Snake halts Japanese bullet trains after wrapping around power line32 minutes agoHafsa KhalilBBC NewsGetty ImagesOne of Japan's busiest bullet train lines came to a halt after a snake tangled itself...
Israeli reservists speak out against Gaza war as pressure on Netanyahu grows2 hours agoPaul AdamsBBC News, JerusalemGetty ImagesIsrael's war in Gaza grinds on, but opposition is growing.In recent...
Several FBI agents have been reassigned after they were captured in photographs kneeling at a racial justice protest in Washington, sparked by the death of George Floyd in 2020, according to two...
Health officials have issued an urgent alert after a potentially deadly form of meningitis was confirmed in the UK — with all recent cases linked to travel to Saudi Arabia.The UK Health Security...
Malta's golden passport scheme breaks EU law, top court rules17 hours agoMegan FisherBBC NewsGetty ImagesMalta's so-called golden passport scheme that lets people become citizens through financial...
North Korea has showcased a formidable new naval weapon this week, with state media announcing the deployment of a potent arsenal aboard its latest 'Cheo Hyun' class warship.Supreme Leader Kim Jong...
Government not taking climate seriously - advisers41 minutes agoMark Poynting and Justin RowlattBBC Climate & ScienceGetty ImagesThe government has made very little progress in preparing the UK...
A massive blast at Iran’s largest port which killed more than 100 and maimed 1,000 more was a cargo of rocket fuel for ballistic missiles exploding, it was claimed today. The fuel is reported to...
Canada gave a resounding two fingers up to Donald Trump in Monday’s national election. The US president’s months spent demanding that the British Commonwealth nation become America’s 51st state...
Spain rules out cyber attack - but what could have caused power cut?3 hours agoGeorgina RannardClimate and science reporterHafsa KhalilBBC NewsGetty ImagesThe Spanish grid operator has ruled out a...
The cyberattack suffered by Marks and Spencer's supermarkets has been linked to the hacking group named Scattered Spider. The attack, which has impaired the grocer's online services for customers,...
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a £50 million masterplan to shake up the high street in the North West, with six new stores set to open their doors in 2025. The high street favourite is launching a...
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Spain rules out cyber attack - but what could have caused power cut?2 hours agoGeorgina RannardClimate and science reporterHafsa KhalilBBC NewsGetty ImagesThe Spanish grid operator has ruled out a...
Portugal has laid the blame for a massive power blackout on Spain after cuts sparked chaos across the Iberian Peninsula. One of Europe’s severest blackouts grounded flights, paralysed public...
Israel releases Gaza medic detained during deadly attack, Red Crescent says21 minutes agoDavid GrittenBBC NewsPRCSThe Israeli military has released a Palestinian paramedic detained when Israeli...
Temperatures to reach 29C in warmest start to May on record1 hour agoSimon KingLead Weather PresenterMaia DaviesBBC NewsPA MediaTemperatures could reach 29C (82F) this week, after the warmest day of...
A Brit holidaying in Barcelona has admitted he has learned from his mistake after his holiday was hugely impacted by the widespread power outages being experienced in Spain and Portugal.Blackouts in...
The rapid remaking of a nation, in 100 days2 days agoAnthony Zurcher and Tom GeogheganBBC News, WashingtonBBCDuring last year's presidential campaign, Donald Trump constantly repeated his intention...
A Spaniard has shared what people really did when the power went out.Spain and Portugal were hit with a major blackout on Monday, April 28 with widespread disruption across both countries. Residents...