Brits heading to the popular Spanish holiday archipelago of the Canary Islands this weekend on the hunt for sun and sea will be left sorely disappointed as the islands are battling adverse weather...
BBC on French beach as police slash migrant 'taxi-boat' heading to UK12 minutes agoAndrew HardingBBC correspondentReporting fromEcault beach, south of BoulogneAmid chaotic scenes, French police waded...
Before his death in 1806, William Pitt the Younger was credited with saving Europe from Napoleon. His reply remains one of the most powerful statements in British political history: “England has...
Let’s cut through the green spin and government waffle: heat pumps are absolute crap. There, I said it. And if you’re sick of being told you must fork out thousands for a technology that...
Wreck of sunken luxury yacht Bayesian to be examined24 hours agoSarah RainsfordEastern and Southern Europe correspondent, RomeThe wreckage of the Bayesian superyacht is now on dry land in Sicily...
Wreck of sunken $30m yacht Bayesian to be examined14 hours agoSarah RainsfordEastern and Southern Europe correspondent, RomeThe wreckage of the Bayesian superyacht is now on dry land in Sicily after...
A huge expansion is planned for a UK harbour which will see its fishing industry grow while also becoming a place which can be used for large cruise ships. In a £500 million upgrade, Buckie harbour,...
From the financial powerhouse of the Cayman Islands to the windswept wildlife sanctuary of South Georgia, you might have heard of British Overseas Territories (BOTs) - but how much do you really know...
This pretty destination has become increasingly popular, but locals have had enough of tourism 'taking over' their island.Capri is located just off the Amalfi Coast in southern Italy. Tourists often...
You can almost smell the warm ale and faded dignity already: two blokes, one jukebox, and a sea of folded arms in a working men’s club somewhere between theghosts of the abandoned pits and the...
Labour is cosying up to China after years of rollercoaster relations6 hours agoAnkur ShahEditor, BBC Global China UnitBBCThe sprawling city of Chongqing in southwestern China is an incredible sight....
Two of Africa’s largest and fastest-growing cities are facing an alarming future — and could be completely underwater by the end of the century, according to new research. With climate experts...
Britain still holds a number of overseas territories - and one of them happens to be a small, beautiful island that’s also among the wealthiest places on Earth. These territories are parts of the...
Holidaymakers can soak up the sun as early as May on this Mexican island, best known for its stunning beaches, rare species and marine life. If you think you can handle the heat, head to Cozumel,...
Greece's coastal areas brace for potential tsunami after a strong 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the island of Crete earlier today.The Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has issued...