Who will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists
BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to…
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
BBC For a number of years, people around Britain have spoken of what they…
Investigation into parking tickets for drivers queuing at petrol stations
It's part of a wider crackdown from the consumer regulator into potentially unfair practices…
Ground shakes as schoolchildren take cover in Philippines quake
Pupils could be heard screaming at a school in Digos as a magnitude-7.8 earthquake…
China hits out at British Steel nationalisation
The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital…
Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows
Getty Images Learner drivers are now only able to swap their test to the…
Fans invited to line streets for Bonnie Tyler’s funeral
Bonnie Tyler's coffin will be brought to her Mumbles home, with fans invited to…
The flag Iranians are not allowed to wave at the World Cup
Iran football fans living in Los Angeles explain why they want to wave Iran's…
One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded…
Identical twin given six months to live says leaving sister is ‘unthinkable’
Collect/PA Real Life A woman given six months to live after her leukaemia returned…
Laos says it can’t determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Officials say they have no evidence of poisoning over the 2024 deaths because autopsies…
‘My son and daughter play for England, I still pinch myself’
BBC/Harry Low "Today I still pinch myself because you sit and think to yourself:…
New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended…
Manhunt after prisoner escapes van in Woolwich
Met Police The public is being urged to be on the look out for…
Marathon runners compete on drifting sea ice at North Pole
Organisers say 23 runners from seven countries took part in races at the Arctic's…
A World Cup guide for new football fans
Getty Images It's difficult to miss the buzz and excitement surrounding the Fifa World…
