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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...

‘I’m a travel expert - skip Santorini and Mykonos for unknown island with fewer tourists'

An expert has shared the underrated destination in Greece that visitors should choose over Santorini and Mykonos. Greece is a hugely popular visitor destination throughout the year, much thanks to...

Macron admits French repression in Cameroon's independence struggle

Macron admits French repression in Cameroon's independence struggle1 day agoPaul NjieBBC News in YaoundéUniversal Images Group via Getty ImagesFrench President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged the...

UK railway journey named among the best attractions in the world

A breathtaking railway journey in Wales has been recognised as one of the world's top tourist must-see places. The Vale of Rheidol Railway in Ceredigion has been officially named among the top 10% of...

Overlooked coastal destination offers Mediterranean beauty without the crowds

Turkey was once beloved by Brits keen for sea, sand and low prices and even lower crowds. However, this beautiful country is now creeping up in popularity and the costs are creeping up alongside...

Keir Starmer likes talking tough on economy – so how can he justify this area of spending?

In Britain today, most people work hard, pay their ever-increasing taxes, and try to do the right thing. In return, they’re told there’s no money. No money to make sure our public services work...

Oasis second tragedy as fan, 30, dies in hotel room just hours before gig

A devoted Oasis fan tragically died just hours before he was set to see the band perform in Scotland. Alessandro Croce, a 30 year old dentist from Teramo, Italy, had flown in especially to watch Liam...

Princess Diana’s glittering heirloom leaves Ronaldo’s £10 million rock in the shade

By contrast, Ronaldo’s colossal diamond, a symbol of his sporting success and taste for luxury costing a reported £7.5 million — seemed almost understated next to the royal treasure’s timeless...

NASA intern stole £15.5m in lunar rocks to have 'sex on moon with girlfriend'

This intern may have had a stellar rise within NASA, but he ended up crash landing after he nicked £15.5M in lunar rocks to have "sex on the moon" with his girlfriend.In 2002, Thad Roberts...

Direct UK flights to ‘beautiful’ holiday spot reintroduced after 6 years

Flights to a "beautiful" holiday destination from the UK have been relaunched after six years. Virgin Atlantic has announced the return of its direct flights between London and Cancun, Mexico, which...