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The world’s ‘tallest’ dam costing £8bn to build

Construction is underway on what will be the world's largest dam. At 1,099 feet tall, it is an impressive plan and is costing a whopping £8 billion, according to the latest estimates. The Rogun Dam...

New US ambassador signals revival of the Special Relationship

The Special Relationship is back at the top of Washington’s agenda, with Warren A. Stephens - a pro-British Reaganite banker - arriving in London last week to take up his post as America’s new...

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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...

Avalanche in Swiss Alps buries several people, police say

Avalanche in Swiss Alps buries several people, police say2 hours agoJack BurgessBBC NewsGetty ImagesA rescue mission is under way to reach several people buried in an avalanche on the Eiger mountain...

Several killed after two helicopters collide in Finland

Several killed after two helicopters collide in Finland59 minutes agoEuan O'Byrne MulliganBBC NewsReutersSeveral people have died after two helicopters collided mid-air in Finland, local police said....

Trump says he will call Putin on Monday to discuss stopping Ukraine 'bloodbath'

Trump says he will call Putin on Monday to discuss stopping Ukraine 'bloodbath'2 hours agoAlex KleidermanBBC NewsReutersDonald Trump says he will be speaking to Russian leader Vladimir Putin on...

Pentagon sends fighter jets to protect top secret UK-US base

Several American fighter jets have been deployed to a secretive UK-US base in the Indian Ocean to protect assets there, according to reports. Diego Garcia, part of the Chagos Islands which the UK...

Israel qualifies for Eurovision final after protests disrupt rehearsal

Israel qualifies for Eurovision final after protests disrupt rehearsal2 days agoMark SavageMusic CorrespondentEPAIsrael has qualified for Eurovision's grand final on Saturday, hours after protesters...

Avalanche in Swiss Alps buries several people, police say

Avalanche in Swiss Alps buries several people, police say1 hour agoJack BurgessBBC NewsGetty ImagesA rescue mission is under way to reach several people buried in an avalanche on the Eiger mountain...

Passport warning sent to all Brits planning Spain holiday this summer

British travellers might not only need to find their passport, but also check how long it is still valid for before they travel to places like Spain this summer. Since Brexit, UK citizens have been...

Brooklyn Beckham's sad truth behind family split Harry and Meghan 'failed to do'

The rumoured family feud between Brooklyn and his parents David and Victoria Beckham has made headlines after the aspiring chef missed his dad's 50th birthday celebrations. It has since been reported...

Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying

Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying21 hours agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorSäpoSweden's foreign minister has spoken of grief among her colleagues after it emerged that a...

Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia

Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia22 hours agoGuy De LauneyBalkans correspondentJURE MAKOVEC/AFP via Getty Images"Melania" appeared on the banks of the River Sava in July 2020, four months...

Trump's frantic week of peace brokering hints at what he really wants

Trump's frantic week of peace brokering hints at what he really wants17 hours agoJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondent•@BBCJLandaleBBC"There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks...

Hamas says new Gaza talks have begun, hours after Israel launched major offensive

Hamas says new Gaza talks have begun, hours after Israel launched major offensive14 minutes agoWyre Davies@WyreDaviesReporting fromJerusalemCachella SmithBBC NewsAnadolu/Getty ImagesHamas says its...

I'm a skincare obsessive and my go-to product for glowing skin has 40% off

Confession time: I am a little obsessed with having glowing skin, more so now that my 46-year-old complexion is not quite as bright as it once was (thanks, peri-menopause). There are myriad products...

'I visited the word’s most ‘disappointing cities’ - this is why I absolutely loved it'

Last year, I booked a trip to Istanbul on a whim. I’d heard the usual mix of opinions, some raved about the food and architecture, others warned me it was “overhyped” and “too chaotic.” But...

'Fantasy land!' Moment GB News erupts in migration shouting match

One of GB News’ newer TV hosts erupted into a huge row on air with another guest over Britain’s spiralling migrant crisis. The discussion between presenter Matt Goodwin and political commentator...

Bayesian crew unaware wind speeds of over 73mph could topple yacht, report finds

Bayesian crew unaware wind speeds of over 73mph could topple yacht, report finds2 days agoJoe InwoodBBC World correspondentJemma CrewBBC NewsEPAThe owner and crew of a luxury superyacht that sank off...

Nine reported killed in Russian strike on civilian bus in Ukraine

Nine reported killed in Russian strike on civilian bus in Ukraine49 minutes agoJaroslav LukivSumy regional military administrationNine people have been killed in a Russian drone attack on a civilian...