- — Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war
- The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.
- — Norway's crown princess on lung transplant waiting list, palace says
- Mette-Marit's condition, which stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe, has deteriorated, the royal household says.
- — Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast
- Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.
- — Fury in France after child murder suspect's criminal record released
- A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.
- — UK in most dangerous period I've known, military chief says
- Russian incursions into UK defences risk crossing a line, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton tells the BBC.
- — Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin
- Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran.
- — Dutch police investigate suspected drugging and sexual assault of multiple women
- Police raided the suspects' homes after tip-offs from German and UK authorities.
- — Qualifier Chwalinska sets up final against Andreeva
- Qualifier Maja Chwalinska is one win away from a fairytale French Open triumph as she sets up a final showdown against Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva.
- — Russian teenager Andreeva beats Kostyuk to reach final
- Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva reaches her first major final with a dominant victory over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk at the French Open.
- — Kushner-backed luxury resort plan sparks protests in Albania
- Demonstrators say the project backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law would harm a protected environment.
- — Fifa bans all water bottles from World Cup games
- Fifa has been warned it is putting fans' health at risk by introducing a bottle ban at this summer's World Cup.
- — Charges dropped against Budapest mayor over 2025 Pride march
- Budapest's liberal Mayor Gergely Karacsony had been charged with helping to organise the banned 2025 march.
- — Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder
- X owner Musk has posted several times on the site criticising the police treatment of Henry Nowak.
- — Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56
- The French-Iranian author and illustrator was known for her graphic novel series and Oscar-nominated film.
- — 'Nothing left to chance' for Bayeux Tapestry's journey to London
- The 950-year-old work will be as safe "as a baby" during its move to London, French officials say.
- — Ukraine accused of killing four in occupied Crimea
- At least 10 people have been injured in the attacks, according to Russian-backed officials.
- — Man City consider legal action after Haaland claim
- After a candidate in Real Madrid's presidential election unveils an Erling Haaland shirt on live TV, Manchester City dismiss the suggestion their striker will move to Spain.
- — A higher ceiling than Messi? What next for Lamine Yamal?
- Lamine Yamal is a key figure in Spain's World Cup squad, but why is the 18-year-old quick to dismiss Messi comparisons?
- — How Ukraine-Russia tension hangs over French Open semi-finals
- Russia's war in Ukraine will provide an unavoidable backdrop to the French Open women's semi-finals - and possibly the final.
- — Germany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bid
- Johann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.
- — Henry Nowak murder: What we know about how the events unfolded
- The student was 18 when he was stabbed by 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December 2025.
- — Three dead in Royal Navy helicopter crash
- The Royal Family, prime minister and head of the navy offer condolences after the crash in Devon.
- — Eight killed after drone hits bus in Russian-occupied part of Ukraine
- The bus was hit in the eastern Donetsk region, an official says.
- — Norway teen was in UK to 'undertake a hit' - court
- Johannes Natland was due to carry out a shooting on behalf of a Swedish criminal group, trial hears.
- — Eight killed after drone hits bus in Russia-controlled part of Ukraine
- The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-controlled Crimea, an official says.
- — Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
- Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.
- — Seven killed after drone hits bus in Russia-controlled part of Ukraine
- The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea, an official says.
- — Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?
- Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.
- — Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern
- DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.
- — 'They'll fix the building, but not our souls': Sleepy Kyiv neighbourhood hit in Russian strike
- Scenes of devastation greet residents emerging from underground shelters after a major Russian attack.
- — 'Whole of Ukraine is in grief' after attacks, but life in Kyiv goes on
- Residents of the capital are shocked to see their neighbourhoods devastated by Russian attacks as they emerge from underground shelters.
- — Two arrested after four migrant farm workers killed in Italy minivan fire
- CCTV images showed two people blocking the van's doors from the outside and throwing liquid inside to start a fire.
- — Married at First Sight UK allegations 'deeply disturbing', says watchdog
- Ofcom says it is taking the the allegations against the Channel 4 programme "very seriously".
- — Kostyuk dedicates historic win to Ukraine
- Marta Kostyuk dedicates her match against compatriot Elina Svitolina to Ukraine after becoming the first woman from her nation to reach the singles semi-finals at Roland Garros.
- — Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 22 people
- An eight-year-old boy killed in a strike on an apartment block are among the dead, officials say.
- — Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 21 people
- An eight-year-old boy and a woman killed in a strike on an apartment block are among the dead, officials say.
- — Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 18 people
- An eight-year-old boy and a woman killed in a strike on an apartment block are among the dead, officials say.
- — Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine kills at least 16 people
- An eight-year-old boy and a woman pulled from the rubble of an apartment block are among those killed, officials say.
- — Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine kills at least 14 people
- Rescuers are racing to find people feared trapped beneath rubble after the overnight missile and drone attack.
- — Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta
- Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
- — Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine kills at least 13 people
- Rescuers are racing to find people feared trapped beneath rubble after the overnight missile and drone attack.
- — Denmark's Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations
- The leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.
- — Will Sabalenka and Osaka open door for women's night sessions?
- It may only have lasted 87 minutes, but Aryna Sabalenka's match against Naomi Osaka brought an X-factor to a very rare French Open women's night-session match.
- — Italians bemused by Milan bull mosaic restoration
- Italians wondered what had happened to the animal's "lucky-charm" testicles.
- — Chris Mason: Decision to appoint Mandelson continues to inflict damage
- When Sir Keir Starmer looks back on his time at No10, his decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington will be a central part of the critique of his tenure.
- — Hungarian PM threatens to oust Orbán-era president
- Hungary's president has refused Prime Minister Péter Magyar's demands to step aside, setting up a constitutional clash.
- — Poland's controversial 'Highway to Hel' 666 bus revived
- Poland's seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups.
- — The drivers risking death on Ukraine's most dangerous bus routes
- Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.
- — Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory
- Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.
- — Dead whale towed ashore in Denmark ahead of autopsy
- "Timmy" was found dead off the coast of Anholt despite multiple attempts to rescue it.
- — Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France
- Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.
- — How Putin became master of the image
- From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.
- — Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started
- The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.
- — 'No-one feels safe now': Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fears
- People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning.
- — Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival
- Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.
- — Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops
- BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.
- — What critical infrastructure is Russia 'relentlessly targeting'?
- The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner unpacks GCHQ's announcement.
- — Pope Leo inspects Ferrari's first fully electric vehicle
- Luxury sports car maker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric car - the $640,000 (£474,320) Luce.
- — Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?
- With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.
- — Are Putin and Xi best friends?
- Two BBC correspondents break down the China-Russia relationship.
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