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Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse
On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.
August 11, 2026England and Wales on course for driest July on record
Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have had their driest July since records began 190 years ago.
July 31, 2026Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages
Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final.
July 18, 2026Second half of summer to bring chances for rain but heatwave threat persists
Forecasts suggest the weather could turn more changeable during late July and August but the risk of heatwaves remains.
July 18, 2026Perseid meteors to light up night sky in one of the year's most active showers
The Perseid meteor shower will light up the night sky over the next five weeks.
July 17, 2026Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings
What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.
July 14, 2026England's Kane confirms golf outing with Trump, praises president's game - Reuters
England's Kane confirms golf outing with Trump, praises president's game Reuters
July 11, 2026Welfare cuts: What's been happening with Pip and universal credit?
The government commissioned a review into Pip last year after it was forced to water down planned cuts to benefits.
July 9, 2026Consultants in England vote in favour of NHS strikes
The senior doctors in England now have a mandate for strike action over the next 12 months.
July 6, 2026Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
Doctors have been locked in a three-year dispute with the government, resulting in several rounds of strikes.
June 29, 2026Michael Barrymore TikTok videos prompt concern over filming on smart glasses
A shop worker tells the BBC he unexpectedly appeared in a video Barrymore uploaded on social media.
June 24, 2026Why this heatwave feels worse than the last one
A combination of factors is making this heatwave more uncomfortable than some we have had in the past, as Simon King explains
June 24, 2026World Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - ranked
After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.
June 24, 2026Red Roses stars in line for £100k to retain World Cup
The Red Roses' top stars stand to earn £100,000 with England in 2029 should they successfully defend their Women's Rugby World Cup title in Australia.
June 23, 2026Doctors in England call off strikes after last-minute offer in long-running dispute - Reuters
Doctors in England call off strikes after last-minute offer in long-running dispute Reuters
June 13, 2026Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
June 13, 2026England hit by training kit theft ahead of Kansas City arrival - Reuters
England hit by training kit theft ahead of Kansas City arrival Reuters
June 13, 2026How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?
Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.
June 11, 2026Korda shares lead as Hull storms into contention
Nelly Korda cards a four-under par 67 as she moves into a share of the lead after the third round of the US Women's Open, while England's Charley Hull hits a 65.
June 7, 2026Spying scandal rocks English soccer as Southampton expelled from world's richest match - Reuters
Spying scandal rocks English soccer as Southampton expelled from world's richest match Reuters
May 19, 2026Japan underline status as Asia's best World Cup hope in mixed window - reuters.com
Japan underline status as Asia's best World Cup hope in mixed window reuters.com
April 4, 2026SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of polluting lithium
A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused.
February 19, 2026NHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems
Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.
February 18, 2026