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India's high-stakes exam system faces a crisis of trust

As exam scandals persist, critics ask whether fixing the centralised testing agency is enough or if the model needs to change.

7 Sep 2026 4:32 am
Dozens feared trapped in collapsed building in Delhi

As many as 50 people are thought to have been inside the five-storey hostel when it came down.

6 Sep 2026 7:37 pm
Volcano eruption triggers flight suspensions at Indonesia's main airport

More than 20,000 passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following the eruptions.

6 Sep 2026 12:36 pm
I brushed off my sore throat as a hangover, but it turned into sepsis

Doctors told Elle Black if she had gone to hospital later the outcome could have been quite different.

6 Sep 2026 11:38 am
'Fantastic' moment blind veteran, 95, drives again after giving up licence

Jim Alison, who gave up his licence five years ago, has driven again with support from a charity.

6 Sep 2026 11:38 am
Temperatures could climb to 28C in late burst of warmth

A summer-like day is in store for some on Sunday with above average temperatures, but the heat will be short-lived.

6 Sep 2026 9:38 am
US envoys set for Ukraine talks after meeting Putin in Moscow

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner leave Moscow talks with hopes for equally productive meetings in Ukraine.

6 Sep 2026 7:54 am
Watch: Moment 64-year-old Nepali woman is found alive in mud-buried home

Chandika Shrestha was airlifted to hospital after spending more than 10 days in her partially buried house.

6 Sep 2026 7:24 am
Natalie Imbruglia on her worst audition: 'I remember feeling icky'

The pop star's first album since 2021 deals with the mental health fallout of perimenopause.

6 Sep 2026 5:52 am
Why Munya Chawawa is 'jumping ship' from socials to Shakespeare

The comedian is making his stage acting debut and says he wants to move away from social content.

6 Sep 2026 5:43 am
The next James Bond: the (00)7 questions fans want answered

Speculation has been building recently that an announcement about Daniel Craig's successor could be close.

6 Sep 2026 5:36 am
Majority Russian-speaking city in Ukraine considers language ban in the arts

Ukraine's third-biggest city Odesa decides this week whether to ban Russian-language content in music and literature in public.

6 Sep 2026 5:24 am
'One of the best' - boxing world reacts to Taylor's farewell win

Some of the biggest names in women's boxing pay tribute to Katie Taylor after the Irish great ended her career with victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park.

6 Sep 2026 5:18 am
Why more women carry the 'mental load' - and how couples can share it

Planning, organising and remembering household tasks falls disproportionately to mothers - here are some tips to help.

6 Sep 2026 5:01 am
Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies and passengers might have to accept more disruption

Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

6 Sep 2026 4:50 am
Britain 'taxing itself to death' and 'Some Might Stray'

Several papers feature stories on what they say is Liam and Noel Gallagher's first joint interview in over 20 years.

6 Sep 2026 4:35 am
Zheng goes from 5-0 and match point down to victory

Zheng Qinwen fights back from 5-0 down in the deciding set and stares down match point to stun American 22nd seed Madison Keys.

6 Sep 2026 3:39 am
How Man Utd plan to compete at top with richer rivals

Manager Michael Carrick and chief executive Omar Berrada are united in their viewthat Manchester United can be successful despite the club's relatively low summer spending.

6 Sep 2026 3:27 am
Watch: Match of the Day

Highlights of eight Premier League matches, including Hull City v Aston Villa.

6 Sep 2026 3:21 am
Taylor crowns career in stylish Croke Park triumph

Katie Taylor ends illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells.

6 Sep 2026 3:21 am
TV presenter among 11 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case

Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues.

6 Sep 2026 2:59 am
Prince William to attend King Harald's funeral in Norway

The Prince of Wales will represent the King at the funeral of Harald V in Oslo next week.

6 Sep 2026 2:30 am
Seven points from three games - are Hull on track to avoid relegation?

It might be too early to settle survival talk, but newly promoted Hull City have given themselves the perfect platform to build on in the Premier League.

6 Sep 2026 2:26 am
Major disruption as grass fire halts all trains to Heathrow Airport

Severe delays and cancellations are set to continue, with no trains between central London and the airport.

6 Sep 2026 1:32 am
From chess to battle for pole, Gasly has Russell covered at Monza

Pierre Gasly delivered the biggest surprise pole position in F1 for years in Italy as the leading contenders had scrappy qualifying sessions.

6 Sep 2026 12:47 am
Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win

Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer.

6 Sep 2026 12:38 am
Police probe after child dies in woodland

Emergency services were called to Strawberry Lane at 08:45 BST on Saturday.

5 Sep 2026 11:52 pm
Fernandez and Ndiaye show signs of promise on Man City debuts

Manchester City gave 185m of deadline-day talent their Premier League debuts in the win over Coventry - and manager Enzo Maresca will have enjoyed what he saw.

5 Sep 2026 11:34 pm
South Africa finish strongly to take 2-1 series lead against All Blacks

South Africa eventually overpower a spirited New Zealand as the world champions came on strong in the final quarter in Soweto to take a 2-1 series lead.

5 Sep 2026 10:51 pm
US hits three Iranian oil tankers after saying its warships were targeted

US Central Command says the attacks came after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two of its Navy warships.

5 Sep 2026 8:10 pm
Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower - the floods show why that's a problem

More than 10% of Nepal's energy generation capacity was knocked out by last week's floods.

5 Sep 2026 7:37 pm
Chris Mason: Reform UK winded by donations row as insiders call for shift in approach

Nigel Farage's admirers in the party are calling for a stronger operation as the party aims for power.

5 Sep 2026 6:02 pm
Pogacar will miss rest of season after Vuelta crash

Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar will not race again this season after suffering injuries including a fracture in his neck at the Vuelta a Espana.

5 Sep 2026 5:41 pm
Antonelli 'disrupting rules of fandom' in Ferrari's Italy

BBC Sport heads to Monza to find out if Italians want Kimi Antonelli to win the F1 title or if it is all about Ferrari.

5 Sep 2026 4:07 pm
Trump envoys arrive in Moscow ahead of Ukraine talks, reports say

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are due to hold talks with Russia before travelling to Ukraine on Sunday.

5 Sep 2026 4:04 pm
Masked protesters block access at Port of Dover

Images appear to show hundreds of protesters, all dressed in black and wearing face coverings.

5 Sep 2026 2:19 pm
I've never spoken to Everton owner Friedkin - Moyes

Everton manager David Moyes says he has never met or spoken to the club's owner Dan Friedkin.

5 Sep 2026 2:10 pm
Reform promises to increase tax-free personal allowance to 15,000

The party says the tax cut will be paid for by reducing public spending by 80bn.

5 Sep 2026 1:11 pm
Flight price rises due to 'foolish leaders' starting wars, Virgin's Branson says

Middle East tensions have choked the production and transportation of oil, causing a surge in the price of car and jet fuels.

5 Sep 2026 6:33 am
Indian state gives taxi and tuk-tuk drivers a year to learn local language

A new rule making it mandatory for drivers to learn Marathi or lose their licence had sparked protests.

5 Sep 2026 6:03 am
Greaves becomes first woman to win match on European Tour

Beau Greaves makes darts history by beating Daryl Gurney at the Czech Open to become the first woman to win a match on the European Tour.

5 Sep 2026 4:10 am
Isak finally arrives as Gakpo proves value to Liverpool

Has the real Alexander Isak finally arrived at Liverpool after his two-goal display in their Premier League win at Ipswich Town, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?

5 Sep 2026 4:07 am
FA to canvass England players in World Cup review

The Football Association's review into England's World Cup campaign will canvass the opinions of players involved in the tournament.

5 Sep 2026 2:58 am
Isak shines at last but Scherpen suffers - Ipswich v Liverpool player ratings

How Liverpool and Ipswich Town's players rated following their Premier League match.

5 Sep 2026 2:24 am
Kolisi urges Boks to channel spirit of Soweto to beat All Blacks

Captain Siya Kolisi calls on the Springboks to summon inspiration from Soweto's pivotal part in South Africa's history as they host New Zealand on Saturday.

5 Sep 2026 1:56 am
BBC visits area at heart of police investigation after A66 crash

The BBC's Ed Thomas has visited Grangetown, an area which has been the focus of an investigation following the deadly A66 crash.

5 Sep 2026 1:40 am
Watch: What is a mistrial and what does it mean for Lindsay Clancy?

The BBC's Ione Wells explains what could happen now as the case of the US mother accused of murdering her three children ends in no verdict.

5 Sep 2026 12:28 am
Sheep stolen from Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm

Thames Valley Police said 11 sheep were stolen from the farm in Chadlington.

4 Sep 2026 6:47 pm
'We expect our sons to be killed,' father of teen shot dead in West Bank tells BBC

Palestinian teenagers Omar al-Naasan and Khalil Abu Alia were shot dead when Israeli settlers and soldiers entered a village in the occupied West Bank.

4 Sep 2026 6:09 pm
No away fans for Old Firm games this season after agreement reached

There will be no away supporters for Celtic and Rangers derbies in the Scottish Premiership or Premier Sports Cup this season.

4 Sep 2026 6:00 pm