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Labour-run council slammed as it bans military kit from Armed Forces Day event

A Labour-run council has been hammered after ‘banning’ military equipment from its annual Armed Forces Day celebrations. The City of York council decided to prohibit the appearance of kit at...

We Tories could have lost better – we must do these 3 things to win again

Just one year ago 125 Tory MPs, including myself, lost our seats. After 14 years in power – and a particularly turbulent final stretch – a Labour victory had seemed inevitable. We looked...

River Seine reopens to swimmers in Paris after century-long ban

River Seine reopens to swimmers in Paris after century-long ban24 minutes agoThomas MackintoshBBC NewsReutersThe River Seine in Paris has reopened publicly to swimmers for the first time since 1923...

Roadblocks replace rallies as Serbian protesters demand new elections

Roadblocks replace rallies as Serbian protesters demand new elections27 minutes agoGuy De LauneyBBC Balkans correspondentGetty ImagesAs Serbia's anti-corruption protests enter their ninth month, they...

Panic in Cyprus as hotels forced to hire pensioners to cope with tourism boom

Tourists are flocking to Cyprus, but this is forcing hotels to hire pensioners to cope with the demand. Labour shortages are becoming an issue for the area with tourist numbers up in...

How can Wes Streeting make NHS 'fit for future' when Labour isn't fit for purpose?

How quickly would I be able to get seen in A&E if I smashed my head against the wall? And would I get seen any quicker if I explained it was due to reading through Labour's health plan which they...

Why being cancer-free can be just the start of a whole new battle for survivors

No one must face blood cancer alone, whatever their diagnosis, prognosis, or outcome. That’s why we are backing the Daily Express’ campaign for better cancer care, which calls for all cancer...

Turkey arrests journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad

Turkey arrests journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad1 day agoYang TianBBC NewsFour employees of a satirical magazine in Turkey have been arrested for publishing a cartoon that appears...

Ibiza declares war on sunbeds as locals slam 'colonisation'

Mass tourism objectors on a popular Spanish holiday island have declared war on beach beds and umbrellas. In a bid to cut congestion, they are asking local people to turn detective and report any...

I lost half my weight in jail, but I'm not broken, says freed Belarus opposition leader

I lost half my weight in jail, but I'm not broken, says freed Belarus opposition leader1 day agoSarah RainsfordEastern and Southern Europe correspondentReporting fromLithuaniaFrancesco...

Serbia police clash with anti-government protesters in Belgrade

Serbia police clash with anti-government protesters in Belgrade2 days agoStuart Lau & James ChaterBBC NewsSerbian police have clashed with a huge crowd of anti-government protesters demanding an...

Turkey arrests journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad

Turkey arrests journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad4 hours agoYang TianBBC NewsFour employees of a satirical magazine in Turkey have been arrested for publishing a cartoon that...

Former 'line judges' adapt to life beyond the court in comedy video

This year, Wimbledon is set to replace line judges with electronic line calling, leaving those who have traditionally overseen the iconic tennis tournament with some spare time. A new comedic video...

Panic in Majorca as prices slashed in Greece and Turkey by UK travel firms

British travel firms have started slashing the prices of holidays to Greece and Turkey as tensions in the Middle East begin to affect the region. Holidays are now available to both countries for...

Venice divided as lavish Bezos wedding brings glamour and protests

Venice divided as lavish Bezos wedding brings glamour and protests1 day agoSarah RainsfordRome CorrespondentReporting fromVenice EPA/ShutterstockThe lavish wedding party of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos...