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Archaeologists stunned by discovery of human relics in 150,000-year-old rainforest

A groundbreaking study has shown that humans lived in rainforests approximately 150,000 years ago, much earlier than previously thought, suggesting that rainforests may have played a significant role...

The country home to Europe's heaviest drinkers - not the UK or Germany

When it comes to alcohol consumption, most might assume Germany or the UK with its pub tradition would top the charts. But according to the latest figures, neither holds the title of Europe’s...

Brianna Ghey's mother criticises government over online safety

Brianna Ghey's mother criticises government over online safety34 minutes agoLaura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurakWarrington Police / PACampaigner Esther Ghey has told...

'I visited one of UK's creepiest dark tourism spots and it was terrifying'

A Welsh man visited one of the UK's creepiest places and was terrified when he set foot into the chapel which has become a hot spot for dark tourism. Christopher Lee visited St Govan’s Chapel and...

Grammy Award nominee Amadou Bagayoko dies after 'long illness'

Grammy Award nominee Amadou Bagayoko has died at the age of 70 after a "long illness". His son-in-law confirmed the sad news that the Malian singer had died. His manager Yannick Tardy confirmed...

Margot Robbie spotted filming new movie in Yorkshire Dales

Dales welcomes Margot Robbie for movie shoot2 hours agoHayley CoyleBBC News, YorkshireSplashRural North Yorkshire is having its Hollywood moment. The latest production to be filmed in the region is a...

James Bond legend dies as tributes flood in for 'iconic' star

James Bond poster creator, painter and illustrator Robert E. McGinnis has died at the age of 99. The artist died March 10 in Old Greenwich, Conneticut but the news is only now becoming public. It was...

The UK town dubbed one of the 'worst' with no supermarket that's now being transformed

A town once dubbed the “worst shopping destination” in Britain is finally starting to turn things around. Kirkby in Merseyside is just six miles from Liverpool and was voted the worst place to...

Yoko Ono's genuine feelings for The Beatles' Paul McCartney exposed after 'resentment'

An author has shared insights into Yoko Ono's true feelings towards Sir Paul McCartney after a period of "resentment and backbiting". In his 2025 biography 'Yoko', David Sheff delves into the...

Doctor Who's David Tennant names his best films including 'old-fashioned' choice

Actor David Tennant has featured in a wide range of film and TV shows since he kicked off his acting career at the young age of 16. Over the years, people have seen the 53-year-old in the likes of...

Hezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken group

Hezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken group46 minutes agoHugo BachegaBBC Middle East correspondent•hugobachegaReporting fromSouthern LebanonReutersLast year, on 17 September, at...

What the president announced - and why it matters

What Trump has announced on tariffs and why it matters1 hour agoUS President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on goods from countries across the world, on what he called "Liberation Day".He...

Trump's tariffs are a longtime goal fulfilled - and his biggest gamble yet

Trump's tariffs are a longtime goal fulfilled - and his biggest gamble yet3 hours agoAnthony ZurcherNorth America correspondent•@awzurcherDonald Trump's politics have shifted considerably over his...

Women to continue having babies later in life, says ONS

Women to continue having babies later, says ONS5 hours agoJames GregoryBBC NewsGetty ImagesWomen in England and Wales are likely to continue having babies later in life, and having smaller families,...

Women to continue having babies later, says ONS

Women to continue having babies later, says ONS1 hour agoJames GregoryBBC NewsGetty ImagesWomen in England and Wales are likely to continue having babies later in life, and having smaller families,...

Canary Islands' hopes for sunshine dashed as Tenerife and Lanzarote issued weather alerts

Just days after the Spanish mainland begins to recover after weeks of bad weather, the Canary Islands archipelago, off the coast of North Africa, is now also set for a battering. Multiple yellow,...

BGT's Susan Boyle looks very different now as she sends fan wild with huge announcement

In 2009, Susan Boyle rocked the nation as she joined the Britain’s Got Talent stage and unexpectedly belted out an astounding rendition of the 1980 hit I Dreamed a Dream. The then 47-year-old...

Val Kilmer 'still loved' Hollywood star he 'cried over for 6 months' after 'painful' split

Val Kilmer confessed to having one true love among his numerous high-profile romances.The Top Gun actor has dated the likes of Cindy Crawford, Angelina Jolie, and Cher, but it was his split from...

Trevor Lock, hero of Iranian embassy siege, dies aged 85

Trevor Lock, hero of Iranian embassy siege, dies aged 8524 minutes agoRuth ComerfordBBC NewsGetty ImagesTrevor Lock, the policeman who was taken hostage in a siege on the Iranian embassy in 1980, has...

Inside the UK's <b class='text-danger'>1980</b>s VHS shop that's loved by American tourists

Inside the UK's 1980s VHS shop that's loved by American tourists

Rob Lane, 50, and Chris Annable, 48, operate 'The Straight To Video - 80s Video Shop' in Alfreton, Derbyshire, boasting an impressive collection of nearly 1,000 original VHS tapes, previously used...