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Major solar storm set to slam Earth TONIGHT sparking Northern Lights spectacle and outages

A powerful solar storm is barreling toward Earth tonight, threatening to trigger stunning Northern Lights displays across 18 US states while raising serious concerns about potential power grid...

The pretty but remote seaside village undergoing revival from adventurous tourists

A pretty but isolated seaside village has been undergoing a revival from adventurous tourists. Nyksund is a coastal fishing village in Øksnes, Norway. It is located on the northern part of the...

Fury as England’s countryside accused of ‘being racist and it’s getting worse’

A new study which suggested people believe racism in rural England is “getting worse” has been slammed as “nonsense”. Research by the University of Leicester claimed many minority ethnic...

UK town circled by pretty and posh Cotswolds villages is an ‘embarrassment'

A YouTube channel, that by its own admission “covers the most obscure places in the UK”, is shining the spotlight on a town surrounded by a posh neighbourhood which has become an “embarrassment...

I stayed at London’s newest Hotel Indigo that pays homage to Clerkenwell's history

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Hotel Indigo Clerkenwell is home to 143 modern rooms (Image: Emma Pharaoh / Hotel...

Asda set to open 20 Express supermarkets across the UK – full list

Asda is set to open 20 more Express supermarkets across the UK in October, taking the total to 500. The firm's chief supply chain officer David Lepley said: “We’re thrilled to kick off the next...

Minneapolis school attacker 'obsessed with idea of killing children', officials say

Minneapolis school attacker 'obsessed with idea of killing children', officials say31 minutes agoTom BatemanBBC News, Minneapolis andMax MatzaBBC NewsGetty ImagesInvestigators say that the attacker...

The UK seaside towns where people are being mugged by seagulls

A popular seaside area in the UK that’s known for stunning beaches and vibrant high streets has reportedly experienced a rise in the cases of seagull “muggings”. Several seaside towns of...

Panic in China as 152mph winds batter country in 'strongest ever' typhoon in city

China's Hainan province has been battered by massive 152mph winds, as Typhoon Kajiki hit land with devastating effect. Emergency services were placed on the highest alert as the tropical storm...

British troops prepare to be sent to Ukraine as war rages against Russia

Thousands of recruits who join the Army next month will face new training techniques to prepare for service as part of a Peace Support Operation in Ukraine. Under current plans, UK forces will work...

Pretty Greek island is 'on the brink' as locals have 'nothing but bars'

A once vibrant Greek island, previously "teeming with children and shops", has been described as being left with nothing but bars due to the impact of tourism, according to a local. Iosif Stefanou,...

Tourist visits every country in the UK and names clear favourite

A tourist who explored England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales has revealed their verdict on the finest destination.The traveller from Central Asia explained they embarked on an extensive solo...

Why Donetsk matters so much for Ukraine's defences

Why Donetsk matters so much for Ukraine's defences18 minutes agoPatrick JacksonBBC NewsReutersA key takeaway from the summit in Alaska is that Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly wants to...

Asylum seekers to be removed from Epping hotel after council wins High Court injunction

Council wins bid to stop hotel housing asylum seekers8 minutes agoLewis AdamsBBC News, EssexDominic CascianiBBC News, Home and Legal Correspondent•@BBCDomCPA MediaAsylum seekers are due to be...

How drones are helping to fight malaria in urban Tanzania

Experts discuss their research to help fight against malariaBaby Dilan lies curled against his grandmother’s chest, his curious brown eyes watching closely as she tells her story. Judith Lomayani...