French police raid on National Rally HQ prompts outrage from party leader
France’s far-right National Rally party has accused authorities of a “new harassment campaign”, after police raided its headquarters in an inquiry into its campaign finances. Party president Jordan Bardella said…
Justin Bieber drops new surprise album
Canadian singer Justin Bieber has surprised fans by releasing a new album titled Swag. The record features 20 songs with track names including Dadz Love, Devotion and Therapy Session and…
Moscow shrugs off Trump’s irritation with Putin
Any analysis of Donald Trump’s current thinking on Russia risks getting out of date very quickly. Read too much into an individual tweet, post or off-the-cuff comment by the US…
China rejects German claim it targeted military plane with laser
China has disputed Germany’s claim that it targeted a military plane with a laser fired from a warship, as a diplomatic spat between the two countries deepens. Germany accused China…
Russia’s summer push in Ukraine targets three fronts but faces stern resistance
Abdujalil Abdurasulov BBC News in Kyiv BBC Visual Journalism Team Russian defence ministry Russia has tried to open up a third front in eastern Ukraine While Russia’s overnight drone and…
Greece suspends asylum applications for migrants from North Africa
Greece has suspended the processing of asylum applications from North Africa for three months after a surge in migrant numbers. Arrivals by boat from the region will be arrested and…
At least 150 people missing in Kerr County in Texas
Watch: Texas resident survived floods by standing on electrical box for three hours At least 150 people are still missing in a single Texas county five days after deadly and…
Gaza truce talks reportedly stall despite Netanyahu-Trump meeting
Rushdi Abualouf Gaza correspondent Watch: Hegseth greets Netanyahu at the Pentagon Negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar on a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal have stalled after…
Kurdish PKK to lay down arms in big step towards ending Turkey conflict
Ayse Sayin BBC Turkish in Ankara Paul Kirby Europe digital editor DELIL SOULEIMAN/AFP Imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan still commands support among many Kurds After 40 years of armed struggle…
Christian Horner sacked as team principal by Red Bull after 20 years
While Horner has been removed from his role, it has not been made clear if he has formally departed the company or if a settlement or severance is in place.…