Tough election results hurt, says UK PM

Britain's governing Labour party and main opposition Conservatives have suffered heavy losses as the populist right wing Reform surges ahead in early results from English local elections. The Green Party has also won increased support. We are joined by our reporters covering the elections in England, Scotland and Wales and hear from voters.

The Pentagon has begun releasing what it says are 'never before seen' files on UFOs. It said Americans wanted more transparency on issues like aliens and extraterrestrial life - described by President Trump as 'complex and important matters'. We speak to a reporter in the US.

Iran's foreign minister has accused the US of opting for reckless military adventures every time a diplomatic solution is on the table. His comments came after both sides blamed each other for a clash between Iran and US naval destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz. We speak to our BBC Persian Service reporter.

The celebrated and much-loved wildlife documentary filmmaker Sir David Attenborough has turned 100. We brought together in conversation people who have watched his programmes, read his books or met him and been inspired to start a career in conservation.

Presenter: James Reynolds
(Photo: A man in a Union Jack blazer looks on as ballot papers are counted for the 2026 Essex County Council election at Clacton Leisure Centre in Essex, May 8, 2026. Credit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire)