Europe
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Two men bailed after security breach at RAF Molesworth
Police say the two Latvian nationals have been bailed with "strict conditions".
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All the airlines suspending flights after Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport
The Houthis have renewed threats against airlines flying to Saudi Arabia
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4 new Ryanair Leeds Bradford Airport routes for summer 2027
Ryanair has added four routes from Leeds-Bradford Airport to its summer 2027 schedule.
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Two Latvians arrested at RAF base in Cambridgeshire released on bail
Men found inside RAF Molesworth, used by US and Nato for intelligence, freed on strict conditions as police continue investigation
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China agrees to ‘halve’ hybrid car exports to EU in landmark deal
Brussels says Beijing’s shipments could fall by more than half over four years, cutting millions of vehicles amid fears for European jobs
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Stocks rebound but SpaceX fears spark telecommunications falls
In London, the FTSE 100 index ended up 110.45 points, or 1.1%, at 10,552.05.
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Mayor flies economy class to India on first global trade mission
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has revealed he’ll fly economy class on a trade visit to India. A spokesperson said “every effort” had been made to minimise costs to taxpayers as the elected mayor joins a Northern delegation seeking...
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Russian pro-war blogger among 5 arrested in Montenegro over alleged destabilization plot
Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajic said an influential Russian blogger and former military officer has been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to destabilize the Balkan country that is seeking to join the European Union
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US charity plans to use AI surveillance in Gaza classrooms to monitor ‘hate speech’
The charity’s broader educational approach has also been challenged by advocacy groups arguing it operates without accountability to local or UN bodies that traditionally oversee Gaza’s schools
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Mexico investigates video showing suspected drug cartel members in Ukraine
President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is now reviewing the footage
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Inside 'inviting' and luxury North Yorkshire spa earning glowing reviews from guests
Guests are raving about a luxury North Yorkshire estate’s woodland-inspired spa, with a heated outdoor pool, panoramic sauna and hot tubs overlooking the countryside.
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Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize 2026 as Trump loses again
Trump heaped pressure on the Norwegian Committee to give him the award
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'Careless use of AI is the real threat - not the ghost stories'
Meredith Whittaker says the tech has been misunderstood, in an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women.
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Window cleaners become trapped on 15th floor of London skyscraper
London Fire Brigade used the tallest aerial appliance in Europe to bring the pair down to safety
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Wildfire figures show why Britain needs to adapt to climate change and not just fight it
The fact that England has seen the second highest year on record for the number of wildfires this year is an illustration of why the dangers of climate change cannot be ignored. It is no longer an issue that impacts far flung places in other parts of the world but one that the whole of Europe including Britain needs to confront.
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French students 'retake Bastille', Trump 'unwilling' to help Ukraine
French students have “retaken the Bastille”, says Jean-Luc Mélenchon, after a mass rally in Paris. Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses the US of “unwillingness” to help Ukraine. And former New Zealand PM Helen Clark joins us on critical minerals as MEP Rima Hassan faces fallout over flags row. #EuropeToday
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Polanski defends leadership of Greens and says he will not step down after byelection defeat by Labour – UK politics live
Sagal Abdi-Wali defeats Green party leader Zack Polanski to retain the Holborn and St Pancras seat for Labour
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Band behind iconic Grammy winning album to open tour in York
A band who supported one of the UK's most iconic singers on a Grammy winning album are set to kick off a nationwide tour in York later this month.
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Band behind iconic Grammy winning album to open tour in York
A band who supported one of the UK's most iconic singers on a Grammy winning album are set to kick off a nationwide tour in York later this month.
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China and EU trade envoys seek ways to ease tensions over growing imbalances
The top trade envoys for China and the European Union are wrapping up two days of talks aimed at calming escalating tensions over growing imbalances between the two giant economies
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Zack Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so far
The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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The towns and cities around the world officially linked to County Durham
County Durham could soon add a town in Italy and a community in France to its growing network of international partnerships.
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German logistics group Rhenus plans 14 Middle Corridor terminals
Global logistics company Rhenus Group plans to build a new multimodal hub in the Kazakh city of Aktau and develop up to 14 terminals along the Middle Corridor. This network will link Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Türkiye, and connect the route to the company's infrastructure in Europe.
