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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has asked for forgiveness from the families of the 57 victims of this week's train crash.
In a Facebook message, Mr Mitsotakis said that "in the Greece of 2023... two trains heading in different directions cannot run on the same line and no-one notice".
Clashes with police wer... |
DUP Leader says his party is happy to be involved in talks with all political parties
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said he is hopeful of progress in the next few weeks in his talks with the government about restoring Stormont.
He was speaking after parties met the head of the civil service Jayne Brady.
Sir J... |
This year's Glastonbury festival is off to a rocking start as thousands of festival-goers party in the summer sun.
Arctic Monkeys are headlining the iconic Pyramid stage on Friday night, mystery act the ChurnUps have been revealed as Foo Fighters to the delight of crowds and elsewhere Worthy Farm's visitors have been ... |
We are pausing our live coverage of Travis King, the US soldier who crossed the border from South Korea to the North without authorisation.
It's still unclear why he fled to North Korea. Pentagon officials are investigating the incident, and have said his safety is Washington's top concern.
There has been radio silen... |
The report was carried out by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
Some schools in Northern Ireland are teaching pupils that homosexuality is wrong in relationships and sex education (RSE).
A Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) report said "many schools use language that shames and stigmatises yo... |
This year's Glastonbury festival is off to a rocking start as thousands of festival-goers party in the summer sun.
Arctic Monkeys are headlining the iconic Pyramid stage on Friday night, mystery act the ChurnUps have been revealed as Foo Fighters to the delight of crowds and elsewhere Worthy Farm's visitors have been ... |
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Watch Catherine, Princess of Wales, appear in surprise Eurovision cameo
Catherine, Princess of Wales, made a surprise appearance playing the piano during the opening performance of Eurovision.
She played an instrumental pie... |
Madonna has said she is "on the road to recovery" in her first statement since a bacterial infection left her in a hospital's intensive care unit.
On social media, the singer said "my focus now is my health" and thanked her fans for their "positive energy".
The star, 64, said: "I assure you, I'll be back with you as ... |
John McKenna played for Scotby Football Club in Carlisle, who have paid tribute to him
Tributes have been paid to a popular footballer who died after apparently falling from a hotel balcony in Ibiza.
John McKenna, 22, from Carlisle, Cumbria, had been on holiday when the tragedy happened on Friday at about 11:00 local... |
Kim Jong Un, seen here in 2017, is known to be a heavy smoker
British American Tobacco is to pay $635m (£512m) plus interest to US authorities after a subsidiary admitted selling cigarettes to North Korea in violation of sanctions.
The US authorities said the settlement related to BAT activity in North Korea between ... |
The Birmingham to Crewe leg of high speed railway HS2 will be delayed by two years to cut costs.
The government suggested Euston station's opening could also be delayed as an "affordable" design is worked on.
Transport secretary Mark Harper blamed soaring prices and said he was "committed" to the line linking London,... |
Buzzfeed is to close its news site and cut its workforce by 15%, chief executive Jonah Peretti has said.
It comes as the digital media company faces serious financial challenges, including a slump in advertising spending.
Calling the decisions "deeply painful", Mr Peretti said he could not invest more in the unprofit... |
Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been questioned twice under police caution over five alleged sex offences.
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police confirmed they are now investigating five accusations of offences alleged to have happened between 1982 and 2016.
Detectives say they interviewed a 65-year-old man ... |
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Remembering Dame Deborah James: 'One of those special people'
The cancer campaigner, blogger, broadcaster and former teacher, Dame Deborah James, has died aged 40.
She had been receiving end-of-life care for bowel cancer at... |
A decision to quash a Department of Health policy on paying for care costs in nursing homes has been welcomed by the NI commissioner for older people.
The commissioner, Eddie Lynch, was reacting to a decision by High Court judge Mr Justice Scoffield.
The judge ruled the department failed to properly consider the impa... |
King Charles and Queen Camilla have been crowned in a ceremony steeped in tradition and symbolism inside Westminster Abbey.
You will be able to catch up on the Coronation Ceremony on BBC iPlayer, but the BBC's coverage will continue throughout the bank holiday weekend.
Here's a guide to following the events.
A live ... |
Chinese-owned video streaming app TikTok says it will offer text-only posts as competition between social media giants heats up.
The platform says the new feature gives users "another way to express themselves".
Earlier this month, TikTok launched a new music streaming service to rival platforms like Spotify and Appl... |
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Two Greek air force pilots have died after a plane crashed while fighting wildfires on the Greek island of Evia, officials say.
The water-bombing plane crashed while battling a forest fire near Platanistos, the defence mini... |
Zakhar Prilepin is one of Russia's most celebrated authors and a veteran supporter of ultranationalist politics
A Russian pro-war writer who was seriously injured in a car bombing said he would not be intimidated by the apparent attempt on his life.
