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Russian air strikes get deadlier and bigger, hitting Ukraine's very heart

Russian air strikes get deadlier and bigger, hitting Ukraine's very heart1 day agoSarah RainsfordBBC correspondent in KyivUkraine has shown reporters fragments of the missile it says hit a key...

Family of couple killed in Lisbon crash say they are ‘heartbroken’

Police officers inspect the site where a tourist streetcar derailed and crashed in Lisbon (Image: (Armando Franca/AP))The family of a British couple killed in the Lisbon funicular crash have said...

The pretty little European island 4 hours from the UK that’s 22C in October

If you’re looking for an autumn getaway, there’s one destination in Europe that enjoys average warm temperatures of up to 22C in October. This beautiful part of Portugal makes an ideal holiday...

Music icon died totally penniless aged just 42 after living on 'free champagne'

A music icon who wrote a song almost anybody will know the words to died penniless after subsisting on “free champagne” for years. George Leybourne was an icon of the music halls in the 19th...

English village among 'most beautiful' is filming location with a grim secret

Notably, this charming locale is where celebrities like Liam Gallagher and Tom Cruise have been spotted.For wine connoisseurs, the Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery, a proud recipient of the...

Queen issued warning to Diana’s former butler about ‘forces at work in my country’

Burrell was sensationally exonerated at the Old Bailey (Image: Getty)In the wake of Princess Diana’s death in 1997, the late Queen Elizabeth II reportedly told Paul Burrell that there were "forces...

Best places to retire in the UK as ranked by top polls this year

Retirement presents an opportunity to relocate - with many areas in the UK perfect for later life (Image: Getty)While many Brits approach retirement happily located in their 'forever home', other...

Legendary Italian designer Giorgio Armani dies

Legendary Italian designer Giorgio Armani dies1 day agoAnnabel RackhamCulture reporter Getty ImagesThe Italian fashion designer and billionaire brand owner Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91.He...

'I missed Lisbon funicular commute that killed my friend'

'I missed Lisbon funicular commute that killed my friend'20 minutes agoAlice Cuddy, Jessica ParkerReporting from LisbonBBCAs Sonia Silva prepared to leave work on Wednesday evening, she was asked by...

'Fairytale' town with 'cosy pubs' has one of England's prettiest streets

England has no shortage of historic towns filled with charming streets and cosy pubs. However, one particular spot gained attention when it was showcased on TikTok by @theoandrodrigo, an...

Quaint little seaside town with cute shops has 'Instagram' beach full of fossils

I had never been to Whitby before, but I had heard plenty of good things about it. From beautiful scenic views to quaint little independent shops and a seaside town steeped in history, there wasn't...

Three British nationals among 16 killed in Lisbon crash

Three British nationals among 16 killed in Lisbon crash6 minutes agoHafsa KhalilBBC NewsReutersThree British nationals were killed in the Lisbon funicular crash, Portuguese police have said.The...

Quaint little seaside town with cute shops has 'Instagram' beach full of fossils

Nigel Farage's SHOCK plan to fill his Cabinet with unelected Lords in radical power grab

Nigel Farage wants to create a US-style Cabinet "of all talents" (Image: Getty)Nigel Farage wants to create a US-style Cabinet of "all the talents", with complete outsiders running crucial government...

Trump in major Elon Musk snub as full Rose Garden’s dinner list emerges

Tesla CEO and former Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk appears to have been snubbed from a big tech dinner taking place at the White House's brand-new Rose Garden. US President...