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Cruise tourists urged to avoid packing common clothing item or risk being turned away

As thousands of Brits get ready to set sail on their much-anticipated cruises this summer, passengers are being reminded to adhere closely to dress codes on board. This is especially important during...

The world's biggest man-made lake that's 139 miles wide and took 5 years to fill

Spanning the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Lake Kariba is the world’s largest man-made lake by volume - a colossal body of water that has shaped the region’s environment, economy and energy...

'Real reason' Ozzy Osbourne had low-key funeral with select celeb guests at mansion

The reason for Ozzy Osbourne's low-key private burial service on Thursday, July 31, nine days after the iconic rock star died on July 22 at the age of 76, has been revealed. The...

The ‘best’ seaside town to visit this summer - and it’s nowhere near Cornwall

While the sunny seaside of Cornwall, Devon, and Dorset may be the choice for many holidaygoers looking for a staycation, one overlooked spot far away from the south coast could be the best option,...

Women denied Airbnb stay after host finds out what part of UK they're from

(L-R) Jamie Lee Watkins and Jemma Louise Gough (Image: SWNS)Two friends have voiced their shock after alleging an Airbnb host rejected their booking because of their Welsh heritage. Jemma Louise...

Women denied Airbnb stay after host finds out what part of UK they're from

(L-R) Jamie Lee Watkins and Jemma Louise Gough (Image: SWNS)Two friends have voiced their shock after alleging an Airbnb host rejected their booking because of their Welsh heritage. Jemma Louise...

Young Ukrainians get their way as Zelensky overturns law to defuse crisis

Young Ukrainians get their way as Zelensky overturns law to defuse crisis1 day agoZhanna BezpiatchukBBC News Ukrainian in KyivTETIANA DZHAFAROVA/AFPAs Ukraine's MPs gathered at parliament in Kyiv on...

Budapest mayor questioned by police over banned pride march

Budapest mayor questioned by police over banned pride march5 hours agoZahra FatimaBBC NewsGetty ImagesBudapest's mayor has been questioned by police as a suspect in helping to organise a banned LGBTQ...

Confusion and anger in Switzerland - hit by highest tariffs in Europe

Confusion and anger in Switzerland - hit by highest tariffs in Europe11 hours agoImogen FoulkesGeneva correspondent, BBC NewsGetty Images39%? For Switzerland, this is a huge shock, and worse than the...

Putin not swayed by Trump's Ukraine war ultimatum

Putin not swayed by Trump's Ukraine war ultimatum6 hours agoJaroslav LukivBBC NewsSteve RosenbergBBC Russia editor in MoscowSPUTNIK/KREMLIN POOL/EPA/ShutterstockRussian President Vladimir Putin has...

They escaped Ukraine's frontlines. The sound of drones followed them

They escaped Ukraine's frontlines. The sound of drones followed them2 hours agoJoel GunterReporting from KyivBBCIn a cramped apartment in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, Pavlo, a 30-year-old drone...

Panic in Slovenia as huge cruise ships cause chaos in tiny city

The Slovenian coastal town of Koper, often described as a hidden gem of the Adriatic, is experiencing a rise in giant cruise ships descending on its fragile historic centre. These ships are bringing...

Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop

Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop28 minutes agoNatalie ShermanBBC NewsUS President Donald Trump said he would fire the head of the agency charged with publishing...

The 10 biggest countries in Europe - the largest is 10 times bigger than the UK

Poland features in the top 10 (Image: Getty)Europe is made up of 44 countries, but not all nations are the same size. Some are so small they barely cover 100 square miles, while others stretch for...

Confusion and anger in Switzerland - hit by highest tariffs in Europe

Confusion and anger in Switzerland - hit by highest tariffs in Europe27 minutes agoImogen FoulkesGeneva correspondent, BBC NewsGetty Images39%? For Switzerland, this is a huge shock, and worse than...