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The world’s ‘tallest’ dam costing £8<b class='text-danger'>bn</b> to build

The world’s ‘tallest’ dam costing £8bn to build

Construction is underway on what will be the world's largest dam. At 1,099 feet tall, it is an impressive plan and is costing a whopping £8 billion, according to the latest estimates. The Rogun Dam...

Trump's frantic week of peace brokering hints at what he really wants

Trump's frantic week of peace brokering hints at what he really wants17 hours agoJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondent•@BBCJLandaleBBC"There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks...

'I visited the word’s most ‘disappointing cities’ - this is why I absolutely loved it'

Last year, I booked a trip to Istanbul on a whim. I’d heard the usual mix of opinions, some raved about the food and architecture, others warned me it was “overhyped” and “too chaotic.” But...

Is Britain really inching back towards the EU?

Is Britain really inching back towards the EU?10 hours agoBBCDamian GrammaticasPolitical correspondentLuke MintzBBC NewsListen to Damian read this articleOn a warm morning earlier this month, a group...

European Commission wrong to deny release of von der Leyen messages, court says

European Commission wrong to deny release of von der Leyen messages, court says1 day agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorLUDOVIC MARIN/AFPThe European Commission was wrong to refuse to release text...

Is Britain really inching back towards the EU?

Is Britain really inching back towards the EU?52 minutes agoBBCDamian Grammaticas and Luke MintzBBC NewsOn a warm morning earlier this month, a group of Metropolitan Police diplomatic protection...

Meghan Markle breaks with tradition as Duchess sports three royal rings in new snap

Meghan Markle appeared to break with tradition in a new photo she posted on social media. The Duchess of Sussex took to her brand As Ever's official Instagram account on Wednesday to post a new snap...

Meghan Markle breaks with tradition as Duchess sports three royal rings in new snap

Solving over-tourism crisis – and how it can benefit British holidaymakers

In May, 1967 a skinny, pale junior schoolboy from a rural market town celebrated his seventh birthday with his parents. Not at home under the big skies of East Anglia, but in Malgrat de Mar, a beach...

European Commission wrong to deny release of von der Leyen messages, court says

European Commission wrong to deny release of von der Leyen messages, court says47 minutes agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorLUDOVIC MARIN/AFPThe European Commission was wrong to refuse to release...

Trump touts $142<b class='text-danger'>bn</b> arms deal on Saudi visit and lifts sanctions on Syria

Trump touts $142bn arms deal on Saudi visit and lifts sanctions on Syria

Trump touts $142bn arms deal on Saudi visit and lifts sanctions on Syria27 minutes agoBernd Debusmann JrBBC News, Washington DCUS President Donald Trump has said the US has "no stronger partner" than...

Nissan to cut 11,000 more jobs and shut seven factories

Nissan to cut 11,000 more jobs and shut seven factoriesJust nowTom EspinerBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesJapanese carmaker Nissan has said it will cut another 11,000 jobs globally and shut...

Rapper Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times in California prison attack

Rapper Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times in California prison attack36 minutes agoChristal HayesBBC News, Los AngelesGetty ImagesRapper Tory Lanez has been rushed to hospital after he was stabbed 14 times...

Creepy encounter at B&B as family finds painting resembling their son

The Stevenson family experienced a holiday like no other when they stumbled upon a startling "painting of their son" in a supposedly "spooky" bed and breakfast. After relocating from the UK to Sweden...

'Game-changing' John Frieda set that makes thinning hair 'immediately' thicker on sale

A mane lacking thickness and volume can make hair styling a struggle: fine strands can lead to limp volume, less hold and tresses that appears greasy too quickly. However, a quality thickening...

Pope Leo appeals for no more war in first Sunday address

Pope Leo appeals for no more war in first Sunday address3 hours agoAnna LamcheBBC NewsReporting fromLondonSarah RainsfordCorrespondentReporting fromRomePope Leo XIV appealed for "no more war" in a...

Chinese firms ‘interested in joining’ £9<b class='text-danger'>bn</b> Russian project right next to NATO coast

Chinese firms ‘interested in joining’ £9bn Russian project right next to NATO coast

Chinese companies have shown an interest in joining a huge £9.1billion Russian project off the coast of a NATO country. The Ust-Luga liquified natural gas (LNG) scheme is a large-scale export...

The £10.5<b class='text-danger'>bn</b> project set to boost Russian economy as Putin makes huge admission

The £10.5bn project set to boost Russian economy as Putin makes huge admission

A huge project thought to cost more than £10billion is set to provide a boost to the Russian economy as the country's President, Vladimir Putin admits that a crucial piece of infrastructure has...

Labour to unveil big immigration plans next week - but will they win back votes?

Labour to unveil big immigration plans next week - but will they win back votes?19 hours agoLaura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurakBBC"A failed free market experiment"...

Trump praises 'friendly, constructive' US-China trade talks

Trump praises 'friendly, constructive' US-China trade talks 2 hours agoJamie WhiteheadBBC NewsDonald Trump says there has been a "total reset" in US-China trade relations following the first day of...