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Boy, 3, pulled from funicular crash that has shocked Portugal

Boy, 3, pulled from funicular crash that has shocked Portugal17 minutes agoAlice CuddySenior international reporter, in Lisbon ReutersThere is a palpable sense of shock on the faces of people...

Couple who 'jumped' from Whitby cliffs in front of horrified onlookers are named

An elderly couple who "jumped" from the cliff edge at Whitby have been named. North Yorkshire Police have confirmed David Jeffcock, 80, and Susan Jeffcock, 74, died on July 30 after plunging from the...

Brits caught up in Bali CHAOS as deadly riots leave seven killed in violent street battles

British holidaymakers planning trips to Bali have been hit with an urgent safety warning after violent riots erupted across Indonesia, leaving seven people dead and hundreds injured in the worst...

Virgin passengers handed bottles to relieve themselves in as toilets fail on packed flight

Passengers were forced to urinate in bottles aboard a packed flight after the toilets broke down as an elderly woman endured the "humiliation" of soiling herself mid-air.Travellers were told to make...

Vile moment racist couple attack nurse and order their dog to 'kill' her

An NHS nurse faced a shocking racist attack by a couple walking a dog in West Yorkshire. The couple hurled water and grabbed the nurse's hair, asking her whether she came to Britain by a "rubber...

Food safety alerts: Urgent recalls for products from Lidl, Dunnes due to health risks

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a series of food recalls over the past week due to health concerns, urging Irish households to check their fridges and pantries. The authority...

Minneapolis shooting victims named and pictured as boy, 13, and girl, 12 fighting for live

Sophia Forchas, 12, and Endre Gunter, 13, are fighting for their lives (Image: Handout)Two children who are battling for their lives following the devastating Minneapolis shooting have been...

British tourist in Mallorca airport lost £1700 to elderly 'zimmerframe bandit'

A British woman travelling to the popular Spanish holiday destination Mallorca found herself £1700 out of pocket before she had even left the airport, after falling victim to an elderly thief using...

French helicopter crew survive crash into lake

French helicopter crew survive crash into lakeA French helicopter crew have survived after the aircraft they were travelling in crashed into lake while trying to collect water to fight wildfires.An...

Woman sparks debate after refusing to give up bus seat for elderly passenger

If you're a frequent user of public transport, you'll be well aware that during peak hours, finding a seat on the bus can be a real challenge, often resulting in standing for the duration of your...

Pensioners left injured by 'crazy paving' in market town's new £1.3M square

The £1.3m public square in Tamworth (Image: SWNS)A host of pensioners have been left injured due to "crazy paving" and "ski-slope" walkways at a newly refurbished £1.3 million public square in...

Inside Donetsk as residents flee attacks on Ukrainian region Putin wants to control

Inside Donetsk as residents flee attacks on Ukrainian region Putin wants to control26 minutes agoQuentin SommervilleBBC News, reporting from Donetsk, UkraineThe Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine has...

Inside Donetsk as residents flee attacks on Ukrainian region Putin wants to control

Shock in Spain as man sets fire to bar over 'no mayonnaise' in major tourist city

Staff and customers in a cafe in the southern Spanish city of Seville faced a harrowing ordeal earlier this week after a man set fire to the premises. According to ABC de Sevilla, a man set fire to...

Denmark ending letter deliveries is a sign of the digital times

Denmark ending letter deliveries is a sign of the digital times1 day agoAdrienne MurrayBusiness reporter, in CopenhagenBBCSorting through bundles of letters, small packages and magazines, Herman...