8 h. ago What to know about the events leading up to Madagascar's military coup

Madagascar’s military has seized power from the civilian government, a high-ranking commander announced after President Andry Rajoelina fled the sprawling Indian Ocean island country for his safety

Events

10 h. ago Judge accuses Homeland Security of bullying states into accepting conditions to get FEMA money

A federal judge in Rhode Island has accused the Trump administration of trying to “bully” states into accepting conditions that require them to cooperate on immigration enforcement actions to get disaster funding after he ruled those actions were unconstitutional

Events

11 h. ago Moment giant wave wipes out tourists on Tenerife as Brits scream and holidaymakers run to avoid getting sucked out to sea

This is the terrifying moment a giant wave wiped out several tourists on a Tenerife beach. 

Politics

11 h. ago Boy, 5, who drowned in Greece holiday swimming pool 'was able to unlock door'

Theo Treharne-Jones died after being found in an outdoor pool at Atlantica Holiday Village on the island of Kos, an inquest has heard

Events

12 h. ago Scotland's last shoemaker shop to be restored after 60 years 'frozen in time'

The historic store will even be opened to tourists.

Politics

12 h. ago Love Island's Sharon Gaffka lashes out as sickening trolls brand her 'Lucy Letby 2.0'

Love Island star and activist Sharon Gaffka has opened up about the horrific trolling she experienced after talking about her abortion, including one who likened her to Lucy Letby

Politics

12 h. ago Popular Spanish tourist destination brings in tough new measures to tackle overtourism

A popular Spanish tourist destination has introduced tough new measures in a bid to tackle over tourism. 

Politics

13 h. ago Maura Higgins shows off her incredible figure as she poses in a red bikini during trip to Marrakesh with Guess

The former Love Island star, 34, posed in a red bikini, which featured a cute white frill across the balconette top and side-tide bottoms.

Politics

13 h. ago Sky's Amadeus trailer drops as release date confirmed for 'spectacular' new drama

Sky has released the first trailer for its upcoming historical drama Amadeus, which stars Paul Bettany and Will Sharpe in the lead roles

Economics

13 h. ago ‘Spectacular’ Sky drama Amadeus drops first trailer with exciting release date details

One of Sky’s biggest new releases for 2025 has been teased in a jaw-dropping new trailer

Events

13 h. ago British boy, five, drowned in swimming pool on family holiday to Greece after being able to unlock hotel room door, inquest hears

Theo Treharne-Jones (pictured), from Merthyr Tydfil, died after he was found in an outdoor swimming pool at Atlantica Holiday Village on the Greek island of Kos in June 2019.

Society

13 h. ago Love Island winner Toni Laites says she's now homeless two months after bagging £50k prize fund

Toni Laites took to her Instagram story on Monday to share with her followers the struggle she has faced when it comes to finding an apartment in the UK. 

Economics

14 h. ago 'Magical' village with hardly any tourists as they visit famous neighbours

The Cotswolds is a popular destination for UK visitors and locals seeking a magical weekend getaway, but there are still some hidden gems to be found in the area

Politics

14 h. ago In Iceland, a town still shaken by volcanic eruptions tries to recover

Nine volcanic eruptions since December 2023 have shaken the Icelandic town of Grindavik and forced residents to repeatedly evacuate

Politics

15 h. ago UK tourists issued update on when holiday hotspot will roll out new EU border rules

The EU's Entry/Exit System has launched which will see Brits have their photographs and fingerprints taken

Politics

15 h. ago My toxic hen do experience that left me almost £2,000 out of pocket: The bride demanded a champagne night and her own special car

When I found a luxurious Airbnb in the British countryside with a huge pool, gorgeous garden and everyone getting their own room for just £300 per person, I thought I'd won the hen do lottery. 

Economics

15 h. ago Majorca in major tourism crackdown with ban on party boats among strict rules

The much-loved Spanish resort will ban party boats, youth hostels and more tourist rentals as the crackdown comes following protests against over-tourism earlier this year

Society

15 h. ago Calls to fine Mowi fish farm after 75,000 salmon escaped snubbed despite commitment to bring in penalties

Campaigners have made repeated calls for the Scottish Government to fine fish farm companies for escapee incidents

Politics

16 h. ago Major development on giant sinkhole that left Love Island winner homeless

Love Island star Liam Reardon was forced to move out of his home and into an Airbnb after a sinkhole appeared in his driveway and 'swallowed' the property in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

Politics

16 h. ago Latvia's Freedom Monument in Riga is locked up amid fears 'pig

British tourists have previously been jailed for relieving themselves on Riga's Freedom Monument, which honours soldiers killed in Latvia's fight for independence.

Politics