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EU chief von der Leyen's plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming

EU chief von der Leyen's plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming13 minutes agoMaia DaviesBBC NewsGetty ImagesThe navigation system of a plane carrying Ursula von der Leyen was disrupted due to...

Virgin passengers handed bottles to relieve themselves in as toilets fail on packed flight

Passengers were forced to urinate in bottles aboard a packed flight after the toilets broke down as an elderly woman endured the "humiliation" of soiling herself mid-air.Travellers were told to make...

Arrest after fatal shooting of Ukrainian politician Andriy Parubiy

Arrest after fatal shooting of Ukrainian politician Andriy Parubiy4 hours agoAleks PhillipsBBC NewsGetty ImagesA suspect in the fatal shooting of prominent Ukrainian politician Andriy Parubiy has...

Family reunion rules to be tightened in asylum cases

Family reunion rules to be tightened in asylum cases7 minutes agoJoe PikePolitical correspondent andGeorge WrightBBC NewsGetty ImagesHome Secretary Yvette Cooper is to announce details of a...

Brits flying to holiday hotspot between September and January issued travel warning

A travel expert has issued an important warning to Brits planning to jet off to Portugal between September 3, 2025 and January 2, 2026. Sabrina Escapes took to TikTok to detail the impending strike...

First week 'critical' to avoid children missing school later, parents told

First week 'critical' to avoid children missing school later, parents told3 hours agoHazel ShearingEducation correspondentGetty ImagesPupils in England who missed school during the first week back in...

Boat heading to Canary Islands capsizes, killing at least 69 passengers

Boat heading to Canary Islands capsizes, killing at least 69 passengers1 day agoLucy FlemingBBC NewsAnadolu Agency/Getty ImagesAt least 69 people have died and many more are missing after a boat...

Coldplay forced to halt Wembley show twice as Chris Martin calls in support

Coldplay were compelled to stop their performance twice as Chris Martin summoned medical assistance and security personnel.The group interrupted their Wembley concert on Saturday evening during their...

Princess Diana's death forced major break in royal protocol - but it's not changed since

Traditionally, the Union Flag was never flown at half-mast over Buckingham Palace. The flag represents the sovereign and is raised whenever the monarch is in residence.According to strict convention,...

Police accused of removing union flag from lamppost divide Brits with response

Police have been forced to issue a stinging rebuke to online chatter spreading rumours officers were seen taking down a British flag flying from a lamppost. Cumbria Police responded with a statement...

Coldplay issues statement as they're forced to cancel UK shows

Coldplay has expressed its deep regret after being compelled to reschedule the final two dates of its 10-show stint at Wembley Stadium due to strikes on the London Underground. The Fix You hitmakers,...

Prominent Ukrainian politician Andriy Parubiy shot dead in Lviv

Prominent Ukrainian politician Andriy Parubiy shot dead in Lviv25 minutes agoTom BennettBBC NewsGetty ImagesFormer Ukrainian parliament speaker Andriy Parubiy has been shot dead in Lviv, Ukrainian...

Councils still planning asylum hotel legal action despite Epping ruling

Councils still planning asylum hotel legal action despite Epping ruling7 minutes agoMaia DaviesBBC NewsGetty ImagesSome councils say they are still pursuing legal action to stop asylum seekers from...

Chaos in the Balearic Islands as flights to Majorca face major disruption

Majorca is set to face chaos as French air traffic controllers plan to take industrial action again in September. In July, employees went on strike resulting in the cancellation of 40% of flights...

Police make three arrests during Epping protest

Police make three arrests during Epping protest6 minutes agoSimon DedmanBBC East political reporter, Epping,Helen BurchellBBC News, Essex andJames ChaterBBC NewsReutersThree men were arrested during...