Monday 16 September 2024

Watch: Silent Huw Edwards arrives at court

The former BBC News presenter has arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court filmed by TV cameras, photographers and watched by journalists.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c4g99v0p3leo

Man due in court charged with murder of mother and siblings

Nicholas Prosper, 18, is accused of murdering his mother and teenage siblings at a tower block.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g003lnkm9o

Sunday 15 September 2024

Ben Whishaw makes promise to Paddington fans over Aunt Lucy

The actor, who is the voice of the marmalade-loving bear, tells fans they will get answers.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2y32w71k3o

Sam Tompkins reunited with items stolen in raid

The singer is reunited with jewellery and his acoustic guitar after the Brighton burglary.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0m0nd8wzylo

Saturday 14 September 2024

Four die in Romanian floods as rain lashes Europe

Evacuations are underway in Poland and the highest flood alert is active in 38 locations in the Czech Republic

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2l1l8ng2edo

Labour MPs 'shocked' at no full winter fuel assessment

Labour MPs are not speaking out publicly despite concerns, as some hope mitigations will come in the Budget next month.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3dgvzy6do

Fake retro video game ring worth €50m smashed in Italy

More than 47 million pirated copies of games including and Mario Bros. and Street Fighter II were seized in raids across Italy.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1k7387pmrpo

Friday 13 September 2024

Prison population falls by more than 2,000 after early release scheme

The drop follows the mass early release of offenders to deal with prison overcrowding this week.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rdr092p9wo

China raises retirement age - from as low as 50 - for first time in 70 years

The plan, which will set in from January, has been on the cards for a few years as China's population ages.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62421le4j6o

Teenager invents robot to solve Rubik's Cube

Ruarcc, from St Malachy's College, started to create puzzle-solving robot prototypes aged 12.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20rqyk27rvo

Vodafone clashes with watchdog over Three merger

Watchdog has particular concerns about the customers least able to afford mobile services.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crlrl009kwxo

Thursday 12 September 2024

Why is the Pope doing a long tour when he's so frail?

His packed trip to Asia involves three countries in which Catholics are a minority.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgjvel0pynqo

Wednesday 11 September 2024

What are Harris and Trump's policies?

Economy, immigration, abortion and other top issues - here is where the two candidates stand.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy343z53l1o

Tuesday 10 September 2024

Inside Britain's Prison Crisis

Violence, over crowding and self-harm - we go inside one of the UK's most dangerous jails.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00238h2

Monday 9 September 2024

GB win medals in all but one sport - best Paris 2024 stats

BBC Sport rounds up some of the best stats from an "incredible" Paralympic Games in Paris.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c4gq1qwwev5o

International hunt for man who threw hot coffee on baby

The man is accused of leaving the baby with severe burns requiring multiple surgeries.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8drzm09j0o

‘I grieve for the person I was before' - Covid inquiry to hear from healthcare staff

The Covid inquiry opens its next set of hearings on Monday, looking at the impact on healthcare and the NHS.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crrlv0enpeno

Sunday 8 September 2024

Your pictures on the theme of 'still life'

A selection of photos from our readers on a set theme.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyw9v2xypeo

Three killed in attack at West Bank-Jordan border

Israeli officials say a gunman approached from the Jordanian side and opened fire.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0qexxqdxvdo

All-rounder Moeen retires from England duty

England all-rounder Moeen Ali retires from international cricket, saying "the time is right" to move on.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cy4yz17ye31o

Saturday 7 September 2024

Carsley and the British national anthem - explained

England interim manager Lee Carsley will not sing the British national anthem before Republic of Ireland game.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c17gj5e1krdo

Liverpool legend Yeats dies aged 86

Legendary former Liverpool captain Ron Yeats dies at the age of 86.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c62348nw4yqo

Woodhall claims Paralympic gold month after wife's Olympic triumph

American Hunter Woodhall storms to victory in the T62 400m at the Paralympics in Paris, a month after his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall won Olympic long jump gold.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/articles/cj9lxew2377o

Starmer's 'blame the Tories' strategy will not hold forever

The government’s message has focused on its challenging inheritance - but responsibility and blame will ultimately shift.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx28d72948vo

Friday 6 September 2024

Storey wins 19th Paralympic gold in thrilling road race

Sarah Storey wins a record-extending 19th Paralympic gold medal as she claims victory in the cycling road race.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cycling/articles/ce8d5l77rg1o

'Our future is over': Forced to flee by a year of war

The BBC sees first-hand the desperation of Sudanese people affected by the civil war and hunger crisis.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewlrxrk5p5o

Sir Terry Wogan's widow Lady Helen dies aged 88

Lady Helen Wogan has died at the age of 88, eight years after the death of her husband Terry.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy5l3279gjo

Thursday 5 September 2024

What we know about the Apalachee High School shooting victims

Students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo were killed, as were teachers Christina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33n0elyp6ro

Boy, 14, in court charged with murder of 80-year-old

Bhim Kohli died in hospital after being attacked while walking his dog in a park.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15g1497d15o

Wednesday 4 September 2024

Drone footage shows sunken Greek village re-emerge from lake

The ruins of the Greek village of Kallio have re-appeared after decades, after record temperatures caused a major reservoir to partially dry up.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c15gyq7d715o

Nvidia plunges almost 10% as global markets fall

The artificial intelligence chip giant saw $279bn wiped off its stock market value in New York.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crlrw01g45ro

Tuesday 3 September 2024

Hostage killings leave Israeli protesters at 'breaking point'

The discovery of six hostages killed in Gaza has increased the pressure on Israel's prime minister.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20l22jnj6go

Cathay Pacific grounds planes after engine problem

The Airbus A350-1000's Trent XWB-97 engines were made by UK-based engineering giant Rolls-Royce.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yd7w0dzpwo

Ugandan athlete in hospital after Kenya petrol attack

The 33-year-old distance runner is currently receiving treatment for 75% burns, police say.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c984rz0ypeno

Monday 2 September 2024

'My aim on this earth is to find my missing son'

Six months on, the family of the missing student are "no further forward" in knowing where he went.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1k3pkywv3no

Sunday 1 September 2024

Football pays tribute to 'great man' Bamba

The football world is paying tribute to Sol Bamba who has passed away aged 39.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cm2n9dz8n2jo

Hounded South African beauty queen wins Nigeria contest

Chidimma Adetshina wins Miss Nigeria after a nationality row forced her out of the Miss South Africa contest.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly967e7en1o