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Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots

The Trump administration had asked the court to lift a federal judge's temporary block on new rules for mail-in ballots.

15 Sep 2026 5:19 pm
Pokmon fans prepare for 'biggest day in a decade'

Collectors are eagerly awaiting the first release of the 30th anniversary Pokmon trading cards.

15 Sep 2026 5:15 pm
Key findings from Lucy Letby Thirlwall Inquiry

The inquiry found a complete failure to protect babies on the neonatal unit where the nurse worked.

15 Sep 2026 5:14 pm
Unions urge ministers to soften planned changes to immigration rules

The home secretary wants to double the time it takes for most migrants to qualify for permanent residence.

15 Sep 2026 4:42 pm
Political donors could face tougher residency rules

It comes after Reform received donations totalling 72m from two British crypto-billionaires who have both recently lived abroad.

15 Sep 2026 4:25 pm
Meta to report child abuse material directly to Indian authorities

The move follows a BBC investigation about paid adverts promoting child sexual abuse material on Metas platforms.

15 Sep 2026 3:58 pm
Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter

The Danish prime minister has accused Russia of eckless behaviour, while the Kremlin is yet to comment.

15 Sep 2026 3:42 pm
Two dead after car hits group of pedestrians

A vehicle hit four people before colliding with two cars on White Rose Way in Doncaster, police say.

15 Sep 2026 3:33 pm
McBurnie & seven uncapped names in Scotland squad

Hull City forward Oli McBurnie is called up to the Scotland squad for the first time in five years while seven uncapped make new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli's first selection.

15 Sep 2026 3:33 pm
Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption

Trains were cancelled or delayed on Tuesday after objects were found on tracks at multiple locations.

15 Sep 2026 3:18 pm
London misses out to Nairobi in World Athletics bid

London has lost to Nairobi in Kenya in its bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, while the 2031 event will be held in Munich.

15 Sep 2026 3:09 pm
Rodon absent as Ashford earns first Wales call-up

Craig Bellamy hands a first call-up to Cardiff City forward Cian Ashford for Wales' Nations League A campaign but is without key defender Joe Rodon.

15 Sep 2026 3:00 pm
Sweeney ad a barrier for girls in sport, sprinter Hunt says

British sprinter Amy Hunt says she is concerned the controversial advert starring Sydney Sweeney is a part of a arrier to girls' participation in sport.

15 Sep 2026 2:52 pm
Spurs' Richarlison posts crying emoji after being left out of Liverpool tie

Richarlison publicly expresses his displeasure at Roberto de Zerbi's decision to leave him out of Tottenham's squad for Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool.

15 Sep 2026 2:42 pm
Fall in small boat Channel crossings down to law enforcement, agency says

But other factors, including developments in the Middle East, may also be playing a role.

15 Sep 2026 2:30 pm
State pension likely to rise by 488 a year in April

The triple lock has come under scrutiny as the number of pensioners rises making the policy more expensive.

15 Sep 2026 1:03 pm
How did they get the Madring track so wrong? - F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Spanish Grand Prix.

15 Sep 2026 12:19 pm
Coutinho joins Neymar at Santos for rest of season

The former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder joins Brazilian side Santos from his boyhood club Vasco da Gama.

15 Sep 2026 11:45 am
US judge drops bribery and fraud case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani

The judge, however, criticised the way the Justice Department decided to drop the case.

11 Aug 2026 12:03 pm
Air India's new CEO faces financial and safety turbulence

The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's main challenges.

6 Aug 2026 1:48 pm
Prashant Kishor: How India's best-known poll strategist finally became a lawmaker

Prashant Kishor stages an unexpected comeback, winning a by-election to become a lawmaker for the first time.

4 Aug 2026 2:22 pm
India's ex-wrestling chief cleared in sexual harassment case

A group of female wrestlers had accused Singh of sexually harassing them - he denied the allegations.

3 Aug 2026 5:14 pm
India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts

Ballistic experts say the dozens of tiny round punctures are tell-tale signs of pellet gun injuries.

1 Aug 2026 5:28 am
'I won't stop fighting,' says 'cockroach' protester after alleged detention

Mohammad Junaid has moved court alleging he was unlawfully detained by police due to his role in the protests.

31 Jul 2026 3:31 am
'Delulu', 'Clock it': 'Cockroach' protest brings Gen Z slang to India's parliament

From delulu to FOMO, Gen Z slang has made an unlikely journey from Instagram to parliament.

