09 May 2025
BBC News
Putin hosts Victory Day parade with tight security and a short ceasefire
Russia proposed a unilateral, three-day truce to coincide with the event marking the end of World War Two.
09 May 2025 7:57am GMT
Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia
How Russia and Ukraine are placed after three years of fighting ahead of a possible three-day ceasefire proposed by Moscow.
09 May 2025 7:17am GMT
Oh my God, it's Rob! - Pope's brother speaks of joy
Pope Leo XIV's brother Louis says nothing will be the same again after his appointment.
09 May 2025 7:07am GMT
08 May 2025
BBC News
Inside the secretive world of Zara
The BBC's Emma Simpson gets a rare glimpse behind the scenes of how the fashion brand operates.
08 May 2025 11:30pm GMT
From white smoke to balcony speech, watch how Pope Leo XIV was unveiled as new pontiff
Robert Prevost becomes the first American to be elected pope, following a two-day conclave in Vatican City.
08 May 2025 6:30pm GMT
Turkey moves to silence jailed Erdogan rival by blocking account on X
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has relied on social media to stay in touch with supporters from jail.
08 May 2025 12:52pm GMT
Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire a farce after reports of hundreds of violations
A three-day truce was called by Vladimir Putin ahead of Russia's World War Two Victory Day celebrations.
08 May 2025 11:28am GMT
'The league of farmers?' How PSG and Inter defied the odds
The Champions League final will not feature an English, German or Spanish side for the first time in 21 years.
08 May 2025 11:01am GMT
Watch: Moments past conclaves elected new popes
See the moments previous popes were elected by conclaves past, from 1939 to 2013.
08 May 2025 10:00am GMT
Woman killed in axe attack at Warsaw university
A 22-year-old man was arrested over the attack which also left a security guard severely injured.
08 May 2025 7:31am GMT
07 May 2025
BBC News
Watch: The first day of the conclave in a minute
After a lengthy wait, black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel's chimney at around 9pm local time.
07 May 2025 8:37pm GMT
Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland spying report
US spy agencies have been told to step up espionage around Greenland, according to The Wall Street Journal.
07 May 2025 8:10pm GMT
'Why would we play Putin's game?': Ukrainians see Russian lull as sideshow
Russia is expected to begin a self-declared three-day pause in fighting against Ukraine on Wednesday night.
07 May 2025 11:37am GMT
Who will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable process
All 133 cardinals are voting in the Sistine Chapel to decide who will succeed Pope Francis.
07 May 2025 6:16am GMT
Rosenberg: Russians remember WW2 with victory on their minds
Russia is gearing up to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe.
07 May 2025 4:33am GMT
Merz's messy path to power raises questions for future government
Merz had been working to project strength and purpose but instead became mired in political intrigue and division.
07 May 2025 12:32am GMT