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Andy Burnham says he would enter Labour leadership contest | BBC Newscast

The first televised debate from the Makerfield by-election has taken place in a special edition of Question Time.

Adam and Chris reunite after Question Time to discuss all the biggest moments, including Andy Burnham’s clearest confirmation yet that he will stand in a Labour leadership election - but will he trigger one?

00:00 Intro
00:32 Trust in politicians and why this by-election is happening
01:32 Andy Burnham confirms he would enter a Labour leadership contest
07:03 Audience anger at...

Is Trump losing his grip on the Republican Party? | Americast

Could Democrats flip Iowa from the Republicans?

It’s a state Trump has won three times and Republicans have dominated for more than a decade. The last senate race the Democrats won there was Barack Obama’s victory in 2008, before he went on to win the presidential nomination. But now, overnight primary results from Iowa are leaving Democrats feeling optimistic.

Justin, Sarah and Anthony break down the key races, including a well-funded, gun-owning Democratic gubernatorial candidate who is ...

Two dead in Kenya amid protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan | BBC News

Two people have been shot dead in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki amid protests against US plans to establish an Ebola isolation centre at a military base nearby, the BBC has learnt.

The circumstances of their deaths are not clear, and officials have not commented on the matter. A police spokesperson told the Reuters news agency he was not aware of any deaths.

On Monday, hundreds of demonstrators marched through the town's streets, after the US plan to establish an Ebola treatment faci...

BBC on roof of Romanian flats hit by Russian drone | BBC News

A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.

Friday's incident in the eastern town of Galați, near the border with Ukraine, was condemned by Romania's fellow members of Nato and the EU. Ukraine said it proved again that Russia posed "a real threat" to Europe.

Romanian President Nicușor Dan said the drone was likely hit by Ukrainian air defences over Kyiv's territory, altering its trajectory. Russian President Vladimir Put...

Russian drone hits Romanian apartment block | BBC News

A Russian drone hit an apartment block in Romania causing a fire and wounding two people, officials say.

The incident happened on Friday in the town of Galati - close to Romania's eastern border with Ukraine and Moldova.

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte said "Russia's reckless behaviour is a danger to us all", while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Russia's "war of aggression had crossed yet another line".

Russian drones have strayed across Romania's border a num...

Nato chief welcomes US sending 5,000 troops to Poland ahead of foreign ministers meeting | BBC News

Nato foreign ministers are meeting amid increasing tensions within the defence alliance over the war in the Iran and the global fallout.

The meeting will discuss the preparation for the Ankara summit this summer, spending strategy and support for Ukraine.

The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the BBC that reports about the reduction of US troops in Europe would also be discussed, he added that President Trump was 'disappointed' with Nato allies over their lack of support.

But earli...

Will Rachel Reeves' summer tax cuts make a difference to the cost of living? | BBC Newscast

The chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a series of measures aimed at reducing the costs for families in the summer holidays.

Ticket prices for families at various attractions such as theme parks, zoos and museums will be cheaper during the summer holidays through a cut to VAT, the chancellor has said. The government didn’t however announce any major package of support aimed at energy costs.

On Thursday it was also revealed that UK migration had dropped to 171,00 almost half of 2024’s ...

Former Cuban president Raúl Castro indicted in US | BBC News

The US government has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro on charges of conspiracy to kill US nationals over a fatal attack on two planes in 1996.

Castro, who was armed forces minister at the time, is also charged with destruction of aircraft and four counts of murder - if found guilty, he could face life in prison.

Current President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel claimed the charges are a "political" manoeuvre and says they are "devoid of any legal foundation".

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Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists | BBC News

There has been international condemnation of Israel's treatment of pro-Palestinian activists who were on board a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli naval forces.

The US, the UK, France, Italy and Canada were among the countries which expressed outrage after far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video, showing himself taunting activists kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs.

His actions also drew rare criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Ben...

UK net migration down 48% year on year | BBC News

Net migration to the UK fell to 171,000 in 2025, new figures show - the lowest level since 2012, excluding the Covid pandemic

The figure reached a peak of 944,000 in the year to March 2023, but has been falling.

The Office for National Statistics said the main reason behind the fall last year was a drop in non-EU nationals arriving for "work-related reasons", which was down 47%.

However, the decrease in net migration is "likely to be temporary", the Migration Observatory said, as "lowe...

Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists | BBC News

There has been international condemnation of Israel's treatment of pro-Palestinian activists who were on board a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli naval forces.

The US, the UK, France, Italy and Canada were among the countries which expressed outrage after far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video showing himself taunting activists kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs.

His actions also drew rare criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjam...

An American friendly guide to the UK's political crisis | The Global Story

Why Britain keeps losing prime ministers? This is an American friendly guide to UK politics.

In the decade since Britain voted to leave the European Union, the country has cycled through six prime ministers, victims of both their own decisions, and global pressures.

Now, Sir Keir Starmer, the current prime minister and leader of the left-leaning Labour party, could be the seventh leader to fall, under pressure from members of his own party who feel he has failed to tackle key issues like...

Why is the UK so bad at high speed rail? | BBC Newscast

Today, its been revealed HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned.

It has been revealed trains will not start running until between 2036 and 2039, up to six years later than the most recent official target of 2033. As of March 2026, £44.2bn has already been spent on the programme. Adam and Faisal discuss how we have got to this point.

And, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed that up to 57 individuals and 20 companies could face criminal charges over the ...

Does a Labour leadership race mean another UK Brexit debate? | BBC Newscast

In a speech at which he confirmed he would run to become Labour leader, Wes Streeting has said that he would ‘one day’ like the UK to rejoin the EU.

Greater Manchester Mayor, who also wants to run, Andy Burnham has said similar things in the past, he’d first have to win a by-election in Makerfield - an area that voted to leave.

So, are Labour going to go to war over the issue again? Does it put Burnham in a tricky position? And is it what the public wants?

00:00 A reverse Andy Burnham
03:3...

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Israel's Eurovision entry 'shocked' by protests during semi-final show | BBC News

Israel's contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest, Noam Bettan, has said he was surprised by protests that disrupted his semi-final performance.

Several audience members - including one with "Free Palestine" written across his chest - were removed from Vienna's Wiener Stadthalle on Tuesday night after chants of "stop the genocide" were heard during the song.

Israel's presence at Eurovision has been contentious since the start of the war in Gaza in 2023.

The public broadcasters of five cou...

Could Democrats lose control of California? | BBC Americast

It’s the world’s fourth largest economy, with over 40 million people and home to some of the world’s most powerful tech companies. So why aren’t the Democratic party’s biggest names queuing up for a chance to run California?

Voting has started in a primary to decide who will run to replace Governor Gavin Newsom. Democrats have been scrambling after its frontrunner Rep Eric Swalwell dropped out following allegations of sexual misconduct, and without a blockbuster candidate such as Kamala Harr...

Eurovision: A song contest in turmoil | The Global Story

This Saturday, the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest final takes place in Vienna, and this year’s competition is again mired in controversy.

A boycott over Israel’s participation by several countries, including Spain and Ireland, threatens to put the competition’s stance of political neutrality to the test. And it is part of a wider debate over which countries should be allowed to compete in prestigious international arts and sports competitions.

We speak to William Lee Adams, a c...

Will Wes Streeting challenge Keir Starmer? | BBC Newscast

Today, the government has laid out their plans for new legislation in the King’s speech, amid speculation that Wes Streeting is going to launch a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer as soon as Thursday.

It’s rumoured that Streeting wanted to wait in order to not distract from the speech, but the rising speculation has dominated headlines and the commons.

What was actually in the King’s speech? And what might lay ahead for the PM and the Labour party? Adam is joined by Chris and Fa...

Can Keir Starmer fight off the pressure to resign? | BBC Newscast

Keir Starrmer has said he will “get on with governing” despite another day of increasing pressure on him to resign from the Labour party.

Four ministers resigned on Tuesday, and more MPs have called for the Prime Minister to stand down. But so far no formal leadership contest has been triggered.

Meanwhile more than 100 MPs are understood to have signed a statement backing the PM, saying "this is no time for a leadership contest". Adam, Chris and Alex reflect on whether Starmer can survie th...

Tourists on hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolating in hospital | BBC News

A passenger of a cruise ship that was struck by an outbreak of hantavirus has shown symptoms of the disease while being repatriated to France, the country's prime minister has said.

Sébastien Lecornu said the French national developed symptoms while on a chartered flight from Tenerife to Paris, and so all five evacuated from the MV Hondius had been "immediately placed in strict isolation until further notice”.

Meanwhile, twenty Britons are beginning 45 days of self-isolation in the UK at Ar...

Why Elon Musk is even more powerful than you think | The Global Story

It has been a year since billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk left his informal position in President Trump’s White House in May 2025.

But behind the scenes, Musk has been busy.

Musk has spent the last few weeks in a California courtroom, where he is suing his former business partner, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

In January, Musk applied for permission with the US government to launch a million satellites into orbit, some of which he says will serve as solar AI data centres. And he is pre...

Met Gala raises $42m as stars attend ‘Fashion is Art’ night | BBC News

The Met Gala has raised $42m for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute at this year’s event in New York.

Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams were among the co-hosts, as celebrities including Rihanna, Jay-Z and Blake Lively attended under the theme “Fashion is Art”.

But the event drew criticism over the growing presence of tech billionaires, with figures linked to companies like OpenAI and Meta reportedly hosting tables.

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Germany: US troops in both countries' interests | BBC News

Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has said US troops in his country was in the interest of both Germany and the US.

Speaking to the DPA news agency, Pistorius stressed "the presence of American soldiers in Europe, and particularly in Germany, is in our interest and in the interest of the US".

The Nato military alliance said it was seeking clarification from Washington.

On Saturday, US President Donald Trump said further cuts could take place, without providing details. The US ...

US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 | BBC News

The US Defence Department plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, as a spat between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran continues.

The decision comes a day after Trump criticised Merz, who suggested the US had been "humiliated" by Iranian negotiators.

The US has a significant military presence in Germany, with more than 36,000 active duty troops assigned to bases across the country as of last December.

Defence Minister Boris Pistorius ...

Why is Universal's newest theme park coming to this English town? | In Case You Missed It

Universal is building it’s first ever European theme park in... Bedford?

So, what happens when a global entertainment giant decides to build a billion-pound resort in a quiet English town?

In this video, we look at why Universal chose Bedford, what’s been confirmed so far, and how this development could change the South East of England forever.
Will you be visiting? Let us know in the comments.

