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Andalusia wipe-out spells trouble for Spain’s Sánchez in 2027 election

  • Politics
  • Guy Hedgecoe
  • May 18, 2026

The prime minister's Socialists were humiliated in the southern region that was once a crucial bastion for the left.

European prosecutors probe €11M cost of Greece’s migrant camps

  • Politics
  • Nektaria Stamouli
  • May 18, 2026

The investigation into the possible misappropriation of EU funds is putting Greece’s conservative government under pressure.

Brexit is already dominating the battle to replace Keir Starmer

  • Politics
  • Jon Stone
  • May 18, 2026

What the key players jostling for the Labour leadership think about Britain's EU relationship.

Sinner completes 'Golden Masters' with win in Rome

  • Sports
  • May 18, 2026

Watch highlights as world number one Jannik Sinner beats Norway's Casper Ruud 6-4 6-4 to win the Italian Open and complete the full set of nine ATP Masters 1000 titles - known as the 'career Golden Ma...

'Gummy' fan Woads on second LPGA Tour title

  • Sports
  • May 18, 2026

England's Lottie Woads seals her second LPGA Tour title by winning the Kriger Queen City Championship. The 22-year-old shot a final-round 69 to finish on 12-under 268 in Cincinnati, holding off South...

Edouard Philippe tilts right to combat far right in French presidential race

  • Politics
  • Clea Caulcutt
  • May 18, 2026

France's former PM is popular, but he faces numerous challenges to prevent Marine Le Pen or Jordan Bardella from winning the Élysée.

Moscow’s German front company: How the Russian military bought European

  • Politics
  • Jan-Henrik Dobers
  • May 18, 2026

Prosecutors say a trading firm routed dual-use components through Turkey and into the Kremlin’s war machine.

EU Parliament accused of overreach after shielding top lawmakers from prosecutors

  • Politics
  • Max Griera
  • May 18, 2026

Top German lawmaker Angelika Niebler’s case fuels ongoing row between Parliament and prosecutors.

US ambassador: EU must honor its trade deal with Trump

  • Politics
  • Andrew Puzder
  • May 18, 2026

EU got tariff relief. US got delay. 

Why running Britain is so hard, no matter who does it

  • Politics
  • Charlie Cooper
  • May 18, 2026

In the past 10 years, six people have had the job of running the United Kingdom. All failed to turn the country around. Good luck Wes, Andy, or Angela — you’re going to need it.

Will Wharton be in England's World Cup squad?

  • Sports
  • May 17, 2026

BBC Sport pundits Mark Schwarzer and Dion Dublin analyse Adam Wharton's performance in Crystal Palace's 2-2 draw with Brentford and argue that the England midfielder could cement his place in Thomas T...

Should Cunha's goal have been disallowed?

  • Sports
  • May 17, 2026

BBC Sport pundits Mark Schwarzer and Dion Dublin believe Bryan Mbeumo using his arm to trap the ball to his side to help better control Diego Dalot's cross in the build-up to Matheus Cunha's goal, gav...