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Thousands party at Budapest Pride in clear message to Orban

Thousands party at Budapest Pride in clear message to Orban3 hours agoNick ThorpeBBC Budapest CorrespondentReporting fromBudapestReutersBudapest advertises itself as a party town. On Saturday, the...

Einstein’s secret life as an English gent while Nazis wanted him dead revealed in letter

A fascinating letter from Albert Einstein has surfaced 92 years after he described enjoying the “enviable solitude” of Norfolk while hiding from the Nazis.The legendary scientist fled to Belgium...

Stunning UK hidden beach with lush waterfalls only accessible by foot

As Britain braces for another heatwave, a growing number of travellers are turning away from overcrowded seaside towns in favour of lesser-known coastal treasures. One such place is Hayburn Wyke, a...

Belgian prosecutor seeks to try ex-diplomat over Congolese hero's killing

Belgian prosecutor seeks to try ex-diplomat over Congolese hero's killing 22 hours agoFarouk ChothiaBBC NewsPictorial Parade/Getty ImagesBelgian prosecutors say they are seeking to put on trial a...

Belgian prosecutor seeks to try ex-diplomat over Congolese hero's killing

Belgian prosecutor seeks to try ex-diplomat over Congolese hero's killing 1 hour agoPictorial Parade/Getty ImagesBelgian prosecutors say they are seeking to put on trial a 92-year-old former diplomat...

'Council tax will rise at fastest rate in 20 years thanks to Reeves'

Council tax bills are set to rocket at their fastest pace for two decades following Rachel Reeves' spending review, the chief of the Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned.Paul Johnson said that...

The real reasons Beckham is finally getting a knighthood after years of disappointment

Bonding over their mutual love of gardening and bee-keeping, the King and Britain’s most famous footballer, David Beckham, hit it off splendidly at Chelsea last month. As they chatted away with...

The African country with the most unique wildlife in the world and one of rarest mammals

Africa is increasingly becoming a very popular travel destination for tourists from all around the world. Last year saw a surge in travellers to the continent, with some 74 million people choosing to...

One the UK's best beer gardens under threat as NIMBY neighbours make noise complaints

Manager Vasil Vasilev is among those objecting to the proposed closure (Image: Tony Kershaw / SWNS)The Trafalgar Tavern in Greenwich, southeast London, is a Grade II-listed pub and has been a popular...

Ukraine attack LIVE: Russian nuclear bombers destroyed in humliating blow for Putin

The Defence Secretary has called plans to boost the UK's military might a "message to Moscow" but said he does not expect to raise the number of soldiers until the next parliament.The Government has...

Pop Idol's star unrecognisable 24 years on as he ditches singing for new job

Pop Idol, a television sensation of the early 2000s, only aired for two series but was instrumental in launching the careers of Gareth Gates, Will Young, and Michelle McManus. It also propelled...

80s icon issues four-word reply to Meghan Markle after Duchess cheekily mocks star

Meghan Markle joked she looked like the star when she dyed her hair during lockdown. On her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, the Duchess of Sussex opened up about doing a DIY hair colouring...

Orban accused of using Ukraine spy row in fight for political survival

Orban accused of using Ukraine spy row in fight for political survival59 minutes agoNick ThorpeCentral Europe correspondentSBUA spate of arrests, diplomatic expulsions and public humiliations has...

Tories 'decapitate' leader 'every five seconds' and then demand 'Messiah'

Conservatives have been told to stop toppling their leaders in the search of a Messiah. The party of Thatcher has been reminded the Iron Lady herself was once seen as “hopeless” and...

Posh seaside town once hosted huge Butlin's but is now home to incredible holiday village

A town that was once home to one of the UK's largest Butlin's resorts has now transformed into an ultra-luxury holiday village. Following the Second World War, the trend for staycations was at...