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Pope greeted by vast crowd at Catholic youth event

Pope greeted by vast crowd at Catholic youth eventHundreds of thousands of young Catholics poured into the Tor Vergata field on Rome's outskirts, for an evening vigil and Mass celebrated by Pope Leo...

Melting glaciers threaten to wipe out European villages - is the steep cost to protect them worth it?

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...

The world's biggest man-made lake that's 139 miles wide and took 5 years to fill

Spanning the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Lake Kariba is the world’s largest man-made lake by volume - a colossal body of water that has shaped the region’s environment, economy and energy...

UK weather maps turn volcanic red as 37C heatwave hits Britain

Another blistering heatwave is on the horizon with temperatures forecast to reach a scorching 37C. UK hot weather maps have turned volcanic red indicating that the mercury is set to soar and boiling...

‘Stay indoors’ warning for UK households on Monday and Tuesday

People are being urged to stay indoors and avoid going outside on Monday and Tuesday as part of advice on how to stay safe in strong winds which are being forecast by the Met Office.The forecaster...

Blow for protesters as Canary Islands break their all-time tourism record

Protests demanding tourism "degrowth" in one of Spain's most popular holiday destinations appear to have had little effect on the industry as June saw the highest-ever number of international...

Army veteran Craig Lundberg becomes first blind person to complete Five Peaks Challenge

Army veteran Craig Lundberg has become the first blind person to complete the Five Peaks Challenge – with the help of his nine-year-old son. The feat also meant Max became the youngest person to...

The ‘best’ seaside town to visit this summer - and it’s nowhere near Cornwall

While the sunny seaside of Cornwall, Devon, and Dorset may be the choice for many holidaygoers looking for a staycation, one overlooked spot far away from the south coast could be the best option,...

Migrant hotel residents spotted laughing and filming as protests erupt outside

Residents of a hotel that houses asylum seekers could be seen laughing and filming from the building's windows as protesters gathered below in Central London. Rival groups of anti- and pro-migrant...

World's 'most dangerous city' that's set to see the return of major airline after 13 years

For 13 years, the Syrian city has been considered far too high-risk a place to visit due to political unrest and the civil war, but now this major airline is offering daily flights.Aleppo...

The UK seaside town with the 'best costal views in Britain' revealed

The summer holidays have officially arrived, and with some hot weather on the way, many people will be looking for a quick getaway without all the fuss of going abroad. Despite being often...

Storm forecast maps show exact moment wall of rain and 78mph winds batter UK

Storm Floris is set to strike the UK early next week, bringing powerful winds of up to 78mph and widespread heavy rain, according to the latest weather maps. Seperately, the Met Office has issued...

France suspends Gaza evacuations after student antisemitism row

France suspends Gaza evacuations after student antisemitism row10 hours agoRorey BosottiBBC NewsGetty ImagesFrance has suspended its programme for receiving Palestinians fleeing Gaza.The freeze will...

Putin not swayed by Trump's Ukraine war ultimatum

Putin not swayed by Trump's Ukraine war ultimatum6 hours agoJaroslav LukivBBC NewsSteve RosenbergBBC Russia editor in MoscowSPUTNIK/KREMLIN POOL/EPA/ShutterstockRussian President Vladimir Putin has...

Country music icon Jeannie Seely dies at 85, leaving a legacy of hits and rebellion

Country music icon and Grammy award winner Jeannie Seely has passed away at the age of 85.The vocalist achieved numerous chart successes, notably with Don't Touch Me, which earned her a Grammy in...