Andy Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living in first major policy pledge
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:15:26 GMT
A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his Government would “put its focus where people need it right now”.
Ruthless plotter? Flip-flopper? Dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:32:48 GMT
Who is the real Andy Burnham? Laura Kuenssberg talks to more than 20 people who know him to work it out
Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:12:28 GMT
Iran and the US have traded strikes as hostilities re-escalated this week, with Tehran targeting US military facilities across the Gulf region.
Mother killed while asleep with baby ‘was my world’, sister tells BBC
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:41:55 GMT
Kirandeep Kaur, killed as she slept with her baby and husband, leaves behind a 'devastated' family in India.
Britain's Kerr breaks 27-year mile world record in London
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:48:16 GMT
Great Britain's Josh Kerr smashes the long-standing men's mile world record in a spectacular performance at the London Diamond League.
German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:23:31 GMT
Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.
Messi and Tom Brady in disbelief over 'prophetic' Lamine Yamal photo
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:59:23 GMT
Argentina's Lionel Messi says it is "crazy" to be facing Spain's Lamine Yamal in a World Cup final after being photographed with him as a baby.
World Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after US travel permit denied
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:43:40 GMT
Former Spain international Joan Capdevila has made a plea to US President Donald Trump for help after he says he was denied a travel permit to enter the United States before Sunday's World Cup final.
16 viral moments: From Posh Spice's slow reaction to Haaland's bromance
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:40:03 GMT
We look at some of the most memorable scenes during the 2026 World Cup that set the internet alight.
False nines or firing forwards - England's potential life after Kane
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:42:07 GMT
Are England facing the prospect of using a false nine up front once record scorer Harry Kane calls time on his international career?
