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John Lennon's one savage Beatles remark which left him 'weeping into hands'

John Lennon was "was under immense psychological pressure" and worried for his bandmates safety when his remarks that The Beatles were more popular than Jesus led to death threats. Worried for the...

Mykonos sees severe flooding after storm as tourists told to stay away

Greek islands Paros and Mykonos were hit with a severe storm on Monday, March 31, which triggered widespread flooding across the islands.The Cyclades region, including the Greek islands of Paros,...

Is Beyond Paradise on Netflix? How to watch BBC crime drama

The third season of Beyond Paradise, the spin-off show to BBC crime drama Death in Paradise, premiered last week to rave reviews from viewers. Starring Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton as Detective...

Health alert as UK hospital outbreaks linked to 'rapidly emerging' fungal infection

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has sounded the alarm over a "previously rarely detected" fungal infection that is "rapidly emerging" across England. This invading fungus, known as Candidozyma...

Le Pen's right-wing European allies condemn court verdict as threat to democracy

Le Pen's right-wing European allies condemn court verdict as threat to democracy6 hours agoKatya AdlerEurope editorGetty Images/BBCMarine Le Pen is an icon of France's nationalist right: one of the...

Shock Le Pen verdict rocks French far right

Shock Le Pen verdict rocks French far right11 hours agoHugh SchofieldParis correspondentGetty Images"Incredible." That was the single word uttered under her breath by Marine Le Pen as she stormed out...

'Je suis Marine': European rightwingers react to Le Pen ban

'Je suis Marine': European rightwingers react to Le Pen ban39 minutes agoKatya AdlerEurope editorGetty Images/BBCMarine Le Pen is an icon of France's nationalist right: one of the country's...

One Irish city has been named 'best in the world' for its food

Dublin has been recognised as one of the top 10 capital cities worldwide - and it's all thanks to its food.Food isn't just a necessity for survival, but it also serves as a cultural language. Cities...

Ex-Archbishop's forgiveness of serial Church abuser may re-traumatise victims

In his first interview since quitting the top job at the Church of England in November, the former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby revealed to the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg that he forgives...

Sunshine for the UK this week with temperatures set to hit 20C

BBC Weather Watchers / Step counterBen RichLead Weather Presenter2 hours ago53 CommentsApril showers are unlikely to be much of a feature as we move into the new month.Instead the UK weather promises...

Prince Harry in PR crisis as charity boss makes bombshell accusations

Forget the endless carousel of Sussex fails. There are opinions galore about Sussex Netflix deals and Sussex "exclusives" feeding the algorithmic maw. But Sentebalegate is far more worrying. Strip...

Body found a year ago in UK beauty spot finally identified as missing mum

A body found a year ago in a UK beauty spot has been identified as a missing mother. The body was discovered in March last year in the River Mersey at Chorlton, Manchester. Now, after a major...

'Nothing is left' - BBC witnesses earthquake destruction in Myanmar's capital

'Nothing is left' - Myanmar's capital reels from earthquakeThe BBC is in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw to see the destruction caused by a powerful earthquake that struck on Friday. It hit central...

Primark CEO resigns after allegations of 'inappropriate behaviour'

Primark CEO Paul Marchant has stepped down from his role after admitting an "error of judgement" amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a woman.Following an investigation by external...

Decision day in court for Marine Le Pen's French presidential hopes

Decision day in court for Marine Le Pen's French presidential hopes1 hour agoHugh SchofieldBBC News, ParisReutersFrance's Marine Le Pen faces a make-or-break moment on Monday, as a judge rules on...

Decision day in court for Marine Le Pen's French presidential hopes

Decision day in court for Marine Le Pen's French presidential hopes1 hour agoHugh SchofieldBBC News, ParisReutersFrance's Marine Le Pen faces a make-or-break moment on Monday, as a judge rules on...

'Turkish' barbers across UK raided over money-laundering and crime fears

A nationwide investigation is underway into the rise in Turkish-style barber shops on high streets over fears that premises are being used by gangsters for money laundering and other organised crime....

What a mug! sales slump for Sir Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer is just about the most unpopular Prime Minister in history, when it comes to the Toby Jug-buying public.He and 21 former occupants of No 10 have been immortalised by Staffordshire...

Briton praised for tackling Amsterdam knife attack suspect

Briton praised for tackling Amsterdam knife attack suspect30 minutes agoLauren TurnerBBC NewsEPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockA British man has been praised for tackling a suspected knifeman to the ground in...

The pretty seaside city in world's 'happiest country' just 22 miles from Nordic capital

Picture yourself walking down cobbled streets lined with old dollhouse-like wooden houses in pastel colours. Enter some of them, and come across quality restaurants, handcraft and homeware shops, or...