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Africa's ‘biggest’ country that has 15% of the continent's population

One country in Africa is so densely populated it’s home to 15% of the continent's population, and accounts for 2.8% of the world's inhabitants. The green and white flagged nation, one of the...

EU calls for 'respect' after Trump threatens 50% tariffs

EU calls for 'respect' after Trump threatens 50% tariffs17 hours agoJaroslav LukivBBC NewsEPAThe European Union's trade chief said the 27-member bloc is committed to securing a trade deal with the US...

Africa's huge mega-city six times bigger than London home to 15 million people

Africa is experiencing a rapid growth in population, with some 1.5 billion people currently living on the continent. Since 1960, its population has seen a five-fold increase and is expected to reach...

NATO member issues conscription warning as fears of Russian aggression grow

Germany's Defence Minister has given a major hint that the country could reintroduce compulsory military conscription to beef up its army. NATO countries are facing a growing threat from a more...

Tourists cancel trips to world's 'friendliest country' after 'new Baba Vanga' prediction

A terrifying prediction from a woman dubbed the ‘new Baba Vanga’ has prompted some tourists to cancel trips to a holiday hotspot, which has been dubbed in the past among the world's friendliest...

Greece, Spain and Turkey all being abandoned by Brits and not because of tourist protests

It’s almost summer and Greece is one of several European countries readying itself for the annual influx of tourists. But beyond the typical hotel and pool cleaning routines, the country is also...

British troops fire missiles on NATO eastern border in show of force to Vladimir Putin

British soldiers have deployed close to the Russian border as they stage a show of force towards Vladimir Putin. Operating as part of a NATO taskforce, hundreds of British troops joined thousands of...

Tensions rise as superpowers scrap for a piece of the Arctic

Tensions rise as superpowers scrap for a piece of the Arctic14 minutes agoKatya AdlerEurope editorReporting fromNorthern Norway and SvalbardBBCAs soon as Magnus Mæland became mayor of a small town...

French report warns of Islamist 'entryism' as risk to national cohesion

French report warns of Islamist 'entryism' as risk to national cohesion2 days agoHugh SchofieldBBC News in ParisGetty ImagesIslamists are infiltrating France's republican institutions and are a...

Ukraine and Russia poised for biggest prisoner swap but details scarce

Ukraine and Russia poised for biggest prisoner swap but details scarce51 minutes agoAmy WalkerBBC NewsEPARussia and Ukraine were set to take part in a major prisoner swap on Friday, described as the...

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% on iPhones

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% on iPhones13 minutes agoMichael RaceBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesUS President Donald Trump has said he is recommending a 50% tariff on all goods...

Martin Lewis issues three passport alerts to anyone travelling this summer

Martin Lewis has issued passport alerts to anybody planning to travel abroad this summer. The founder of Money Saving Expert told viewers of his Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV that countries are...

Trump threatens tariffs on EU goods and Apple iPhones

Trump threatens tariffs on EU goods and Apple iPhones14 minutes agoGetty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has said he is "recommending" imposing 50% tariffs on goods from the European Union being...

Canary Islands shock as Tenerife gets more tourists than world's 5th biggest country

The Canary Islands is a destination loved by Brits and UK holidaymakers across the world. Famed for its beautiful beaches, sunny weather, and stunning landscapes, each one of the islands offers...

UK net migration in 2024 almost halves to 431,000, ONS estimates

Net migration halved in 2024 to 431,000, ONS says6 minutes agoAnna LamcheBBC NewsGetty ImagesDominic CascianiHome and Legal Correspondent•@BBCDomCNet migration fell by almost 50% in 2024 compared...