Word News Online

Search Results for "sting"

Inside Queen Elizabeth's secret VE Day celebrations and the strict rules she agreed to

It is a well-known fact that Princess Elizabeth ventured out of Buckingham Palace to celebrate among the enormous crowds in London on VE Day in 1945, with the story even serving as the inspiration...

Trump says non-US movies to be hit with 100% tariffs

Trump says non-US movies to be hit with 100% tariffsJust nowPeter HoskinsBusiness reporterGetty ImagesUS President Donald Trump says he plans to hit movies made in foreign countries with 100%...

Hamas 'deliberately and systematically' using Gazans as 'human shields' in Israel war

A damning report has found that Hamas are “deliberately and systematically” using Gazan civilians as human shields in order to use their deaths for propaganda purposes. The group, which the US...

Labour minister told to resign over 'sickening' grooming gangs remarks

The Conservatives are calling for a Labour minister to resign after her comments on grooming gangs this week. Lucy Powell, leader of the House of Commons, made the remarks after political commentator...

Syrian security forces 'oversaw' armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says

Syrian security forces 'oversaw' armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says23 minutes agoLucy WilliamsonMiddle East correspondentReporting fromNorthern SyriaBBCOne of the men accused of...

The top 10 countries with the strongest passports - full list

A passport is a person's gateway to the great, big world with some holding more strength than others. For a passport to be deemed powerful, there are a number of factors it must adhere to, which...

Drivers of these 4 popular cars could face parking fines for little-known rule

As any driver can attest to, parking in the UK can be a real nightmare. Parking in the UK is notoriously difficult thanks to more vehicles on the road, urban populations increasing and a lack of...

David Beckham’s son Romeo shares touching birthday speech as brother Brooklyn absent

Romeo Beckham reportedly delivered a heartwarming speech at his famous father David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash this weekend. The former Brentford footballer commanded the room in London where his...

Beautiful country park 15 minutes from seaside where Agatha Christie was a regular visitor

When visiting Devon, tourists may typically flock to the county's stunning beaches or other tourist hotspots, with some 'hidden gems' remaining relatively unknown, except to those already in the...

Brits going on holiday hit with extra charge for passport mistake

British holidaymakers who need to renew their passport to go on holiday abroad face paying an extra charge for making a simple mistake.There are two different services that can be used when applying...

Travel agent shares how to visit 2 European destinations for under £100

A travel agent has shared her secrets for visiting two European destinations in a single day without splashing the cash.Steph Gibbs, along with her sister Sam, 34, managed to pull off an incredible...

Prince Harry 'needs help' says psychologist who spots worrying signs in interview

Prince Harry even went so far as to claim that the court case was a "good old-fashioned establishment stitch-up," suggesting that it used security as a way to trap people within the Royal...

The African city named the 'best' place to visit on planet Earth

A breathtaking city perched at the edge of the African continent took the top spot as the world’s best travel destination, and it’s not hard to see why.Cape Town, the coastal gem of South Africa,...

Jeremy Clarkson admits he's 'ripe' for it as he weighs in on 'city-wide' scam

Jeremy Clarkson has admitted that he's "ripe for being ripped off" after weighing in on a "city-wide" scam in France. In a recent column, the star of Clarkson's Farm recounted a scam in Paris where...

Labour MP slammed by victims for dismissing grooming gangs - 'You should be ashamed!'

Victims of the grooming gangs and their families have accused the Leader of the House of Commons Lucy Powell of "totally dismissing" their abuse after suggesting their ordeal was a "dog whistle"...

Kemi Badenoch promises Tory fightback after back-to-back election disasters

Kemi Badenoch has insisted her Conservative party is “down, but not out” as she vowed to fight back from heavy election losses. The Tory leader promised her party would "come out fighting" after...

Jeremy Clarkson admits he's 'ripe' for it as he weighs in on 'city-wide' scam

Sven-Göran Eriksson's brutal advice that sparked huge change for Soccer Aid star

Lee Mack played for the England team in Soccer Aid in 2021 (Image: ITV)Comedian and actor Lee Mack has opened up about the invaluable advice he received from the late football manager Sven-Göran...

George Michael's mansion to get 'makeover' despite protests from neighbours

George Michael's older sister, Yioda Panayiotou, finally has the Hampstead mansion he owned in London looking shipshape again after shelling out for some major renovations. Panayiotou inherited the...

Panic in Spain as restaurants asking British tourists to pay £34 before arrival

Holidaymakers jetting off to a number of popular Spanish holiday hotspots may encounter changes in how they pay for food and drink. An increasing number of restaurants are requesting that tourists...