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Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran issue

The president also told Fox News the US had a direct backchannel with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps - something it denies.

17 Aug 2026 8:06 pm
Is All Blacks' tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?

Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?

17 Aug 2026 6:48 pm
Marra and Fagan to contest Scottish Labour leadership

Anas Sarwar triggered the contest last month after he announced his intention to stand down to join Andy Burnham's government.

17 Aug 2026 4:14 pm
Cambridge chancellor criticises 'racist feeding frenzy' around Jason Arday

Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row, was found dead last week.

17 Aug 2026 2:10 pm
Signings impress but squad issues remain - learnings from Man Utd's summer

Positives, negatives and areas to address urgently - how are Michael Carrick's Manchester United shaping up now pre-season is over?

17 Aug 2026 1:59 pm
Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules

The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.

17 Aug 2026 12:34 pm
'Are you not entertained?' - Hunt enters stardom with iconic quadruple

Amy Hunt asserts herself as Great Britain's new track sensation after winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships.

17 Aug 2026 12:32 pm
Post-mortems to take place after five boys killed in crash on wrong side of motorway

The vehicle the teenage boys were in was travelling southbound on the northbound carriageway of a motorway.

17 Aug 2026 12:18 pm
Dutch GP in pictures as F1 prepares for Zandvoort farewell

A selection of images from the Dutch Grand Prix, as Zandvoort prepares to host a Formula 1 race for the final time.

17 Aug 2026 12:01 pm
Five in Five: Football quiz No 1

Will you beat the clock by getting all five of today's answers in five minutes?

17 Aug 2026 11:34 am
Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says

A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says.

17 Aug 2026 11:08 am
Hundreds attend emotional Cambridge vigil for Jason Arday

Those who gathered were asked to remember how Arday made a difference in our lives and in the lives of those around us.

17 Aug 2026 10:47 am
Brook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington

In an exclusive interview, England's Harry Brook says he supports Joe Root taking the Test captaincy, addresses frustrations about his batting and describes the Wellington nightclub incident fallout.

17 Aug 2026 10:45 am
Why don't men talk about using weight-loss drugs?

Some men say they feel ashamed of needing to use weight-loss injections as it seems like cheating.

17 Aug 2026 10:42 am
Drugs, violence and racism: A week in Glasgow city centre

The BBC investigates claims that parts of Scotlands biggest city have become a no-go zone because of crime, homelessness and antisocial behaviour.

17 Aug 2026 10:33 am
Parents pushed to breaking point by Child Maintenance Service, BBC told

Mothers, like Katy, describe battles to make ex-partners pay, while fathers say they have been wrongly charged thousands.

17 Aug 2026 10:33 am
If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever

Thirty US states have sued Meta to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

17 Aug 2026 10:30 am
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history

The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.

17 Aug 2026 10:11 am
Actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36, US media report

A representative for the actress confirmed the news to US outlets but did not provide further details of her death.

17 Aug 2026 9:57 am
Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction

The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.

17 Aug 2026 7:52 am
UK to turn cooler with rain after exceptional heat and dry spell

After and exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains

17 Aug 2026 7:38 am
The Papers: 'Water cheek' and 'Queen Amy's gold rush'

Water companies being allowed to increase prices during droughts and Amy Hunt's gold medal run dominates Monday's papers.

17 Aug 2026 5:34 am
'I want my brother back' - Tupacs brother tells BBC murder trial wont bring justice

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.

17 Aug 2026 4:51 am
McIlroy admits concerns as Scheffler regains winning feeling at St Jude

Rory McIlroy says he felt lost as he toils to a 66th-place finish - 25 strokes behind champion Scottie Scheffler - at the St Jude Championship in Memphis.

17 Aug 2026 4:45 am
How switching your bank account could earn you up to 220

New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.

17 Aug 2026 4:44 am
Trump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war

His decision to reduce the partnership came after South Korea recently declined to aid his war effort in Iran.

17 Aug 2026 4:11 am
Englishman Whaley wins US Amateur title

Jack Whaley becomes only the second Englishman since 1911 to win the US Amateur Championship as he beats American Jay Leng Jr 4&3 at Merion.

17 Aug 2026 3:35 am
What has been the impact of new owners on The Hundred?

BBC Sport looks at the impact new owners have had on The Hundred as the first season since private stakes were sold in teams ends.

