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Army parachutes onto remote island to help Briton with suspected hantavirus
The specialist team parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha, a remote British overseas territory, to treat them.

Spain starts evacuating virus-hit cruise ship in Tenerife
Spanish passengers are the first to leave the MV Hondius, after an outbreak saw three people die and several infected.

Antisemitism 'a problem for all of us to fix', religious leaders say in letter
In recent months, there have been a string of attacks at synagogues and other Jewish sites.

Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different
The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.

Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth hopes to be first minister on Tuesday
With the largest Cardiff Bay group, ap Iorwerth needs to win a vote of Senedd members to take over.

Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it
Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

How the winner-takes-all voting system has turned on Labour and the Tories
The first-past-the-post system favoured Reform in this English local elections

How Reform won votes from Swansea to Sunderland
Many voters have turned to Reform UK with devastating consequences for the main two parties, Labour and the Conservatives.

Our relationship with food is messed up - let's sort it out, says Stanley Tucci
The new season of Tucci in Italy sees the actor travel the country finding out why there's a lot more to food than you might think.

Is Starmer's leadership under serious threat?
Downing Street is trying to ignore the challenge from a former minister, but it has raised eyebrows around Westminster.

Adolescence, Amandaland and Traitors stars ready for Bafta TV Awards
Big names and rising stars will be honoured on the biggest night in the British TV calendar.

Lidl shoppers say they'll miss monthly freebies. Can bonus points win them over?
With food prices rising rapidly, do loyalty schemes still have any connection to loyalty?

How Dubois silenced the haters to become a two-time world champion
Daniel Dubois faced questions over his heart and mentality before facing Fabio Wardley, but silenced his critics by overcoming adversity to become WBO heavyweight champion.

Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay
The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without "urgent action".

Two men admit filming antisemitic abuse on TikTok
Adam Bedoui, 20, and Abdelkader Amir Bousloub, 21, travelled to a predominantly Jewish area to film antisemitic abuse.

Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end'
The Russian leader sees potential for Ukraine negotiations, but condemns the West's backing for President Zelensky.

How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026?
With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup, Simon King looks ahead to the weather's potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.

Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39
Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.

Gousto packager sacked for eating stolen peanuts
Barbara Lisowska, 65, is fired for gross misconduct after the incident in Warrington, Cheshire.

Riverdale actor calls out TikTok singer Mr Fantasy - but is it all a ruse?
The actor has branded the singer an identity thief - but plenty of fans think they're the same person.

Dog found in cramped room with 250 others thriving in new home
Poodle-cross Winston was found crammed in a filthy living room with the other dogs and rescued by the RSPCA.

Mischief Managed: Harry Potter stars reunite for 25th anniversary
Some of the Weasley family visit the film's set to celebrate 25 years since the first movie, Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone.

Widow of footballer Joe Thompson pregnant with his child after IVF
Chantelle Thompson, who already has two children with the late footballer, says it is "bittersweet but beautiful news".

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Electioncast: The winners and the losers
Labour suffers historic losses across UK elections.

Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana

Fast-paced, witty and smart coming-of-age comedy
Two booksmart girls try to cram in four years of fun on the eve of their graduation.

An insight into the secretive 'matchstick men' painter
The secretive artist revealed as never before, with his voice lip-synced by Ian McKellen.

Defiant Dubois sheds quitter tag to write new narrative
Daniel Dubois faced questions over his heart and mentality before facing Fabio Wardley, but silenced his critics by overcoming adversity to become WBO heavyweight champion.

Injured Yates out of Giro after 30-rider crash
Britain's Adam Yates is out of the Giro d'Italia after suffering concussion in a heavy crash on Saturday.