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Taylor Swift's rumoured wedding celebrations begin with star-studded New York event | BBC News

3 lip 2026

Taylor Swift and her fiancé Travis Kelce have kicked off rumoured wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden in New York City. High-profile friends of the couple, from actress Lena Dunham to frequent collaborator Jack Antonoff were spotted Thursday evening in formal attire. Aerial footage showed a stream of black SUVs pulling up to the venue with guests dropped off under a white canopy tent. Media speculation has dubbed the event both a pre-party and possible rehearsal dinner. Around 100 people were expected at the event on Thursday, ahead of a much larger celebration on Friday boasting up to 1,000 guests at the arena. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #TaylorSwift #US #BBCNews

Massive Russian attack on Ukraine’s capital kills at least 25 and injures many more | BBC News

2 lip 2026

Russian forces have carried out a mass drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, killing 27 people, in what the city's mayor described as " massive attack" on the city. Ninety-one people were injured according to the head of Kyiv's military administration. Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said an ambulance station was among the places hit. Some neighbourhoods had been evacuated as the airstrikes hit the city hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had warned that Russia was preparing an attack. Moscow said its forces had hit what it called military plants in retaliation for attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure. The Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia would "continue to increase pressure on the Kyiv regime in order to achieve our set goals". Ukraine accused Moscow of targeting civilian areas and said it would be wrong to equate the actions of the "aggressor and a country defending itself". Reeta Chakrabarti presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Sarah Rainsford. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Teen rapists face custody after appeal overturns 'lenient' sentence | BBC Newscast

2 lip 2026

Two teenage boys who raped girls in Hampshire have been given four years' detention after the Court of Appeal changed their sentences. A third boy’s youth rehabilitation order was left unchanged. The BBC UK correspondent Daniel Sandford was at the court and explains the reasoning behind the judges’ decision. Plus, Morgan McSweeney, the elusive former chief of staff to Sir Keir Starmer has given his first ever media interview. He spoke to Political Thinking’s Nick Robinson about Labour’s lack of preparation for government and his response to allegations of a boys club in Number 10. Nick joins Alex and James to unpack what we learned. Information and support for the issues raised in this podcast can be found on BBC Action Line: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord Get in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480. New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews 00:00 Intro 00:53 Court of Appeal gives custodial sentences to two teenage rapists 03:05 What happened in court today 06:07 Why the appeal court judge ruled the original sentence was "unduly lenient" 08:39 The mother of one of the victims responds 12:07 Morgan McSweeney: who is he and why is he speaking now? 26:26 McSweeney's response to the 'boys club' 31:56 McSweeney on Starmer's first phone call with Trump 36:02 What McSweeney's experience means for Andy Burnham's team

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: Everything we know about rumoured New York Wedding | BBC News

2 lip 2026

It looks official: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to celebrate their wedding this weekend. Speculation about the ceremony has been rife ever since the couple announced their engagement in an Instagram post last August. Swift, known for dropping hints to bigger plans in everything from her wardrobe to music and tours, has kept quiet about her upcoming nuptials, but that has not stopped the world from speculating. All signs point to Madison Square Garden and a huge party in New York City. Here's everything we know, and don't know about the rumoured wedding. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #TaylorSwift #TravisKelce #MadisonSquareGarden #NewYork #BBCNews

Heather Cox Richardson on 250 years of American history | BBC Americast

2 lip 2026

How have 250 years of history shaped modern America? As historic July 4th celebrations take place across the country this weekend we ask how does modern America compare to the vision of the Founding Fathers in the 18th Century? What does it means to be an American citizen today and has that changed over time? And is the July 4th celebration about more than parades and fireworks? In this episode, Justin and Anthony talk to the historian Heather Cox Graham who writes a daily Substack on American politics and society and has started a video project - 250 to 250 - to mark the historic landmark. Today, we are bombarded by information at a frenetic pace but can a careful consideration of the past 250 years tell us more about the United States in 2026? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Two teenage boys who raped girls given four years' detention | BBC News

