River Seine reopens to swimmers in Paris after century-long ban24 minutes agoThomas MackintoshBBC NewsReutersThe River Seine in Paris has reopened publicly to swimmers for the first time since 1923...
Nigel Farage believes Lucy Letby is a “very convenient scapegoat” after having increasing doubts over the former neonatal nurse’s conviction in recent months. The Reform UK leader says he’s...
Ever wondered what becomes of the liquids confiscated at the airport?There are numerous reasons why you might be flagged by security – from neglecting to empty old backpacks to failing to finish...
In a late night legislative session, House Republicans secured the passage of Donald Trump's colossal spending bill, often referred to as the "big, beautiful bill," swaying crucial GOP sceptics to...
Slow-motion humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons5 hours agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCHenry ZeffmanChief Political correspondentGetty ImagesThe extraordinary thing...
Restaurant owners in Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera have warned of summer closures after boycotting a pay rise agreement. After months of negotiation, unions and employers representing...
Thousands party at Budapest Pride in clear message to Orban2 days agoNick ThorpeBBC Budapest CorrespondentReporting fromBudapestGetty ImagesBudapest advertises itself as a party town. On Saturday,...
Paris is famous for its gorgeous historic streets, Gothic cathedral and, of course, the hordes of tourists who flock there every year. If you love the idea of a French getaway, but hate the...
Chris Mason: Labour still has a big persuasion job ahead13 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCReuters"I've not had as much quality time with my colleagues since the Brexit wars,"...
Labour MPs press Kendall on rollout of benefit changes29 minutes agoKate WhannelPolitics reporterHouse of CommonsWork and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has faced repeated questions from Labour MPs...
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...
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...
The BBC is facing enormous fury from politicians and ex-bosses this morning after two acts call for “death to the Israeli Defence Force” and “free Palestine” on stage. Amid a police...
Thousands party at Budapest Pride in clear message to Orban3 hours agoNick ThorpeBBC Budapest CorrespondentReporting fromBudapestReutersBudapest advertises itself as a party town. On Saturday, the...
The nation is missing the chance to stop antisocial behaviour spiralling into lethal violence, Victims’ Commissioner Baroness Helen Newlove has warned. She has first-hand experience of how yobbery...