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The 87-year-old grandmother who was one of the Soviets' most successful spies of all time

Melita Norwood outside her home in Southeast London after being exposed as a KGB spy (Image: PA)In the autumn of 1992, a man called Vasili Mitrokhin fled Russia with a bag full of secrets. He had...

Air India: I'm an aviation expert - this is my theory on most likely cause of crash

The cause of the deadly Air India crash may take months to confirm, but one aviation expert believes there is already a strong clue pointing to what went wrong. Flight AI171 burst into flames shortly...

Hidden gem in UK is 'just like Venice' with historic house and gondola rides

As summer is here many of us are planning holidays and fun, outdoor activities to enjoy - and while going abroad is great, it can be expensive. Plus, the UK has so many great staycation spots that...

UK's best beach town where people retreat for 'a break from the bustle of life'

Tenby bay in Wales (Image: Tamas Gabor via Getty Images)With a perfect blend of stunning natural landscapes, sun-kissed sandy shores, leisure activities, and modern eateries, it's no surprise...

A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover

A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover8 hours agoGuy DelauneyBBC Balkans correspondentReporting fromBelgradeGetty ImagesOne of the first sights that greets arrivals to the centre...

UK agrees post-Brexit deal over Gibraltar

UK agrees post-Brexit deal over Gibraltar10 hours agoBecky MortonPolitical reporterFCDOThe UK has agreed a deal with the European Union over Gibraltar's status after Brexit.Talks on rules governing...

French antiques fraudsters found guilty of Versailles chair scam

French antiques fraudsters found guilty of Versailles chair scam27 minutes agoAlys DaviesBBC NewsGetty ImagesTwo French antiques experts have been convicted of forging historic chairs that they...

The ‘bombing capital of Europe’ is stunning wealthy country plagued by ‘migrant’ drug war

Simon Reeve's documentary lifts the lid on the shocking wave of violence sweeping across Sweden (Image: BBC)A shocking tidal wave of drug-fuelled violence in Swedenhas seen teenage “foot...

Gibraltar 'surrender' as David Lammy agrees to fluid border with Spain

Labour has been accused of a “surrender” to the European Union over the future of Gibraltar. EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has welcomed a deal for a fluid border which has...

Rachel Reeves dishes out £2.5bn for huge train line linking 2 of UK's most famous cities

Rachel Reeves has announced a £2.5 billion investment in a major new rail project connecting Oxford and Cambridge. The funding will support the continued delivery of the East-West Rail line, aimed...

'Perfect' UK beach with soft sand and warm water is 'heaven on earth'

Step onto the sands of Viking Bay in Kent and you're forgiven for thinking you've jet-setted into a Mediterranean holiday hotspot. With its curve of golden shoreline, a fleet of vibrant fishing...

The UK town branded 'worst in its county' that ‘stinks of dog food’

A UK market town has been named the worst in its county, with a content creator claiming it "stinks of dog food". The content creator behind the YouTube channel Turdtowns discussed in a...

An ancient writing system confounding myths about Africa

An ancient writing system confounding myths about Africa2 days agoPenny DaleJournalistWomen’s History Museum ZambiaA wooden hunters' toolbox inscribed with an ancient writing system from Zambia has...

ISIS launches huge attack leaving '40 dead' in horror massacre

Dozens have died after ISIS launched a brutal attack on an army base in Sahel State, Mali, according to reports. The terrorist organisation claims to have overrun a military barracks in Tissit in the...

Move over Alison Hammond – Visit West Midlands gem crowned the UK's top tourist attraction

A new star has emerged from the West Midlands, and it's just been named the best tourist attraction in the country – beating out theme parks, castles and royal residences in the process.Each year,...