2 lip 2026

Two teenage boys, convicted of rape in Fordingbridge, England, have been given four years' detention after the Court of Appeal changed their original sentences. Lady Chief Justice Baroness Carr says the boys' initial non-custodial sentences were "unduly lenient", and the trial judge undervalued the seriousness of their crimes. Two teenage girls were raped - one in November 2024, and one in January 2025 - by the boys, then aged 14. They were initially given Youth Rehabilitation Orders along with a third boy, then 13, who filmed parts of the second attack - his sentence remains unchanged. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Fordingbridge #BBCNews

How 'made in China' went global | The Global Story

2 lip 2026

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, all this week The Global Story is exploring the surprising and often hidden ways the US has shaped the modern world. For decades in the US, “Made in China” signified a product that was cheap, poorly made, and, in some cases, produced through exploitative labour. But today, the label signifies something quite different in many American minds - state-of-the-art tech and luxury goods that even rival America, for arguably the first time in US history. Often overlooked is the fact that China’s ascendance as an economic superpower was far from inevitable. Today we speak to historian Elizabeth Ingleson to trace the evolution of the Made in China brand and to explore what responsibility the United States had for awakening its own economic rival. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #China #US Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:20 China's economic rise 04:05 The Don King connection 07:00 Why did the US start buying products from China? 08:00 How did China become such a manufacturing hub? 14:00 What was America buying from China in the 1970s? 17:30 Why Apple is so reliant on China 22:00 What happens next?

UK PM Keir Starmer apologises on behalf of government for historical forced adoptions | BBC News

2 lip 2026

UK PM Keir Starmer has apologised on behalf of the British state for its role in historical forced adoptions in England and Wales. An estimated 185,000 babies were taken from their mothers in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, with women pressured into giving up their children because they were unmarried. In a statement in the House of Commons, Sir Keir said what happened to "tens of thousands of mothers, children and families" was "a stain on our history". The apology comes after years of campaigning from mothers, adoptees and their wider families, and parliamentary reports into the issue. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Why China is accused of 'forced assimilation' | Global News Podcast

2 lip 2026

A new law has come into effect in China which critics say is aimed at erasing minority groups. The government calls it the law for "Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress" and says the legislation will strengthen social cohesion, for example by making Mandarin the language of education, official business and public spaces. But rights groups argue it's designed to force groups such as Uyghurs and Tibetans to assimilate with the Han Chinese majority. Amnesty International has warned the law will “further institutionalise... policies of forced assimilation”. The UN rights chief Volker Türk has called for the law to be repealed, saying it will restrict freedom of language, education and religion. We ask BBC Monitoring's China Media Analyst Kerry Allen about the powers this new law gives Beijing, why critics are concerned and whether it will expand China's ability to target activists living abroad. New episodes of the Global News Podcast are published twice a day. You can listen here: https://link.mgln.ai/GNP-YT And you can find more of our YouTube episodes here: https://bbc.in/GlobalNewsPodcast Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #China #Politics #News #BBCNews

Russia launches 'most massive attack' on Kyiv | BBC News

2 lip 2026

Russian forces have launched what Kyiv's mayor described as the "most massive" attack on the Ukrainian capital since the start of the full-scale invasion, killing at least 20 people and injuring around 90. Ukraine said Russia fired hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles overnight, striking residential areas across the city. Moscow said it had targeted military facilities in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian infrastructure. The assault comes as Ukraine renews calls for more air defence support from its allies amid intensified Russian strikes. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Ukraine #Russia #Kyiv #BBCNews

Venezuela death toll rises and tens of thousands still missing after twin earthquakes | BBC News

2 lip 2026

A week on from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, the number of the dead has risen to nearly 2,300. Tens of thousands of people are still unaccounted for, as the interim President Delcy Rodríguez has announced seven days of mourning. Communities coming together with rescue teams from around the world are still frantically searching through the rubble. The BBC’s International Correspondent Yogita Limaye was at one of the worst hit areas, La Guaira. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Venezuela #BBCNews

At least 13 killed in large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv | BBC News

2 lip 2026

Russian forces have launched a major drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least 13 people, officials said. Several neighbourhoods were evacuated as strikes rocked buildings throughout the city, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russia was preparing for a "massive" attack. Children were among the "significant number" of casualties, Tymur Tkachenko, the head of Kyiv's military administration, said. "The enemy is once again deliberately targeting residential areas and killing civilians," he said early on Thursday. Russia's Ministry of Defence claimed it targeted energy facilities in response to recent Ukrainian strikes. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Russia #Ukraine #BBCNews

