French Open: Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic in late-night thriller

Rafael Nadal demonstrates why he is the greatest player in French Open history by beating Novak Djokovic in a late-night thriller to reach the semi-finals.

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French officials told to abandon gaming Anglicisms

Use “jeu video de competition” instead of "e-sports", language watchdog the Académie Française says.

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Cancelled flights: Travel firms have oversold flights and holidays - Shapps

The UK's transport secretary demands to meet with airlines and airports to "find out what's gone wrong".

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Royal Navy marks Queen's Platinum Jubilee with global tribute

Sailors around the world send traditional Royal Navy tributes to Her Majesty.

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Searching for life on Mars from a Scottish island

Prof John Parnell trains scientists to spot signs of life on Mars from his kitchen in Millport.

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Oesophageal cancer: Andy Goram diagnosis brings 'don't ignore symptoms' warning

Patients share their experience of the cancer which has left the Rangers icon with six months to live.

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Ukraine round-up: City divided and refugee spots her looted goods

Fighting rages in Severodonetsk and a Ukrainian sees her new boiler spirited away on a Russian tank.

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What is monkeypox and how do you catch it?

Cases of monkeypox are being investigated in several countries, including the UK.

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Donna Ockenden to visit victims of Shrewsbury maternity scandal

Donna Ockenden will discuss her Shrewsbury maternity scandal review with bereaved families this week.

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French Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas suffer shock exits at Roland Garros

Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas suffer surprise fourth-round exits on a day of shocks in the men's draw at the French Open.

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Windrush scandal: Government must publish report institutional racism, lawyer says

An internal Home Office report suggests institutional racism at the Home Office caused the Windrush scandal.

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Monkeypox cases rise as guidance advises infected to abstain from sex

Anyone who tests positive should abstain from sex while symptomatic and use condoms for eight weeks.

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Peterborough school counsellor with anorexia speaks out

Shama Hanif tells of her her struggle with anorexia and how she has cast off the shame she once felt.

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The top spies fighting terrorism three days a week

If job-sharing mums can lead GCHQ why isn't this way of working more common?

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Crime victims see delays rise and charges fall - BBC research

Victims say forces let them down - while data show officers take longer to respond to emergencies.

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Partygate: How much political danger is Boris Johnson in?

After the report into lockdown rule-breaking, political editor Chris Mason assesses the PM's future.

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Half-term travel: Dover passengers 'stuck for hours' at border control

P&O Ferries say delays are "out of their control" as borders are operated by French authorities.

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Camberley: Second murder arrest after teenager dies in party stabbing

Surrey Police want to speak to anyone who saw a young man running from the scene into nearby roads.

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Lorry strikes railway bridge and sheds paint over road

In 2020, the bridge was dubbed the "most bashed" in Britain after being struck 25 times in a year.

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Cannes Film Festival: Director's happiness at Palme d'Or win

Ruben Ostlund is lauded at Cannes for the class satire Triangle of Sadness.

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Bunting at the ready - street party planners set for Platinum Jubilee

Organisers are putting the finishing touches to their plans ahead of the four-day bank holiday.

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'Daughter's long Covid makes us prisoners in our own home'

Helen Goss calls for more help for children like Anna, 9, who is ill two years after catching Covid.

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Norwich City 'in talks' with Millwaukee Brewers' owner

It is understood the owner of Millwaukee Brewers met officials at the club's home ground.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Holiday madness' and 'PM trying to save his skin'

Travel disruption across the UK and changes to the ministerial code lead the papers on Saturday.

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Ukraine war: Troops could quit Severodonetsk amid Russian advance - official

Russian forces are in part of Severodonetsk and could surround local troops, an official says.

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French Open: Cameron Norrie loses as British interest ends at Roland Garros

Cameron Norrie's wait for a first appearance in the last 16 of a Grand Slam goes on, becoming the final British singles player to fall at the French Open.

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EasyJet to cancel more than 200 half-term flights from Gatwick

The airline says cancellations are required to provide reliable services in the busy holiday period.