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More than half of Canadians are avoiding buying American goods, poll finds
Canadian shoppers are pressuring grocery stores to respond, with nearly nine in 10 wanting clear labels on domestic products
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Virgin unveils its future cross-Channel train as it gears up to take on Eurostar
Group plans to launch services from London in 2030 and hopes to outshine competitor with design inspiration from its airline, cruise and hotel arms
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Beyond the vault: Who's responsible for what banking sites share?
Banking sites leak financial data via tracking scripts despite consent
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Two officials killed in shooting during routine weapons check, Left Party ready to move forward with coalition talks in Berlin, the British Prime Minister meets Merz in Germany to strengthen ties and more news on Friday, October 9th.
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Russian strikes and approaching winter force some in Kyiv to pack bags and flee
A renewed Russian campaign of strikes on power and energy infrastructure has made some contemplate leaving Ukraine's capital.
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Why North Korea is at the heart of South Korea’s strange rift with Ukraine
The unusual public confrontation between Ukraine and South Korea has raised questions about how relations between two nations facing the consequences of growing Russian-North Korean military cooperation deteriorated so sharply. Shweta Sharma reports
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Yorkshire Wolds project aiming to uncover 'unrecognised heritage'
Historic England, York Archaeology and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust announce a Yorkshire Wolds scheme.
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Early flu season warning as UK virus levels hit four-year high
The UK Health Security Agency has warned of a potentially early flu season as virus levels rise higher than during the same period in the past four years.
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Early flu season warning as UK virus levels hit four-year high
The UK Health Security Agency has warned of a potentially early flu season as virus levels rise higher than during the same period in the past four years.
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Early flu season warning as UK virus levels hit four-year high
The UK Health Security Agency has warned of a potentially early flu season as virus levels rise higher than during the same period in the past four years.
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What is XFG Covid strain? Symptoms to look out for as UK cases grow
More than half of the positive tests were found to be a variant of XFG
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Young, pregnant and desperate: Aid cuts risk Mozambique’s teen pregnancy fight
‘When girls are not in school, they are vulnerable to early marriage, to pregnancy, to trajectories that are almost impossible to reverse,’ one expert tells Twanda Karombo
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Google is losing veteran infrastructure talent to Anthropic
Anthropic keeps hiring Google infrastructure experts as its data center ambitions expand across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
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The latest Berlin news in English
Stay up to date with Berlin news in English. Find out what's going on in the city, from politics to culture, transport and events.
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The latest Berlin news in English
Stay up to date with Berlin news in English. Find out what's going on in the city, from politics to culture, transport and events.
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Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton v Starsailor frontman James Walsh - & AI
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Starsailor frontman James Walsh, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
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Women's World Cup 2027: How can England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland qualify?
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland are among those hoping to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup. What awaits them in the play-offs?
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Risk of mosquito and midge-borne diseases in UK to be examined in new study
Researchers at the University of Glasgow will lead the research.
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More than half of Canadians are avoiding buying American goods, poll finds
Canadian shoppers are pressuring grocery stores to respond, with nearly nine in 10 wanting clear labels on domestic products
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SQLDoom turns database queries into a Doom engine
Someone finally answered an internet complaint about a famous 90s shooter, and the fix turned into something nobody saw coming
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Trump put CNN ‘on notice’ years ago when he called it ‘fake news,’ DOJ tells judge
The president can target ‘specific’ reporters and outlets at his ‘discretion,’ DOJ says during media ban legal battle
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The Nobel Peace Prize contenders who could beat Trump this year
Trump had his eyes on the peace prize in 2025 but was beaten by Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Alex Croft looks at who could scoop the prestigious title for this year
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Lake America backlash fuels interest in Google Maps alternatives
Google and Apple renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America following an order from President Donald Trump
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The horrors in Ukraine seem to be fading from our front pages
ALL war is horrific. Perhaps in our love of war stories, of our brave men who fought in the first and second world wars, we glorify it, but the sheer horror of it is being felt on a daily basis by the civilians of Ukraine.
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US newlyweds tour Croatia after fans photobomb their wedding shoot
It began with a hijacked wedding photo shoot and turned into a very unexpected but exciting trip across the world
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Moscow’s secrecy about a suspected plague case follows a pattern from the Soviet era
The Kremlin has long maintained a culture of secrecy when it comes to controlling public information, especially involving accidents -- from industrial disasters to health emergencies
