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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...

Brit mum who lived in Turkey for eight years shares most 'depressing' culture shock

With rainfall and blustery weather dominating British weather maps, it may be tempting to contemplate a getaway - or perhaps even fantasise about relocating overseas. Moving to another country can...

Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport

Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport35 minutes agoGuy HedgecoeBBC News, MadridEPA/ShutterstockSpain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for Israel to be excluded...

I spoke to Unite the Kingdom protesters – now Labour must listen to them too

I am no supporter of Tommy Robinson. And I condemn those who join demonstrations with violent intent. Twenty-six police officers being hurt at Saturday's Unite the Kingdom protest is 26 too many. We...

Nigel Farage says Reform understand the North – Richard Tice proves they don't

I write to you this week from a bumpy East Midlands Rail train somewhere between Sheffield and Manchester. The Wi-Fi is non-existent, the plug socket doesn’t work, and the carriage smells faintly...

All frontline Police officers should be armed with handguns says top secret report

London's police officers should be armed with handguns to stop knife attackers in the capital, a secret Metropolitan Police review recommended.The Met should consider regularly arming cops with...

Dutch broadcaster says it will join Eurovision boycott over Israel

Dutch broadcaster says it will join Eurovision boycott over Israel 3 days agoPaul GlynnCulture reporterGetty ImagesThe Dutch public broadcaster, Avrotros, has confirmed the Netherlands will also...

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...

Charlie Kirk's alleged killer 'may have had accomplice' as FBI investigate Utah shooting

Police mugshot of Tyler Robinson (Image: Office of the Governor of Utah)The FBI is investigating whether Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old suspected of assassinating right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk,...

Erika Kirk delivers emotional tribute to murdered husband in glitch-hit livestream

Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika, delivered her first public statement following her husband's death, though technical difficulties caused her emotional address to cut in and out during her tearful,...

Prince Harry is a selfish manchild and his swanning around London was galling

So, Harry had a 45-minute reunion (and one cup of tea) with King Charles this week at Clarence House. It was the first time father and son had spoken in 19 months. But at least he achieved what he...

Dutch broadcaster says it will join Eurovision boycott over Israel

Dutch broadcaster says it will join Eurovision boycott over Israel 53 minutes agoPaul GlynnCulture reporterGetty ImagesThe Dutch public broadcaster, Avrotros, has confirmed the Netherlands will also...

Ireland threatens to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates

Ireland threatens to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates 17 hours agoAdam MandevilleBBC News NIEPAThe Irish broadcaster, RTÉ, has said it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song...

Keir Starmer couldn't be trusted on Peter Mandelson – why trust him on anything else?

So “phase two” of Keir Starmer’s government is now in full swing. We were told this would be a new chapter, a fresh start. But what do we get? Last week his Deputy Prime Minister, Angela...

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...