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New Pope inherits control of mysterious Vatican UFO archive

The recent passing of Pope Francis has reignited speculation over one of the most enduring mysteries within the Catholic Church - a secret ‘UFO archive’ buried deep within the walls of the...

Can Labour solve the big issue facing Britain's military when successive governments have failed?

The real problem facing Britain's shrinking military5 hours agoJonathan BealeDefence correspondent•bealejonathanBBCOn a March day this year, a British nuclear-armed submarine quietly returned to...

UK State Pension age hike to 67 starting in 2026: Check if you're affected

The UK's State Pension age is currently scheduled to rise from 66 to 67 starting in 2026, with the increase expected to be fully implemented for both men and women by 2028. Certain individuals, born...

Care providers say overseas worker crackdown 'short-sighted'

Care providers say overseas worker crackdown 'short-sighted'1 hour agoAlison HoltSocial affairs editorGetty ImagesCare providers have said the government is taking away the "lifeline" of overseas...

Sadiq Khan panic as Reform UK hits second place in new London poll

Reform UK is in second place in London, according to new polling. The research by Find Out Now puts Nigel Farage's party on 19% in the capital when it comes to who people would vote for in a general...

PM unveils UK immigration crackdown as 'foreigners use student visas as back door to UK'

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled new immigration plans today, promising that "every area" of the system will be "tightened up”. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the Immigration White...

Keir Starmer is a massive hypocrite for promising to 'take back control' of migration

“Take back control!” We’ve all heard that slogan before - but not from Keir Starmer. So it came as a surprise when the Prime Minister, who fought so hard to keep the UK in the EU, adopted the...

Nigel Farage plans 'blitz' to humiliate Labour in Scotland and Wales elections

Nigel Farage and Reform UK are planning a policy blitz designed to show voters they have a plan for transport, education and dealing with the cost of living - to prove they care about more than...

Inside Ukraine's elite 'Bucha Witches' unit with mums picking up guns to fight Putin

Women in Ukraine are training to shoot to help the battle to save their country from Russia's onslaught.Ukraine's military desperately needs more troops as it tries to repel Russian invaders in the...

Rachel Reeves dealt major blow with 1 in 4 firms planning to axe staff

One in four employers plan to make redundancies in the next three months, research has suggested. The number of employers expecting to increase staff numbers over summer has fallen to a record low...

Why Labour aims to buck the 25-year trend of rising legal migration

Why Labour aims to buck the 25-year trend of rising legal migrationJust nowChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCIn Pictures via Getty Images ImagesImmigration into the UK is, arguably, the...

Concerns over strangulation-during-sex presentation that was made for schools

Concerns over strangulation during sex presentation plan5 hours agoGemma DunstanBBC NewsGetty ImagesA council has been criticised for creating a PowerPoint presentation that appeared to endorse...

Weight-loss drugs tested in first head-to-head trial - and there's a clear winner

Weight-loss drugs tested in head-to-head trial34 minutes agoJames GallagherHealth and science correspondent•@JamesTGallagherGetty ImagesThe first head-to-head trial of two blockbuster weight-loss...

Pope Leo appeals for no more war in first Sunday address

Pope Leo appeals for no more war in first Sunday address3 hours agoAnna LamcheBBC NewsReporting fromLondonSarah RainsfordCorrespondentReporting fromRomePope Leo XIV appealed for "no more war" in a...

PM promises tougher visa rules to fix 'broken' migration system

PM promises tougher visa rules to fix 'broken' migration system5 minutes agoSam FrancisPolitical reporterEPASir Keir Starmer has promised to overhaul a "broken" immigration system, with plans to...

White House and Qatar discuss transfer of luxury jet for Air Force One

White House and Qatar discuss transfer of luxury jet for Air Force One53 minutes agoLaura BlaseyBBC News, WashingtonGetty ImagesThe White House is in discussions with the royal family of Qatar to...

Hamas official says group holding direct talks with US in Qatar

Hamas official says group holding direct talks with US in Qatar41 minutes agoRushdi AbualoufGaza correspondentHugo BachegaMiddle East correspondentReutersA senior Hamas official has told the BBC that...

74 sick with rare illness as link to farm investigated

Public health officials are investigating an outbreak of a rare parasitic illness linked to a popular petting farm in the Vale of Glamorgan, after 74 people fell ill, including a four-year-old boy...

'UK's most beautiful walking spot' has enchanting views and stunning waterfalls

With the recent spell of glorious blue skies and sunshine, there's no better time to embark on an outdoor escapade. Nestled in the heart of Wales, a mesmerising woodland captivates all who visit with...

James Corden's 'super mansion' plans on the rocks as major building work halted

James Corden's secluded £8.5 million Oxfordshire home still remains boarded up, two years after he was awarded planning permission to convert it into a new six-bedroom house. The Gavin and Stacey...