Has spring weather really been that bad?

Parts of the UK could have seen their wettest spring on record. Chris Fawkes looks back at the conditions we've seen and what might be in store for summer.

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No D-Day flights for WW2 planes after fatal crash

Pilot Sqn Ldr Mark Long died when the Spitfire he was flying crashed in Lincolnshire.

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French police arrest man over plot to attack Olympics

The 18-year-old Chechen wanted to attack a football stadium in Saint-Étienne, officials say.

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Watch: A busy campaign day for party leaders

Political party leaders were out and about, campaigning around the country on Thursday.

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Israel extends control of Gaza's entire land border

An Egyptian source denies that tunnels used by Hamas still exist on the country's border with Gaza.

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Labour suspends MP Russell-Moyle over complaint

The Brighton Kemptown MP says he will be "exonerated" but has been told he can not stand as a Labour candidate.

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A simple guide to the Angela Rayner house row

Labour's deputy leader has been embroiled in a row over her living arrangements before she was an MP.

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Pope allegedly used derogatory term for gay people

The Pope was speaking at a meeting of bishops on whether gay men should be allowed to become priests.

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Tories pledge 'Triple Lock Plus' pension allowance

The Conservatives pledge to raise the tax-free pension allowance by at least 2.5% a year if they win the election.

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More than 120 business chiefs sign letter backing Labour

More than 120 bosses endorse Labour's economic plans ahead of the election saying it is “time for a change”.

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Nicki Minaj apologises for postponed Manchester show

The rapper reschedules her Manchester show following her arrest in the Netherlands.

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Cynthia voted for Nelson Mandela. Now she's abandoning his successors

The ruling ANC party has not delivered the change in South Africa that some had hoped for.

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British event rider Campbell dies after fall from horse

British event rider Georgie Campbell dies after falling from her horse at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon.

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Manchester City celebrate title win with parade

Pep Guardiola's side celebrate a record fourth straight Premier League title with fans in Manchester.

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Clive Myrie: ‘Mass shootings undermined my love for the US’

The BBC star also discussed his family, who came to the UK as part of the Windrush generation.

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Nicki Minaj freed after arrest at Amsterdam airport

The rapper was due to play a concert at Manchester's Co-op Live venue.

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SNP say election date disrespectful to Scotland

The first minister criticised holding a UK election on the first week of Scotland's school holidays.

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MRKH: 'None of us are prepared for this diagnosis'

Race Across the World's Betty opened up about Mayer Rokitansky Küster Hauser, which affects one in 5,000 women.

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McCartney roasts Springsteen at Ivor Awards

The star mocks his friend, as he presents him with a prestigious lifetime achievement award.

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Macron halts reform that sparked island 'insurrection'

He says local leaders should engage in dialogue to find a new deal for the archipelago's future.

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Smoking ban bill set to be shelved due to election

Rishi Sunak's flagship ban on smoking for people born after 2009 runs out of time to pass into law.

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Election poll tracker: How do the parties compare?

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.

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Scheffler arrest to be reviewed by Louisville police

Louisville police will investigate if policies were correctly followed in the arrest of world number one Scottie Scheffler at the US PGA Championship.

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Armies of young insurgents are changing the course of a forgotten war

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spent a month with revolutionary forces at jungle bases and on front lines in Myanmar.

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My feet and hands were amputated after sepsis - MP

Craig Mackinlay was given a 5% chance of survival after being rushed to hospital in September.

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Pochettino leaves Chelsea after one season

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino leaves the club after one season at Stamford Bridge.

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Why the BBC could track down a people-smuggling kingpin before the police

Barzan Majeed is believed to have controlled the trade across the English Channel yet remained free.

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Putin and Xi no longer have a partnership of equals

Vladimir Putin’s visit to China was a show of strength, but in reality he needs Beijing's support for his war in Ukraine.

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Children plot Chelsea Flower Show takeover

This year's event includes junior judges and a "no adults allowed" garden designed by children.

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Manchester City have put themselves 'in history books'

Midfielder Phil Foden responds to Manchester City's record fourth successive title by saying "we’ve put ourselves in the history books".

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Baby Reindeer 'a big problem' for Netflix and Gadd - Morgan

Journalist Piers Morgan says there are issues to be addressed by the programme makers.

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Norris 'excited' that McLaren can take fight to Verstappen

Lando Norris says he is "excited" about the rest of the Formula 1 season after challenging Max Verstappen hard for victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

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The Papers: Archbishop's plea to Starmer and stalking hotline calls soar

A range of stories on Sunday's papers including Labour's plans for NHS staff to work weekends.

