How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China9 hours agoJonathan JosephsBusiness Reporter, BBC News•jonathanjosephsReporting fromLa Rochelle, western FranceBBCFor almost 80 years rare...
When it comes to having a piece of equipment that will make life easier and clothes smoother, an iron is usually the first idea that pops into peoples heads. But steamers have become increasingly...
On Ukraine's front line, twisted wreckage shows sanctions haven't yet stopped Russia13 minutes agoJonathan BealeDefence correspondent in KharkivLee Durant/BBCSince Russia launched its full-scale...
The chief executive of the world’s richest travel firm has proposed a lottery system in a bid to tackle overtourism. Glenn Fogel, chief executive of Booking.com’s parent company, Booking...
Hope for peace in Ukraine has taken a boost this morning as Vladimir Putin welcomes Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow.State-owned Russian media reported Wednesday, days before the...
Despite Trump's peace calls, Russian attacks on Ukraine double since inauguration1 hour agoMatt Murphy & Ned DaviesBBC VerifyReutersRussia has more than doubled the number of drones and missiles...
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“Hello, is that the IMF? Rachel Reeves here, in a bit of a pinch and just wondering if you could see your way to bunging us £51 billion… just till the end of the month.” That is the shameful,...
Reeves must raise tax to cover £41bn gap, says think tank41 minutes agoLucy HookerBusiness reporter, BBC NewsAFP via Getty ImagesTaxes must rise in the autumn if Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to meet...
The Chancellor likes to blame the Tories for everything, and that so-called “black hole” has been her favourite stick to beat them with. She’s railed against it 34 times in Parliament. But her...
US President Donald Trump has taken to social media to rank celebrities by their attractiveness, openly declaring his preference for Sydney Sweeney over Taylor Swift.The Commander-in-Chief used Truth...
A local community is rallying behind a girl who lost both of her legs in a farming accident just days before he 13th birthday. Féile O'Sullivan, from West Cork, Ireland, had to have both of her...
You can’t fix illegal immigration by legalising it — but that’s exactly what Labour's treaty with France does. Keir Starmer’s much-trumpeted “one in, one out” migration deal with France...
Putin and Trump's relationship has soured - but behind the posturing, a deal on Ukraine is still possible10 hours agoSteve RosenbergRussia Editor•@BBCSteveRBBCListen to Steve read this articleHas...
UK-French small boats pilot plan comes into force10 hours agoKate WhannelPolitical reporterEPAThe UK-French "one-in, one-out" pilot scheme, aimed at reducing the number of small boats crossing the...