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00:00 - Universal….Bedford
00:38 - Why Bedford?
02:01 - How big i...

Trump claims King Charles 'agrees' Iran shouldn't have nuclear weapon in banquet speech | BBC News

US President Donald Trump said King Charles believes Iran must not have a nuclear weapon, telling a White House banquet: "Charles agrees with me - even more than I do”.

At the dinner, King Charles reiterated the importance of Nato and other alliances with the US in a "contested world”.

But for the most part, the King and Trump kept the mood light, with the royal teasing: "If It wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French”.

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Why is the UK's nuclear deterrent at the end of a Scottish loch? | In Case You Missed It

Hidden at the end of a Scottish loch sits one of the most important military sites in Europe.

Faslane is home to the UK’s fleet of nuclear‑armed submarines, but why are nuclear weapons based in Scotland?

Does their presence make the UK safer or Scotland a target?

This video explores the story of Faslane and ask how the nuclear deterrent actually works.

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1. Russia may attack Nato in next four years, German defence chief warns - https...

White House says Donald Trump 'stands by' Secret Service as shooting suspect due in court | BBC News

A White House official said US President Donald Trump is "standing by the leadership of Secret Service" after the shooting at a Washington DC hotel on Saturday.

The official said Trump believes his agents "did an excellent job neutralising the shooter and moving the president, first lady, vice-president and cabinet to safety".

The White House also said a meeting will take place this week to discuss security procedures.

Cole Tomas Allen was arrested after apparently opening fire near a ...

Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali | BBC News

Explosions and sustained gunfire have been reported in Mali's capital, Bamako, as armed groups launch apparently co-ordinated attacks across the country.

The military said in a statement on Saturday that "fighting is ongoing", adding "our defence and security forces are currently engaged in repelling the attackers".

Witnesses have told news agency Reuters of explosions and gunfire around Kati, home to a major military base outside the capital. Soldiers have been deployed to block off road...

UK to send riot-trained police to France in £662m small boats deal | BBC News

Riot-trained police will be sent to beaches in France as part of a new £662m deal with the UK to stop illegal migrants from crossing the English Channel.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood signed the three-year agreement with France on Thursday, which will see at least 50 police officers, trained in "riot and crowd control tactics", drafted in to tackle violence and "hostile crowds".

The deal will involve France deploying millions of pounds worth of drones, two helicopters, and a camera syste...

EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine | BBC News

Ukraine says it has resumed pumping Russian oil through a pipeline into Hungary and Slovakia, bringing to an end months of deadlock over a €90bn (£78bn) loan seen as vital European Union support for Kyiv.

Soon afterwards, EU ambassadors meeting in Brussels gave preliminary approval to the loan, as well as a 20th package of sanctions on Russia, officials said.

It is now expected to be signed off on Thursday.

Although the funding was agreed last December, Hungary's Viktor Orbán slapped a vet...

Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump? | BBC Americast

Why is an oyster fisherman with a controversial past splitting the Democrats?

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Why has an oyster fisherman from Maine - criticised for having a Nazi tattoo - become a frontrunner for the Democrats, and one of their best hopes to help take back the US Senate in this year’s midterm elections?

The north eastern state of Maine has become integral for Democrats as they look to unseat Republican senator Susan Collins, and elect their first Dem...

Keir Starmer 'furious' he wasn't told about Mandelson failed security vetting | BBC Newscast

The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says it's "staggering" he was not told Lord Mandelson had failed security vetting for his appointment as US ambassador

Speaking from a summit in France, the prime minister says he's "absolutely furious" and will update MPs in Parliament on Monday

Opposition leaders are calling for Starmer to resign, with Tory leader Kemi Badenoch saying the PM's position is "untenable"

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Why has US President Donald Trump fallen out with the Pope? | The Global Story

Pope Leo XIV has said he has “no fear of the Trump administration”, after his criticism of the Iran war drew scorn from President Donald Trump.

On Sunday, the US President called the Pope “weak on crime and terrible on foreign policy”, and posted a now-deleted AI image of himself depicted as a Christ-like figure.The posts caused outrage among Catholics and the religious right, but he has said he will not apologise to the Pope.

We speak to BBC presenter and author Edward Stourton, who has re...

I watched Hungary’s 16-year Viktor Orbán era crumble | BBC News

Hungary has seen a historic election result. After 16 years in power, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been ousted from the role.

Péter Magyar’s Tisza party won a comfortable "super majority" with two-thirds of the seats in parliament, meaning the party will be able to change the constitution.

The defeat will mean a huge reset of Hungary's relationships with the rest of the world.

Orbán has been a close partner of both US President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin, and ...

Has Trump's feud with Pope Leo crossed a line with Catholics? | Global News Podcast

There is continuing criticism from Catholics around the world, as US President Donald Trump's feud with Pope Leo escalates. Trump said Pope Leo XIV was "weak", and posted an AI-generated image of himself on Truth Social, which many people believe depicted him as Jesus.

The image, which has now been deleted, showed Trump appearing to heal a sick man in a hospital bed. He said it showed him as a doctor. The image post came hours after the president posted a lengthy message criticising the pont...

Trump deletes portrait as Jesus Christ figure - after feud with Pope over Iran | BBC News

Donald Trump has removed a controversial Truth Social post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure, after a growing backlash.

The AI-generated image, which showed Trump appearing to heal a sick man in a hospital bed, sparked fierce criticism from across the US political spectrum, including from some of Trump's most ardent supporters.

It was published hours after Trump posted a lengthy message attacking Pope Leo XIV, a vocal critic of the US and Israeli military operation in Iran, calling h...

Who is Péter Magyar and why does his victory over Viktor Orban matter to Trump? | BBC News

Péter Magyar has won the Hungarian election, ending Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power.

Preliminary election results, based on more than 98% of counted votes, put his Tisza party on course for an extraordinary 138 seats, with Orbán's Fidesz on 55 and the far-right Our Homeland on six.

The landslide will not only allow Magyar to overturn Orbán's increasingly unpopular domestic policies, but reset Hungary's global relationships.

Orbán has been a close partner of both US President Donald Trump...

US-Iran talks fail - what happens next? | BBC Newscast

Today, we look at what the failure to reach an agreement between the US and Iran means for the war in the Middle East and the world.

We also look at what stopped an agreement between the two sides, after differing accounts emerge.

Victoria Derbyshire and Nick Watt are joined by political correspondent Joe Pike, who has the latest on the UK-US row over the Chagos Islands.

And could an election in Hungary reshape political power in Europe?

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Hungarians vote in big numbers on whether to end Orbán rule and elect rival | BBC News

Hungarians are going to the polls in large numbers, in a vote that could bring down Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years.

It could also have significant repercussions for the rest of Europe, the US and Russia.

Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who formed a grassroots party, Tisza, after splitting from the ruling Fidesz party.

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How Pakistan helped secure a ceasefire between the US and Iran | BBC News

Pakistan has acted as an intermediary between Iran and the US over the last few weeks, passing messages between the two. Speaking anonymously, a Pakistan source told the BBC that the talks continued "at pace".

US President Donald Trump has referred to the head of Pakistan's armed forces, Field Marshall Asim Munir, as his "favourite" Field Marshall and said that he knows Iran "better than most".

A statement signed by the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, Denmark, and others welcomed the ...

JD Vance backs Orbán's re-election bid in Budapest | BBC News

US vice president JD Vance has flown to Budapest to offer his support for Hungarian president Victor Orbán.

The veteran prime minister is a key European ally of the Trump administration, as well as being Russian President Vladimir Putin's closest partner in the EU.

Orbán's main rival Péter Magyar is well ahead in most opinion polls.

Catherine Belton, a journalist for The Washington Post, described the Hungarian president as an “important symbol and model” for the Maga movement and the K...

Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz | BBC News

US President Donald Trump has threatened to blow up electricity plants, oil wells and water desalination plants in Iran if the country does not meet his new Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

A number of infrastructure and civilian targets have already been hit during the war; the US and Israel say some were related to military operations, while others were accidental.

If the US carries out its threat to strike civilian infrastructure in Iran it will "undoubtedly be met with a...

Are the Democrats ready to win back Congress? | BBC Americast

Excitement has been building among some Democrats after the party won a special election in Florida last week in a district that includes Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach.

This win, along with several others recently, suggests the party may have the momentum heading into November’s midterm elections, when they’ll be looking to reclaim control of the House, and possibly even the Senate.

Despite the optimism, some Democrats are cautious about the party’s progress as frustration ...

Oil prices soar after US President Donald Trump threatens more Iran strikes | BBC News

Oil prices started climbing again after US President Donald Trump reiterated threats to hit Iran "extremely hard" in the coming weeks and failed to give concrete details on how the war will end.

He said that the US would complete its strategic objectives for the war "very shortly" and spend the next two to three weeks bombing Iran "back to the Stone Ages".

Brent crude briefly surged past $109 a barrel and stock markets in the US, Europe and Asia fell following Trump's address from the Whi...

Grappling with the Iran war energy crisis | Global News Podcast

As the US-Israel war with Iran continues to disrupt the price and supply of fuel, governments around the world are introducing measures to control demand and relieve cost pressures.

Several Asian countries - which get the majority of their oil and gas shipped from the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz - have introduced four-day work weeks or work-from-home rules to save gasoline. The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency, while Cambodia has cut fuel taxes.

Filling stations ...

“Go get your own oil`' - Trump’s message to allies who don’t back Iran campaign | BBC News

Donald Trump has told European countries that have refused to back the war in Iran: “go get your own oil”. The US President made the comments on his Truth Social media platform. The price of oil rose on global markets following his tirade.

Some countries in Europe have actively opposed the military action, such as Spain which has denied the US use of bases and airspace,

Mr Trump also wrote: “… all of those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the strait of Hormuz, like the Unite...

Israel's 'Gaza model' for Lebanon | Global News Podcast

The Minister of Defense of Israel has said a buffer zone will be set up inside southern Lebanon and that Israel will keep security control over a swathe of the territory, even after the end of the current war against the armed group Hezbollah. Israel Katz said the area to be occupied would go up to the Litani River - about 30km from the border with Israel. The plan has drawn criticism from the UN, European nations and Canada - who called it "a violation of territorial sovereignty".

Israel Ka...

Special Report: Inside Iran - as US says war may be over in two weeks| BBC News

America’s top diplomat Marco Rubio has said he believes that the war with Iran may be “done in a couple of weeks”. The US Secretary of State was speaking at a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Paris.

