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How a bowl of porridge is transforming communities in drought-striken Zimbabwe

In the heart of drought-stricken rural Zimbabwe, crops have withered and livelihoods have vanished – but a school is emerging as a beacon of hope. At Dromoland Primary School, nestled in...

The 5 supermarket foods hit by the biggest price rises — one everyday item is up 118%

The cost of living crisis shows no sign of slowing down. Food prices have risen at their fastest pace in 18 months, according to the latest figures, with some staple foods driving the rise.This means...

Jane Fonda, 87, shares heartbreaking end of life confession as she says 'in my last years'

Hollywood legend and political activist Jane Fonda has mapped out her final farewell as she prepares for her twilight years. The mother of three has carefully considered her end-of-life wishes,...

Mourinho sacked by Fenerbahce after CL exit

Getty ImagesPaul BattisonBBC Sport Journalist29 August 2025, 09:03 BSTUpdated 11:07 BSTJose Mourinho has been sacked by Fenerbahce after just over a year in charge.The Portuguese's departure comes...

Atlantic current at risk of COLLAPSE plunging UK into never-ending winter

New research has found that an Atlantic current is at risk of collapse, which would plunge the UK into extreme cold. The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) is the main ocean current...

Brits urged to cope with summer drought by 'deleting old emails' in absurd Government plea

The government has issued a bizarre plea for the public to delete old emails and photographs - claiming it will help the nation cope with drought caused by soaring temperatures. Reform UK’s Zia...

Amber health alerts as heatwave temperatures set to hit 34C

PA MediaSarah Keith-LucasLead Weather Presenter 11 August 2025, 10:49 BST639 CommentsUpdated 4 hours agoTemperatures have been rising and will continue to do so with the fourth heatwave of the summer...

France still battling largest wildfire in 75 years

France still battling largest wildfire in 75 years3 days agoAsya RobinsBBC NewsFrance's largest wildfire for 75 years, which has burned through an area larger than Paris, will burn for several more...

France wildfire is 'catastrophe on an unprecedented scale', says PM

France wildfire is 'catastrophe on an unprecedented scale', says PM16 hours agoRachel Hagan & Tom McArthurBBC NewsFrench Prime Minister François Bayrou says a huge, deadly wildfire sweeping...

France's largest wildfire for 75 years still not under control

France's largest wildfire for 75 years still not under control20 minutes agoAsya RobinsBBC NewsReutersFrance's largest wildfire for 75 years, which has burned through an area larger than Paris, has...

Italy gives final approval for world's longest suspension bridge to Sicily

Italy gives final approval for world's longest suspension bridge to Sicily15 hours agoLaura GozziBBC NewsStretto di MessinaRome has given final approval to a €13.5bn ($15.6bn) project to build the...

Italy gives final approval for world's longest suspension bridge to Sicily

Italy gives final approval for world's longest suspension bridge to Sicily20 minutes agoLaura GozziBBC NewsStretto di MessinaRome has given final approval to a €13.5bn ($15.6bn) project to build...

The world's biggest man-made lake that's 139 miles wide and took 5 years to fill

Spanning the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Lake Kariba is the world’s largest man-made lake by volume - a colossal body of water that has shaped the region’s environment, economy and energy...

Two die in car during Cyprus wildfire as 44C heat expected

Two die in car during Cyprus wildfire as 44C heat expected18 hours agoAmy WalkerBBC NewsReutersTwo people have died in a car in a wildfire which has torn through southern Cyprus amid soaring...

Two die in car during Cyprus wildfire as 44C heat expected

Two die in car during Cyprus wildfire as 44C heat expected2 hours agoAmy WalkerBBC NewsReutersTwo people have died in a car in a wildfire which has torn through southern Cyprus amid soaring...