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Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:43:36 GMTWildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:49:11 GMT'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires
Three fires in the Madrid region have caused particular concern, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:36:29 GMTUefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan
Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:54:00 GMTMancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversy
Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:59:27 GMTDevastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:41:41 GMTZelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington
Ukraine's leader is hoping to firm up US commitments to bolstering Kyiv's anti-ballistic missile defences, as Russia has escalated deadly attacks.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:03:49 GMTZidane confirmed as France head coach
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:12:35 GMTFrench Navy carries out 'shooting drill' mid interview
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:32:25 GMTUS walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks
The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:33:05 GMTUkraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars
Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered".
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:59:13 GMTBali bans Dutch expats whose run club allegedly excluded Indonesians
The two men, who are accused of favouring foreigners for their events, allegedly violated immigration laws.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:33:31 GMTAnger as Berlin Pride attacker revealed to have been freed weeks earlier
As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:50:35 GMTFrance and Spain wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress
Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:28:16 GMTWhat tariffs has Trump introduced and why?
Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:15:35 GMTRussia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries
Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in a matter of days.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:19:12 GMT‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:19:50 GMTSixteen titles in five years - why Spain are a dominant force
We look at what's behind Spain's dominance after they become the first nation to be men's and women's World Cup champions at the same time.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:28:50 GMTVictory for football? Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup
It might seem like a trite cliche, but you won't find many neutrals disagreeing with that verdict on the World Cup final.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:30:15 GMTThe race to stop the French woodland fires in their tracks
The BBC's James Waterhouse reports from Blagon in France where teams are trying to create firebreaks in the forest.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:20:27 GMTWhat you need to know if you're travelling to France or Spain
The BBC’s cost of living correspondent explains how to handle holiday cancellations as a result of European wildfires.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:56:17 GMT'I can't take it anymore': Residents evacuated from town west of Madrid
Residents were evacuated from Navas del Rey, west of Madrid, at the end of last week. Now they say they have nowhere to go.
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:14:55 GMTWatch: At the scene of Berlin Pride attack as manhunt continues
A 21-year-old suspect has been identified by police, but he has not been found.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:13:46 GMTWatch: Wildfires rage across Spain and France
Spain's government declares national emergency as French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot.