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Why is the VE Day silence two minutes long instead of one?

To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), a two-minute national silence will be observed across the UK at noon today. The silence marks a moment of reflection and gratitude for...

VE Day memories: The mixed emotions of joy and loss among those who survived

On May 8 1945, Peter Marshall, a 20-year old Wireless Operator on Lancaster bombers was on a training sortie. As they headed back to base, he was twiddling the controls of his radio set and came...

Keir Starmer to warn of parallels with the Second World War in major defence speech

Sir Keir Starmer will warn of modern parallels with the Second World War, as he urges the UK to seize the "dividend" from his plans to raise defence spending.The Prime Minister is also expected to...

Ukrainian drones strike Moscow hours before leaders arrive for WW2 parade

Ukrainian drones strike Moscow hours before leaders arrive for WW2 parade6 hours agoJessica Rawnsley & Victoria BourneBBC NewsEPARussia and Ukraine exchanged a barrage of strikes overnight on...

What we know about India's air strikes

What we know about India's strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir36 minutes agoFlora DruryBBC NewsReutersTwo weeks after a deadly militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered...

Why India and Pakistan fight over Kashmir

ReutersNuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan have fought two wars and a limited conflict over Kashmir. But why do they dispute the territory - and how did it start?How old is this...

Joe Biden on Trump: 'What president ever talks like that? That's not who we are'

Joe Biden on Trump: 'What president ever talks like that? That's not who we are'1 hour agoNick RobinsonToday programme presenterReporting fromDelawareBBCIn an exclusive and remarkably candid...

Rosenberg: Russians remember WW2 with victory on their minds

Rosenberg: Russians remember WW2 with victory on their minds1 hour agoSteve RosenbergBBC Russia editorBBCEighty miles from Moscow, a park echoes to the sound of explosions and gunfire.As plumes of...

What we know about India's strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir

What we know about India's strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir50 minutes agoFlora DruryBBC NewsReutersTwo weeks after a deadly militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered...

VE Day 80: Poignant thank you to a heroic generation

VE Day 80: Poignant thank you to a heroic generation5 hours agoSean CoughlanRoyal correspondentReporting fromBuckingham PalacePA MediaThis VE Day 80 parade was a celebration that paid its respects,...

Unions Jacks fly at VE Day parade as Brits declare 'you shouldn't be embarrassed'

It was the moment we had all been waiting for — thousands of heads turned in unison as 13 of the Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows soared over the crowd, painting the sky red, white and blue. A grey...

Royals watch Red Arrows flypast and have tea with veterans for VE Day anniversary

Royals watch Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary3 hours agoRuth Comerford & André Rhoden-PaulBBC NewsFour generations of the Royal Family appeared on Buckingham Palace's balcony to...

Afghanistan war hero gunned down in 'public execution' as killer allowed to walk free

An Afghan fighter that fought alongside US forces against the Taliban has been killed in Houston, Texas, over a parking space. Abdul Rahman Waziri, 31, was killed on April 27 in the car park of his...

Biggest blow yet to Keir Starmer that means his days as PM are numbered

Tomorrow is the first day back in Westminster after last week’s dramatic election results and Keir Starmer will face a mutinous Parliamentary Labour Party. Nigel Farage’s party Reform UK returns...

Prince Louis tells Princess Kate what he really thinks of flypast with four-word comment

Prince Louis could barely contain his excitement as he watched a stunning flypast on the Buckingham Palace balcony this afternoon.Louis, along with his siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte,...