Archive for June, 2024

Far right hopes to make history as France votes in high-stakes poll

Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen's National Rally hopes to assume power for the first time. Full story

The Ukrainian president says more missiles and air defences are needed after a Russian strike kills seven. Full story

Sugar taxes have been widely debated but in party manifestos, the word "sugar" barely appears. Why? Full story

Lots of people seem to have Covid at the moment but what is behind it and is it serious? Full story

France's election campaign is over, and voters appear ready to hand National Rally victory. Full story

Jan and Els sought medical intervention to end their lives after 50 happy years of marriage. Full story

Talking to the BBC, the marine describes the struggle of battling Russian advances near Kharkiv. Full story

At least 150,000 Swifties are descending on the Irish capital for three nights. Full story

We set the scene by picking out some of the themes to look out for. Full story

She is set to serve a second five-year term as president of the European Commission. Full story