Somali referee Artan barred from entering US

Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 3:50 am

Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals

The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 3:46 am

AI giants' race to raise funds heats up as ChatGPT-owner plans stock market debut

The company behind ChatGPT files its plans one week after Anthropic did the same.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 3:02 am

US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties

The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 2:20 am

Wembanyama stars as Spurs trim Knicks' Finals lead

Victor Wembanyama scores 32 points as the San Antonio Spurs cut the New York Knicks' lead in the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 1:27 am

Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost

Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 12:57 am

Israel and Iran flare-up could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand

Iran appears emboldened by the outcome and its leaders may sense Trump's appetite for risk is low.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 12:07 am

Spencer Pratt out of LA mayor race as left-wing rival Nithya Raman advances

The reality star couldn't outpace a democratic socialist in the race to lead the second-largest US city.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 8:19 pm

SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet

SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 6:22 pm

Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him

In a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 5:34 pm

Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell

The technology giant also revealed a series of new child safety features amid widespread scrutiny over "nudification" apps.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 4:08 pm

Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?

For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 2:44 pm

Trump denies promising 'no new wars' – but he campaigned on that

President Trump denies having promised 'no new wars'. BBC Verify has found multiple examples of him saying this during the 2024 US election campaign.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 1:21 pm

Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon

The former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 12:18 pm

US truck carrying fireworks catches fire, sparking spectacular display

No one was harmed in the incident, which saw motorists treated to an early Fourth of July show.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 12:08 pm

Iran's World Cup football team arrives in Mexico amid US visa row

The players and staff will have to fly in and out of the US for each of their games in the group stage.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 10:21 am

John Lithgow and Lesley Manville lead Tony Award winners

A revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman was the night's big winner with six awards overall.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 3:44 am

Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over 'rigged election' claim

During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show's presenter Kristen Welker.

Posted on: 7 June 2026 | 2:55 pm

Police officer turned Love Island US contestant faces hometown backlash

Sean Reifel's joined the cast of the popular reality series less than a year after he joined his hometown's police force.

Posted on: 6 June 2026 | 6:25 pm

Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt

Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.

Posted on: 5 June 2026 | 4:35 pm

How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year

BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.

Posted on: 4 June 2026 | 6:53 pm

'It looks black': Americans react to Reflecting Pool's paint job

After weeks of renovation, water has begun refilling the historic pool, which has been coated in a colour named "American flag blue".

Posted on: 4 June 2026 | 5:14 pm