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Man who jumped from edge of space dies paragliding

Man who jumped from edge of space dies paragliding6 hours agoOttilie Mitchell & Hollie ColeBBC NewsGetty ImagesFelix Baumgartner, who once broke the world record for the highest skydive by...

Islamist extremism is the single biggest challenge that we face as a country

We also remember the three young innocent victims of the savage attack in Southport: Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Alice da Silva Aguiar. Their lives were cruelly cut short at a Taylor Swift...

Brutal five word reason Michael Portillo was rejected by hit BBC show

Anyone hoping to get an insight into Michael Portillo's family tree on the hit BBC geneaology show Who Do You Think You Are? will be sorely disappointed as the former politician revealed he was...

Kurdish PKK burns guns in cauldron in big step towards ending Turkey conflict

Kurdish PKK burns guns in cauldron in big step towards ending Turkey conflict3 days agoAyse SayinBBC Turkish, AnkaraPaul KirbyEurope digital editorAfter four decades of conflict with the Turkish...

Nigella Lawson's bombshell Michael Portillo confession: 'Very attractive'

Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson has opened up on feeling "shockingly" attracted to Great British Railway Journeys star Michael Portillo in a candid admission. The cooking expert, 65, discussed...

ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus confirms future of Voyage in event of band members' death

ABBA legend Björn Ulvaeus, 80, has admitted he is unsure if the band's smash hit virtual concert Voyage will continue in the event of the death of one of the foursome. The group, which also...

Extreme weather is the UK's new normal, says Met Office

Extreme weather is the UK's new normal, says Met Office2 hours agoJustin RowlattClimate Editor•@BBCJustinRPA MediaThe UK is breaking heat and rainfall records increasingly frequently as its climate...

Duchess Sophie nearly died twice in agonising race to become a mother

Duchess Sophie nearly died twice in her agonising race to become a mother, a new biography has revealed. Sophie, 60, and Prince Edward, 61, have since welcomed two children – Lady Louise Windsor,...

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...