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Warning issued to British tourists taking their mobile phone on holiday

When jetting off on holiday your mobile phone alongside your passport is one of the most crucial things you can pack. These devices allow us to stay in touch with loved ones, offer language...

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...

Army veteran Craig Lundberg becomes first blind person to complete Five Peaks Challenge

Army veteran Craig Lundberg has become the first blind person to complete the Five Peaks Challenge – with the help of his nine-year-old son. The feat also meant Max became the youngest person to...

Too hot for Santa as Lapland buckles under record heatwave

Too hot for Santa as Lapland buckles under record heatwave5 hours agoErika BenkeBBC News, RovaniemiBBC/Erika Benke"Make sure the reindeer have plenty of water - and don't forget to drink a glass...

Expert watchmaker discloses how to spot fakes as demand for luxury timepieces increases

Luxury watches are potentially one of the most expensive purchases someone can make in their life. And an expert has warned of the potential hazards of fakes while advising on what to look for when...

Fury in 1 of Europe’s most beautiful cities as tourists steal bits of road as souvenirs

Locals in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities have been left furious after rude tourists destroy their roads for ‘souvenirs’. Bruges in Belgium is visited by millions of people every year,...

Health alerts and hosepipe bans as UK heatwave temperatures reach 34.7C

Health alerts and hosepipe bans as UK heatwave temperatures reach 34.7C40 minutes agoAnna LamcheBBC NewsSimon KingLead Weather PresenterGetty ImagesHeat health alerts have been upgraded to amber for...

Inside elite 'atomic' US Army unit preparing for Iran mission ahead of Trump's deadline

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...

SpaceX Starship rocket explodes into flames during test

A SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas exploded Wednesday night, sending a dramatic fireball high into the sky. The company said the Starship “experienced a major anomaly” at about 11pm while on...

Warning to tourists shopping in Spain as fines dished out over 1 purchase

Tourists in Spain could face fines for buying fake goods on the street, experts have warned. Those who have been on holiday in popular tourist spots in Spain, such as Mallorca, Costa Del Sol and...

UK households urged to stock up on batteries on Saturday

UK households are being urged to stock up on batteries, with Met Office issuing several thunderstorm warnings - including a rare amber alert - for Saturday (June 14). The weather warnings are in...

British tourists told they face fines if buying fake goods on holiday

In an effort to combat the sale of fake luxury items, some popular tourist hotspots are imposing strict penalties on people wearing counterfeit designer goods. In Spain, authorities have been...

Met Office thunderstorm warnings for 66 areas today as 'flash flooding' alert sent

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for today as over 60 areas in England and Wales prepare for potential flooding. The weather agency issued the alert for 9am to 6pm on June 7,...

Met Office issues weather warnings with 'power cuts likely' - full list of 63 areas

The Met Office has issued several weather warnings covering swathes of the UK on Saturday, with rain set to drench several cities. The yellow thunderstorm warnings state: "Frequent heavy showers and...

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...