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Melting glaciers threaten to wipe out European villages - is the steep cost to protect them worth it?

Melting glaciers threaten to wipe out European villages - is the steep cost to protect them worth it?23 minutes agoImogen FoulkesGeneva correspondentBBCIn a small village in Switzerland's beautiful...

Horror in UK seaside <b class='text-danger'>town</b> as fourth body found in three days

Horror in UK seaside town as fourth body found in three days

A fourth body has been found at the foot of cliffs near Whitby. The discovery of the woman's body at Sandsend, Yorkshire, comes after a man and two more women were found in the same area.The body of...

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...

Tourist books 'hotel' for Italian holiday but gets surprise of life when he arrives

He visited Sorrento (stock image) (Image: Maya Karkalicheva via Getty Images)Going on holiday can be stressful, especially when things don't go to plan. This was the case for Matt Hey from Sydney,...

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,...

The UK seaside town with the 'best costal views in Britain' revealed

The summer holidays have officially arrived, and with some hot weather on the way, many people will be looking for a quick getaway without all the fuss of going abroad. Despite being often...

Patrick Kielty's emotional turmoil feared if Cat Deeley relocates to US with children

Patrick Kielty is feared to be "in a very dark place" if Cat Deeley decides to return to the US with their children, according to insiders.The couple revealed this week that they have parted ways...

The pretty little city that’s one of the UK's ‘hidden gems’ and steeped in history

A beautiful little city has been dubbed one of the UK’s 'hidden gems'. Wells in Somerset is one of the smallest cities in the UK and steeped in history, but is beloved by locals and visitors...

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...

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...

Country music icon Jeannie Seely dies at 85, leaving a legacy of hits and rebellion

Country music icon and Grammy award winner Jeannie Seely has passed away at the age of 85.The vocalist achieved numerous chart successes, notably with Don't Touch Me, which earned her a Grammy in...

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...

The new world's biggest airport - £23bn to build and the size of 14,000 football pitches

Anyone who has travelled abroad will know some airports are huge, but a new travel hub being built in Saudi Arabia may blow them all out of the water. Set to open in 2030, this new airport is...

Ditch the masses for little-known country with 'uncrowded beaches' and 'quaint atmosphere'

Overcrowded coastlines, rising tourist taxes, and overwhelmed infrastructure are becoming hallmarks of Europe’s most popular summer destinations. From the Balearic Islands to the Amalfi coast,...

'I'm a travel expert - avoid pressing 1 button on ATM to save you money'

With the peak summer travel season in full swing, many Brits are heading off to popular European hotspots where cash is still king, essential for tipping, taxi rides, or market haggling. But while...