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Uvalde shooting: In the face of tragedy, a Texas town turns to prayer

Many in Uvalde say they feel lost after the school massacre, but their faith is a source of strength.

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Japan opens up to foreign tourists after two years

Visitors from 98 countries will be allowed to enter, but some restrictions still remain.

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Johnny Depp: Jury deliberations begin in Amber Heard defamation trial

The high profile celebrity defamation case comes to a close six weeks after it began.

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Covid in Wales: Hospital mask rule ends as emergency law expires

Masks will no longer be legally required in health and social care as all rules end on Monday.

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Geetanjali Shree is first Indian winner of International Booker Prize

The prize's judges say Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand is a "luminous novel of India and partition".

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Meghan Markle visits memorial for Texas school shooting victims

The Duchess of Sussex laid flowers at the memorial for the 19 children and two adults who died.

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Uvalde shooting: Texas school gunman 'walked in unobstructed'

No guard challenged the attacker and it is unclear if the school door was even locked, say officials.

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Texas shooting victims: Relatives of children speak of their heartbreak

Relatives of the children killed in a shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas speak of their heartbreak.

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Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher dies

The band say they are "shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness" in a statement on social media.

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Amber Heard: It's easy to forget I'm a human being

Heard found herself in a tense exchange with Johnny Depp's attorney as the trial nears its end.

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Yes drummer Alan White dies aged 72

The prog-rock star died peacefully at home after a short illness, his bandmates have announced.

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Deborah James: Podcast host visits Chelsea Flower Show to see rose namesake

The podcast host gets a private tour of the Chelsea Flower Show to see the flower named in her honour.

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Ros Atkins on… The Sue Gray report

The senior civil servant's long-awaited report criticised the culture and leadership in Downing Street.

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Europa Conference League final: Roma 1-0 Feyenoord - Nicolo Zaniolo hits winner for Italians

Roma win their first major European trophy after defeating Feyenoord in the inaugural Europa Conference League final.

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Sue Gray report: Drunken No 10 party culture in lockdown laid bare

Boris Johnson says he is "humbled" by Sue Gray's account of rule-breaking but rejects calls to resign.

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Severodonetsk: Battle for key road as fighting reaches Ukraine city

Severodonetsk under constant shelling but a vital artery into the city is still open, Ukraine says.

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Sue Gray report: The unanswered questions about Downing Street parties

The report provided more information about gatherings but still left some questions unanswered.

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Footballers agree to spot-fix matches for undercover reporter

Secret filming shows discussions to manipulate moments in games so criminals can defraud bookies.

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Mason: Where are government heads at over cost of living?

BBC political editor Chris Mason outlines the latest thoughts on how to help households facing price hikes.

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Putin weaponising Ukraine’s crops, says Polish PM

Mateusz Morawiecki also warned that only the Russian leader would be “happy” with a UK-EU trade war.

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RMT union votes for a national rail strike

RMT members vote in favour of strike action across Network Rail and 13 train operating companies.

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FBI foiled terror plot to kill George W Bush

An Iraqi citizen in Ohio allegedly attempted to have militants smuggled across the Mexican border.

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BBC News channel apologises after Man Utd error goes viral

BBC issues an apology after the words 'Manchester United are rubbish' appeared on the rolling news ticker.

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The changing face of the North Sea oil industry

Some workers are still banking on a career in oil and gas, others are focusing on a greener future.

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Partygate: How much do new photos matter?

The latest Partygate photos will be uncomfortable for Tory MPs but are unlikely to prompt an ousting of the PM.

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ScotRail and drivers' union return to pay talks

Hundreds of services were cut on Monday in a temporary timetable to cope with driver shortages.

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Russian diplomat quits over war in Ukraine

Boris Bondarev walks out of his job in Geneva, saying he has never been more ashamed of Russia.

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Queen tours Chelsea Flower Show in golf buggy

This year's show includes Platinum Jubilee floral tributes to the monarch's 70 year reign.

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Heard's team change course on Johnny Depp testimony

Supermodel Kate Moss is expected to take the stand in the final days of the high-profile trial.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Eight things we learnt from her first interview

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says she was forced to sign a false confession to secure her release.

