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Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:42:52 GMTSweden ditches plan to imprison 13-year-old serious offenders
The Scandinavian country is currently grappling with children being recruited into violent gangs.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:04:16 GMTPope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
The Pope is appealing for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:30:18 GMTSardinian beach bans umbrellas for 10 to 65-year-olds
Visitor access restrictions at Punta Molentis come into effect after 2025 wildfires damaged coastal areas across southern Sardinia.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:29:57 GMTFrench singer Patrick Bruel under formal investigation for rape
Bruel was released from custody under judicial supervision while an examining magistrate looks more deeply into the case.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:16:46 GMTVendee Globe winner Dalin dies aged 42
French sailor Charlie Dalin has died aged 42 after a long battle with cancer, which he was going through during his record win in the most recent Vendee Globe race.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:52:09 GMTFireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit
Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:58:39 GMTRyanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children
The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:45 GMTNorway crown princess's son to stay in custody before rape verdict, says court
Thr ruling overturns a lower court's decision on Monday ordering the release of the crown princess's 29-year-old son.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:57:20 GMTZelensky under pressure to end row with Poland over WW2 name of army unit
Poland is threatening to strip Ukraine's president of a state honour over the naming Ukrainian military unit after controversial World War Two fighters.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:43:40 GMTUkraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia
Ukraine's military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:27:37 GMTMurder of Lyhanna, 11, enrages France and turns up heat on government
Protesters are angry that the suspect had already been reported to police last August in a separate case.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:23:15 GMTRussia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories
Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:09:48 GMTDzeko's last dance could be Bosnia's new beginning
As Edin Dzeko enters the final stage of his career, BBC Sport tells the story of an underappreciated player who survived war to make history for Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:03:23 GMT'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment
The Netherlands has one of the world's lowest rates of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:11:18 GMTSteve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg
The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:11:54 GMTArmenia votes as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government
Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:16:42 GMTGiant banquets rile radical left in France
The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:09:53 GMTRare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea
A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:23:38 GMTFifa 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.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:06:20 GMTWatch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta
Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Sun, 31 May 2026 20:38:19 GMTBetween celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.
Wed, 27 May 2026 14:42:07 GMTPope 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.