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Two dead and hundreds arrested in France after PSG Champions League win

Police confirmed PSG's trophy parade will go ahead on Sunday despite the overnight chaos.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:22:22 GMT

Defence review to send 'message to Moscow', says Healey

At least six new factories will be built and up to 7,000 UK-built long-range weapons will be procured.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 05:00:50 GMT

Briton accused of plot to export US military tech

John Miller and Chinese man Cui Guanghai are in custody in Serbia facing a US extradition request.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:52:58 GMT

Romesh Ranganathan opens up about mental health struggle

The comedian says he hopes to destigmatise mental health issues by being open about his own experiences.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:53:41 GMT

Disposable vape ban begins - but will it have an impact?

Retailers will no longer be able to sell single-use vapes as new laws come into force across the UK.Sat, 31 May 2025 23:12:11 GMT

People say cola and fries are helping their migraines - but there's a twist

Migraines are one of the most complex neurological disorders. What is the science behind the latest hack?Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:36:31 GMT

'Our love is frowned upon, but we push through': Navigating religion and relationships

Five people spoke to BBC News for the documentary Sex After about how rules affect their lives.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 01:32:59 GMT

Silent acts of resistance and fear under Russian occupation in Ukraine

Three Ukrainians describe everyday life and the risks of defying Russian occupation.Sat, 31 May 2025 23:53:22 GMT

See inside the small town that inspired smash-hit vampire flick Sinners

Clarksdale, Mississippi is where some of the biggest legends in Blues music got their start.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:33:15 GMT

The fallout from Trump's war on Harvard will long outlast his presidency

The US president's ramped-up threats are seen by many as an attempt to reshape a stronghold of the left. Could he succeed?Sat, 31 May 2025 23:46:24 GMT

Bakery tourism: 'There's no limit on how far we'll travel for pastries'

Jessica Morgan-Helliwell admits she would rather meet her mates for a pastry than a pint. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 06:12:44 GMT

Playing through the pain and burnout fears - is there too much tennis?

As Alex de Minaur and Casper Ruud speak about burnout, is there too much tennis in the calendar - and what are the solutions?Sun, 01 Jun 2025 07:05:30 GMT

IFS says tough public spending choices unavoidable

With the NHS and defence getting more funding, cuts to other areas are inevitable, the influential think tank says.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 11:27:14 GMT

Record number of migrants cross Channel in a day

So far in 2025, more than 14,800 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:20:08 GMT

Ncuti Gatwa regenerates into Billie Piper as he leaves Doctor Who

The actor leaves his role as the Doctor after playing the iconic character for two series on Doctor Who.Sat, 31 May 2025 21:08:31 GMT

Two Scottish men shot dead at bar in Spain

A gunman is reported to have opened fire at Monaghans Irish bar in Fuengirola on Saturday evening. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:19:41 GMT

Met Office sees greater chance of hot summer and heatwaves

Seasonal forecasts issued for the summer predict that June to August are more likely to be hotter than normal but are less certain about prospects for rain.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 01:29:32 GMT

Three dead after fire in elderly ward at hospital in Germany

The blaze at the Marienkrankenhaus in the north German city was reported shortly after midnight.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:45:30 GMT

Australia asks China to explain 'extraordinary' military build-up

Australia's defence minister Richard Marles said Beijing needs to provide greater transparency and reassurance.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 07:44:34 GMT

Body of British hiker missing in Italy since New Year's Day found

The body of friend Sam Harris was found in January while Aziz Ziriat remained missing until now.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 08:07:44 GMT

How FA's new transgender policy is affecting players

The FA's ban on transgender women playing women's football in England comes into effect on Sunday - BBC Sport hears a range of views.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 05:16:03 GMT

These women helped bring down a president - now they say they feel invisible

A snap presidential election has exposed South Korea's stark gender divide.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:42:19 GMT

US sends nuclear deal proposal to Iran

It comes after the UN nuclear watchdog warned Iran has stepped up its production of enriched uranium.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 01:06:16 GMT

Parties jockey for power in Hamilton by-election

The Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse seat is the largest test of voter opinion in Scotland since last year's UK election.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 01:35:20 GMT

How one woman's racist tweet sparked a free speech row

Lucy Connolly lost her appeal against her race-hate jail sentence, but is free speech under threat?Sun, 25 May 2025 01:39:35 GMT

'My life was saved by a stranger on the other side of the world'

An Australian man meets his stem-cell donor for the first time after travelling to the UK.Tue, 27 May 2025 05:01:50 GMT

From teenage Arsenal prodigy to convicted drug smuggler

As a young player, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas had the world at his feet. Where did it all go wrong?Sat, 24 May 2025 23:59:19 GMT

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Ex MI6 Chief On The Future of UK Defence

We speak the man who was ‘C’ as the UK commits to increasing defence spending.Sat, 31 May 2025 17:45:00 GMT

Have Trump's tariff dreams been shattered?

Trump's tariff plan was temporarily reinstated while a court considers a White House appeal.Wed, 28 May 2025 18:13:00 GMT

Investigating the fatal Titan submarine disaster

After an implosion on a Titanic dive, investigators search for the truth.Tue, 27 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Two dead and hundreds arrested in France after PSG Champions League win

Police confirmed PSG's trophy parade will go ahead on Sunday despite the overnight chaos.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:22:22 GMT

New-look PSG make history on emotional night for Luis Enrique

Paris St-Germain's historic Champions League triumph became an emotional and poignant night for Luis Enrique, writes Phil McNulty.Sat, 31 May 2025 23:55:47 GMT

Backheels & rocket free-kicks - best of this season's Champions League

Watch the standout individual moments from the 2024-25 Champions League campaign, featuring Declan Rice, Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:05:03 GMT

'I've finally pulled it off' - Yates set for Giro title seven years after heartbreak

Simon Yates produces a stunning performance on the penultimate stage of the Giro d'Italia to snatch the pink jersey from Isaac del Toro - and effectively ensures his second Grand Tour title.Sat, 31 May 2025 16:31:04 GMT

Defence review to send 'message to Moscow' – Healey

At least six new factories will be built and up to 7,000 UK-built long-range weapons will be procured.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 05:00:50 GMT

Two Scottish men shot dead at bar in Spain

A gunman is reported to have opened fire at Monaghans Irish bar in Fuengirola on Saturday evening. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:19:41 GMT

Disposable vape ban begins - but will it have an impact?

Retailers will no longer be able to sell single-use vapes as new laws come into force across the UK.Sat, 31 May 2025 23:12:11 GMT

Briton accused of plot to export US military tech

John Miller and Chinese man Cui Guanghai are in custody in Serbia facing a US extradition request.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:52:58 GMT

Body of British hiker missing in Italy since New Year's Day found

The body of friend Sam Harris was found in January while Aziz Ziriat remained missing until now.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 08:07:44 GMT

Met Office sees greater chance of hot summer and heatwaves

Seasonal forecasts issued for the summer predict that June to August are more likely to be hotter than normal but are less certain about prospects for rain.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 01:29:32 GMT

Ranganathan opens up about mental health struggle

The comedian says he hopes to destigmatise mental health issues by being open about his own experiences.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:53:41 GMT

Sexual assault by friend left me feeling 'betrayed'

"It was incomprehensible that my best friend would do something like that to me," Bryony Piggin says. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 05:45:20 GMT

IFS says tough public spending choices unavoidable

With the NHS and defence getting more funding, cuts to other areas are inevitable, the influential think tank says.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 11:27:14 GMT

Isle of Man TT racing moved to allow for qualifying

More weather disruption sees racing pushed back again to make way for a further qualifying.Sat, 31 May 2025 16:59:50 GMT

Two more arrests after car hits pedestrians

Police have arrested two more men after a crash which left three people with serious injuries.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 09:15:13 GMT

UK steelmakers call Trump doubling tariffs 'another body blow'

Donald Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to 50% from Wednesday.Sat, 31 May 2025 16:24:17 GMT

Girl, 15, who died in fire named as Ann Eyre

The deaths are unexplained, and an investigation is under way, police say.Sat, 31 May 2025 17:00:56 GMT

Lawyers ask for year-long delay to Lockerbie bombing trial

A judge will be asked to decide whether the trial of the man accused of building the bomb can be delayed until next April.Sat, 31 May 2025 16:29:13 GMT

Rise in crashes caused by tourists in Scotland driving on wrong side of road

Tourists driving on the wrong side of roads in Scotland were responsible for 35 crashes in 2023.Sat, 31 May 2025 10:29:31 GMT

Teenager and two adults killed in M5 crash

A second child is taken to hospital after sustaining serious injuries in the single-vehicle crash.Sat, 31 May 2025 17:45:54 GMT

Body found in search for girl missing in Thames

A body has been found in the search for a girl missing in the River Thames, police say.Sat, 31 May 2025 16:15:47 GMT

Third arrest made after man dies in garden

Three men in their 20s are in police custody after a man died in a garden.Sat, 31 May 2025 14:47:57 GMT

Breakthrough cancer drug doubles survival in trial

An international study found immunotherapy before surgery could give patients extra years of life. Fri, 30 May 2025 23:08:37 GMT

Man arrested after car hits number of pedestrians

Police say a 31 year-old man has been arrested while four pedestrians remain in hopsital.Sat, 31 May 2025 10:46:01 GMT

'Road from hell' fully reopens after 23 years

For the first time since 2002, you can drive on the A465 without getting stuck in roadworks.Sat, 31 May 2025 09:26:25 GMT

Woman removes cyst from own eye after years waiting for op

A report into waiting times found the woman with deteriorating eyesight is still awaiting eye surgery.Fri, 30 May 2025 16:48:36 GMT

Bin strike deal offer watered down, says union

Unite the Union calls for further negotiations after weeks of waiting for a deal offer to be made.Sat, 31 May 2025 11:43:31 GMT

Firefighting twins retire after 68 years of service

Dave and Paul Minall are leaving Whitchurch Fire Station after a combined 68 years of on-call service.Sat, 31 May 2025 06:13:51 GMT

Rugby league anger at no knighthoods in 130 years

The Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle joins protests at the lack of knighthoods for rugby league players.Sat, 31 May 2025 00:11:06 GMT

King Charles gifted Rolls-Royce as coronation present

Other gifts received by the King include a feather crown and a gold Blue Peter badge. Fri, 30 May 2025 21:56:17 GMT

Temperatures rise for last day of record breaking spring

As spring turns to summer we will see temperatures rise over the weekend.Sat, 31 May 2025 09:28:46 GMT

'As awkward as it gets': Ricky Gervais gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

The British actor says he is "humbled" and his success was "luck, persistence, and a little bit of pushing against the tide".Sat, 31 May 2025 00:36:28 GMT

Key highlights from the King's speech in Canada

A look at the King's historic 2025 visit to Ottawa and opening of the Canadian parliament.Tue, 27 May 2025 16:19:59 GMT

'It went from an amazing day to traumatising' - Liverpool fans

Jack Trotter and his girlfriend Abbie Gallagher, from Newtownards, County Down, were hit by the car as it drove into fans on Water Street, in Liverpool Tue, 27 May 2025 19:42:25 GMT

What eyewitness videos tell us about the Liverpool crash

BBC Verify examines videos of the incident in which a car drove into a crowd during Liverpool FC's parade on Monday.Tue, 27 May 2025 12:24:32 GMT

The Papers: 'Jets to carry nuclear bombs' and 'Look Who's back'

The UK seeks to expand its nuclear deterrent and a new Doctor Who splashes on Sunday's front pages. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 03:20:31 GMT

People say cola and fries are helping their migraines - but there's a twist

Migraines are one of the most complex neurological disorders. What is the science behind the latest hack?Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:36:31 GMT

Will Starmer's military review match the threats we're told we face?

BBC's Laura Kuenssberg examines what we can expect from the strategic defence review - and its potential pitfalls.Sat, 31 May 2025 16:33:36 GMT

Parties jockey for power in Hamilton by-election

The Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse seat is the largest test of voter opinion in Scotland since last year's UK election.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 01:35:20 GMT

Bakery tourism: 'There's no limit on how far we'll travel for pastries'

Jessica Morgan-Helliwell admits she would rather meet her mates for a pastry than a pint. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 06:12:44 GMT

Two Scottish men shot dead at bar in Spain

A gunman is reported to have opened fire at Monaghans Irish bar in Fuengirola on Saturday evening. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:19:41 GMT

Wales 'confident' of hosting Euro 2028 opening ceremony

A Senedd meeting reveals Cardiff is expected host the Euro 2028 opening ceremony and six matches.Wed, 21 May 2025 05:40:57 GMT

Call for NI to set a smoke-free target after disposable vapes ban

UK shops and businesses are no longer allowed to stock and sell disposable vapes.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 06:12:24 GMT

Sharp rise in home burglary reports in some areas

The Dyfed-Powys Police area has seen the highest increase in home burglary reports across Wales and England.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 07:06:45 GMT

Two dead and hundreds arrested in France after PSG Champions League win

Police confirmed PSG's trophy parade will go ahead on Sunday despite the overnight chaos.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:22:22 GMT

Hamas makes hostage pledge but demands changes to US Gaza ceasefire plan

The response is seen as neither an explicit rejection nor clear acceptance of the proposal, but US envoy Steve Witkoff has branded it "unacceptable".Sat, 31 May 2025 21:57:31 GMT

