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'Unprecedented' alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe

'Unprecedented' alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe 14 minutes agoKathryn ArmstrongBBC NewsReutersA record number of heat alerts are in place across France as the country, and other...

Panic in Majorca as prices slashed in Greece and Turkey by UK travel firms

British travel firms have started slashing the prices of holidays to Greece and Turkey as tensions in the Middle East begin to affect the region. Holidays are now available to both countries for...

British-Israeli soldier, 20, 'killed by an explosive' while fighting in Gaza

A young British-Israeli soldier has been killed in Gaza, according to media reports in Israel. Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld, aged 20, who served in the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) 601st Combat...

Venice divided as lavish Bezos wedding brings glamour and protests

Venice divided as lavish Bezos wedding brings glamour and protests1 day agoSarah RainsfordRome CorrespondentReporting fromVenice EPA/ShutterstockThe lavish wedding party of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos...

The ‘nostalgic’ UK seaside village with golden dunes hidden behind wall

More Brits of late have been choosing to make the most of what the UK has to offer when enjoying days out or staycations. Being an island, there are many beaches and scenic seaside spots to choose...

US must rule out more strikes before new talks, Iranian minister tells BBC

US must rule out more strikes before new talks, Iranian minister tells BBC5 hours agoLyse DoucetChief International CorrespondentReporting fromTehran, IranAlex BoydBBC NewsReporting fromLondonThe US...

Air India baggage handling company apologises after staff seen partying days after crash

Air India's partner company has apologised after a video showing staff partying just days after the deadly crash of AI171 on June 12 went viral. The video showed senior officials from Air India SATS...

Keir Starmer rinsed again by historian Anthony Seldon who warns ‘skates are under’ PM

Sir Keir Starmer has been ripped apart by a leading political historian who suggested the Prime Minister was “damaged property” after an “alarmingly precipitous” collapse in popularity. Sir...

Air India flight investigated over 'persistent warm temperature' in cabin

An Air India flight from Tokyo to Delhi was diverted to Kolkata on Sunday (June 29), after a cabin temperature anomaly prompted the crew to take precautionary measures, the airline said in a...

Spain records temperature of 46C as Europe heatwave continues

Spain records temperature of 46C as Europe heatwave continues17 minutes agoDanai Nesta KupembaBBC NewsA heatwave continues to grip large parts of Europe, with authorities in many countries issuing...

Georgia jails six political figures in one week in crackdown on opposition

Georgia jails six political figures in one week in crackdown on opposition2 days agoRayhan Demytrie & Paul KirbyIn Tbilisi & LondonReutersGeorgian opposition leader Nika Melia has become the...

MP refers himself to commissioner over 'cash for questions' claims

MP refers himself to commissioner over 'cash for questions' claims25 minutes agoAdam HaleBBC NewsGetty ImagesA Conservative MP has referred himself to the standards commissioner after it was claimed...

Charli XCX, Neil Young and Scissor Sisters give Glastonbury goosebumps

Charli XCX, Neil Young and Scissor Sisters give Glastonbury goosebumps10 hours agoMark SavageMusic CorrespondentReporting fromGlastonbury FestivalGetty ImagesSaturday was a night of four headliners...

Armenia's PM offers to expose himself in escalating Church row

Armenia's PM offers to expose himself in escalating Church row2 days agoRayhan DemytrieBBC South Caucasus correspondentGetty ImagesA bitter standoff between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the...

Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads

Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads14 hours agoDearbail JordanBBC NewsHealth and fire warnings have been issued in countries across southern Europe, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C...