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French PM stunned as daughter reveals she was abused at scandal-hit school

French PM stunned as daughter reveals she was abused at scandal-hit school14 minutes agoHenri AstierBBC NewsAFPFrench Prime Minister François Bayrou says his eldest daughter's revelation that she...

Veteran Vatican reporter David Willey reflects on changed Church

Veteran Vatican reporter David Willey reflects on changed Church15 hours agoDavid WilleyFormer BBC Rome correspondentReutersDavid Willey, who spent decades reporting from Rome for the BBC, reflects...

20 vintage baby names from the <b class='text-danger'>1950s</b> that are making a comeback in 2025

20 vintage baby names from the 1950s that are making a comeback in 2025

Selecting a name for your newborn is undoubtedly one of the most momentous choices a parent can make. Whether you lean towards traditional monikers or prefer something more distinctive, the task of...

Tourist hotspots declared too dangerous to visit this summer - full list

While travel in Europe may seem pretty uneventful, if Brits plan on exploring further afield in 2025, they should consider the unusually high level of volatility across the world.On top of ongoing...

JD Vance warned 'there is going to be a cage fight' if he wants to succeed Donald Trump

Fans of current US vice-president JD Vance have already taken to calling him “48,” anticipating that the former Ohio senator will be the next president of the United States. But, says expert...

Fears deadly virus has already hit Britain after sweeping Europe

There are fears that a deadly virus has hit Britain after sweeping through Europe and killing 90% of the rabbits it infects. Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) was identified in France and the...

Catholic, 64, nailed to cross in Good Friday 'crucifixion' as vow to God after 'miracle'

A devout Catholic has nailed himself to a cross on Good Friday – for the 36th time in a vow to God after surviving a "miracle" fall.Ruben Enaje, 64, is pictured alongside two other devotees pinned...

The beautiful African country where 'everyone eats pizza' and it feels like the <b class='text-danger'>1950s</b>

The beautiful African country where 'everyone eats pizza' and it feels like the 1950s

In the heart of East Africa lies a country that feels like it’s been plucked straight from a different era. With vintage coffee houses, grand Italian architecture, and a national love for pizza and...

Syrians have more freedom after Assad, but could they soon lose it?

Syrians have more freedom after Assad, but could they soon lose it?2 hours agoLina SinjabMiddle East CorrespondentBBCOn the morning of 8 December 2024, I waited anxiously at the Lebanese border,...

Spanish couple killed in helicopter crash were corporate aristocracy

Spanish couple killed in helicopter crash were corporate aristocracy4 days agoGuy HedgecoeBBC NewsReporting fromMadrid, SpainThe five Spanish passengers who died in a helicopter crash in the Hudson...

BBC Repair Shop star Geoff Harvey got TV break while driving a hearse

The Repair Shop's pinball and arcade machine expert Geoff Harvey has opened up about his unusual path into television. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk the pinball and arcade machine expert who...

Italy’s oldest city that’s a 10,000-year-old ancient paradise carved into a rock

The UK is full of stunning travel spots, but for those looking to venture a little further, Italy is always a popular choice. From Rome’s historic landmarks to the canals of Venice and the rolling...

Spanish couple killed in helicopter crash were corporate aristocracy

Spanish couple killed in helicopter crash were corporate aristocracy1 hour agoGuy HedgecoeBBC NewsReporting fromMadrid, SpainThe five Spanish passengers who died in a helicopter crash in the Hudson...

Spanish couple killed in helicopter crash were corporate aristocracy

Spanish couple killed in helicopter crash were corporate aristocracy26 minutes agoGuy HedgecoeBBC NewsReporting fromMadrid, SpainBBCThe five Spanish passengers who died in a helicopter crash in the...

Truth about Jayne Mansfield's tragic death to be exposed in emotional new documentary

Law and Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay is stepping behind the camera to direct a feature length HBO documentary about her Hollywood bombshell mother Jayne Mansfield. The movie titled My Mom Jayne...

Harry Styles finally gets go ahead to build £30m mansion - but there's a catch

Harry Styles has been given the green light to construct a new £30million mansion in Hampstead, North London. Despite receiving approval from Barnet Council, the permission comes with a unique...

The beautiful Italian island that's 30C in July and just as pretty as Sicily or Sardinia

When most travellers think of Italian island getaways, Sicily and Sardinia tend to steal the spotlight. But, in the Tyrrhenian Sea, just an hour’s ferry ride from Naples, Ischia is a volcanic jewel...

'He was like an angel...it was just a beautiful to hear his voice'

The Carousel Ball (Image: Getty)BEE GEES icon Robin Gibb never got over the death of his twin brother Maurice and suffered recurring dreams in which they would laugh and joke together as a band.In a...

Waking up with a Banksy on your wall: The differing fortunes of two homeowners

Waking up with a Banksy on your wall: The differing fortunes of two homeowners17 minutes agoJames PeakPresenter, The Banksy StoryAFPSam was lying in bed one morning when her tenant in a house she...

Woman contacted by stranger on DNA site - and the truth about her birth unravelled

Woman contacted by stranger on DNA site - and the truth about her birth unravelled7 hours agoJim ReedHealth reporter•jim_reedFamily handoutSusan was no more than puzzled when she saw the first...