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Horror 'stabbing' at London concert after reports of stampede at gates

A major UK festival has reportedly been shut down after a "stampede" with claims of a stabbing. It's also claimed that concert-goers were injured in the chaos at the South Facing festival in Crystal...

Croatian ultra-nationalist mega-gig exposes divided society

Croatian ultra-nationalist mega-gig exposes divided society8 hours agoGuy DelauneyBBC Balkans correspondentDAMIR SENCAR/AFP via Getty ImagesA "neo-fascist Croatian Woodstock" or patriotic,...

The pretty European village so similar to famous UK city it was used as dupe in film

A charming village nestled above a valley in Croatia looks so similar to a famous city in the UK that it has been used as a dupe in a blockbuster film. Located almost an hour away from the city of...

Countryfile legend John Craven shares final wish in emotional plea

Countyfile's beloved presenter, John Craven, made a moving admission as he opened up about his final wishes and spoke on his cherished Yorkshire location. The BBC star, who has fronted the programme...

'Vladamir Putin must not be welcomed back into the international community'

This weekend’s summit in Alaska will be remembered as a turning point for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. President Trump’s direct intervention with Vladimir Putin was undoubtedly significant and...

The little seaside city home to Britain’s oldest bakery - almost perfect score of 4.8

A charming seaside city, full of independent shops and character, also boasts Britain’s oldest bakery—making it a perfect spot for a weekend escape. Rebuilt after the Second World War and...

ITV This Morning's Josie Gibson's heartbreaking cancer scare as she makes huge decision

Josie Gibson has candidly opened up about a cancer scare for the first time. The ITV presenter, who fronts the daytime show This Morning, has spoken of the terrifying moment she found a lump in her...

The pretty little UK seaside village so beautiful visitors don't mind that cars are banned

A stunning village in the UK that's repeatedly appeared in lists naming the prettiest places in the country enforces a total ban on cars. Perched on a cliffside above Bideford Bay, Clovelly is one of...

'Next time in Moscow?': Five takeaways after Trump and Putin's Alaska summit

'Next time in Moscow?': Five takeaways after Trump and Putin's Alaska summit13 minutes agoLaura GozziBBC NewsPutin welcomed back on world stage with red carpetWhen President Vladimir Putin landed...

Winning EuroMillions numbers LIVE: Full lottery results with Thunderball on August 15

A massive £201 million is up for grabs in tonight’s EuroMillions draw in one of the biggest jackpots in history. National Lottery Thunderball players also have the chance to win up to £500,000....

POLL: Is this the worst Strictly Come Dancing line-up ever?

Strictly Come Dancing bosses have been revealing the famous faces of those who have taken part in this year's series of the well-loved ballroom dancing show for the past few days. A total of 13...

What do Alaskans make of the geopolitical circus arriving in their city?

What do Alaskans make of the geopolitical circus arriving in their city? 21 minutes agoJake LaphamBBC News in AnchorageBBC"Putin is supposed to be in jail, and he just comes to Alaska like...

Turin Shroud mystery 'solved' by the expert who says he even knows Christ's blood type

Radiocarbon dating in the 1980s suggested a medieval origin (Image: DM)The Shroud of Turin is one of the most well-studied artefacts in history.Believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus following the...

I survived BOTH nuclear bombs that hit Japan in WW2 - it was 'the end of the world'

BOMB BANNER (Image: undefined)Eighty years ago, on 15 August, VJ Day marked the end of World War Two, a victory that came at an unimaginable human cost.At 8.15am on 6 August 1945, over 70,000 people...

Trump's Oval Office blunder as he forgets crucial detail in 'big beautiful bill'

Donald Trump seemed to overlook a crucial detail of his "big, beautiful bill" during a press conference in the Oval Office on Thursday.Trump asserted that his flagship economic policy, set to add...