Zakhar Prilepin, a vehement supporter of Russia's campaign in Ukrain... |
The UK is set to review the artificial intelligence (AI) market to make sure its benefits are available for everyone and that no single firm will dominate.
The investigation by the competition watchdog will look at the software behind chatbots like ChatGPT.
The industry is facing scrutiny over the pace at which it is... |
Coverage: Ball-by-ball commentary of every County Championship match across BBC local radio, BBC Sport website and app with live text commentary on each day's play
There is blossom on the trees, the mowers have been dusted off and birds - and cricketers - have been migrating back to the UK from warmer climes. Oh, and ... |
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The Duke of Sussex unexpectedly appeared at the High Court as legal proceedings began over alleged phone-tapping and other breaches of privacy.
Prince Harry, who is one of those suing Associated Newspapers, the publisher of... |
Counting is continuing in local elections in Northern Ireland, with nearly half of the seats filled
So far, this has been a good day for Sinn Féin with most seats returned, followed by the DUP and then Alliance.
200 councillors out of 462 have been elected. A total of 807 people are competing for 462 seats in council... |
California's governor had blocked previous bids to release Leslie Van Houten (right)
Leslie Van Houten, a former follower of notorious cult leader Charles Manson, has been released on parole after serving more than five decades of a life sentence for two brutal murders.
Van Houten, 73, was a 19-year old member of the... |
Malcolm Myers says 10-year-old rescue dog Buddy is his hero
A man who was trapped under a fallen tree branch has said his life was saved by his dog.
Malcolm Myers, from Thirsk, was walking his rescue dog Buddy on a footpath when he heard a loud crack.
A branch from a horse chestnut tree hit him on the back and head,... |
Last updated on .From the section European Football
Chelsea have it all to do if they are to advance to the Champions League semi-finals after losing to holders Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.
Karim Benzema's tap-in - his 90th goal in the competition - gave Real boss Carlo Ancelotti the perfect start against his former ... |
Time is running out if the police and the government are to restore public trust in policing, the Chief Inspector of Constabulary has warned.
In his annual report, Andy Cooke said police forces were experiencing "one of their biggest crises in living memory".
"Atrocious" crimes committed by serving police officers ha... |
Members of the Royal College of Nursing and the Royal College of Midwives have voted to accept a new pay offer from the Scottish government.
The unions had recommended its members back the deal which would see a 6.5% increase from April.
On top of a 7.5% pay rise imposed for 2022/23, it means many staff will see thei... |
Jason, six-months old, is currently up for adoption at All Dogs Matter
Illegal imports of puppies have continued to thrive following the pandemic, a study into UK purchasing practices suggests.
The Royal Veterinary College says the rise means dogs are at risk of being exposed to infectious diseases and a "very impove... |
Oil prices have risen after Saudi Arabia said it would make cuts of a million barrels per day (bpd) in July.
Other members of Opec+, a group of oil-producing countries, also agreed to continued cuts in production in an attempt to shore up flagging prices.
Opec+ accounts for around 40% of the world's crude oil and its... |
The crossing forms part of the Strathspey Railway
Safety barriers have been installed at the last automatic open railway level crossing in Scotland.
Dalfaber Level Crossing in Aviemore was built in the early 1980s and is on a private line used by Strathspey Railway's steam locomotives.
It was an open crossing with w... |
Last updated on .From the section Tennis
Coverage: Live across BBC TV, radio and online with extensive coverage on BBC iPlayer, Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. More coverage details
Andy Murray dazzled under the Wimbledon lights again as he led Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in a Centre Court thriller ... |
Thursday's blast damaged a number of buildings - it's not known if the explosive found on Saturday was from the same aircraft
More than 3,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in the Russian city of Belgorod after an undetonated explosive was found.
It comes two days after Russia accidentally dropped a bomb... |
President Joe Biden's call for a ceasefire in Gaza is the lead in the Guardian and the Telegraph. The Guardian's headline describes it as America's "strongest rebuke" yet to Israel since the start of the conflict. The Daily Telegraph quotes a confidante of President Biden as saying that the US is "at that point" where ... |
Glory day: David Trimble, Bono and John Hume pictured together on stage in Belfast in 1998
It was the night that produced the defining image of Northern Ireland's progress to peace.
To one side, the then Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble. On the other, the then SDLP leader John Hume.
The man in between, holding t... |
The crash caused damage to the road's barrier
A lorry was left hanging off a bridge after crashing into a barrier on the M1 in Leicestershire.
Police were called to reports the vehicle had crashed on the southbound carriageway at junction 19 Catthorpe Interchange just after 04:30 BST.
