Pakistan's military says it shot down four rudimentary drones and will respond to any further provocation.

A Pakistani security official stands guard at the Pakistan Afghan border in Chaman, Balochistan province.

Afghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan as tensions escalate

Kylian Mbappe becomes the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches with after scoring twice as France crusie past Sweden 3-0 to set up a last-16 tie with Paraguay.

Mbappe scores twice as France dominate Sweden

Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before narrowly losing an epic three-setter to Maya Joint 3-6 7-6 (8-6) 3-6 at Wimbledon 2026

Williams edged by Joint in epic three‑setter on singles return

The collision left holes on the side of the tower, but Beijing has scrubbed other visible traces of the incident.

The collision left holes on the side of the CITIC Tower

A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happened

Michael Olise jumping in to the arms of Kylian Mbappé

Olise moves to five World Cup assists

Great angle of Mbappe's second goal

Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

A person standing on a path which is crumbling

Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension

A Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for "commuting" and "urban riding".

A young woman with curly hair wearing a blue helmet rides an escooter through a sunny park

E-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road ban

Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.

A woman with dark hair sits on a bed and puts her hands on her abdomen. She looks in pain. Shew is wearing blue pyjama trousers and a pink t-shirt

Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog

At least 1,700 people have died and tens of thousands are feared missing after the twin quakes.

A boy is held by his mother in front of a mountain of rubble in Venezuela. He is looking directly at the camera, has short brown hair and wears a red t-shirt and blue trousers. He is being carried by his mother, who is looking away towards the rubble behind them. She has curly dyed blonde hair and wears a black t-shirt.

UK charities launch Venezuela earthquakes appeal

Dr Bill Kirkup says he resigned from a government-commissioned review into NHS maternity services over the omission. 

A healthcare professional wearing gloves performs an ultrasound examination on a pregnant woman. The ultrasound probe is placed on the patient's abdomen, while a monitor in the background displays the ultrasound image. The scene takes place in a clinical medical setting, with diagnostic equipment visible beside the examination table.

'Normal birth drive' criticism removed from maternity report, expert claims

Hundreds have been spending days and nights at Cockroach Janta Party's protest in Delhi for the past 10 days.

A Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporter during a protest over alleged irregularities in the country's major examinations on June 6, 2026 in New Delhi, India.

Why India's cockroach protesters are still on the streets in over 40C heat

Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.

Woman reads an energy meter with her finger pointing at the dial.

Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise

Alison said carers now give her an evening meal and medication during an afternoon call at about 15:00 BST and help her to bed for the night.

An elderly lady sitting on the sofa she has white hair and has a pair of round glasses on, she is wearing a blue and white stripped shirt and has a gold necklace on. 

Home care pressures leave 89-year-old in bed for up to 19 hours

Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France cruise to a comfortable win over Sweden in their World Cup round of 32 match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Kylian Mbappe celebrates with Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise

Mbappe scores twice against Sweden for France

Mbappe celebrates goal with Deschamps

Bradley Barcola "empahatically" fires home France's second goal in their World Cup round of 32 match against Sweden at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

 Bradley Barcola and teammates celebrating after scoring

Barcola 'emphatically' doubles France's lead over Sweden

BBC Sport's Kelly Somers speaks with manager Thomas Tuchel as he responds to criticism of England's last two World Cup performances.

Thomas Tuchel responds to criticism of performances

Ståle Solbakken talking about Erling Haaland

Haaland's the 'greatest goal scorer in the world'

The birthright ruling brings to an end a Supreme Court term that has delivered the president some key victories.

US Supreme Court has dealt heavy defeats to Trump, while expanding his power

Operators say the museum and arts venue is too small to meet the needs of activities and exhibits.

Part of the exterior of Timespan. There is an area of grey corrugated sheet above yellow painted wall. The corrugated sheet has the word "Timespan" in large yellow letter above a sign that reads: "A meeting place between our past and our future".

