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Keir Starmer's massive blunder in Afghan asylum scandal exposed

Sir Keir Starmer was reportedly given a chance to be briefed two years ago on the scandal of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) data breach and secret Afghan immigration plan but the offer was 'turned...

Lamine Yamal to be investigated over dwarfism row

Getty ImagesAlex BrothertonBBC Sport journalist15 July 2025Spain's Ministry of Social Rights has asked the country's prosecutor's office to investigate Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal after he...

Scientists make massive black hole discovery in ‘most violent event of the universe’

Ripples in space-time signalling the largest merger of two black holes ever seen challenge current understanding of the limits of astrophysics itself, scientists have said. The huge cosmic event saw...

I almost cancelled hospital visit for blocked nose – but then appointment saved my life

The NHS does brilliant work, but my cancer journey highlighted a gap that desperately needs addressing: the need for emotional and mental health support to go hand in hand with physical treatment....

Man goes to self checkout in airport and is startled by machine's wild demand

A traveller has been left baffled after a self-service machine asked him to leave a tip for its service.The man, who was travelling from Denver International Airport, explained how there was "nobody...

Recall: Neosis Schokolade Love of Dubai chocolates taken off the shelves amid warning

Brits with peanut allergies have been warned off Neosis Schokolade Love of Dubai, a popular chocolate brand, due to significant health risks.The Food Standards Agency has flagged an urgent alert that...

Brits heading to this island were offered 'free' sunbeds then hit with 'heart attack' bill

Tourists have warned other sunseekers about supposedly "free" sunbeds in the popular Greek island destination of Mykonos, where one beach bar has been accused of luring in customers with great views,...

The 'strongman' PM who inspired Trump's playbook - but now finds his power crumbling

The 'strongman' PM who inspired Trump's playbook - but now finds his power crumbling2 days agoNick ThorpeBBC Budapest CorrespondentBBCHungarians have a popular saying: "Visszanyal a fagyi"....

Mauritius gets Chagos Islands - and beats UK in financial freedom rankings

Britain is languishing in 21st place in new “financial freedom” rankings while Mauritius – which will reap billions in benefits as a result of the deal which sees it regain sovereignty of the...

Ryanair issues new update on changes to hand luggage rules

Ryanair is planning to increase its "personal bag" size in the coming weeks. The move comes as the EU introduced new laws for more free baggage.The budget airline told The Express: "Ryanair’s...

Lamine Yamal to be investigated over dwarfism row

Getty ImagesAlex BrothertonBBC Sport journalist15 July 2025, 11:38 BSTUpdated 12 minutes agoSpain's Ministry of Social Rights has asked the country's prosecutor's office to investigate Barcelona...

Canary Islands on brink of huge change affecting Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria

The Canary Islands may introduce a flat rate for taxis to make costs more predictable and competitive for travellers. The government hopes an aligned service may encourage locals and tourists to use...

UK town erupts in violence after migrant charged with sexual assault of child

The quiet town of Epping in Essex erupted in violence on Sunday night. Left-wing protesters clashed with people angry that an asylum seeker staying in a local hotel had been charged with sexually...

Marten and Gordon guilty of gross negligence manslaughter of their baby

Marten and Gordon guilty of gross negligence manslaughter of their baby1 hour agoHelena WilkinsonBBC newsReporting fromOld BaileyHafsa KhalilBBC NewsPA MediaA couple who went on the run with their...

Reform’s Lee Anderson says BBC’s day of shame proves it’s time to scrap the licence fee

Reform UK’s Lee Anderson has said a double whammy of BBC scandals proved it was time to scrap the licence fee. The corporation faced a day of shame after publishing two damning reports into...