Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?
Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as ...
Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself
Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself
Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political. from BB...
Trump holds meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal
Trump holds meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal
The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Heatwave brings traffic chaos and litter 'horror'
Heatwave brings traffic chaos and litter 'horror'
Locals and tourists flock to beauty spots and beaches in Wales causing litter and traffic 'chaos'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4G...
I'll wear it to bed, says Emma Thompson after award win at Hay Festival
I'll wear it to bed, says Emma Thompson after award win at Hay Festival
The actress and writer speaks about novels she loves and the books that inspired her. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8G4fueT
US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US officials say
US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US officials say
But there has been conflicting information from Tehran, with one news agency reporting that no deal has been finalised or confirmed. from ...
'I was raped by a childhood friend - I want others to know what he did'
'I was raped by a childhood friend - I want others to know what he did'
Hayley Watkins waives her anonymity to call for a publicly-accessible sex offenders register from BBC News https://ift.tt/PbWcyu7
US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll
US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll
The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president. from ...
Homes evacuated in second street after ground movement reported
Homes evacuated in second street after ground movement reported
The move follows the precautionary evacuation of 30 homes last week in a nearby street in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire. from BBC News h...
Man tortured in Dubai detention – human rights group
Man tortured in Dubai detention – human rights group
Ryan Pepper, from Kent, has been imprisoned in the UAE "without explanation", says the group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pb09J...
Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit
Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit
Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of "the Eiffel tower a...
Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah
Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah
The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aWg5...
Watch: Best moments from 2026 Cooper's Hill cheese rolling races
Watch: Best moments from 2026 Cooper's Hill cheese rolling races
Thousands of people gathered in the baking heat to watch competitors from all over the world chase a 7lb (3kg) wheel of Double Gloucester ch...
Watch: Only world record broken at Enhanced Games won't be recognised
Watch: Only world record broken at Enhanced Games won't be recognised
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why the achievement by Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev will not be accepted by official sporting bodi...
Thousands enjoy final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend
Thousands enjoy final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend
Sunderland's Herrington Country Park buzzes with festival energy for the last Big Weekend day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3xFBGWV
E-scooter and officer collide near Buckingham Palace
E-scooter and officer collide near Buckingham Palace
Two men were taken to a major trauma centre and the area around the palace gates was cordoned off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0psSAjx
'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate
'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate
The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island. from BBC News https://ift...
Airport staff may strike during World Cup and Commonwealth Games
Airport staff may strike during World Cup and Commonwealth Games
Nearly 700 staff at Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports have voted in favour of walking out in a row over pay. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5wP...
Charges dismissed against official at school where six-year-old shot teacher
Charges dismissed against official at school where six-year-old shot teacher
The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ga17fPh
Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year
Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year
Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QjBl9Hf
Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space
Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space
Some 750 firefighters are tackling the uncontrolled blazes supported by water-dropping helicopters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z721BFD
Alleged killer of girl, 5, breaks down in court
Alleged killer of girl, 5, breaks down in court
A stepmother, accused of killing a five-year-old girl in a hot bath, told jurors she heard her scream. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ozqUMX...
Judge rules gun and writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial
Judge rules gun and writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial
Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled. from BBC N...
From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady
From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady
The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive. from BBC News https:/...
Coleraine could be 'low hanging fruit', when university job losses hit
Coleraine could be 'low hanging fruit', when university job losses hit
Ulster University announced last month that it is set to make up to 450 staff redundant as it needs to make savings of about £25m. from BB...
Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria
Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria
The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SCl4XKu
Fuel thieves caught after local sleuths follow them to pub and beach
Fuel thieves caught after local sleuths follow them to pub and beach
Locals helped police track down fuel thieves after spotting them drinking at a pub. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t5MhZpz
Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive
Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive
The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. from BBC News https://i...
Man killed by 13ft shark in Western Australia
Man killed by 13ft shark in Western Australia
The attack occurred at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police say. from BBC News ...
Ukrainian man denies role in Starmer arson plot, court hears
Ukrainian man denies role in Starmer arson plot, court hears
Petro Pochynok is on trial along with two others for allegedly plotting to set fire to a car and two houses linked to the prime minister. ...
US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members
US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members
The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May. from BBC News htt...
Original Coronation Street cast member dies aged 89
Original Coronation Street cast member dies aged 89
Alan Rothwell was best known for playing David Barlow in the original cast of Coronation Street. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C9MVj5L
'We didn't die': Pilot recounts crash landing in Atlantic with 10 aboard
'We didn't die': Pilot recounts crash landing in Atlantic with 10 aboard
The 11 survivors spent roughly five hours on a life raft, before being rescued by the US Air Force off Florida coast. from BBC News https:...
Farage says £5m gift a reward for Brexit campaigning
Farage says £5m gift a reward for Brexit campaigning
The Reform UK leader, who is facing a Commons standards probe, said he "cannot be bought by anybody". from BBC News https://ift....
More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak
More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak
The ship, which set sail from Belfast on Friday, is at port in Bordeaux after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal illness. from BBC N...
Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth sworn in as Wales' first minister
Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth sworn in as Wales' first minister
Ap Iorwerth says it is "the greatest privilege of my life" to be Plaid's first Welsh government leader. from BBC News https:...
Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'
Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'
Iran is reported to want lifting of the US naval blockade, recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for...
How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout
How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout
Some resorts enforce allocation rules from check-in to prevent people reserving loungers with towels in the "sunbed wars". from ...
Rhun ap Iorwerth to become Wales' new first minister within days
Rhun ap Iorwerth to become Wales' new first minister within days
Three other Senedd parties indicate they will either back his nomination or not oppose him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EpXAnLH
Two arrested over arson attack at former synagogue
Two arrested over arson attack at former synagogue
The 45-year-old man and 52-year-old woman were arrested on Sunday and taken into police custody. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZzfOSHE
UK warship HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission
UK warship HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission
The Ministry of Defence says the ship will prepare to join an international mission to safeguard shipping, but only when fighting in the reg...
Man jailed for murder of father-of-nine has conviction quashed
Man jailed for murder of father-of-nine has conviction quashed
Sean Rodgers, 38, was sentenced to a minimum of 18 years for the murder of Edward Meenan in Londonderry in 2018. from BBC News https://ift...
What latest election results show us in maps and charts
What latest election results show us in maps and charts
See which parties are winning - and losing – across the UK and who’s won in your area, using our interactive tool. from BBC News https://i...
Bonnie Tyler in induced coma after emergency surgery
Bonnie Tyler in induced coma after emergency surgery
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery in Portugal on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Three women linked to Islamic State arrested in Australia on return from Syria
Three women linked to Islamic State arrested in Australia on return from Syria
Three women who allegedly supported IS were arrested after they flew home to Australia for the first time in years. from BBC News https://...
Gas tax: How beer fuelled a debate on Australia's energy giants
Gas tax: How beer fuelled a debate on Australia's energy giants
Campaigners say Australia is giving away its gas 'for free' and should tax exports like Norway and Qatar. from BBC News https://if...
Bonnie Tyler recovering after being taken to hospital for surgery
Bonnie Tyler recovering after being taken to hospital for surgery
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer is being treated in Faro, Portugal, where she has a home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Qg7uSn
Holyrood election outcome is anything but certain on final day of campaigning
Holyrood election outcome is anything but certain on final day of campaigning
In the volatile politics of 2026, it is probably best to prepare for a range of possible scenarios, writes BBC Scotland political editor Gle...
Rice cooker leads to £260k payout to sacked university cleaner
Rice cooker leads to £260k payout to sacked university cleaner
The cleaner says she was accused of buying a student a rice cooker, which are banned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GBAjs8c
Scotland's vape capital - what's behind the boom?
Scotland's vape capital - what's behind the boom?
New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities - concentrated in the most deprived areas. ...
AI firms should face 'minimum wage for robots' to limit job cuts, says tech boss
AI firms should face 'minimum wage for robots' to limit job cuts, says tech boss
A tech entrepreneur warns "white-collar workers in places like Cardiff" are "in firing line of AI". from BBC News http...
Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say
Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say
The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ukdN32f
Parties gear up for final week of campaigning ahead of election
Parties gear up for final week of campaigning ahead of election
On Thursday, voters will head to their polling stations to choose who they want to lead the next Scottish government. from BBC News https:...
Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence. from ...
People go private for weight loss jabs amid 10-year NHS waiting lists
People go private for weight loss jabs amid 10-year NHS waiting lists
One health board has seen waiting lists for weight loss help quadruple in just one year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EXFfzLs
British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'
British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'
Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last...
'How are we going to get back home?' Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital
'How are we going to get back home?' Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital
The blockade comes days after Mali's defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
'I held down Golders Green suspect' says volunteer who grabbed ankle
'I held down Golders Green suspect' says volunteer who grabbed ankle
"If eyes could kill, I'd be dead," he tells the BBC when recounting the moment he saw the suspect. from BBC News https://ift...
Trump to lift whisky tariffs after King's visit
Trump to lift whisky tariffs after King's visit
The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon. from ...
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