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The country with a staggering 37 official languages – though some are extinct

Most countries in the world have one official language, spoken by the entire population.Some might even have two, such as Finland, where Finnish and...

Iran’s supreme leader warns missile attack on Israel ‘will be done again if necessary’

Iran's supreme leader has claimed its missile attack on Israel was "fully...

A year on, how the Hamas attack has profoundly affected UK political life

When Shockat Adam, the newly elected independent MP for Leicester South, addressed his supporters at the July election count, he brought his speech to...

The town split between two countries with bizarre borders running through shops

Beautiful scenic paths, a variety of bustling restaurants, red brick houses, and beautiful gardens - at first glance Baarle looks just like an ordinary...

British tourists’ lead in Spain snatched by another country – and it’s bad news

British tourists have been dethroned as the top nationality visiting Spain by the French.The UK’s long-running spell has come to an end, as 2.14...

Labour’s surrender of Chagos Islands risks world’s largest marine protected a…

Labour’s surrender of the Chagos Islands puts at risk one of the world's largest marine protected areas, MPs and campaigners have warned.The Chagos Marine...

Will carbon capture help the UK fight climate change?

There is a lot of rousing rhetoric today about carbon capture, following the government’s pledge of £21.7bn of public funds over the next 25...

Spanish fighter pilot killed when F-18 crashes in fiery explosion

A Spanish Army fighter pilot was killed when his F-18 crashed sparking a forest fire. The horrific accident occurred in the town of Peralejos in...

What is the UK minimum wage 2024 as major changes announced

The rate of pay changes every yearThe minimum wage is the minimum pay per hour that workers in the UK are entitled to. It...

Falkland Islands’ governor breaks silence as fears grow over Labour’s next move

The Falkland Islands' governor has insisted that the UK government remains committed to the sovereignty and independence of the British Overseas Territory.Alison Blake's comments...

Duchess of Edinburgh to read bedtime story on CBeebies for World Sight Day

The Duchess of Edinburgh will remind viewers to “cherish” their eyesight during a CBeebies bedtime story.For World Sight Day, on October 10, Sophie will...

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