Grammy Award nominee Amadou Bagayoko has died at the age of 70 after a "long illness". His son-in-law confirmed the sad news that the Malian singer had died. His manager Yannick Tardy confirmed...
When Spandau Ballet guitarist Gary Kemp told the Daily Express in January he fancied the idea of reforming the hit Eighties band with Tony Hadley at its helm, no one was more surprised than the...
Aintree soaked up the 19C sunshine on Ladies Day as 50,000 racegoers packed out the course in stylish and eye-catching outfits, hats, heels, and fascinators. Famous for its exuberant glamour and...
Londoners were seeing double after an impromptu live busking performance by not one, but two Olly Alexanders.The British pop sensation shocked his doppelganger by gate-crashing their gig at St...
The 'Happiest hour' for thirsty revellers has finally been revealed after a study found the exact conditions for a perfect pint - and it will be later today. Thatchers cider asked Gen Z (aged 18-27),...
Eastenders star Ross Kemp and Dame Kelly Holmes have helped the Royal Navy launch a campaign to encourage people to hold street parties to celebrate VE Day next month. The pair were among guests on...
Wynne Evans is returning to the stage later this year following his Strictly Come Dancing axe. The 53-year-old opera singer - best known for appearing in the GoCompare adverts - competed in the BBC...
Spain is full of tourist hotspots, boasting sunny city breaks and sizzling beaches. Travellers heading to well-known destinations such as Madrid or Barcelona are greeted with sites such as the Royal...
Racegoers could be smuggling alcohol into the Grand National Festival in fake perfume bottles and hip flasks - as Google searches for them rise by up to 46.5 per cent this week in Liverpool, new data...
Africa, home to over 1.3 billion people and the second-largest continent on Earth, is increasingly attracting visitors from across the globe. The allure lies in its vast diversity, rich heritage,...
An axe-wielding man injured three people at an annual Christian parade while repeatedly shouting: “Islamic State, the Islamic State remains.” The horrific attack happened at the annual parade by...
Val Kilmer was set to walk the red carpet at The Beverly Hills Film Festival in a star-studded evening at the exact time of his death, it has been revealed. Photographers and event organizers were...
Hollywood remembers 'wonderful' actor Val Kilmer7 hours agoSofia Ferreira SantosBBC NewsIan YoungsCulture reporterDirectors including Ron Howard, Francis Ford Coppola and Michael Mann have paid...
Inside Mandalay: BBC visits makeshift hospital treating earthquake victims in MyanmarThe ruling military junta in Myanmar say the death toll after last week's devastating earthquake now stands at...
While temperatures in the UK are on the rise, Brits still have a bit of a wait until the peak of summer. Luckily, there are many places in the world where people do not require the same patience, as...
The Grand National racecourse at Aintree will become a drone no-go zone from Thursday - to foil gamblers seeking a live betting boost, protestors probing for security weaknesses and drug dealers. The...
Top Gun and Batman actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65Just nowSofia Ferreira SantosBBC NewsWireImage via Getty ImagesHollywood actor Val Kilmer, known for his roles in Top Gun and Batman Forever, has died...
'We still have hope': Searching for quake survivors in MandalayThe BBC's Burmese Service has been speaking to families and rescuers in Myanmar's city of Mandalay, close to where a deadly 7.7...
Spring is finally here, and Britain is getting a welcome spell of warm weather. With lighter evenings and sunny skies, many will be heading to the coast to enjoy the best of what the UK has to offer....
Sir Rod Stewart is currently captivating audiences with his 'One Last Time' tour across the USA and Canada. Already a remarkable success, it has seen huge venues sold out and received rave reviews...