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Miraculous moment man buried for 5 days under Myanmar earthquake rubble pulled out alive

A hotel worker was pulled out from beneath the Myanmar earthquake rubble in the early hours of this morning. The 26-year-old was shockingly found alive as he was rescued by a joint Myanmar-Turkish...

Nigel Farage gets British bulldog tattoo in April Fools' gag

Nigel Farage kicked off his party's local election campaign for Cambridgeshire County Council by being tattooed with a British bulldog and posing with a novelty key to 10 Downing Street. Sitting in...

Experts predict Nigel Farage and Reform UK could be big winners in May 1 local elections

All eyes will be on Reform UK in May’s local elections according to experts, who predicted the insurgent party could score dramatic upset victories. Think tank the Local Government Information Unit...

Sexual predator Craig France jailed for 10 years for filming vile sex attacks

A “depraved” sexual predator who hoarded thousands of photographs and videos he had secretly filmed of himself abusing unconscious women at his home, has been jailed for 10 years. Craig France,...

Myanmar earthquake: Rescue efforts continue as 'smell of dead bodies permeates streets'

Myanmar was left devastated after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake, one of the deadliest to ever strike the country, hit it on Friday. The huge tremor hit close to the city of Mandalay at about 12.50pm...

Lib Dems aim to become 'party of Middle England'

Lib Dems aim to become 'party of Middle England'20 minutes agoJoshua NevettPolitical reporterPA MediaLiberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said he wants to replace the Conservatives as the "party...

Full list of 45 areas on flood alert as warnings issued - check your area

Warm and sunny weather forecasts haven't been enough to offset the risk of flooding in regions across the UK, with 45 warnings and alerts currently in force. While Brits kick off a long-awaited week...

190-mile road trip with stunning lagoons, forests and wildlife is a nature lover's dream

A 190-mile road trip route across South Africa has been deemed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for wildlife lovers with a passion for exploring. The route runs from Mossel Bay to the mouth of the...

Prince Harry is architect of his own downfall — and one huge absence is telling

Prince Harry has always been a polarising figure, but the lack of defence in the wake of fresh allegations against him is telling. Once the monarchy’s golden boy, he has spent years burning bridges...

Myanmar quake toll passes 1,600 as people dig for survivors with bare hands

Myanmar quake toll passes 1,600 as people dig for survivors with bare hands2 hours agoBBC BurmeseThe number of people known to have died following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar has risen to...

Myanmar earthquake first major disaster since Donald Trump cut aid agency

Myanmar's earthquake is the first major natural disaster since Donald Trump cut the United States' aid agency. The US President pledged help in response to the devastating quake on the same day the...

Europe’s incredible £25bn motorway connecting two countries over 800 miles

An 800-mile European road that connects two countries is getting a £25 billion revamp.E39 is an 830-mile road in Norway and Denmark, running from Klett, just south of Trondheim, to Aalborg via...

Myanmar earthquake death toll spikes as rescuers dig through rubble with bare hands

The number of people killed in Myanmar's devastating earthquake has surpassed 1,600 as rescuers race to find survivors. The country's military-led government said 1,644 people have died, with 3,408...

'A noose around our neck': Residents driven out by UK's largest road tunnel

'A noose around our neck': Residents driven out by UK's largest road tunnel8 hours agoLewis Adams & Stuart WoodwardBBC News, EssexStuart Woodward/BBCThe Lower Thames Crossing will become the...

Foreign Office travel advice for Thailand after Bangkok hit by earthquake

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued an updated travel advisory for Thailand following a 8.2-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, which sent strong tremors across...

EU civil war over Donald Trump tariffs as Italy PM slaps down Brussels

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni branded the idea of picking sides between Europe and the United States as both “childish” and “superficial”. Since Donald Trump took office in January, a...

Hairy Bikers Dave Myers death update as final motorbike makes five-figure sum

Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers’ final motorbike has been sold at auction for a staggering five-figure sum after the star’s tragic death to cancer. Dave succumbed to the disease in 2024, leaving...

Government to build homes on surplus MoD land as part of 1.5m pledge

Thousands of new homes are to be built on surplus Ministry of Defence (MoD) land as part of new plans unveiled by the Labour Government. The homes, some of which are expected to be for troops, their...

Army in full control of Khartoum, Sudan military leader says

Army in full control of Khartoum, Sudan military leader says17 minutes agoBarbara Plett UsherBBC News, Port SudanSovereignty Council of SudanSudan's military leader, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has...

Woman with terminal cancer 'violated' as hospital staff 'share photos of her in surgery'

A terminally ill woman has spoken out about her 'violation and humiliation' after she alleges that several staff members at Addenbrooke's Hospital inappropriately accessed her medical records and...