Iran and Israel say they will pause strikes but warn of retaliation if ceasefire breached again

Israel's PM says his country is holding fire "at the moment", after Iran's armed forces said they had stopped military action.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 12:27 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

'Pay ransom or lose a kidney': Illegal migrants bound for UK kidnapped in Libya

The Iraqi Kurds were captured by a militia who demanded a ransom of $5,000 (£3,700) per person.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 12:00 am

Football regulator 'in contact' with West Ham over Sullivan

Multiple women accuse the billionaire of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were in their late teens.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 11:29 pm

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: 8 June 2026 | 11:01 pm

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: 8 June 2026 | 10:08 pm

Recycling plant fire causes severe rail disruption

The fire is under control after a day which saw rail services through the area brought to a halt.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 7:54 pm

The Papers: 'Israel and Iran step back' and 'Is uni a waste of money?'

Several front pages cover the agreement between Israel and Iran to halt attacks on one another, following an exchange of fire on Monday.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 7:26 pm

Russia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories

Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 6:23 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

'Lives still at risk' from unregulated baby sleep industry after BBC investigation

'Families deserve clarity about the qualifications and training of those caring for their children'

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 6:07 pm

Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows

Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 6:05 pm

'I was a prisoner in my home': Drug gangs 'cuckooing' hundreds of homes a week, police warn

Hundreds if not thousands of people's homes are being taken over by UK gangs every week, say police.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 6:01 pm

How one of India's most successful female politicians is losing her party

Mamata Banerjee's once-dominant Trinamool Congress party is unravelling, weeks after losing power in West Bengal.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 5:44 pm

Zelensky thanks UK for 'ironclad' support after meeting King

Following their meeting, Zelensky thanks the UK for its "ironclad" support for Ukraine.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 5:41 pm

Watch: 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

Legal equality duty for public services should be scrapped, says Badenoch

The Conservative leader will argue that the rules have become a "minefield that exposes almost every significant public decision to legal challenge".

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 5:29 pm

Somali referee Artan to miss World Cup after being 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: 8 June 2026 | 4:42 pm

Somali referee Artan barred from entering US ahead of World Cup

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: 8 June 2026 | 4:42 pm

McGinn in the form of his life and now dancing to Scotland's tune

If Scotland hit the mark in their upcoming matches the way John McGinn does in front of the media then this could be a special World Cup for Steve Clarke's side, writes Tom English.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 4:00 pm

Sikh group calls for inquiry into Henry Nowak death

Dabinderjit Singh of the Sikh Federation has written to the government calling for an inquiry.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 3:58 pm

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why did Trump walk out of his TV interview with Meet The Press?

And why is JD Vance posting about Henry Nowak?

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 2:48 pm

Jess Phillips On The Explicit Image Ban For Children

Starmer has told tech firms to block naked images on phones for children.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 2:20 pm

Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space

This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 1:58 pm

Stokes and Atkinson investigated over nightclub incident

An incident at a nightclub involving England cricket captain Ben Stokes, pace bowler Gus Atkinson and a Saracens academy player is being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Prem Rugby club.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 1:58 pm