Plan for £8m redevelopment of Highland museum

A heritage group is optimistic Kelso Abbey should be able to reopen ahead of its 900th anniversary.

A picture of Kelso Abbey and impressive old stone building standing amid lawns and flower beds and trees

'We didn't think we would see it reopen in our lifetime'

Spain's Sergio Garcia will miss the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale next month for the third time in four years.

Sergio Garcia holding a driver and pointing

Garcia misses out on Open qualification again

More than 450 parasports athletes will compte in 47 medal events at Glasgow 2026.

Head and shoulders image of wheelchair racer Melanie Woods. She is on running track and is facing into the camera. She is white and has brown hair tied back and black sunglasses on the top of her head. She's wearing a light khaki green rain jacket and a grey t-shirt and has a gold necklace and gold earrings

Record number of para-sport medals up for grabs at Glasgow 2026

Murphy cat story from the commentary box

Will Wayne really do this if Norway beat Brazil?

Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen produces a stunning display to beat fourth seed Ben Shelton in a fifth set tie-break in the opening round of the men's singles at Wimbledon 2026.




Shelton stunned as qualifier Virtanen progresses to second round

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.

Front pages of the South Wales Echo and South Wales Evening Post

Wales' papers: Mum dies after partner found dead and children ill after beauty spot visit

North America will bake in extreme temperatures amid celebrations for the United States' 250th birthday.

People spend time at Washington Square Park during hot weather in New York City, United States, on June 29, 2026. New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani activated the city's Heat Emergency Plan as dangerously high temperatures were forecast to affect the city

Dangerous heatwave to hit US ahead of holiday weekend

Former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is set to return to football at French club Paris FC on a two-year contract, with the option of a further season.

Liam Rosenior smiling and on the pitch while managing Strasbourg

Rosenior nears management return at Paris FC

Tenants at the Linburn estate in West Lothian were told by landlord Sight Scotland Veterans last June that they had a year to vacate their homes.

a man wearing dark sunglasses, a red hat and black gillet sitting on a couch

Blind veterans' lives being damaged by evictions, says former charity boss

The garden was once a sun trap with decking - it is now filled with tropical trees and ferns shading it. 

Dave Robinson (left) and Gemma Furby (right) stood in their garden. They are surrounded by large green leaves. Dave is wearing a navy blue t-shirt with red flowers and green leaves on it. He is also wearing khaki green shorts. Gemma is wearing a white vest, blue denim shorts and a white short with green leaves on it.

Couple turn mid-terrace garden into tropical jungle with poisonous plants

Sarah Gray said she did not allow the man and a girl known as Child A use her bedroom.

Caernarfon Crown Court, a brown block building with big glass windows. 

Rape-accused bagged drugs at addict's home, court hears

Grigor Dimitrov makes a winning return to Wimbledon, 12 months after suffering one of the most devastating nights of his career.

Grigor Dimitrov gives a thumb up to the crowd after winning his first-round match

Dimitrov makes winning return after tearful exit

'It's never easy to say goodbye' - tearful Wawrinka on retirement

The charge will be more than the standard ticket fare on most shorter journeys.

What you need to know as ScotRail starts charging ticket dodgers minimum £10 fare

After 15 home players lose in the Wimbledon singles first round, BBC Sport analyses the problems facing British tennis.

Cameron Norrie trudges off court at Wimbledon

Poor Wimbledon performance prompts yet another British inquest

Former UFC star Molly McCann will be part of the undercard on her cousin Katie Taylor's farewell fight at Croke Park on 5 September.

Taylor family link 'the best kept secret in combat sport'

Maya Joint, 20, says she has been "dreaming" of playing on Centre Court since she was little, after overcoming "legend" Serena Williams to reach the second round of Wimbledon 2026.

'I've been dreaming of this moment' - Joint stunned to beat 'legend' Williams

Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands manager after their World Cup exit, which led to "appalling" racist abuse aimed at players who missed penalties.