The southbound carriageway was ... |
Melissa Caddick went missing in 2020 after police agents raided her home
When conwoman Melissa Caddick vanished from her luxurious eastern Sydney home in November 2020 - with only her partially decomposed foot found washed up on a beach months later - it set off a frenzy in Australia.
The case blindsided investors, b... |
Kate Forbes, who finished second to Humza Yousaf in the SNP leadership race, has announced that she is leaving the Scottish government.
Scotland's finance secretary was on maternity leave after the birth of her daughter when Nicola Sturgeon suddenly announced that she was quitting as SNP leader and Scotland's first mi... |
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards say seven officers have been killed in an Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate building in Syria's capital, Damascus.
Brig-Gen Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior commander of the elite Quds Force,... |
The Euclid telescope has successfully launched into space on a mission to understand some of the Universe's greatest mysteries.
The €1.4bn (£1.2bn) telescope was primed to go up on a Falcon-9 rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida on Saturday.
Euclid's goal is to make an immense 3D map of the cosmos in a bid to better... |
Protester Matt Turnbull is one of the people arrested in the build up to the Coronation.
Dozens of people have been arrested during the King's Coronation, including the leader of a prominent anti-monarchy group.
London's Metropolitan Police said 52 arrests were made for a range of reasons, and all remain in custody.
... |
Manchester City 4-1 Arsenal: Kevin de Bruyne scores two and makes one in dominant display Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Manchester City delivered a masterclass to overwhelm Premier League leaders Arsenal and strike a huge psychological blow in the title race at Etihad Stadium. The confrontation bill... |
Last updated on .From the section Tennis
Coverage: Live across BBC TV, radio and online with comprehensive coverage on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website, BBC Sport mobile app and Red Button.
Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from Wimbledon 2023 with a wrist injury.
The Australian, 28, lost to Novak Djokovic in last year's... |
The jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is facing a new trial on charges of extremism that could keep him in prison for decades.
Mr Navalny is already serving a nine-year sentence for parole violations, fraud and contempt of court.
He and his supporters insist his arrest and imprisonment in 2021 was polit... |
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This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Watch: Rishi Sunak on US providing cluster bombs to Ukraine
Rishi Sunak has reiterated that the UK "discourages" the use of cluster bombs after the US agreed to supply them to Ukraine.
The UK is one the countries to have ba... |
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Rishi Sunak was challenged over his attendance record at PMQs
Rishi Sunak has refused to say whether Tory MPs accused of undermining the Commons Partygate inquiry into Boris Johnson should apologise.
The Privileges Committe... |
Violence has erupted across France since the killing of a 17-year-old during a traffic stop on Tuesday
A French policeman has been charged with homicide and is now in custody over the killing of a teenager during a traffic stop near Paris on Tuesday.
The 17-year-old, named as Nahel M, was shot at point-blank range as... |
Less than a year after the late Queen appeared on screen tapping out the beat of We Will Rock You over tea with Paddington Bear, the man who wrote the song - and whose band shared her moniker - has attended Buckingham Palace to receive a knighthood.
Guitarist Brian May was given the honour on Tuesday for services to m... |
Comedy legend Peter Sellers played the title role - and two more - in Dr Strangelove
The family of director Stanley Kubrick have given their blessing for one of his classic films to be adapted for the stage for the first time.
His 1964 apocalyptic Cold War comedy Dr Strangelove will be staged by Armando Iannucci, who... |
Carrick's sentencing hearing was told he had taken "monstrous advantage of women" between 2003 and 2020
More than 10 people have reported further offences by serial rapist and former police officer David Carrick since he was jailed, a force has said.
Carrick was sentenced to 36 life terms after admitting 49 charges, ... |
The DUP withdrew from the Stormont executive in February 2022
The DUP leader has said he is hopeful his party can get the progress it needs to go back into power sharing.
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was speaking after a meeting with the head of the NI Civil Service, Jayne Brady.
He will continue to engage with the governm... |
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Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been evacuated unharmed from a public event after what appeared to be a smoke bomb was thrown at him.
A man was detained at the scene in Wakayama, where Mr Kishida had been due to gi... |
From left to right: Footballer Mykhailo Mudryk, tennis player Elina Svitolina and boxer Oleksandr Usyk
Ukraine's top athletes have paid defiant tributes to a Ukrainian prisoner of war (POW) shown apparently being killed by Russian troops in a video that has shocked the nation.
The unarmed prisoner is seen smoking in ... |
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has been in the UK for talks with the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
The visit came ahead of a Ukrainian counter-offensive against Russian forces, expected to begin in the coming weeks.
Since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, the UK has been a major supplier of weapons and equi... |
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