A UK city's been crowned the nicest in Britain - after researchers found they are the most likely to say "Good Morning" and open doors for strangers than anywhere else. But while Liverpool earned...
China’s claim to have seized a tiny sandbank in the South China Sea fits into Beijing’s “established pattern of illegal pressure” in the region, according to an expert. State media in China...
Jonnies, rubbers, protection, sheath - whatever you call them, condoms are a simple and easy way to avoid unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. And by far the biggest name in town...
The conclave to elect the next pope will begin on May 7, the Vatican has announced. Following the death of Pope Francis, some 135 cardinal electors will take part and vote for the new...
There are signs Trump could be ready to retreat on tariffs12 hours agoFaisal IslamEconomics editor•@faisalislamBBCOver the past week I have crossed a radically changing North America, from Arizona...
It is almost unbelievable that we are even having this debate. Yet here we are — people taking to the streets to protest the Supreme Court’s ruling that a woman is, in fact, a biological woman....
A UK city has received a huge boost as its railway station is reopened after a £10million revamp. Salford Central station, which has seen a significant increase in customers over the years, is...
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Donald Trump’s state visit to Britain is almost certain to happen in the first two weeks of September and is almost certain to involve a blockbuster address to parliament. The US president is...
An iconic Supermarine Spitfire (MK Vb) pictured in 1941 (Image: Getty)That the defeat of Germany and victory in Europe was possible at all in 1945 was not something that hinged solely upon the...
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This Morning star Dr. Alex George has broken his silence after he was let go from his position after a four-year tenure by Sir Keir Starmer in the Labour administration. The ITV star, who first...
With the glorious arrival of sunshine, so begins the planning of UK getaways. Turns out road trip interest has been soaring on the internet, with searches for “best UK road trips” up by 21% in...
Scientists have sounded the alarm over a common kitchen spice, warning that it could interfere with the effectiveness of prescription drugs. While a dash here and there is likely harmless, 'excessive...
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Israel launches air strike on Beirut16 minutes agoHugo BachegaBBC Middle East CorrespondentJessica RawnsleyBBC NewsReutersIsrael carried out an air strike on Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday,...
Throughout the early years of his career, Peter Purves became one of the most famous faces of children’s TV as a presenter on Blue Peter. After joining in 1967, he fronted the show alongside his...
"Tomorrow while I’m speaking passionately to Welsh farmers about cows and badgers and bovine TB, Freddie’s most intimate personal effects, and writings that were part of what we shared for so...