‘Really frightening, unbelievably quick’: Witnesses describe fleeing deadly Spain wildfire
Holidaymakers tell the BBC how they grabbed a change of clothes, bundled into cars and fled the flames and smoke.
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Women’s Test Cricket
Highlights of day one of the Lord’s Test match between England Women and India Women.
South African police arrest man over Bedford triple murder
Police are investigating the deaths of Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her daughters, aged 15 and five.
Man pulls wheelies then throws electric motorbike off bridge after police chase
Owen Pendree was sentenced to 12 months and has been banned from driving after his “stupid” actions.
Superb Sinner ends Djokovic’s latest bid for history
Jannik Sinner produces a devastating display to end Novak Djokovic’s latest bid for history and set up a Wimbledon final against Alexander Zverev.
Prince Harry, Meghan and children visit King and Queen
King Charles and Queen Camilla host the Sussexes at Highgrove House on Friday afternoon.
Ecclestone makes history as England fight back
Sophie Ecclestone becomes England’s all-time leading wicket-taker across all formats as the hosts fight back late on day one against India of the first women’s Test at Lord’s.
ECB to face no action over Stokes retirement video
England will face no action from the International Cricket Council (ICC) over Ben Stokes’ retirement video.
Anton du Beke ‘devastated’ over Ann Widdecombe death as politicians share shock at murder probe
Kemi Badenoch said the Conservative Party was “reeling” as the former minister’s death is investigated as murder.
Hacking worry for Argentine FA over World Cup emails
Argentina’s football association signals it may have suffered a cyber attack after emails from its accounts reportedly criticised refereeing in the dramatic win against Egypt at the World Cup.
Watch: Police confirm 26 year-old suspect in custody
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Ann Widdecombe, police say.
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean make UK chart history with Rein Me In
They break the record for the longest running number one single of all time by a British act.
‘She’s cleaned up!’ – Ecclestone takes three wickets in six balls
Sophie Ecclestone takes three wickets in six balls across two overs to reduce India from 279-7 to 285 all out in their first innings against England on the opening day of their one-off Test at Lord’s.
WEATHER: Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain expected this weekend
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 11 July 2026.
Watch: ‘Shocked’ Starmer and Badenoch react to murder investigation
The prime minister and opposition leader spoke after the police announced a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.
Sir Anthony Hopkins to release debut album inspired by his childhood
The album is a collection of pieces the Oscar-winning actor has worked on for more than 60 years.
Major car firms found not to have installed emissions-cheating devices
A High Court judge said some major car manufacturers did not install a device to cheat emissions testing.
Legionnaires’ outbreak hits New York as officials rush to test water towers
To date, 46 people have been infected from breathing mist from bacteria-filled water coolers on the Upper East side.
England defender Charles joins Man City from Chelsea
Manchester City have signed England international Niamh Charles for £500,000 from Women’s Super League rivals Chelsea.
Five things to know about Tshwane’s top-level shake-up
Key details you should know about Tshwane city manager Johann Mettler’s suspension and disciplinary action against CFO Gareth Mnisi