Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation and the start of the World Cup dominate Friday's papers.

A composite image of the front pages of the Guardian and the Daily Telegraph on 12 June 2026

'Healey torpedoes Starmer' and 'Game on!'

Bases across Iran have been hit by US strikes, with experts identifying damage to jets and warships. 

A US navy airman gives an F-35 fighter a signal to take off. He is wearing a yellow jacket and a helmet and is pointing towards the runway. The jet is armed with missiles and is painted grey. The image is imposed over a satellite photo of an airbase in Iran where damaged jets are highlighted. 

More than 50 Iranian military bases damaged in US strikes since start of war, satellite images show

Relatives urge Indian authorities for answers after receiving the misidentified, and in one case mixed, remains of their loved ones.

A man and a women stand outdoors against a backdrop of green leaves, wearing detailed traditional outfits. They are standing close together and looking away from the camera and at each other, smiling.

Air India crash families' year-long battle to identify remains of victims

Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.

A woman sitting indoors in what appears to be a kitchen setting. She has short, light-coloured hair and is wearing a plain white short-sleeved top, positioned in the foreground and facing the camera. Behind the person, there are light-coloured cabinets, a countertop, and kitchen items such as jars, a kettle, and a vase containing yellow flowers, all slightly out of focus. The lighting is warm and soft, illuminating the person’s face while creating a gentle blur in the background.

'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission

Three players were sent off in the World Cup opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. Are we about to see a World Cup littered with red cards?

Sphephelo Sithole of South Africa see the red card during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa

Three red cards - are referees getting tough at this World Cup?

As Canada's national team prepare for its home turf tournament debut, some Canadian fans face a dilemma: can you cheer for more than one team?

An image of Nikola wearing a Team Canada jacket with a Bosnia jersey underneath it. He has a long dark beard and a nose ring. He is holding up a Team Bosnia sticker in his right hand. 

Cheering for the 'home team' during the World Cup gets complicated for Canadians

From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.

On the left, several hands reach up to hold the FIFA World Cup trophy in black and white. Behind them is a grid pattern with a bold red line that rises and then falls sharply.

Why the economics makes this the craziest world cup ever

People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.

A young man wearing glasses looks into the camera with a blurred Salford docks in the background

'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - how NHS dentist shortage is costing a fortune

The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.

Stock image of young lady having a vaccination. She has dark long hair and wears a white top. She is looking at a blurred person in the foreground who is administering an injection to the lady's upper arm. The healthcare professional is wearing blue gloves. 

Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people 

Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry

It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"

Three young people viewed from above are sitting at a table at the end of a meal. They have their phones out and the woman on the left is frowning as she looks at hers. There are empty and half empty plates and glasses.

My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?

Key midfielder Scott McTominay travelled with a doctor as a precaution prior to Scotland's World Cup opener.

Scott McTominay in action for Scotland in the team's largely red change kit

McTominay travels separately in Boston as precaution

Steward takes this like it's nothing!

Two pupils and a teacher were injured in the attack, which counter-terror police are investigating.

Outside shot of the school where it took place. A parked police car is seen , in front of the school gates. Two people walk past.

Girl, 14, charged with attempted murder after Manchester school knife attack

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson tells state TV that reports of an agreement were "speculative" and "nothing has been finalised".

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office.

Trump says deal to end Iran war is close after calling off strikes

Police set up a cordon in Sandown Road in Glenfield on Thursday.

A police car behind a cordon in a residential road

Armed police operation as reports of gunshots linked

The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots - but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment?

Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup?

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.

Front pages of South Wales Echo and Western Mail

Teachers incensed over pay rise delay and police found rioter hiding under bed

It is the only house left in the village and auctioneers have set its guide price at £35,000.

A house is pictured surrounded by trees at a bottom of a mountain

The only house left in abandoned Welsh mining village up for auction

Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.

Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener

Ethan, who has Burkitt Lymphoma, found out his cancer had returned two weeks after successful treatment.

Ethan is standing with a toothless grin for the camera. He has on a white t-shirt and has close cropped hair. It is a head shot of him.

Boy whose cancer returned two weeks after remission gets new hope from trial

The BBC spoke to match-goers outside Azteca Stadium, where Mexico began the tournament with a 2-0 victory over South Africa.

Split screen. Left, female with "La Catrina" costume. Right, male with boy on his sholders.

'Once in a lifetime' - Mexico fans share excitement as World Cup kicks off

Visitors are facing 31C temperatures in the city, with the soaring heat expected to continue into Saturday when Scotland's men face Haiti.

Piper playing bagpipes in front of a historic red-brick building near a sign reading 'Boston Common Founded 1634', with a clock tower and city street scene in the background

Tartan Army feels the heat in Boston as World Cup kicks off

Jack and Heather Souttar are heading to the USA to support their sons, who play for Scotland and Australia. 

The Souttars in blue and white shirts standing side by side smiling in front of a tree

The parents whose boys play in two World Cup teams 

Tom Jenkins arrived in the Scottish Borders as a child aboard a slave ship in 1803.

