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Trump and Putin needed for breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks, Rubio says

Trump and Putin needed for breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks, Rubio says2 days agoJessica RawnsleyBBC NewsReutersTop US diplomat Marco Rubio says he does not have high expectations for...

Zelensky challenges Putin to face-to-face talks in Turkey after Donald Trump rant

Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin (Image: GETTY)Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Vladimir Putin to meet him face-to-face in Turkey on Thursday, offering to begin a ceasefire on Monday in what...

Mexico sues Google over 'Gulf of America' name change

Mexico sues Google over 'Gulf of America' name change25 minutes agoDanai Nesta KupembaBBC NewsAFP via Getty ImagesMexico is suing Google for ignoring repeated requests not to call the Gulf of Mexico...

Spain crackdown as holiday let fines on brink of booming in Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca

Holiday let fines in the Balearic Islands could rise to a maximum of £425,635 (€500,000), pending approval by the Balearic Government, reports the Majorca Daily Bulletin.On Tuesday, the regional...

Majorca and Ibiza demand no more flights during high season in blow for tourists

Officials say Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca "can't take any more" and the slots for planes have to be curtailed.They want the Spanish government to exercise its powers and to tell the airport authority...

One fatal miscalculation that allowed Hitler to rise to power in Germany

On January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed German chancellor by President Paul von Hindenburg. Hitler became head of a “National Coalition government” containing only two other Nazis,...

"It's over!" Mallorca IS saturated with tourists and "enough is enough" say island leaders

Government spokesman Antoni Costa conceded today that the Balearic Islands, which include Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca, have "reached their limit" and firm action will be taken."Is there saturation in...

Francis was a vocal critic of the powerful, his influence felt far beyond faith

Francis was a vocal critic of the powerful, his influence felt far beyond faith16 minutes agoAleem MaqboolReligion editorBBCOver 12 profoundly consequential years for the Catholic Church, Pope...

JK Rowling clashes with trans activist as she urges Keir Starmer to break silence

JK Rowling has clashed with a trans activist and urged Sir Keir Starmer to break his silence after the Supreme Court ruled a woman is someone born biologically female. The author said many women are...

Prue Leith says it's 'shameful to be British' as she opens up on 'disgusting' city

Great British Bake Off host Dame Prue Leith has taken a playful swipe at UK cities after returning from Turkmenistan. The esteemed baker humorously suggested that dictatorships can sometimes be...

Pope puts architect Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood

Pope puts architect Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood16 hours agoHafsa KhalilBBC NewsGetty ImagesThe Vatican has put Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí on the path to sainthood in recognition of his...

Fury in Majorca as travel agencies say 'we cannot allow visitors to occupy local homes'

Majorca‘s housing crisis has hit new heights as travel agencies have weighed in on the argument for the first time to critique the government's new tourism decree.Last week, the Government of the...

Pope puts architect Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood

Pope puts architect Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood3 hours agoHafsa KhalilBBC NewsGetty ImagesThe Vatican has put Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí on the path to sainthood in recognition of his...

Pope puts 'God's architect' Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood

Pope puts architect Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood1 hour agoHafsa KhalilBBC NewsGetty ImagesThe Vatican has put Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí on the path to sainthood in recognition of his...

Spanish islands plotting new crackdown to 'control tourism' in blow for Brits

The government of the Balearic Islands in Spain have agreed to a new tourism decree aimed at controlling the impact of tourism in the region. The new measures come amid growing anger in the Balearics...

Win for Brits as popular Spanish islands move to scrap tourist tax increase

Plans to hike an unpopular tourist tax on Spanish islands during the peak summer season may be abandoned in a win for holidaymakers. The minority centre-right Balearic Government is in talks with the...

Urgent tourist alert as major storm hits Canary Islands sparking flight chaos

Storm Olivier to the north of Lanzarote has forced air traffic to request changes in course to avoid these adverse weather areas.Air traffic controllers reported this morning: "Our job in these...

The quiet yet beautiful part of Europe that's home to breathtaking landscapes

This beautiful area of Europe is one that’s known for its stunning landscapes and it’s a quiet area that you can enjoy a peaceful holiday in. Picos de Europa, located in northern Spain, is a...

Five documents split parents with children need at the airport

This season is often one of the most popular times for overseas travel - particularly for those with young families. According to a recent report, millions of UK residents travelled abroad for the...

Five documents split parents with children need at the airport

This season is often one of the most popular times for overseas travel - particularly for those with young families. According to a recent report, millions of UK residents travelled abroad for the...