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The sci-fi technology tackling malarial mosquitos

Gene drive development makes a genetically modified gene that spreads widely within populations.

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says champions are 'legends'

Manchester City's manager says his side "are legends" after securing their fourth Premier League title in five seasons.

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Tribeca Film Festival 2022: Sheep farmer documentary earns nod

Heart Valley, about Welsh farmer Wilf Davies, will be shown at this year's Tribeca Film Festival.

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French Open: Emma Raducanu, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic & Iga Swiatek ready to start in Paris

Emma Raducanu says she is "learning to be effective" on clay as she makes the final preparations for her senior debut at the French Open on Monday.

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Verstappen profits from Leclerc misery but positives remain for Ferrari

Charles Leclerc's Spanish GP misery handed Max Verstappen the title lead, but with resurgent Mercedes in the mix this season is anything but predictable, writes Andrew Benson.

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Manchester City 3-2 Aston Villa: ‘We feel legends’ - Pep Guardiola delighted with title win

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pays tribute to rivals Liverpool, after narrowly beating the Reds to the Premier League title by winning 3-2 against Aston Villa.

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The Hacienda rises again: The Manchester nightclub raves on after 40 years

Forty years after it opened, the legendary nightclub is credited with changing music and Manchester.

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Social media: Did the pandemic poison online politics?

As the UK spent countless hours online during lockdown, how much has it changed us?

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What is biodiversity and how are we protecting it?

The planet is experiencing its sixth mass extinction event, but it is hoped action can be agreed.

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Turkey: Huge rally for opposition's Canan Kaftancioglu

Canan Kaftancioglu has been convicted for insulting President Erdogan and the Turkish state.

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Charles and Camilla to star in jubilee EastEnders episode

The royals will join the residents of Albert Square for a Platinum Jubilee street party.

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Zelensky: Only diplomacy can end Ukraine war

Only a negotiated solution will work, says Ukraine's president, as fighting intensifies in Donbas.

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The Papers: 'Cost of living crunch' and desire to arm Moldova

Pressures on the prime minister over the cost of living and talks on sending more weaponry to Moldova lead the papers

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Monkeypox: Doctors concerned over impact on sexual health

Staff at sexual health clinics warn the virus is already stretching the workforce in many places.

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Elon Musk denies sexual misconduct allegations

A report claims Musk's company SpaceX paid an employee $250,000 to settle the claim against him.

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Ukraine war: What might tip the balance?

The conflict has become a grinding and bloody affair, with both sides making gains and losses.

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France's mustard shortage leaves sour taste

The price of the condiment is up 10% due to poor harvests and the impact of the war in Ukraine.

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The Papers: Partygate probe 'fury' and a £184m 'very lucky' dip

The papers give different verdicts on the Met Police's probe into law-breaking parties in Whitehall.

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Everton 3-2 Crystal Palace: Dominic Calvert-Lewin winner preserves Toffees' Premier League status

Everton secure their Premier League status in an incredible match where they came from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace.

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More post-fine twists to come over Partygate?

The Metropolitan Police have finished investigating, but the political fallout isn't over yet.

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Will Sue Gray's report into Downing Street parties be damning for Boris Johnson?

Our correspondents reveal what they know about the long-awaited report on Covid law-breaking at No 10.

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Natasha Abrahart suicide: Parents call for universities to change

The family of Natasha Abrahart is taking civil action against the University of Bristol.

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Partygate: How did the Metropolitan Police decide who to fine?

A total of 83 people have been fined over events in Westminster - but how were the decisions made?

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Giovanni van Bronckhorst: Rangers' Europa League final defeat 'will hurt a lot'

Rangers' Europa League final defeat on penalties "hurts a lot" says Giovanni van Bronckhorst, but the Ibrox manager says he could not have asked for more from his side.

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I learned to sing using YouTube - and now it's my job

A holiday rep who was unable to sing teaches himself then scoops two music awards.

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Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 Rangers (AET, Frankfurt win 5-4 on pens)

Rangers suffer an agonising penalty shootout defeat in their fifth European final as Eintracht Frankfurt in an absorbing Europa League final.

