The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.
Residents of Russia's second-largest city were urged to stay indoors for the first time since the war started.
On the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples".
The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.
Iranian officials say technical staff have been denied visas, hours after the US said players could enter the country.
An active search for the "suspect or suspects involved" is underway, police say.
After eight presidents in ten years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality.
Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls
Fifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema.
Swifties worldwide are looking for clues about the superstar's nuptials to American football star Travis Kelce.
How a British student's murder led to protests, political debate and scrutiny of the police.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, why not catch a bit of the action from a more surprising location?
A committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote.
One of the most violent chapters in EVE Online history wiped out an empire that had taken years to build.
The new drama centres on Alice discovering best friend Steve is dating her 26-year-old daughter.
The Israeli military is investigating the incident in south Lebanon, where it is fighting Hezbollah.
Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.
The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.
The man was spearfishing off Michaelmas Island with his family, according to local reports.
Tributes are under way to mark the largest military seaborne operation ever attempted.
The Welsh singer has announced her first concert after a sexual assault led her to step away from public life.
Head coach Thomas Tuchel fields two separate teams in each half as England beat New Zealand in a pre-World Cup friendly in Tampa.
Scotland send out a statement before their first men's World Cup in 28 years with a scarcely-believable final friendly victory against Bolivia in New Jersey.
Britain's Chris Billam-Smith marks Zuffa Boxing's UK debut show with a gritty performance to beat Ryan Rozicki by technical knockout after seven gruelling rounds in Bournemouth.
West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan steps down as joint chairman of the club with immediate effect following a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and the Times newspaper into his behaviour.
Teenager Mirra Andreeva fulfils her huge potential with a first Grand Slam title as Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska is denied a fairytale French Open victory.
George Russell tried playing a few mind games with Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli but is now the one "scratching my head".
England make use of the limited time available on a rain-affected day three to move towards a much-needed victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.
