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Historic UK city named ‘worst place to live in Britain’ in 2026 - crime 90% above average

The city has been named the worst place to live this year (Image: Getty) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreA historic UK...

Ancient jar proves Roman doctors used human poo as medicine

Dr İlker Demirbolat investigates the vial (Image: Cenker Atila)Archaeologists have discovered that ancient Romans utilised human excrement as a remedy for common health issues. Following the...

BBC icon died penniless after giving up 30 year career fortune

She worked for the BBC for 30 years (Image: georgeclerk via Getty Images)Sister Wendy Beckett emerged as an unlikely television phenomenon during the 1990s.Despite spending much of her existence as a...

Should a top Russian archaeologist face trial for digging in occupied Crimea?

Should a top Russian archaeologist face trial for digging in occupied Crimea?2 days agoGrigor Atanesian & Investigations TeamBBC News Russiant.me/kotovayanoraA Russian archaeologist detained in...

Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m

Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m7 hours agoFiona NimoniGetty ImagesThe Treasury is set to insure the Bayeux Tapestry against damage for an estimated £800m while it is on loan...

Algerian law declares France's colonisation a crime

Algerian law declares France's colonisation a crime3 days agoFarouk ChothiaAFP via Getty ImagesAlgeria's parliament has unanimously passed a law declaring France's colonisation of the North African...

Should a top Russian archaeologist face trial for digging in occupied Crimea?

Should a top Russian archaeologist face trial for digging in occupied Crimea?15 hours agoGrigor Atanesian & Investigations TeamBBC News Russiant.me/kotovayanoraA Russian archaeologist detained in...

Algerian law declares France's colonisation a crime

Algerian law declares France's colonisation a crime6 minutes agoFarouk ChothiaAFP via Getty ImagesAlgeria's parliament has unanimously passed a law declaring France's colonisation of the North...

Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Rome's Trevi Fountain

Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Rome's Trevi Fountain3 days agoCachella SmithEPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockTourists in Italy's capital Rome will soon have to pay a €2 (£1.75; $2.34) entrance fee...

Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Rome's Trevi Fountain

Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Rome's Trevi Fountain24 minutes agoCachella SmithEPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockTourists in Italy's capital Rome will soon have to pay a €2 (£1.75; $2.34) entrance...

Spain to open network of climate shelters

Spain to open network of climate shelters2 days agoAmy WalkerGetty ImagesSpain is to set up a national network of climate shelters in public buildings to offer people refuge from intense heat before...

Spain to open network of climate shelters

Spain to open network of climate shelters9 minutes agoAmy WalkerGetty ImagesSpain is to set up a national network of climate shelters in public buildings to offer people refuge from intense heat...

Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books

Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books 4 hours agoHelen SullivanBBC NewsEPAA water leak at the Louvre museum in Paris has damaged hundreds of works, just weeks after thieves stole priceless...

Rare Fabergé egg fetches record £22.9m at London auction

Rare Fabergé egg fetches record £22.9m at London auction20 hours agoJaroslav LukivReutersA diamond-studded crystal Fabergé egg that once belonged to Russia's imperial family has sold for a record...

Rare Fabergé egg fetches record £22.9m at London auction

Rare Fabergé egg fetches record £22.9m at London auction12 hours agoJaroslav LukivReutersA diamond-studded crystal Fabergé egg that once belonged to Russia's imperial family has sold for a record...