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Chaos in Spain as 200 holidaymakers banned from leaving through hotel front door

Around 200 tourists at a hotel in Spain have been banned from leaving through the front door. It comes after reports that the Vivemar Hotel, in Costa del Sol, has been operating without proper...

Spain's government blames huge blackout on grid regulator and private firms

Spain's government blames huge blackout on grid regulator and private firms18 minutes agoGuy HedgecoeBBC News in MadridEuropa Press via Getty ImagesThe Spanish government has said that the national...

What are Trump's options as tensions escalate?

Trump has left the G7 early - what are his options for dealing with Iran?1 hour agoTom BatemanState Department correspondentGetty ImagesPresident Trump's comments on the Israel-Iran conflict have...

WW3 fears explode as NATO scrambles jets after Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine

NATO warplanes were scrambled on Ukraine’s borders overnight amid savage new strikes by Russia, killing at least 15 in Kyiv during raids in which an American citizen, 62, died. Rescuers were...

At least 14 killed and dozens injured in Russian strike on Kyiv

At least 14 killed and dozens injured in Russian strike on Kyiv8 minutes agoJoel GunterBBC NewsReporting fromKyivReutersAt least 14 people have been killed overnight and dozens more wounded in...

Starmer to announce new sanctions targeting Russia

Starmer to announce new sanctions targeting Russia 2 hours agoYang TianBBC NewsReutersThe UK is expected to unveil new sanctions against Russia designed to "restrict Putin's war machine" alongside...

Spain tourism protests sparks Airbnb response after thousand march against holiday homes

Short-term rental giant Airbnb has spoken out after large-scale protests across the Balearic Islands saw up to 30,000 people marching through tourist hotspots to demand more action against the...

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...

Albanian migrant 'who was in UK illegally' killed 2 while on bail from detention centre

A mentally ill driver who deliberately crashed into a cyclist and two pedestrians during a "killing spree" has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside a Mental Health Act order, meaning he will...

Where is Israel's operation heading?

Where is Israel's operation heading?47 minutes agoLyse DoucetChief international correspondentBBCOn Friday, after Israel launched an unprecedented attack on Iran, its Prime Minister Benjamin...

The one item you should always clean after a holiday — and most people don't

When we travel, we’re often exposed to more germs and dirt than we might be in our day to day lives. Planes and hotels often aren’t as clean as you might hope, and while planes are given a tidy...

Scientists issue 'end of world' warning over extreme 'mirror microbe' threat

Top scientists have called for international action to stop research that could pose an “extreme, potentially existential, threat” to life on Earth. Experts sounded the alarm at an event in Paris...

The abandoned mining town that's suddenly attracting tourists for special events

There’s one place in Alaska that’s an entirely unique tourist attraction. Surrounded by mountains, this place is rarely visited but it has fascinated those who have stumbled upon it. Kennicott in...

'They're weak': Israelis back conflict with Iran in neighbourhood struck by missile

'They're weak': Israelis back conflict with Iran in neighbourhood struck by missile1 hour agoTom BennettBBC NewsReporting fromBat Yam, central IsraelBBCBat Yam, just south of Tel Aviv, has long been...

The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona

The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona 9 minutes agoSarah RainsfordSouthern Europe correspondentBBCAs protesters marched through central Barcelona on Sunday, they shouted...