Top news1LIVETrump tells National Mall crowd that 'American Dream is back' as July 4th celebrations continue2Dior dress, Adam Sandler and a man of honour: What we know about Taylor and Travis's wedding3France overcome stubborn Paraguay to reach quarter-final4Eight of the 10 most populous countries are not in the World Cup5Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg6Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader 'intensely political moment'7Alex Eala's historic Wimbledon run thrills boxing-obsessed Philippines 8Injury ends Williams' Wimbledon comeback9Former chess champion Kramnik banned over cheating remarks10What Trump's Mount Rushmore aspirations revealMore newsMorocco reach quarter-finals as co-hosts Canada out of World CupAzzedine Ounahi scores twice as Morocco become the first team to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with co-hosts Canada exiting the competition.William talks World Cup football fever on Travis Kelce's podcastThe Prince of Wales shared his hopes for England's chances in the tournament - and that his father "hates football".Starmer tells of 'intensely personal' decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigningIn an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over.Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru's presidential election weeks after voteThe daughter of disgraced president Alberto Fujimori is declared winner of tight race nearly a month after voting took place.Latest updates2 hrs agoA trailblazer whose stage experiments transformed Indian theatreVijaya Mehta is widely credited with modernising Marathi theatre in 1960s and 70s with her experimental plays.2 hrs ago5 hrs agoMoment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential raceFar-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.5 hrs ago9 hrs agoBusinessman and philanthropist Martin Naughton diesMartin Naughton used his considerable wealth to support education and the arts across the island of Ireland.9 hrs ago11 hrs agoBBC in Tehran as mourners gather for former supreme leader's funeralIranian authorities say they expect millions of people to take part in funeral commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.11 hrs ago13 hrs agoFireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech ahead as US celebrates 250thThe celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a "really long" speech from the president and scorching temperatures.13 hrs ago16 hrs ago'America's 250th birthday is our 50th anniversary'Roger Lieb and Bonnie Taff tell the BBC what it was like to have their wedding on 4 July 1976, America's bicentennial.16 hrs ago17 hrs agoPope urges Europe to do more for migrants as he visits gateway islandThe pontiff pays tribute to migrants who lost their lives at sea at a cemetery on the Italian island of Lampedusa.17 hrs ago17 hrs agoCape Verde fans 'proud' despite 3-2 defeat to ArgentinaCape Verde fans say they are 'proud' of their team despite a 3-2 defeat to Argentina that ended their World Cup hopes.17 hrs ago19 hrs agoLarge crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeralAli Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq.19 hrs ago20 hrs agoIn pictures: Stars and fans celebrate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's weddingCelebrities and sports stars were spotted as the A-list couple tied the knot in New York on Friday.20 hrs ago23 hrs agoTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC - here's how the day unfoldedThe couple tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony officiated by comedian Adam Sandler at Madison Square Garden.23 hrs ago1 day agoIran begins public mourning for Ayatollah killed in FebruaryAli Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla from Friday ahead of days-long funeral events.1 day ago1 day agoBrutal heat cancels Fourth of July events, from DC to Philadelphia More than 165 million people are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.1 day ago1 day agoTaylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in NYC ceremony officiated by Adam SandlerThe star-studded celebration saw several streets in Midtown Manhattan shut, as hordes of fans gathered outside the arena. 1 day ago1 day agoPolice, fans and celebrities: What it's like outside the Swift weddingThe BBC's Nada Tawfik reports from the scene, bringing us the atmosphere outside Madison Square Garden.1 day ago...
