Bill Gates to appear before Congress over Epstein involvement
Gates will sit for a closed-door interview before the House Oversight Committee about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
San Francisco immigration court shuts down, striking at heart of historic advocacy
The main San Francisco court was one of the busiest in the country, hearing thousands of cases a year. It was also one of the courts most likely to grant an immigrants' asylum application.
The World Cup is starting. Here's what to know and how to watch
This summer, 48 men's national teams will compete in the World Cup's biggest tournament ever. Here are a few of the basics to get you started.
Morning news brief
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes after Apache helicopter is downed, takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in four states, House Republicans approve a bill to fund ICE for the remainder of Trump's term.
Israeli leader who pulled out of Lebanon warns against getting stuck again
Ehud Barak withdrew Israeli forces from Lebanon in 2000, ending an occupation that lasted nearly two decades. He says that was a quagmire Israel shouldn't repeat.
U.K. leaders call for calm as protests break out after Belfast street stabbing
U.K. leaders called for calm Tuesday after the arrest of a Sudanese man accused of trying to kill a man in a vicious stabbing on a Belfast street sparked fiery anti-immigration protests.
In Nevada, Trump's policies are making things tough for Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo
In one of the most competitive races for governor this year, Nevada Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford will challenge Republican Gov. Joe Lomardo for his office in November.
After years of declines, young students show gains in reading and math
Unscathed by pandemic-era school closures, the nation's 9-year-olds showed progress in math and reading. It's a different story for 13-year-olds, however.
Evette, backed by Trump, and Wilson, a Trump supporter, head to S.C. governor runoff
In South Carolina, both Republican candidates for governor are MAGA devotees, but Trump only endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, not Attorney General Alan Wilson. The two are headed to a GOP runoff.
House approves labor-friendly bill with support from 20 Republicans
The House has approved a bill to slash the time it takes for newly unionized workers to get a first contract. The measure allows for government intervention if a deal is not reached within 90 days.
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Watch: Residents flee as cars and houses burn in Belfast
Police and firefighters help families leave their homes amid disorder following a knife attack.
Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC
Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.
US strikes Iran in response to downing of military helicopter
President Donald Trump earlier accused Iran of shooting down the US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond.
Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt 'suffocated and scared'
West claims the encounter on a music video set was part of a "provocative theatrical performance".
Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions
Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.
Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.
Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five
Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.
David Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023
The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.
Manhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg
Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.
The UK could hit 28C this weekend - is another heatwave on the way?
Temperatures are expected to rise by the end of the week where we could see another heatwave developing, Simon King explains
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France and Germany agree to disagree, ditch joint next-gen Euro fighter
Aircraft at core of the Future Combat Air System canned as parties could not decide who leads on the work
Logitech knows when to fold 'em
Meet Mobi Fold - creased popster or clever portable mouse
AI is making Patch Tuesday (kinda) fun again
Unless you're an admin or vulnerability manager – then you're totally screwed