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Europe wildfires: France warns of worst crisis "since WW2” as new heatwave looms | BBC News

More than 360,000 people have been evacuated across France and Spain as unprecedented wildfires continue to spread.

The French President Emmanuel Macron held crisis talks and said his country was facing its most difficult situation since the Second World War.

Firefighters are still struggling to control the fires, as a new heatwave is forecast to bring further hot, dry conditions that could help fuel the blaze.

The authorities are warning that a major fire which is now just 9 miles from ...

LIVE: Wildfires continue to rage in France and Spain with crisis meetings to take place | BBC News

Firefighters tackling a blaze just outside Bordeaux have warned it could take "months" for them to be fully extinguished.
 
It comes as the area faces thunderstorms caused by the heat generated from the wildfires, and more hot weather incoming this week.
 
Meanwhile in Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is visiting the areas affected by Castellón forest fires including Vall d'Uixó, a town near Valencia where as many as 6,500 hectares have been scorched.


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LIVE: Wildfires continue to rage in France and Spain with crisis meetings to take place | BBC News

Firefighters are tackling major wildfires in France and Spain, with one blaze around nine miles (15 km) from the south of Bordeaux.
 
Lightning storms have also been triggered by the heat from the fire in Bordeaux, adding to rising concerns situations could become worse with more high temperatures to hit the area again as early as Tuesday.
 
In Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is visiting the areas affected by Castellón forest fires including Vall d'Uixó, a town near Valencia where as many...

Wildfires in France and Spain trigger 300,000 evacuations as crisis meetings to be held | BBC News

Firefighters are still tackling major wildfires in France and Spain, with one blaze around nine miles (15 km) from the south of Bordeaux.

The Bordeaux fire did not get worse overnight as the winds eased and there was even a little rain, but the weather is expected to get hotter, with 40C (104F) expected on Tuesday.

French President Emmanuel Macron will hold an emergency meeting today, while Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will visit fire-hit areas in Valencia.

More than 300,000 peopl...

270,000 people forced to flee raging wildfires in France and Spain | BBC News

Around 270,000 people in France and Spain have been forced to flee their homes to escape fires which have been raging for days, as winds and high temperatures hamper efforts to contain them.

In France, around 200,000 people have been evacuated in south-western regions of Gironde and Landes regions. The country has mobilised its military to help with the response and extra reinforcements from the army have been sent to help firefighters by clearing brush and creating fire breaks.

French Pre...

US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs | BBC News

The US has imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners in the latest escalation in the trade war reignited by President Donald Trump when he returned to office last year.

Those targeted, including the UK, China and the European Union, will face a tariff of 10% to 12.5% on all goods, accounting for almost all American imports.

The tariffs, which replace an identical levy which expires on Friday, are based on claims key economic partners have failed to properly tackle forced labour.

But US tr...

Wildfires spread in France and Spain, forcing thousands to evacuate | BBC News

French authorities have ordered the evacuation of the entirety of the Cap Ferret peninsula on the south-west coast, with hundreds of people escaping the area by boat.

Tens of thousands of people are being evacuated from the tourism destination west of Bordeaux, as firefighters continue to battle what has described as an "XXL fire" in the Gironde region.

The fires, which began on Tuesday, have burned for days, with officials saying 10,000 hectares (almost 25,000 acres) had been consumed by...

Why Canada is standing up to Trump | The Global Story

President Trump has announced a new round of tariffs against a range of Canadian goods, including hockey sticks and cement.

Trump says the tariffs are in retaliation for what he called Canada’s “unequal treatment” of US cars, dairy and alcohol.

But earlier in the week he also threatened retaliatory tariffs over Canada’s wildfire smoke which has been drifting into US cities.

Asma Khalid from The Global Story podcast speaks to Jayme Poisson - host of the CBC podcast ‘Frontburner’ - about w...

Why Russia opened fire near the British coast | Global News Podcast

A Russian warship carried out live-fire drills off the UK coast this week, in the latest instance of Moscow running military excercises near Nato territory. Last week, Poland scrambled fighter jets after Russian aircraft was spotted over the Baltic Sea. And the British government has said Russian submarines were seen near undersea cables and pipelines north of the UK earlier this year.

We ask Vitaly Shevchenko, chief analyst for BBC Monitoring, why the Kremlin is flexing its muscles so clos...

Who is Andy Burnham's wife Marie-France van Heel? #AndyBurnham #UKPolitics #BBCNews

Why Trump talks about election fraud | Global News Podcast

In a primetime address to the nation this week, US President Donald Trump accused China of interfering in the 2020 US election, and claimed that American voting systems were subject to "shocking vulnerabilities".

