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‘Most popular’ European destination for Britons in 2025 named - full list

The most popular destination for British travellers has been revealed - and it’s not the sunny islands of Greece, or the romantic city break of Paris. According to analysis of Civil Aviation...

Stop flying long-haul! World's best beaches are only 2.5 hours from UK and 24C in October

You don't need to fly halfway around the world when the world's best beaches are a short flight away (Image: Getty Images)There's no need to fly all the way to the Maldives or Caribbean to find the...

Stop flying long-haul! World's best beaches are only 2.5 hours from UK and 24C in October

Vital clue to location of Cleopatra’s tomb may have been found after 20 year search

An archaeologist from the Dominican Republic thinks she may have found the site of Cleopatra's tomb. Kathleen Martínez started her professional career as a criminal lawyer, but packed it in to...

Prince Andrew's comments to 'furious' Prince William unmasked in tense exchange

A lip reader has revealed what Prince Andrew said to Prince William following the Duchess of Kent’s funeral, in an exchange that reportedly left the Prince of Wales "furious". The Duke of York, 65,...

France is laughing at UK more than ever – and it's all Keir Starmer's fault

Given Britain’s reputation for producing peerless comedy programmes, we’ve given the French plenty to laugh about over the years. But even icons like Mr Bean or Fawlty Towers — or, rather...

The British journalist who charmed the Fuhrer... but paid the price in his integrity

Adolf Hitler attending the Reich Harvest Thanksgiving Festival in in Buckeberg in October 1934 (Image: Universal Images Group via Getty)It was a day when the world held its collective breath. This...

Trump hails the British Empire for bestowing 'law, liberty and free speech' to the world

President Trump has delivered a resounding tribute to the British Empire's monumental global legacy, declaring it laid the foundations of fundamental freedoms across the world during a spectacular...

UK's shed of the year revealed - full list of winners

The UK's shed of the year has been revealed after it blew judges away. Cuprinol Shed of the Year is in its 19th year, and 2025's winners have wowed with their clever designs and eye-catching shed...

Donald Trump health fears rise after embarrassing mishap at King Charles's dinner

Donald Trump’s appearance at a dinner held by King Charles has enhanced fears about his health. The US President is currently enjoying a historic second state visit, with a lavish banquet being put...

Fresh blow for Starmer as French strike chaos delays Bayeux Tapestry loan

France has postponed the historic loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain, scuppered by the spectre of nationwide strikes set to engulf the country on Thursday - delivering a stinging setback for Sir...

Donald Trump craves the one thing he can never have - Britishness

It's like the actual Second Coming of Christ isn't it? Except with marginally more Hullabaloo than I suspect would accompany the actual Rapture.Seriously, I'm 100% positive there'd be less fuss if it...

Clint Eastwood predicts the one Hollywood star who will be remembered in 100 years

At 95, Clint Eastwood remains a towering icon of Hollywood cinema, as both an actor and director.Fellow filmmaker Cameron Crowe, recently revealed he once spoke with the Oscar-winning legend about a...

Queen Camilla wears glittering £8 million brooch to kick off state visit

She paired the coatdress with a sculptural Philip Treacy hat, completing the ensemble with a dazzling sapphire and diamond brooch.The historic jewel is believed to be worth around £8 million and is...

Melania Trump’s Dior triumph at Windsor state visit eclipses Meghan Markle

The addition of the violet hat, a colour long linked to sovereignty and power, transformed her monochrome base into something unforgettable.Against the historic backdrop of the castle, Melania’s...