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Farage resigns as MP and vows to fight by-election amid finances row

Farage resigns as MP and vows to fight by-election amid finances row

July 07, 2026

Labour, the Conservatives, the Lib Dems and Restore Britain rule out standing in the by-election, in an effective boycott.

Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda

Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda

July 07, 2026

His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as "the people versus the establishment".

Harry loses High Court privacy case against Daily Mail publisher

Harry loses High Court privacy case against Daily Mail publisher

July 07, 2026

Judge Mr Justice Nicklin says the claimants had failed to prove the allegations.

Trump looms large as Nato grapples with challenge of rearming Europe

Trump looms large as Nato grapples with challenge of rearming Europe

July 07, 2026

The US president's inflammatory words have punctuated the image of unity at this crucial gathering, Security Correspondent Frank Gardner writes.

Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court

Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court

July 07, 2026

The hard-right National Rally leader has ended months of speculation, after a court ruled she could run but would have to wear a tag for a year.

Woman suspected of Monaco bomb attack found dead in Ukraine

Woman suspected of Monaco bomb attack found dead in Ukraine

July 07, 2026

Police had been hunting Anastasiia Berezovska after a Ukrainian millionaire was injured in the blast.

Watch: Clacton's mixed views on Farage's resignation

Watch: Clacton's mixed views on Farage's resignation

July 07, 2026

Nigel Farage announced he is resigning as an MP, triggering a by-election he will stand in.

Lawyer says detained Gaza doctor was severely beaten in Israeli jail

Lawyer says detained Gaza doctor was severely beaten in Israeli jail

July 07, 2026

The lawyer for Dr Hussam Abu Safiya tells the BBC his client was so badly beaten he could not recognise him during a visit last week.

One million more UK homeowners set  to face higher mortgages

One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages

July 07, 2026

Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.

Murder inquiry after mother and children found dead

Murder inquiry after mother and children found dead

July 07, 2026

A mother and her two children are found dead in a property, police say.

Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed

Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed

July 07, 2026

Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday.

England players to be told not to jump hoardings

England players to be told not to jump hoardings

July 07, 2026

England players will be advised not to jump over advertising hoardings after Jordan Henderson suffered a freak injury.

Can Scotland learn from history-making Norway?

Can Scotland learn from history-making Norway?

July 07, 2026

Norway, a nation of a similar size to Scotland, are through to the World Cup quarter-finals, so can lessons be learned from their neighbours from across the North Sea?

Jude Bellingham station to keep name until Monday

Jude Bellingham station to keep name until Monday

July 07, 2026

The station was renamed to give England a boost before the match with Mexico - in which Jude Bellingham shone.

Harry's bad news lands at wrong time, but prince sticks to script

Harry's bad news lands at wrong time, but prince sticks to script

July 07, 2026

The Duke of Sussex has returned to the UK, but his first day of engagements was overshadowed by his defeat in court.

Alan Carr is keeping one unwanted item from his castle auction – see what was sold

Alan Carr is keeping one unwanted item from his castle auction – see what was sold

July 07, 2026

A concrete cow was the only one of the hundreds of items from Ayton Castle that failed to find a buyer.

The man who invented a sport and played tennis with Willy Wonka

The man who invented a sport and played tennis with Willy Wonka

July 07, 2026

Brad Parks came up with the idea for a new sport while on a family picnic 50 years ago.

Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC

Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC

July 07, 2026

Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial.

'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring

'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring

July 07, 2026

Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.

Hungary's public news broadcasts halted in bid to scrap Orban-era propaganda

Hungary's public news broadcasts halted in bid to scrap Orban-era propaganda

July 07, 2026

The country's main state TV channel displayed a message saying it was "sorry" for lying on Tuesday.

Public to be asked who should pay for social care as part of major review

Public to be asked who should pay for social care as part of major review

July 07, 2026

Baroness Louise Casey, who is leading the review, has called the current system "impossible".

Online gamblers betting more than £1,000 to face new checks

Online gamblers betting more than £1,000 to face new checks

July 07, 2026

Punters who bet more than £1,000 online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo an assessment, the regulator says.

Russia could compete at LA 2028 Olympics

Russia could compete at LA 2028 Olympics

July 07, 2026

Russian athletes could be allowed to compete for their country at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted their suspension.

Teacher 'feared she would die' after being stabbed in head by pupil, court hears

Teacher 'feared she would die' after being stabbed in head by pupil, court hears

July 07, 2026

A jury heard the 16-year-old launched at her with a large kitchen knife and stabbed her in the head.

E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums

E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums

July 07, 2026

It is only seven years since the first claim over an injury from a micromobility vehicle was made.

MI5 knew agent was misogynist 'obsessed' with violence, watchdog finds

MI5 knew agent was misogynist 'obsessed' with violence, watchdog finds

July 07, 2026

A secret inquiry by the security service's watchdog concluded there were 'serious failings in MI5's management of Agent X’.

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Nigel Farage Resigns As MP

Nigel Farage Resigns As MP

July 07, 2026

Nigel Farage resigns as MP but says he’ll fight the by-election.

After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?

After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?

July 03, 2026

Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America

Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India

Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India

July 07, 2026

England inflict a record defeat on India in the third Twenty20 at Trent Bridge to give the home side a 2-0 lead with two matches in the series remaining.

'How?!' - Gauff battles into first Wimbledon semi-final

'How?!' - Gauff battles into first Wimbledon semi-final

July 07, 2026

Coco Gauff surprised even herself by overcoming her recent grass-court struggles to reach a first Wimbledon semi-final against Karolina Muchova.

Shades of Keane and Gerrard in Bellingham display - Rooney

Shades of Keane and Gerrard in Bellingham display - Rooney

July 07, 2026

Wayne Rooney believes Jude Bellingham's performance against Mexico ranks alongside iconic Steven Gerrard and Roy Keane displays

Russia could compete at LA 2028 Olympics

Russia could compete at LA 2028 Olympics

July 07, 2026

Russian athletes could be allowed to compete for their country at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted their suspension.