French woman allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years rescued in Pakistan

Yasmina alleges she was held along with her five children, and they were all cut off from the outside world.

24th, June 2026, 08:29pm

How hot will it get today?

Chris Fawkes has the latest forecast, with a rare red weather warning from the Met Office in place for extreme heat for parts of southern England and south Wales.

24th, June 2026, 08:26pm

Burnham likely to replace Reeves as chancellor if he becomes PM

Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.

24th, June 2026, 08:20pm

Heat dome sees temperatures soar across Ireland and Europe; Paris reaches 41 degrees

A status yellow high temperature warning is in force until Friday morning as temperatures soar

24th, June 2026, 08:10pm

Why is it so hot and when will Ireland’s heatwave end?

Wednesday and Thursday expected to be hottest days in Ireland this week

24th, June 2026, 08:01pm

Ireland ‘at the edge’ of European heat dome as Met Éireann issues hot-weather warnings

Wednesday and Thursday expected to be hottest days in Ireland this week

24th, June 2026, 08:01pm

Why is it so hot and when will Ireland’s ‘exceptionally warm weather’ end?

Wednesday and Thursday expected to be hottest days in Ireland this week

24th, June 2026, 08:01pm

Why is it so hot in Ireland and across Europe?

Wednesday and Thursday expected to be hottest days in Ireland this week

24th, June 2026, 08:01pm

Dublin man who beat girlfriend and kicked her in face is jailed

Eyewitnesses to late-night assault in Kimmage heard Strickland Christopher (37) saying ‘I’m going to kill you’

24th, June 2026, 07:00pm

World Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - ranked

After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.

24th, June 2026, 06:59pm