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'I'm a travel expert - I don't get on a cruise without these tiny lifesavers'

Travelling by cruise ship is one of the most pleasant ways to see the world and make new friends. As opposed to coach tours, cruising is far more relaxing and doesn't involve having to unpack and...

Supporters of assisted dying gear up for next stage in battle to change the law

It would be “a tragedy” if Parliament fails to approve new laws giving terminally ill people the option of ending their life in peace, the MP championing legislation said. Kim Leadbeater said:...

Meghan and Harry skewered on TalkTV as host dismisses latest drama as 'absurd'

Prince Harry recently announced he was to step down from Sentebale, the HIV and AIDS charity he co-founded with Prince Seeiso. His announcement came after an alleged spat with Chair Dr Sophie...

Democratic-backed judge wins Wisconsin race in setback for Elon Musk

Democratic-backed judge wins Wisconsin race in setback for Elon Musk3 hours agoNomia Iqbal in Milwaukee & Max MatzaBBC NewsGetty ImagesWisconsin voters have elected a Democratic-backed judge to...

Trevor Lock, hero of Iranian embassy siege, dies aged 85

Trevor Lock, hero of Iranian embassy siege, dies aged 8524 minutes agoRuth ComerfordBBC NewsGetty ImagesTrevor Lock, the policeman who was taken hostage in a siege on the Iranian embassy in 1980, has...

Is Zelensky mulling summer election in Ukraine?

Is Zelensky mulling summer election in Ukraine?28 minutes agoJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondent in Kyiv•@BBCJLandaleGetty ImagesAs Ukrainian cities are bombed almost nightly by Russia, the idea...

Kemi Badenoch blasts Keir Starmer for 'pretending' to be tough on immigration

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is “pretending” to be tough on immigration but really “believes in open borders”, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch claimed. Sir Keir has led a summit of world...

Fury as huge £4.4m multi-faith cemetery built behind neighbours' homes

Locals have fiercely opposed the development of a massive new £4.4 million cemetery near their homes, branding it "wholly unacceptable". Residents were unsettled by plans revealed earlier this month...

Emergency law in response to 'two-tier' sentencing row will not pass before Easter

Emergency sentencing law will not pass before Easter42 minutes agoHenry ZeffmanChief Political CorrespondentPA MediaAn emergency law to override new rules about how to sentence offenders from ethnic...

Majorca hotellier slams Spain anti-tourism protesters with four-word take down

A Majorca hotellier has slammed anti-tourism protests in Majorca, declaring that overcrowding was confined to "four streets in Palma". President of the Mallorca Hoteliers Federation Javier Vich...

Paris Orly airport chaos as lorry smashes into easyJet plane causing delays

UK travellers bound for Europe were delayed when a lorry collided with an aircraft, causing widespread disruption at a major French airport. The incident at Paris's Orly Airport saw an easyJet plane...

Oral-B toothbrush drops to lowest ever price with 72% off at Amazon – last chance to shop

Today is the last day of Amazon's Spring Deal Days, which has seen hundreds of products drop in price over the past week. One of the top deals we’ve found today is perfect if you’re hunting for a...

I'm JD Vance's British mentor - this is what he really thinks of Europe and the EU

A friend and mentor of JD Vance says that the US Vice-President has “zero contempt” for Europe despite his “pathetic freeloaders” comment. Leaked messages discussing the US bombing of...

Two-tier madness as ethnic minorities given priority for bail

Ethnic minority criminal suspects are being given priority by judges considering bail under new two-tier justice guidelines.Judges and magistrates should “prioritise” cases involving ethnic...

Politics LIVE: Keir Starmer set to make huge statement at 9am

Keir Starmer has admitted the British people are "right" to be angry over the scale of illegal immigration.The Prime Minister admitted he knows people are sceptical about his plans, but insisted he...

Irish village up in arms at migrants 'being housed in 300-year-old luxury hotel'

A stunning 300-year-old, four star country resort has been used to house migrants, as locals fume they soon will outnumber the village’s entire population. Dundrum House Hotel has been at the...

Is Princess Kate copying Meghan Markle’s minimal look in her new fashion era?

The Princess of Wales is a recognised style icon around the globe and has carved out a leading name for herself in the fashion world. The Princess often turns heads in her carefully curated ensembles...

Nigel Farage pledges huge change to income tax to help Britain's poorest

Nigel Farage has announced Reform UK would raise the basic rate income tax threshold from £12,570 to £20,000 if his party wins the next general election. At a major political rally on Friday to...

'I sold my land to a £600m theme park - now my neighbours won't speak to me'

Bucknell, Oxfordshire. (Image: Joseph Walshe / SWNS)A pig farmer selling his land for a proposed £600M French theme park near the M40 has been ostracised by local residents. The historical theme...

UK slammed after 'cutting British troop numbers' on NATO's crucial frontline

Britain has reduced its military commitment to Estonia despite being a key NATO partner in the area, it was claimed last night. General Riho Terras, the former head of Estonian Defence Forces turned...