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China's horrifying rush to buy key resources as Beijing spends £7.7bn in string of deals

China is accelerating a high-stakes global land grab for critical minerals, with a string of overseas mining acquisitions worth £7.7bn ($9.8bn) last year alone — the most aggressive push in more...

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...

'I was in the room with Princess Kate during her latest visit - her message was clear'

Princess Kate sent a strong message to the world during her latest appearance in Essex this week. The Princess of Wales visited Colchester Hospital's Wellbeing Centre on Wednesday to celebrate the...

New hammer blow for Labour as firms now have 'no confidence' crisis will be solved

Struggling British businesses have no confidence the Government will solving a chronic skills shortage, a survey shows.A nationwide snapshot poll is the clearest sign yet once buoyant firms have seen...

Labour panic as fears grow Jeremy Corbyn's new party will only help Nigel Farage become PM

Former Labour leader Lord Neil Kinnock has warned that any “splintering” of the left-wing parties would “only be of assistance to the enemies of Labour”. He suggested a breakaway party being...

Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister tells BBC

Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister says17 minutes agoJoshua NevettPolitical reporterBBCSpending decisions have been made "harder" by the government's U-turn on welfare changes,...

Royal Family LIVE: Harry's 'so desperate' after meeting Meghan he ignored family advice

Prince Harry was said to be "so desperate" to settle down that he "ignored" Prince William's piece of advice after he met Meghan Markle, a royal commentator has claimed. The Duke and Duchess of...

Frantic search for survivors of Texas floods that killed 32, including 14 children

Frantic search for survivors of Texas floods that killed 32, including 14 children21 minutes agoAna FaguyBBC NewsA frantic search for survivors is under way in central Texas after flash floods killed...

Keir Starmer suffers fresh blow as Labour regional mayor criticises 'mess'

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (Image: Getty)Sir Keir Starmer has been dealt a fresh blow with Labour regional mayors turning on his administration, claiming the Government has been left looking...

Plane passenger left 'shaken up' after confrontation over seat

Maintaining harmony on a flight can be challenging. Aeroplanes are infamous for their cramped conditions, with limited space to stretch out and relax.When combined with the prospect of being...

Family and Liverpool players gather for funeral of Diogo Jota and André Silva

Diogo Jota and André Silva's funeral held in Portugal28 minutes agoSofia Ferreira SantosBBC NewsReporting fromGondomar, PortugalReutersFootballers Diogo Jota and André Silva have been honoured by...

River Seine reopens to swimmers in Paris after century-long ban

River Seine reopens to swimmers in Paris after century-long ban24 minutes agoThomas MackintoshBBC NewsReutersThe River Seine in Paris has reopened publicly to swimmers for the first time since 1923...

I lived in one of the UK's 'worst' seaside towns - tourists should know 1 thing

It’s been rated as one of the worst seaside towns in the UK - but I lived in Weston-super-Mare for three years, and there’s one thing tourists probably don’t know.The little Somerset resort is...

Sainsbury’s roll out offer worth £5,000 but only for electric vehicle drivers

Sainsbury’s is ramping up its loyalty offering with a summer competition for EV drivers. The competition will give one customer the chance to win one million Nectar points – worth at least...

Hamas says it delivered 'positive response' on Gaza ceasefire plan

Hamas says it delivered 'positive response' on Gaza ceasefire plan2 hours agoWyre DaviesBBC News•@WyreDaviesReporting fromTel AvivDavid GrittenBBC NewsReporting fromJerusalemReutersHamas says it...