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Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon
Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.

Trump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet
As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.

UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition
UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

NHS to offer second dose of MenB vaccine after Kent outbreak
Vaccines were offered to thousands of people who may have been exposed, including university students and school pupils in the area.

Final push for votes as challenger to Hungary's Orbán senses victory
As Péter Magyar's opposition movement leads in the polls, tens of thousands of anti-Orbán supporters fill Heroes' Square in Budapest.

Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners
Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree.

Back to Earth: What happens to the Artemis II astronauts now?
The astronauts will have medical checks and will be reunited with their families.

Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part
The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.

I got a £10,000 loan for my nursing degree. Now they say it's an error and I have to pay it back
Students and graduates have described their shock at being told they were not eligible for the loans they received.

Your guide to the UK's music festival season for summer 2026
Glastonbury is having a fallow year but there are huge line-ups at many other festivals this year - and something different if you fancy that too.

Parents have been told to limit children's screen time - but is it easier said than done?
Researchers say more speech and interaction around children can aid the development of young brains.

Hundreds contact BBC about mystery skin condition 'hell' - but doctors can't agree it exists
Some think it's a severe case of eczema. Others say it's a condition called TSW. But doctors are stuck in a dilemma.

This idyllic US town was full of police families - and a serial killer in their midst
For years, rumours swirled about who could be behind the bodies that washed up on the shores of Gilgo Beach.

Lyse Doucet: Historic US-Iran talks must bridge deep distrust
Face-to-face talks would mark the highest-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Watch: Beirut residents deal with aftermath of deadly Israeli attacks
BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks.

Concerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressure
Planet Labs says it is restricting coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East indefinitely.

EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
Airports Council International (ACI) Europe said its members had "increasing concerns" about the availability of jet fuel.

Man charged over deaths of four people who drowned crossing Channel
A man is charged over the deaths of two men and two women who drowned trying to cross the Channel on Thursday.

Is a 'Super El Niño' on the way and how will it affect the UK?
El Niño is expected to develop later this year, but how strong will it be and what will this mean for the weather in the UK and around the world?

Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity Sentebale he co-founded
Prince Harry left the charity last year in an acrimonious dispute over how Sentebale was being managed.

Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront
She has now placed herself squarely into the Epstein story and at odds with the administration, which wants to end the investigation.

Energy bills are set to rise - but not just due to the Iran war
While the world is gripped by an energy crisis, Britain is facing another key driver of higher costs.

He lives on through his work - 16 incredible photos from late Planet Earth cameraman
Doug Allan worked alongside Sir David Attenborough on BBC documentaries including The Blue Planet and Frozen Planet.

Hundreds of Irish petrol stations run out of fuel as protests continue
Demonstrations due to high prices caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran are affecting traffic on several roads.

Magical 90 minutes tightens McIlroy's grip on Masters
Rory McIlroy opens up a six-shot lead at the Masters - a record after 36 holes - as he sharpens his focus on securing a rare back-to-back win.

British man, 77, dies after tourist bus crashes in Canary Islands
The vehicle fell from a height of 10m near the San Sebastián de La Gomera, according to Spanish news outlet El Mundo.

Watch: West Ham thrash Wolves to move out of relegation zone
Taty Castellanos and Konstantinos Mavropanos both score twice as West Ham beat Wolves to move out of the relegation zone in the Premier League.

Trump administration unveils 250-foot 'Triumphal Arch' design
The new arch, if approved, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial.

EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

Six-year-old who called 999 to save mum hailed a hero
Pearl's mother Carole suffered a bleed on the brain at their home in Croydon last summer.

Repair Shop restores Britain's first black ballerina's shoes
Julie Felix has now had her shoes repaired 40 years after her first professional solo performance.

Bored retiree creates supersized household objects
He lives in his home among huge objects including a giant pencil, clothes peg and a 13-amp plug.