Firefighters struggle to contain Madrid wildfires, as more than 140,000 evacuated in France and Spain
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Authorities face the "worst fire in the history of the region", Madrid officials say, as French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux.

Law student is charged over intercepted bomb in car
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Isobella Perrie Sullivan's lawyer says she did not know that a bag in the car she was driving contained a bomb.

Watch moment of explosion as huge fire breaks out in Essex
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

More than 100 firefighters were sent to tackle a huge fire at industrial units on a farm on Friday.

Man describes trying to save mother and daughter who drowned off Essex beach
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Craig Bowe says he heard screams during a trip to a beach to celebrate his daughter's birthday.

Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to?
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

BBC Verify has looked at how much Burnham's new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for