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Tourists told to take care on beaches as woman 'nearly dies' handling shell

Tourists are being warned to be careful when they explore beaches on holiday after a woman picked up a shell that contained a highly venomous creature.Heading to the beach is a key part of many...

G7 leaders call for 'de-escalation' in the Middle East

G7 leaders call for 'de-escalation' in the Middle East49 minutes agoNadine YousifBBC News, TorontoThe leaders of G7 nations have called for a "de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East,...

What are British Overseas Territories? Are they tax free? Can I visit or even live in one?

From the financial powerhouse of the Cayman Islands to the windswept wildlife sanctuary of South Georgia, you might have heard of British Overseas Territories (BOTs) - but how much do you really know...

EU pleads with Donald Trump on tariffs ahead of major G7 meeting

EU leaders will appeal to Donald Trump in a bid to halt his tariffs which have sent fears of a global trade war skyrocketing. Speaking on Sunday, European Commission boss Ursula von der Leyen and...

Israel-Iran conflict set to dominate G7 summit

Israel-Iran conflict set to dominate G7 summit4 hours agoJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondent in Banff, AlbertaGetty ImagesThis week's G7 summit in Canada will be dominated by war - only not one of...

'I have a clear conscience' - Hermoso left out of Spain Euros squad

Getty ImagesCharlotte CoatesBBC Sport journalist11 June 2025Forward Jenni Hermoso says she has a "clear conscience" after being left out of Spain's squad for the forthcoming European Championship in...

Trump may axe £185bn Aukus nuclear submarine pact with UK and Australia in major blow

The United States is considering pulling the plug on a landmark nuclear submarine deal with the UK and Australia, in what would be a devastating blow to the Aukus security alliance.According to...

'I have a clear conscience' - Hermoso left out of Spain Euros squad

Getty ImagesCharlotte CoatesBBC Sport journalist11 June 2025, 11:35 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoForward Jenni Hermoso says she has a "clear conscience" after being left out of Spain's squad for the...

UK sanctions far-right Israeli ministers over Gaza comments

UK sanctions far-right Israeli ministers over Gaza comments24 minutes agoJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondent•@BBCJLandaleThomas MackintoshBBC NewsAFP via Getty ImagesThe UK has sanctioned two...

Madrid makes debut as Imola dropped from 2026

Getty ImagesAndrew BensonF1 Correspondent10 June 2025, 07:23 BST308 CommentsUpdated 1 hour agoThe new Madrid Grand Prix will be held as the final race of an uninterrupted European section of the...

Infectious new Covid strain found in UK after WHO alert

A new subvariant of Covid, which is said to be highly infectious, has been detected in the UK for the first time. The World Health Organisation previously issued a warning about NB.1.8.1, which has...

I flew on the new Global Airlines A380 and it was a 'surreal' experience

Images from the Global Airlines flight from Manchester Airport to New York JFK on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (Image: Liv Clarke)If you've jetted off from Manchester Airport to New York, chances are you...

At a glance: Key points from government's defence strategy

At a glance: Key points from government's defence strategy14 minutes agoOscar BentleyPolitical reporterPA MediaPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has set out the government's defence strategy for the...

UK to build up to 12 new attack submarines

UK to build up to 12 new attack submarines1 hour agoJonathan BealeDefence correspondent•@bealejonathanPaul SeddonPolitical reporterPA MediaThe UK will build up to 12 new attack submarines, the...

Britain to build up to 12 new nuclear attack submarines to counter Russian threat

Britain will build up to 12 nuclear-powered attack submarines and invest £15billion in its warhead programme, the Prime Minister will announce on Monday. The Government is expected to accept 62...