Monarchist Alice Chambers, who was arrested and detained for 13 hours after she stood near protesters on the day of the King’s coronation, has spoken to the BBC about the ordeal.

Ukraine said Friday that its forces had recaptured chunks of territory around the embattled city of Bakhmut in the eastern Donetsk region, which has been the epicentre of fighting with Russia for months. But Russia late on Thursday denied Ukraine had m…

A candidate in Turkey’s presidential election announced his withdrawal from the race Thursday, a move that’s likely to benefit President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main challenger. The candidate who pulled out, Muharrem Ince, is the leader of the center-le…

The secrets behind the costumes of Ukraine’s Eurovision champions

Michael J. Fox opens up on his struggle with living with Parkinson’s, his quest to destigmatize the disease, and “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” – a new documentary about his life. (May 12)

Sprinkle the sequins and pump up the volume: The 67th Eurovision Song Contest reaches its climax on Saturday with a grand final broadcast live from Liverpool. There will be catchy choruses, a kaleidoscope of costumes and tributes to the spirit of Ukrai…

Hunt says GDP figures better than expected but inflation needs to be tackled

“I cried” when I heard the news, says Tharshan Selvarajah, winner of the 30th edition of the best baguette in Paris. This baker, whose business “Au levain des Pyrénées” is located not far from the Place de la Nation, was chosen by a jury from 175 candi…

Warmer day on tap with increasing clouds and the threat of a spotty shower. Meteorologist Lori Pinson has your forecast.