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Germany's Merz faces new vote for chancellor after failing to win majority

Germany's Merz faces new vote for chancellor after failing to win majority19 minutes agoPaul Kirby and Jessica ParkerIn London and BerlinReutersGermany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz...

Unions Jacks fly at VE Day parade as Brits declare 'you shouldn't be embarrassed'

It was the moment we had all been waiting for — thousands of heads turned in unison as 13 of the Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows soared over the crowd, painting the sky red, white and blue. A grey...

This VE Day let's remember these epic stories from invisible heroes of WW2

As we celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day this week, let us finally commemorate the thousands of women who picked up the tools laid down after the men went off to war, and got to work building...

Met Gala 2025: All you need to know from UK start time, unusual theme and how to watch

The Met Gala is back for another show-stopping red carpet, with the biggest names in Hollywood rushing to their stylists to earn themselves the title of "best dressed".Here is everything you need to...

UK's 'poshest' pub reopens and promises outraged locals cheaper £4.80 pints

Dubbed 'Britain's poshest pub', The Windmill Inn of Linton, near Leeds, has finally swung open its doors again after a temporary closure due to locals being deterred by exorbitant drink prices. The...

Archaeology breakthrough as powerful pharaoh's name found in unusual location

A groundbreaking discovery has been made in Jordan, where an inscription bearing the name of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses III was uncovered. The etching was found in the Wadi Rum Reserve in...

Labour minister told to resign over 'sickening' grooming gangs remarks

The Conservatives are calling for a Labour minister to resign after her comments on grooming gangs this week. Lucy Powell, leader of the House of Commons, made the remarks after political commentator...

Beautiful country park 15 minutes from seaside where Agatha Christie was a regular visitor

When visiting Devon, tourists may typically flock to the county's stunning beaches or other tourist hotspots, with some 'hidden gems' remaining relatively unknown, except to those already in the...

Lady Gaga shares message with fans after Brazil gig 'bomb plot' foiled

Lady Gaga has publicly spoken out after performing in front of a 2.5 million-strong crowd in Brazil. The 39-year-old singer's concert was part of the promotional tour for her eighth album, Mayhem,...

Historical UK city named worst place for a short break despite 'amazing' cathedral

Historical UK city named worst place for a short break despite 'amazing' cathedral (Image: Getty)When it comes to UK city breaks, everyone has their preferences, whether it's a vibrant nightlife,...

'I own holiday villas on a stunning crowd-free Caribbean island that no-one has heard of'

The villas offer the kind of barefoot luxury that’s becoming harder to find in the Caribbean. (Image: Aura Luxury Villas)Many people say that the Caribbean is no longer the peaceful and quiet oasis...

I lived in this underrated Scandinavian city - this is what London could learn

Back when I was an undergraduate at university, if you fancied frolicking around Europe for a term or two, swapping a pint of beer for a glass of Aperol spritz (after squeezing in some time to study...

'I own holiday villas on a stunning crowd-free Caribbean island that no-one has heard of'

How ordinary Poles are preparing for a Russian invasion

How ordinary Poles are preparing for a Russian invasion 12 hours agoWill VernonBBC NewsReporting fromWroclaw, PolandBBCAt a military training ground near the city of Wroclaw, ordinary Poles are...

Lee Anderson tears apart rival MP with 4-word response after bonkers claim

Reform UK’s Lee Anderson has savaged a former Labour MP, who is now an independent, for claiming their elected councillors are all recent ex-Tories. On Thursday, Brits took to the ballots to vote...