World News

Body returned from Gaza is not Bibas mother, Israeli military says
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:16:47 GMT

In its statement, the Israeli military demanded Hamas return the body of Shiri Bibas.

Exposing an Indian pharma firm fuelling West Africa's opioid crisis
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:53:54 GMT

An Indian drug maker tells a BBC undercover team its addictive cocktail drug is “very harmful” but “this is business”.

Soldier's mum says 'no apology will bring her back'
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:59:16 GMT

A coroner has ruled that the Army failed to protect Gunner Jaysley Beck from relentless harassment.

UK and Europe must step up over Ukraine, says ex-Army boss
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:50:22 GMT

Sir Nick Carter says "others are going to have to step up to the plate" if the US does not want to.

The worrying pitfalls ahead of Starmer's US trip
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:05:16 GMT

When Sir Keir Starmer touches down in Washington next week, he will be treading a fine diplomatic line.

How an American takeover could change James Bond forever
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:13 GMT

Long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson give creative control to Amazon.

Gordon Ramsay restaurant sees 477 lucky cat thefts
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:36:09 GMT

The cat figurines known as maneki-neko feature within the TV chef's Lucky Cat restaurants.

Three buses explode in Israel in suspected terror attack, police say
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:08:01 GMT

While no casualties have been reported at this stage, all public transport services have been paused.

Passengers on crashed Toronto plane offered US$30,000 each
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:45:11 GMT

The gesture to the affected travellers - all of whom survived - comes with no strings attached, the airline says.

Birkenstock sandals are not art, says German court
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:17:19 GMT

The firm wanted to claim protection under copyright law, to stop rivals selling copycat versions of its shoes.

AI cracks superbug problem in two days - it took scientists years
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:08:28 GMT

The lead researcher has told the BBC he was so astounded he assumed his computer had been hacked.

Trump and Zelensky's relationship over time
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:10:48 GMT

The US and Ukrainian presidents, who have traded barbs in the past, began a new war of words this week.

Starmer backs Zelensky after Trump calls him 'dictator'
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:43:55 GMT

It comes as Western officials say less than 30,000 troops could be stationed in Ukraine as part of a peace deal.

Fact-checking Trump claims about war in Ukraine
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:48:12 GMT

President Donald Trump appeared to accuse Ukraine of being responsible for the war with Russia.

Return of bodies marks day of anguish for Israel
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:50:46 GMT

Many held out hope that the Bibas family might have still been alive.

The Papers: 'Hounded to her death' and 'Don't be fooled by Putin'
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:08:58 GMT

A mix of stories lead Friday's newspaper front pages, including the latest in the rift between the US and Ukraine.

Ros Atkins on... the fight for Ukraine's critical minerals
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:39:20 GMT

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at why the US wants access to Ukraine's minerals.

'They had biggest moment of their careers stolen' - what next for Spain?
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:15:29 GMT

After kissing footballer Jenni Hermoso at the World Cup, the ex-football boss has been found guilty of sexual assault. What happens now?

Watch: EastEnders actors share their most iconic scenes
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:12 GMT

The actors who play Ian, Cindy, Tracey and Alfie glance back through 40 years of TV history.

Anita Dobson makes surprise return for anniversary special
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:58 GMT

The actress, who last appeared in the soap more than 37 years ago, played the role of a landlady at the Queen Vic pub.

What it's like living next door to Albert Square
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:19:59 GMT

Explosions and super fans - Borehamwood residents on 40 years of living next door to EastEnders.

EastEnders pub landlady on 'exciting' live episode
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:59:37 GMT

Harriet Thorpe who plays Queen Vic landlady Elaine on preparing for the upcoming live episode.

Quiz: How well do you know EastEnders?
Sun, 16 Feb 2025 07:59:33 GMT

As the BBC soap turns 40, take our quiz to see how well you know life around Albert Square.

Man who showed 'fixated behaviour' towards Raducanu given restraining order
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:58 GMT

A man who handed a letter to Emma Raducanu and "exhibited fixated behaviour" towards her has been given a restraining order, Dubai Police have confirmed.

Manslaughter charges against Liam Payne's friend dropped
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:35:17 GMT

Roger Nores and two workers from the hotel where the singer died will no longer face prosecution.

Rugby league pundit charged with sexual assault
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:57:39 GMT

Danika Priim, who has appeared on the BBC and Sky, will appear before Leeds Crown Court next month.

Watch: Tourists warned to stay away from Mount Etna lava
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:15:48 GMT

Italian authorities say people have been injured after venturing too close to the red-hot lava.

Self-proclaimed 'monster' guilty of top chef's murder
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:16:46 GMT

Mussie Imnetu suffered serious brain damage after being punched and kicked until he was unconscious.

Price wins Premier League night three in Dublin
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:18:34 GMT

Gerwyn Price wins his first Premier League night since 2023 with victory over Nathan Aspinall in Dublin.

World champion Dubois out of Parker fight with illness
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:42 GMT

Heavyweight Daniel Dubois' world title defence against Joseph Parker on Saturday is in doubt with reports that the champion is ill.

'They had biggest moment of their careers stolen' - what next for Spain?
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:15:29 GMT

550 days after kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips on the world's biggest stage, Luis Rubiales is found guilty of sexual assault. What happens now?

'I'm not the worst' - but is Nunez too wasteful for Liverpool?
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:28:22 GMT

After his miss against Aston Villa proved costly for Premier League leaders Liverpool, just how wasteful is Darwin Nunez?

Draper beats Berrettini in fightback to reach Qatar semis
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:21:43 GMT

British number one Jack Draper fought back from a set down to advance past Matteo Berrettini into the semi-finals of the Qatar Open.

Man who 'exhibited fixated behaviour' to Raducanu given restraining order
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:58 GMT

A man who handed a letter to Emma Raducanu and "exhibited fixated behaviour" towards her has been given a restraining order, Dubai Police have confirmed.

BBC News app
Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:35:33 GMT

Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

Trump and Zelensky’s war of words
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:16:00 GMT

The US and Ukrainian presidents get into a public row.

Ukraine or Russia: Whose side is Trump on?
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Nick asks former UK foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt.