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Huge North Sea ship crash revelation as key failing before collision exposed

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has released a preliminary report into last month's devastating North Sea crash which left one man dead - and revealed that one key failing had been...

Israeli strike on Gaza City school kills 27, health ministry says

Israeli strike on Gaza City school kills 27, health ministry says1 hour agoDavid GrittenBBC NewsEPAAt least 27 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a school in northern Gaza that...

Luton airport expansion approved by government

Luton airport expansion approved by government2 hours agoDanny FullbrookBBC News, BedfordshireLuton RisingLondon Luton Airport hopes to almost double annual passenger numbers to 32 million by 2043...

Prince Harry hopes watchdog will uncover 'truth' in charity row

Harry hopes watchdog will uncover 'truth' in charity row7 hours agoSean CoughlanRoyal correspondentGetty ImagesThe Duke of Sussex says he hopes the Charity Commission will "unveil the truth" as the...

Why Trump's tariffs aren't really reciprocal

Why Trump's tariffs aren't really reciprocalDonald Trump has chosen to impose a wide range of different tariffs on other countries. But how did he come up with the figures?Ben Chu from BBC Verify...

Meghan Markle receives humiliating snub from hit US singer - 'What is that?'

It is clear that 'With Love, Meghan' has not caught the attention of American singer, Kelly Clarkson, who abruptly admitted she had not heard of Meghan Markle's Netflix show.The singer, 42, admitted...

Brits urged to check lofts for 90s toys that could be worth tens of thousands of pounds

Looking through the loft might turn up more than spiders - it could even uncover unknown treasures. Kids of the 1990s have been urged to look through their childhood toys in search of those that...

US coffee drinkers to be hit with brutal double shot after Donald Trump tariffs

Coffee drinkers in the United States will have to brace for even steeper prices to get their daily boost thanks to Donald Trump’s new tariffs on the world’s largest producers. Their sugar fix...

Co-op posts huge £161m profit as food sales jump to £7.4bn

One of the UK’s most popular supermarkets impressively saw its annual profits quadruple last year. However, Co-op did warn that more difficult times may lie ahead with £200 million of new...

Death in Paradise star's new show branded 'ridiculously good fun' set to air on BBC

A hit comedy series is coming to BBC One soon, starring Death in Paradise actor Ben Miller.Eight-part series Austin, which will begin airing on Friday, 4th April, was originally released in Australia...

See all the Trump tariffs by country

See all the Trump tariffs by country2 hours agoBBC Visual Journalism teamGetty ImagesOn Wednesday, President Trump unveiled new tariffs on imports to the US which will form a central part of his...

“A lot of people with disabilities are very able” says Labour MP on welfare cuts

A Labour MP has defended Rachel Reeves’ unpopular welfare reform, calling out those “trapped in a welfare net”.Mike Tapp, MP for Dover and Deal, told the Express: “We need to assess abilities...

First pictures inside UK's new £2.2bn tunnel opening next week

A new London tunnel that is due to open next week will be a “game changer” for the capital’s traffic. The Silvertown Tunnel will link North Greenwich with Canning Town and the Royal Docks and...

Grandad ordered to pay £2k for feeding the birds by 'killjoy council'

In a shocking turn of events, a 76 year old bird lover has been slapped with a hefty £2,000 bill after his daily ritual of feeding the birds was blamed for a vermin crisis in Hartlepool. Brian...

The landlocked African country that's the poorest in the world

Burundi, a small, landlocked country in East Africa, holds the unfortunate title of being the poorest nation in the world. According to data from the World Population Review, Burundi ranks at the...

Wales crackdown on second homeowners in county dubbed 'Little England' massively backfires

One of Wales’ top seaside towns risks becoming empty of tourists as a hike in council tax on second homes bites. Tenby’s cobble lined streets are flooded with ‘for sale’ signs after...

Faisal Islam: This is the biggest change to global trade in 100 years

Faisal Islam: This is the biggest change to global trade in 100 years22 minutes agoFaisal IslamEconomics editor•@faisalislamGetty ImagesThe impact of these tariffs on the world economy will be...

Remainers take note – Trump's 20% EU tariff means Brexit doesn't look so bad now

Donald Trump’s long-awaited 'Liberation Day' speech was billed as a major reset on trade policy. In typical Trump fashion, it turned out to be less of a reset and more of a broadside – delivered...

Putin humiliation as a majority of Russians back 30-day ceasefire

In a another major blow for Vladimir Putin, 50% of Russians support a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine - at odds with the Kremlin. According to independent Russian pollster the Levada Center, only 41% of...

Camden Road stabbing: Two boys rushed to hospital near Holloway

Two teenage boys have been rushed to hospital after a stabbing on Camden Road. The incident occurred near Walters Road and a college in Holloway at around 1:30pm today.Two 17-year-olds were found...