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Passenger on 274-day cruise surprised to learn one word you 'can't say' on ship

We all know there are certain words you just don’t say when travelling, for example you wouldn’t talk about bombs on a plane or make jokes about bringing weapons through security.These are quite...

Legend of Amelia Earhart's missing aircraft located, claims British pilot

In July 1937 legendary female aviator Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, set out from Lae, New Guinea, never to be seen again.Despite the most expensive sea and air search in American...

Perseids meteor showers: when to watch the peak 'most popular meteor shower of the year'

The stunning Perseid meteor shower has been building to 12 August peak as UK skies look favourable and Jupiter and Venus draw close.The meteor shower has been active from 17 July and will go on until...

Wildfires rage across southern Europe as temperatures top 40C

Wildfires rage across southern Europe as temperatures top 40C56 minutes agoRuth Comerford & Rachel HaganBBC NewsReutersA scorching heatwave is fuelling dozens of wildfires across parts of...

Montana plane crash LIVE: Huge fireball burns at Kalispell Airport

[unable to retrieve full-text content]A plane has burst into flames after crashing at Kalispell Airport in Montana, US.

Incredible photos show Mars' picture-perfect 'blue sky' - but there's a catch

A robot has snapped an image of the Red Planet with a blue sky. The imaging team of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover took advantage of clear skies recently to capture one of the sharpest panoramas of...

Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia4 days agothe Visual Journalism teamBBC NewsBBCFighting has raged in Ukraine since Russia launched a full-scale invasion more than three years ago....

Best places to see Perseid meteor shower in UK — top is popular tourist destination

Stargazers in the UK are in for a treat this month as one of the most famous meteor showers lights up the night sky. The Perseids is one of the brightest and longest meteor showers of the year,...

Stunned EasyJet passengers spot 'drunk and naked' pilot in bar before flight

Stunned plane passengers watched on agog as they realised a hotel guest stripping off at the bar in a five-star hotel was their pilot due to fly them home the next day. It's reported the sozzled...

Palestine Action just offered the UK a masterclass in how to score an own-goal

For a demonstration aimed at protesting the ban on Palestine Action (PA) as a terror organisation, it was a spectacular own-goal. For can there be any greater example of how PA excels in dangerous,...

Russia set to test 'unstoppable doomsday' nuclear missile as fears of WW3 surge

Russia is reportedly preparing to carry out a new test of its doomsday nuclear-powered missile, as fears continue to grow that the Kremlin is preparing for a major war with Nato. Satellite imagery...

Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell dies aged 97

Jim Lovell has died at the age of 97 (Image: NASA)James Lovell, the NASA astronaut who successfully piloted the ship back to Earth in one of the most memorable episodes in the history of manned...

Girl, 10, begged teachers 'not to send her home' – they should have listened

A 10-year-old girl tragically died after alleged abuse from her father and his girlfriend, having pleaded with teachers not to send her home. Rebekah Baptiste was discovered unresponsive by police on...

'Hidden gem' European city ranked one of the world's most walkable - full list

The prospect of exploring a fresh destination entirely on foot transforms holiday planning into a far more tranquil experience. Without the hassle of car hire or deciphering public transport systems,...

Ex-Reform Rupert Lowe sparks wrongful 'illegal migrants' emergency 'I am urgently chasing'

A charity rowing team was contacted by the coastguard near Great Yarmouth after Rupert Lowe, who was elected as a Reform UK MP but now sits as an Independent, mistakenly thought they were “illegal...