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Sharon Osbourne 'utterly heartbroken' in tearfully devastating move at Ozzy's funeral

Ozzy Osbourne's "utterly heartbroken" widow Sharon Osbourne was supported by her children and thousands of fans today as they bid farewell to the Black Sabbath icon, who sadly died aged 76 on July...

Foreign Office new rules for anyone entering EU with key date for 29 countries

The Foreign Office this afternoon released new rules for Brits planning to enter the EU later this year. The European Union's (EU) long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES) is finally kicking off on...

Wes Streeting sends savage message to resident doctors over 'deeply disappointing' strikes

Wes Streeting has branded resident doctor strikes as "deeply disappointing" in a letter to their union.The Health Secretary called the decision taken by the British Medical Association's (BMA)...

Alert issued over outbreak of serious infection in Spain and Greece this summer

An alert has been issued after Spain and Greece were hit by rising cases of a serious illness which kills around a third of people infected - with one area described as a hotspot. Since the...

Urgent Foreign Office warning for these 17 countries after 'massive' earthquake

Police officers ask people evacuate an empty beach due to a tsunami warningis hit parts of Russia's Far East and Japan on July 30 after a huge magnitude 8.8 earthquak (Image: YUICHI YAMAZAKI, AFP via...

Russian missile hits Ukrainian training unit, killing and wounding servicemen

Russian missile hits Ukrainian training unit, killing and wounding servicemen6 minutes agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorRussian MODUkraine's armed forces have confirmed a Russian missile strike hit...

France and Germany lead downbeat EU response to US trade deal

France and Germany lead downbeat EU response to US trade deal1 day agoEmily Atkinson & Laura GozziBBC NewsEPALeaders from Europe's two largest economies have led a chorus of gloomy reactions to...

Greece claims 'invasion' in Crete as it tries to halt asylum on Med route

Greece claims 'invasion' in Crete as it tries to halt asylum on Med route7 hours agoSarah RainsfordSouthern and Eastern Europe correspondent in CreteFrancesco Tosto/BBCIn the centre of a sweltering,...

Outcry after German zoo culled baboons due to overcrowding

Outcry after German zoo culled baboons due to overcrowding2 hours agoJames ChaterBBC NewsAPA zoo in the southern German city of Nuremberg has culled 12 healthy Guinea baboons due to overcrowding in...

France and Germany lead downbeat EU response to US trade deal

France and Germany lead downbeat EU response to US trade deal24 hours agoEmily Atkinson & Laura GozziBBC NewsEPALeaders from Europe's two largest economies have led a chorus of gloomy reactions...

Watch: How did Gaza get to the brink of starvation?

Watch: How did Gaza get to the brink of starvation?Before Hamas's 7 October attack, around 650 lorries a day brought aid into Gaza.But now, more than 100 international aid organisations and human...

Too hot for Santa as Lapland buckles under record heatwave

Too hot for Santa as Lapland buckles under record heatwave5 hours agoErika BenkeBBC News, RovaniemiBBC/Erika Benke"Make sure the reindeer have plenty of water - and don't forget to drink a glass...

Trade deal on US tariffs within reach, says EU, as 1 August deadline nears

Trade deal on US tariffs within reach, says EU, as 1 August deadline nears25 minutes agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorBloomberg via Getty ImagesThe European Union has said it believes a deal on...

Spain's new nickname for 'embarrassing' Brits who 'don't integrate into our culture'

While holidays are, of course, about letting your hair down and having fun away from the stress of work life, some Brits take it a bit too far. Now, locals in Spain have even come up with a damning...

British holidaymakers face summer chaos as Port of Dover traffic grinds to halt

Holidaymakers attempting to use the Port of Dover for their getaways this summer face traffic and disruption throughout the holiday period. Traffic is currently at a standstill on the approach to the...