Andy Burnham to promise to ‘fix the big things’ in first speech as Labour leader
Andy Burnham will pledge he has the “courage to fix the big things that politics has neglected” in his first speech as Labour leader.
Burnham, who is set to be announced in the job at a special conference on Friday, will promise to give back control to communities and spread growth across the country.
Iran condemns ‘barbaric’ US attack near children’s cancer hospital
Iran has accused the United States of committing a “cowardly war crime” by striking near a children’s cancer hospital and compared its actions to Israel’s targeting of healthcare facilities in Gaza.
Tuchel defends tactics after Argentina send England packing from World Cup
England manager Tuchel swapped Reece James for Dan Burn, and Declan Rice for defender Nico O’Reilly in the 82nd minute.
England desperately wanted to protect its lead as time was winding down in the World Cup semifinals, and coach Thomas Tuchel made lineup and strategy changes to build a wall in front of the goal.
China and Xi Jinping seen more favourably than the US and Trump in poll of major countries
The world has largely viewed the US more favourably than China for years, but those opinions have flipped in Beijing’s favour this year, according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center, a remarkable shift driven in part by tensions between the Trump administration and US allies.
Blanche apologises for Epstein files 'mistakes' in Senate attorney general hearing
Watch: Blanche grilled over handling of Epstein files and relationship with Trump
ByKayla Epstein
Updated 16 July 2026 00:45 BST
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has faced a tense bipartsian grilling on Capitol Hill, as he seeks a permanent appointment to lead America's top law enforcement agency.
World Cup 2026: 'That's why he's the king' - Lionel Messi breaks English hearts
Four years ago it felt as if Lionel Messi's story was told.
He had finally won the World Cup, aged 35, in what he said was his last game in the tournament and - depending on your point of view - cemented his place as football's greatest ever player.
Argentina players brandish political Falklands flag after England match
The banner, held up by Lisandro Martinez and Giovani Lo Celso, goes against FIFA’s Stadium Code of Conduct.
Argentina players held up a political banner declaring “Las Malvinas Son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentinian”) after their 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over England, in apparent contravention of FIFA rules.
A Cold War bunker gets a luxury makeover as 'doomsday' condos
ByGiancarlo CininniReporting fromDebert, Nova Scotia and Antonia ZwisslerReporting fromDebert, Nova Scotia
"From here to anywhere" is the motto of Debert's business park, but it feels like the middle of nowhere.
Drained reflecting pool reveals Trump’s ‘American flag blue’ liner is now closer to gray
The newly drained Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool’s bottom surface has noticeably faded since it was lined with a protective coating in a color Donald Trump called “American flag blue” this spring.
US Justice Department refuses New Mexico’s request for Epstein files
New Mexico says the withheld records are critical to its criminal investigation into alleged abuse at Epstein’s ranch.
The United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) has said it cannot provide the state of New Mexico with unredacted files pertaining to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.