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Starmer and Macron plead for patience in an impatient world

Starmer and Macron plead for patience in an impatient world59 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCReutersWatching the president of France and the prime minister close up was to see...

Kurdish PKK to lay down arms in big step towards ending Turkey conflict

Kurdish PKK to lay down arms in big step towards ending Turkey conflict27 minutes agoAyse SayinBBC Turkish in AnkaraPaul KirbyEurope digital editorDELIL SOULEIMAN/AFPAfter 40 years of armed struggle...

'Entitled' dad asks plane passenger to swap £150 seat – but gets humbled

When it comes to air travel, most people pre-book their seats to enjoy a comfortable journey on their flight overseas.That's exactly what one man decided to do when splashing out an extra £200...

Why don't we trust technology in sport?

Getty ImagesZoe KleinmanTechnology editor1 hour agoFor a few minutes on Sunday afternoon, Wimbledon's Centre Court became the perfect encapsulation of the current tensions between humans and...

The real reason tennis balls are yellow – and it’s all thanks to David Attenborough

Wimbledon is back for 2025, but it’s a 99-year-old legend in the Royal Box - Sir David Attenborough - who served up one of the tournament’s most surprising stories. The broadcasting icon, who...

Increase your chances of a hotel upgrade with one easy behaviour switch

If you’ve spent a lot on your dream holiday, now is the perfect time to try and get a little more bang for your buck. If you’re staying in a hotel, it's natural to want to try and upgrade your...

Joanna Lumley's heatwave-proof Wimbledon outfit and how to steal her look

Dame Joanna Lumley is known for her sophisticated style and she recently turned up to Wimbledon in a heatwave-ready linen outfit.Crisp whites are a timeless choice when it comes to...

Chaos in Kremlin as panicking Putin fires right-hand man after Russia grinds to halt

Vladimir Putin has dramatically fired his loyalist transport minister in the wake of massive disruption in air travel in Russia around Moscow and St Petersburg. Hundreds of flights were delayed or...

First responders recall 'sinister' moment during July 7 bombings

A police officer has spoken of the "pinch in the stomach" she felt as the full severity of the July 7 terrorist bombings dawned on her, 20 years after the devastating attacks.Superintendent Anna...

Asda piles pressure on Heinz and Nestle in bid to win back customers from Tesco and others

Asda is reportedly putting pressure on some key suppliers in a bid to lower prices and win back customers. The supermarket giant has been experiencing a fall in sales and has promised its biggest...

Chaos as Ed Miliband forced to pay UK solar farms to switch off - too sunny

Solar farms in the UK have been paid to switch off so a surge of sun doesn't overwhelm the grid, research shows. Overseen by Energy Secreatary Ed Miliband, the National Energy System Operator (NESO)...

Families told to ‘switch off and unplug’ 3 devices before Friday

Scorching temperatures are set to return again next week, with hot weather back on Tuesday and slowly getting hotter and hotter until Friday, when the Met Office predicts 30C conditions will bake the...

Crying Rachel Reeves switches to lottery winner joy – Labour think we're idiots like them

I do wish the idiots in this shambolic government would stop treating the electorate like cretins who’ll swallow any outrageous lie they tell. I’m talking about the 24 hours in which Rachel...

Child killer says pacemaker could restart his heart during execution - pleads for turn off

Lawyers representing a Tennessee death row prisoner, Byron Black, are making a desperate bid to halt his impending execution.In Nashville's Chancery Court, they're pleading with a judge to mandate...

Princess Kate's Boden linen shirt in 'beautiful colour' reduced to £35

British high street brand Boden has launched their end of season sale and extended the discounts up to 60% off, with an extra 10% off. The reduced items include a linen shirt worn by Princess Kate...