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Sat, 09 May 2026 08:27:48 GMTPutin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade
The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.
Sat, 09 May 2026 00:15:58 GMTAnger and resignation in Tenerife as hantavirus ship approaches
Some on the Spanish island worry the imminent arrival of the MV Hondius could pose a health risk.
Sat, 09 May 2026 00:46:16 GMTHungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party
Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.
Fri, 08 May 2026 17:53:25 GMTGreece examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea
Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Fri, 08 May 2026 23:01:55 GMTAnti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs
From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:42:24 GMTReal Madrid in crisis - inside the conflict and chaos at the Bernabeu
BBC Sport examines a torrid week for Real Madrid with the iconic club on the brink of a second successive trophyless season.
Thu, 07 May 2026 16:00:05 GMTRosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan
For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday's parade in Moscow.
Thu, 07 May 2026 23:11:35 GMTTrump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US
Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.
Fri, 08 May 2026 17:57:28 GMTBritons on virus-hit cruise ship will be tested before charter flight back to UK
Five cases of hantavirus have been confirmed in total, including one of the three passengers on the MV Hondius who died.
Thu, 07 May 2026 22:20:56 GMTThousands of North Koreans fought for Russia. A memorial hints at the death toll
An estimated 11,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Thu, 07 May 2026 18:13:11 GMTTrump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president's "irresponsible war in Iran" for harming the Germany economy.
Thu, 07 May 2026 12:19:53 GMTDisturbances and 127 arrests mar Paris party after PSG Champions League victory
Fans took to the streets to celebrate the Paris team's qualification for the final, but celebrations were marred by disturbances.
Thu, 07 May 2026 00:41:21 GMTGerman tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race
The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice.
Thu, 07 May 2026 05:02:12 GMTUkraine war 'led me to surrogacy' to earn money but a new law could end those plans
Ukraine is considering a law that would effectively ban foreigners from accessing surrogacy in the country.
Wed, 06 May 2026 21:29:18 GMT'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia
Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Fri, 08 May 2026 05:14:40 GMTThe WW2 spy killed in mystery crash days after the war ended
Jacques Vaillant de Guélis was born in Cardiff but served as a French operative behind enemy lines.
Wed, 06 May 2026 04:53:31 GMTTo stay or risk the 'Road of Death' - Ukrainian civilians trapped in frontline city
People in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky say they have been cut off from fresh supplies of food or medicine for months.
Tue, 05 May 2026 23:24:33 GMTFinding soldier Tom: Solving family mystery of WW2 Soviet prisoner of war
He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after the war he disappeared in the Soviet Union.
Thu, 07 May 2026 12:24:53 GMTWatch: Passengers told virus-hit ship 'not infectious' after first death
YouTuber Ruhi Çenet was on board the ship, and filmed the announcement made on 12 April.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:58:17 GMTWatch: Elderly woman rescued by robot from Ukraine's frontline
The Ukrainian army spotted the woman using a drone and sent the machine to her rescue as she was trying to leave her war-torn village.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:01:11 GMTBBC visits Chernobyl ghost city 40 years after world's worst nuclear accident
The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat, which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:48:31 GMTWatch: 20,000 teddy bears highlight plight of missing Ukrainian children
Each bear in the installation in Washington, DC, is meant to represent one of the children Ukraine says have been abducted by Russia.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:01:53 GMTCould Italy replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup?
Fifa has no plans to replace Iran with Italy at this summer's World Cup according to sources, after the switch was proposed by US President Donald Trump's special envoy.