Flash flooding across northwest  Pakistan has claimed at least 220 lives, authorities have confirmed.The past 48 hours have witnessed devastating deluges sweep through parts of the nation,...

France is set to publish a national survival guide in October to help the population better cope with natural disasters and emergencies. The booklet will instruct people on how to better prepare for...

With summer tourism hotspots like Rome, Venice, and Milan bursting at the seams, seasoned holidaymakers are turning to quieter, off-the-beaten-path alternatives. According to Riviera Travel’s Head...

The couple bought the 20-bed mansion for £9k and have seen its value rocket to £1.2m—but they say they can't sell it due to landslides. (Image: SWNS)A stylish duo of fashion designers, Charles...

Melting glaciers threaten to wipe out European villages - is the steep cost to protect them worth it?23 minutes agoImogen FoulkesGeneva correspondentBBCIn a small village in Switzerland's beautiful...

Hundreds of passengers found themselves stranded in Hong Kong International Airport after a major typhoon smashed into the city on Sunday (July 20) causing widespread disruption, damage, and dozens...

Hundreds of passengers found themselves stranded in Hong Kong International Airport after a major typhoon smashed into the city on Sunday (July 20) causing widespread disruption, damage, and dozens...

Charles and Patricia Lester cannot sell their beautiful mansion because of a famous beauty spot (Image: Charles Lester)A couple say they've been unable to sell their beautiful 20-room mansion for...

BBC correspondent explains the role of fuel switchesThe preliminary report into the Air India crash in June has found that both fuel control switches, which are used to turn the engines off, were...

The number one most dangerous road in the world has been named and traversing it is not for the faint of heart. There are solid reasons why Yungas Road, which winds its way through mountains in...