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The mysterious African city once home to 18,000 people that's been abandoned for 575 years

Just outside the city of Masvingo in southern Zimbabwe lie the majestic ruins of Great Zimbabwe—an ancient city whose stone walls once echoed with the footsteps of kings and merchants. While...

Historic 130 year old UK train station reopened after £10m upgrade

An historic 130 year old UK railway station has reopened after a £10million upgrade. Works at Keighley Station in West Yorkshire were due to finish by the end of 2024, but this was pushed back...

Historic 130 year old UK train station reopened after £10m upgrade

An historic 130 year old UK railway station has reopened after a £10million upgrade. Works at Keighley Station in West Yorkshire were due to finish by the end of 2024, but this was pushed back...

Chris Mason: As British Steel law rushed through Parliament, officials waited in hotel

Chris Mason: As British Steel law rushed through Parliament, officials waited in hotel55 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCPA MediaThere was a moment where all they could do was...

Jonathan Ross shares heartbreaking reason behind 'unhealthy' toy obsession

TV legend Jonathan Ross has opened up about the emotional reason behind his jaw-dropping toy collection — admitting it stems from a childhood spent with barely enough to eat. The 64-year-old might...

Government considers nationalising British Steel

Government considers nationalising British Steel 42 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCHannah MillerPolitical correspondentGetty ImagesThe government is considering nationalising...

Chris Mason: What can Starmer do in a world buffeted by Trump?

Chris Mason: What can Starmer do in a world buffeted by Trump?34 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCReutersAs if the economic picture in the UK wasn't shaky already, it has now...

Chris Mason: Tariffs are yet another example of colossal, upending change

Tariffs are yet another example of colossal, upending change1 hour agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCReutersA week ago, Westminster was digesting the chancellor's Spring Statement and...

UK explores retaliatory action against US tariffs

UK draws up list of US products it could hit with tariffs11 minutes agoKate WhannelPolitical reporterSam FrancisPolitical reporterGetty ImagesThe UK government is drawing up a list of US products it...

Punitive or a gift? How five big economies see new plan

Punitive or a gift? How five big economies see new Trump tariffs2 hours agoNew trade tariffs unveiled by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday are expected to have a major global impact, and have...

Faisal Islam: This is the biggest change to global trade in 100 years

Faisal Islam: This is the biggest change to global trade in 100 years22 minutes agoFaisal IslamEconomics editor•@faisalislamGetty ImagesThe impact of these tariffs on the world economy will be...

Chris Mason: UK relief but not delight at Trump tariffs

Chris Mason: UK relief but not delight at Trump tariffs52 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCEPAOffice lights in some corners of Westminster were on much later than usual last...

Woman recalls terrifying day estranged husband shot her 7 times over divorce request

A woman has remarkably survived being shot seven times by her estranged husband after she asked for a divorce. Ronald Richard Goss, now 64, and Tina Davis, Ground, Georgia, who had been married for...

What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?

What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?6 hours agoJennifer ClarkeBBC NewsUS President Donald Trump is set to announce further tariffs later on 2 April, which he has suggested will hit all...

Civil Service is squandering your money — Labour must do one think to prove they care

The breathtaking audacity of the civil service knows no bounds. The latest revelations of their reckless, out-of-control spending are nothing short of a national disgrace — a slap in the face to...

Chris Mason: Jitters, uncertainty and hope as UK awaits Trump tariff decision

Chris Mason: Jitters, uncertainty and hope as UK awaits Trump tariff decision48 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCEPAI detect a reasonable sprinkle of the jitters in government...

Minister warns of risk from foreign donors

Minister warns of risk from foreign donors41 minutes agoJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter, BBC News•@_JennyMcKiernanGetty ImagesDemocracy Minister Rushanara Ali is planning a "series of new...

'Nothing is left' - BBC witnesses earthquake destruction in Myanmar's capital

'Nothing is left' - Myanmar's capital reels from earthquakeThe BBC is in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw to see the destruction caused by a powerful earthquake that struck on Friday. It hit central...

Hundreds of thousands celebrate Newcastle cup win

Hundreds of thousands celebrate Newcastle cup win10 minutes agoPamela TickellBBC News, North East and CumbriaReutersHundreds of thousands of supporters flooded into Newcastle to celebrate the...

Verified video shows widespread damage following Myanmar earthquake

Verified video shows widespread damage following Myanmar earthquakeFootage from Myanmar and Thailand has revealed widespread damage following a powerful earthquake. Dozens of videos and images of the...