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Wallis Simpson was 'prisoner' in 'slum' bedroom in last days as Edward VIII's wife

The wife of the former king, Edward VIII, spent her final years as a “prisoner” in her “slum” of a bedroom. Wallis Simpson was an American socialite who met the then-Prince of Wales, Edward,...

Pervert who filmed neighbour using hidden camera has dating ban imposed

A twisted man who slyly positioned a camera inside a flower vase to covertly record his neighbour's private moments in her bedroom for an extended period has been prohibited from starting any...

Bury tragedy: Father killed in hit-and-run, family confronts unbearable loss

Gavin Andrews, an outdoor enthusiast, was forced to seek indoor pastimes on a chilly November evening. He indulged in a game of snooker before heading out for a takeaway meal, intending to return...

Putin goads Trump with new onslaught on Ukraine hours after 'doesn't want peace' warning

Russia has carried out yet more devastating strikes on Ukrainian cities, just hours after US President Donald Trump suggested Vladimir Putin may not want peace. Kyiv said on Sunday (April 27) that...

BBC star Gabby Logan says 'it all came crashing down' as she opens up on family tragedy

TV presenter Gabby Logan has opened up about the devastating impact her brother’s death had on her during her teenage years.The former athlete and presenter was 19-years-old when she lost her...

What should Democrats do now? Everyone has a different answer

What should Democrats do now? Everyone has a different answer7 hours agoKayla EpsteinBBC NewsReporting fromBakersfield, CaliforniaGetty ImagesDemocrats have struggled to land a unified message in...

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen9 hours agoDuncan KennedyBBC News at Bergen BelsenAFPThere had been rumours. There had been aerial photographs. There had been...

Pope Francis' tomb adorned with single rose as first images released

Images of Pope Francis' tomb released1 hour agoAleks PhillipsBBC NewsReutersImages of Pope Francis' tomb at the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome have been released.A single, white rose was...

Inside the tiny 'peaceful' UK village that Beyoncé and Jay-Z could move to

Richard Davis says the well-known faces who already live in the area are very pleasant (Image: Tim Merry)The Cotswolds are among the most picturesque landscapes in the UK, containing many prime...

One thing everyone was saying about the RAF in the wake of the Miracle of Dunkirk

Small boats that took part in Dunkirk evacuation prepare to take a salute on Thames in July 1940 (Image: Popperfoto via Getty)The Daily Express marked the miracle of Dunkirk with the headline on May...

Trump-Zelensky meeting 'potentially historic', says Ukrainian leader

A private meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky following the Pope’s funeral “has potential to become historic,” the Ukrainian leader said yesterday. It was the first time the...

Inside the tiny 'peaceful' UK village that Beyoncé and Jay-Z could move to

Richard Davis says the well-known faces who already live in the area are very pleasant (Image: Tim Merry)The Cotswolds are among the most picturesque landscapes in the UK, containing many prime...

A stunning reversal of fortunes in Canada's historic election

A stunning reversal of fortunes in Canada's historic election5 hours agoJessica MurphyBBC NewsReporting fromVaughan, OntarioNadine YousifBBC NewsReporting fromCambridge and London, OntarioGetty...

Australia's universal healthcare is crumbling. Can it be saved?

Australia's universal healthcare is crumbling. Can it be saved?9 hours agoTiffanie TurnbullReporting fromStreaky Bay, South AustraliaBBCFrom an office perched on the scalloped edge of the continent,...

'Tech entrepreneur took our money but failed to deliver our start-up dreams'

'Tech entrepreneur took our money but failed to deliver our start-up dreams'2 hours agoRianna CroxfordInvestigations correspondent•@rianna_croxfordBBCFormer clients of a Canadian tech entrepreneur...

'Kicking butt' or 'going too fast'? Trump voters reflect on 100 days

'Kicking butt' or 'going too fast'? Trump voters reflect on 100 days8 hours agoAna FaguyBBC News, Washington DCBBCWhen Donald Trump made a historic return to power earlier this year, it was with the...

Shocking gamble Nazi forces took in WW2 to attack France, Belgium and Luxenbourg

The shattered city of Rotterdam In The Netherlands in May 1940 after the Luftwaffe bombing campaign (Image: Gamma-Keystone via Getty)For months, British soldiers dug trenches, drank tea, trained...

'Tech entrepreneur took our money but failed to deliver our start-up dreams'

'Tech entrepreneur took our money but failed to deliver our start-up dreams'54 minutes agoRianna CroxfordInvestigations correspondent•@rianna_croxfordBBCFormer clients of a Canadian tech...

Seaside town voted UK's 'worst' bouncing back with £20m boost for new attractions

A seaside town previously dubbed one of the UK's 'worst' is with fighting back with a £20 million boost and by sticking to offering the "traditional" experience the local mayor claims brings in...

PM wishes Southport victims' families luck ahead of London Marathon

PM wishes Southport victims' families luck ahead of London Marathon10 minutes agoEmily AtkinsonBBC NewsPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has wished luck to two fathers whose daughters were killed in...