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The Papers: 'Let the people judge' and 'Farage gamble turns to farce'

Nigel Farage's announcement he was resigning as an MP to trigger a by-election is the lead of many of Wednesday's papers.

8 Jul 2026 5:41 am
'Extreme' marine heatwave expected for parts of UK

Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life.

8 Jul 2026 5:15 am
Package holidays to Dubai and Egypt cheaper as European prices creep up

Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.

8 Jul 2026 5:04 am
Why replacing leasehold may be easier said than done

The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated

8 Jul 2026 4:43 am
Amber heat-health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976

Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.

8 Jul 2026 4:40 am
Fulham appoint Arbeloa as Silva's successor

Fulham appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as their new manager on a three-year contract, succeeding Marco Silva who left for Benfica.

8 Jul 2026 4:34 am
US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

The US says the strikes are intended to impose heavy costs, while Iran warns it will ake decisive measures in response.

8 Jul 2026 4:18 am
Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career

Argentina great Lionel Messi sheds tears as they fight back to beat Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

8 Jul 2026 1:58 am
Harry's bad news lands at wrong time, but prince sticks to script

The Duke of Sussex has returned to the UK, but his first day of engagements was overshadowed by his defeat in court.

8 Jul 2026 1:12 am
Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda

His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as he people versus the establishment.

8 Jul 2026 1:05 am
Shades of Keane and Gerrard in Bellingham display - Rooney

Wayne Rooney believes Jude Bellingham's performance against Mexico ranks alongside iconic Steven Gerrard and Roy Keane displays

8 Jul 2026 12:53 am
Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed

Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday.

8 Jul 2026 12:43 am
Farage resigns as MP and vows to fight by-election amid finances row

Labour, the Conservatives, the Lib Dems and Restore Britain rule out standing in the by-election, in an effective boycott.

8 Jul 2026 12:37 am
Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court

The hard-right National Rally leader has ended months of speculation, after a court ruled she could run but would have to wear a tag for a year.

8 Jul 2026 12:32 am
Trump looms large as Nato grapples with challenge of rearming Europe

The US president's inflammatory words have punctuated the image of unity at this crucial gathering, Security Correspondent Frank Gardner writes.

8 Jul 2026 12:26 am
Hungary's public news broadcasts halted in bid to scrap Orban-era propaganda

The country's main state TV channel displayed a message saying it was sorry for lying on Tuesday.

8 Jul 2026 12:04 am
'How?!' - Gauff battles into first Wimbledon semi-final

Coco Gauff surprised even herself by overcoming her recent grass-court struggles to reach a first Wimbledon semi-final against Karolina Muchova.

7 Jul 2026 11:38 pm
Row after Indian state drops eggs from school lunch menu

West Bengal's move to replace eggs in some school meals has sparked a wider debate over nutrition and choice.

4 Jul 2026 6:25 am
India arrest after allegations of crche putting toddlers in washing machine

The arrest came after videos allegedly showing crche workers assaulting crying children surfaced online.

3 Jul 2026 2:53 pm
Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds

The ads use terms including rape and child video and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.

3 Jul 2026 9:20 am
India beat Bangladesh to keep semi-final hopes alive

Shafali Verma's 53 leads India to a five-wicket over Bangladesh at Old Trafford, setting up a must-win encounter against Australia on Sunday.

25 Jun 2026 10:33 pm
No India players will compete in Hundred - Ashwin

Legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin does not think India players will compete in The Hundred or other international franchise leagues any time soon.

25 Jun 2026 7:31 pm
Beaten and starved: Shock in India as police rescue men from bonded labour

Bonded labour was outlawed in India in 1975, but it still continues in villages and small towns.

25 Jun 2026 2:02 pm
This Indian state is trying to ensure no one grows old alone

Kerala is searching for new ways to care for its ageing population as migration leaves more elderly people living alone.

25 Jun 2026 8:08 am
Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad

A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and UK.

22 Jun 2026 3:25 am
Brilliant Kapp leads South Africa past India

Marizanne Kapp strikes a powerful 81 as South Africa beat India by six wickets to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

21 Jun 2026 10:51 pm
Indian teenager dies in horse-drawn carriage accident in New York

The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.

18 Jun 2026 8:09 am
Telegram challenges India ban over exam paper leak fears

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has called the ban a mistake, arguing it would punish millions of users.

17 Jun 2026 12:26 pm
Mandhana and Deepti star as India beat Pakistan

Smriti Mandhana hits 68 as India open their T20 World Cup with a 64-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in Group One.

14 Jun 2026 11:06 pm
More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say

A statement said significant progress had been made into investigating the crash which left 260 people dead a year ago.

12 Jun 2026 7:28 pm
Sooryavanshi, 15, gets first India call-up

Fifteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receives his first international call-up by making the India T20 squad to tour England and Ireland.

6 Jun 2026 5:26 pm
Indian film union drops boycott call against Bollywood star Ranveer Singh

The producers of Don 3 had earlier complained that Singh's alleged exit from the film had caused major financial losses.

4 Jun 2026 11:58 am
Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire

Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives.

3 Jun 2026 2:49 pm
US announces new tariffs on India and others over forced labour concerns

US proposes extra 12.5% tariff on India over forced-labour concerns, complicating trade talks.

3 Jun 2026 2:08 pm
Mamdani says he would ask King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor

New York's mayor made the comments hours before meeting King Charles, but it's unclear if he brought up the diamond.

30 Apr 2026 2:26 pm
Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlash

Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.

28 Apr 2026 11:47 am
Punjab pull off record T20 chase to defeat Delhi

Punjab Kings produce a stunning victory against Delhi Capitals by hunting down a target of 265 to record the highest successful run-chase in the history of T20 cricket.

25 Apr 2026 8:19 pm
In photos: North India braces for heatwaves as temperatures cross 40C

India's weather department has issued heatwave warnings in parts of northern India.

24 Apr 2026 2:37 pm
Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days

Earlier this week, an explosion at a firecracker factory in neighbouring state Tamil Nadu left at least 25 dead.

22 Apr 2026 11:25 am
A Kashmir tourist hotspot became a deadly bloodbath. A year on, the pain remains unbearable

A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are trying to cope with their losses.

22 Apr 2026 2:44 am
Tributes pour in for legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle

The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.

13 Apr 2026 11:22 am
Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92

Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.

12 Apr 2026 1:54 pm
New India bill to amend transgender rights sparks protests

The bill seeks to change how transgender people are legally recognised and their right to self-identify.

26 Mar 2026 2:31 pm
Indian man whose life support was removed after court go-ahead dies

Harish Rana, 31, had been in a comatose state since 2013 after he fell from a fourth-floor balcony.

25 Mar 2026 12:15 pm
More Indian women play cricket now than in 2020 - BBC study

The survey was commissioned by the BBC and Collective Newsroom as part of the Indian Sportswoman of the Year initiative.

13 Mar 2026 5:07 pm
G7 nations to hold emergency meeting on oil as stock markets sink

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will join talks amid reports that oil reserves could be released to lower prices.

9 Mar 2026 1:52 pm