Watch: What we know about Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges

06.10.2026 11:34 BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson is near Kyiv's Northern Bridge, which has been hit for the second day in a row.

Two people killed as floods hit Spain's Catalonia region

06.10.2026 11:34 Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the situation in Catalonia remains "very complicated".

Women given shorts at Oktoberfest to prevent upskirting

06.10.2026 11:34 The step at the Munich festival comes after thousands of voyeuristic videos emerged on social media.

Two men die in Channel crossing attempt off northern France

06.10.2026 11:34 Two women were also rescued and taken to hospital with serious burns from the mixture of gasoline and seawater.

Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea

06.10.2026 11:34 The vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says.

Belfast solicitor to represent suspected mob boss Kinahan

06.10.2026 11:34 During the first court appearance last August, Kinahan did not have any legal representation.

Medvedev disqualified for hitting spectator with ball

06.10.2026 11:34 Daniil Medvedev is disqualified from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic.

Irish budget to tackle childcare and energy costs

06.10.2026 11:34 The threshold at which people start paying the higher income tax rate is also expected to increase.

US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia

06.10.2026 11:34 Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.

Mass school protests begin in France after days of clashes

06.10.2026 11:34 Students who have been demanding more investment in education are being joined by parents and some big unions.

Spain PM pins hopes on housing crisis to help win snap election

06.10.2026 11:34 Calling of a snap election was not a knee-jerk reaction from Pedro Sánchez but a carefully thought-out manoeuvre, Guy Hedgecoe reports from Madrid.

How Spain's housing crisis has resulted in an early general election

05.10.2026 12:36 A series of measures to tackle the housing crisis were defeated in parliament on Friday

Spanish PM Sánchez calls early election after housing protests

05.10.2026 12:36 Sánchez says Spain will head to the polls on 29 November after recent defeats on measures aimed at addressing the country's housing crisis.

Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit

04.10.2026 13:35 Footage shows a drone hitting the Pivnichyi Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.

Protesters across Spain demand action over housing crisis

03.10.2026 15:04 More than 50 protests are planned to take place on Saturday after the government failed to get emergency legislation through parliament.