The BBC's North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher tells us that the speech contained no new revelations. President Trump has been accusing his opponents of election fraud for a decade. So how are Republicans reacting? And do voters still believe him?

The Democratic Senate Maj...

Bastille Day - Europe's attempt at collective military strength | BBC News

A military parade has marched through the streets of Paris below clouds of red, white and blue smoke left by planes in the sky as part of Bastille Day celebrations.

Held each year on 14 July, the national holiday marks the storming of the Bastille fortress in 1789, a key event from the French Revolution.

President Emmanuel Macron was joined by European leaders, including the UK's Sir Keir Starmer and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, as soldiers from Ukraine and its 'Coalition of the Willing' a...

Are US politicians too old? | Global News Podcast

The death of the longtime Repblican senator Lindsey Graham at the age of 71, and the hospitalisation of his 84-year-old colleague Mitch McConnell, have raised new questions about the advanced age of America's political leaders.

President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday last month - becoming just the second octogenarian president after Joe Biden. Several lawmakers are even older, including 84-year-old Bernie Sanders, 86-year-old Nancy Pelosi, and 92-year-old Chuck Grassley.

And w...

How will Andy Burnham approach Trump, Ukraine and other world affairs? | Global News Podcast

Andy Burnham is expected to become the next prime minister of the UK within a matter of days. And he will inherit a host of challenges on the world stage - preserving Britain's "special relationship" with the US under President Donald Trump; maintaining post-Brexit ties the European Union; managing defence spending in line with Nato targets; and supporting Ukraine in the war with Russia.

We ask the BBC's UK political correspondent Rob Watson how Mr Burnham's international strategy could com...

Why Europe is still unsure on air conditioning despite record heatwaves | The Global Story

A series of record-breaking heatwaves in Europe this summer has led to a surge in demand for air conditioning units.

As Europeans search for a way to stay cool, attitudes and policies towards air conditioning have led to a heated political debate in France, which has baffled some Americans

The Global Story's Tristan Redman explains to Sumi Somaskanda how air conditioning became part of the culture wars, and we ask Graihagh Jackson, the host of the BBC podcast The Climate Question, how bad ...

Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race after assault allegation | BBC News

Following Graham Platner being accused of sexual assault, Democrats have called on him to drop out of the race considered pivotal to their chances of gaining control of the US Senate.

In a video posted online, Platner said his decision was not an admission of guilt but due to Democrats' threats to cut off campaign support. He called the assault allegation "false".

He said he would officially file to withdraw from the race once he's assured his replacement in the race against Republican Su...

Is Turkey’s Erdogan Nato’s greatest asset? | The Global Story

World leaders are gathering in Ankara, Turkey for a Nato summit, despite tensions between Donald Trump and Nato allies over financial contributions and the Iran war.

The US president hasn’t hidden his consternation with European leaders, and has suggested he is only attending ‘out of respect to President Erdogan’.

Turkey’s leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan has come under criticism for a crackdown on dissent in the country, which has led to over 200 arrests of activists, journalists and public fi...

How Sweden is readying for a potential war with Russia | The Security Brief

The Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson joins us from the Nato summit in Ankara, to discuss how Sweden is preparing for war, and what Europe needs to do to meet defence targets.

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Four places Russia could test Nato | The Security Brief

As Nato leaders meet in Ankara, is Russia eyeing-up these four strategic locations, as a means of testing Nato's defences?

Defence spending and procurement is top of the agenda at the summit in the Turkish capital, but how vulnerable is Nato's eastern flank? And how can they help replenish Ukraine's depleted air defences without the United States?

This is The Security Brief with Christian Fraser and Mikey Kay.

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Marine Le Pen found guilty, but court clears way for presidential run. #France #BBCNews

Marine Le Pen found guilty, but court clears way for presidential run | BBC News

The Paris appeal court has upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her sentence, clearing the path for her to run in the April 2027 French presidential election.

A five-year ban on holding public office has been reduced and backdated to March 2025, and the court said it now considered the penalty had already been served.

However, the leader of the hard-right National Rally has been given a one-year term wearing an electronic ankle tag under house arrest, alth...

Ukraine running out of air defences, as Russia bombards Kyiv | Global News Podcast

Rescuers are searching for bodies in the rubble of residential blocks in Kyiv, after the latest Russian bombardment of the Ukrainian capital.

