Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet
Catherine West tells the BBC if a leadership hopeful does not put themselves forward she will try to trigger a contest.
Labour MPs have put Starmer on notice after election battering. Can he turn it around?
Even the prime minister's most loyal ministers are pushing him to change, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
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.
Britons on virus-hit cruise ship to isolate at hospital after being flown to UK
The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Canary Islands this weekend.
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.
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".
Man arrested after car hit group in Nottinghamshire town
One person suffered life-threatening injuries and four others were hurt in the incident.
Green gains see Labour lose control of Lewisham and Lambeth
The Greens become the largest party in two former Labour strongholds in south London.
SNP leader John Swinney rules out Holyrood talks with Reform UK
The nationalists secured 58 seats in their fifth consecutive election win, but that is short of an overall majority.
PM turns to old Labour hands after election losses but some MPs left baffled
Sir Keir Starmer is attempting to shore up his position after his party suffered heavy election losses.
Plaid Cymru wants to run Welsh government on its own, leader says
Rhun ap Iorwerth said he will try to run a minority government after his party's Senedd election triumph.
The 35 Eurovision songs with just three minutes to get you hooked
From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.
The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.
'Not as sexy - but similar': Matcha went mainstream, now an alternative is emerging
From lattes to ice-cream, the Japanese tea is popping up more and more on menus across the UK.
HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission
The Ministry of Defence says the ship will prepare to join an international mission to safeguard shipping, but only when fighting in the region ends.
Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39
Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.
I will serve - not rule over Hungary, says new PM
Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.
Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation
The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.
Warm weekend forecast before Arctic air brings cold spell next week
Colder conditions will dominate next week after a brief hit of warmer weather for some this weekend as Matt Taylor explains.
Greece examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea
Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.
The car garage that became an unusual fashion house... for Kim Kardashian
A Kent bodyshop painted the striking orange breastplate she wore to the Met Gala after previously fixing its designers' car.
Farmer's shock as sheep gives birth to seven lambs - one shy of world record
While twins and triplets are common, seven lambs being born to one ewe is said to be "incredibly rare".
Boy, 8, showered with gifts after calming plane passenger with singing and football cards
Phoenix has been sent gifts from as far away as Germany after his actions prevented the flight being diverted.
'Bumpy' the orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared at Kenyan sanctuary
The calf was just days old when it was found desperately nudging its dead mother at a lake last weekend.
BBC News app
Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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.
Watch: Match of the Day
Gabby Logan presents highlights from the day’s five Premier League games.
'The goals are coming' - is Doku keeping Man City in title race?
Jeremy Doku said last month that he needed to add more goals to his game to be considered one of the best wingers in the world, so is he part of that conversation now?
Boos, no intensity and no identity - what is Slot's Liverpool?
More boos at Anfield highlight why Liverpool must change their style during a seismic summer for Arne Slot.
Four-try Packer 'doesn't go away' as England set up Grand Slam decider
Four-try veteran flanker Marlie Packer "doesn't go away" as she eyes a fitting England finale in Bordeaux's Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider.
One killed in Gaza as Turkish FM talks peace efforts with Hamas official
Israel continues to violate a 'ceasefire' agreed to in October with hundreds more killed across the Strip.
For the first time, Putin says he’s open to meeting Zelensky outside Russia
Vladimir Putin changes tone, says for first time he will meet Zelenskyy in a third nation.
Palestinian family says settlers forced them to exhume father’s body
A Palestinian family in Jenin says Israeli settlers forced them to exhume their father hours after his funeral.
Three police officers killed in car bomb attack in northwest Pakistan
Bomber and several fighters detonate explosives-laden vehicle near security post in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Should we be worried about the hantavirus outbreak?
The incident has drawn comparisons to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez heads to The Hague for land dispute case
Trip to be first time Rodriguez has left Caribbean since Maduro abduction, will attend ICJ case on Guyana land dispute.
Israeli settlers force Palestinian family to exhume and rebury their father
UN condemns confrontation in occupied West Bank as 'appalling and emblematic of the dehumanisation of Palestinians'.
Missing Singaporeans Located Near Mt. Dukono Crater Rim
Indonesian authorities locate missing Singaporeans after Mount Dukono eruption.
Man City beat Brentford to close gap to Arsenal to two points in title race
Manchester City score three in the second half of their Premier League match against Brentford to maintain title hopes.
Tucker Carlson’s pivot
From MAGA loyalist to antiwar dissident - is Tucker Carlson’s pivot sincere or a savvy reinvention?
Syria and Lebanon make ‘significant progress’ at talks on joint interests
In Damascus, Lebanese prime minister and Syrian president discuss issues including security, transport and energy.
Parent company of Trump’s Truth Social site reports $400m loss this year
Losses driven largely by depreciation of cryptocurrency assets as prices of digital currencies tumble.
“Nowhere left to go”: Gaza residents return to rubble after Israeli strike
Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum reports from Al-Shati Refugee Camp after overnight Israeli airstrikes.
Israeli attacks across Lebanon kill at least 23
No letup in Israeli attacks despite a US-brokered ceasefire, with a new round of talks expected next week.
Péter Magyar Takes Office, Marking the Official End of the Orbán Era
Peter Magyar has officially been sworn in as Hungary’s new prime minister, almost a month after defeating Viktor Orban.
‘On level of atomic bomb’: Iran highlights Hormuz importance amid US talks
The strait represents 'a capability that can affect the entire global economy with a single decision', politician says.
Niger suspends nine French media bodies: Watchdog slams ‘abusive’ decision
Niger's military government has banned dozens of local and foreign reporters since seizing power in 2023.
Palestinians run West Bank freedom marathon along separation wall
Palestinians ran alongside the separation wall today, a structure that cuts them off from their land and their families.
One dead in US after being struck by taking off Frontier Airlines plane
Authorities say individual jumped fence at Denver International Airport in Colorado before being struck.
Israel to release two detained Gaza flotilla activists
Lawyer representing Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila tells Al Jazeera they will be 'released to their home countries'.
Bahrain rounds up dozens over alleged links to Iran’s IRGC
Interior Ministry says legal proceedings are under way against the 41 people arrested.
Peter Magyar sworn in as Hungary’s PM, ending Orban’s 16 years in power
Magyar's Tisza party secured a huge parliamentary majority in last month's election.
Manchester City 3-0 Brentford: Premier League – as it happened
All our updates, including post-match reaction and interviews, following our text commentary stream.
‘A year of resistance’: Cuba’s private sector faces Trump’s oil blockade
US oil blockade on Cuba is a significant blow to small family firms struggling with power outages and fuel shortages.
Iran says it will play at 2026 World Cup if hosts address ‘concerns’
Iran's presence at the tournament has been shrouded in uncertainty since the US and Israel launched war on the country.
Tokyo Trial debunks notorious Yasukuni Shrine's inverted narrative
China schedules next moonshot this year: developer
China's 2026 defense budget set at 1.94 trillion yuan: spokesperson
NPC deputy suggests optimizing vacations, breaks to stimulate domestic consumption
NPC deputy suggests better informing patients of fertility risks before treatment
Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes
From Pegasus to Blades of the Guardians, film IPs fuel Xinjiang's tourism boom, NPC deputy tells GT
CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation
No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities
S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice
Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference
China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan
Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield
Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific
Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa
Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas
Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism
GT on the spot: UN officials praise bird conservation efforts at Poyang Lake in Jiangxi
China's cosmic ray observatory uncovers mystery of cosmic 'knee'