The life and legacy of Pope FrancisPope Francis has died aged 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.The BBC's Aleem Maqbool takes us through the life of the Pope - from Buenos Aires...
A Brit who recently visited Amsterdam has described nightmare scenes in the iconic canal city, with litter “spread around” the streets as if “whole bins had been overturned. The tourist, who...
Highly invasive red fire ants could soon be setting up home in Britain thanks to global warming, a pest expert has warned. The creature may only be the size of a grain of rice but their bites can be...
China races robots in Beijing half marathonRobots ran alongside humans at the Yizhuang half marathon in Beijing on Saturday. Twenty-one humanoid robots, designed by Chinese manufacturers, raced next...
Netflix viewers can't seem to get enough of a certain underrated TV show available on the streaming service.The drama series first premiered in 2019, followed by another season the subsequent year...
UK bans EU cheese and meat to stop disease spreading2 days agoTom EspinerBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe UK government has brought in a temporary ban on holidaymakers bringing in cheese...
Researchers have raised concerns over the impact of an invasive and toxic fish species in the Mediterranean, which can cause severe injuries. A new study is warning the growing presence of the...
Police carrying out a drugs raid were stunned to discover a fearsome-looking four-foot caiman guarding a suspected cannabis factory. The crocodilian creature native to South American lakes and...
Jane McDonald has put her luxurious bungalow in Yorkshire on the market for a staggering £1 million, four years after her partner Eddie Rothe's death. Having resided in the snug residence for 18...
UK bans EU cheese and meat to stop disease spreading4 hours agoTom EspinerBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe UK government has brought in a temporary ban on holidaymakers bringing in cheese...
UK ban on EU cheese and meat: What it means for you14 minutes agoMitchell LabiakBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe UK government has temporarily banned people from bringing cheese and some...
The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans13 hours agoPallab GhoshScience correspondent•@BBCPallabBBCListen to this article on BBC SoundsThere are some scientific...
An expert has suggested Prince Harry deliberately planned his trip to Ukraine to annoy his brother, Prince William. According to insiders, the Prince of Wales has been denied permission to make a...
Sloth has pioneering surgery to cure toothache3 hours agoAngela FergusonBBC News, LiverpoolChester ZooA sloth has had pioneering dental surgery to cure toothache.Rico is believed to be the first...
A colossal squid that can weigh the same as a car has been pictured in its natural environment for the first time. At full size experts believe it can grow to 7m (23ft) in length, which is about...
Colossal squid filmed in ocean for the first time20 minutes agoLewis AdamsBBC News, EssexA colossal squid has been filmed in its natural environment for the first time since the species was...
Dog owners have been warned that springtime could trigger changes in their pet’s behaviour, including an increase in bolting, chasing and barking. The changing seasons can bring an abundance of...
Concerns are growing over the potential for a hantavirus outbreak in Birmingham as bin worker strikes continue. Originating from mice and rats, the virus was also responsible for killing the wife of...
The UK has introduced a specific ban on travellers from Europe to stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. It comes amid a rise of the highly-contagious disease across the continent, with some...
Just how the hell did it happen that Islamist gangs have taken over British jails? And worse, that a terrorist thought to be THE most dangerous of them all managed to stab and throw boiling oil over...