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Former Met Police commissioner Lord Blair of Broughton dies aged 72

Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Blair, who was in charge of the force during the July 7 bombings, has died at the age of 72.Ian Blair, who ran the force from 2005 to 2008, took a seat as...

Kurdish PKK to lay down arms in big step towards ending Turkey conflict

Kurdish PKK to lay down arms in big step towards ending Turkey conflict27 minutes agoAyse SayinBBC Turkish in AnkaraPaul KirbyEurope digital editorDELIL SOULEIMAN/AFPAfter 40 years of armed struggle...

Archaeology breakthrough as 6,000-year-old building discovered in UK town

Archaeologists in Scotland have unearthed extraordinary evidence of a large and intricate timber hall dating back approximately 6,000 years. The find was made during digs at the site of new football...

The astonishing £15.6trn mega-project that would link the UK with US in just 54 minutes

It once took Concorde around 3.5 hours to whisk passengers from London to New York at the height of its fame. The supersonic aircraft was able to travel at a cruising speed of Mach 2.02 - roughly...

The tiny underrated European island with a 16-mile long beach - not in Spain nor Italy

A European island with an endless golden coastline, a beautiful lighthouse and stunning views is a great holiday destination. As much of Europe sizzles with high temperature warnings of up to 40C,...

The beautiful African country that's 'heaven on Earth' and a 'literal paradise'

If you are looking for you next holiday destination, then look no further. This African country has an abundance of stunning locations for you to choose from. Cape Verde is an island country and...

ITV primetime show suspended: fire engines called to set in 'carnage' car blaze

ITV's latest project, You Bet! saw its production come to an abrupt stop after a conflagration turned the set into utter chaos. Host Stephen Mulhern was in the midst of filming for the new series...

Reform's Zia Yusuf warns Rachel Reeves over 'unbelievably stupid' move

Reform UK's Zia Yusuf warned Rachel Reeves against slashing the cash Isa allowance. The Chancellor is reportedly poised to announce plans to limit the £20,000 annual tax-free cap.But Mr Yusuf, who...

Antisocial behaviour is not 'low level' and endangers lives, Baroness Newlove warns

The nation is missing the chance to stop antisocial behaviour spiralling into lethal violence, Victims’ Commissioner Baroness Helen Newlove has warned. She has first-hand experience of how yobbery...

Trump dementia concerns addressed by nephew Fred Trump III: 'It runs in the family'

Fred Trump III, the nephew of President Donald Trump, has voiced concerns over his uncle's mental state, suggesting dementia could be a factor, an issue he claims runs in their family.He delves into...

Prince William's rarely used title that gives him a £23.6m fortune

Prince William became first-in-line to the throne in 2022, and with that came a number of significant responsibilities. As well as being made the 27th Prince of Wales, William, who is turning 43...

Venice activists plan to disrupt Jeff Bezos's wedding

Venice activists plan to disrupt Jeff Bezos's wedding1 day agoLaura GozziBBC NewsStefano Mazzola/Getty ImagesActivists in Venice have launched a series of protests against Amazon's founder Jeff...

Venice activists plan to disrupt Jeff Bezos's wedding

Venice activists plan to disrupt Jeff Bezos's wedding11 minutes agoLaura GozziBBC NewsStefano Mazzola/Getty ImagesActivists in Venice have launched a series of protests against Amazon's founder Jeff...

A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover

A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover3 days agoGuy DelauneyBBC Balkans correspondentReporting fromBelgradeGetty ImagesOne of the first sights that greets arrivals to the centre...

The 87-year-old grandmother who was one of the Soviets' most successful spies of all time

Melita Norwood outside her home in Southeast London after being exposed as a KGB spy (Image: PA)In the autumn of 1992, a man called Vasili Mitrokhin fled Russia with a bag full of secrets. He had...