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Melting glaciers threaten to wipe out European villages - is the steep cost to protect them worth it?

Melting glaciers threaten to wipe out European villages - is the steep cost to protect them worth it?23 minutes agoImogen FoulkesGeneva correspondentBBCIn a small village in Switzerland's beautiful...

The magical 89-mile train journey with stunning views that links two European countries

The Bernina Express passes through glaciers, gorges and down to palm trees (Image: Getty)The Bernina Express, one of the globe's most renowned scenic trains, covers 89 miles across the stunning...

Lorraine Kelly looks chic in 'perfect summer dress' from Boden that fans are loving

Lorraine Kelly was recently seen wearing a stunning summer dress that some fans noticed she previously wore on her self-titled ITV show. As she jetted off to Zimbabwe, the 65-year-old sported...

Get away from summer heat with stunning European destination where its 10C

With the UK recording its hottest weekend of the year so far, including record-breaking temperatures in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, many Brits are now looking to escape the heat, not chase...

Popular tourist destination on the brink of collapse

Located in the Atlantic Ocean, lies the Bahamas. This archipelago is a popular tourist destination that attracts millions of tourists every year. It’s known for its beautiful beaches, turquoise...

Two dead in Italy as heatwave scorches much of Europe

Two dead in Italy as heatwave scorches much of Europe19 minutes agoThomas MackintoshBBC NewsGetty ImagesTwo people have died in Italy as temperatures continue to soar amid an intense heatwave across...

The 10 easiest Schengen Countries to get a visa for this summer

With summer travel season up and running, many travellers are eager to explore the varied beauty and culture of Europe. However, securing a Schengen visa can sometimes feel daunting, with varying...

'Unprecedented' alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe

'Unprecedented' alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe 14 minutes agoKathryn ArmstrongBBC NewsReutersA record number of heat alerts are in place across France as the country, and other...

The abandoned mining town that's suddenly attracting tourists for special events

There’s one place in Alaska that’s an entirely unique tourist attraction. Surrounded by mountains, this place is rarely visited but it has fascinated those who have stumbled upon it. Kennicott in...

Video appears to show Ukraine drone attack in Russia

Video appears to show Ukraine drone attack in RussiaUkraine claims to have left more than 40 Russian bomber planes "burning" in a large scale drone attack" in the Murmansk region.The footage appears...

Watch: Video appears to show Russian planes bursting into flames

Idyllic Swiss village stood for centuries - until a roaring glacier wiped it out

“I was speechless,” said Matthias Huss, a leading glacier specialist at Zurich’s Federal Institute of Technology. “It was the worst case that could happen.” Mr Huss had been aware of the...

Idyllic Swiss village stood for centuries - until a roaring glacier wiped it out

700-pound boulder pins man face-down in glacier creek

This June 4, 2023, photo shows Kell Morris, left, and his wife Jo Roop, in Sandpoint, Idaho. (Image: Kell Morris via AP)An Alaskan man miraculously survived being trapped facedown in a freezing creek...

Glacier collapse buries most of Swiss village

Glacier collapse buries most of Swiss village1 day agoImogen FoulkesBBC News in BernThe Swiss village of Blatten has been partially destroyed after a huge chunk of glacier crashed down into the...