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Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain
On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

Two children die in house fire in Wolverhampton
Two other children and a woman were already out of the house before emergency services arrived.

Tensions flare in heated I'm A Celebrity live final
Adam Thomas, Craig Charles, Mo Farah and Harry Redknapp were in the final of I'm A Celebrity... South Africa.

Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust
The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.

Mali army says armed groups launch coordinated attacks across country
Witnesses report explosions and sustained gunfire near a military base outside the capital, Bamako.

The King faces biggest test of his reign as he heads to visit Trump
The state visit to the US looks fraught with difficulty - but could be key to rescuing the special relationship.

Heated Rivalry, The Housemaid and Fourth Wing: TikTok launches BookTok bestseller list
The inaugural top 20 is entirely made up of female authors, with Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently.

'Killing in prison is not difficult' - the rise in cold-blooded attacks behind bars
Is a culture of prisoners intimidating inmates into inflicting pain on others too normalised to change?

Meet the men calling out 'masculinity' trends
Influencers promoting looksmaxxing and narrow male beauty standards are being called out by a new wave of men on social media.

Loud eaters and phones nearly spoiled my cinema trip - and it's not just me
Some people are being disruptive in cinemas - despite routine reminders to be considerate to others.

'We cried together': Trump's deportation drive forces tough decisions for couples
The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.

Falklands veteran hopes King can speak to Trump over US 'review' of UK's sovereignty claim
Simon Weston says reports the US is reviewing the UK's claim to the territory makes his sacrifice feel "irrelevant".

Seven dead in major Russian attack on Ukraine
The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.

Touring is a costly struggle for bands like us. Now Harry Styles is helping
Ticket money from some stadium and arena gigs is helping support struggling grassroots artists and venues.

Extradited teen in court over woman stabbed dead
The London property manager, 27, who was also known as Angela, was stabbed in Westminster in 2024.

31 sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction
Many died due to conditions at a Florida warehouse where they'd been shipped, while others arrived from South America dead, authorities say.

Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections
Local elections are held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.

'Very funny' statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones to be unveiled
Sir Michael Palin said his fellow Python star Jones would have found the statue "very funny indeed".

Watch: Couple who met on bus take double decker to their wedding
The pair are now married after meeting during their commute last summer.

'My choir used my whale sound recordings to make a song celebrating the ocean'
A choir records a track using whale songs a member of the group helped gather in an Icelandic fjord.

Under-16s have their say on possible social media ban
Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.

Grandfather says Britain's Got Talent duet with grandson was 'greatest moment'
The pair went from singing in care homes to the Britain's Got Talent stage.

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Will another week of Starmer drama impact the elections?
We look at if the latest problems for the PM are impacting the campaign trail

Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Americast’s Sarah Smith
The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.

Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest
Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.

How Guardiola found his best Man City XI
Manchester City are finishing the season strongly - having looked at one stage as if the Premier League title may elude them. Here's how Pep Guardiola went through many systems to find his best team.

Welsh fire, England captain - how Meg Jones became a dual-nation icon
Swapping Welsh roots for the England captaincy could be enough to turn a nation against you. But Meg Jones is different.