Ukraine's air force said Russia knew Kyiv had all but run out of interceptor rockets, so it was attacking with ballistic missiles. None of the 23 used in the latest attack was shot down.

A frustrated President Zelensky urged Ukraine's NATO allies to take "strong decisions" at their summit on Tuesday to provide it with air defences, posting that "as l...

Record-breaking temperatures in US and Europe heats up again | BBC News

More than 165 million people across the US East Coast are sweltering under record temperatures as the Fourth of July holiday weekend gets underway.

The extreme heat will continue on Friday as the hottest spell of the year so far sends the mercury soaring to levels not seen, in some areas, in decades.

The heatwave could disrupt a busy weekend as US President Donald Trump hosts a celebration marking America's 250th birthday and multiple World Cup matches take place outdoors.

It follows an un...

People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum | BBC News

A convicted people smuggler, described as the “godfather" of the French migrant camps, is living and working in an English village where he’s believed to be seeking asylum, a BBC investigation can reveal.

Twana Jamal was given a five-year jail sentence in France in 2016, where authorities described him as one of the most successful people-smugglers ever caught.

Following a tip-off this year, the BBC traced Jamal to Blaby in Leicestershire, where we witnessed him working illegally, driving...

How is Nato preparing for the future of war? | Global News Podcast

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a multi-billion pound investment in the armed forces, which he described as the country's "biggest sustained increase" in defence spending since the 1980s. The new expenditure is intended to prepare the British army, navy and air force for the future of war, with an emphasis on drones, AI and autonomous systems.

This comes amid international warnings that Russia could directly threaten Nato countries within the next five years. Britain and its Eur...

Andy Burnham makes his pitch to be UK Prime Minister, is he ready for Number 10? | BBC Newscast

Andy Burnham has set out his vision for the country should he become Prime Minister, including plans like setting up a ‘No10 North’ in Manchester.

He said he wants to ‘take power out of the centre’ by transferring some powers from Westminster to the regions, and by extending devolution in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. He also promised to deliver the biggest programme of council house building since the post-war period.

James, Chris and Faisal breakdown what was in the speech, an...

Lightning strikes Eiffel Tower as thunderstorm rages over Paris. #EiffelTower #Paris #BBCNews

Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events | BBC News

Temperatures broke June records in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands on Friday as the death toll from Europe's heatwave climbed in Spain and France and authorities cancelled concerts and other public events because of health risks.

Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C was recorded provisionally in the south-western city of Saarbrücken, just over the border from France, which this week endured its hottest temperatures three days in a row.

Although France's heatwave has peaked, its ...

What we know about the Venezuela earthquakes | BBC News

At least 188 people have been killed and more than 1,500 injured after powerful back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela, according to the latest reports.

Rescuers are searching the rubble in Caracas and the state of La Guaira, where the UN says more than more than 100 buildings have collapsed.

The quakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, hit a minute apart. The second was the strongest to hit Venezuela since 1900.

Here's what we know so far about the earthquakes.

UPDATE: The President...

Is Europe’s heatwave worse than normal? | BBC Newscast

Thursday was the hottest June day on record in the UK.

A temperature of 36.4C has been recorded in Somerset. This beats the previous record, set just yesterday. A red weather warning for extreme heat has been extended into Friday for parts of the country, and at least six NHS trusts in England have declared critical incidents.

Adam is joined by the BBC’s Climate Editor, Justin Rowlatt, and Professor Ed Hawkins MBE, climate scientist at the University of Reading.

And, how optimistic are bus...

Heatwave continues to ravage Europe as warnings extended | BBC News

Heatwave conditions that have left Spain, France and the UK sweltering for days are set to shift to the east, with forecasters in Germany and the Czech Republic now warning of extreme conditions.

In France, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced that the health alert level is being raised to its highest, to boost hospital staffing and protect the vulnerable.

United Nations climate change chief Simon Stiell has said "Europe's savage heatwave has the fingerprints of the climate cris...

John Kerry on how to negotiate with Iran | The Security Brief

The former US Secretary of State John Kerry sits down with The Security Brief - to discuss his firsthand experience of negotiating with Iran, resulting in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Was the JCPOA as flawed as Donald Trump has claimed? And what can the Trump administration learn from past US experiences?

Plus on NATO, Secretary Kerry also tells us what Russia's Vladimir Putin told him about a conversation on US missiles positioned in Europe.

The Security Brief is presented by Christi...

Is Europe's record heatwave a sign of its future climate? | Global News Podcast

Tens of millions of people across western Europe are sweltering under unusually high temperatures.

