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Ultimate quiz with 100 questions on Britain to test yourself with this Easter

Test yourself with 100 questions on Britain (Image: Getty)There's nothing that brings the family together more than a good old fashioned quiz.If you're stuck for what to do over the Bank Holiday why...

The massive African country that's just adopted a new official language

Africa’s sixth-biggest country, Niger, has taken a bold step to distance itself from its troubled past by adopting a new official language. For over 60 years, France controlled the country as part...

Syrians have more freedom after Assad, but could they soon lose it?

Syrians have more freedom after Assad, but could they soon lose it?2 hours agoLina SinjabMiddle East CorrespondentBBCOn the morning of 8 December 2024, I waited anxiously at the Lebanese border,...

Meghan Markle's next public appearance will clash with major day for Prince Louis

Meghan Markle’s next public appearance is set to fall on the same day as Prince Louis’ seventh birthday. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, has been confirmed as a key speaker at the TIME100 Summit on...

Birmingham bin strike to continue as talks collapse

Birmingham bin strike to continue as talks collapse49 minutes agoAndrew Dawkins and Alex McIntyreBBC News, West MidlandsElizabeth GlinkaPolitical Editor, BBC MidlandsPA MediaTalks to end a strike by...

Meghan Markle announced as keynote s<b class='text-danger'>peake</b>r at major celebrity event next week

Meghan Markle announced as keynote speaker at major celebrity event next week

Meghan Markle is set to make an appearance at a huge event in just a few days time as she will join a number of famous faces and speak at the TIME100 Summit on April 23. Alongside celebrities like...

Birmingham council 'on track' to clear waste backlog

Birmingham council 'on track' to clear waste backlog20 minutes agoPhil MackieMidlands CorrespondentShyamantha AsokanBBC News, West MidlandsChris BlakemoreBBC Radio WMBBCBirmingham City Council says...

Lindsay Hoyle sparks fury after splurging £300k on first-class flights and 5-star hotels

Sir Lindsay Hoyle's travel expenses have reportedly surged above £300,000 after £25,000 was spent on the Speaker of the House of Commons' latest long-haul trip. This was a journey to Malaysia in...

Who funds Brexit loudmouth Steve Bray? MP demands donor transparency from career activists

Reform UK MP Lee Anderson has called for greater transparency around donations to career activists such as Steve Bray, after the anti-Brexit campaigner was cleared of breaking protest laws today. The...

Brexit-hating Steve Bray cleared of flouting police ban outside Parliament

Anti-Brexit activist Steve Bray has been cleared of flouting a police ban over playing music outside Parliament. The 56-year-old was blaring out anti-Conservative and anti-Brexit edits of The Muppet...

Katy Perry set for space with all-women crew on Blue Origin rocket

Katy Perry set for space with all-women crew on Blue Origin rocket2 hours agoMaddie MolloyBBC Climate & Science reporterGetty ImagesPop star Katy Perry and five other women are set to blast into...

Girl's meningitis leads to quadruple amputation

Girl's meningitis leads to quadruple amputation12 hours agoPamela TickellBBC News, North East and CumbriaFamily handoutThe family of a five-year-old girl who had a quadruple amputation after...

Harrowing last moments of of Tiptoe Through the Tulips singer who died on-stage

Tiny Tim was an American musician, best known for his unique falsetto vocals and novelty rendition of Al Dubin and Joe Burke’s ‘Tiptoe Through the Tulips’. The late star, whose real name was...

The pretty town named 'Little Wales' with loads of Welsh s<b class='text-danger'>peake</b>rs - 8,000 miles from UK

The pretty town named 'Little Wales' with loads of Welsh speakers - 8,000 miles from UK

Wales is one of the most unique parts of the UK thanks to its stunning landscapes, famously wet weather, and of course it's very own language. While Brits will be familiar with Welsh cities like...

Fury as Labour accused of 'indefensible incompetence' for allowing British Steel collapse

There were furious scenes in Parliament this morning as Tories accused Labour of “indefensible incompetence” for almost allowing British Steel to collapse. Shadow Business Secretary Andrew...

How 'deaf rage' inspired groundbreaking sign language thriller

How 'deaf rage' inspired groundbreaking sign language thriller7 hours agoShola LeeBBC NewsGetty Images/Ben Montgomery"Every day, as a deaf person, you're reminded of your deafness," says William...

POLL: Should UK take back control of British Steel from China?

MPs will be recalled to the House of Commons to discuss the future of British Steel on Saturday. The rare weekend sitting will take place to debate the uncertain future of British Steel’s...

Argentina in chaos as unions threaten to shut down economy

Argentina has descended into chaos with trains disrupted, flights grounded, grain shipments interrupted, deliveries halted and banks closed as unions staged a general strike against Javier Milei's...

Muslim country bans women from wearing niqabs saying they could be 'attackers in disguise'

Women in Kyrgyzstan are banned from wearing niqabs as the country claims they could be “attackers in disguise”. The Muslim country’s government has backed plans to fine anyone wearing the...

King Charles gives speech to Italy's parliament

King Charles gives speech to Italy's parliament29 minutes agoSean CoughlanRoyal correspondentReporting fromRomeGetty ImagesKing Charles has warned of the need for democracies such as the UK and Italy...