Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear

24.08.2026 01:01 The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.

France links rise in drownings to heatwaves

23.08.2026 18:30 A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.

'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut

23.08.2026 18:30 Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.

Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC

23.08.2026 12:01 The sacked former defence minister has also called for elections to be held in Ukraine.

Girl, 17, killed in Swedish sword attack, police say

23.08.2026 12:01 Two boys aged 12 and 17 were also injured, while an 18-year-old suspect has been detained.

Search for survivors after 16 killed by Russian double-tap strike on Ukraine mall

22.08.2026 09:30 Nine people are still missing after the attack which left 130 injured, including a number of children.

Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war

21.08.2026 18:31 Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.

Two teenagers seriously injured after sword attack at Swedish school

21.08.2026 18:31 Police say one man has been arrested, while several other local schools have been locked down.

Germany investigates Russia links to weapons cache discovered in woods, reports say

21.08.2026 18:31 German intelligence believes guns found in woods last year were for carrying out assassinations on behalf of Moscow, reports say.

Bodies of two hikers missing for decades found after Swiss glacier melts

21.08.2026 18:31 Officials say the bodies of the two Belgians, who went missing in 1992, were discovered after the Trift Glacier receded.

Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence

21.08.2026 12:00 The 26-year-old was jailed for a year after he sparked anger with an expletive-laden post about the sacred holiday.

Five missing after fire in Swiss Alpine town

21.08.2026 12:00 Eight others were injured, local police say, with the cause of the fire still being investigated.

Como mayor hit by electric bike and issues blanket ban in Italian city

20.08.2026 22:30 Alessandro Rapinese said the prohibition was for public safety, adding "I know what it's like to be hit by one of these beasts".

Verstappen extends Red Bull deal to 2030

20.08.2026 22:30 Four-time world champion Max Verstappen signs a contract extension with Red Bull, keeping him with the Formula One team until 2030.

Damaged pitch forces PSG to switch season opener

20.08.2026 22:30 Paris St-Germain's opening Ligue 1 game will now be played in Rennes after hot weather "severely damaged" the Parc des Princes pitch.