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Insane moment Russian soldiers film themselves getting wiped out by HIMARS rockets

A video recording shot by a Russian soldier captures the terrifying moment his unit were struck by a barrage of HIMARS rockets as they tried to cross a bridge. The soldiers appear to be attempting to...

'I've practised being booed' Israel's Eurovision entry tells BBC

'I've practised being booed' Israel's Eurovision entry tells BBC2 hours agoLucy ManningSpecial correspondentReporting fromBasel, SwitzerlandEPAYuval Raphael never dreamt she'd be at Eurovision.The...

VE Day memories: The mixed emotions of joy and loss among those who survived

On May 8 1945, Peter Marshall, a 20-year old Wireless Operator on Lancaster bombers was on a training sortie. As they headed back to base, he was twiddling the controls of his radio set and came...

Ukraine claims strike in Russia's Kursk amid reports of fresh incursion

Ukraine claims strike in Russia's Kursk amid reports of fresh incursion23 minutes agoHafsa KhalilBBC NewsGetty ImagesUkraine said it hit a drone command unit in the Kursk region, amid reports of...

Ukraine claims strike in Russia's Kursk amid reports of fresh incursion

Ukraine claims strike in Russia's Kursk amid reports of fresh incursion23 minutes agoHafsa KhalilBBC NewsGetty ImagesUkraine said it hit a drone command unit in the Kursk region, amid reports of...

Spanish supermarkets in crisis as shocking cost of nation's huge energy blackout revealed

On Monday 28 April 2025, a major power blackout took place which subsequently affected mainland Portugal, Spain and parts of France. The power outage left millions of people without electricity with...

Hamas 'deliberately and systematically' using Gazans as 'human shields' in Israel war

A damning report has found that Hamas are “deliberately and systematically” using Gazan civilians as human shields in order to use their deaths for propaganda purposes. The group, which the US...

‘I’ve just given away all my cash – now I realise I've made a lethal mistake’

Cash? I couldn't see the point. I had a few tenners in my wallet, and a bulky zipper section crammed with pound coins and shrapnel.I tried to get rid of it in cafes, corner shops and the like, and...

Inside Ukraine town hammered by Putin's missiles: 'No time to escape!'

Ukrainians mourning neighbours killed by brutal Russian attacks on Kyiv have told the Express they are suspicious of Vladimir Putin’s proposed ceasefire.Yuliya Antonyuk wiped tears from her eyes as...

DWP issues official response to call to increase pay for new parents

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has responded to a campaign rockets past the 10,000 signatures milestone, demanding a substantial wage increase for new parents while on maternity or...

Myanmar's army vowed a ceasefire after the earthquake. I saw them break it repeatedly

Myanmar's army vowed a ceasefire after the earthquake. I saw them break it repeatedly16 minutes agoQuentin SommervilleBBC NewsReporting fromMyanmarBBC/Lee DurantDays after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake...

Ukraine 'one step away from nuclear meltdown' as Russian bombardment continues

Ukraine could be just "one step away" from armageddon-like atomic disaster if Vladimir Putin's rockets and drones continue to hit nuclear power plants, the country's energy minister has warned. On...

Devastating missiles rain on UK in chilling simulation after 'Ukraine wake-up call'

UK defence chiefs have conducted a chilling simulation of a Russian attack on the UK, based on the invasion of Ukraine, and the results were described as "was not a pretty picture". The wargame,...

Donald Trump plan exposes one terrifying hole in UK defence capabilities

If recent reportage is to be believed, US President Donald Trump plans to build a ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence shield to monitor potential enemy threats to the USA and US interests around the...

Anti-Hamas protests on rise in Gaza as group's iron grip slips

Anti-Hamas protests on rise in Gaza as group's iron grip slips33 minutes agoPaul AdamsBBC News, JerusalemGetty Images"Out! Out! Out!"The voice in the Telegram video is insistent. Loud. Sometimes...

Mission to grow food in space launches to cut astronauts' £20k daily eating bill

Mission to boldly grow food in space labs blasts off9 hours agoPallab GhoshScience Correspondent•@BBCPallabFrontier SpaceSteak, mashed potatoes and deserts for astronauts could soon be grown from...

Mission to boldly grow food in space labs blasts off

Mission to boldly grow food in space labs blasts off36 minutes agoPallab GhoshScience Correspondent•@BBCPallabBBC NewsSteak, mashed potatoes and deserts for astronauts could soon be grown from...

Revel in the ride of your life with Rocket Rebel on the Thames

Top tourist attraction Thames Rockets has launched Rocket Rebel, the largest, fastest and most eco sightseeing speedboat ever seen on the River Thames. The first-of-its-kind...

Revel in the ride of your life with Rocket Rebel on the Thames

Top tourist attraction Thames Rockets has launched Rocket Rebel, the largest, fastest and most eco sightseeing speedboat ever seen on the River Thames. The first-of-its-kind...

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...