Russian court jails theatre figures over IS wives playThe prosecution of a director and a playwright has sent shockwaves through the artistic community. 1 hr agoEuropeWhite House fights back against doubts on Biden fitnessThe president calls in to a TV news show, angrily daring critics to “challenge me" at the party convention.54 mins agoUS & CanadaRussian court jails theatre figures over IS wives playThe prosecution of a director and a playwright has sent shockwaves through the artistic community. 1 hr agoEuropeWhite House fights back against doubts on Biden fitnessThe president calls in to a TV news show, angrily daring critics to “challenge me" at the party convention.54 mins agoUS & CanadaChildren's hospital hit as Russian strikes kill dozens in UkraineTwo people were killed at the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital after an intense Russian barrage, officials say.5 hrs agoEuropeTwo dead as Beryl slams Texas leaving millions without powerThe storm is expected to lose strength but flash flooding and damaging winds remain a risk as it moves inland.3 hrs agoUS & CanadaMass tourism protesters squirt water at Barcelona touristsThousands of people in the Spanish city have been taking part in demonstrations against mass tourism.1 day agoEuropeJustin Bieber performs at India's mega weddingAnant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding party is setting new standards for extravagance.6 hrs agoAsiaMacron asks French PM to stay on as political deadlock continuesFrance's president asks his prime minister to remain in post "to ensure the country's stability".10 hrs agoEuropeOnly from the BBCAfter France's election shock comes the real power struggleFrance’s left-wing bloc has won the election - now the real battle begins, writes Andrew Harding.6 hrs agoBBC InDepthA 36-year-old Jeff Bezos talks about losing moneyBefore Amazon was the top player in the ecommerce space, it was Jeff Bezos's "famously unprofitable company", as he said in an exclusive 2000 BBC Newsnight interview.8 days agoCultureMore news 'You're not welcome here': Australia’s treatment of disabled migrantsAustralia faces pressure to change strict immigration policy blocking disabled people from living there.9 hrs agoWorldIndian wrestlers eye Olympics after sex harassment scandalOver a year after Indian wrestlers' protests, female athletes prepare for 2024 Paris Olympics. 3 hrs agoAsiaIndia event organiser arrested after fatal crushNearly 121 people died in a crush at a religious gathering in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.17 hrs agoAsiaAfter Covid and Olympics, Tokyo’s first female governor wins third termRenho Saito, who was expected to be Yuriko Koike's closest rival, places third in the race. 23 hrs agoAsiaNobel laureate Alice Munro's daughter reveals family secret of abuseAndrea Skinner said her step-father began sexually abusing her at age 9 and Munro stayed with him after she learned of it. 6 hrs agoUS & CanadaIndian wrestlers eye Olympics after sex harassment scandalOver a year after Indian wrestlers' protests, female athletes prepare for 2024 Paris Olympics. 3 hrs agoAsiaTate brothers accused of being serial tax evadersAndrew Tate and his brother Tristan are accused of failing to pay any tax on £21m of revenue.8 hrs agoEnglandPayout for widow of Pakistani journalist killed by Kenyan policeArshad Sharif was an outspoken TV anchor who fled Pakistan after receiving death threats.9 hrs agoWorldFloods kill six rhinos in India national parkKaziranga National Park is experiencing its worst inundation in years as floods devastate Assam state.14 hrs agoAsiaIndia event organiser arrested after fatal crushNearly 121 people died in a crush at a religious gathering in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.17 hrs agoAsiaMust watch Watch fire engine rescue man from Beryl floods in TexasTorrential rainfall and flash flooding left a man stranded on top of his truck in Houston.4 hrs agoUS & CanadaStaff help clear rubble from destroyed Kyiv hospitalFootage posted on social media by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky shows smoke rising from Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital and blown out windows.12 hrs agoEuropeIce cream van swept out to sea in rising tideCoastguard teams rescue an ice cream van that had been swept out to sea in Cornwall.4 hrs agoSomersetCalifornia airport engulfed by wildfiresFirefighters used a variety of aircraft to douse a wildfire that raged around Placerville Airport in California.13 hrs agoUS & CanadaVitali Klitschko calls Russian attacks 'genocide'"The whole world can see how Russian missiles kill Ukrainian citizens," says Vitali Klitschko.9 hrs agoJubilation and stunned silence: France reacts to exit pollsPolls projected a surprise victory for France's left-wing coalition, denying the far-right of its expected win.1 day agoEuropeInfluential with Katty Kay Jackie Joyner-Kersee's gold-medal attitudeThe retired athlete and