Ian Fleming's real-life exploits during the Second World War have long been seen as the inspiration behind his James Bond novels.As a naval intelligence officer, the author played a key role in...
The picturesque town of Alcudia is one of the most popular resorts on Spain's Balearic Islands, located in the northern region of Majorca. It is just a kilometre inland from the famous holiday resort...
If you want to step back in time and escape modern life, this waterside village may be just the ticket. As soon as you set foot on the steep cobbled streets that wind through palaces and cottages...
There are five things to do before it hits 7am and if you start doing them, you may notice a change in your mood and overall energy levels.So what are they and is it worth actually waking up a bit...
US President Donald Trump insists Iran must be prevented from obtaining nuclear weapons, with elite American troops ready to secure high-risk nuclear sites.Tensions are escalating in the Middle East...
32 nations but only one man matters - Nato's summit is all about Trump52 minutes agoJonathan BealeDefence correspondentGetty ImagesNato summits tend to be "pre-cooked", not least to present a united...
Brits bask in bliss as the mercury soars to a sizzling 32.2C, crowning it the hottest day of the year thus far!And there's more heat on the horizon, with temperatures set to climb even higher -...
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake has struck Iran alarmingly close to the country's Fordow nuclear enrichment facility in Qom Province, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey.The quake occurred at a...
British tourists could be hit with higher entry fees into the EU as part of a scheme to bolster the bloc's tax revenues. The EU is mulling over the idea of taxing foreign visitors to help repay a...
Millions of households could see their council tax bill spread over 12 months by default under significant changes. Currently, council tax is typically divided into ten monthly payments from April to...
'Everyone is scared': Iranians head to Armenia to escape conflict with Israel1 hour agoRayhan DemytrieCaucasus correspondentReporting fromAgarak, ArmeniaBBCIt's hot, dusty and feels like a desert at...
A far-right group’s plan to hold a protest on Dover beach has been blocked over environmental concerns. The Great British National Protest group, led by Richard Donaldson, had announced a rally in...
MPs back assisted dying bill in historic Commons vote34 minutes agoKate WhannelPolitical reporterJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter•@_JennyMcKiernanIn a historic vote, MPs have approved a bill...
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has revised its advice for Brits travelling to Turkey. As the government's foreign affairs department, one of the FCDO's responsibilities...
Living in London is like having urine constantly extracted from your bladder without you realising it was there to take. Perhaps that’s why its Mayor, Sir Sadiq Khan, did not make the building of...