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February 09, 2018
Spain's PM blames traffickers after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta from Morocco

Spain's PM blames traffickers after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta from Morocco

July 31, 2026

Spain said most had returned to Morocco by Friday evening, as Italy suspended its Schengen agreement on free movement with Madrid.

Watch: Moroccan police clash with migrants near border with Spain's Ceuta

Watch: Moroccan police clash with migrants near border with Spain's Ceuta

July 31, 2026

Spain's North African territory of Ceuta from Morocco, though more than 25,000 have returned voluntarily, officials said.

Fifa executive says staff 'deceived' by Infantino plans

Fifa executive says staff 'deceived' by Infantino plans

July 31, 2026

Fifa's chief operating officer strongly criticises Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.

No sentence long enough for jailed funeral director Robert Bush, say families

No sentence long enough for jailed funeral director Robert Bush, say families

July 31, 2026

Families give their reaction to the 20-year sentence handed to Robert Bush.

Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament

Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament

July 31, 2026

Donald Trump insists Israel is "very happy" with a proposal for the Palestinian group to give up weapons in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal.

How Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's Rein Me In broke the UK's singles chart record

How Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's Rein Me In broke the UK's singles chart record

July 31, 2026

The duet has spent 19 non-consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, breaking a 73-year-old record.

Two more small boat pilots jailed for Channel crossings

Two more small boat pilots jailed for Channel crossings

July 31, 2026

Both men admitted steering overcrowded vessels carrying more than 80 people each to the UK.

Parents sue school over 'inhumane' calming rooms after BBC report

Parents sue school over 'inhumane' calming rooms after BBC report

July 31, 2026

Ten families are claiming their children were amongst those harmed by their treatment in the rooms.

Massive Attack banned from Singapore after pro-Palestine display at show

Massive Attack banned from Singapore after pro-Palestine display at show

July 31, 2026

The UK band is told not to return to the city-state after shouting "free Palestine" at a gig on Wednesday.

Burnham faces criticism over plans for mayors to get share of income tax

Burnham faces criticism over plans for mayors to get share of income tax

July 31, 2026

Tory mayor Lord Houchen wants to offer a rebate, but the prime minister says it should be reinvested in communities.

Puberty blockers trial can start recruiting children after judge rejects legal challenge

Puberty blockers trial can start recruiting children after judge rejects legal challenge

July 31, 2026

Campaigners brought the legal action to try and stop the trial going ahead.

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?

July 31, 2026

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?

Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza

Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza

July 31, 2026

The realities of politics, war, zero trust, the deaths of thousands and the destruction of Gaza will make any agreement very complicated.

What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?

What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?

July 31, 2026

An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.

Google withdraws new Earth AI tool after warnings over misinformation risks

Google withdraws new Earth AI tool after warnings over misinformation risks

July 31, 2026

Experts told BBC Verify Google's new feature which let people generate fake satellite images could be misused.

'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around

'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around

July 31, 2026

Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.

What your summer reading list says about you

What your summer reading list says about you

July 31, 2026

Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.

Who is Nirmal Purja, the famed mountaineer missing in Broad Peak avalanche?

Who is Nirmal Purja, the famed mountaineer missing in Broad Peak avalanche?

July 31, 2026

The British-Nepali climber is one of the most recognised figures in mountaineering.

AI firms must answer for rogue bots, says boss of hacked company

AI firms must answer for rogue bots, says boss of hacked company

July 31, 2026

Clement Delangue said he didn't want cyber attacks on other companies to become "normalised".

The local girls preparing to take on Liverpool and Manchester United

The local girls preparing to take on Liverpool and Manchester United

July 31, 2026

Players at the fifth edition of the Girls' Super Cup NI say playing top teams is only making them better.

Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe

Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe

July 31, 2026

Around 500 people, mostly tourists, are evacuated by boat from Agios Vasileios after becoming trapped.

England and Wales on course for driest July on record

England and Wales on course for driest July on record

July 31, 2026

Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have had their driest July since records began 190 years ago.

Body of US climber the latest recovered after Pakistan avalanche

Body of US climber the latest recovered after Pakistan avalanche

July 31, 2026

The bodies of two other climbers have already been recovered from the mountain, while others are still missing.

Southport killer charged with prison attacks and possessing weapon

Southport killer charged with prison attacks and possessing weapon

July 31, 2026

Axel Rudakubana, 19, is accused of attacking staff at HMP Belmarsh between May and October 2025.

Budget to be held in October, Healey announces

Budget to be held in October, Healey announces

July 31, 2026

The new chancellor pledged to move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain.

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How does the UK fight wildfires?

How does the UK fight wildfires?

July 30, 2026

Fast moving Suffolk wildfire "is not yet under control" as major incident declared.

Americast

Americast

July 29, 2026

Laura Loomer, one of Trump's favourite influencers, has interviewed Zelensky.

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?

July 31, 2026

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?

Chelsea's Mudryk free to play after appeal against doping ban

Chelsea's Mudryk free to play after appeal against doping ban

July 31, 2026

Chelsea and Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk has not played since November 2024, and has been unable to access the club's training ground.

Newcastle confirm Howe resignation as head coach

Newcastle confirm Howe resignation as head coach

July 31, 2026

Eddie Howe steps down as head coach of Newcastle United after nearly five years in charge.

Fifa executive says staff 'deceived' by Infantino plans

Fifa executive says staff 'deceived' by Infantino plans

July 31, 2026

Fifa's chief operating officer strongly criticises Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.

Ryu leads Open in pursuit of third straight major

Ryu leads Open in pursuit of third straight major

July 31, 2026

South Korea's Haeran Ryu bounces back from a poor start to end the second round as leader of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.