Donal Trump has again insisted that Iran must open up the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.

The BBC has gained rare access inside Iran’s capital Tehran, after four weeks of war.

Jane Hill presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Nawal Al-Maghafi and James Landale.

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Rubio expects war to end 'weeks, not months' | BBC News

The US expects to end its operation in Iran in "weeks, not months", US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in France

He said the US can achieve its goals "without any ground troops" being deployed to Iran and he added Tehran may decide to set up a tolling system for the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian state media has reported claims made by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that US-Israeli strikes are targeting civilian sites.

Araghchi said two of Iran's ...

Has Iran rejected a US peace plan? | BBC Newscast

Iran has rejected the US peace plan as “excessive”.

The US plan, which has not been made public, reportedly includes Iran dismantling its nuclear facilities in exchange for the lifting of sanctions. In response Iran has released its own conditions for ending the war through state television. Adam is joined by Chief North America Correspondent Gary O’Donoghue.

And the former Google executive Matt Brittin has been confirmed as the BBC's new director general. The ex-president of Google's ...

Ex-Google boss Matt Brittin confirmed as new BBC director general | BBC News

Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been confirmed as the BBC's new director general.

The ex-president of Google's Europe, Middle East and Africa operations will replace Tim Davie, who said he was resigning in November following the controversy over how Panorama edited a speech by US President Donald Trump.

BBC chairman Samir Shah said Brittin, who left Google in 2025 after 18 years, "brings to the BBC deep experience of leading a high-profile and highly-complex organisation through ...

Are Iranian missiles capable of hitting the UK? | BBC Newscast

Today, Laura, Paddy and Henry discuss whether Iranian missiles could feasibly strike the UK, as Israel has claimed.

The Israeli Defence Force said Iranian missiles "can reach London, Paris or Berlin."

The claim was prompted by an attempted but unsuccessful missile strike on the UK-US Diego Garcia base.

Sir Richard Shirreff, a former senior Nato commander has told Paddy we should take the the claim seriously, but cabinet minister Steve Reed told Laura there is "no assessment to substantiate...

President Trump says he may “wind down” Iran war and let others police region | BBC News

President Trump has said he is considering 'winding down' the war with Iran and leaving other countries to 'police' the Strait of Hormuz, the key sea lane through which around a fifth of the world’s oil and gas is transported.

Trump said the US was “getting very close to meeting our objectives”. He repeated an earlier claim that the US doesn’t use the strait of Hormuz, and said therefore other nations who do will have to “guard and police” it.

Writing in a post on his Truth Social platfor...

Meningitis cases linked to outbreak in Kent, UK rises to 29 | BBC News

The UK Health Security Agency says that 29 cases of confirmed or probable meningitis have now been recorded, linked to the outbreak in Kent, UK.

The family of an 18-year-old who died during the outbreak called for a vaccine to be made available to teenagers and young adults.

Juliette Kenny died on 14 March, the day after she started showing symptoms, her father said.

The outbreak was first announced publicly on 13 March with local nightclub Club Chemistry linked to a number of cases.

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UK and allies condemn Iran attacks on oil and gas facilities | BBC News

In a joint statement, the leaders of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan, have condemned Iran's attacks on civilian infrastructure, and have called on it to stop its threats to vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

“Freedom of navigation is a fundamental principle of international law," the statement from the leaders of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan said.

"The effects of Iran’s actions will be felt by people in all parts of the world, especially...

Gas prices in UK and Europe soar after strikes on energy facilities in Qatar and Iran | BBC News

The price of gas has risen sharply in the UK and Europe following an attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan energy complex.

Gas prices jumped by about 25% on wholesale markets in the UK and Europe in early trading, before easing slightly.

The price of gas in Europe is more than double the level seen before the US-Israeli war with Iran began.

Oil is also trading higher, with Brent crude jumping 10% to above $119 a barrel at one point, before slipping back.

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Trump threatens to ‘massively blow up’ major Iranian gas field after strikes in Qatar | BBC News

US President Donald Trump threatened to “massively blow up” a major Iranian gas field, after Iran attacked Qatar's Ras Laffan in retaliation to an Israeli attack on its South Pars gas field.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the US "knew nothing" of Israel's strike, and threatened an escalation if Iran attacks Qatar again.

If Iran does strike Qatar again, Trump said the US will "will massively blow up the entirety of the South Pars Gas Field at an amount of strength and power that Ira...

Iran War: Oil and gas prices surge after Israel strikes world’s biggest gas field | BBC News

Oil prices leapt to nearly $110 a barrel after Iran reported an airstrike on the world's largest natural gas field and threatened reprisals across the Gulf region.

Iran's said a fire at the South Pars petrochemical complex was under control but warned it would take "decisive action" in response to the strike on its energy infrastructure.

Later, Qatar accused Iran of causing “extensive damage" at its state owned petroleum company facilities at Ras Laffan.

In Iran’s capital, large crowds ...

Starmer makes a deal with Zelensky, as Trump hits out at Europe | BBC Newscast

President Volodymyr Zelensky has been in London to agree a new defence partnership with the UK, with Downing Street hoping to unite “Ukrainian expertise and the UK's industrial base" to manufacture drones.

