Spain records temperature of 46C as Europe heatwave continues

Health warnings have been issued across many parts of Europe as temperatures soar to the mid-40s Celsius.

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One of Hong Kong's last major pro-democracy parties disbands

Is it the third major opposition party to disband this year, ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Beijing-imposed national security law.

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Thousands in Norway told they won up to millions in lottery error

Norsk Tipping's CEO resigned a day after thousands received incorrect notifications, some saying they had become millionaires.

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Israel orders evacuations in northern Gaza as Trump pushes for ceasefire

At least 86 people were killed as the result of Israeli attacks in the 24 hours before midday Sunday, the Hamas-run health ministry said.

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A pioneering doctor remembers India leader Indira Gandhi's final moments

Sneh Bhargava, AIIMS New Delhi's only woman director, was called upon to treat Gandhi after she was shot in 1984.

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'Proud to be gay': K-pop star on coming out to the world

Only a handful of K-pop artists have come out as gay, but none as publicly as Bain. Is this a turning point?

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At least 81 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

Hospital staff and witnesses said at least 11 people were killed after a strike near tents housing displaced people on Friday.

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Son of Norway's crown princess suspected of rape, police say

The 28-year-old, who does not have a royal title, has denied the three rape allegations.

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Lotus considering shifting UK production to US

The BBC understands the car maker is considering the move amid the introduction of US tariffs.

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Nissan Sunderland looking to cut 250 jobs

A spokesperson said the Sunderland plant remained 'at the forefront of our electrification strategy'.

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Kim Kardashian 'grandpa robber' dies month after trial

Didier Dubreucq, 69 years old, was diagnosed with lung cancer while in detention.

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Israeli strike at Gaza market kills 18 Palestinians, doctor and witnesses say

Witnesses said Israeli drones fired at Hamas police members dressed in civilian clothing and wearing masks.

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Armenia's PM offers to expose himself in escalating Church row

The bitter standoff between Nikol Pashinyan and the Church has seen arrests and an alleged coup plot.

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No phone signal on your train? There may be a fix - by 2028

Network Rail signs deal which will it claims will see an improvement to phone connectivity on trains and stations.

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'I can see it's upsetting' - Trump asks BBC Ukrainian reporter about her family

The US president asks Myroslava Petsa about her husband on the frontline after she asks him about supplying air defences to Ukraine.

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UK firms to be protected from cheap imports

The government's plan comes as UK businesses worry about the impact of US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs.

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At least 16 killed as Kenya protesters battle police, rights group says

Thousands of people march across the country against President William Ruto's government.

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'We thought it was the end': Israeli town reels after deadly strike

Four people were killed by an Iranian missile strike in Beersheba just before a ceasefire came into effect.

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Watch: Lorry driver trapped in cabin after China bridge collapse

Local authorities said the driver was rescued with no injuries after heavy rainfall caused landslides in the region.

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Watch: US strikes against Iran spark protests in North America

Protesters took to the streets in New York, LA, Washington DC and Toronto after the US hit Iranian nuclear sites.

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Watch: Moment helicopter flips and crash lands in Michigan

No injuries were reported after the aircraft abruptly turned on its side while landing in Clay Township.

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Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'

The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.

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Florence's Uffizi tears into selfie-takers after priceless portrait damaged

The museum says it will impose restrictions on selfie-taking in the future.

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'Paralysed and constantly caught by surprise': Voices from Iran after US strikes

People inside Iran tell BBC Persian about their fear and anger after the US bombed key nuclear sites overnight.

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Watch: The US has joined the Iran-Israel war. What happens now?

The BBC's world news correspondent Joe Inwood answers three key questions after the US strikes in Iran.

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Rosenberg: Russian government clearly nervous as country faces economic challenges

Russian minister Maxim Reshetnikov has warned that the country's economy was teetering "on the brink of recession".

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Minnesota shootings suspect was a 'prepper', FBI says

After shooting two local politicians, Vance Boelter texted his wife "prepare for war", say investigators.

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BTS is back - but the K-pop superstars are returning to a changed industry

While the Korean superstars served in the military, their industry has seen stalled album sales and scandals.

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Tristan Tate faces probe over alleged Romanian election interference

Tate, 36, is the younger brother of controversial influencer Andrew Tate.

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Hurricane Erick hits Mexico resort towns killing two

Video shows communities in the affected areas dealing with flood waters and a messy clean-up.

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'Crumbling' hospitals, schools and courts to get funding boost

The announcements on Thursday focussed on what the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones called a "soaring maintenance backlog".

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Trump ends funding for LGBTQ youth option on national suicide hotline

The Trevor Project, an organisation involved in the service, called the change "incomprehensible".

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Music shop closure brings fear for industry's future

Professional Music Technology closed their 11 UK stores after filing for administration in June.

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'They sang about my family's death': Father's anger exposes divide in Israeli society

An Iranian missile killed Kasem's family in an Arab-majority town in Israel. The response shone a light on deep social issues.

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Fed holds interest rates for fourth time despite tariff turmoil

The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%, as its view of the economy darkens.

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'Food shop is my biggest expense after the mortgage'

Food accounts for 23% of basic spending, which includes housing, clothes, health, transport and education, NI Consumer Council finds.

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Watch: Virginia police find alligator outside motel

The reptile was found just 20 minutes south of Washington DC.

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Amazon boss says AI will replace jobs at tech giant

Andy Jassy tells staff to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as he warns the workforce will get smaller.

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Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries

Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.

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Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal

The pact between the US and UK means tariffs will be reduced on certain goods such as cars entering the US.

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Trump Organization enters mobile phone business

It is the latest plan by US President Donald Trump's family that looks to cash on his name.

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'Don't let beautiful Tehran become Gaza': Iranians tell of shock and confusion

Iranians say they are caught between their country's regime and Israeli destruction as the conflict intensifies.