hall-of-famer opened up to the BBC's Katty Kay about the challenges she faced on the road to the Olympics, and the winning mindset that saw her through them.See moreBBC InDepth This wasn't the social media election everyone expectedMarianna Spring shares what she discovered during her investigations into how voters are targeted.See moreUS and Canada newsHow Canada became a car theft capital of the worldWhite House fights back against doubts on Biden fitnessWhite House defends Biden health in fiery press briefingTwo dead as Beryl slams Texas leaving millions without powerThe storm is expected to lose strength but flash flooding and damaging winds remain a risk as it moves inland.Global newsRussian court jails theatre figures over IS wives playIndian wrestlers eye Olympics after sex harassment scandalChildren's hospital hit as Russian strikes kill dozens in UkraineRewards for tourists who litter pick in CopenhagenThe city hopes to offset the "environmental burden" of tourism with rewards for eco-friendly travellers.UK newsScotland's new MPs to be sworn in at WestminsterSunak names new top team as Lord Cameron resignsNew MP will use her 'real world experience'UK hopes to recoup cash from scrapped Rwanda schemeThe Tory government had already sent £220m to Rwanda as part of the deportation scheme, which is now being scrapped.Sport'An excuse to boo' - Djokovic irked by Wimbledon crowdInside the gym building champions - and communityBradley named surprise 2025 US Ryder Cup captainShaw 'fit and ready' to play 90 minutes for EnglandEngland defender Luke Shaw says he is "fit and ready" to play 90 minutes at Euro 2024 after making his bow at the tournament against Switzerland.Semma: A rare taste of South India in ManhattanAt Michelin-starred Semma, chef Vijay Kumar brings deeply personal dishes from his childhood to the plate.See moreBusinessBoeing to plead guilty to criminal fraud chargeWhat's the right punishment for 'too big to fail' Boeing?Hollywood icon Paramount agrees $28bn merger deal'I had to downgrade my life' - US workers in debt to buy groceriesAmericans are taking loans to afford basic necessities - as groceries prices have surged by 25%.InnovationScammed by the fake Chinese policeThe random numbers that run our livesAmazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?Etsy sex toy ban sparks seller outrageThe platform says it's because of "evolving" industry standards but sellers say they feel "betrayed."CultureJames Corden delays own play for England penalties Titanic and Avatar producer Jon Landau dies aged 63Why a Shaun of the Dead reboot would 'incense' Simon Pegg Rob Delaney says he wants to die in same room as his sonThe US actor's two-year-old child Henry died in 2018 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.TravelA new chance to hike Europe's ancient salt routeWhere to get the best pizza in ChicagoThe UK's five most beautiful national parksThe unlikely origins of the hot dogA sizzling symbol of Americana eaten at stadiums and barbecues, the humble hot dog originated in a very unlikely place: the beach.Travel A new chance to hike Europe's ancient salt routeAn ancient salt trading route, the Pagarine Route is a new 159km walking path from the French Riviera up into the Italian hills that's now welcoming hikers.See moreSign up for our newslettersThe Essential ListThe week's best stories, handpicked by BBC editors, in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday.US Election UnspunCut through the spin with North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher - in your inbox every Wednesday.Medal MomentsYour global guide to the Paris Olympics, from key highlights to heroic stories, daily to your inbox throughout the Games.EarthCoal mining created community. Can clean energy?Western US bakes in heatwaveSacred buffalo calf offers hope amid efforts to revive speciesUK bees hit by worst disease outbreak in a decadeAmerican foulbrood infects young bees and the only way to stop the spread is by burning the hive.Science and healthHow the dengue virus got its nameKimchi blamed for mass sickness in South KoreaSight test 'saved life' of woman who had eye removed'We've learnt to do surgery without electricity': Ukraine's power cuts worsenRussia is pummelling Ukraine's energy grid, forcing Ukrainians to live and work by torch light.World’s TableThe wild ceremonies of the Turkish 'meatball'A chicken recipe so good its origin is being fought in courtWhat will we eat on the Moon?Portugal's take on beef bourguignonAkin to France's heartier, spicier, richer boeuf bourguignon, "alcatra" is synonymous with a single island in the remote Azores archipelago.The SpecialistWhere to get the best pizza in ChicagoA Paralympian's guide to the best of ParisA pro surfer's guide to LA's best beachesA Rome-based food expert's insider picksFood writer Katie Parla has dedicated her life to Roman food and hates tourist food traps. Here are her insider picks from comfort food at Tram Tram to gelato at Otaleg.