Sir Tony Blair has attacked Sir Keir Starmer's net zero plans. The Labour former prime minister warned that any strategy that limits fossil fuels in the short term was “doomed to fail”.Sir Tony...
Several people are feared dead following a shooting in Vaksala Square, in the Swedish city of Uppsala. A major police operation is underway after reports of loud bangs."I heard five to six shots," a...
The internet has been sent ablaze by a fake video created by artificial intelligence which depicts the late Pope Francis grinning while in conversation with Michael Jackson in Heaven, and embracing...
A young woman was hit by a wave of culture shock when she traded her life in Australia for the new experiences of living as a Brit.Leaving behind all that is familiar and diving into the unknown,...
Conclave to elect new pope to begin on 7 May, Vatican says1 day agoThomas MackintoshBBC News, LondonGetty ImagesCardinals will meet next month in a secret conclave to elect the next pope, the Vatican...
Spain rules out cyber attack - but what could have caused power cut?3 hours agoGeorgina RannardClimate and science reporterHafsa KhalilBBC NewsGetty ImagesThe Spanish grid operator has ruled out a...
The UK has introduced a new travel entry fee for foreign visitors to enter the country for short stays. As of April 2, 2025, visitors to the UK will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to...
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Spain rules out cyber attack - but what could have caused power cut?2 hours agoGeorgina RannardClimate and science reporterHafsa KhalilBBC NewsGetty ImagesThe Spanish grid operator has ruled out a...
A damning BBC report highlighted one "untouchable" employee and shared that senior managers were perceived as not wanting to "rock the boat". The report, from Change Associates and led by management...
Primark employees at C.C. Meridiano in Santa Cruz, Tenerife, have lashed out at plans to expand the High Tourist Influx Zone (ZGAT). The move would allow shops to open freely on Sundays and public...
Why is the M&S cyber attack chaos taking so long to resolve?31 minutes agoZoe KleinmanTechnology editor•@zskBBCIt's now been more than a week of chaos for Marks and Spencer (M&S), one of...
Lily Allen apologises for 'being mean' to Katy Perry2 hours agoIan YoungsCulture reporterEPALily Allen has apologised to Katy Perry for "being mean" about her when she joined in the backlash against...
Sycamore Gap accused kept trophy of tree, jury told37 minutes agoDuncan Leatherdale & Evie LakeBBC News, North East and CumbriaNick LewisTwo men accused of chopping down the famous Sycamore Gap...
A statue of Margaret Thatcher should stand alongside the sculptures of Abraham Lincoln, Nelson Mandela, Winston Churchill and Mahatma Gandhi in Parliament Square, according to Kemi Badenoch. The...
Crossbow rampage attacker Owen ‘Oz’ Lawrence has died in hospital after blasting himself with the deadly weapon he used to attack two women in Leeds on Saturday afternoon. Counter Terrorism...
It is every parent’s worst nightmare. One moment your child is at school or playing in the garden - the next, they are gone. But this isn’t a hypothetical fear for thousands of Ukrainian...
There are signs Trump could be ready to retreat on tariffs2 days agoFaisal IslamEconomics editor•@faisalislamBBCOver the past week I have crossed a radically changing North America, from Arizona to...
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