BBC News
16 May 2026 | 5:01 pm
Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.
16 May 2026 | 5:01 pm
Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation
Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.
16 May 2026 | 4:39 pm
Resilient Celtic time run perfectly to win race after eight-month chase
Celtic chased Hearts for eight months, 32 games, 2,880 on-field minutes and 48 hours. In the season's dying embers, they caught them.
16 May 2026 | 4:30 pm
Massive queues shut Swatch stores as hundreds clamour for £335 limited edition watch
Hundreds of people queue outside branches across the UK to get the £335 item.
16 May 2026 | 4:29 pm
Why summers of change beckon for WSL giants
With players departing and improved seasons needed, there could be summers of change for Arsenal and Chelsea.
16 May 2026 | 4:29 pm
Tens of thousands join rival marches in London
Thirty-one arrests have been made across the Unite the Kingdom march and a pro-Palestinian protest.
16 May 2026 | 4:29 pm
Man City beat Chelsea after brilliant Semenyo goal
Antoine Semenyo's brilliantly-improvised backheel is enough to give Manchester City a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup final, as Pep Guardiola's side complete a domestic cup double at Wembley.
16 May 2026 | 3:57 pm
The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice
Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions - and what could be his final choice.
16 May 2026 | 3:50 pm
Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.
16 May 2026 | 3:01 pm
Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.