A maximum red heatwave alert covers more than half of France, where temperatures have broken the average record for June. The heat is also touching 40 Celsius in Spain and Portugal.

The BBC's climate editor Justin Rowlatt tells us how European governments are attempting to mitigate the effects of extreme heat, both now and long into the future.

New episodes of the Global News Podcast are publ...

How did Brexit change Britain? | The Global Story

Britain has had six prime ministers in the past decade. It’s about to get a seventh after Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday.

The country used to be seen as a bastion of political stability.

But this latest resignation comes ten years - almost to the day - that Britain voted to leave the European Union.

In this episode we speak to The BBC’s Adam Fleming, Brexit expert, and host of the BBC podcast Newscast. And we ask if Britain is still experiencing the same political force...

What to know about the US-Iran agreement | BBC News

A US-Iran agreement to extend the ceasefire between the two countries has been signed and is now in effect.

President Donald Trump formally signed the deal - which is set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz - while attending the G7 summit in France.

The 14-point agreement says that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and also commits a $300bn fund for the "reconstruction and economic development" of the country - although the US is not required to contribute.

The BBC's Caroline Hawley ex...

Trump tells leaders 'I'm the boss' - after claim he's changed position on Ukraine | BBC News

As the G7 summit comes to a close in France, Donald Trump said he had a very good meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and that Russia should "make a deal".

The US president has also told journalists that the US is considering whether to reimpose sanctions on Russia.

The US has suspended sanctions on Russian oil in an effort to bring down global energy prices, which soared as a result of its war with Iran. Oil prices fell recently after the two sides agreed a deal.

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Trump warns Iran deal 'not final' as G7 summit ends | BBC News

US President Donald Trump has warned that the Iran deal - set to be formally signed on Friday in Switzerland - is "not final".

Speaking on the final day of the G7 summit, he added that the US will "go back to dropping bombs" if he does not like the final agreement.

He also reiterated that the US is not investing in Iran, after reports that the US was prepared to allow an investment fund for Iran in exchange for Tehran’s agreement to a final settlement.

Earlier, G7 leaders, including t...

Has anyone won the Iran war? | The Global Story

Donald Trump says a deal to end the war with Iran has already been signed and details will be released "pretty soon".

This comes ahead of a formal signing ceremony in Switzerland on Friday.

Speaking during a G7 meeting in France, the US President said as part of the US's deal to end the war, Iran will "never have a nuclear weapon".

But the agreement remains shrouded in mystery, and major questions remain about whether both sides can reach a long-term peace deal.

Asma Khalid and Trista...

Why Ivanka Trump's island has sparked mass protest in Albania | The Global Story

In the centre of Albania's capital, Tirana, thousands have been taking to the streets.

The targets of the protests are not just the government, but also Donald’s Trump daughter, Ivanka, and her husband, Jared Kushner.

The pair have been working on a new multi-billion dollar luxury tourism project that will see part of Albania’s unspoiled coast turned into luxury hotels and villas, sparking what some have dubbed the, 'Flamingo Revolution’', due to risk to the local flamingo population.

We s...

Is this AI's moment of truth? | BBC News

A year ago, artificial intelligence was being sold as something close to science fiction — a technology that could transform society, cure disease, even reshape the global economy.

Today, the tone is changing. The companies leading the revolution are racing to the stock market — chasing billions in investment — while quietly confronting a much harder reality: AI is expensive, unpredictable, and far from profitable.

At the same time, some of the very people building this technology are warni...

Can Nato survive without the US? | The Security Brief

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to leave Nato, the world’s largest military alliance encompassing 32 member nations across North America and Europe.

This week The Security Brief looks at the ramifications of that scenario – what the alliance would lose, and crucially what the US would be giving up in power projection, nuclear defence and crucial military intelligence.

Analysis from Christian Fraser and former Senior Officer in the British Military, Mikey Kay.


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US Senate candidate Graham Platner wins Democratic primary for Maine. #BBCNews

David Lammy tells JD Vance he's wrong over immigration comments | BBC Newscast

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has told the US Vice President JD Vance "he was wrong" to say mass migration was to blame for Henry Nowak's murder in a phone call.

On this episode of Newscast, Laura, Henry and Joe discuss the relationship between the two of them, why that American politicians are talking so much about the UK and Europe.

We also look at what’s taking the government so long to publish its Defence Investment Plan.

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Why French ‘patriotic’ banquets are angering the hard left. #France #BBCNews

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
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Protests in Vienna ahead of the Eurovision final. #BBCNews

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.

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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.
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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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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.

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“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".

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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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