An ancient writing system confounding myths about Africa17 hours agoPenny DaleJournalistWomen’s History Museum ZambiaA wooden hunters' toolbox inscribed with an ancient writing system from Zambia...
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Russian oil took a staggering £3 billion hit in the first three months of 2025 as the country's most vital export is hammered. A combination of sanctions, slowing global demand, and internal...
'Massive' Russian strike days after air base attacks52 minutes agoIan CaseyBBC NewsReporting fromLondonPaul AdamsCorrespondentReporting fromKyivJaroslav LukivBBC NewsRussia launched a "massive" drone...
Britain has agreed to sharply increase its defence spending to 3.5 per cent of GDP after coming under pressure from Nato.Mark Rutte, Nato’s secretary-general, described the decision as...
Think you need a passport for a five-star break? Think again. Britain is packed with luxurious stays — and one hotel has just been crowned the best in all of England.That title comes courtesy of...
Think you need a passport for a five-star break? Think again. Britain is packed with luxurious stays — and one hotel has just been crowned the best in all of England.That title comes courtesy of...
The Russian ambassador to the UK issued a warning over World War Three as he has accused Britain of playing a role in Ukraine’s audacious drone attacks over the weekend. Andrei Kelin warned...
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Russian exports of crude oil have hit a two year low, as the economic crisis in the country continues to intensify. Oil and gas exports are a major source of income for the Kremlin, providing the...
Russia and Ukraine fail again to agree ceasefire but commit to prisoner swap2 days agoJaroslav LukivBBC NewsVitaliy ShevchenkoRussia editor, BBC MonitoringReporting fromIstanbulTurkish Ministry of...
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Poundland has confirmed the date that a store in a popular UK seaside town will close. Staff at the shop have been given notice of their redundancy after the budget chain was unable to "agree terms"...