A breathtaking city perched at the edge of the African continent took the top spot as the world’s best travel destination, and it’s not hard to see why.Cape Town, the coastal gem of South Africa,...
Pakistan has test fired a ballistic missile as tensions with India continue to mount after a fatal attack on tourists in the disputed Kashmir region. The Pakistani military said the...
It has been a historic night for Reform UK as it gained Sarah Pochin as its fifth MP, beating Labour in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by the skin of its teeth with six extra votes. Throughout...
Reuters1 May 2025, 16:31 BST69 CommentsUpdated 1 hour agoCoco Gauff produced a stunning display to thrash four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek 6-1 6-1 and reach the final of the Madrid...
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill could see more towns and cities across the country go to rat and ruin, as bin strikes in Birmingham enter their eighth consecutive week with rubbish stacking up on...
The first of May is forecast to be the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures today potentially soaring to a record-breaking 30C.According to Met Office meteorologist Michael Silverstone,...
It’s time to ask the hard question: Why is Ed Miliband still the UK’s Energy Secretary? After the catastrophic power blackout that plunged millions of people across Spain and Portugal into...
Getty Images9 hours agoThe final stage of this year's Giro d'Italia will feature a "symbolic start" from the Vatican City in Rome to pay tribute to the late Pope Francis.The final stage in Rome on 1...
Princess Kate made one "flirty" gesture to Prince William that proves they are still in "honeymoon phase", according to body language expert Judi James. The couple, who are celebrating their 14th...
The Princess of Wales is celebrating a major milestone today as she joins Prince William for a visit to Scotland. The couple, who are celebrating their 14th wedding anniversary today, arrived in Mull...
Getty Images57 minutes agoThe late Pope Francis, who died on 21 April, will be remembered with a neutralised start in Vatican City on the final stage of the 2025 Giro d'Italia.Riders will pass...
Temperatures to reach 29C in warmest start to May on record1 hour agoSimon KingLead Weather PresenterMaia DaviesBBC NewsPA MediaTemperatures could reach 29C (82F) this week, after the warmest day of...
Hit squads are to be sent into 200 failing schools following warnings that 300,000 children are receiving a poor education. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced the £20million scheme...
BBC Weather Watchers / BeefyBen RichLead Weather Presenter1 hour ago102 CommentsThis week will bring the UK its warmest weather of the year.Temperatures are currently expected to peak at 27 or 28C...
The UK will sizzle more than popular holiday hotspots Greece, Spain, Turkey and Tenerife - as new weather maps for this week reveal Britain will hit our highest temperatures of 2025. The Met Office...