Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race July 04, 2026 Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing against a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds. Read more
Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader 'intensely political moment' July 04, 2026 Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days. Read more
Eala wins 'for all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks' July 04, 2026 Alexandra Eala dedicates her stunning win over defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek to "all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks". Read more
German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness July 03, 2026 A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person. Read more
Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope July 03, 2026 A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up. Read more
A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talking July 03, 2026 In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby. Read more
Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him 'mother's warmth' July 02, 2026 Kleiber Moran, 2, was rescued on Wednesday, six days after last week's deadly earthquakes. Read more