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Buffalo shooting: New York to investigate social media's 'bone-chilling' role

Prosecutors will ask whether social platforms were "used to stream, promote, or plan" the murders.

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Platinum Jubilee concert: Diana Ross and Queen to perform for the Queen

Diana Ross, Eurovision star Sam Ryder and Queen and Adam Lambert will perform at Buckingham Palace.

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Ros Atkins on… the windfall tax debate

Why is the government facing growing pressure to announce a windfall tax on oil and gas companies?

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Charles and Camilla visit Ukrainian church on Canada tour

The royal couple lit candles on a visit to the Ottawa church and paid tribute to Canada's war dead.

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John Peel's family selling rare items from his archive

They say the veteran DJ collected a "wealth of souvenirs" while launching the careers of many stars.

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French Open: Carlos Alcaraz aiming to seize Rafael Nadal's crown at Roland Garros

Carlos Alcaraz is seen as "the best player right now" in men's tennis - can he land his first Grand Slam at the French Open?

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Philly Lutaaya: The Ugandan singer who led the fight against HIV prejudice

HIV-positive Ugandan singer Philly Lutaaya was ostracised by some but his openness shifted attitudes.

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Aberystwyth: Rude plaque for man who hated seagulls removed

Huw Davies seemingly loved the views of Cardigan Bay, but not the birds who were there as well.

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Knaresborough litter-pick pair's car trip with live WWI bomb

The couple originally thought the device, found in the river in Knaresborough, was a gas cannister.

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Mason: The post-Brexit battle about borders rumbles on

The government "got Brexit done" by agreeing the Northern Ireland Protocol, but the row around it isn't over.

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Amber Heard denies striking Johnny Depp and doctoring photos

Johnny Depp's lawyer has accused Ms Heard of being "the jealous one" in the ex-couple's marriage.

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Radcliffe: The town that turned its back on the big parties

A hyperlocal party took eight of Radcliffe's nine seats on 5 May as voters rejected Labour and the Tories.

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Mariupol: Hundreds of besieged Ukrainian soldiers evacuated

Ukraine says 264 fighters - some badly wounded - have been taken from the Azovstal steelworks.

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The Papers: 'Apocalyptic' food cost and footballer's gay pride

The papers focus on cost-of-living warnings and Championship footballer Jake Daniels coming out as gay.

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Turkey threatens to block Finland and Sweden Nato bids

Turkish President Erdogan accused the Nordic nations of harbouring terrorists wanted by Ankara.

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Jake Daniels: Why Blackpool forward's decision is a watershed moment for British football

Why Jake Daniels decision to publicly come out is a watershed moment for British football.

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Probe after man wrongly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

Alex Preston says he wants answers after being told he had the illness for seven years.

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Boy, three, dies after suspected dog attack - police

The three-year-old was taken to hospital after being injured at an address in Rochdale, say police.

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Queen attends Platinum Jubilee equestrian extravaganza

Hollywood stars including Helen Mirren and Tom Cruise feature in the show at Windsor Castle.

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Kenton Cool reaches record-breaking 16th Everest summit

The mountaineer continues to break records despite shattering his heels in an accident in 1996.

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EasyJet offers £1,000 bonus as airlines battle to recruit staff

The airline will offer new and existing cabin crew the bonus, as carriers seek to retain and recruit workers.

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Eurovision 2022: Sam Ryder and Graham Norton on UK's contest triumph

Sam Ryder met Eurovision commentator Graham Norton backstage and the two shared a hug.

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Vitamin D: Could UV-mushrooms help fix the nation’s issue?

With one in 10 deficient in vitamin D, the government is exploring new ways to boost the UK’s intake.

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'I searched for my sister for 30 years, but Covid took her from me'

As a child Steve Ellis uncovered a family secret, 60 years later it led to an unexpected friendship.

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Liverpool win FA Cup: How Jurgen Klopp sets the tone for everything Reds do - Alan Shearer

There is so much to admire about FA Cup winners Liverpool at the moment, and all of it is down to one man - Jurgen Klopp, says MOTD pundit Alan Shearer.

