Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children amounts to crime against humanity, UN says

10.03.2026 23:15 Vladimir Putin's direct involvement in the forcible deportation of Ukrainian children has been visible from the outset, the UN says.

Lebanese man jailed in Germany for Hezbollah membership

10.03.2026 23:15 The court heard how the 35-year-old had a key role procuring products for Hezbollah's drones programme.

Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war

10.03.2026 23:15 President Putin pits himself as a potential mediator but that's not an easy sell, writes the BBC's Russia editor.

Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits drop

10.03.2026 17:00 Europe's largest carmaker said post-tax profits had dropped to their lowest level since 2016.

Hundreds of teenagers report for duty as Croatia reinstates conscription

09.03.2026 16:45 Training will cover everything from traditional skills through to drone control and cyberwarfare techniques and countermeasures.

Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf

09.03.2026 16:45 The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.

Blast outside Belgium synagogue was 'antisemitic act', mayor says

09.03.2026 16:45 The explosion took place around 04:00 in front of the synagogue and caused no injuries, police say.

Police release images of Oslo US embassy explosion suspect

09.03.2026 16:45 Norwegian police say their investigation so far shows Sunday's blast was caused by an improvised device.

Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'

09.03.2026 04:45 Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor in German match

09.03.2026 04:45 A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor in a German second division match as the referee was went to the pitchside screen to check a penalty award.

War fuels debate in Cyprus over UK military bases

08.03.2026 22:45 “British Bases Out” is the slogan of Cypriot protesters after a drone strike targeted the RAF Akrotiri airbase.

Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster

08.03.2026 22:45 More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.

Finnish duo win wacky wife-carrying race

08.03.2026 22:45 The UK's Wife Carrying Race in Surrey is "certainly chaotic", says its director.

US embassy in Oslo hit by explosion, Norway police say

08.03.2026 11:00 No injuries are reported after the blast in the Norwegian capital in the early hours on Sunday.

Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills seven

07.03.2026 11:01 Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says ten other people - including children - are injured as rescuers continue to search through rubble.