Will Iran play at the 2026 World Cup? Government responds after FIFA president says team will attend
Iran have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but their participation remains uncertain due to security concerns over playing in the United States. FIFA, led by Gianni Infantino, insists matches will proceed as scheduled. Irans government is still reviewing the situation, meaning a final decision on whether the team will travel has yet to be made.
From stalking to assault: UK man admits raping Sikh woman he mistook for Muslim
Condemn terrorism in all its forms: UK pays tribute to victims of Pahalgam attack
A stark report reveals Black children in England and Wales are nearly eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white peers, with many searches yielding no evidence. This raises serious questions about proportionality and safeguarding, especially after cases like Child Q. Experts and campaigners are demanding urgent reforms to ensure accountability and prevent lasting harm to young people.
13-month-old UK boy 'abused and smothered to death'; gay couple on trial for murder
UK clears landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill, bans cigarette sales for 2009-born generation
UK unemployment rate falls to 4.9% as wage growth hits slowest pace since 2020
UK: Royal Academy of Music faces backlash over ban on private school students in new scheme
England's universities will face stringent free speech oversight with a new system allowing staff to report concerns directly to the Office for Students. Institutions risk substantial fines, potentially reaching millions, if they fail to uphold free speech principles. This move aims to combat a perceived culture of fear and stifled academic inquiry, empowering staff with a direct avenue for redress.
Jesy Nelson car stolen with hospital equipment for twin daughters; singer offers 10,000 reward
London synagogue targeted in another attempted arson attack; Sadiq Khan vows strict action
Queen Elizabeth IIs private papers opened for first official biography project
For the first time since Queen Elizabeth II's passing, her private papers are being opened to historian Anna Keay for her official biography. This unprecedented access to personal letters and documents within the Royal Archives promises an intimate portrait of the monarch's life and decision-making across decades of significant change.
Titanic life jacket worn by survivor sold for 670,000 ($906,000) at UK auction
UK man pleads guilty in US hacking case involving over $8m in virtual currency theft
A British man has pleaded guilty in the US for his role in a cybercrime scheme that defrauded at least 12 companies and stole over $8 million in cryptocurrency. Tyler Buchanan admitted to using SMS phishing to steal login credentials, which were then used to access company systems and steal digital assets. He faces up to 22 years in prison.
UK farmer plans to breed less photogenic Highland cows to stop tourists and influencers filming them
Who is Andy Kershaw? Former BBC Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter dies at 66 after cancer diagnosis
16-year-old boy among 3 charged in arson attack at Persian-language media organisation in London
Keir Starmer faces resign calls from Opposition as UK government admits Mandelson vetting lapse
UK: Church in Wales approves bill for same-sex marriage blessings with majority backing
