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We Tories were battered in local elections – here's what we must do now

It was always expected that last Thursday would be a very difficult election for the Conservative Party. Coming off a very successful election the last time these seats were up and given our terrible...

Archaeology breakthrough as powerful pharaoh's name found in unusual location

A groundbreaking discovery has been made in Jordan, where an inscription bearing the name of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses III was uncovered. The etching was found in the Wadi Rum Reserve in...

US small parcels loophole set to close, pushing up prices at Shein and Temu

US small parcels loophole set to close, pushing up prices at Shein and Temu33 minutes agoPeter HoskinsBusiness reporterGetty ImagesA duty-free loophole for low-value packages is about to be closed by...

After 20 years, family favourite The Gruffalo set for new adventure

After 20 years, family favourite The Gruffalo set for new adventure4 hours agoIan YoungsCulture reporterAxel Scheffler/Macmillan Children's BooksAfter more than 20 years roaming the deep dark wood,...

Amanda Holden opens up about struggles of hosting new Netflix show about cheaters

Amanda Holden has opened up about the challenges she faced in remaining impartial on her new dating show. The Britain's Got Talent star is at the helm of Netflix's latest series, Cheat: Unfinished...

Keir Starmer governs by weather vane and your children are collateral

Four weeks ago Britain was manipulated into hysteria over Adolescence, Netflix’s latest drama. That piece of light entertainment was elevated to holy writ, and presented as Exhibit A for the...

This was the first body-blow to the seemingly invincible German war machine

An iconic Supermarine Spitfire (MK Vb) pictured in 1941 (Image: Getty)That the defeat of Germany and victory in Europe was possible at all in 1945 was not something that hinged solely upon the...

Pope Francis's funeral Mass details published in full

Pope Francis's funeral Mass details published in full5 hours agoReutersThe Vatican has released the order of service ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday in St Peter's Square.The booklet,...

Rod Stewart's wife Penny Lancaster hits back after Pope Francis tribute backlash

Penny Lancaster shared a heartfelt tribute to the late Pope Francis after it was announced on Monday that he had passed away at the age of 88 in his residence at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Pope...

Pope Francis's final wishes as Vatican releases pontiff's testament in full

The Vatican has released Pope Francis's final spiritual testament which gives indications for his burial. The Pope, 88, died on Monday from a stroke and subsequent irreversible heart failure.The...

Amazing map shows where the UK’s ancient languages are still spoken

The UK’s primary language is of course English, and has been for many hundreds of years. The tongue has evolved as many different peoples, such as the Romans, Angles, Vikings and Normans, made the...

DHL suspends high value US deliveries over tariffs

DHL suspends high value US deliveries over tariffs8 hours agoDearbail JordanBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesDHL Express is suspending deliveries to the US worth more than $800 (£603) because...

Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind

Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind6 hours agoBeth RoseBBC Access AllRNIBBlind content creator and TikTok star Lucy Edwards says she's "so excited" to be on a health kick...

JD Vance takes vicious swipe at Zelensky as he blasts 'absurd' US criticism

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been accused of using “absurd” rhetoric by US Vice President JD Vance, who warned it was “not productive” to suggest the United States was siding...

Is the US making $2bn a day from tariffs? Trump claims fact-checked

Is the US making $2bn a day from tariffs? Trump claims fact-checked31 minutes agoGerry Georgieva, Tom Edgington, Lucy GilderBBC VerifyEPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockPresident Trump has been justifying his...

The eerie ghost village abandoned for three decades completely taken over by polar bears

Kolyuchin Island, a remote and desolate landmass in Russia's Chukchi Sea, has evolved from a site of human habitation to a sanctuary for polar bears. Located approximately 11 kilometres (6.8 miles)...

The underrated African country where a pint is 85p and Brits can bask in 32C sunshine

Africa is home to some breathtaking countries, with temperatures perfect for a beach holiday before the summer reaches the UK. However, few tourists are willing to break from the mold of Egypt,...

The incredible remote island with just 4,200 residents and an active volcano

There’s a remote island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean that most people have never heard of. Once part of the Russian Empire, it is now a remote outpost of the United States, sitting in the...

Keir Starmer orders Labour-run Birmingham to end bin strike horror 'immediately'

Pressure is growing for the army to clean up thousands of tonnes of rubbish posing a major health hazard in Birmingham after it emerged black bags could remain piled on pavements for months. Monster...

Tourist arrested after leaving can of Coke for the world's most isolated tribe

A "reckless" and "idiotic" American tourist was arrested after illegally visiting the world's most isolated tribe and leaving behind a can of Coke. Known for killing intruders and firing arrows at...