Murder of Lyhanna, 11, enrages France and turns up heat on government

Protesters are angry that the suspect had already been reported to police last August in a separate case.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 9:27 am

ICC suspends top prosecutor after investigating misconduct allegations

Karim Khan denies all allegations of sexual misconduct and his lawyers say he rejects the decision in the strongest terms.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 2:29 am

Russia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories

Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 6:23 pm

Zelensky thanks UK for 'ironclad' support after meeting King

Following their meeting, Zelensky thanks the UK for its "ironclad" support for Ukraine.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 5:41 pm

Couple arrested in Spain over gangland murder bid

The couple are alleged to have shot the victim four times on his doorstep in the San Javier district of Santiago de la Ribera in November 2024.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 9:59 am

Armenia's pro-West government wins election despite Russian pressure

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 5:28 am

Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea

A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 1:09 am

Ten dead after migrant boat capsizes near Malta, Italian coastguard says

At least 10 bodies have been recovered after a migrant boat carrying about 60 people capsized near Malta , the Italian coastguard says.

Posted on: 7 June 2026 | 10:54 pm

'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment

The Netherlands has one of the world's lowest rates of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training.

Posted on: 7 June 2026 | 6:03 pm

Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East

The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

Posted on: 7 June 2026 | 6:01 pm

Zelensky's close European allies set out five conditions for peace talks

The Ukrainian president's meeting with his staunchest European allies came as US President Donald Trump's focus shifts to the war with Iran.

Posted on: 7 June 2026 | 4:39 pm

Eriksen conscious after collapsing in Denmark game

Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association.

Posted on: 7 June 2026 | 1:31 pm

Zverev beats Cobolli in tense Paris final for first Grand Slam

Alexander Zverev finally lands the Grand Slam title that threatened to elude him after overcoming Flavio Cobolli and his own nerves to win the French Open.

Posted on: 7 June 2026 | 1:19 pm

Armenia votes as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government

Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.

Posted on: 7 June 2026 | 12:11 pm

Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg

The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.

Posted on: 7 June 2026 | 2:11 am

Giant banquets rile radical left in France

The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.

Posted on: 6 June 2026 | 1:16 pm

Fury in France after child murder suspect's criminal record released

A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.

Posted on: 5 June 2026 | 6:32 am

Fifa bans all water bottles from World Cup games

Fifa has been warned it is putting fans' health at risk by introducing a bottle ban at this summer's World Cup.

Posted on: 4 June 2026 | 9:23 am

'They'll fix the building, but not our souls': Sleepy Kyiv neighbourhood hit in Russian strike

Scenes of devastation greet residents emerging from underground shelters after a major Russian attack.

Posted on: 2 June 2026 | 2:13 pm

Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta

Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Posted on: 2 June 2026 | 3:06 am

The drivers risking death on Ukraine's most dangerous bus routes

Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.

Posted on: 31 May 2026 | 6:40 pm

Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory

Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.

Posted on: 31 May 2026 | 3:38 pm

Pope Leo inspects Ferrari's first fully electric vehicle

Luxury sports car maker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric car - the $640,000 (£474,320) Luce.

Posted on: 27 May 2026 | 9:42 am