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New Pope Leo XIV's surprising link to the Falklands – why it could be bad news for the UK

The Catholic Church chose its new leader, thus succeeding the Argentine Jorge Bergoglio, better known as Pope Francis, who died on April 21. On May 8, the new pontiff was chosen, Robert Francis...

Prince Andrew breaks cover after being barred from VE Day celebrations

Prince Andrew has been spotted riding in Windsor after being warned he would be a distraction if he attended the VE Day celebrations. The Duke of York would no doubt have wished to attend, being a...

MoD investigates major security breach involving leaked special forces IDs online

The Ministry of Defence is probing a major security breach after the identities of special forces soldiers were inadvertently published online.The names and ranks of at least 20 elite...

Inside the tiny 'peaceful' UK village that Beyoncé and Jay-Z could move to

Richard Davis says the well-known faces who already live in the area are very pleasant (Image: Tim Merry)The Cotswolds are among the most picturesque landscapes in the UK, containing many prime...

Inside the tiny 'peaceful' UK village that Beyoncé and Jay-Z could move to

Richard Davis says the well-known faces who already live in the area are very pleasant (Image: Tim Merry)The Cotswolds are among the most picturesque landscapes in the UK, containing many prime...

Falklands row erupts as Argentine expert lashes out over 'act violating our sovereignty'

An expert in Argentina has hit out at plans to extract millions of barrels from a giant oil field near the Falkland Islands. The venture, expected to cost £3 billion, is a partnership between...

Donald Trump plan exposes one terrifying hole in UK defence capabilities

If recent reportage is to be believed, US President Donald Trump plans to build a ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence shield to monitor potential enemy threats to the USA and US interests around the...

Francis: Traditional Pope from Latin America who changed Catholic Church

Francis: Traditional Pope from Latin America who changed Catholic Church 26 minutes agoAPHis ascension to the papacy heralded many firsts.Francis was the first Pope from the Americas or the Southern...

Francis: Traditional Pope from Latin America who changed Catholic Church

Keir Starmer sparks fears of witch hunt against British Troubles veterans

Veterans fear a new witch-hunt of Northern Ireland soldiers after Labour set out plans to repeal legal protections which could see former service personnel subjected to “two tier” justice. The...

Keir Starmer drops biggest clue yet he wants to fool voters with theatre

After months of dithering, division and damaging decisions, last weekend the Labour Government finally found something they want to act urgently on: not illegal immigration, not inflation, not...

Nigel Farage and Reform UK have one huge hole in party that should worry supporters

Reform UK's star is rising in the run up to May's council elections and the Runcorn by-election, in both of which Reform is expected to win big, likely picking up its newest MP. Understandably the...

Fury as Labour accused of 'indefensible incompetence' for allowing British Steel collapse

There were furious scenes in Parliament this morning as Tories accused Labour of “indefensible incompetence” for almost allowing British Steel to collapse. Shadow Business Secretary Andrew...

New Falklands row erupts as major country defends Argentina's right to islands

Argentina’s controversial claim on the Falkland Islands has been backed by Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi, stoking tensions over the remote British overseas territory in the South Atlantic. In...

UK 'Iron Dome' won't protect towns and cities from Russian missiles

British towns and cities will remain unprotected against Russian missile attacks under current plans, expert have warned. As tensions continue to mount with Moscow, calls have been increasing for the...

Donald Trump's 'outrageous act of aggression' is Falklands 'biggest threat' since invasion

Liberal Democrats have demanded support for the Falklands after it was claimed Donald Trump's "outrageous act of aggression" could be the island's "biggest threat" since Argentina's invasion. Sir Ed...

Stocks plunge as China retaliates to Trump tariffs

Stocks plunge as China retaliates to Trump tariffs5 hours agoNatalie ShermanBusiness reporters, BBC NewsGetty ImagesStock market turmoil deepened on Friday, as China hit back at tariffs announced by...

Tourist arrested after leaving can of Coke for the world's most isolated tribe

A "reckless" and "idiotic" American tourist was arrested after illegally visiting the world's most isolated tribe and leaving behind a can of Coke. Known for killing intruders and firing arrows at...

Donald Trump imposes 'tariffs on penguins' after targetting remote territories

Donald Trump has slapped tariffs on a remote group of islands that are completely uninhabited and home to penguins instead of people. Heard and McDonald Islands (HIMI) were reportedly last visited by...

Army to use seaside ports to speed up response to NATO emergencies

The British Army will be allowed to use ports across the country to speed up deployments for urgent NATO missions. It comes as Ministry of Defence planners increase the tempo of preparations for...