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What it's like marrying a man who still has a wife - and she's at your wedding

Polygamy and pageantry on display at a mass wedding in South Africa9 hours agoKhanyisile NgcoboBBC News, ZuurbekomNhlanhla PhillipsThe bride, Evelyn Sekgalakane, sparkled in white as she walked down...

Some of the hardest yards of the entire war... and they weren't on the Eastern Front

A knocked-out US Sherman along a Normandy hedgerow in June 1944 (Image: Ullstein Bild via Getty)At the end of June 1944, Lance Corporal Ken Tout was still waiting to be allocated a new Sherman tank....

Russia economy meltdown as income tax to soar by 180% and businesses declare bankruptcy

Russia is facing an economic meltdown as the Kremlin scrambles to find funds to maintain its war machine in Ukraine. The State Duma - the lower house of the Federal Assembly - announced plans to...

Wes Streeting in TV bust-up over Labour MP's grooming scandal slur

Wes Streeting has said Lucy Powell’s comments that appeared to describe a question about grooming gangs as a “dog whistle” were not interpreted as his Cabinet colleague had intended.Asked if he...

David Jason fumes over career move he 'didn't want' after fuming 'rip-off'

David Jason is a beloved actor and comedian, having secured his place in the industry over 60 years ago. Not only did he portray Del Boy in the beloved Only Fools and Horses sitcom, but he is also...

Princess Kate's sweet nod to Prince George, Charlotte and Louis during trip away

The princess wore the jewellery designer's personalised gold Midnight Moon necklace (£1,100) and its fixed alphabet necklace, also in gold (£325).The Midnight Moon was engraved with George,...

How war veterans really feel about memorials – and it's not what you might think

Wreaths left following the National Service Of Remembrance At The Cenotaph (Image: Getty)Betty Webb MBE was a remarkable woman. When she died in March, aged 101, the outpouring of affection was...

How Katy Perry became the Hot and Cold popstar

How Katy Perry became the Hot and Cold popstar1 hour agoAlex TaylorBBC News Culture reporter•@TayloredwordGetty ImagesEarlier this week American singer Katy Perry, best known for her bubblegum pop,...

How Carney's election win will change direction of trade war

How Carney's election win will change direction of trade war2 hours agoFaisal IslamEconomics editor•@faisalislamGetty ImagesOn Mark Carney's final day of a gruelling race to be elected PM of vast...

US and Ukraine sign long-awaited natural resources deal

US and Ukraine sign long-awaited natural resources deal3 days agoBernd Debusmann JrBBC News, Washington DCTom BatemanUS State Department correspondentUS Department of the TreasuryThe US has signed a...

Europe marks VE Day with Trump on its mind

Europe marks VE Day with Trump on its mind1 hour agoKatya AdlerEurope Editor•@BBCkatyaadlerBBC"Celebration? What celebration? It feels more like a funeral" - the damning words of a former senior...

Europe marks VE Day with Trump on its mind

Europe marks VE Day with Trump on its mind1 hour agoKatya AdlerEurope Editor•@BBCkatyaadlerBBC"Celebration? What celebration? It feels more like a funeral" - the damning words of a former senior...

Britons hounded by Spain's 'out of control' tax authority

Spanish Government has been told to rein-in its “out of control” tax authority which is accused of hounding expat Brits or face legal action. An international law firm plans to sue Spain unless...

Piers Morgan tears into 'hypocritical little twerp' Harry over BBC interview

Piers Morgan wasted no time tearing into Prince Harry after the royal lost his latest legal battle over UK security – branding him a “whiny hypocritical brat” in a blistering takedown on X. The...

Fury as UK airport announces extra charge just before summer holidays

Just as the holiday season begins, travellers will be focused on packing, passports and securing a good exchange rate. But while trying to get the best value for money, only a few anticipate that a...

'Prince Harry's fragile ego is stopping him from saying one word to get his family back'

Prince Harry has been accused of shirking responsibility for his actions amid his quest for family reconciliation, without taking one crucial step, says a Royal commentator.Following an explosive...

Spain scuppers Britain's £1bn broadband set to become a rival to BT

A huge broadband deal was set to be delivered across the UK with the aim of offering an alternative to BT. However, NetCo, a £1 billion scheme, has been stopped after Spain’s prime minister Pedro...

WHSmith announces new closure as 20 branches to shut in 2025 - full list

WHSmith is set to close another store today as the stationery shop shutters 20 branches this year. Its Oldham shop in Greater Manchester, located inside Spindles shopping centre, will close its doors...

Eamonn Holmes responds from hospital after troll accuses him of cheating on Ruth Langsford

Eamonn Holmes, who was hospitalised on Friday, 2nd May, after a fall at home, has refuted allegations of infidelity towards his ex-wife Ruth Langsford. The 65-year-old broadcaster, who has been...

I live in a UK town constantly made fun of but it's actually got the funniest locals

Comedy duos throughout history don’t come less likely than Omid Djalili and Ed Sheeran. But that’s exactly what the 59-year-old British-Iranian funnyman, and the global hitmaker, 34, from...