People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum | BBC News

2 lip 2026

A convicted people smuggler, described as the “godfather" of the French migrant camps, is living and working in an English village where he’s believed to be seeking asylum, a BBC investigation can reveal. Twana Jamal was given a five-year jail sentence in France in 2016, where authorities described him as one of the most successful people-smugglers ever caught. Following a tip-off this year, the BBC traced Jamal to Blaby in Leicestershire, where we witnessed him working illegally, driving a car without a licence and apparently using a false name. Jamal is one of more than 20 people smugglers the BBC has found to have reached the UK, raising serious concerns about whether existing border controls are effective in checking asylum seekers who have committed serious crimes overseas. The Home Office told us: "All asylum claimants are subject to mandatory security checks to confirm their identity for the purpose of immigration, security and criminality checks”, and that the UK has "a number of agreements with countries which enable the sharing of criminal record information", adding that immigration enforcement action is currently at its highest level in history. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

How does Donald Trump make his money? | BBC News

1 lip 2026

Nearly 1,000 pages detailing US President Donald Trump's financial information have been released, showing how much he made and what he invested in during his first year back in the White House. Despite making his name as a real estate mogul, cryptocurrency is now his biggest earner, by far. We take a look at the 5 key things you need to know about how he makes his money. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #DonaldTrump #Cryptocurrency #US #BBCNews

How did President Trump make $1bn from crypto? | BBC Newscast

1 lip 2026

We look at how US President Donald Trump made more than $1 billion from cryptocurrency in his first year back in office. The president’s mandatory financial report revealed that he also earned millions from real estate and Trump-themed items. But the White House denies that he is profiting from the presidency. Alex and James are joined by chief North America correspondent, Gary O’Donoghue. Plus, we look at a week of big rulings for the president in the Supreme Court, including a defeat for the president over birth right citizenship and decisions which expand the power of the presidency. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord Get in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480. New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Trump #Crypto #US #BBCNews

How the CIA covertly shaped our modern world | The Global Story

1 lip 2026

US President Donald Trump’s attempts at regime change in Iran and Venezuela, controversial as they are, reflect the US’s long history of using both military and covert operations to achieve its goals abroad. One of the forefathers of this approach to foreign intervention was Allen Dulles, the first civilian head of the Central Intelligence Agency, who used undercover – and often morally dubious – tactics to topple global leaders deemed unfriendly to America’s interests. On today’s The Global Story, Tim Weiner, author of Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA and The Mission: the CIA in the 21st Century, joins Tristan Redman and Asma Khalid to explain how Dulles' legacy played out through the ‘War on Terror’ and how it has helped shaped today’s US foreign policy. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #US #CIA #BBCNews 00:00 Introduction 04:13 Formation of the CIA 06:46 Allen Dulles 09:33 MK Ultra and Operation Artichoke 13:25 The Bay of Pigs 16:28 Counterterrorism operations post-Cold War 22:03 What next for the CIA?

How is the UK planning to defend itself? | BBC Newscast

28 cze 2026

Today the focus is on new details expected in the long overdue Defence Investment Plan, set to be announced next week. Victoria Derbyshire is in for Laura again. She, Paddy and Henry Zeffman discuss a move toward new kit like drones, and away from battleships. They also look at how much Andy Burnham may have been involved in the plans, and whether he’s prepared on defence. And, last week we discussed whether Keir Starmer will be prime minister by the time of the World Cup final. Today we have an answer. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France | BBC News

28 cze 2026

Eleven people have died after a civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed in the town of Tomblaine in eastern France, local authorities have said. The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, including five students and five instructors, according to local officials. The plane, which was being used by a parachutist school, had taken off from Nancy-Essey airfield when it crashed, local media reported. Police have urged the public to avoid the area around the airport in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #France #BBCNews

