World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures

10.08.2026 17:00 Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.

Watch: What we know about suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan

10.08.2026 17:00 Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan, one of the world's most wanted men, has spent his first night in custody in Ireland after being extradited from Dubai.

How Kinahan's hearing unfolded inside the courtroom in Dublin

10.08.2026 11:15 Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appeared in court and was charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation after being extradited from Dubai.

Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident

09.08.2026 22:45 Police are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts.

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan returning to Ireland in high-security operation

09.08.2026 16:15 The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.

Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast

09.08.2026 16:15 Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.

Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?

09.08.2026 16:15 The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.

Watch: Moment opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo's acting PM

08.08.2026 21:15 Lawmakers and police officers had to intervene after Alliance party MP Time Kadrijaj hurled at least four eggs towards Kosovo's acting prime minister Albin Kurti.

Kidnapped rare Serbian eagle freed into wild after rescue

08.08.2026 01:45 Feliks the eagle was abducted as he first flew the nest in Serbia and wound up in the Middle East with poachers who demanded a ransom.

Spain threatens retaliation if Italy fails to lift border controls after Ceuta crossings

07.08.2026 19:45 Italy has said it will not accept "ultimatums or impositions" after the mass crossing of migrants from Morocco to Ceuta last week.

Spanish police arrest 78 people in bust of 'one of largest' smuggling networks

07.08.2026 19:45 The group moved synthetic drugs from Spain to Algeria, then used the return journey to smuggle migrants and weapons.

Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projects

07.08.2026 19:45 The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact

07.08.2026 19:45 Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East.

Norway call for Infantino to resign as Mexico and Argentina back president

07.08.2026 19:45 The Norwegian Football Federation calls for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign after he attempted to sell off stakes in the World Cup.

German airport drone-bomb: Could Russia be involved?

07.08.2026 13:45 The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany.