Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match
Posted on Friday July 03, 2026

The "late announcement" extending opening hours to 05:00 on Monday means taking officers away from other duties, the National Police Chiefs' Council says.

Three men found not guilty of journalist Lyra McKee's murder
Posted on Friday July 03, 2026

The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019.

On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The BBC travels to the city of Bandar Abbas - the first time journalists from a UK broadcaster have been to the Iranian side of the strait.

Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man'
Posted on Friday July 03, 2026

Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out scene of the attack.

NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day
Posted on Friday July 03, 2026

The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.