One of Vladimir Putin's closest political allies is reported to be preparing to flee Russia after angering the Kremlin with secret meetings in the Middle East. Bearded Ramzan Kadyrov is the brutal,...
Coronation Street star John Saint Ryan, who played lorry driver Charlie Whelan in the ITV soap from 1993 until 1994, has died at the age of 72 following a heart attack. The actor passed away...
Oscar winning actor Tom Hanks' only daughter Elizabeth Ann, who is the star's second child, has made claims her late mother was "emotionally and physically violent" in an upcoming book. The Forrest...
Iranian president sacks deputy for 'lavish' Antarctic cruise38 minutes agoMalu CursinoBBC NewsTasnim News AgencyIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has fired one of his deputies for taking a "lavish"...
Today (April 5) marks Britain's largest betting day as the 177th Randox Grand National is held at Aintree.An impressive line-up of 34 horses will vie for a staggering £1million purse, with a cool...
Red-hot Grand National favourite I Am Maximus could follow up his 2024 win after A.I robot Chat GPT ran this Saturday's race virtually ahead of time … and he won! Racing analysts used the popular...
Rolls-Royce is reportedly set to invest £3 billion in the development of a new engine for next-generation narrow-body aircraft, mainly used for short-haul flights, with the aim of creating and...
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Phillip Schofield is the proud owner of a second home in southern Portugal's idyllic Algarve region - and the sprawling villa has stunning views. The former This Morning presenter's home, which he...
Racegoers flocking to the Grand National Festival at Aintree on Thursday will enjoy sweltering temperatures hotter than Athens, the Met Office has revealed. The UK is set for an April mini-heatwave...
Gwyneth Strong made her name as the wife of Rodney Trotter in classic sitcom Only Fools and Horses – but she isn’t the only famous one in her family. Best known for playing Cassandra in the...
Once a remote secret of Siberia, Lake Baikal has blossomed into a top tourism destination, drawing millions of visitors annually. People visit for everything from leisurely cruises to...
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Nigel Farage declared that the "spirit of Oliver Cromwell is alive and well" as he slammed a proposed smoking ban. The Reform UK leader said he "likes a smoke" as he expressed his opposition to the...
Authorities are on high alert as bird flu was detected in a sheep, raising alarm bells with health experts. Cases of the disease, belonging to the Orthomyxoviridae family, are worryingly on the rise...
Escaping the bustle of London doesn’t always require spending a fortune on train tickets to get out and into the countryside. One travel pro has shared their recommendation for an “easy and...
A new study has revealed the world's most disappointing tourist attractions, with Europe hosting all of the top five. The research, carried out by luggage storage company Radical Storage, analysed...
Fear and anger mount as 'battle for the soul of Romanian democracy' looms1 day agoSarah RainsfordEastern Europe correspondentReporting fromPoeni, RomaniaBBC/Sarah RainsfordThe Romanian village of...
UK TV industry in crisis, says Wolf Hall director14 hours agoKatie RazzallCulture and Media Editor•@katierazzTom Brooks-PollockNewsnightBBCThe director of acclaimed period drama Wolf Hall says...
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