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VE Day at 80: What's to come - and what you might have missed3 hours agoRosemary McCabeBBC JournalistGetty ImagesVE Day marked the end of World War Two in Europe. Huge crowds took to the streets on 8...

Scientists release first images of mystery object locals are convinced was 'sent by alien'

The first X-ray pictures of a mysterious sphere that some people claim was sent to Earth by aliens have been released. The object was reportedly spotted in March zig-zagging through the sky over the...

VE Day at 80: What's to come - and what you might have missed

VE Day at 80: What's to come - and what you might have missed5 minutes agoRosemary McCabeBBC JournalistGetty ImagesVE Day marked the end of World War Two in Europe. Huge crowds took to the streets on...

Why is the VE Day silence two minutes long instead of one?

To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), a two-minute national silence will be observed across the UK at noon today. The silence marks a moment of reflection and gratitude for...

Marks and Spencer close store in UK seaside city after 81 years

Marks & Spencer has closed its flagship store on St Nicholas Street in Aberdeen after 81 years, marking the end of an era in the Granite City and raising fresh concerns about the future of the...

Wes Streeting, stop looking smug – NHS left me wondering if mum should still be alive

On July 10th, 2022 my beloved 78-year old mum Jackie fell in the early hours, when getting out of bed, at her home in Barwell, Leicestershire. She pressed her alarm, which she’d been given as...

Donald Trump to announce 'major' US-UK trade deal today in huge Brexit boost

After years of negotiations following Britain's exit from the European Union, the long-awaited trade deal between the United Kingdom and the United States may be imminent. Three insiders close to...

Historic US-UK trade deal sees Trump overturn years of 'sleepy' Joe Biden policy

Many will see Britain’s historic trade deal with the US as further proof of the enduring special relationship the two countries enjoy. Talks first started almost exactly five years ago on May 5,...

Putin breaks his own 'ceasefire' with savage Ukraine bombing as 1,200 Russians wiped out

Ukraine has accused Vladimir Putin's forces of launching glide bombs into the country just hours after a ceasefire announced by the Russian President took effect. The ceasefire was introduced by...

More offenders could be tagged, as minister insists he's 'not soft on crime'

More offenders could be tagged, as minister insists he's 'not soft on crime'16 minutes agoSima KotechaSenior UK correspondent•@sima_kotechaBBCPrisons minister James Timpson has told the BBC more...

VE Day 80 years on: 'Flag girl' reflects on iconic photo and tragedy that came after

Clutching a Union Jack, Maureen Shroll, innocently captured the mood of millions of Britons on VE Day 80 years ago today. Dressed in over-sized dungarees, the youngster was playing near her home by...

Ukrainian drones strike Moscow hours before leaders arrive for WW2 parade

Ukrainian drones strike Moscow hours before leaders arrive for WW2 parade6 hours agoJessica Rawnsley & Victoria BourneBBC NewsEPARussia and Ukraine exchanged a barrage of strikes overnight on...

Keir Starmer tipped to announce massive US trade deal within days

A trade deal with the US to save Britain’s endangered carmakers could be confirmed as soon as this week – but farmers warned Sir Keir Starmer not to compromise on food safety or animal welfare...

What we know about India's air strikes

What we know about India's strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir36 minutes agoFlora DruryBBC NewsReutersTwo weeks after a deadly militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered...

Why India and Pakistan fight over Kashmir

ReutersNuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan have fought two wars and a limited conflict over Kashmir. But why do they dispute the territory - and how did it start?How old is this...