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One dead and dozens injured as Danish train hits tanker and derails

One dead and dozens injured as Danish train hits tanker and derails1 day agoGraeme BakerBBC NewsAFPAt least one person has died and dozens have been injured after a train collided with a slurry...

The uncrowded European city with water 'like the Maldives' and 25C in September

The high season is slowly coming to an end, but crowds of tourists often remain well into September. This is especially true in countries like Italy and Spain, where the weather stays warm well into...

UK weather maps turn volcanic red and show exact date temperatures back at 29C

Hot summer temperatures are to continue throughout August as temperatures climb back up to 29C. Swathes of volcanic red push across from Europe and blanket England on August 25, with the majority of...

Rachel Reeves' feared tax hike sparks bookies' fury with British racing facing major first

The prospect of increased taxes paid by bookies on racing profits from 15% to 21% has reportedly sparked a strike which could cost the industry around £700,000. The British Horseracing Authority...

The UK’s beautiful ‘book town’ with nearly 30 independent shops - 'absolute dream'

The UK is a nation of readers, and many of us enjoy nothing more than browsing a book shop. One place nestled in the Welsh countryside near the English border has plenty, and is often dubbed the...

In maps: The war-ravaged Ukrainian territories at the heart of the summit

In maps: The war-ravaged Ukrainian territories at the heart of the Trump-Putin summit11 hours agoPaul AdamsBBC Diplomatic CorrespondentBBCSpeculation has swirled over whether the Trump-Putin summit...

'I stayed at James May's pub and was left blown away by one aspect'

Jeremy Clarkson isn't the only former Top Gear presenter to own a pub. Following his triumph with Amazon Prime's Clarkson's Farm programme, the Grand Tour star launched his own establishment, called...

Huge milestone for new £80bn London to Birmingham train line as river ‘moved’

A huge HS2 milestone has been reached to allow the continued construction as works to redirect a river in Warwickshire have been completed. The company behind the high-speed rail project has...

Left out of Alaska talks, exhausted Ukrainians fear an unjust peace

Left out of Alaska talks, exhausted Ukrainians fear an unjust peace13 hours agoJonathan BealeDefence correspondent in eastern UkraineLee Durant/BBCThey call it "dronocide": new training to deal with...

The northernmost US city in state playing host to Putin-Trump meeting

You've probably heard of Alaska in the news this week ahead of the anticipated Trump-Putin meeting. But few know much about Utqiaġvik (formerly known as Barrow), the northernmost town in...

Left out of Alaska talks, exhausted Ukrainians fear an unjust peace

Left out of Alaska talks, exhausted Ukrainians fear an unjust peace30 minutes agoJonathan BealeDefence correspondent in eastern UkraineLee Durant/BBCThey call it "dronocide": new training to deal...

German states debate who invented Bratwurst sausages

German states debate who invented Bratwurst sausagesJust nowBethany BellBBC NewsGetty ImagesA row has broken out between two German states, Bavaria and Thuringia, as to who can lay claim to inventing...

White House denies it has agreed 'West Bank-style occupation' of Ukraine by Russia

Russia and the United States have discussed a model for ending the war in Ukraine that mirrors Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, The Times has reported.Under this scenario Russia would have...

In maps: The war-ravaged Ukrainian territories at the heart of the Trump-Putin summit

In maps: The war-ravaged Ukrainian territories at the heart of the Trump-Putin summit1 hour agoPaul AdamsBBC Diplomatic CorrespondentBBCSpeculation has swirled over whether the Trump-Putin summit...

Soft touch Britain plunges to new low as Labour minister makes 'disgraceful' suggestion

Soft-touch Britain plunged to a new low after the Labour policing minister told shopkeepers not to put expensive items near the door to deter thieves.Industry chiefs on Wednesday warned of gangs...