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Spain 'parasite' warning as wild animals run rampant in towns

Wild boars have been venturing more frequently into urban areas across Spain in recent years, a trend largely driven by prolonged drought conditions. The ongoing climate challenges have led to a...

Brits face £500 fines for wearing bikinis on popular holiday island

British tourists could face fines of more than £500 for wearing bikinis and speedos in certain areas of a popular European holiday island. Many popular tourist destinations have introduced rules to...

'World's oldest man' aged 125 reveals 'superfood' he has every day and can't live without

Marcelino Abad Tolentino, affectionately known as 'Mashico', has reached the grand age of 125, making him not only Peru's oldest living man but potentially the world's. Celebrating his 125th birthday...

UK’s best seaside town to move to gets almost perfect score of 98.83 - full list of top 10

When people used to think of Margate, they'd think of a tired seaside town littered with derelict buildings. But today, the place is the gem of the Kent coast. In fact, Margate is so popular and...

Sarah Brown describes death of premature daughter as 'greatest loss'

Sarah Brown has described the death of her premature baby daughter as "the greatest loss". Jennifer died in January 2002, 10 days after she was born at 33 weeks, seven weeks premature.Mrs Brown and...

A third of teachers reported misogyny among pupils last week, survey suggests

A third of teachers reported misogyny among pupils last week, survey suggests32 minutes agoKate McGoughEducation producerElaine DunkleyEducation correspondent•@bbcelaineBBC News / Kate McGoughMore...

UK investigating claims green fuel contains virgin palm oil

UK investigating claims green fuel contains virgin palm oil32 minutes agoMatt McGrath and Mark PoyntingBBC Climate & ScienceAlamyThe UK government is investigating a fast-growing "green fuel"...

Scientists bring back incredible animal that's been extinct for 10,000

Dire wolves – long extinct and made famous by Game of Thrones – have been brought back to life more than 10,000 years after disappearing from the face of the Earth. Three dire wolf pups have been...

Tutankhamun breakthrough as Boy King's tomb 'hid a 3,000-year-old ritual'

The famous Boy King pharaoh, Tutankhamun, ruled Ancient Egypt from around 1332 - 1323 BC. He ascended the throne at just nine years old but died unexpectedly at the age of around 18.His tomb was...

Scientists breakthrough as mystery over two huge continents torn apart could be solved

New research has discovered that a continental breakup that took place 135 million years ago brought major destruction. The splitting of South America and Africa saw an outburst of 16 million cubic...

I'll only sign US tariffs deal if it suits UK, says prime minister

PM: I'll only sign US tariffs deal if it suits UK2 hours agoJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter, BBC News•@_JennyMcKiernanEPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockSir Keir Starmer has pledged to only sign a trade...

F1 legend Jackie Stewart reveals distressing moment of wife's dementia decline

Sir Jackie Stewart: 'My wife lives in a new world'3 hours agoNikki FoxBBC health correspondent, East of EnglandMotor racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart has emotionally recounted the moment his wife...

Moment parachutist left dangling on stadium roof

Moment parachutist left dangling on stadium roofVideo shows the moment a parachutist got caught on the roof of a stadium ahead of a rugby match. Two parachutists delivering the match ball landed...

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...

Pompeii breakthrough as two incredible 'life-sized' sculptures discovered in ancient tomb

Since its discovery in the late 16th century, excavations of Pompeii's ruins have continued to shed light on the city's incredible life before it was buried by volcanic ash in 79 AD. A new discovery...

Tutankhamun breakthrough after 'unexpected' DNA results emerge from tests on Boy King

Though he reigned for less than ten years, Tutankhamun, widely known as the Boy King, has become Ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaoh.His enduring legacy owes much to the spectacular discovery of...

Archaeologists discover creepy 2,400-year-old 'puppets' inside ancient pyramid

Archaeologists have uncovered five ceramic figurines, believed to have been used in rituals, atop a pre-Columbian pyramid structure in El Salvador.These figurines, often referred to as "puppets,"...

Archaeological breakthrough as ‘lost city’ found 4,000ft underground in shock discovery

Archaeologists have said they have discovered a "lost city" 4,000 feet underground that would reshape how we view Ancient Egypt and human history in general. It would also change what we know about...

Yellowstone volcano: USGS finds seven huge magma chambers below supervolcano

A group of US Geological Survey (USGS) geologists have discovered signs of rhyolitic volcanism in the northeast-shifting Yellowstone caldera. The Yellowstone Caldera, a volcanic caldera and...

Construction starts on UK's first man-made lake in 30 years that will cost £340m to build

Construction has begun on the UK’s first man-made lake in more than three decades. The £340million Havant Thicket Reservoir in Hampshire is what’s being hailed as a milestone for the country’s...