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Three key questions after Afghan data leak sparked unprecedented secret evacuation

Three key questions after Afghan data leak sparked unprecedented secret evacuation8 hours agoFrank GardnerSecurity correspondentEPAIt has been more than three years since a British official...

Double murderer says 'thank you' to executioner before his death by lethal injection

A convicted cold-blooded killer made sure to thank his executioners in the moments before he was killed by lethal injection, in a chilling moment after he had spent most of his life on Death...

France’s economy in such a state it wants to scrap 2 bank holidays

France has proposed scrapping two public holidays in an effort to reduce its growing debt, boost the economy, and prevent financial collapse. The shocking proposal was made by the Prime Minister,...

French PM looks to scrap two public holidays in bold bid to cut national debt

French PM looks to scrap two public holidays in bold bid to cut national debt19 minutes agoLaura GozziBBC NewsGetty ImagesFrance's Prime Minister François Bayrou has proposed cutting two public...

Nigel Farage issues stark warning after secret Afghan immigration scheme revealed

Nigel Farage warned of a threat to national security after a secret Afghan immigration scheme was revealed. Thousands of people are being relocated to the UK after a personal data leak of people in...

Government 'fears riots' after secret Afghan asylum scheme exposed

Ministers reportedly fear that riots will break out in the UK after it was revealed that a secret resettlement scheme for Afghans was kept secret from the public. The identities of 25,000 individuals...

Europe's freedom faces greatest threat since WW2, Macron says

Europe's freedom faces greatest threat since WW2, Macron says2 days agoVictoria BourneBBC NewsReutersFrench President Emmanuel Macron has outlined plans for a big increase in defence spending,...

Ukrainians unimpressed by Trump's 50-day ultimatum to Putin

Ukrainians unimpressed by Trump's 50-day ultimatum to Putin24 minutes agoCharlotte GallagherBBC News in KyivUA:PBC via Getty ImagesUkrainians are tired, run down by the emotional toll of the invasion...

Top Labour minister ‘on resignation watch’ over new law set to persecute British veterans

A senior Labour minister is reportedly on the brink of quitting amid a decision that will leave British veterans open to prosecution. Al Carns, the veterans minister and a former Royal Marine, is...

Brits could soon be fined £100 for swearing in beloved UK seaside towns

A council has relaunched a controversial bid to hand out £100 fines to anyone caught swearing.Thanet District Council tried to apply similar rules - known as a public space protection order (PSPO) -...

I'm 'disappointed but not done' with Putin, Trump tells BBC

I'm disappointed but not done with Putin, Trump tells BBC16 minutes agoGary O'DonoghueChief North America CorrespondentReporting fromWashingtonReutersDonald Trump has said that he is disappointed but...

Starmer to sign defence agreement with nation that was UK's greatest foe in historic first

Britain is set to sign its first defence cooperation treaty with Germany in the modern-era this week, in a move hailed as a major step in tightening security ties across Europe.Sir Keir Starmer and...

North Korea reaffirms support for Russia's war in Ukraine

North Korea reaffirms support for Russia's war in Ukraine2 days agoStuart LauBBC NewsReutersNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un offered Moscow his "unconditional support" on the war in Ukraine, according...

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling Ukraine weapons plan

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling Ukraine weapons plan1 hour agoLaura GozziBBC NewsGetty ImagesUS President Donald Trump has announced the US will send "top-of-the-line weapons" to...

Trump weapons pledge marks major step forward for Ukraine

Trump weapons pledge marks major step forward for Ukraine1 hour agoPaul AdamsBBC diplomatic correspondentReutersFor the first time since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has pledged to make...