US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire | BBC News

28 cze 2026

US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire | BBC News The US has conducted new strikes on Iran, following a drone attack on a Panama-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. US Central Command (Centcom) said it hit multiple targets across Iran in direct response to "continued aggression" against commercial shipping. In retaliation, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it has launched missiles and drones at US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain, in a statement shared to state media. Following the exchange of fire, the US and Iran accused each other of violating the ceasefire agreement. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Iran #US #BBCNews

Venezuela earthquakes kill 1,430 people as international rescue teams arrive | BBC News

28 cze 2026

Residents and families are desperately searching the rubble for their loved ones and belongings. They are listening carefully for any sound that might indicate someone is alive trapped under the concrete and metal wire debris. So far, officials have confirmed at least 1,430 deaths from the magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes - the latter being one of the strongest quakes recorded in the country in the last century. Hundreds of buildings collapsed and beneath the rubble, thousands of Venezuelans remain. The number of dead and injured rises by the hour. The UN estimates around 50,000 people are missing. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Venezuela #BBCNews

What's Andy Burnham's Economic Plan? | BBC Newscast

28 cze 2026

Today we look at what Andy Burnham’s plan for the UK economy is. We reveal what he’s expected to say in a speech on the economy on Monday, who the people advising him on it are, and who he might make chancellor. Victoria Derbyshire is in for Laura. She and Paddy are joined by economics editor Faisal Islam, who’s been looking at what a Burnham Treasury might look like. 00:00 What’s Burnham’s economic plan? 00:04:07 Victoria’s interview with Burnham, the fiscal rules moment 00:07:37 Breaking down Burnham’s answer to the fiscal rules question 00:12:24 What might he say about the economy on Monday? 00:17:46 What can we learn about Burnham’s economic views from his book? 00:20:02 The churn of Prime Ministers in the UK 00:23:39 Who is in the chancellor race? 00:28:05 Bringing in James Purnell as his chief of staff 00:34:44 Burnham’s beliefs You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord Get in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480. New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

On the ground in Venezuela after deadly earthquakes | BBC News

27 cze 2026

This video contains footage that some viewers may find distressing. Rescue efforts are continuing in Venezuela for a third day after two back-to-back earthquakes, killing at least 920 and injuring more than 3,360 people. The quakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, hit less than a minute apart on Wednesday. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Venezuela #VenezuelaEarthquakes #Caracas #Guiria #BBCNews 0:00 - Deadly earthquakes hit 0:43 - Search efforts 01:38 - BBC reporter’s home hit 02:56 - International aid 03:40 - Lasting impacts on Venezuela 04:23 - US-Venezuela tensions 05:22 - How bad is the damage? 06:04 - Why is Venezuela vulnerable? 07:02 - What next for Venezuela?

Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events | BBC News

27 cze 2026

Temperatures broke June records in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands on Friday as the death toll from Europe's heatwave climbed in Spain and France and authorities cancelled concerts and other public events because of health risks. Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C was recorded provisionally in the south-western city of Saarbrücken, just over the border from France, which this week endured its hottest temperatures three days in a row. Although France's heatwave has peaked, its health minister said the "emergence of deaths at home" was of particular concern. The World Meteorological Organization warned of "major impacts" to health, ecosystems, agriculture and labour. At least 150 million people across the European continent were facing temperatures higher than 35C on Friday, according to calculations by the AFP news agency. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Weather #Environment #BBCNews

Venezuelan president says she has faith rescuers will find survivors of earthquakes | BBC News

27 cze 2026

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez says she is confident that teams will find survivors of Wednesday's deadly earthquakes. Rescue efforts are continuing for a third day after two back-to-back quakes struck the country, killing at least 920 and injuring more than 3,360 people. The UN's aid chief tells the BBC that today is "crucial" for relief efforts as international rescue teams arrive in the country. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Venezuela #BBCNews

Iranian targets hit by the US after attack on cargo ship | BBC News

27 cze 2026

The US military has conducted strikes on Iranian targets after President Donald Trump accused Iran of a "foolish violation" of its truce following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said it had struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions on Friday, in response to a drone attack on a cargo ship on Thursday which halted a planned evacuation of sailors stuck in the region. Tehran said the cargo ship was attacked because it was using an unauthorised route to transit through the Gulf waterway. After the US strikes, Iran in turn accused the US of violating their interim deal and said it had struck targets linked to American forces. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #US #Iran #BBCNews

