4 h. ago Mystery drone at Majorca Airport sparks chaos as flights diverted

Reports of a drone spotted at Majorca Airport has caused chaos for passengers with flights unable to take off or land for a period from around 6pm UK time on the holiday island popular with Brits

Events

7 h. ago Strictly's Vito Coppola reveals Ellie Goldstein get 'special gift' behind the scenes only for her

The pair are competing in the BBC One dance contest, which got underway last month, together and are impressing on the dance floor

Politics

7 h. ago Christmas killers film themselves opening family's gifts before pouncing

Kaye and Rolf Tiede drove their family to a picture-perfect cabin stay in the mountains just three days before Christmas Day but were unaware that two men were waiting inside.

Events

8 h. ago Spirituality isn’t rigid dogma. It’s a living, breathing practice that helps make sense of an incomprehensible world | Shadi Khan Saif

I grew up in Kabul and Karachi. In both, I learned the value of the quiet rituals observed while no one is watchingWhen I was leaving London for Melbourne, my eldest sister-in-law told her kids not to forget the “tradition” – to throw a bowl of water behind me as I stepped out the door. Just a small splash on the ground, a gesture older than borders. “La har azaab po aman se,” she whispered in Pashto under her breath – may all hardship stay away from you. The little ones giggled and waved their goodbyes as they spilled the water, somewhere between shy and amused.My mother used to do this too, back in Afghanistan. Every time I left for a journey, especially international ones, she’d quietly follow me to the gate with a bowl of water, whispering prayers I couldn’t always hear. But this moment, between two western cities, with children growing up in a world so far from where that habit began, felt different. It was softer. Bittersweet. Like watching an old song being hummed in a new la...

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9 h. ago Fenwick shoppers rush to buy luxury £20 Christmas teatime treats tin for £4

It's the perfect gift for anyone who loves tea or coffee

Economics

9 h. ago 'Terrifying' flash flood devastates Brit holiday hotspot as partygoers run for cover

Storm Alice continues to batter parts of Spain, with a flash flood hitting Granada, leaving onlookers shocked as streets, cars and homes disappeared under a brown tide

Events

10 h. ago Nurse dies after falling severely ill at 'unhygienic' hotel at luxury resort

Elena Walsh, 64, died after falling seriously ill during a luxury holiday at the five-star resort

Events

13 h. ago Kate Middleton faces 'crunch point' with kids as as George change emerges

The autumn half-term holiday is upon us - and it can only mean one thing for the Princess of Wales

Politics

16 h. ago Kate Middleton at 'crunch point' with royal kids as George change emerges

After a busy run of engagements, the Princess of Wales will be spending some time with her children as the autumn half-term school holiday starts for the youngsters

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17 h. ago Killers film themselves opening family's gifts before unleashing unthinkable act

Police discovered grim footage at a scene of horrors as two robbers unleashed hell on a family who had just arrived for their Christmas getaway

Events

19 h. ago Travel expert shares genius trick to get 57 days off in 2026 and holiday for less

Love Holidays have the exact dates you need to get in the diary, with holidays starting from as little as £139 per person.

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23 h. ago Dramatic video shows effect of savage flash flood which engulfed Brit holiday spot as other resorts declare state of emergency 

Raging torrents surround properties as they surged past brick buildings and leaving many cars at a stand still.

Events

25 h. ago Budget airliner 'almost falls into sea' at 300mph just moments after taking off from Italian holiday hotspot

The Air Arabia flight began falling through the sky ten seconds after its wheels left the airport runway in Sicily

Politics

25 h. ago 10 practical holiday gifts to buy for the man who has everything

Take it from a man who fits this description: practical gifts will always be appreciated. Gift him something he can use either every day or on special occasions.

Politics

27 h. ago Gen Z workers use business trips as way to boost their lifestyle and social media feeds

A survey found a quarter of young adult seek content creation opportunities while away for work as holiday companies pull out all the stops to guarantee a luxury break

Economics

28 h. ago Max Verstappen gifted route back into F1 title race as McLarens crash out at US Grand Prix

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both crashed out at the first corner of the US Grand Prix Sprint race and Max Verstappen took full advantage to cut McLaren's F1 championship lead

Sport

30 h. ago Lauryn Goodman displays her figure in a blue bikini during Marbella holiday with her two children Kairo, 5, and Kinara, 2, after date with tennis star Jack Draper

The influencer, 34, was all smiles as she spent time with her two children Kairo, five, and Kinara, two, who she shares with footballer Kyle Walker .

Society

32 h. ago Holiday unit bid for former pony trekking and zorbing centre refused

The application was refused on a long list of grounds including insufficient information that it accords with farm diversification policy

Politics

32 h. ago Scots dad wins £1m Omaze draw and says family will finally get more than socks for Xmas

The 49-year-old winning dad and his wife didn't even have passports when Omaze knocked on their door to deliver the life-changing news – and now they're planning their dream holiday to Japan

Economics

35 h. ago The Duchess of Scandal... who is now plain old Sarah: Fergie's humiliating downfall as King makes moves to 'protect' her daughters

The York title was perhaps late Queen Elizabeth II's most significant gift to Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, but a series of high-profile scandals have brought the previously dukedom into disrepute. 

Politics