Concern grows for British couple jailed in Iran after family loses contact
The family of a UK couple jailed for 10 years in Iran have said they are increasingly worried after not hearing from them for over a week.
Posted on 13 May 2026 | 2:35 pm
Shots fired in Philippine senate where senator accused of crimes against humanity was hiding
Gunfire broke out in the Philippine senate where a senator is holed up trying to avoid arrest over claims of crimes against humanity.
Posted on 13 May 2026 | 11:00 am
More than 1,700 people banned from leaving British cruise ship over likely stomach flu outbreak
More than 1,700 passengers and crew members have been ordered not to leave their cruise ship while French health officials carry out tests after a likely stomach flu outbreak onboard. 
Posted on 13 May 2026 | 9:38 am
British man jailed in Ukraine after admitting spying for Russia
A Scottish man who worked as a military instructor in Ukraine has been jailed for more than eight years after he admitted spying for Russia.
Posted on 13 May 2026 | 5:48 am
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during La Liga victory parade
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal sparked strong reactions online after waving a Palestinian flag during the team's victory parade.
Posted on 12 May 2026 | 1:35 pm
'Most powerful' nuclear missile will be deployed this year says Putin
Vladimir Putin says Russia will deploy the world's "most powerful" nuclear missile at the end of this year.
Posted on 12 May 2026 | 11:29 am
Israel qualifies for Eurovision final
Israel's entry has qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest final.
Posted on 11 May 2026 | 11:25 am