But while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Zelensky were meeting one side of the Atlantic, US President Donald Trump was changing his mind on whether he needs Nato support in the Strait of Hormuz again.

During a meeting with the Irish Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, President Trump hit out ...

President Trump wants Nato to intervene in Iran, but it say it's "already stepped up" | BBC Newscast

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his requests for support from Nato allies in securing the Strait of Hormuz - days after saying "we don’t need” UK aircraft carriers in the Middle East.

For now, the UK PM and other European allies are holding off - with Sir Keir Starmer saying the UK doesn’t want to get drawn into the wider US-Israeli war with Iran.

James and Chris are joined by Panorama film maker Jane Corbin to discuss the ongoing disagreement between the two sides of the Atlantic...

Meningitis: What do I need to know? | BBC News

Hundreds of students have been queueing at the University of Kent for antibiotics after two people died in a meningitis outbreak.

Tributes have been paid to one of the victims, Juliette, a Year 13 student at a grammar school in Faversham. A 21-year-old university student has also died.

Eleven other people are understood to be seriously ill and more than 30,000 people in the Canterbury area are being contacted by the UK Health Security Agency about the outbreak.

The BBC’s Health Editor H...

LIVE: Meningitis: What Do I Need to Know? | BBC News

Hundreds of students are queueing at the University of Kent for antibiotics after two people died in a meningitis outbreak.

Tributes have been paid to one of the victims, Juliette, a Year 13 student at a grammar school in Faversham. A 21-year-old university student has also died.

Eleven other people are understood to be seriously ill and more than 30,000 people in the Canterbury area are being contacted by the UK Health Security Agency about the outbreak.

Hugh Pym, The BBC’s Health Editor ...

President Donald Trump warns US will hit Iran 'very hard' in coming days | BBC News

US President Donald Trump has said that Iran will be hit "very hard" over the next week, adding "we've already damaged them so badly".

Earlier, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran's new supreme leader is in hiding, "wounded" and "likely disfigured", though these claims are yet to be verified.

Meanwhile, the US has loosened sanctions preventing other countries buying Russian oil and petroleum already loaded on vessels at sea to try to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the w...

Trump tells Iran to surrender claiming its airforce and navy are "gone" | BBC News

Donald Trump has called on Iran to surrender, claiming it no longer has the ability to defend itself against US and Israeli attacks.

The US President said that Iran’s air force and navy were “gone”. He claimed: "We’re destroying more of Iran’s missile and drone capability every single hour, knocking them out... Iran have no air force, they have no air defence. All of their airplanes are gone, their communications are gone.... Their navy is gone”.

Trump also said he must “be involved in...

President Trump ‘not happy’ with Starmer over Iran | BBC Newscast

President Donald Trump has criticised the UK’s initial response to US-Israeli strikes on Iran, saying ‘this is not Winston Churchill we’re dealing with.’ He says he’s not happy with the UK and tells reporters at the White House “everything’s been knocked out in Iran.”
 
Today, the UK government confirmed it will deploy HMS Dragon and helicopters with counter-drone capabilities to protect Cyprus after attacks on a British base. It comes as Israel says it has carried out new attacks on Iran’s “...

US and Israel launch attack on Iran, as Trump says 'major combat operations' under way | BBC News

Israel and the US have launched an attack on Iran, with explosions reported in five cities including the capital, Tehran.

President Donald Trump confirmed that the US has launched "major combat operations" in Iran, while Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says his country launched a "pre-emptive" strike on Tehran.

The US president posted an eight-minute video on his social media platform, Truth Social claiming that Iran, "attempted to rebuild their nuclear program and to continue develo...

Can the Democrats take Texas from Trump? | BBC Americast

The midterm elections are under way - in the Republican stronghold of Texas at least. Early voting has begun in the primaries and Democrats are hopeful they could win a Texas Senate seat for the first time in over 30 years.

The election will have national consequences - Texas is one of America’s political power centres, and Republicans from here have dominated the national agenda from immigration, to the courts, to reshaping electoral districts. Taking back Texas could help Democrats take ba...

Jersey approves assisted dying law | BBC News

A law to allow terminally ill adults the right to choose to end their own lives has been approved in Jersey.

It marks the final legislative stage for the landmark proposals before they get Royal Assent in the UK - and once approved the first legal assisted deaths could happen as early as next summer.

Those eligible are people with terminal illnesses causing unbearable suffering where they are expected to die within six months, or 12 months for those with neurodegenerative conditions such as...

BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud | BBC News

WARNING: Contains graphic imagery of victims of stabbings and shootings, as well images of those killed in street violence.

Mexico's president has praised the special forces for "bringing down" the country's most wanted man, drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.

Oseguera, better known as "El Mencho", died in custody on Sunday, shortly after being captured amid a bloody firefight in Jalisco.

But in another Mexican cartel hotspot – Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state – the vacuum left by t...

Riding Trump's tariff 'rollercoaster' | Global News Podcast

The fallout from US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs continues.

Last year he laid sweeping levies on dozens of countries. But in the last few days, they were struck down by the US Supreme Court. And President Trump responded with new tariffs.

So what does this mean for the future of global trade? How are leaders in Britain, the European Union and Canada adjusting to an ever-changing trade landscape? And what does it all mean for America's rival superpower, China?

We speak to the ...