I was here when war began. This is Ukraine now | BBC News

27 cze 2026

It has been more than four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. BBC Correspondent Nick Beake, who was in Ukraine when the war began, returns to see how the country has been transformed by years of constant conflict. Nick and his team experience the reality of life in a modern war, from surviving a night under heavy missile fire in Kyiv to going inside the secret drone factories helping Ukraine sustain its war efforts. In this video: 0:00 Missiles hit 0:50 Returning to Kyiv 01:45 Drone development 04:47 Revisiting students 06:23 1am explosion alert 10:18 Reporting on strikes 12:12 Tracking down old contacts 21:00 Leaving Ukraine Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Ukraine #UkraineWar #Kyiv #Documentary #Drones #BBCNews

BREAKING: US launches new strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship | BBC News

26 cze 2026

US forces have carried out new strikes on targets in Iran, after President Donald Trump accused the country of a "foolish violation" of the ceasefire in the Middle East. It follows an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which was hit by a drone two days ago. US Central Command said it has responded by attacking missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions in Iran. There has been no comment yet from the regime in Tehran. Moments before the attacks were announced, President Trump said "you'll see" when asked if the US would respond to the Iranian attack on the cargo ship.. US Central Command - Centcom - described the strikes as "a powerful response" to the drone attack. In a statement it said: "The unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces clearly violated the ceasefire… Iran's dangerous behavior undermined freedom of navigation as commerce increasingly flows through the vital international trade corridor." Centcom said the US military would "continue to provide safe passage coordination and support to commercial vessels transiting the strait". After US and Israeli launched a massive assault on Iran in February, Tehran closed the strait of Hormuz- a critical waterway for oil and gas shipments - causing a surge in global energy prices and choking off shipments of other crucial commodities such as fertiliser. The US and Iran agreed on 17 June to end hostilities under a 14-point memorandum of understanding, which requires Iran to use its "best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge for 60 days". Sophie Raworth presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Sarah Smith in Washington. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

King Charles and Queen Camilla will not live in Buckingham Palace after renovations | BBC News

26 cze 2026

King Charles and Queen Camilla will not live at Buckingham Palace when £369m of refurbishments are completed next year, the latest royal accounts have revealed. The palace, which has served as the official London residence of the UK sovereign since 1837, will continue to be the administrative headquarters of the monarchy but the King has decided that nearby Clarence House will remain his official home. The decision has partly been taken to allow greater public access to the landmark, officials said. A 10-year refurbishment of Buckingham Palace - funded through a temporary increase in the Sovereign Grant, which pays for the official duties of the royals - is due to be completed in March. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #RoyalFamily #KingCharles #BBCNews

Boiling Point: The week of extreme heat | BBC News

26 cze 2026

The last week of June 2026 saw record-breaking temperatures across parts of the UK and Europe. While some enjoyed the sunshine, the heat caused trains, schools and emergency services to buckle. But what caused it? And how did people cope? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Weather #BBCNews

Why doesn't the King live at Buckingham Palace? | BBC Newscast

26 cze 2026

King Charles has become the first monarch ever to reveal their tax bill: £12.9 million. The King has broken royal precedent by publishing some of his finances, revealing that he is in the top 100 of UK taxpayers. But we still don’t know much about his income, or how this tax bill was calculated. The accounts also show that the main source of annual public funding for the Royals will nearly double within three years. Adam speaks to Senior Royal Correspondent Daniela Relph. He’s also joined by Ailbhe Rea, Political editor of the New Statesman, and Sienna Rodgers, Deputy Editor of the House Magazine, to discuss the week in Westminster. 00:00 - The King doesn’t live at Buckingham Palace 01:05 - Why Buckingham Palace won’t be their home? 03:45 - King’s tax payments revealed 08:02 - Royal Family will receive more money 14:26 - Starmer resignation reaction 20:39 - Andy Burnham’s ‘rockstar’ entrance 25:15 - Andy Burnham’s leadership preparations 32:14 - Will women play a bigger role in Burnham’s team? 38:22 - Another Labour internal row? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews