Two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave
Tue, 19 May 2026 10:37:43 GMTThe two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers.
British ex-soldier imprisoned by Russia says he feels abandoned in occupied Ukraine
Mon, 18 May 2026 23:09:42 GMTIn letters sent to the BBC from prison, Hayden Davies says he has had no contact with British authorities.
Two dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injured
Tue, 19 May 2026 07:17:15 GMTPolice say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain.
What really holds China and Russia together
Mon, 18 May 2026 23:06:55 GMTThe relationship endures despite a power imbalance, with both sides recognising that it is too important to fail.
Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:08:40 GMTThe Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".
Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man
Mon, 18 May 2026 08:12:30 GMTThe tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen", according to local media reports.
Irish president says King 'graciously accepted' state visit invitation to Ireland
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:53:22 GMTIt is President Connolly's first official visit to Great Britain since her inauguration in November.
Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak docks in Rotterdam
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:13:42 GMTThe ship's crew are expected to self-isolate after arriving at the Dutch port, their final destination.
Ex-Everton director loses Russian sanctions challenge
Mon, 18 May 2026 18:54:20 GMTSarvar Ismailov was sanctioned in 2022 due to his billionaire uncle's ties to Vladimir Putin.
Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight
Sun, 17 May 2026 13:57:56 GMTEight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.
Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia
Sun, 17 May 2026 14:18:23 GMTUkraine's president says the strikes are a "justified" response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation
Sat, 16 May 2026 17:01:28 GMTWildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.
Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war
Sun, 17 May 2026 23:02:15 GMTMachines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.
Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele
Fri, 15 May 2026 23:04:33 GMTMengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.
Brutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante group
Fri, 15 May 2026 00:04:45 GMTThe Russkaya Obshina group stages raids to look for activities contravening "traditional Russian values".
How Eurovision pioneered transnational broadcasting
Fri, 15 May 2026 04:54:17 GMTHow the Eurovision Song Contest and the technology behind it has grown over the last 70 years.
Who is Alex Batty and how was he found?
Wed, 13 May 2026 08:10:22 GMTAlex Batty vanished in 2017 while on holiday - now he is telling the full story for the first time.
Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria
Sun, 17 May 2026 18:10:32 GMTThe 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.
Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision
Sun, 17 May 2026 02:00:44 GMTBulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.
Watch: BBC at Kyiv block of flats hit by Russian drone strike
Thu, 14 May 2026 11:46:36 GMTRussia launched one of the biggest air strikes on Kyiv since the start of the war with several apartment blocks hit.
How has Eurovision voting changed this year?
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:27:42 GMTThe director of the Eurovision Song Contest says organisers are watching voting patterns "very, very carefully" after concerns were raised about Israel's ability to influence the results at last year's contest
Why is the Princess of Wales in Italy this week?
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:18:51 GMTThe Princess of Wales received an enthusiastic welcome from Italian crowds, on her return to overseas visits following her treatment for cancer.
'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence
Mon, 11 May 2026 16:10:18 GMTThe French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.
