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Ukrainian president Zelensky wants to meet Putin today to end 'barbaric' war

Foreign Secretary David Lammy declared the UK and its allies were “united alongside Ukraine” as he travelled to a NATO meeting in Turkey, where Volodymyr Zelensky hopes to hold peace talks with...

Beginning of the end? Ukraine's front-line soldiers eye Russia talks with hope

Beginning of the end? Ukraine's front-line soldiers eye Russia talks with hope1 hour agoYogita LimayeBBC NewsReporting fromEastern UkraineBBCBig plumes of smoke are visible on a screen that's...

Travel expert reveals the cheapest months to fly this year for budget-friendly getaways

As summer approaches, many of us will be planning a getaway to make the most of the good weather from the likes of one of Europe’s best beaches, or perhaps lounge by a pool with a swim up bar....

Vandals chop down two 150-year-old trees at UK beauty spot

Locals are in an uproar over the chopping down of the centuries-old trees, which stood proudly at Drayton Green Lanes, affectionately known as "the beauty spot", along the River Wensum in Norfolk.The...

Solving over-tourism crisis – and how it can benefit British holidaymakers

In May, 1967 a skinny, pale junior schoolboy from a rural market town celebrated his seventh birthday with his parents. Not at home under the big skies of East Anglia, but in Malgrat de Mar, a beach...

Keir Starmer leaves Angela Rayner stony-faced as PM snaps in PMQs

Lorraine Beavers, the estimable member for Blackpool North and Fleetwood, who usually looks like she’s just walked out of a Sex Pistols’ gig, talked in PMQ’s today of “toxic stenches causing...

European Commission wrong to deny release of von der Leyen messages, court says

European Commission wrong to deny release of von der Leyen messages, court says47 minutes agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorLUDOVIC MARIN/AFPThe European Commission was wrong to refuse to release...

Newcastle man jailed for 14 years over cannabis gummies blast that killed 7-year-old

Reece Galbraith, 33, has been jailed for 14 years at Newcastle Crown Court for manslaughter after causing the death of two people, including a seven-year-old boy, in a house explosion while making...

Rupert Lowe update as investigators share huge statement on 'threats'

Rupert Lowe will not face criminal charges over allegations of "verbal threats" towards Reform UK's chairman. The Great Yarmouth MP was suspended from Nigel Farage's party earlier this year amid...

Peter Sullivan in line for £1m payout after 38 years in jail for murder he didn't commit

A man who has spent 38 years in prison for a 1986 murder he didn't commit could be in line for a £1million payout after his conviction was quashed at the Court of Appeal. Peter Sullivan, who was 30...

'Go back to Ukraine': War refugees complain of abuse in Poland

'Go back to Ukraine': War refugees complain of abuse in Poland35 minutes agoWill VernonBBC NewsReporting fromWarsawEPASvitlana says her daughter loved her school in Poland."Even when we moved to...

Jet2 boss issues Spain holiday price warning as tourism protests threaten higher taxes

Jet2's chief has sounded the alarm over potential hikes in tourist taxes due to persistent protests. Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2, voiced concerns that tourist taxes might increase as a result of...

Prisoners to be released after serving just a third of their sentences under new plans

In the most significant sentencing reform in more than 30 years, a review is expected to propose freeing criminals who have served as little as a third of their sentence.Inmates could earn their...

Man named Johnny Cash wanted by Hampshire Police over £3,000 burglary

A manhunt has been launched for a suspected thief who allegedly nicked £3000 in cash, sparking a major police operation and a public warning to steer clear of the alleged burglar - a black-haired...

GPs split over assisted dying plans, BBC research suggests

GPs split over assisted dying plans, BBC research suggests58 minutes agoCatherine BurnsHealth correspondentHarriet AgerholmData journalistBBCFamily doctors in England are deeply divided on the issue...

Tsunami warning as powerful 5.9 earthquake strikes off coast of popular Greek island

Greece's coastal areas brace for potential tsunami after a strong 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the island of Crete earlier today.The Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has issued...

Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding

Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding1 day agoOrla GuerinBBC News, reporting from Diyarbakir, TurkeyGabriela PomeroyBBC NewsReutersOutlawed Kurdish group the PKK, which has...

‘Hidden gem’ seaside town is perfect to visit for its beautiful views and secluded beaches

Nothing ruins a trip to somewhere sunny like a crowded and noisy beach, but there are some beautiful seaside towns in the UK that are incredibly underrated. Conwy is a charming coastal town on the...

NSPCC investigation shows how young girls are targeted by predators on social media

Social media services are “failing girls at every stage” and allowing grooming, abuse, and harassment, children’s charity the NSPCC has warned. Investigators created fake profiles of a teenage...

Outrage as Lib Dem council approves plans for three-week bin collections

Plans to implement three-weekly bin collections have sparked outrage in Newbury, West Berkshire, with hundreds calling on the council to backtrack. The Liberal Democrat-run local authority currently...