31 killed in Israeli tank fire near Gaza aid centre, health ministry says

Rescuers and residents say Israeli tanks opened fire on a crowd, but the aid distributor said reports were false.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:03:33 GMT

At least seven dead after two Russian bridges collapse

Two bridges in Kursk and Bryansk districts came down overnight within hours of each other, authorities said.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:43:19 GMT

Silent acts of resistance and fear under Russian occupation in Ukraine

Three Ukrainians describe everyday life and the risks of defying Russian occupation.Sat, 31 May 2025 23:53:22 GMT

US sends nuclear deal proposal to Iran

It comes after the UN nuclear watchdog warned Iran has stepped up its production of enriched uranium.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 01:06:16 GMT

Military aircraft evacuates residents from fast-moving Canada fire

Thousands have already evacuated Saskatchewan and Manitoba.Sat, 31 May 2025 16:39:06 GMT

Heartbreak as cash-strapped Nigerians abandon their pets

Pet owners are struggling with the rising cost of living in the West African nation.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:18:09 GMT

EU 'strongly' regrets US plan to double steel tariffs

The 27-member bloc says Donald Trump's move undermines efforts to reach a deal, warning of "countermeasures".Sat, 31 May 2025 17:15:34 GMT

Desperate Housewives star Valerie Mahaffey dies aged 71

The star died in California on Friday after being diagnosed with cancer, her publicist says.Sat, 31 May 2025 14:37:17 GMT

These women helped bring down a president - now they say they feel invisible

A snap presidential election has exposed South Korea's stark gender divide.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:42:19 GMT

Hegseth warns China poses 'imminent' threat to Taiwan and urges Asia to boost defence

The US defence secretary called on Asian countries to boost spending and work with the US to deter war.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:12:02 GMT

Idyllic Swiss village stood for centuries - until a roaring glacier wiped it out

Nine million cubic metres of rock and ice came crashing down on Blatten after a landslide.Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Astronauts in space for nine months didn't know if they would 'be able to make it back'

Nasa pair Butch and Suni tell the BBC they feared being unable to get home when they failed to dock on the ISS.Sat, 31 May 2025 00:09:30 GMT

Warning after millions of bees escape overturned truck in US

Master bee-keepers are called to the scene after a truck containing 70,000 pounds of active honey bee hives flipped over.Sat, 31 May 2025 17:41:13 GMT

How Bondi mass killer slipped through the cracks in Australia

An inquest is examining whether there were "missed opportunities" to stop Joel Cauchi's stabbing rampage.Sat, 31 May 2025 04:29:33 GMT

School leavers party for weeks on midnight buses, and Norway says it's gone too far

Traditions have changed over the years and now teenagers are spending fortunes on hiring party buses.Fri, 30 May 2025 23:30:50 GMT

Europe's US-backed conservatives hope this is their moment to go mainstream

Donald Trump's return to the White House helps Europe's nationalists and populists find their voice.Sat, 31 May 2025 05:49:42 GMT

M*A*S*H actress Loretta Swit dies aged 87

Swit won awards for her role as "Hot Lips" Houlihan, a nurse based at an Army hospital during the Korean War.Fri, 30 May 2025 22:51:44 GMT

Shakira cancels second concert over production issues

The Colombian pop star says she is "devastated", after also cancelling her previous show in Boston.Sat, 31 May 2025 01:18:02 GMT

Ukraine accuses Russia of undermining next round of peace talks

Russia says it is sending its negotiators to Turkey for a second round of ceasefire talks on 2 June.Sat, 31 May 2025 06:45:49 GMT

In Oval Office farewell, Trump says Elon Musk is 'not really leaving'

Musk's time in government ended with a colourful Oval Office meeting at Trump's side. Fri, 30 May 2025 20:25:07 GMT

Floods kill at least 110 people after heavy rain in Nigeria

Torrential rains in the central town of Mokwa led to the deadly floods, authorities say.Fri, 30 May 2025 15:59:15 GMT

French scientist behind abortion pill dies aged 98

Etienne-Emile Baulieu created the pill to give women a safe alternative to surgical abortion.Fri, 30 May 2025 20:25:56 GMT

Last hospital in North Gaza governorate evacuated after Israeli order

Al-Awda, the last functioning hospital in the North Gaza governorate, is out of service after the Israeli military ordered its evacuation. Fri, 30 May 2025 22:33:35 GMT

Taylor Swift buys back her master recordings

The singer announces that she owns the masters to her first six albums, for the first time ever.Fri, 30 May 2025 16:00:49 GMT

