Around the world
Power outage causes chaos in Spain and Portugal
Millions of people are without without electricity, while internet and phone networks are also down.
Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine from 8 May
Ukraine calls for an "immediate" ceasefire of at least 30 days in response.
In the UK
Girl, 14, who stabbed teachers sentenced to 15 years
Teenager who stabbed two teachers and a pupil while screaming "I'm going to kill you" is sentenced.
'Show off' driver who killed three teens sentenced
Edward Spencer, 19, is to serve two years in a young offenders institution.
Politics
No extra cash for higher pay deals, says Downing Street
Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% budgeted for by government.
Migrant crossings hit 10,000 so far this year
It represents an increase of about 40% compared with the same period last year.
Education
Branded school uniforms to change for four million pupils under plans
The government says it will save parents £50 a year, but retailers say it could end up costing more.
No extra cash for higher pay deals, says Downing Street
Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% budgeted for by government.
Health
Mental health inquiry chair vows to 'seek out' truth
An inquiry led by Baroness Lampard is examining more than 2,000 deaths at mental health units in Essex.
Ultra-processed foods may be linked to early death
UPFs, such as crisps, biscuits, ice cream, hot dogs and fizzy drinks, are increasingly common in diets worldwide.
Business
Flights cancelled in Portugal and Spain due to power cut
Some 96 departing flights from Portuguese airports have been grounded so far, while 45 have been called off from Spain.
M&S customers in limbo as cyber attack chaos continues
The retail giant's online business remains suspended with no indication yet when it will be restored.
Science
Area burned by UK wildfires in 2025 already at annual record
The prolonged dry, sunny weather in March and April created ideal conditions for wildfires to spread.
Spring's hot weather to be treat for nature lovers
A spell of hot weather will give a boost to nature as migratory birds return and butterflies emerge.
Technology
M&S customers in limbo as cyber attack chaos continues
The retail giant's online business remains suspended with no indication yet when it will be restored.
Call for ban on AI apps creating naked images of children
Children fear anyone could create sexual deepfake images of them, the children's commissioner says.
Entertainment
Some BBC stars behave unacceptably, report says
A review into the BBC's workplace culture was commissioned in the wake of allegations against Huw Edwards.
BBC workplace review: Will bad behaviour now be called out?
As the BBC finds some pockets of bad behaviour among a small number of staff, what happens next?