Nearly four years since war in Ukraine began | BBC News

Russia's war on Ukraine is about to enter its fifth year with no sign of an imminent peace.
 
The largest war in Europe since World War II has caused death and suffering on a massive scale for Ukraine.
 
But there have been dramatic consequences for Russia too.
 
Another round of talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine could be held at end of the week, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff.
 
There's been sustained pressure on Ukraine from US President Donal...

Ukraine War - Four years On - Zelensky insists his country will be victorious | BBC News

Four years this week after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has sent a message of defiance, telling the BBC that Ukraine will end the war victorious.

In a special interview to mark the anniversary, President Zelensky said he was against paying the price for a ceasefire deal demanded by President Vladimir Putin, by withdrawing from strategic ground that Russia has failed to capture despite sacrificing tens of thousands of soldiers.

The US President Donald...

Kremlin denies killing Alexei Navalny with dart frog poison | BBC News

The Kremlin has denied that it killed the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny two years ago, using toxin from a type of South American dart frog. Navalny died suddenly while being held prisoner in a penal colony in Siberia.

European countries including the UK have said Navalny was murdered using a poison developed from the highly poisonous frog. Scientists reached the conclusion after analysing samples from his body and identifying the poison, known as epibatidine.

Western leaders sa...

Was Alexei Navalny killed by a dart frog toxin? | Global News Podcast

Five European countries say the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed using a deadly toxin found in poison dart frogs in South America.

France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom say traces of epibatidine were found in samples from Navalny's body and "highly likely" resulted in his death in a Siberian penal colony two years ago. It says only the Russian government had the "means, motive and opportunity" to use this poison - which is apparently 200 times st...

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Russia killed Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says | BBC News

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed using a poison developed from a dart frog toxin, the UK and European allies have said.

Two years on from the death of Navalny at a Siberian penal colony, Britain and its allies have blamed the Kremlin following analysis of material samples found on his body.

There is no innocent explanation for the toxin, called epibatidine, being found in samples taken from Navalny's body, the UK Foreign Office said.

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper...

Zelensky: European unity is 'best weapon' against Russia | BBC News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Europe's unity is the best weapon against Russia, during an address at the Munich Security Conference.

He said that no country in Europe can rely on its own tech and money to defend itself, and that no country can stand alone in a full scale war.

Russia invests in breaking unity with all of us and unity in Europe, he added.

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How Trump's world order hangs over Europe | Global News Podcast

World leaders are heading for Germany, for the annual Munich Security Conference - one year since the US Vice-President JD Vance delivered a bombshell speech, lambasting European leaders and shaking the old transatlantic alliance.

Since then, the Trump White House has tipped the world order upside down with punitive trade tariffs and an unpredictable approach to countries including Ukraine, Russia, Greenland, Canada, Iran and Venezuela.

This year, the conference - which begins on Friday -...

A year inside Putin's Russia with the BBC's Steve Rosenberg | BBC Panorama

Russia has become one of the most challenging places in the world to be a journalist, where reporters face threats of intimidation, expulsion and imprisonment. BBC Panorama has followed a year in the life of the BBC’s Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, as he tries to walk the tightrope during a time of geopolitical upheaval.

He is confronted by police, suspected spies pop up and local TV crews doorstep him – all while doing his job as a reporter. Steve also reflects on how Russia has changed in...

LIVE: Jeffrey Epstein survivors to deliver press conference | BBC News

Survivors of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Democratic lawmakers are gathering in Washington to introduce "Virginia's Law".

The legislation aims to remove the statute of limitations - or a deadline to file a lawsuit - which the group say "has shielded traffickers and denied survivors their day in court".

The family of Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre will join survivors, advocates and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.

It comes after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) rel...

Former prime minister says Mandelson situation is 'serious' for Keir Starmer | BBC News

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has told the BBC the situation facing Sir Keir Starmer is "serious" and suggested he may have been "too slow to do the right things" concerning Lord Mandelson.

He also defended him as "a man of integrity" who "wants to do the right things".

He spoke to the Today programme on Radio 4 in his first interview since the latest Epstein files seemed to show Lord Mandelson gave Epstein advance notice of a €500bn bailout by the EU to save the ailing Euro in 2010.

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Venezuela approves bill to open up oil sector | BBC News

Venezuela's National Assembly has approved a reform of the country's hydrocarbons law that will allow private companies, including foreign firms, more autonomy in the country's lucrative oil sector.

Once the law is signed off by the country's interim president, it is expected to pave the way for more foreign investment in the oil industry.

US President Donald Trump has been pushing US oil companies to invest in Venezuela's vast oil reserves, despite decades of mismanagement, under-investm...

UK PM Keir Starmer meets Chinese President Xi Jinping | BBC News

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the country's relationship with China is in a "good, strong place" after "productive" talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.

Starmer added that progress has been made on issues including whisky tariffs and visa-free travel to China, with No 10 saying the two countries will "maintain frank and open dialogue on areas of disagreement".

Xi said there have been "twists and turns" in China-UK ties, but engagement is "unavoidable", while pharmaceut...

Many thousands confirmed killed in recent Iran protests | BBC News

The scale of the killings in Iran during the brutal recent crackdown on anti-government protesters is being laid bare. One human rights group, whose estimates have proved accurate in the past, says it has verified more than 6,000 deaths. The Human Rights Activists News Agency says it’s investigating reports of more than 17,000 other killings. Other estimates have put the number who have died at more than 33,000.

