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Israel-Iran strikes: A look at the worst-case scenarios
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 07:01:12 GMT

The BBC's James Landale looks at what could happen if the fighting escalates and expands.

UK sending more RAF jets to Middle East
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 21:28:24 GMT

Sir Keir Starmer said aircraft are being deployed amid intense fighting between Israel and Iran.

'It's heavy on the heart': Israelis survey damage in city hit by Iranian missile
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 18:44:48 GMT

Two people were killed and several homes destroyed when a missile hit the city of Rishon LeZion early on Saturday.

Was Iran months away from producing a nuclear bomb?
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 09:15:17 GMT

Israel's PM says it struck Iran at the heart of its "weaponization programme", but Iran insists its nuclear facilities were peaceful.

PM announces national inquiry into grooming gangs
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 19:25:16 GMT

Sir Keir Starmer said he had accepted the recommendations of an audit into the nature and scale of the abuse.

Manhunt after two Minnesota state politicians targeted, one of them killed
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:12:42 GMT

Hortman and her husband were killed and Hoffman and his wife injured in what officials called "targeted political violence".

Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 18:01:58 GMT

An Italian museum says the special chair has since been restored, but the culprits haven't been found.

The first trial of its kind: A Russian soldier takes the stand for an execution
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:25:47 GMT

Dmitriy Kurashov is the first Russian soldier to stand trial in Ukraine over a battlefield execution.

Sainsburys and Morrisons told to stop tobacco ads
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:50:58 GMT

The government has written to the supermarkets to say the adverts are banned by a law passed in 2002.

UK's careful diplomacy faces test ahead of G7 meeting
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 09:28:10 GMT

There are currently two "crisis centres" running in the Foreign Office.

The families paying �1,500 for 'private bobbies' to police their homes
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:13:25 GMT

Security officers from private firms are being paid to patrol some UK neighbourhoods in an effort to deter to burglars - but how much can they really do?

The Papers: 'Best of Britain' and the country on a 'war footing'
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:43:15 GMT

The Trooping of the Colour captures the attention of the newspapers this Sunday.

Can the Beckham brand survive reports of family feud?
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:08:04 GMT

A PR expert says coverage has begun to affect the family's public image, with it taking a more soap-opera-like tone.

Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe?
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:24:44 GMT

Most dads in the UK get two weeks off work after their baby is born, but dads in many European countries get more.

Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:29:33 GMT

Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments

Crisis - which crisis? Israel-Iran another huge challenge for government
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 11:44:43 GMT

As buildings burn in Tehran and Tel Aviv, the UK government is facing another crisis, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:53:06 GMT

Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.

I quit TikTok to avoid eating disorder relapse
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 20:57:30 GMT

Eve Jones, who had anorexia, says banning "skinnytok" only scratches the surface of a larger issue.

Wait for bodies deepens pain of families after Air India crash
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:11:05 GMT

Officials said on Saturday that 11 victims had been identified so far based on their DNA samples.

My dad gave me a kidney - now I can have my dream wedding
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:45:06 GMT

Kieran Innes was worried he would have to curtail his future plans when his kidneys failed.

Watch: Trooping the Colour highlights on King Charles' official birthday
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 14:59:54 GMT

King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by members of the Royal Family as they waved to cheering crowds.

Macron visits Greenland in show of European unity and signal to Trump
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:43:21 GMT

France's Emmanuel Macron is visiting Greenland to hold talks on North Atlantic and Arctic security, climate change and critical minerals.

Skydivers killed in 'tragic accident' at airfield
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 15:47:49 GMT

Two people are pronounced dead at the scene at Dunkeswell Aerodrome.

Anti-racism rally in Belfast after days of violence
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 19:08:06 GMT

The protest follows days of violence which police say is being led by "bigots and racists".

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Global News Podcast: Israel and Iran continue strikes
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:21:00 GMT

Israel launches new strikes in response to Iranian counterattacks

Newscast
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:55:00 GMT

And Iran warns the UK, US and France not to help Israel.

Russell snatches 'mighty' pole from Verstappen
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:51:22 GMT

Mercedes' George Russell beats Max Verstappen to pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.

Burns leads US Open by one heading into final round
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:10:38 GMT

Sam Burns maintains slender lead but Adam Scott, JJ Spaun and Viktor Hovland are in pursuit after intriguing third day at the US Open.

I've earned the right to do whatever I want to do - McIlroy
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:31:35 GMT

Rory McIlroy says he has "earned the right to do whatever I want to do" after skipping speaking to the media following his opening two rounds at the US Open.

'Sky the limit' for treble winners Bath - Spencer
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 18:55:46 GMT

Bath captain Ben Spencer says the "sky is the limit" for the club after they ended a 29-year wait for a Premiership trophy.

England knocked out of World Cup of Darts by Germany
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 20:25:14 GMT

England's Luke Humphries and Luke Littler are out of the World Cup of Darts after a shock defeat by hosts Germany in the last 16.

'A dream come true' - qualifier Maria to face Anisimova in Queen's final
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 17:34:31 GMT

German qualifier Tatjana Maria says it is a "dream come true" to reach the Queen's final, where she will meet world number 15 Amanda Anisimova.

Verstappen says race ban questions 'very childish'
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:52:41 GMT

Max Verstappen says Formula 1 is "annoying" and that questions about him racing under the threat of a race ban were "childish".