Harvard agrees to transfer photos of enslaved people to black history museum

The settlement comes after a 15 year legal battle between the university and a Connecticut woman who claims she is a descendant of the people pictured.Fri, 30 May 2025 23:24:49 GMT

The fallout from Trump's war on Harvard will long outlast his presidency

The US president's ramped-up threats are seen by many as an attempt to reshape a stronghold of the left. Could he succeed?Sat, 31 May 2025 23:46:24 GMT

Turning used cooking oil into soap in a country where deep-fried foods rule

A group of young environmentalists in Honduras are turning used cooking oil into soap and dog food. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:27:31 GMT

See inside the small town that inspired smash-hit vampire flick Sinners

Clarksdale, Mississippi is where some of the biggest legends in Blues music got their start.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:33:15 GMT

As Punjabi hip-hoppers go global, bhangra outfits get a makeover

New-age Punjabi music artists are blending Western outfits with tradition, reflecting a broader cultural shift.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:45:25 GMT

How controversial US-Israeli backed Gaza aid plan turned to chaos

Touted as a vital lifeline for Gazans facing starvation, the first week of the new plan has been beset by chaos.Sat, 31 May 2025 00:43:31 GMT

North and South Korea are in an underground war - Kim Jong Un might now be winning

The neighbouring countries have long been embroiled in a war of information. But has there been a recent shift in who has the ‘upper hand’?Fri, 30 May 2025 23:42:47 GMT

The noise battle at the heart of Real Madrid's stadium

It hosted 65,000 Taylor Swift fans last year but the Bernabéu stadium has been silent since September.Fri, 30 May 2025 23:58:31 GMT

She defended drug lord El Chapo - now, she's running for office

On Sunday, Mexico will become the first country to elect all its judges, following a major reform.Sat, 31 May 2025 00:22:33 GMT

How the West is helping Russia to fund its war on Ukraine

Data shows that Russian fossil fuel revenues are three times higher than aid allocated to Ukraine.Thu, 29 May 2025 23:01:27 GMT

Tariffs court fight threatens Trump's power to wield his favourite economic weapon

Despite the legal mire, all signs point to this being a battle the Republican president won't give up easily.Fri, 30 May 2025 02:34:20 GMT

Students or spies? The young Chinese caught in Trump's crosshairs

The souring relationship between the nations has already caused issues for students at home and in the US.Thu, 29 May 2025 21:56:07 GMT

The terrifying new weapon changing the war in Ukraine

The BBC reports from Donetsk where swarms of fibre optic drones give Russia the edge as Ukraine defends towns behind the front line.Wed, 28 May 2025 16:00:06 GMT

Tears and heartbreak over tragic story of South African girl sold by her mother

Joshlin Smith's mother, branded the "mastermind" in her child's disappearance, is to be sentenced.Thu, 29 May 2025 08:50:30 GMT

Fleeing US deportations, it took this family three tries to enter Canada

Migrant Araceli and her family hoped Canada offered safety from President Trump's immigration crackdown, but claiming asylum proved a challenge. Thu, 29 May 2025 02:03:22 GMT

How 'laughing gas' became a deadly - but legal - American addiction

Nitrous oxide overdoses have increased in the US, but the substance is still legal as a "culinary product".Wed, 28 May 2025 00:20:13 GMT

Namibia marks colonial genocide as reparations hang in the balance

Concentration camps and pseudoscientific experiments were used by German officials to torture and kill.Wed, 28 May 2025 13:42:10 GMT

Diddy called ex-employee after Cassie lawsuit, court told

"Mia" also said the rap mogul sexually assaulted her "on more than one occasion", though he has denied all allegations.Fri, 30 May 2025 23:15:22 GMT

Watch: Why's Elon Musk got a black eye?

The tech mogul, whose time as a special government employee has ended, explained how he had got the bruise.Fri, 30 May 2025 19:52:40 GMT

'Éclaircissement': Watch 13-year-old win US National Spelling Bee

Faizan Zaki correctly spelled the French-derived word "éclaircissement" to secure the title and take home the $52,500 prize.Fri, 30 May 2025 05:20:59 GMT

World has responsibility to get aid into Gaza, UN official tells BBC

The UN's Tom Fletcher tells the BBC the people of Gaza have been subjected to forced starvation by Israel.Thu, 29 May 2025 23:11:53 GMT

Alpine glacier collapses engulfing Swiss village

Ice and rubble crashed down a mountain and onto the village Blatten in the Swiss Alps.Thu, 29 May 2025 17:41:54 GMT