the 2026 World Cup and this is all you need to know about next summer’s tournament. ⌘ Read more
‘It’s worse than Covid,’ says principal as 170 pupils off sick in one day
Confirmed flu cases among adults and children across Northern Ireland have more than trebled in the last two weeks. ⌘ Read more
Mum’s eight-year justice battle to see rapist jailed
Allan Peyton is jailed for five years for raping a woman in her home in the West Mercia area. ⌘ Read more
Arsenal’s Mosquera could be out for at least six weeks
Arsenal fear Cristhian Mosquera will miss at least six weeks, with the defender set to undergo further tests to establish the full extent of his ankle injury. ⌘ Read more
‘It’s worse than Covid,’ says principal as 170 pupils off sick in one day
Confirmed flu cases among adults and children across Northern Ireland have more than trebled in the last two weeks. ⌘ Read more
Doctor charged with sex assaults of 38 patients
The charges against Nathaniel Spencer relate to his time working at two West Midlands hospitals. ⌘ Read more
Norris and Verstappen closely matched in practice
Championship leader McLaren’s Lando Norris sets the pace in Friday practice at the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. ⌘ Read more
Doctor charged with sexually assaulting 38 patients
The charges against Dr Nathaniel Spencer relate to his time working at two major hospitals in the West Midlands ⌘ Read more
Tattooing may trigger localised damage to the immune system
There is relatively little information on the long-term health effects of tattooing, but a couple of recent studies suggest the art form might trigger prolonged inflammation ⌘ Read more
Doctor charged with sex assaults of 38 patients
Nathaniel Spencer of Birmingham is accused of sexually assaulting 38 patients, including a child. ⌘ Read more
Germany votes to bring back voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds
The shift in its approach to its military follows a push to create Europe’s strongest conventional army. ⌘ Read more
**US hits out at EU for fining Elon Musk’s X **
The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations. ⌘ Read more
Doctor charged with sex assaults of 38 patients
Nathaniel Spencer of Birmingham is accused of sexually assaulting 38 patients, including a child. ⌘ Read more
Doctor charged with sex assaults of 38 patients
Nathaniel Spencer of Birmingham is accused of sexually assaulting 38 patients, including a child. ⌘ Read more
Government pledges to end children living in B&Bs
The strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit. ⌘ Read more
Littlejohn given extended ban for violent conduct
Crystal Palace midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn has been given an extended five-match ban for violent conduct after grabbing an opponent by the neck and throwing her to the ground. ⌘ Read more