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Eurovision 2022: Ukraine wins, while the UK's Sam Ryder comes second

Ukraine's Kalush orchestra triumphs, while Sam Ryder gives the UK its best result since 1998.

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Buffalo shooting: Ten dead in attack at New York state supermarket

The FBI is investigating the attack - which left three others injured - as a racially-motivated hate crime.

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Brexit trade deal change must result in NI government - PM

Boris Johnson is to visit Northern Ireland amid a political crisis sparked by tensions over the protocol.

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Why an Indian couple is suing son over grandchildren

A son is duty-bound to look after parents but must he deliver grandchildren too?

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Deborah James made a dame by William at her home

The BBC podcaster also revealed her bowel cancer charity fund has now raised more than £5m.

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Defending champion Phil Mickelson withdraws from PGA Championship

Defending champion Phil Mickelson withdraws from next week's PGA Championship, say tournament organisers.

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Archie Battersbee: Judge backs brain-stem test to determine if boy is dead

Specialists think it is likely he is dead and treatment should stop but his parents dispute this.

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Mao Zedong scroll thieves jailed in Hong Kong

The thieves were unaware of its value and sold it to an amateur collector for less than $25 (£20).

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Former HBSC worker took £900,000 from customers' accounts

Hamzah Issak altered account details at a Leicester branch of HSBC between 2016 and 2018.

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Lhakpa Sherpa: Woman climbs Everest for record tenth time

You could say single mother Lhakpa Sherpa is used to overcoming obstacles in her life.

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Anger at Boris Johnson cools but Partygate is far from over

The Met Police could yet shape Boris Johnson's future as more fines for Covid breaches are issued.

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Top Gun: Maverick - Critics praise 'thrilling' sequel

Tom Cruise returns as US Navy pilot Maverick in the highly-anticipated follow-up to 1986's Top Gun.

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Ranil Wickremesinghe: Sri Lanka's new prime minister faces uphill battle

He may enjoy good ties with India and the West but Ranil Wickremesinghe has little support at home.

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Brendon McCullum: England appoint former New Zealand captain as new men's Test coach

England appoint former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum as men's Test coach on a four-year deal.

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Passers-by rush to stop moving car with ill driver

The car is seen drifting towards traffic before strangers intervened on a busy road in Florida.

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Labour MP Stella Creasy reveals rape threat while at Cambridge University

Stella Creasy says she remains "terrified" of seeing the men who allegedly harassed her in the 1990s.

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Watch: Sportscene highlights as Celtic clinch title

Watch highlights of the midweek Scottish Premiership matches on BBC One Scotland's Sportscene.

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Dundee United 1-1 Celtic: Ange Postecoglou's side reclaim league title

Celtic win the Scottish Premiership title for the 10th time in 11 seasons despite drawing with Dundee United at Tannadice.

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Tory MP Lee Anderson branded out of touch for food bank remarks

Lee Anderson said, rather than needing the centres, people needed to learn to cook and budget.

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Google unveils new Pixel Watch

The firm's first own-brand watch combines Google's operating system and Fitbit health tracking tech.

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Aston Villa 1-2 Liverpool: Sadio Mane winner keeps Reds title hopes alive

Sadio Mane scores the winner as Liverpool come from behind to beat Aston Villa and keep their Premier League title hopes alive.

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The Papers: 'Wish you were ER II' and a 'Waggro' libel trial

The front pages focus on Prince Charles giving the Queen's Speech and footballers' wives in court.

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Will government do more sooner on cost of living?

Ministers wrestle with financial consequences of the pandemic, but face calls for more help now.

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Rare bear cubs take first 'exciting' steps outside at Somerset zoo

Visitors to Noah's Ark will be able to see the cubs exploring their extended enclosure.

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Elon Musk would reverse Donald Trump's Twitter ban

He says Twitter's decision to ban the former US president was 'morally wrong and flat-out stupid'.

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Apple discontinues the iPod touch after 21 years

The tech giant says the device will remain on sale "while stocks last".

