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US hails 'tremendous progress' at Ukraine peace talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says more work is needed to finalise a US-Ukraine deal that will then need Russia's agreement.

Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy
Oliver has an inherited condition called Hunter syndrome, which causes progressive damage to the body and brain.

Minister denies Budget leaks have damaged economy
A former Bank of England chief economist says Budget speculation has "caused paralysis for businesses and consumers".

Lord Cameron reveals he had prostate cancer
The former PM is calling for more men to be screened for the disease, which is the most common cancer in males in the UK.

Israel kills top Hezbollah official in first attack on Beirut in months
Israel has escalated its campaign on targets it says are linked to Hezbollah, raising fears of a resumption of hostilities.

Key figures in BBC crisis to be questioned by MPs
A former adviser, whose memo sparked resignations from the BBC's director general and head of news, will take questions publicly for the first time.

Navy intercepts two Russian ships in English Channel
HMS Severn headed off the warship and a tanker as they sailed west through the Dover Strait, the Ministry of Defence said.

What can nervous businesses expect from the Budget?
It is going to be a nail-biting final few days for business leaders, says the BBC's Business Editor, Simon Jack.

Watch: Lava spews out from Hawaii's Kilauea as volcano erupts again
According to the United States Geological Survey, this is the 37th eruption episode since December 2024.

Murder victim named as girl, 13, released on bail
Sarah Forrester, 55, has been named as the woman who died in a house in Swindon on Friday.

Fifty children escape after mass school abduction in Nigeria
The raid on a Christian school came amid a surge of attacks by armed groups in the African nation.

Vietnam floods leave at least 90 dead and 12 missing
Days of torrential rain leaves vast swathes of the country inundated and facing landslides.

Hunting down those who kill people to sell their body parts for 'magic charms'
BBC Africa Eye uncovers two so-called "juju" practitioners, who offer to obtain body parts for ritual purposes.

Has anyone seen Cole? A family's search for missing teenager
The family of Cole Cooper appealed to the public for help tracing the 19-year-old after he disappeared in May.

Japan's high-stakes gamble to turn island of flowers into global chip hub
The country once led the world in semiconductors and electronics, but over the years it fell behind Taiwan, South Korea and China.

Chinese land, US radar and ties to Taiwan: The geopolitics rattling a tiny Pacific nation
Palau's strategic location and diplomatic ties with Taiwan have made it a focus of US-China rivalry.

What we know about leaked US draft plan to end Russia's Ukraine war
There are 28 key points and while several on the face of it could be acceptable to Ukraine, others cross Kyiv's red lines.

Furlough and business loans on the agenda for Covid Inquiry
The inquiry will look at how support schemes were designed and what was done to minimise fraud and waste.

Gaza food kitchens still missing essential products despite ceasefire
Israel is allowing more food into Gaza, but aid workers say vital ingredients needed to improve people's diets are still missing.

Skye Gyngell, first Australian female chef to win a Michelin star, dies
Skye Gyngell, a former private chef to Nigella Lawson and Madonna, was diagnosed with skin cancer last year.

Women in politics get much more abuse than men, PM says
Keir Starmer’s comments come after Rachel Reeves said she was "sick of people mansplaining how to be chancellor".

Ex- Brazilian president Bolsonaro says ankle monitor damage caused by paranoia
Brazil's convicted ex-president blames medication for tempering with his monitor under house arrest.

Real Madrid sorry for Jota and Andre Silva tribute error
Real Madrid apologise for a mistake in a video paying tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.

Protesters march over barracks asylum seeker plan
Hundreds of people are protesting Home Office asylum seeker housing plans in East Sussex.

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The Week: Immigration Reform, Burnham And The Budget
Some migrants to face 20 year wait for settled status.

Marjorie Taylor Greene v Donald Trump
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.

A 'special day' for Eze - but can anyone challenge Arsenal for title?
After Eberechi Eze's hat-trick helps Arsenal to a 4-1 win against Tottenham, BBC Sport takes a closer look at the Gunners' title challenge.

England 'dog out' win to have their day once more
England suffered three successive defeats last autumn. Twelve months on, they have swept the same period with four straight wins. It is a habit to build on.

Littler 'ticks off' first Players Championship win
World number one Luke Littler captures his first Players Championship Finals title with a 11-8 victory over fellow Englishman Nathan Aspinall in Minehead.

Watch Ronaldo score stunning overhead kick
Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, rolls back the years with a stunning overhead kick in Al-Nassr's 4-1 win over Al-Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League.

Lehmann criticises English 'pork chops' for abuse aimed at Smith
England fans "should be better than" the "abuse" they direct at Australia batter Steve Smith, says former coach Darren Lehmann.