A bald-headed man wearing a suit leans against a black post box, with a row of cars behind him

Black post box to mark home of UK's first black school teacher

Lorraine McCall has climbed all the Donalds after completing all the Munros, Corbetts and Grahams

A woman in a red jacket is standing with her arms outstretched to celebrate reaching another summit. The sky is very blue with white clouds and a brown and white dog is next to her investigating a rucksack

Woman who has endured three cancers completes 141-hill challenge

Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.

Armed forces minister Al Carns speaking during a visit to RFA Lyme Bay in Gibraltar, a bay-class landing ship dock which is being upgraded by the Royal Navy to add new cutting-edge uncrewed equipment, allowing it to be used as a 'mothership' for autonomous systems, if needed for operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Picture date: Friday May 22, 2026

Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens

Mexico shown controversial late red card

Punch or slap? - Zwane sees red after VAR

Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio shows red cards to South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane as well as Mexico's Cesar Montes during the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium. 

Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio shows a red card to South Africa's Themba Zwane

Three red cards shown in opening game of World Cup

Wales begin their quest for a third World Cup of Darts title with a convincing 4-1 win over Lithuania.

Wales beat Lithuania in World Cup of Darts opener

Sithole sees red for South Africa

Jimenez heads in Mexico's second

Watch how fans of some of the host cities watched the 2026 Fifa World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa.

How fans watched the 2026 World Cup opener

"Eighty-six" is a slang term for "get rid of". Some US officials claim the numbers are meant to encourage violence against Trump, the 47th president.

Police investigate '8647' written in grass on US national mall

The two men tried to broker the supply of arms to destinations including Sudan, South Sudan, Libya, Iraq and Iran.

Close up image of a South Sudanese man's hands holding a rifle. He is wearing green military uniform while in the distance out of vision stands more than a dozen men also in military uniforms.

Two men convicted in UK of trying to send weapons to conflict zones

Shakira was among the performers during the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium ahead of the opening game between Mexico and South Africa. 

Shakira among the performers at World Cup opening ceremony

Mexico fans celebrate in style!

Mexico's Julian Quinones scores the opening goal of the 2026 World Cup against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium. 

Quinones scores opening goal of 2026 World Cup

Warrington Wolves move back to the top of the Super League table as they come from behind to beat St Helens.

Warrington Wolves celebrate against St Helens

Warrington go top with win at St Helens

Best moments from World Cup opening ceremony

Quinones scores first goal of 2026 World Cup

After two nights of unrest, pockets of protests held across Northern Ireland have passed off without major incident.

People walk through a housing estate while a man watches from the roadside.

Protests pass off without major incident after two nights of unrest

All remaining lines of inquiry have now been exhausted, says Counter Terrorism Policing North West

Scenes of devastation following the IRA bomb in Manchester city centre on 15 June 1996. Rubble and debris cover the streets while a red postbox stands apparently unscathed.

Manchester IRA bomb investigation 'no longer active'

The nomination comes after lawmakers objected to his first selection, Bill Pulte, over a lack of relevant experience.

Jay Clayton wearing a suit and raising his hands as he speaks at an event

Trump names new spy chief after pushback over previous pick

A baby tortoise is found alive "in the aftermath" of a fire in the early hours of Wednesday.

A baby tortoise, in a white plastic box. It has a yellow and brown shell and has its arms and legs sticking out. 

Baby tortoise saved after fire in soft play centre

Jill Scott gears up for the final leg to her hometown Sunderland in her Sport Relief challenge.

Jill Scott and another bike rider cycle together on a road. There is a support vehicle to the right of them that has a sticker on it that reads 'JILL SCOTT'S COMING HOME CHALLENGE'. It is a rainy day and they are wearing rain jackets.

Jill Scott pedalling on in homecoming stretch

Kevin Rouet went from trying to stop England internationals Zoe Harrison, Marlie Packer and Jess Breach with Canada, to coaching them with Saracens in a matter of weeks.

'I know how England think' - Rouet on suspicion-raising Saracens stint

Manchester United keen on wantaway Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall, Spanish giants close in on Bernardo Silva, Real Madrid target Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol

Newcastle's Hall keen on Man Utd switch - Friday's gossip

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.

Split screen. Left, Donald Trump. Right, Gary O'Donoghue.

Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran

The owner of West Ham United's home has raised concerns it was not told about safeguarding restrictions.

David Sullivan wears a black gilet, black suit, white shirt and patterned tie and has combed back hair. He is looking on during a West Ham match at London Stadium

London Stadium and West Ham women's team not aware of David Sullivan contact ban

The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

A row of people walk past a large white rocket with blue "space x" logo written on it.

Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of record stock market debut

Arrests were made at DPD parcel delivery depots in Basingstoke and Newbury.

Men in high visibility jackets stood in a warehouse talking with a dpd van and parcels in the background.

Nine arrested in immigration swoop at delivery firm

All data collected via the cameras will be handled according to data protection laws, the force says.

