64 minutes ago EU seaside town near major city set for major boom with £830m tourist development

'Melides, in the Alentejo region of southwest Portugal, is rapidly becoming the next Comporta, the trendy beach area beloved of celebrities and the international elite'

Economics

67 minutes ago Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas

Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday prayer ahead of Christmas celebrations, condemning the “cruelty” of bombing schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza

Events

79 minutes ago Ukrainian drones hit a Russian fuel depot for the second time this month

Ukrainian drones have struck a major Russian oil terminal for the second time in just over a week, according to the Russian local governor, as part of a “massive” cross-border attack on fuel and energy facilities that Kyiv says supply Moscow's military

Events

79 minutes ago Strictly legend Bruce Forsyth's tragic final weeks as devoted wife reveals his heartbreaking promise

Bruce Forsyth hosted Strictly Come Dancing for 10 years from 2004, leaving the show just three years before he tragically passed away, surrounded by his devoted family

Politics

80 minutes ago Mandelson must make his voice ‘the most important’ as ambassador to US – Darroch

The former British ambassador in Washington also said life under a Donald Trump presidency will be ‘like a 24/7 bar-room brawl’.

Politics

2 hours ago NATO would 'wipe out Russia's army in a matter of months' if the alliance were to deploy all its might in Ukraine but experts warn victory would come at a major cost

The idea of a large-scale conflict between Russia and the Western-led security bloc is enough to have even the most seasoned strategists waking up with a jolt in a cold sweat

Events

3 hours ago Airline passenger's fury at being told to give up first class seat for dog

A Delta passenger was bumped from an upgrade to first class to allow a service dog to sit with its owner, but was left fuming when they were put in a worst seat than they began with

Politics

3 hours ago Major supermarkets urgently recall Christmas food favourites and issue 'do not eat' warning over safety fears

Causes for concern range from items containing potentially dangerous bacteria like Listeria to meat products shockingly being out on the use by date by a whole month.

Events

3 hours ago EastEnders icon missed out on huge Gavin and Stacey role after audition 'didn't go to plan'

An EastEnders star has opened up for the first time about when she auditioned for a major character on Gavin and Stacey

Politics

3 hours ago China unleashes terrifying heavily armed robocop that can chase down suspects

The spherical robot, made by technological firm Rotunbot, is capable of travelling on land and water and thanks to its centre of gravity is incapable of toppling over

Events