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Spain and China are cosying up - to the anger of many in the EU

Katya AdlerEurope EditorOn the streets of Barcelona, fiery red and gold Chinese dragons (presumably with very sweaty people inside the costumes) danced among delighted crowds, while Chinese acrobats...

Spain and China are cosying up - to the anger of many in the EU

Uproar in France over award-winning author accused of using AI

Joel Saget / AFP via Getty ImagesHugh Schofield, Paris and BBC Verify23 September 2026The French book scene is in uproar after a Canadian-Haitian author billed as a sensation was...

Uproar in France over award-winning author accused of using AI

Joel Saget / AFP via Getty ImagesHugh Schofield, Paris and BBC Verify1 hour agoThe French book scene is in uproar after a Canadian-Haitian author billed as a sensation was accused of...

Burnham's PMQs debut shows the challenge of delivering new style of politics

UK Parliament/PAAlex ForsythPolitical correspondent40 minutes agoThroughout the summer Andy Burnham's been attempting to cultivate a new style of communicating with a steady stream of social media...

Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland

Skip image galleryGetty ImagesGetty ImagesEPA1 of 3Aleks Phillips16 August 2026A statue of the Virgin Mary believed to be Europe's tallest has been formally unveiled in a small Polish village.The...

Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland

Skip image galleryGetty ImagesGetty ImagesEPA1 of 3Aleks Phillips2 hours agoA statue of the Virgin Mary believed to be Europe's tallest has been formally unveiled in a small Polish village.The...

Inside the 'white-only' community where founder fights to preserve 'European identity'

Inside America's whites-only town where new arrivals are vetted to help 'preserve European identity' (Image: X)Hidden away in Arkansas' Ozark Mountains is a tiny settlement home to around 40...

Bombshell new poll finally settles great jam or cream on scone first debate

A Devon and a Cornwall mayor enjoy their scones (Image: Costa)The latest exchange in the great "jam or cream first" on scones debate means bad news for Devon. Traditional cream tea in Cornwall...

'Forbidden' Bible-era Book of Enoch prophecy sparks terrifying Antichrist warning

An ancient religious text excluded from most Christian biblical canons has sparked debate over whether it contains a warning about the Antichrist and the downfall of corrupt rulers.The more than...

Exact number of Labour MPs who have backed Andy Burnham on day 1 of new leader nominations

Andy Burnham has been backed by 322 Labour MPs to be the next leader on the first day of nominations. The Makerfield MP is the only declared candidate in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer and is...

Zara and Mike Tindall give rare interview and reveal one thing they can't live without

Zara and Mike Tindall were spotted at Wimbledon on Wednesday among many other VIPs. The popular royal couple were alongside Spice Girls' Geri Halliwell-Horner and her husband Christian Horner, as...

Korean Grandma flies to UK to show what Seoul has to offer

A Korean granny social media star ate fish and chips and swigged BuzzBallz on a London day out ahead of a gig. Park Mak-rye, known as Korea Grandma online, spent the day exploring and ticking off a...

King Charles takes part in ancient ceremony as Royal Week begins

The King's arrival in Scotland was met by much fanfare this morning, as he was handed the keys to the city of Edinburgh in a traditional ceremony at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The Ceremony of the...

'I worked for King Charles - he told me real reason he wouldn't live in Buckingham Palace'

Queen Camilla and King Charles on the Buckingham Palace balcony (Image: Getty Images)King Charles has made the momentous decision not to live at Buckingham Palace once refurbishments are completed,...