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Russia targets Ukraine with more than 800 drones in deadly daytime assault
Strikes killed at least six people as Moscow and Kyiv trade long-range attacks after brief ceasefireEurope live – latest updatesRussia targeted Ukraine with more than 800 drones i…
Why is the Princess of Wales in Italy this week?
The Princess of Wales received an enthusiastic welcome from Italian crowds, on her return to overseas visits following her treatment for cancer.
Marine Le Pen’s party hits back at Kylian Mbappé comments
Captain of French football team expressed concerns about far-right National Rally party gaining powerThe French football captain, Kylian Mbappé, has angered Marine Le Pen’s far-ri…
‘Sung by a silver robot from 1984!’ The 11 biggest bangers in Eurovision 2026
Delta Goodrem, rappers on scooters and a Lion spray-painted silver from head to toe … as Europe’s pop circus returns amid protests and pyrotechnics, we pick the songs set to domin…
Alex Murdaugh will get a new murder trial. Here's a timeline of his case
Alex Murdaugh — the disgraced former lawyer serving a life term for the murders of his wife and son — will get a new trial in South Carolina, the state Supreme Court said on Wedne…
Can Hungary’s Magyar deliver on his promises of reform and restore a relationship to the EU?
The country’s new leadership has pledged to reverse years of democratic backsliding, but they must act quickly• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereUnder…
Woman isolating on British island in South Pacific after hantavirus contact
The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows "no signs of illness", the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.
France confines more than 1,700 people to cruise ship after suspected norovirus outbreak
About 50 people on vessel carrying mostly British and Irish passengers have symptoms, say officialsFrench authorities have confined more than 1,700 passengers and crew members to …
Trump vs Xi: Who has the upper hand?
The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the power dynamic between President Trump and China's Xi Jinping.
Israeli strikes on cars in southern Lebanon kill 12, health ministry says
Two children are among those reported dead after seven cars were struck in separate attacks south of Beirut.
Gunfire breaks out in Philippine Senate as police try to arrest senator
Witnesses say a burst of gunfire has rung out in the Philippine Senate where authorities have tried to arrest a senator who is wanted by the ICC.
Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers
Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.
Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation
A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.
What to know as Trump visits Xi in China
Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017.
Climbers clear path to Everest summit past giant chunk of ice
Nearly 1,000 climbers will attempt to scale the peak in coming weeks and this has raised safety concerns.
Nissan ponders building cars for Chinese rivals at Sunderland plant
CEO admits talks with Chery as other European carmakers discuss plans with Chinese firms to share factory spaceBusiness live – latest updatesNissan’s chief executive has confirmed…
Gaza sisters win prize for turning rubble into reusable bricks
Displaced teenagers Farah and Tala wanted to 'turn destruction into something useful'.
Czech police hunt thief who stole 800-year-old skull of saint from church
Suspect was seen on fuzzy security photo running between benches of church carrying skull, police sayCzech police are hunting a thief who snatched the 800-year-old skull of a sain…
Shrinking Milka chocolate bar tricked consumers, says German court
A court in Bremen has found the manufacturer of the classic Alpine Milk chocolate bar guilty of "shrinkflation".
War in Iran costs $29 billion so far. And, students are finally improving in math
Pentagon officials told Congress they estimate the war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far. And, a new Education Scorecard shows U.S. students are improving in math.
Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies aged 40
The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.
Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile
Russia test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile as part of efforts to modernize its nuclear forces. The nuclear-armed Sarmat missile would enter combat service at the e…
Japanese snack packages turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply
The packaging on some snacks is turning black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient used in colored ink. Calbee's chips originally came in a bright-or…
Some Minneapolis donors have moved on. The immigrants waiting for help haven't
During Operation Metro Surge, mutual aid efforts raised millions of dollars. But with most agents gone and increasing fatigue from the community, funds are drying up and people ar…