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UK store closures in June as Poundland, River Island and Iceland shut shops for good

It's an uncertain time for the British high street right now. Over the past few years, many retailers have been forced to close down branches or have gone out of business entirely. While some...

Moment Rachel Reeves is torn to shreds over grooming gangs U-turn

Rachel Reeves insisted “people’s hurt feelings” are not the most important thing as she faced fury over Labour’s handling of the grooming gangs scandal.The Chancellor refused to apologise for...

Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe?

Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe?2 hours agoKristian JohnsonBBC NewsBBCThe paternity leave offer for new dads in the UK is "one of the worst in the developed...

The first trial of its kind: A Russian soldier takes the stand for an execution

The first trial of its kind: A Russian soldier takes the stand for an execution1 hour agoJoel GunterReporting from Zaporizhzhia, UkraineBBCOn the frozen frontline in the east of Zaporizhzhia, a...

Boy who met William & Kate killed himself after getting into trouble with police - inquest

A teenager who met Prince William and Princess Kate on a royal engagement in 2016 has taken his own life, an inquest has heard. Zak Kay met the Prince and Princess of Wales in Portsmouth when he won...

Bizarre new way to holiday in Ibiza hailed 'respectful' amid overtourism anger

A Spanish shipping company has come up with a new way to visit the popular island of Ibiza whilst residents battle for a tourism crackdown. Spain is one of the many countries across Europe facing a...

The 87-year-old grandmother who was one of the Soviets' most successful spies of all time

Melita Norwood outside her home in Southeast London after being exposed as a KGB spy (Image: PA)In the autumn of 1992, a man called Vasili Mitrokhin fled Russia with a bag full of secrets. He had...

Watch: Israel strikes targets across Iran as leaders vow to fight

Watch: Israel strikes targets across Iran as leaders vow to fightMillions of people in Israel and Iran are bracing for an escalation in fighting between the two countries after Israel launched a wave...

UK beach with white sands and turquoise waters is 'perfect dupe' for the Caribbean

The Caribbean is known for its incredible beaches; in fact, it’s home to 250 miles of pristine coastline, and it’s a popular holiday destination for many Brits. However, it’s not...

Major music festival pulls out of Serbia after backing student protests

Major music festival pulls out of Serbia after backing student protests19 minutes agoGuy DelauneyBBC Balkans correspondentSrdjan Stevanovic/Getty ImagesOne of Europe's largest music festivals is...

Carer struck off for biting friend's face and assaulting police officer

A brutal carer who viciously bit a chunk out of a friend's face and spat on a police officer has been struck off the care register. Danielle Gaffar, hailing from Dundee, concealed her jail sentence...

Hossein Salami, Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief, killed by Israel

Hossein Salami, Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief, killed by Israel57 minutes agoKelly NgBBC NewsGetty ImagesHossein Salami, commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed...

John Hanson executed for 1999 murder of elderly woman: 'one of the quickest ever seen'

In a grim turn of events, Oklahoma saw the execution of John Hanson, 61, on Thursday morning for his heinous crimes committed in 1999, marking the end of a moratorium by the Biden administration that...

Watch: Footage shows explosions and buildings ablaze in Tehran, Iran

Watch: Footage shows explosions and buildings ablaze in Tehran, IranIsrael says it has carried out strikes on Iran's nuclear programme, with explosions seen in the capital city of Tehran.Security...

Moment British Air India survivor walks away from horror fireball crash

A British man who survived the Air India plane crash has been filmed walking away from the horrific scene just moments after the Boeing plummeted to the ground. Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, 40, was on the...