Teacher who murdered adopted baby son Preston Davey given whole life prison sentence
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.

Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.

Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

A refinery and a shopping centre burned after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy injured in crocodile enclosure
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

A 30-year-old man was arrested for attempted murder after a boy was critically injured, police say.

'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.