2023 Women's World Cup: Argentina aim for first win at global tournament

Seven months after Lionel Messi and his team-mates conquered the world in Qatar, the excitement is lukewarm in Buenos Aires as Argentina prepare for the Women's World Cup.

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South China Sea: Philippines to allow Barbie film but wants map blurred

Philippine censors said they were convinced the "cartoonish" map did not depict the nine-dash line.

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World Para Athletics Championships: Hollie Arnold maintains javelin dominance

Britain's Hollie Arnold wins her fifth consecutive F46 javelin title at the Para Athletics World Championships in Paris.

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Northamptonshire mum paints stretch marks on Barbie for daughter

Kate Claxton wants to normalise stretch marks so her child does not think they are a big deal.

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Mabli Hall: Baby who died after being hit by car was in pram

Eight-month-old Mabli Hall died from a brain injury after a car hit her pram, an inquest hears.

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Head teacher defends locking school toilets during lesson time

She says having pupils going to the toilet during a lesson is "massively disruptive".

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US storms: Millions under flood warnings in north-east

At least one person dies in New York as flood waters sweep through streets and force road closures.

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Watch: Rains cause havoc in northern Indian state

North India has been witnessing heavy rainfall and flooding over the last few days.

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Video games: YouTube channel NoClip rescues tapes from landfill

Hundreds of hours of gaming history were set to be lost until film-maker Danny O'Dwyer stepped in.

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Threads app signs up 100m users in less than a week

Meta's rival to Twitter has surpassed a record set by Open AI's ChatGPT app since its launch.

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Brad Pitt films at Silverstone during F1 British GP weekend

The Hollywood star films scenes at the F1 circuit for a new movie co-produced by Lewis Hamilton.

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Why isn't BBC presenter being named by the media?

The corporation is investigating claims a presenter paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos.

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Minister refuses to commit to following pay board advice

Review bodies are advising the government on pay rises for public sector workers such as doctors.

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France bans buying fireworks for Bastille Day after riots

The move comes after rioting sparked by last month's killing of a 17-year-old by police in Nanterre.

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James Norton on performing on stage with diabetes

The Happy Valley actor speaks about how he manages his condition when performing in his new play.

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Lightning pictures: Thunderstorms light up the skies across England

Lightning strikes pictured across the country as thunderstorms brought flash flooding.

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US-China talks a 'step forward' in relations says Janet Yellen

But the US Treasury Secretary says the countries still have "significant disagreements" at the end of her trip.

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Watch: Are Saturday's thunderstorms here to stay?

Matt Taylor gives the forecast for the next few days after thunderstorms hit parts of the UK.

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Unaffordable public sector pay rises would be short-sighted says PM

Rishi Sunak has said that "difficult decisions" are needed in order to bring inflation down.

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Laura Kuenssberg: Why you should not expect a cheque book election

It is harder to make big promises when there is less cash to go around, says Laura Kuenssberg.

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Captain Sir Tom Moore: What has happened to his legacy?

How much money did Captain Tom raise and why is his family under the spotlight?

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West Mersea: Murder charge over married couple's death

A man is charged with murder in connection with the deaths of Stephen and Carol Baxter in Essex.

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Rishi Sunak says the UK discourages use of cluster bombs in Ukraine

The UK is one of 123 countries which bans the weapons but will continue to support Ukraine, PM says.

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Stradey Park Hotel: Llanelli councillor's warning over asylum system

A councillor says UK government officials have been "completely unable" to keep locals informed.

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Yellen criticises Chinese curbs against US firms

The US Treasury Secretary said decoupling the world’s two largest economies would destabilise the global economy.

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Bruce Springsteen settles an old score in Hyde Park

The star returns to the London venue for the first time since organisers cut off his set in 2012.

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Russian jets 'harassing' US aircraft over Syria - US Air Force

The US has released video reportedly showing its aircraft being forced to take evasive action during a mission.

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Cardiff: Hundreds due at e-bike crash boys' Ely funeral

The funeral procession will feature 200 motorbikes, two limos, four hearses and eight Rolls-Royces.

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Swimmers warned away from popular NI beaches

Potentially toxic blue-green algae has been found at Portstewart and Castlerock beaches.

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Ruins found of Munich synagogue destroyed by Hitler

Columns and a stone tablet showing the Ten Commandments are discovered at a weir in the River Isar.

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Adele speaks out against audiences throwing objects on stage

The singer says crowds have forgotten "show etiquette" after incidents at Lil Nas X and Bebe Rexha gigs.

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England make changes for third Test

England name Mark Wood, Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali in the team for the third Ashes Test.

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Mason Mount: Erik ten Hag's Man Utd plans were key in 55m transfer from Chelsea

Mason Mount says Erik ten Hag's Manchester United blueprint convinced him to leave boyhood club Chelsea in a £55m deal.

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Jake Wightman: British athlete will not defend world 1500m title in Budapest

Britain's Jake Wightman will not defend his 1500m title at the World Championships in Budapest in August after an injury-disrupted season.

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China accuses UK of harbouring Hong Kong fugitives

The UK had criticised Hong Kong for placing bounties on eight pro-democracy activists based overseas.

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Building collapses into raging China floodwaters

Authorities have warned of "multiple natural disasters" as heavy rains lash parts of the country.

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Women's World Cup 2023: Can football shine in Australia and New Zealand?

With the Women's World Cup set to get under way in less than three weeks' time, hosts Australia and New Zealand's relationship with football remains complicated.

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Woman who couldn't read at 16 graduates with degree

Chloe McRoberts graduated with first class honours 10 years after she left school with no qualifications.

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Edinburgh rehearsals held ahead of King Charles visit

King Charles III is starting a series of events in Scotland marking the first Holyrood Week since his coronation.

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Ezra Miller: The Flash actor 'grateful' after harassment order ends

The Flash star posts a statement calling it an "egregious misuse of the protective order system".

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New Aslef overtime ban to cause further train disruption

Aslef drivers will refuse to work overtime for another six days, in addition to the current industrial action.

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Tory MPs issue plan for Rishi Sunak to slash migration

The New Conservatives group say the PM risks "eroding public trust" unless the numbers are cut by 400,000.

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The Ashes: England's Jonny Bairstow is stumped by Alex Carey

England's Jonny Bairstow is controversially stumped by Australia's wicket-keeper Alex Carey on day five of the second Test at Lord's.

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Ashes: Ben Stokes hits three sixes in a row to reach 100

England captain Ben Stokes hits three sixes to bring up a century against Australia on day five of the second Test at Lord's.

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The Ashes: Australia's Josh Hazlewood removes England's Ben Duckett for 83

England opener Ben Duckett is caught behind off the bowling of Australia's Josh Hazlewood for 83 on day five of the second Test at Lord's.

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Ashes: Alastair Cook says Australia will be fearful of Ben Stokes magic

Former England captain Alastair Cook says Australia will be fearful of some Ben Stokes magic on the final day of the second Ashes Test, with the hosts battling to avoid a second defeat.

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Protests: Police powers to tackle tactics come into effect

Transport network disruption and tunnelling targeted under measures for police in England and Wales.

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The Ashes: Australia's Steve Smith hits James Anderson for three fours in same over

Watch as Australia batter Steve Smith hits England's James Anderson for three fours in the same over on day four of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

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Ashes: 'England will try to chase whatever Australia set' - Glenn McGrath previews day four

Isa Guha and Glenn McGrath discuss England's chances of getting a result after a rain-disrupted day three leaves them trailing Australia by 221 runs.

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No free lunch for nationalisation of water firm says Lord Howard

Lord Howard led the privatisation of the UK's water industry more than 30 years ago.

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