29 Jul 2026 2:32 pm
'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?

The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard.

27 Jul 2026 11:29 am
India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits

The CJP protest has been the most visible expression of public anger against PM Narendra Modi's government in recent years.

25 Jul 2026 11:14 pm
Watch: Protesters celebrate resignation of India's education minister

The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off its protest, hours after the resignation of India's education minister

25 Jul 2026 7:14 pm
CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming

The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?

25 Jul 2026 6:56 pm
Struggle to even get inside: BBC reports from celebration at 'cockroach' protest site in India

Crowds at Delhi's Jantar Mantar are elated after India's education minister stepped down. The BBC's Vikas Pandey reports.

25 Jul 2026 6:27 pm
Why have thousands taken to the streets? India's 'cockroach' protest explained

India is seeing one of its biggest protests in recent years. But why did it start? And why is the mascot a cockroach? Here's what you need to know.

24 Jul 2026 1:58 pm
'I am still alive': Indian activist on hunger strike for 26 days loses 11kg

Sonam Wangchuk has been the main draw at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Delhi.

23 Jul 2026 12:07 pm
'Momentum is still there': The BBC at India's 'cockroach' protest

Thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters are continuing to protest in the capital, Delhi, despite heavy rains overnight.

22 Jul 2026 7:14 pm
India's Modi government under growing pressure as 'cockroach' protests intensify

The CJP got a boost on Tuesday when the opposition Congress party demonstrated outside the PM's house.

22 Jul 2026 1:32 pm
Crowds return to 'cockroach' protest after India police crackdown

Azadeh Moshiri reports from Delhi's Jantar Mantar, where the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has been protesting for education reforms.

21 Jul 2026 2:29 pm
India's 'cockroach' protest continues a day after police crackdown

Delhi witnessed overwhelming violence on Monday, with at least 60 protesters wounded. Police said 118 of their men were also injured.

21 Jul 2026 2:14 pm
Police block thousands of 'cockroach' protesters marching on India's parliament

Some protesters demanding education reforms said they were injured in clashes with police who banned the march.

20 Jul 2026 6:01 pm
From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown

BBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports as thousands attempt to march to India's parliament in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's demand for education reforms.

20 Jul 2026 2:11 pm
India's Cockroach protesters set to march to parliament

The Cockroach Janta Party has organised the march to demand reforms in India's education system.

20 Jul 2026 3:30 am
England seal series with record Lord's ODI total

England hit the highest one-day international total at Lord's to beat India by 27 runs and seal a thrilling 2-1 series victory.

20 Jul 2026 12:47 am
India's Ganesh idol makers count the cost of devastating floods

Weeks before the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, floods washed away months of work for idol makers in Maharashtra.

19 Jul 2026 6:07 am
Diamonds and 'cab to orbit': The rocket aiming to transform India's space ambitions

India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch Vikram-1 on Saturday.

18 Jul 2026 6:09 am
Root's 99 not out helps England win to level series

An improved England beat India by four wickets to set up an ODI series decider at Lord's on Sunday.

17 Jul 2026 1:47 am
England's one-day woes continue with India defeat

Brendon McCullum's reduced role as England's white-ball coach begins with a reminder of how much work there is to do on a one-day team beaten by India.

14 Jul 2026 11:33 pm
How India's Lord's win echoes the legacy of its pioneering women cricketers

India won the first women's Test at Lord's, 142 years after its first men's Test.

14 Jul 2026 1:42 pm
England facing defeat in Knight & Beaumont's farewell

Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight fall cheaply in their final innings for England as India close in on victory at Lord's.

12 Jul 2026 11:35 pm
Australia's BBL to stage season opener in India

The opening match of next season's Big Bash League will take place in India on 12 December.

10 Jul 2026 12:41 pm
India's landmark Ram temple overhauls board after alleged theft of donations

Questions have been raised over alleged theft of cash, valuable jewellery, gold and silver offered by devotees.

7 Jul 2026 11:53 am
Why an anti-sacrilege law in India's Punjab has sparked controversy

The dispute has revived one of Punjab's most sensitive political and religious issues ahead of state elections next year.

6 Jul 2026 2:05 pm
India's biggest share sales tell the story of a country glued to its phones

NSE and Jio Platforms embody the sweeping changes in how India has consumed, invested and transacted over the past decade.

30 Jun 2026 9:12 am