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Wordle: Controversial answer was unintentional - NYT

The New York Times says the choice of the solution "fetus" amid US abortion debate was a coincidence.

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Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Sunderland (agg 1-2): Black Cats to face Wycombe in play-off final

Patrick Roberts' injury-time goal earns Sunderland a place in the League One play-off final after they hold Sheffield Wednesday to a draw.

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US PGA Championship: Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods named in 156-man field

Defending champion Phil Mickelson and 15-time major winner Tiger Woods are named in the 156-man field for the US PGA Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Ros Atkins on… Keir Starmer’s Durham curry

How a meal while Covid restrictions were in place became a political headache for Sir Keir Starmer.

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Keir Starmer: Why is he gambling with his political career?

The Labour leader's political fate is now in the hands of the Durham police.

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Ukraine war: First ladies meet as US announces new sanctions

The US first lady met her Ukrainian counterpart as Washington sanctions 2,600 individuals.

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Ofsted to get new powers to tackle illegal unregistered schools in England

England's schools regulator says such schools are often "unsafe" and don't provide a full education.

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New UK sanctions for Russia and Belarus

The penalties will target £1.7bn of trade to further weaken Vladimir Putin's Ukraine invasion.

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Boy, 13, dies after collapsing at Nottinghamshire football match

Samuel Akwasi died after "a medical emergency" during an Under 13s match, Nottinghamshire FA says.

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Flypast of WW2 plane over Queen Mary 2 liner marks VE Day

The Hawker Hurricane, which flew in the Battle of Britain, delighted onlookers in Southampton.

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Bafta TV Awards 2022: Big Zuu, Jodie Comer and Sean Bean cook up success

The TV chef is among the big winners, with Jodie Comer and Sean Bean scooping the top acting prizes.

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Bafta TV Awards 2022: The winners in full

Find out if your favourite TV programmes and actors have won a Bafta at Sunday's ceremony.

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Ros Atkins on... Why 9 May matters to Russia

Ros Atkins explains why Victory Day is such an important date in Russia.

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Acid attack survivors in Mexico: 'Justice is not enough'

Carmen Sanchez launched her foundation in Mexico to help survivors of attacks rebuild their lives.

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Brazil's Lula launches presidential campaign

The former Brazilian president says he wants to unite the country and defend its democracy.

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Shop owners to be forced to rent out empty premises, government says

Ministers call boarded-up premises a "blight" and say councils need stronger powers over landlords.

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Ukraine war: Civilians now out of Azovstal plant in Mariupol

All elderly people, women and children have left the Azovstal plant in Mariupol, say Ukraine and Russia.

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NI election results 2022: What does Sinn Féin's vote success mean?

Sinn Féin's election success means a nationalist party is the largest at Stormont for the first time.

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Ukraine war: Russia must withdraw to pre-invasion position for a deal - Zelensky

Any deal would depend on President Putin pulling forces back to pre-invasion positions, he says.

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Italy orders seizure of yacht linked to Putin

The Scheherazade has been undergoing repairs and is being seized under EU sanctions.

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Saratoga Hotel: Eight dead after huge explosion in Havana

Local officials blamed a gas leak for the explosion at the five-star Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba.

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Depp v Heard: What you may have missed from Heard's testimony

Amber Heard testified about Depp's drunken rages and allegations of emotional and physical abuse.

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Hepatitis in children mystery still being investigated as cases rise

Cases are being detected worldwide but UK scientists are no clearer on what's behind the rise.

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Who is Alina Kabaeva, Putin's alleged girlfriend?

The EU is proposing to sanction Alina Kabaeva, an ex-gymnast turned media boss close to President Vladimir Putin.

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How Sharon Van Etten came undone on her new album

How lockdown anxiety inspired the folk-rock star's most devastating album to date.

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Elon Musk lines up $7bn backing for Twitter deal

The billionaire has tapped the likes of Oracle's Larry Ellison and Sequoia to finance the takeover.

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Rose Ayling-Ellis to sign CBeebies Bedtime Story

It will be the first story narrated in British Sign Language in the programme's history.

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The papers: Families face record squeeze after Bank's warning

Rising interest rates, inflation and a recession warning are on almost all the front pages.

