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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...

New US ambassador signals revival of the Special Relationship

The Special Relationship is back at the top of Washington’s agenda, with Warren A. Stephens - a pro-British Reaganite banker - arriving in London last week to take up his post as America’s new...

'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...

Boden's new embroidered utility jacket is a fun summer addition to any wardrobe

Boden fans have been eyeing a summer jacket that promises to add a splash of colour to any wardrobe. The new arrival is currently available with a 15% discount, offering shoppers a tidy saving of...

Nearly 100 people killed in Israeli attack on north Gaza, Hamas-run civil defence says

Nearly 100 people killed in Israeli attack on north Gaza, Hamas-run civil defence says1 hour agoRushdi Abualouf, Cairo; Yolande Knell, Jerusalem; Mallory Moench, LondonBBC NewsReutersNearly 100...

Boots drops summer sale with up to 50% off Lancome's 'miracle' anti-ageing serum and more

Boots summer sale is now on with more than 1,000 products on discounts (Image: Express) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn...

Real reason Fred and Rose West's house of horrors was destroyed

The property on Cromwell Street in Gloucester, once the scene of a horrific campaign of terror and multiple murders, was 'totally obliterated' following exposure and now exists only as a pathway into...

Insane moment Russian soldiers film themselves getting wiped out by HIMARS rockets

A video recording shot by a Russian soldier captures the terrifying moment his unit were struck by a barrage of HIMARS rockets as they tried to cross a bridge. The soldiers appear to be attempting to...

Reform deals even more council election blows to Labour and Tories with huge swings

Reform UK has smashed the Tories and Labour in a further two council by-elections overnight, just two weeks after their incredible local election results. Nigel Farage swept Labour away in the...

Labour is running scared and we're not buying Keir Starmer's 'tough guy' act

British politics has hit a new level of surrealism. Panic-stricken by the local election results, Labour and the Conservatives are now competing to prove their toughness on immigration. Given their...

UK economy is growing more than expected - how optimistic should you be?

UK economy is growing more than expected - how optimistic should you be?30 minutes agoImran Rahman-JonesBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe UK economy grew by 0.7% at the start of this year....

UK economy grew more than expected in first three months of the year

UK economy grew more than expected in first three months of year18 minutes agoNick EdserBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe UK's economy grew by more than expected in the first three months of...

Drug dealer jailed after killing boy, 7, in cannabis factory explosion

Drug dealer who killed boy, 7, in explosion jailed2 hours agoNorthumbria PoliceA man whose illegal cannabis factory exploded in a block of flats, killing seven-year-old Archie York, has been jailed...

British tourists risk £21k fine in pretty European country over little-known rule

With summer around the corner, several British tourists have already started planning their holidays across European cities. However, an expert has warned the Brits about the little-known European...

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...

90s chart-topper unrecognisable as he takes to Eurovision stage

Unless you were living under a rock in 1999 you probably spent most of the summer with the annoyingly infectious Blue (Da Ba Dee) by Eiffel 65 stuck in your head. The track sold 8 million copies and...

Israel denying food to Gaza is 'weapon of war', UN Palestinian refugee agency head tells BBC

Israel denying food to Gaza is 'weapon of war', UN Palestinian refugee agency head tells BBC12 hours agoJeremy BowenInternational editor, BBC NewsHow do you measure misery? For journalists the usual...

Fresh hope for breast cancer gene patients as drug trial improves survival rates

New hope for patients with breast cancer gene2 hours agoFergus WalshMedical editorBBC NewsA new treatment approach can significantly improve survival rates for patients with aggressive, inherited...

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 rushed to hospital after being stabbed 14 times in brutal prison attack

Rapper Tory Lanez was attacked by another inmate while serving a 10-year sentence at the California Correctional Institution. The 32-year-old Canadian, who was jailed in 2020 after shooting Megan...