Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end'
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

The Russian leader sees potential for Ukraine negotiations, but condemns the West's backing for President Zelensky.

Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.

Tenerife medics poised for arrival of virus-hit cruise ship
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the port in Tenerife where the MV Hondius is soon to dock, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.

Greece conducts controlled blast of mystery naval drone explosives
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The unmanned vessel, suspected to be of Ukrainian origin, was found by fishermen in a cave on Thursday.

I will serve - not rule over Hungary, says new PM
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.

Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

Crunch Clasico as Barca look to pounce on Real unrest
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Barcelona host Real Madrid in the second Clasico of the season, bidding to clinch a second consecutive La Liga title. They face a team in crisis, in a rivalry where there is no mercy.

Real Madrid in crisis - inside the conflict and chaos at the Bernabeu
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

BBC Sport examines a torrid week for Real Madrid with the iconic club on the brink of a second successive trophyless season.