News

  1. When will we know the results for the England, Scotland and Wales elections?

    Millions have voted in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.
  2. Labour expected to lose Senedd after century of winning elections in Wales

    Labour sources have told the BBC the party's century-long winning run is expected to come to an end.
  3. Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship not start of pandemic, UN health agency says

    Ther World Health Organization says it is not in the same situation as with Covid-19 because hantavirus spreads differently.
  4. Man charged with allegedly threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

    Alex Jenkinson, 39, of Stowmarket, Suffolk, has been remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance.
  5. English clubs reach all three European finals for first time

    English teams have reached the finals of three different European competitions in the same season for the first time.
  6. Bonnie Tyler in induced coma after emergency surgery

    The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery in Portugal on Wednesday.
  7. Two Islamic-State linked Australian women charged with crimes against humanity

    A third woman who also returned to Australia from Syria was charged with joining a terrorist organisation.
  8. Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait

    The flare-up further endangers the US-Iran ceasefire, which Trump extended indefinitely on 21 April.
  9. UK immigration officer among two men guilty of working for Chinese intelligence

    Chi Leung "Peter" Wai used the main immigration database to track Hong Kong dissidents in the UK.
  10. Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits

    Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.
  11. David Attenborough says he is 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday messages

    The legendary wildlife broadcaster thanks fans in a message the day before he reaches his centenary.
  12. Quiz: Which facial feature almost stopped Attenborough's TV career?

    Sir David Attenborough turns 100. How well do you know the broadcaster's life and career?
  13. Live from your living room: The rise of concert films and livestreamed gigs

    Can't see your favourite act in the flesh? There might be a solution - but not everyone's a fan.
  14. Weekly quiz: Who was this mystery masked star at the Met Gala?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  15. The Papers: 'Official exposed as Chinese spy' and 'Time for Starmer to stand aside'

    Several of the papers report that a Home Office official has been found guilty of working for Chinese intelligence.
  16. Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence

    Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution.
  17. Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan

    For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday's parade in Moscow.
  18. How worried should we be about hantavirus?

    Some passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have already taken flights to numerous countries.
  19. Thousands of North Koreans fought for Russia. A memorial hints at the death toll

    An estimated 11,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine.
  20. Five killed in huge fire at packed Mexico fairground

    The blaze in the south-eastern city of Villahermosa erupted during a concert reportedly attended by some 135,000 people.
  21. Crowds cheer China's new snooker star on return from championship win

    Wu Yize, 22, receives a rock star's welcome after becoming second-youngest player to win a world title.
  22. Grogu is real star of new Star Wars film, says Pedro Pascal

    The Mandalorian and Grogu marks Star Wars' return to cinemas for the first time in more than six years.
  23. Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US

    Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.
  24. Shakira unveils official World Cup 2026 song

    Colombian pop star Shakira unveils her official song for the 2026 World Cup.
  25. BBC News app

    Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
  26. Electioncast: It’s Time To Vote!

    Adam, Laura, Chris, James and Felicity bring you one last update before the polls open.
  27. Is Donald Trump close to finishing his war with Iran?

    Or has the US president lost control?
  28. Paul McCartney’s 'lost bass’ and its remarkable return after 51 years

    The story of Paul McCartney’s original Höfner bass and the fan-powered quest to find it.
  29. Vibrant and victorious - Villa ready to end 30-year trophy drought

    When Unai Emery arrived at Aston Villa he declared he wanted to win trophies. He is now just a game away from silverware after a crushing Europa League semi-final win against Nottingham Forest.
  30. Glasner's long Palace goodbye sets up 'perfect' finale

    Crystal Palace desperately did not want to be in the Conference League - now they are one game from winning it and creating more club history and a "perfect" finale for boss Oliver Glasner.
  31. Littler beats Humphries for record-equalling win

    Luke Littler beats Luke Humphries to claim a third successive night win and a record-equalling sixth in this season's Premier League.
  32. Valverde cut head when he 'accidentally hit table' in Tchouameni row

    Federico Valverde went to hospital after a dressing room row with Real Madrid team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni which left him with a head injury after he "accidentally hit a table".
  33. Rider dies in North West 200 Superbike incident

    A rider dies after an accident in Superbike qualifying for the North West 200 international road race in Northern Ireland on Thursday.
  34. 'I'll collect the trash' - Dubois on Wardley's bin-man jibe

    Daniel Dubois responds to fellow British heavyweight Fabio Wardley's "bin-man" jibe by vowing to make the world champion pay for the "disrespect".
  35. English clubs reach all three European finals for first time

    English teams have reached the finals of three different European competitions in the same season for the first time.