Year: 2026

Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

Wesner JEAN CHARLES May 28, 2026

A 21-year-old Austrian man is found guilty of planning the attack and other terrorism-related offences.

US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US officials say

US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US officials say

US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US officials say

Wesner JEAN CHARLES May 28, 2026

But there has been conflicting information from Tehran, with one news agency reporting that no deal has...

Sturgeon says estranged husband betrayed and deceived her about embezzling SNP money

Sturgeon says estranged husband betrayed and deceived her about embezzling SNP money

Sturgeon says estranged husband betrayed and deceived her about embezzling SNP money

Wesner JEAN CHARLES May 28, 2026

The former first minister said she was “coming to terms with being married to someone she did...

‘I’ve applied for more than 400 roles’ – how young people are facing the job shortage 'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage

'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage

‘I’ve applied for more than 400 roles’ – how young people are facing the job shortage

Wesner JEAN CHARLES May 28, 2026

The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they...

‘We are at risk of a lost generation’: One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns 'We are at risk of a lost generation': One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns

'We are at risk of a lost generation': One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns

‘We are at risk of a lost generation’: One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns

Wesner JEAN CHARLES May 27, 2026

A major review examining the causes of rising youth unemployment says getting on the career ladder is...

Jill Biden says she thought husband was ‘having a stroke’ during 2024 debate

Jill Biden says she thought husband was 'having a stroke' during 2024 debate

Jill Biden says she thought husband was ‘having a stroke’ during 2024 debate

Wesner JEAN CHARLES May 27, 2026

The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden’s performance against...

Safety warning after nine water-related deaths during heatwave

Safety warning after nine water-related deaths during heatwave

Safety warning after nine water-related deaths during heatwave

Wesner JEAN CHARLES May 27, 2026

Charities urge people to take precautions after at least nine people died after getting into difficulty in...

Burnham and Streeting accuse Blair of ignoring inequality as they hit back at ex-PM

Burnham and Streeting accuse Blair of ignoring inequality as they hit back at ex-PM

Burnham and Streeting accuse Blair of ignoring inequality as they hit back at ex-PM

Wesner JEAN CHARLES May 27, 2026

Labour mayor Burnham and former minister Streeting were responding to the former PM’s 5,600-word essay.

Family of mum, 30, shot dead outside Sheffield bar pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’

Family of mum, 30, shot dead outside Sheffield bar pay tribute to 'beautiful soul'

Family of mum, 30, shot dead outside Sheffield bar pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’

Wesner JEAN CHARLES May 27, 2026

Shanice Brookes, 30, worked for a charity and was studying for a university degree, her family say.

Body found in search for boy, 12, missing in river

Body found in search for boy, 12, missing in river

Body found in search for boy, 12, missing in river

Wesner JEAN CHARLES May 26, 2026

Police and fire crews with underwater units launched a major search until a body was recovered on...