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The UK coastal road that's just metres from collapsing into the sea

Images show a road in the Isle of Wight is perilously close to falling due to being sat incredibly close to a cliff edge. Footage shows that Military Road on the Isle of Wight is just four metres...

Donald Trump supporters burn MAGA hats in fury at 'client list' cover-up

MAGA devotees are in uproar, with some even calling for the burning of their iconic red caps as discontent simmers over the Epstein Files, shaking the core of Donald Trump's support base.The Justice...

Macron blames Starmer for Migrant crisis - UK is 'El Dorado' where it's easy to work

Emmanuel Macron has urged the UK to reduce the factors that make the country so appealing to illegal migrants. The French president is currently in the UK on a three-day state visit after touching...

Russia becomes first state to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government

Russia becomes first state to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government3 days agoFlora Drury and Tabby WilsonBBC NewsGetty ImagesRussia has become the first country to formally recognise the Taliban...

Iran must not trade a turban for a crown – why 'Baby Shah' is not the answer

Some of my contacts who helped me research this article would face execution were they based in Iran, thanks to a new “espionage” bill passed unanimously a few days ago by Iran’s supine,...

Russia becomes first state to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government

Russia becomes first state to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government3 hours agoTabby WilsonBBC News Digital - WorldGetty ImagesRussia has become the first country to formally recognise Taliban...

Mystery over 4 helicopters circling major landmarks and 'heading towards central London'

London's skies have been buzzing with the sound of four helicopters, drawing the attention of thousands of residents and flight enthusiasts. The choppers took off from Biggin Hill Airport near...

The pretty UK seaside town with 2 miles of beaches that's just 90 minutes from London

This town is known for its incredible coastline and it’s a popular spot for those wanting to visit the seaside in summer. Kent is home to many much-loved beaches and towns, but this one is often...

Israeli strike on Gaza seafront cafe kills at least 20 Palestinians, witnesses and rescuers say

Israeli strike on Gaza seafront cafe kills at least 20 Palestinians, witnesses and rescuers say1 hour agoRushdi AbualoufGaza correspondentReporting fromCairoWyre DaviesBBC NewsReporting fromJerusalem...

The pretty Spanish city hailed the 'Cuba of Europe' just 3 hours from UK

With its vibrant culture, stunning beaches and impressive colonial architecture, it is not hard to see why Cuba has become a popular tourist destination. However, few holidaymakers realise that there...

The ‘hidden’ UK beach full of fossils with tiny village and free parking

In recent years, more people have been choosing to have a staycation, a consequence of which is crowds of people showing up at well-known idyllic coastal towns during peak seasons. Indeed,...

Lyse Doucet: Tehran is coming back to life, but its residents are deeply shaken

Tehran is coming back to life, but its residents are deeply shaken 44 minutes agoLyse DoucetChief international correspondentReporting fromTehran, IranIn the heart of the Iranian capital, the Boof...

I'm a military historian – this is 1 lesson Donald Trump may have forgotten over Iran

So far America and Israel have pursued a proactive, high-risk air campaign, specifically to avoid inserting large numbers of ground forces into Iran, whose population of 92 million dwarfs that of...

An unprecedented moment - but what US and Iran do next could be even more momentous

An unprecedented moment - but what the US and Iran do next could be even more momentous19 minutes agoLyse DoucetChief international correspondentBBCFor decades, the United States and Iran have...

MI5 on alert for 'attacks from Iran' as 'soft-touch' UK vulnerable

British spy chiefs will be expecting a higher level of threat from Iranian agents in the wake of US attacks on the country, a security expert has warned. Iran has vowed to retaliate after American...