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The beautiful island just as beautiful as Barbados but without the tourists

There’s a Caribbean island that rivals Barbados for beauty, but without the constant crowds leaving cruise ships and all-inclusive resorts. Here, soft white sands stretch along turquoise waters,...

The tiny tropical island in Africa that's a balmy 27C in September

As autumn weather rolls in across the UK, thousands of holidaymakers are eyeing up Mauritius, the small island nation in the Indian Ocean that offers year-round sunshine, turquoise seas and average...

Cold, fake Meghan Markle is back – what the hell were Netflix thinking?

Meghan's terminally dull With Love series is back for season two but, after just a week, it's already fallen out of Netflix’s top-ten list. No surprise there because nothing’s changed –...

Green Party lunacy as top rivals claim England flag is 'problematic' and 'colonial'

The two candidates standing to be the new leader of the Green Party both condemned the England flag last night as small minded and a symbol of colonialism. Ellie Chowns and Zach Polanski took it in...

Denmark apologises to Greenland's forced contraception victims

Denmark apologises to Greenland's forced contraception victims24 hours agoAdrienne MurrayBBC News in CopenhagenReutersDenmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has issued a long-awaited apology to...

When British WW2 veterans turned their back on the Japanese Emperor

It was a silent, poignant protest. Spurning an appeal from then Prime Minister Tony Blair, hundreds of British veterans of the Second World War pointedly turned their backs on the Japanese Emperor...

Macron admits French repression in Cameroon's independence struggle

Macron admits French repression in Cameroon's independence struggle1 day agoPaul NjieBBC News in YaoundéUniversal Images Group via Getty ImagesFrench President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged the...

Macron admits French repression in Cameroon's independence struggle

Macron admits French repression in Cameroon's independence struggle31 minutes agoPaul NjieBBC News in YaoundéAFP via Getty ImagesFrench President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged the violence...

Fury as HMRC staff throw 'Guilt of Being British' event during work

HM Revenue and Customs has sparked outrage after holding a taxpayer-funded event titled “The Guilt of Being British” during working hours – as thousands of frustrated callers struggle to reach...

Lioness win made me cry like a baby – but England stars should not get Damehoods

The Lionesses are without doubt this nation’s heroes. They have not only made us proud they have done something even more spectacular – they have made patriotism fashionable again. With their...

Who is Andy Byron the tech billionaire caught in an embarrassing clinch at a Colplay gig?

Tech tycoon Andy Byron has suddenly found himself in the headlines for all the wrong reasons — and it’s all thanks to Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and a very unfortunate “kiss cam”...

The pretty Spanish city hailed the 'Cuba of Europe' just 3 hours from UK

With its vibrant culture, stunning beaches and impressive colonial architecture, it is not hard to see why Cuba has become a popular tourist destination. However, few holidaymakers realise that there...

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...

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...