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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...

VE Day 80 years on: 'Flag girl' reflects on iconic photo and tragedy that came after

Clutching a Union Jack, Maureen Shroll, innocently captured the mood of millions of Britons on VE Day 80 years ago today. Dressed in over-sized dungarees, the youngster was playing near her home by...

Conclave: How Vatican keeps its papal vote secret

Conclave: How Vatican keeps its papal vote secret2 days agoSarah RainsfordEurope CorrespondentReporting fromRomeGetty ImagesThis must be the most secretive election in the world.When 133 Catholic...

NHS worker likened to Darth Vader awarded £29,000

NHS worker likened to Darth Vader awarded £29,0002 hours agoAdriana ElguetaBBC NewsGetty ImagesAn NHS worker has been awarded almost £30,000 in compensation after being compared to Stars Wars...

Men accused of Sycamore Gap tree felling thought it was a bit of a laugh, jury told

Sycamore Gap felling 'bit of a laugh' - prosecutor23 minutes agoDuncan LeatherdaleBBC News, North East and CumbriaTwo men chopped down the world famous Sycamore Gap tree as a "bit of a laugh" and...

Disney reveals location of new magic kingdom and theme park resort in major update

Walt Disneywill open a new magic kingdom and theme park in the United Arab Emirates' capital of Abu Dhabi. The collaboration between Walt Disney and local leisure and entertainment company Miral will...

Louise Redknapp says 'worrying about how she looked' kept her from enjoying her life fully

Louise Redknapp has opened up about her struggles with body image and self-confidence that have plagued her throughout her career. The 50 year old star, who was once voted one of the world's sexiest...

Insiders reveal what working with David Attenborough is really like behind the scenes

Ocean with David Attenborough will hit cinemas on May 8th, 2025. (Image: PA/Sliverback Films/ Open Planet Studios)Insiders working on David Attenborough's latest nature documentary have revealed what...

Disney to open theme park in the Middle East

Disney to open theme park in the Middle East10 minutes agoWalt Disney Company and MiralWalt Disney has announced plans to open its first theme park in the Middle East. The resort, which will be in...

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...

Five takeaways from Biden's first interview since leaving the White House

Five takeaways from Biden's BBC interview30 minutes agoAnthony ZurcherNorth America correspondent•@awzurcherFormer US President Joe Biden has given his first in-depth interview since he left the...

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's six-word takedown of Trump as he slams 'Putin appeasement'

Joe Biden launched a scathing verdict on successor Donald Trump in his first major interview with a UK broadcaster since leaving the White House. The 81-year-old, nursing a slight cold, did not hold...

Trump appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine, Biden tells BBC

Trump appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine, Biden tells BBC36 minutes agoNick RobinsonBBC News, in DelawareJoe Biden has told the BBC that pressure from the Trump administration on Ukraine to...

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...