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Children's Commissioner calls for young people to be heard ahead of social media ban
Dr Claire Achmad has highlighted the view of children and young people in a new report.

Outrage in PNG over Filipino purse seiner catching dolphins
There is outrage in Papua New Guinea over signs that the Filipino tuna fishing fleet is catching dolphins against the law. This follows the emergence of a four-minute video from...

Four days of rain slashed population of world's rarest orangutans, study says
Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.

Anger over Epstein and Andrew fuels festival of 'female anarchy'
Dozens of female playwrights unite to express their "seismic rage" in an ambitious theatrical event.

Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them
In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.

How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV
All the TV and radio details for each of the 2026 World Cup group games.

Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel
England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?

Met Police calls on tech firms to make stolen phones unusable
Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices.

Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests
A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever".

Inside the exhaustive process to find an AFL senior coach
When I hear that people say that Essendon is “different” to other clubs, I’m not so sure. This is why they must run a process.

Freddy hoses down Slater's Broncos blindside
Brad Fittler says Queensland coach Billy Slater "can't worry about the Broncos" after picking Reece Walsh on the Maroons bench.

Royal life, Prozac and champagne: What Princess Diana’s letters to actor reveal
The letters between Terence Stamp and Princess Diana are on sale as part of the sale of the late actor's estate.

Formula 1 agrees to engine design change after criticism
Formula 1 agrees a two-step plan to change engine design in response to criticism of this year's new rules.

Family of British toddler speaks as Australian inquiry into cold case murders begins
NSW inquiry will also examine whether notorious serial killer Ivan Milat was responsible for more murders.

What we learned from Bill Gates' deposition on Epstein
The billionaire testified to Congress about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender.

An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry
Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

Olivia Rodrigo sings about heartbreak but she's already chosen her wedding song
The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.

'Have you lost control?' - BBC sports editor asks Fifa chief Infantino
BBC sports editor Dan Roan quizzes Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup, after he told journalists to "chill" and "relax" over visa and ticketing issues.

Who is your nearest World Cup hero?
Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool

The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.