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Karine Jean-Pierre: White House names first black press secretary

Karine Jean-Pierre will replace Jen Psaki in the top role at the end of next week.

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Elad attack: Three dead in central Israeli city

Police say the incident is a suspected terror attack, which follows a surge in violence.

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Real Madrid comeback stuns Manchester City

Manchester City suffer one of the most remarkable Champions League collapses as Real Madrid come back from the abyss to set up a final showdown with Liverpool.

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Depp 'slapped me across the face' over Wino tattoo

Amber Heard says in court the first time she was 'abused' by Depp was when she asked about his Wino tattoo.

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US makes biggest interest rate rise in 22 years

The Federal Reserve is under pressure as the US grapples with its worst inflation in four decades.

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Lakeside shopping centre stabbing: Man charged with murder

A man is charged with murder and a woman with assisting an offender.

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Flooding submerges Valencia after record-breaking rainfall

Over 200 litres of rain fell on the eastern Spanish city in a 24-hour period, inundating the region.

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Allison Bailey: Barrister labelled transphobic, tribunal hears

Allison Bailey is suing an LGBT charity and her former employer for discrimination over her views.

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The papers: BP stokes windfall tax call and PM's bus 'rubbish'

Calls for a windfall tax after BP announced rising profits are among the stories leading the papers.

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Brewdog boss James Watt plans to give staff 20% of his stake

James Watt owns a quarter of the fast-growing Aberdeenshire-based beer maker.

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Britain's Got Talent star Jonathan Goodwin paralysed

Amanda Abbington says fiance Jonathan Goodwin is now in a wheelchair after a stunt went wrong.

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Ukraine war: Putin tells Macron West should stop sending arms

The Russian and French leaders speak by phone for the first time in more than a month.

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Bournemouth seal promotion to Premier League

Kieffer Moore sends Bournemouth back to the Premier League with a late winner against Nottingham Forest.

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Sex Pistols to re-release God Save the Queen ahead of Jubilee

The punk band will re-release two limited edition versions of the controversial single.

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Why Europe will have to face the true cost of being in debt to China

The Beijing investment offers that need to be weighed up by European countries.

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War games: The military's deep affinity with gaming

The ties between the games industry and the military have been growing stronger in recent years.

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How phantom forests are used for greenwashing

Governments that make forest restoration promises they don't keep are accused of greenwashing.

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I've had two children after being diagnosed with MND

Lucy Lintott was told she had the disease at the age of 19 - and warned she would never be able to have a family.

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EU divided over how to step away from Russian energy

EU energy ministers met to discuss a possible ban on Russian oil, but members remain split.

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The papers: PM's Ukraine speech and guards' conned by 'priest'

Reports a fake priest was able to infiltrate an Army barracks are among a mix of stories in the papers.

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Jacky Hunt-Broersma: The cancer survivor who ran 104 marathons in 104 days

Aged 26, Jacky Hunt-Broersma lost her left leg to cancer - now she has set an unofficial world record.

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World Snooker Championship 2022: Ronnie O'Sullivan claims record-equalling seventh world title

Ronnie O'Sullivan claims his seventh World Championship title with an 18-13 win over Judd Trump to equal Stephen Hendry's record in the modern era.

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'I knew Dad was dead; nobody believed me'

Police told a newspaper that Corrina Bowman's father was "alive and well".

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'The Down Syndrome Act means so much to me'

Families have been working together to bring about change for people with Down's syndrome.

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The opera singer who survived the sinking of the General Belgrano

In May 1982, the Argentine cruiser the General Belgrano was sunk by British torpedoes during the war over the Falkland or Malvinas Islands.

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Dutch boy, 4, takes mother's car for a joyride

Despite crashing into two parked cars, no one was injured in the youngster's early morning escapade.

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In Pictures: Beltane fire festival returns to Edinburgh

Hundreds gathered at the National Monument of Scotland for the celebration from Celtic folklore.

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Typewriter artist James Cook 'blown away' by Tom Hanks response

Artist James Cook uses the characters of a typewriter to create pictures.

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