US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather
US President Donald Trump’s speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.
Moment of destiny for France’s Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing against a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.
Funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader ‘intensely political moment’
Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.
Eala wins ‘for all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks’
Alexandra Eala dedicates her stunning win over defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek to “all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks”.
BBC in Tehran as mourners gather for former supreme leader’s funeral
Iranian authorities say they expect millions of people to take part in funeral commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Former chess champion Kramnik banned over cheating remarks
The former Russian world chess champion had accused other players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky, of cheating.
Injury ends Williams’ Wimbledon comeback
Serena Williams pulls out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.
Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia’s St Petersburg
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure “that generates revenue for Russia’s war”.
Dior dress, Adam Sandler and a man of honour: what we know about Taylor and Travis’s wedding
The couple tied the knot in New York on Friday, after months of speculation about when, where and how it would happen.
Pope urges Europe to do more for migrants while visiting gateway island
The pontiff pays tribute to migrants who lost their lives at sea at a cemetery on the Italian island of Lampedusa.
