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Russian volcano erupts for first time in 600 years after huge earthquake

A dormant volcano in Russia's Kamchatka region has dramatically erupted after six centuries, hurling a 29,000-ft ash plume into the atmosphere. The Krasheninnikov Volcano began spewing molten lava...

World's 'most dangerous city' that's set to see the return of major airline after 13 years

For 13 years, the Syrian city has been considered far too high-risk a place to visit due to political unrest and the civil war, but now this major airline is offering daily flights.Aleppo...

The UK seaside town with the 'best costal views in Britain' revealed

The summer holidays have officially arrived, and with some hot weather on the way, many people will be looking for a quick getaway without all the fuss of going abroad. Despite being often...

Trump labelled 'dictator' for firing Labor Statistics Commissioner over jobs report

President Donald Trump on Friday sacked the chief of the agency responsible for producing monthly employment figures following a report which revealed recruitment had decelerated in July and was...

Panic in Slovenia as huge cruise ships cause chaos in tiny city

The Slovenian coastal town of Koper, often described as a hidden gem of the Adriatic, is experiencing a rise in giant cruise ships descending on its fragile historic centre. These ships are bringing...

The 10 biggest countries in Europe - the largest is 10 times bigger than the UK

Poland features in the top 10 (Image: Getty)Europe is made up of 44 countries, but not all nations are the same size. Some are so small they barely cover 100 square miles, while others stretch for...

Shroud of Turin mystery deepens as scientist claims it was 'never laid on Jesus'

The Shroud of Turin, believed to be Jesus' burial cloth, could not have been formed on a human body, according to bombshell new research. The image is far more likely to be an impression from a...

James Bond bosses issue huge film announcement – it's great news for BBC fans

Peaky Blinders fans will be delighted to learn that Steven Knight is set to write the next James Bond film. With Denis Villeneuve officially confirmed to direct the next Bond movie and Amazon eyeing...

Europe's smallest airport costing just £9m to build with only 3 flights a day

Europe’s smallest airport doesn’t get many visitors for most of the year and it only runs three flights a day. It’s not only one of the smallest in Europe, but one of the smallest in the...

Epic holiday visits 5 underrated destinations in one go including ‘surreal’ desert crater

A holiday involving five epic underrated destinations usually involves heaps of planning and faff, but thanks to Travelsphere, Brits can now take on the legendary Five Stans without having to put in...

Mum heads to 'calm Italian seaside town' but gets nasty shock when she gets there

A holidaymaker has recounted her "complete chaos" adventure to an Italian coastal resort which she described as being "shoulder to shoulder" with tourists.Regina Simmons, 38, had eagerly anticipated...

EU-US tariff deal not finished yet, say Europeans unhappy with Trump's terms

EU-US tariff deal not finished yet, say Europeans unhappy with Trump's terms14 minutes agoLaura GozziBBC NewsGetty ImagesIt was all handshakes and smiles when European Commission chief Ursula von der...

2,500-year-old Siberian 'ice mummy' had intricate tattoos, imaging reveals

2,500-year-old Siberian 'ice mummy' had intricate tattoos, imaging reveals11 hours agoGeorgina RannardScience correspondentG Caspari and M VavulinHigh-resolution imaging of tattoos found on a 2,500...

I visited beautiful UK neighbourhood with world famous school and 'Harry Potter' shop

During a weekend jaunt to Windsor, What's On writer, Laura Nightingale, stumbled upon a charming neighbourhood nestled along the River Thames, Eton. Known for its world-renowned school and what could...

Medieval village 2 hours from European capital is like being on a movie set with no crowds

Paris, Cannes and Burgundy are the usual go-to hotspots for travellers exploring France. However, a quiet renaissance in the French countryside is a hidden gem for those in search of something more...