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Fresh blow for Starmer as French strike chaos delays Bayeux Tapestry loan

France has postponed the historic loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain, scuppered by the spectre of nationwide strikes set to engulf the country on Thursday - delivering a stinging setback for Sir...

Robert Redford obituary: Formidable Hollywood actor, screenwriter and activist dies at 89

Hollywood legend Robert Redford has died at the age of 89 (Image: AFP via Getty Images) Robert Redford, the golden boy of Sixties and Seventies Hollywood and star of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance...

Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says

Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says18 minutes agoDavid GrittenReutersA United Nations commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in...

Tragic story behind one of Rolling Stones' biggest songs stuns fans

The Rolling Stones are still going strong six decades later (Image: Getty Images for RS)Music serves as a universal language, yet despite billions tuning into their beloved tracks daily, countless...

The 11 best cities for cycling in Europe ranked - pretty capital beats Amsterdam

The 11 best cities cities for cycling are all in Europe but the UK didn't make the cut, according to research. The Copenhaganize Index, produced by Copenhagenize Design Co. with Wired as its primary...

World's best country to retire to is 3 hours from UK with 300 days of sunshine – not Spain

Brits dreaming of spending their retirement somewhere sunny and warm will be glad to find that a new study has named the world’s best country for retirement – and it’s closer to home than they...

‘Otherworldly’ European islands where daylight never ends

When you think of summer island hopping, the crystal clear seas of Greece or the slow sunny days of Italy probably spring to mind. You’re less likely to think of paddling down cool fjords, camping...

I visited a European city 2 hours away I would ditch the UK for — not France or Spain

I visited a European country and it felt like home (Image: Shania King-Soyza)Everyone has one city away from home they have fallen in love with. Whenever I'm asked the classic question, "If you could...

I visited under-rated market town with proper pubs and a meal I'd travel miles for

This market town is hugely under-rated (Image: Portia Jones)A proper market town boasts a good selection of pubs, independent shops and unique cafes offering local produce and quality coffee. One...

Tourists heading to Spanish hotspot this September told to be wary of one issue

Several European countries draw massive numbers of holidaymakers, like Spain, France and Italy.Brits particularly favour Spain due to its proximity to the UK whilst offering stunning beaches, lots of...

B&M to close stores across UK for 1 day

B&M has confirmed the date on which all of its UK stores will be closed for a full 24 hours.The bargain retailer, which has more than 700 stores nationwide, is loved by customers for its regular...

The commuter town 30 minutes from London that's one of the UK's safest places to live

A town half an hour from London is perfect for commuters and was named the safest place to live in the UK. Woking, in Surrey, was found to have a crime rate of only 64 crimes per 1,000 people,...

Europe's best 10 city breaks for Brits named — with one underrated city coming in first

Europe is full of popular destinations, perfect for city breaks, from Paris to Rome or perhaps Barcelona. However, just because these are the most well-known doesn't mean they're going to...

Fury as Labour law chief Lord Hermer insists UK must stay in ECHR

Keir Starmer’s law chief has ruled out leaving the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), despite warnings from Labour colleagues that it is protecting criminals and undermining the fight...

Lisbon funicular worker among those killed in crash

Lisbon funicular worker among those killed in crash12 hours agoJemma Crew & Doug FaulknerBBC NewsPortugal is reeling after 16 people died and around 20 were injured when Lisbon's famous Glória...