Boy, 13, dies during World Cup celebrations in Spain

20.07.2026 14:15 Two other young people were injured after a fountain partially collapsed in Salamanca's Ciudad Rodrigo.

Why are Ukraine's military recruiters facing violence in their own country?

20.07.2026 14:15 The latest National Police Service report recorded more than 600 assaults on recruitment officers to date and warned that the aggression has become “increasingly threatening”.

Moment fans in Madrid celebrate World Cup win

20.07.2026 08:00 Thousands of spectators watched Spain's victory in central Madrid on late Sunday night.

Sixteen titles in five years - why Spain are a dominant force

20.07.2026 08:00 We look at what's behind Spain's dominance after they become the first nation to be men's and women's World Cup champions at the same time.

Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre

20.07.2026 08:00 The artwork in the capital Oslo was unveiled on Sunday ahead of the 15th anniversary of the attack.

Victory for football? Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup

20.07.2026 08:00 It might seem like a trite cliche, but you won't find many neutrals disagreeing with that verdict on the World Cup final.

‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent

20.07.2026 08:00 Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.

Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Ukrainian cities

19.07.2026 19:30 Five people are killed and at least 35 injured as Ukraine's two largest cities are targeted, as Kyiv continues its own assault on Russian infrastructure.

New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says

19.07.2026 07:15 Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.

Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy

19.07.2026 07:15 Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four years of war with Ukraine.

Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal

19.07.2026 00:16 Tamás Sulyok, seen as an Orbán loyalist, had until Saturday night to agree to end his term.

Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes

19.07.2026 00:16 Drones targeted Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov. Ukraine's leader called them "major logistics facilities" supplying "sanctioned components".

German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy

18.07.2026 18:01 Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.

Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes

18.07.2026 11:46 The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say.

Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC

17.07.2026 23:16 Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.