US forces strike commercial vessel in Gulf of Oman after crew 'ignored repeated warnings'
The UKMTO maritime agency said late on Saturday that it had received a report of an incident involving a bulk carrier and military forces in the gulf.
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Latest news bulletin | November 8th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Canary Islands demand urgent government action amid surge in migrant arrivals
Between 1 and 6 November, 49 boats carrying a total of 4,587 migrants arrived in the Canary Islands, according to the regional government.
At least 21 dead after migrant boat capsizes off Senegal, authorities say
The United Nations' International Organization for Migration (IOM) says the dangerous Atlantic Route is a key pathway for West African migrants travelling to Europe.
Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2026: Rexhep Rexhepi wins prestigious Aiguille d’Or Prize
At this year's luxury watch awards, 84 timepieces and clocks were in competition across 14 categories, including sports, calendar and astronomy, jewellery and mechanical exception.
How the deadly shooting in Krakow unfolded
Video authenticated by BBC Verify shows the moment gunshots rang out in Krakow's main market square.
Netanyahu rival Eisenkot to be tasked with forming new government following Israeli elections
In Israel, a candidate tasked with forming a new government has 28 days to carry out the job. The president is able to extend this by a maximum of 14 days before giving the mandate to someone else.
What we know about the Krakow shooting that left six people dead
Police said the bodies of the suspect's 53-year-old father, 52-year-old mother and 21-year-old sister had also been found at his home.
Fjord Oslo: Norway’s capital celebrates peace at open-air light art festival
The Norwegian capital is hosting the fifth edition of Fjord Oslo, an international festival showcasing outdoor light art. This year's edition brings together artists from several countries to explore the meaning of peace through installations across the city.
What we know so far after Krakow gun attack
Six people were killed in a random shooting in Krakow's main square, and three bodies were later found at the home of the attacker.
Trump offers UFC boss White House press secretary role: 'Dana, please take the job!'
Trump and White have forged a close relationship over the years, with Trump a regular attendee at UFC events and White having spoken at a number of the president's rallies.
Where would you go in a time machine? Physicist says time travel only goes forward
Pack for tomorrow, not yesterday. A physicist says time travel to the past could be impossible.
‘We’re hardly producing any power’: Can Europe’s solar boom survive a cloudy winter?
A prolonged period of cloudy and windless weather can throttle Europe's solar and wind generations, often causing the grid to rely on polluting back-up sources.
Cheek kisses, shoes off and punctuality: European social etiquette rules travellers should know
From taking your shoes off indoors to being on time, a new survey reveals the social etiquette rules that travellers should know before heading to Europe.
Latest news bulletin | November 8th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
My parents chose to die together and I was left to grieve alone
Els and Jan sought medical intervention to end their lives after 50 happy years of marriage, leaving behind their only child.
Germans wrestle with what to do with Hitler's destroyed Eagle's Nest retreat
While some believe the site should be partially or completely rebuilt, others want it abandoned and all memory of its Nazi past forgotten.
Poland: Footage shows people taking cover as a gunman opens fire in Krakow
Footage shows people fleeing as cars speed away during a deadly shooting at Krakow's Main Market Square, which left six people dead and about 15 injured.
Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv region, damaging infrastructure
Russian strikes have damaged infrastructure in the Kyiv region and left a kindergarten in ruins in the Ukrainian capital. Firefighters battled a major blaze as Ukraine faced renewed attacks on its energy network.
Liverpool FC targets counterfeit pro-Palestinian shirts using altered club crest
On the internet, fake Premier League shirts with pro-Palestinian slogans are on sale, affecting, among other clubs, Liverpool F.C. The Reds are now taking action.
'I saw ambulances and armed police': BBC correspondent in Krakow
BBC correspondent Magda Mis reports from central Krakow after a deadly shooting.
Video shows people fleeing as gunman opens fire in Kraków, Poland
UGC footage shows people running for cover as a deadly shooting unfolds in Kraków, Poland, leaving at least six people dead and around a dozen wounded, according to police.
Moment police officer appears to shoot Krakow suspect
Footage taken at the scene appears to show the moment a police officer appears to shoot the Krakow suspect.
'Peace is possible and we are called to build it' Pope Leo XIV says in Uruguay
The Pontiff was welcomed by 40,000 people in Paysandú, Uruguay. Leo's sixth apostolic journey comes less than a month after lung adenocarcinoma surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.
Andy Burnham wants to get closer to the EU - but he shouldn't expect a smooth ride
Laura Kuenssberg talks to government insiders about the prime minister opening the conversation about the UK rejoining the EU.
Latest news bulletin | November 7th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
‘We need to change everything’: Mélenchon uses Le Bourget rally to press home his programme
The right to vote at 16, a Sixth Republic as a “new ecological state”: the four-time Élysée candidate outlined his presidential programme to more than 20,000 supporters. A further show of strength against a backdrop of social unrest in the country.
Six killed and more than a dozen injured after gunman opens fire in historic centre of Kraków
The suspect, a 25-year-old Polish citizen, was fascinated with far-right ideologies and held “very radical" and “ultra-nationalistic" views, Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński said.
Russia fires North Korean missiles at 'key' Ukrainian energy facility, Zelenskyy says
"Moscow is deliberately seeking to leave millions of Ukrainians without electricity, heating, and water as winter approaches," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.
Spain: Baby's body found in freezer in Ourense may have been there over 20 years
The body of the newborn was discovered in a chest freezer in a storage room in Allariz (Ourense) and may have been there for over 20 years, according to local newspaper 'La Región'.
Russian strikes wound nine and damage Ukraine's power network ahead of talks
The attacks come before Ukrainian and Russian delegations are due to take part in trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi next week.
Cyberattacks target Italian foreign minister and company behind Brenner Base Tunnel project
The company behind the under-construction Brenner Base Tunnel project - a 55 km rail link between Innsbruck in Austria and Fortezza in Italy - confirmed it had also been hit by a cyberattack in recent weeks.