The British dream of a sunny day on the beach in Spain may be at risk this weekend as yellow and even orange weather alerts have been issued for several tourist regions and islands. Thunderstorms and...
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...
Acropolis closes as heatwave grips Greece60 minutes agoMaia DaviesBBC NewsReutersThe Acropolis is closing temporarily on Tuesday as soaring temperatures continue to grip Greece.The popular site in...
The reality TV stars were challenged to create the tastiest sub in a high-stakes sarnie showdown - with Team Pete crowned the winner. Sam Thompson was joined by popular comedy creator Isaac (Italian...
Armed police officers have stormed Parsons Green London Underground Station in southwest London as they respond to reports of an individual armed with a gun.An eyewitness said she saw "machine-gun...
A shipping vessel has come under fire from multiple small boats off the coast of Yemen on Sunday July 6, according to the UK's Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency.The attack hapened at 51...
Africa is the world's second largest continent and it's getting increasingly popular with tourists. It's easy to see why. Visitors always rave about the beauty of Mauritius or Zanzibar as well as...
Every summer, millions of tourists flock to Greece, drawn by visions of whitewashed houses, crystal-clear turquoise waters and picturesque sunsets. But, while Santorini and Mykonos soak up much of...
Sweltering 35C weather is on its way to scorch England as the latest weather maps show the date when the blistering heat will blast the country. WXCharts maps have turned a volcanic red indicating...
Archaeologists have uncovered extraordinary new inscriptions inside Egypt’s Great Pyramid, finally confirming who really built the iconic monument 4,500 years ago — and shattering the long-held...
Paris is famous for its gorgeous historic streets, Gothic cathedral and, of course, the hordes of tourists who flock there every year. If you love the idea of a French getaway, but hate the...
With its vibrant culture, stunning beaches and impressive colonial architecture, it is not hard to see why Cuba has become a popular tourist destination. However, few holidaymakers realise that there...
Glastonbury festivalgoers are set to enjoy the glorious sunshine today, but organisers have issued a stern warning to attendees to "be safe in the heat" and have provided crucial safety advice amid...
Armenia's PM offers to expose himself in escalating Church row2 days agoRayhan DemytrieBBC South Caucasus correspondentGetty ImagesA bitter standoff between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the...
Hot and sticky temperatures reaching a melting 35C are set to break in a matter of days, with a wall of rain lashing down on more than 13 townsacross Britain. New weather maps from forecasters...