Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government

18.05.2026 18:00 The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".

Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war

18.05.2026 12:00 Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.

Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man

18.05.2026 12:00 The tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen", according to local media reports.

Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia

18.05.2026 12:00 Ukraine's president says the strikes are a "justified" response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria

18.05.2026 00:00 The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.

Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision

17.05.2026 11:46 Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.

Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight

16.05.2026 23:45 Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.

Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation

16.05.2026 23:45 Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.

Swatch shuts stores after crowds queue for new watch

16.05.2026 23:45 Hundreds of people queue outside branches across the UK to get the £335 item.

Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves

16.05.2026 17:30 Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.

Eurovision final: Sex, violins and seven other things to look out for

16.05.2026 17:30 A guide to the stand-out moments of Eurovision 2026, ahead of Saturday night's final in Vienna.

Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele

16.05.2026 05:30 Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.

Prisoner swap goes ahead as Kyiv mourns 24 killed in Russian strike on flats

15.05.2026 17:15 Among the victims in Kyiv was 12-year-old Lyubava Yakovleva, whose father was killed during the war.

Boy, 15, shot dead in France as prosecutors blame drug war

15.05.2026 17:15 Prosecutors in Nantes say the shooting was drug-related, but the victim's aunt says he was not involved.

AI vigilante trap snares alleged paedophile ex-teacher in France

15.05.2026 17:15 The 66-year-old handed himself in after an influencer used AI to pose as a 14-year-old girl and broadcast their conversation online.