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Sacked Russian minister mysteriously 'kills himself' hours after Putin fires him

A sacked Russian minister killed himself just hours after being fired by Vladimir Putin. An order published on the Kremlin website said Putin dismissed Transport Minister Roman Starovoyt on Monday,...

Greece 'extreme' weather warning as 43C heatwave hits holiday hotspot

A severe weather alert has been issued for a popular holiday spot in Greece. It comes as Europe has been swept by a series of heatwaves with temperatures soaring past 40C in countries including...

Is the UK really any safer 20 years on from 7/7?

Is the UK really any safer 20 years on from 7/7?28 minutes agoDominic CascianiHome and Legal Correspondent•@BBCDomCBBCThere are extraordinary secret surveillance images - now largely forgotten -...

Ryanair cancels flights for 30,000 passengers due to French strike

Ryanair cancels flights for 30,000 passengers due to French strike3 days agoRachel HaganBBC NewsReutersTens of thousands of passengers have been hit by a French air traffic control strike that has...

Brits buying holiday homes in Spain given chilling alert

A British woman has issued a stark warning to others considering buying property in Spain after her £138,000 villa was taken over by squatters — and she’s now being forced to sell it for less...

The astonishing £15.6trn mega-project that would link the UK with US in just 54 minutes

It once took Concorde around 3.5 hours to whisk passengers from London to New York at the height of its fame. The supersonic aircraft was able to travel at a cruising speed of Mach 2.02 - roughly...

Rachel Reeves has had a week from hell – but the real meltdown starts NOW

Something broke in Reeves last week. The country saw it. She sat slumped in the Commons, tears streaming, while PM Keir Starmer stared straight ahead. Next day, Reeves was wheeled out, caked in...

I lived in one of the UK's 'worst' seaside towns - tourists should know 1 thing

It’s been rated as one of the worst seaside towns in the UK - but I lived in Weston-super-Mare for three years, and there’s one thing tourists probably don’t know.The little Somerset resort is...

Incredible A road runs entire length of country — no one knows its start point

The incredible A470 road makes for one of the UK's best road trips (Image: cineman69 via Getty Images)It's the only A road in the UK that runs the entire length of a country. It begins at a seaside...

Wildfire forces evacuation of thousands on Greek island of Crete

Wildfire forces evacuation of thousands on Greek island of Crete19 hours agoNikos PapanikolaouBBC NewsA major wildfire in eastern Crete has forced the evacuation of thousands of people and caused...

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...

Celeb chef slams Meghan Markle for tying her name to anything that 'brings in money'

Reports suggest that Meghan Markle has her sights set on a resturant business (Image: Getty)To further expand her As Ever brand, Meghan Markle is reportedly considering many options, including laying...

'I visited UK's so-called worst seaside town and one thing proves title is wrong'

Bognor Regis: Travel YouTuber goes inside Butlin'sThe reputation of Bognor Regis has suffered two major blows. First in the late 1920s when, in failing health, the late King George V had a pithy...

Mystery over 4 helicopters circling major landmarks and 'heading towards central London'

London's skies have been buzzing with the sound of four helicopters, drawing the attention of thousands of residents and flight enthusiasts. The choppers took off from Biggin Hill Airport near...

Death of Liverpool forward Jota leaves football world in shock

Jack SkeltonBBC Sport Senior JournalistDan RoanSports editor@danroan1 hour agoThe death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota in a car crash aged 28 has left the football world in shock.Jota...