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Moment Russian general is killed in car explosion just 20 miles from Moscow

A car has exploded in Balashikha, a city in the Russian region of Moscow, apparently killing a senior Russian general. A Telegram post by the Russian Investigative Committee said: "A criminal case...

Red Arrows VE Day 2025 route - when and where to spot military planes in UK skies

To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day military planes will soar in the skies to honour the legacy of those who served in World War 2. The King and Queen will join veterans to watch a Bank Holiday...

Major UK travel company closes down and cancels all holidays - check yours now

A British travel company has closed and cancelled all future holidays. Balkan Holidays said it had ceased trading as of April 24, and anyone with upcoming bookings will be made to accept...

Lar Park-Lincoln dead: Murder She Wrote star dies aged 63 as colleagues pay tribute

Lar Park-Lincoln, who played Linda Fairgate on Dallas spin off Knot’s Landing and also had a role in Murder she Wrote has died at the age of 63. The news was confirmed by her company Actors...

Post Office paid £600m to stay shackled to the faulty Horizon system

Post Office paid £600m to continue using Horizon48 minutes agoNalini Sivathasan and Tom BealBBC News InvestigationsBBC/The Postal Museum/Getty ImagesThe Post Office has paid more than £600m of...

Reform UK criticised for candidates' offensive posts

Reform UK criticised for candidates' offensive posts55 minutes agoDamian GrammaticasPolitical correspondentPhil KempPolitical reporterGetty ImagesReform UK is fielding local election candidates who...

Pope Francis's heartbreaking last moments revealed by doctor who 'couldn't do any more'

Pope Francis’ doctor found the pontiff with his eyes open and breathing normally, but unresponsive when he was called to the Vatican early Monday morning, the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera...

Thousands queue through the night to pay respects to Pope

Thousands queue to see Pope Francis's body 2 hours agoSarah Rainsford and Laura GozziReporting fromRomeMallory MoenchBBC NewsReporting fromLondonEPAThousands of people have queued through the night...

Gerard Kennedy dead: Underbelly and Division 4 star dies as tributes pour in

Underbelly and Division 4 star Gerard Kennedy has sadly died at the age of 93. His death was confirmed by a family friend, who wrote on social media on Monday (April 21): “Vale Gerard Kennedy. 1932...

Convicted murderer missing from prison near Dundee

Convicted murderer missing from prison near Dundee25 minutes agoOttilie MitchellBBC NewsPolice ScotlandA convicted murderer has been reported missing from an open prison near the Scottish city of...

Murderer on the run after escaping from prison as public warned 'do not approach'

A convicted murderer who shot a police officer has sparked a manhunt after fleeing from an open prison in Dundee.Raymond McCourt went missing from HMP Castle Huntly, Scotland's only open prison,...

Mourners visit Pope Francis lying in state at St Peter's Basilica

Mourners visit Pope Francis lying in state at St Peter's Basilica2 hours agoSarah Rainsford and Laura GozziReporting fromRomeMallory MoenchBBC NewsReporting fromLondonReutersMourners are paying their...

Mourners visit Pope Francis lying in state at St Peter's Basilica

Mourners visit Pope Francis lying in state at St Peter's Basilica1 hour agoSarah Rainsford and Laura GozziReporting fromRomeMallory MoenchBBC NewsReporting fromLondonReutersMourners are paying their...

Who will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable process

Who will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable process 7 hours agoAleem Maqbool, Rebecca Seales & Paul KirbyBBC NewsGetty ImagesWho will be the next pope? The decision could have a...

David Briggs dead: Country music icon who worked with Dolly Parton and Elvis dies

David Briggs, the iconic country music record producer, arranger, composer and studio owner, has died at the age of 82. A post in the Steve Hoffman Music Forums confirmed the news revealing he had...