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Africa's best train journey is stunning and travels 3,400-kilometre in 13 nights

This 13-night voyage across Africa promises to be one of the most memorable of your life. Traversing thousands of kilometres over ancient volcanic land and vast deserts, this luxury train takes...

I visited 'world's most beautiful village' — 1 thing put me off instantly

I visited 'world's most beautiful village' but 1 thing means I'll never return (Image: Getty/Steffan Rhys)It is more than a century since the poet and artist William Morris declared it "the most...

Spain counts the cost of 'nightmare' wildfire summer

Spain counts the cost of 'nightmare' wildfire summer2 days agoGuy HedgecoeBusiness reporter, Porto de Sanabria, north-western SpainGuy HedgecoeJosé Antonio Bruña, a honey producer, is standing on a...

Evacuated Afghans went back for holidays and wanted second wives to join them in UK

Hundreds of Afghans flown to Britain amid fears they could be executed, tortured or imprisoned by the Taliban have returned to Afghanistan on holiday, a whistleblower claimed.A former interpreter who...

Rachel Reeves urged to help as cyber-attack on carmaker Jaguar Land Rover threatens jobs

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to protect tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs after a cyberattack halted production at carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). The firm, which sells luxury...

Workers across France strike over budget cut plans

Workers across France strike over budget cut plans14 hours agoLaura GozziReutersHundreds of thousands of workers have taken take part in strike action across France on Thursday, after trade unions...

Beaten and held in Russia for three years - but never charged with a crime

Beaten and held in Russia for three years - but never charged with a crime2 days agoSarah RainsfordSouthern and eastern Europe correspondent, Kyiv regionFrancesco Tosto/BBCSince his release from a...

Workers across France strike over budget cut plans

Workers across France strike over budget cut plans21 minutes agoLaura GozziEPAHundreds of thousands of workers are expected to take part in strike action across France on Thursday, after trade unions...

US firms pledge £150bn investment in UK, as Starmer hosts Trump

US firms pledge £150bn investment in UK, as Starmer hosts Trump1 hour agoCharlotte EdwardsBusiness reporter andMichael RaceBusiness reporterGetty ImagesThe UK government says it has secured £150bn...

Spain counts the cost of 'nightmare' wildfire summer

Spain counts the cost of 'nightmare' wildfire summer8 hours agoGuy HedgecoeBusiness reporter, Porto de Sanabria, north-western SpainGuy HedgecoeJosé Antonio Bruña, a honey producer, is standing on...

Airport delays hit more holidaymakers as six worst airlines ranked

Flight delays for six airlines with significant UK operations are worse than before the coronavirus pandemic, with a major increase in passengers waiting more than 15 minutes past their departure...

Israeli tanks push into major Gaza City residential area

Israeli tanks push into major Gaza City residential area3 hours agoRushdi AbualoufGaza correspondent, IstanbulAmir Levy/Getty ImagesLocal residents and eyewitnesses say dozens of Israeli tanks and...

Fresh blow for Starmer as French strike chaos delays Bayeux Tapestry loan

France has postponed the historic loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain, scuppered by the spectre of nationwide strikes set to engulf the country on Thursday - delivering a stinging setback for Sir...

Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport

Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport2 days agoGuy HedgecoeMadridEPA/ShutterstockSpain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for Israel to be excluded from...

Israeli tanks push into major Gaza City residential area

Israeli tanks push into major Gaza City residential area37 minutes agoRushdi AbualoufGaza correspondent, IstanbulAmir Levy/Getty ImagesLocal residents and eyewitnesses say dozens of Israeli tanks and...