Koeman resigns, while Netherlands report racist abuse

Video footage shows rescuers cheering as the child is pulled from rubble in La Guaira state.

A Jordanian team works to rescue a child trapped under rubble following earthquakes in Venezuela.

Three-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quake

'I forgot the warm-up' - Joint overwhelmed by 'aura' of Williams

'Tonight, this is Maya's joint' - 20-year-old beats legend Williams

Williams' best shots from epic Wimbledon singles return

Precautionary measures were taken after the patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital early on Tuesday.

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow

Patient tests negative after Ebola alert at Glasgow hospital

Erling Haaland delivers on the biggest stage yet for Norway - but just how many goals could he end up with in international football?

Erling Haaland wearing a plastic viking helmet after Norway beat Ivory Coast

Defying logic - how Haaland could end up with 260 international goals

Norway fans react as Erling Haaland's winning goal sets up a round of 16 tie against Brazil.

'Norway's winning the World Cup'

Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before losing an epic three-setter against Maya Joint.

Serena Williams of the United States reacts against Maya Joint of Australia

Williams falls just short on Wimbledon singles return

One fan attending Belsonic said: "If you go to see Pitbull without a bald cap on, you're not really going to see Pitbull."

Two women. Both are wearing white shirts, black ties and sunglasses. The one on the right is wearing a bald cap and the one on the left is wearing a black waiscoat.

In pictures: Pitbull fans embrace bald cap tradition at Belsonic concert

From Williams' first main‑draw singles match in 1998, to now…

Rangers sign Croatian goalkeeper Ivor Pandur from Hull City for an undisclosed fee - what will he bring to Ibrox?

Ivor Pandur with the Championship play-off trophy

Rangers buy Hull goalkeeper Pandur - what will he bring?

Atlanta Stadium will host England's round of 32 tie against DR Congo on Wednesday. 

Is Atlanta Stadium the best World Cup ground?

Margaret Keeley claimed Freddie Scappaticci, who the Army gave the codename Stakeknife, tortured and degraded her.

Freddie Scappaticci pictured in west Belfast in 2003 before he went into hiding in England. He is wearing a grey polo shirt under a blue fleece jacket.
He is looking into camera and has greying short hair and grey stubble. He is standing in front of a red brick building with panels of grey cladding.

Woman reaches settlement over Stakeknife interrogation

Lowri's headaches, seizures and psychosis were due to an infection caused by pork tapeworm larvae.

Lowri is sitting on a velvet mustard sofa. She has long red hair and two nose rings. She is wearing a pink shirt

A trip to India left me with 38 parasites in my brain

Christopher Wilson, 34, died after his bike was involved in a collision with a car near Selby.

A person stands outdoors in front of dense green foliage and shrubs. The person has short light-coloured hair and a trimmed beard and is wearing a dark navy suit jacket, a pale shirt and a light pink tie. The image is framed from the chest up, with the greenery filling the background and a stone garden feature partially visible behind the person.

Tribute to man who died in motorbike crash 

Paris St-Germain set their price for Bradley Barcola, Chelsea want Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, Ayyoub Bouaddi is attracting interest, plus more.

PSG set Barcola price - Wednesday's gossip

Businesses and tech firms across the West have welcomed the extra funding.

Four soldiers watch an unmanned drone. They are standing on the edge of a wooded area with big trees.

Extra defence funding gives 'certainty' to businesses

Danny Murphy's strange cat anecdote

Keir Starmer announces extra defence spending - but the subject will still be one of the trickiest issues in his successor's in-tray.

Four British Army soldiers stand in a wooded area watching a single-rotor helicopter style Ghost drone

Why Starmer's defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headache

England supporters in the United States are praised for their "excellent" behaviour during the group stage of the World Cup, but domestic incidents are up on recent tournaments.

England fans' behaviour 'excellent' at World Cup

Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden to set up World Cup last-16 meeting with Paraguay.

Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into last 16

Serena Williams, one of the most successful tennis players of all time, returns to Wimbledon after four years.

Fans react as Serena 'The Goat' returns to Wimbledon

'Are we back in the 2000s again?' - Williams rolls back the years

Female MPs urge Burnham to ensure Labour lead by example on equality should he become prime minister.

Andy Burnham gesticulates on stage at the People's History Museum in Manchester. He wears a navy jacket over a black t-shirt and black spectacles.

Half of government should be female, Labour women tell Burnham

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scores a late winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to book their place in the last 16 in the 2026 World Cup.

Haaland the late hero as Norway knock out resilient Ivory Coast

Only those with "a serious and life-threatening emergency" should go to the department, says trust.

An NHS sign welcoming people to Addenbrooke's Hospital. It is blue and white and is printed with the words Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. There are bushes, pavement, a road and buildings visible.

Critical incident declared at Addenbrooke's A&E

The BBC asked Americans how they felt after the Supreme Court's ruling on citizenship for babies born in the US.

Split screen. Man on the left and woman on the right.

Americans react to Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship

The National Trust is offering the chance to live in Penrhyn Castle on the edge of Eryri National Park.

The neo-Norman grey brick Penrhyn Castle is surrounded by gardens and woodland

Could you live in a 200-room castle? The National Trust is offering a chance to move in

Ecuador make a complaint to World Cup organisers over noisy local fans outside their team hotel before their last-32 match against co-hosts Mexico.

Ecuador make Mexico fans hotel noise complaint

Alf-Inge Haaland celebrating his sons goal 

Papa Haaland's emotional reaction to his son's winner

Troon golfer Jack McDonald secures his place at the 154th Open Championship after coming through final qualifying at Dundonald Links.

McDonald joins MacIntyre as second Scot in Open field

'Special' super-sub Ama makes impact at both ends of the pitch

City officials want to build flats on the city centre site but others say it should be preserved as part of Germany's history.

Dietmar Arnold stands with a torch in a flooded Hitler's bunker in 2007

'Absolute madness': Row over plan to demolish Nazi bunker under Berlin

A total of 21 people were injured by CS spray and five of them needed further treatment in hospital.

Planes lines up at Heathrow Airport. They have red and blue markings on their tails.

Four admit affray after Heathrow CS spray attack

Courtside at Serena's return

A man is jailed after a delivery driver was run over by his own van during a Christmas robbery.

A police mugshot of Gary Rarity, a man in his 40s with stubble, dark eyes, and a dark fringe-style haircut with shaved back and sides.

Accomplice in delivery driver robbery jailed

Serena Williams receives a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd as she walks out to play at Wimbledon for the first time in four years.

Williams 'takes it all in' on Centre Court return

Amad's 'Goal of the Tournament' contender

'It had to be him!' - Haaland scores late Norway winner

Wrexham's Tom O'Connor secures a permanent switch to Peterborough United following a loan spell at the League One side in 2025-26.

Peterborough United's Tom O'Connor (right)

Wrexham's O'Connor seals switch to Peterborough

Jacob Agnew has been released on bail and is due to be sentenced at Hull Crown Court on 24 July.

A police custody shot of Jacob Agnew. He is wearing a white hoodie and has short brown hair and short brown facial hair. He is looking at the camera. The wall behind him is grey.

Former youth worker guilty of child sex offences

The US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship.

Blow for Trump as US upholds birthright citizenship

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says Amazon has broken consumer protection law

the Amazon Prime Video logo projected on a screen as photographers in shadow aim their cameras.

Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers

Amad Diallo scores a "goal of the tournament" contender to equalise for Ivory Coast against Norway in their last-32 match.

'Goal of the tournament' - Amad's brilliant equaliser for Ivory Coast

Britain's Arthur Fery is accused of dishonesty by Bosnian opponent Damir Dzumhur following a row over a let call at Wimbledon

Damir Dzumhur and Arthur Fery exchange words

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