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British sailor goes missing off Gran Canaria as only his dog and boat found

A British builder has been reported missing while embarking on a round-the-world sailing trip after his yacht and pet dog were discovered near the Canary Islands - but the man himself was nowhere to...

The world's oldest person awaits birthday call from the King as she turns 116

The oldest living person will celebrate her 116th birthday "quietly with her family" in a Surrey care home - unless the King calls.Ethel Caterham became the oldest living person in April after the...

Panic in Africa as city 'totally overwhelmed’ by migrant crisis

A tiny Spanish exclave in northern Africa which has been “totally overwhelmed” by migrants is seeing a rise in people trying to reach it by swimming. Around 100 people, many of which were...

The best place in Europe for Brits to retire – and investors have noticed

It is perhaps not a surprise many Brits want to retire abroad. In the aftermath of Brexit, the pandemic and with geopolitical conflicts on the rise, the dream may feel more desirable than ever. The...

Travel expert names European city you must visit 'before it gets popular'

If you're looking to book a European getaway in a city without the usual hustle and bustle, you may want to heed the advice of a travel expert who has urged holidaymakers to check out one particular...

The 'best' retirement country for Brits with most sunshine hours - not Spain or Portugal

A new study has named the best place for Brits to retire, and you might be surprised by where it is. It is not a traditional choice, such as Spain, Portugal, or France. Rather, it is in the Middle...

The beautiful 'British island' with pink sands and 300 shipwrecks

There are 14 British Overseas Territories across the globe. These are regions that are under UK sovereignty but aren’t part of the United Kingdom. Nine of them are permanently inhabited and include...

Martin Clunes announces new project away from TV appearance

The dog-loving Doc Martin star Martin Clunes has just released a book about heroic creatures throughout history – and he hardly mentions our feline friends. Only four of his 270-page Meetings With...

Tourists left stunned as popular beach stormed by Spanish Navy

Thousands of onlookers were left stunned after the Spanish Navy stormed a popular beach in Malaga. At 11am on Tuesday, troops undertook a simulated hostage operation on La Malagueta beach in...

Killer whales spotted giving gifts to humans in random acts of kindness

One of the world’s greatest predators seemingly invites humans for lunch by attempting to share prey with people, according to a new study. Over two decades, more than 30 cases were recorded of...

'Lost city of Atlantis FOUND' — Archaeologist makes shock claim after underwater discovery

The fabled city of Atlantis, long dismissed as mere myth, may finally have been discovered—just two miles off the coast of Cádiz, Spain, according to a bombshell new claim reported by...

450,000 state pensioners will never see a triple lock hike again - don’t be one of them

That’s because they’ve retired abroad to a country where the state pension is “frozen”, meaning it’s locked at the rate they first received it and never rises again.Under the triple lock,...

What are British Overseas Territories? Are they tax free? Can I visit or even live in one?

From the financial powerhouse of the Cayman Islands to the windswept wildlife sanctuary of South Georgia, you might have heard of British Overseas Territories (BOTs) - but how much do you really know...

UK agrees post-Brexit deal over Gibraltar

UK agrees post-Brexit deal over Gibraltar2 days agoBecky MortonPolitical reporterFCDOThe UK has agreed a deal with the European Union over Gibraltar's status after Brexit.Talks on rules governing the...

I'll explain what it's like to live in the contested British rock on the edge of Spain

With its red phone boxes, classic full English breakfasts, and a retro-style M&S, it feels like stepping back in time to a 1970s British high street. But this isn’t a quaint village in the...