Hegseth attacks Europe over migration with beach 'invasion' D-Day speech
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.

Delays to defence plan undermine UK credibility, MPs say
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

The Defence Investment Plan is now due to be released ahead of a Nato summit early next month.

Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.

Starmer tells supporters he will fight any leadership contest
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

The prime minister's position has hardened since Andy Burnham said he would seek to enter any potential Labour contest.

Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls