Russia’s economy is grinding to a halt as the structural limits of its war-driven expansion become clear, a Ukrainian banker has warned. Kyrylo Shevchenko, former governor of the National Bank of...
The city of Xanthi in northeastern Greece has become so overrun by pigeons that it has been forced to enlist some unusual helpers. The local authority has launched an initiative in response to...
Singing sensation Rod Stewart has stepped in to help four-year-old Iain Gregori who is caught in a “blackhole” waiting for an autism diagnosis after a three-year wait. The Scottish government...
Vets may face caps on cremation and other charges22 minutes agoVishala Sri-PathmaBusiness ReporterGetty ImagesBritish vets could face price caps on medicines, prescriptions and other services like...
Labour’s Channel migrant plan was branded a “sick joke” after 11,000 small boat arrivals were confirmed just days after the total surged past 10,000. Some 294 people made the journey in five...
A Donald Trump-style mass deportation programme could save the UK £10 billion a year, a new report has claimed. The Centre for Migration Control and former Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe urged ministers...
Swedish police arrest teenager after fatal triple shooting1 day agoAnna LamcheBBC NewsReporting fromLondonMaddy SavageBBC NewsReporting fromStockholmTT/ReutersSwedish police have arrested a teenager...
Cristina HorezRowan IngsBBC Global Disinformation Unit & BBC Trending30 April 2025Romanians are returning to the polls this weekend, following the unprecedented cancellation of presidential...
Reuters1 May 2025, 16:31 BST69 CommentsUpdated 1 hour agoCoco Gauff produced a stunning display to thrash four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek 6-1 6-1 and reach the final of the Madrid...
North Korea: First road bridge to Russia 'significant' development18 hours agoJames ChaterBBC NewsReutersNorth Korea has said the development of its first road bridge to Russia is a "significant"...
The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest is soon set to begin, with 37 countries competing to be crowned the winner of the international music competition.This year's event is due to take place in Basel,...
Hottest ever start to May as temperatures hit 29C4 hours agoSean SeddonBBC NewsMatt TaylorBBC WeatherBBCA new record was set for the hottest start to any May on record on Thursday, with temperatures...
Harrods latest retailer to be hit by cyber attack 31 minutes agoTom GerkenTechnology reporterGetty ImagesThe luxury department store Harrods says it is the latest retailer to have been targeted by a...
A luxury resort in Tenerife overrun by squatters has been left in despair after a prosecutor recommended denying eviction rights. Callao Sport Hotel in the popular tourist area of Costa Adeje has...
An urgent alert has been issued to thousands of households who are still using old meters. The warning comes ahead of a major change that is likely to be implemented from the next...
Tory grandee George Osborne has said Kemi Badenoch is not “in charge” of the Tory Party, or her shadow cabinet. The comments come after she insisted she is on the same page as Robert Jenrick over...
McDonald's posts biggest US sales drop since Covid2 hours agoMitchell LabiakBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesMcDonald's has suffered its biggest drop in US sales since the height of Covid, a...
Motability has confirmed the latest price list for the 815,000 people who use the life-changing scheme. The charity supports people receiving PIP (Personal Independence Payments) and other disability...
Households across the UK are being urged to use a piece of A4 paper in their fridge this week.As the unseasonably hot spring weather continues to blaze with temperatures hitting 30C today, a lot of...
Donald Trump's administration has finally agreed that Russia’s war on Ukraine was a “full-scale” invasion. Leaked documents outlining a new minerals deal between Washington and Kyiv suggest the...