A white police van with green and blue squares on it and police written on it in blue. A police officer can be seen sitting inside the van - looking at a screen.

Police to deploy facial recognition cameras again

The vessel visited 22 ports across England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.

A picture of a number of people stood on a vessel. They are wearing black life vests. Two the people are Chelsea pensioners wearing their red jackets.

Veterans finish voyage with Invictus Games flag

A Labour mayor and the Reform-led council agree something "needs to be done" about Gateshead Quays.

A wire fence with a road in front of it. Double yellow lines are on the edge of the road. Behind the fence on the left is the glass domed roof of the Glasshouse and the top of the white curved roof of the Millennium Bridge can be seen on the right. There are overgrown plants immediately behind the fence which looks aged and run down.

Mayor holds 'constructive' talks over arena plans

Inspectors found out-of-date equipment was used by Glenfield Hospital during a 2022 inspection.

A row of ambulances waiting outside of Glenfield Hospital

Hospital again told to improve by watchdog

Winger Tony Springett, recently released by Norwich, signs for Leyton Orient on a two-year contract. 

Tony Springett in action for Norwich City

Winger Springett signs for Orient

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will "always do what is necessary to protect our national security", as he announces Dan Jarvis as the new defence secretary.

Armed forces minister quits hours after defence secretary steps down over military spending plans

Alan Shearer tells us what it's like in New York as the World Cup begins.

Alan's landed in NYC!

There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium. 

Performers during the opening ceremony before the match

World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests

People in Belfast spoke to the BBC on Thursday, after a second night of disorder on the city's streets.

A young woman in white tshirt and red jacket.

'I think it's sad': Belfast reacts to spate of disorder

Real Madrid have confirmed the re-appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach.



Jose Mourinho appears at a Champions League pre-match news conference while Real Madrid manager in 2011

Real Madrid bring back Mourinho on three-year deal

Martin Cosser, whose son Charlie was murdered, says he is hoping to speak with Henry Nowak's family.

An old photo of Martin Cosser with his son Charlie.

'Henry Nowak's family is not alone'

England players organise a team-bonding dinner in Miami with Thomas Tuchel giving them time off from their gruelling Florida pre-World Cup training camp.

Players organise England team-bonding dinner in Miami

A safety inquiry into the WellBN clinic in Brighton found 78 children were potentially harmed after being given gender medication without proper checks.

An image of the WellBN clinic sign in Brunswick, Brighton. In the window you can see a reflection of a child walking passed and some shops on the road opposite.

Dozens of children put at risk after gender care failures at GP clinic, inquiry finds

Two pupils, both 14, and a teacher were hurt in the attack at a school in Manchester.

Counter-terrorism police leading school stabbing inquiry

Listen to live BBC Radio commentaries of St Helens playing aganist Warrington Wolves in the Super League.

Marc Sneyd of Warrington Wolves passes the ball during the Betfred Super League round 13 match between Warrington Wolves and Hull FC

Listen: St Helens v Warrington Wolves

The seventh series of the TV show is being filmed in and around Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham. 

A man with a grey ponytail stands against a black background with a white BBC logo on it. 

Cast announced for new series of Peaky Blinders

Police tried to follow up after a digital imprint linked to the Canadian psychology professor appeared on Noah's phone history.

Noah Donohoe, a teenage schoolboy with short black hair, smiles at the camera. He is wearing a school uniform consisting of a white shirt, a navy and green striped tie and a black blazer. 

PSNI tried to contact author, Noah Donohoe inquest hears

A North Cumbria trust is placed 120th out of 134 trusts in England after a recovery scheme.

The hospital buildings are a mix of stone and white painted single-storey and two-storey buildings. A blue and red NHS sign on the exterior wall reads: "Physiotherapy. Outpatients/reception. Urgent Treatment Centre. X-Ray Department".

Failing trust improves but more work to be done

Heat, pollution, Trump, travel bans. What are the big talking points?

World Cup 2026: What are the talking points?

The prince has supported some of the local organisations who produced the educational film.

Prince Harry in a light purple shirt in front of a stone wall

Harry surprises film premiere with message 

Stephen Sexton denies raping and murdering Joanna Derkacz in Hampshire in 2023.

Joanna Derkacz, a woman with long blonde/brown hair, is pictured smiling at the camera. 

'Jealous' partner accused of rape and murder

Residents in the area do not want a store on land separating Llantwit Major and Llanmaes.

A woman stood leaning against a metal fence in a field. She has shoulder-length blonde hair and a white shirt with a black and white striped vest jumper on. She has dark blue trousers.

Villagers take fight against Lidl store plans to Welsh government

Experts say Tracey Taylor was failed before becoming a patient of disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson.

A close-up photo of a woman with brown curly hair , wearing jewellery and a black and white striped top.

Patient 'failed' by breast cancer diagnosis delay

They include stories of famous faces associated with buildings, Wolves' heritage and tours.

Books of various colours and sizes on a shelf.

Delve into city's rich history at library events

Hull City Council says it is looking into security options at George Street multi-storey car park.

11 June 2026