17 Aug 2026 3:13 am
Reform UK benefits ban for foreign nationals would include EU citizens

The move would require renegotiating the UK's Brexit deal and could risk stripping British expats living in the EU of similar rights.

17 Aug 2026 3:11 am
US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS Lincoln

Adm Brad Cooper acknowledged that navy service at sea for long periods is uniquely challenging and tough, following a visit to the warship.

17 Aug 2026 2:34 am
What awaits new Scotland head coach Pocognoli?

Shifting the playing style, maintaining qualification for major tournaments and refreshing the squad await the new Scotland boss.

17 Aug 2026 1:55 am
Super Giants survive late wobble to win men's Hundred

Trent Rockets fail in their bid to become the first team to win both Hundred trophies in the same year, as they are beaten by Manchester Super Giants in the men's final.

17 Aug 2026 1:52 am
History for Hunt and Asher-Smith as GB win relay gold

Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith make history and Georgia Hunter Bell claims a commanding 1500m gold as Great Britain maintain their bid to top the final medal table at the European Championships.

17 Aug 2026 1:44 am
Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan

The rare meeting comes a week after Israel rejected Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.

17 Aug 2026 1:28 am
Nightmare Man City start for Maresca - are Arsenal really so far ahead?

Did Arsenal show just how far above Manchester City they are with their dominant Community Shield win?

17 Aug 2026 1:07 am
Barcelona agree 65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City

Barcelona agree a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City.

17 Aug 2026 1:07 am
Soldiers praised for 'phenomenal job' helping crews tackle wildfires

About 200 members of the Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment have been involved in the operation.

17 Aug 2026 12:36 am
Analysis: Arday's death will send shockwaves through a divided academia

Barely 1% of professors at UK universities are black, so he was joining a small and highly visible minority in academia, writes Education Editor Branwen Jeffreys.

15 Aug 2026 7:18 pm
Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets as coffin taken to Swansea home

The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer died last month in a hospital in Portugal.

15 Aug 2026 7:05 pm
Soaring heat, falling crowds - The Hundred's peculiar summer

BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind the drop in attendances at The Hundred compared to 2025, in the tournament's first year under new private ownership.

15 Aug 2026 5:30 pm
Met Police apologises for data breach involving alleged Al Fayed victims

Scotland Yard copied in all those who had signed up to receive a monthly update.

15 Aug 2026 5:23 pm
Bangladesh move closer to historic win in Australia

Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz takes the crucial wicket of Steve Smith as Bangladesh move closer to a historic first Test victory in Australia on day three in Darwin.

15 Aug 2026 4:06 pm
Sadie Sink and Adam Driver to star in new X-Men movie

Heartstopper's Kit Connor and Christopher Abbot are also joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

15 Aug 2026 3:59 pm
Cyclist Finlay Tarling's team withdraws from Volta a Portugal after his death

Finlay Tarling's team, NSN, withdraws from the remaining stages of the Volta a Portugal following the British cyclist's death.

15 Aug 2026 3:41 pm
PSG sign World Cup final match-winner Torres from Barcelona

Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal for Spain at the World Cup, has joined European champions Paris St-Germain from Barcelona.

15 Aug 2026 3:07 pm
Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand

A 50-year-old father and his two sons were found floating off Koh Samui island, a local official told AFP on Saturday.

15 Aug 2026 2:59 pm
'Pressure will follow him' - Rocky Flintoff faces up to tests ahead

With one former England coach calling for Rocky Flintoff to be fast-tracked to international cricket, what should be next for the talented teenager?

15 Aug 2026 1:53 pm
Tributes paid to Jason Arday after ex-Cambridge professor found dead

His family said they were in shock to have lost him, adding a campaign of misinformation had been too much.

15 Aug 2026 1:23 pm
Romero reflects on Spurs stay as Atletico move confirmed

Cristian Romero says he wasn't perfect during his five years with Tottenham Hotspur as his move to Atletico Madrid is confirmed.

15 Aug 2026 1:14 pm
Premier League clubs looking to EFL for next Semenyo & Eze

Premier League clubs are continuing to recruit young players from EFL and Scottish academies for their U21 and B-team squads.

15 Aug 2026 12:46 pm