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The reality behind Trump's incredible investment claims

The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed.

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Can trainers be made in the US without cheap labour?

American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective.

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'Nowhere feels safe': Iranians on life under Israeli attacks

Some of those in Iran who have spoken to the BBC use one word to describe life in there right now.

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Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments

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Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair

An Italian museum says the special chair has since been restored, but the culprits haven't been found.

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The sound of jet engines was deafening - then it was chaos

The BBC speaks to eyewitnesses and survivors on the ground to reveal what happened when the Air India plane crashed.

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I was Mrs Poundland, but I stopped going when their prices went up

After the budget retailer was sold for £1, we hear from shoppers and experts on why its popularity has waned.

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What satellite imagery and verified video tell us about the Israeli strikes on Iran

Israel's wave of strikes against Iran, which began on Thursday night, has continued through today. BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas has been examining footage of the attacks and the damage they've caused.

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Air India plane crash claims at least 241 lives as one passenger survives

One British man, who was a passenger on the London-bound flight, survived the crash in Ahmedabad, western India.

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Air India plane crash - how the day unfolded

London-bound flight carrying 242 people crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad, western India.

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How Trump's immigration raids sparked protests and unrest

The BBC's Carl Nasman explains how the ramping up of deportation efforts led to protests in many US cities.

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French antiques fraudsters found guilty of Versailles chair scam

Bill Pallot and Bruno Desnoues are given suspended sentences for selling fake 18th Century chairs.

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'Playing piano and singing takes me to another world' - Brian Wilson

The late Beach Boys co-creator spoke to the BBC's David Silitto in 2011 and looked back at his career.

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At least four dead in Colombia attacks, local media reports

The attacks come as the country grapples with an escalating security crisis.

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Watch: Austria in shock after school shooting in 'safe and peaceful place'

The BBC's Bethany Bell visited the scene in Graz, after ten people were killed in a school shooting.

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Coffee shop could shut over high rates, owner says

A coffee shop owner says he faces closing his doors after business rates relief was reduced.

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From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming

Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.

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Watch: Moment Israeli forces board Gaza aid boat

Onboard security footage from the Madleen aid vessel shows activists throwing their tech overboard and putting up their hands.

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'It will make a lot of difference': Reactions to winter fuel payment U-turn

Pensioners react to the government's decision to change the eligibility rules for winter fuel payments.

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Spending review now settled, says Downing Street

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper was the last to agree a deal with Reeves on Monday afternoon.

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'Have my house' - Usyk invites Trump to witness Ukraine war

Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk offers his house to US president Donald Trump to experience the war in his country.

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BBC on the ground as National Guard set up in Los Angeles

The BBC's Regan Morris reports from outside a federal building, where there have been violent clashes in recent days.

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Israel warns it will stop aid flotilla heading for Gaza

Israel's defence minister says climate protester Greta Thunberg and others on board are "Hamas propaganda spokespeople".

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How India's 'biggest art deal' buried MF Husain masterpieces in a bank vault

The paintings are set to go up for auction for the first time on 12 June in India's financial capital, Mumbai.

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Trump says relationship with Musk is over

The US president says Musk has been "very disrespectful" and he has no interest in mending ties with the tech billionaire.

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Will Musk's explosive row with Trump help or harm his businesses?

Experts say his tech empire needs more of Musk's attention - but also the continued custom of the government.

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How Trump and Musk are still linked - despite falling out

Political contributions, government contracts and staff with divided loyalties mean the fallout may have only just begun.

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Police search for Washington man accused of killing his 3 daughters

Travis Decker is believed to be using his outdoor survival skills to hide in a remote part of Washington state.

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Israel strikes southern Beirut on eve of religious holiday

Israel's military says it was targeting an underground drone factory of armed group Hezbollah.

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Three journalists among five killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital

The Anglican Church, which runs al-Ahli hospital, condemns the attack that Israel says targeted a Palestinian Islamic Jihad operative.

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Saudi Arabia seeks to prevent heat deaths as Hajj pilgrimage begins

The kingdom has installed hundreds of coolers and cracked down on unregistered Muslim pilgrims, after 1,300 people died last year.

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Northumbrian Water to pay £15.7m over failings

The firm says the cost will be met by shareholders rather than increasing customers' bills.

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Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography

The content is contrary to the nation's "laws, culture, customs, and traditions", the information minister says.

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Family of Boulder suspect arrested by immigration officers

The wife and five children of Mohammed Sabry Soliman have been taken into custody by immigration authorities.

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Watch: BBC on the ground in Seoul as new president is announced

Opposition's Lee Jae-myung will become South Korea's next president, winning the country's first election since impeachment chaos.

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The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death'

Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine.

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UN calls for investigation into killings near Gaza aid distribution site

Antonio Guterres says he is "appalled" by reports of Palestinians being killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza.

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Panorama

Ros Atkins sets out to discover the truth about how our money is spent

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How Ukraine carried out daring 'Spider Web' attack on Russian bombers

On 1 June, more than 100 Ukrainian drones struck strategic targets deep into Russia in an elaborate and audacious operation.

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Three dead after fire in elderly ward at Hamburg hospital

The blaze at the Marienkrankenhaus in the north German city was reported shortly after midnight.

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Ukraine's audacious drone attack sends critical message to Russia - and the West

The BBC's Paul Adams reflects on the impact of Ukraine's major drone attack on Russian bombers.

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Polish presidential election too close to call, exit polls suggest

One poll has pro-EU candidate Rafal Trzaskowski in the lead, while the other indicates conservative Karol Nawrocki will win.

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Desperate Housewives star Valerie Mahaffey dies aged 71

The star died in California on Friday after being diagnosed with cancer, her publicist says.

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