Evidence is emerging of the systematic killing of protesters, who took to ...

India and EU announce landmark trade deal | BBC News

The European Union and India have announced a landmark trade deal after nearly two decades of on-off talks, as both sides aim to deepen ties amid tensions with the US.

It will allow free trade of goods between the bloc of 27 European states and the world's most populous country, which together make up nearly 25% of global gross domestic product and a market of two billion people.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said it was "the mother of all deals" at a media briefing i...

EU leaders held emergency summit in Brussels to discuss Greenland | BBC News

European Union leaders held an emergency informal summit to address an escalation in transatlantic tensions regarding Greenland and US trade threats.

The EU said it will defend itself from any kind of coercion after US President Donald Trump took back his threats to impose tariffs on US allies who opposed his plan to take over Greenland.

Trump said a framework deal with the NATO secretary general would allow the US to achieve everything it’s wanted in the semi-autonomous Danish territory....

Has Trump backed down on Greenland? | Global News Podcast

After saying he would use military force to take over Greenland, and raise tariffs on countries who oppose him, President Donald Trump has walked back on both threats.

He has also said he has agreed the "framework of a future deal" with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. But that agreement does not appear to grant him the full control he was seeking.

So why has President Trump changed his tune? And what will leaders across Europe make of ...

Ukraine President Zelensky criticises Europe for avoiding "action" | BBC News

In a speech to world leaders, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised Europe for avoiding to take "action" and called on the continent to "protect itself".

He was speaking after an hour-long meeting with US President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Earlier, Trump said a settlement on the Ukraine war "is coming very soon" as he joined other world leaders to inaugurate his "Board of Peace".

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Could Europe aim its 'trade bazooka' at Trump? | Global News Podcast

Some EU leaders have accused US President Donald Trump of economic blackmail, after he threatened to raise tariffs on countries that oppose his bid to take over Greenland.

French President Emmanuel Macron and others have suggested using Europe’s so-called “trade bazooka” to counter Washington's actions. But will they go ahead, and would President Trump care?

We asked our Europe correspondent Nick Beake how this might play out.

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Europe warns Trump of “dangerous downward spiral” and threatens tariff retaliation | BBC News

European leaders have united in condemning President Trump’s threat of new tariffs against allies who oppose his plan to annexe Greenland.

A joint statement of European leaders said: “Tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral”. The statement, signed by the leaders of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland said: “We are committed to upholding our sovereignty.”

The UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer tol...

How will Trump's tariff threats reshape the US-Europe relationship? | BBC News

Today we look at US President Donald Trump’s plans to impose further tariffs on European countries, including the UK, because of their opposition to the US taking over Greenland.

As well as the UK, Trump announced a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Finland. They would come into force on 1 February, but could later rise to 25% - and would last until a deal was reached.

Laura and Paddy are joined by chief political correspondent Henry Zeff...

European leaders condemn US President Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland | BBC News

EU ambassadors are set to hold an emergency meeting later today following US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on eight allies who oppose his proposed takeover of Greenland.

Trump said he plans to impose a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland from 1 February - and could later rise to 25%.

His announcement has been met with condemnation from leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who called Trump'...

US Speaker Mike Johnson says 'Diplomatic channels are the way to go' over Greenland | BBC News

The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and Donald Trump ally Mike Johnson has told Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that he doesn’t “foresee military intervention in Greenland” by America.

He told the BBC “diplomatic channels are the way to go” when asked about how President Trump planned to acquire Greenland without military action and said his appointment of a Greenland envoy demonstrated that this intention.

In an interview recorded before President Trump announced tarif...

Troops and vessels from European Nato allies arrive in Greenland | BBC News

Troops and ships from several European states are gathering in Greenland.

The limited deployment involves Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands and the UK.

US President Donald Trump says the US needs to "own" Greenland to prevent Russia and China from doing so.

Greenland's Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, said this week that the territory was in the midst of a geopolitical crisis, and that if his people were asked to make a choice they would choose Denmark over th...

European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US ‘needs’ island | BBC News

A 15-strong French military contingent has arrived in Greenland's capital Nuuk, as several European states send soldiers there as part of a so-called reconnaissance mission.

The deployment, which will also include personnel from Germany, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands and the UK, comes as US President Donald Trump continues to press his claim to the Arctic island, which is a semi-autonomous part of Denmark.

French President Emmanuel Macron said the initial contingent would be reinforced s...

Talks on Greenland end in “fundamental disagreement” over US threat to seize territory | BBC News

Donald Trump has again said the US needs Greenland and Denmark cannot be relied on to protect the island, hours after talks in Washington ended without agreement.

Denmark's foreign minister said there was a "fundamental disagreement" with the United States over the issue. Lars Lokke Rasmussen said the meeting with Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House had been "frank but constructive". But he said President Trump’s stated plan to “conquer” Greenland ...

Why does the UK government keep U-turning? | BBC Newscast

Adam is joined by Henry Zeffman and home affairs commentator Danny Shaw to discuss the findings of a report that stopped Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a Europa league match last November.

The UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the report shows there was a "failure of leadership" at the top of West Midlands Police.

We also discuss why UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer decided to change his plans to implement a mandatory digital ID and how Labour MPs are reacting to mounting governmen...