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Gaza parents desperate as children face starvation under Israeli blockade

Gaza parents desperate as children face starvation under Israeli blockadeThe UN has called for urgent international action to get aid into Gaza, amid fresh warnings that nearly half a million people...

Thieves who plotted to kill man behind Britain's largest cash robbery jailed for 30 years

Museum thieves jailed for cage fighter murder plot1 hour agoThomas MackintoshBBC NewsReporting fromOld BaileyMet PoliceA gang of thieves from London who stole ancient artefacts from a Swiss museum...

Gang jailed for plotting to kill cagefighter involved in Britain's biggest ever heist

Daniel Kelly, Stewart Ahearne and Louis Ahearne (left to right) (Image: PA)A robbery gang who plotted to kill a career criminal convicted of Britain’s largest ever cash heist, have been jailed....

American tourist visits world's narrowest city - 'everyone is super-friendly'

This city is widely considered to be the narrowest in the world with some parts being only 98 feet wide. The bustling city of Yanjin, China, with its narrow skyscrapers of all kinds of colours that...

Real reason Roger Moore quit 'disgusting' James Bond role

It’s been four years since actor Daniel Craig walked away from the iconic character of James Bond, admitting that after 15 years he felt “empty” and “emotionally exhausted”. Since his exit,...

Ancient Egypt town linked to Tutankhamun found by archaeologists after 3,400 years

Archaeologists have discovered an Egyptian settlement likely built by Tutankhamun's father around 3,400 years ago in a huge breakthrough.Until now, it was thought that Kom el-Nugus - a historic site...

Bill Gates's children will only inherit tiny portion of his £78bn fortune

Bill Gates has revealed his three children will receive less than 1% of his staggering $101.2 (£78.68) billion fortune. Although this may not seem like a lot due to Bill’s eyewatering net worth...

US could be bombing Iran by weekend if Tehran doesn't fall in line

IF Iran does not sit down with US diplomats to discuss scrapping its nuclear ambitions on Saturday, massive bombing raids - and the prospect of an extended and costly US/Iran conflict could result, a...

Cleopatra's tomb poised to finally be found after 'miracle' discovery in Egypt

A significant archaeological find has been made in the ancient Egyptian city of Taposiris Magna, which could finally see the discovery of Cleopatra VII’s long-lost tomb. A tunnel, partially...

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...

The world's most expensive antique worth £60m

This one special item fetched a huge amount of money when it went to auction and it’s retained the title of most expensive antique ever since. The world of antiques is filled with rare treasures,...

Videos show aftermath of Israeli strike on school-turned-shelter in Gaza

Videos show aftermath of Israeli strike on school-turned-shelter in GazaOn Thursday at least 27 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli air strike on a school-turned-shelter in northern Gaza,...

47-year-old says anti-ageing cream has left skin 'brighter and more elastic' for under £20

If you’re looking to add a new anti-ageing skincare product to your routine, we’ve found a trending moisturiser that shoppers claim helps brighten, hydrate, and smooth out wrinkles. To top it...

Massive capital city just 18 years old that cost £14 billion to build

An ultra-modern city in Asia which is only 18 years old and cost billions to build looks like something from the future. Many Asian countries are at the forefront of innovation when it comes to their...

Clive Revill dead: Star Wars legend dies aged 94 after battle with dementia

Star Wars, Transformers and Batman legend Clive Revill died at at a care facility in Los Angeles the age of 94 after a long battle with dementia. His daughter confirmed he news to the Hollywood...

The museum thieves' murder plot that was solved by an iPad caked in mud

The discovery of an iPad found caked in mud on the foreshore of the River Thames led to the untangling of an international web of organised crime. The item found downstream of the O2 Arena in...

How an iPad dug up from the Thames solved museum thieves' murder plot

How an iPad dug up from the Thames solved museum thieves' murder plot54 minutes agoThomas MackintoshBBC News, LondonMet PoliceA Ming vase stolen from a Swiss museum. A shooting at a comedian's house...

Museum burglars guilty of cage fighter murder plot

Museum burglars guilty of cage fighter murder plot1 hour agoThomas MackintoshBBC NewsReporting fromOld BaileyJeremy BrittonReporting fromOld BaileyGetty ImagesThree men from south-east London who...