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Illegal migrant allowed to stay in UK 'because he has tattoos'

A Kurdish asylum seeker from Iraq has been granted the right to remain in the UK due to his tattoos. The migrant, who was granted anonymity, claims he is unable to return to his homeland as his...

Museum retreats in medal row in 'important victory for common sense'

Thousands more people can see the world's largest collection of Victoria Cross and George Cross medals in a victory for Britain's "bravest of the brave". War heroes took a stand outside the Imperial...

Alexander the Great breakthrough as family tomb's findings thrown into doubt by new study

A tomb found in 1977 was originally "conclusively" believed to contain the remains of Alexander the Great's son Alexander IV, elder half-brother Philip III, and his father Philip II. However, a...

Why time speeds up as you get older

People walk past a Government sign warning people to stay at home on the High street in Winchester, Hampshire, during England's third national lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus. Picture...

Your guide to the VE Day flypast and which aircraft to look out for

The roar of F-35B fighter jets is set to be heard over central London (Image: Getty)New details of the much-anticipated VE Day flypast in central London have been announced. Twenty-three military...

The biggest loser from Trump's huge £500 billion Ukraine minerals deal

If there’s one thing US President Donald Trump hates, it is feeling like someone else has the upper hand.But when it comes to valuable minerals there is no question; China holds all the cards.The...

Britain's bravest war heroes take huge stand against outrageous museum decision

Britain's most decorated war heroes took a final stand today before their gallantry gongs are removed from display. The “bravest of the brave” - holders of five Victoria Crosses and nine George...

The incredible story of British war hero awarded Victoria Cross by late Queen Elizabeth II

The hero carried out two separate acts of courage while serving in Iraq with the 1st Battalion Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment - becoming the first living soldier in nearly 50 years to receive...

Life inside Iraq's 'Forbidden Zone' controlled by Turkey

Life inside Iraq's 'Forbidden Zone' controlled by Turkey8 hours agoSimona FoltynBBC World ServiceReporting fromIraqi KurdistanPhil CallerNestled in the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan sits the...

MoD investigates major security breach involving leaked special forces IDs online

The Ministry of Defence is probing a major security breach after the identities of special forces soldiers were inadvertently published online.The names and ranks of at least 20 elite...

Funeral presents chance for 'brush-by' diplomacy

Pope Francis' funeral is chance for 'brush-by' diplomacy34 minutes agoJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondent•@BBCJLandaleReutersWorld leaders may be gathering on Saturday to pay their respects to a...

UK told it will be 'back at zero' for Europe if Ukraine security commitment watered down

Europe will be "back at zero" if the UK waters down plans to send a stabilisation force to Ukraine, experts warned last night. It follows claims that London is reconsidering plans to send thousands...

Pope saved my children's future by bringing us to Italy, says Syrian migrant

Pope saved my children's future by bringing us to Italy, says Syrian migrant35 minutes agoLebo DisekoGlobal religion correspondent in RomeGetty Images"You are not alone."That was Pope Francis's...

Donald Trump plan exposes one terrifying hole in UK defence capabilities

If recent reportage is to be believed, US President Donald Trump plans to build a ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence shield to monitor potential enemy threats to the USA and US interests around the...

Turner Prize nominates neurodiverse and refugee artists

Turner Prize nominates neurodiverse and refugee artists38 minutes agoPaul GlynnCulture reporterTateA non-verbal neurodiverse artist, a former Iraqi refugee and one of the youngest ever nominees are...