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Why is this small town mayor accused of being a Chinese spy?

The Philippines investigates a mayor as it faces increasing sea tensions with China.

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Man jailed for killing pensioner in what judge calls 'terrorist act'

Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid stabbed 70-year-old Terence Carney in Hartlepool in October in "revenge" for the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Channel crossings since start of year at record high

The number of migrants crossing the Channel since January 1 is 9,681, according to Home Office data.

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Algerian man found alive in cellar after 26 years

Officials have arrested a 61-year-old man suspected of keeping him prisoner.

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Video shows moment mum was flung from funfair ride

Three men are prosecuted after Khadra Ali was left with "life-changing" injuries from the incident.

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Harry and Meghan's charity back in good standing

US charity authorities say Archewell's registration is in order after a warning notice.

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I want to enjoy this week as much as possible - Hayes

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes wants to "enjoy this week as much as possible" as she prepares to bid farewell to the club.

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'It just shattered' - Nemo explains broken Eurovision trophy

Returning from the contest, Swiss singer Nemo was greeted by hundreds of fans at Zurich Airport.

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'So bad' - is this Man Utd team really 'one of the worst ever'?

The stormy weather at Old Trafford on Sunday provided a metaphor for Manchester United's season as they suffered their 14th league defeat of the season at home to Arsenal.

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Putin set to replace Shoigu as defence minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin set to replace long-standing ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister - reports

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Thousands march in Georgia over foreign influence bill

Opponents fear the government's bill will silence critics ahead of parliamentary elections later this year.

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England's Gill, 17, breaks 45-year-old 800m record

Hertfordshire 17-year-old Phoebe Gill moves to joint second in this year's women's world 800m rankings by clocking a sensational 1:57.86 in Belfast.

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GB's Neita wins 100m at Doha Diamond League

Britain's Daryll Neita beats American Tamari Davis to claim victory in the women's 100m at the Diamond League meeting in Doha.

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Leverkusen go 49 unbeaten and make Europa League final

Bayer Leverkusen set a new European unbeaten record of 49 games by securing a late draw with Roma to reach the Europa League final.

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Watch: Prince William plays volleyball on Newquay beach

The Prince of Wales is visiting a beach in Cornwall to meet members of local lifesaving clubs.

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'I thought they hated me' - Lyon on Ashes, Lancashire and Bazball

Nathan Lyon hopes to make a big impression for Lancashire, but the Australia great has unfinished Ashes business too.

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Could Israel & Hamas agree a ceasefire?

Plus, Rachel Reeves says the government is “gaslighting” Britain on economy

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Romance fraudster 'totally ruined my life'

Peter Gray, from West Yorkshire, took out loans in the names of women he met on dating app Tinder.

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Rylan and Rob: ‘The tour that helped mend our broken hearts’

After their divorces, the presenters found a life-changing trip helped them move on with their lives.

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US soldier arrested in Russia accused of theft

The sergeant, who was held on 2 May, is accused of stealing from a woman, reports the BBC's partner CBS.

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Big tensions remain in SNP as Swinney takes leadership

For the second time in his life, John Swinney is elected leader of the SNP in difficult circumstances.

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The Papers: Sunak 'told to show vision' and Bernard Hill dies

Monday's papers focus on local election disappointment for the Tories.

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We need to normalise death and dying, says carer

Abi Jenkins, who cared for a friend with terminal cancer, said "normalising" death might help people.

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Racist abuse won't put new Derry mayor off job

Lilian Seenoi-Barr says racist abuse has made her more determined to represent Derry and Strabane as mayor.

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Kuenssberg: Are Tories resigned to electoral fate under Sunak?

Tory MPs are in no mood to oust Rishi Sunak despite local results pointing to general election defeat.

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How Sadiq Khan won over London for the third time

The Labour candidate clinched a third-successive term as mayor of London - but what next?

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Spain-Argentina row over drug-use accusation

A row breaks out after Spain's transport minister suggests Argentina's president has taken drugs.

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Two further arrests after burglary shooting death

Derbyshire Police confirmed two further arrests were made in relation to the death of Marcus Smith.

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Suspects arrested over Sikh activist's murder in Canada - reports

Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead last June, sparking a diplomatic row between India and Canada.

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Tribute paid to man whose torso was found in woods

Stuart Everett's remains were found at a nature reserve and two men were later charged with his murder.

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Photos of original 1939 Sutton Hoo dig go on show

The images are the original snaps taken by two women who visited the Sutton Hoo site during the dig.

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Ex-Met PC jailed for multiple counts of rape

Cliff Mitchell's victims described him as "the devil" and "a pathetic excuse of a man".

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