Saturday, 30 November 2024

Zelensky suggests war could end if unoccupied Ukraine comes under Nato

But Zelensky points out no-one has yet made such an offer and whether Nato would consider a move is doubtful.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8g8ylvyldo

Uncovering the men who hid a note in a Scottish lighthouse 132 years ago

Experts poring over censuses and newspaper archives have built up a rich picture of their lives.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8rl6456pr2o

Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago to meet Trump after tariff threat

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making a surprise visit to Florida as Canada seeks to the avoid blanket tariffs threatened by the president-elect.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8787nxl7do

Friday, 29 November 2024

The Trump Trials... Cases Closed?

Is Donald now above the law?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k7n1h0

What is assisted dying and how could the law change?

A proposed law would let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47158287

Chris Mason: Politicians wrestle with an issue of conscience

If the bill passes, it will become one of the biggest talking points at Westminster of 2025.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3e8gw3yw0do

Thursday, 28 November 2024

Coventry City appoint Frank Lampard as head coach

Coventry City appoint ex-Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard as their head coach, following Mark Robins' sacking.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0en2890039o

Net migration hit record 906,000 last year, revised figures show

The number has since fallen to 728,000 in year to June, the Office for National Statistics estimated in its latest figures.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3degx4029ko

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

South Korean star's baby scandal sparks national debate

Revelations that the actor had a baby outside marriage have shaken up ideals of the "traditional" family.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c30pej5z8e5o

Tartan and hysteria: Musical tells story of Scotland's biggest boyband

Shang-a-lang - Hits of the Bay City Rollers get the Mamma Mia treatment in a new theatre show.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy87zr1dyllo

Tuesday, 26 November 2024

World's oldest man dies aged 112

John Tinniswood died at his Southport care home "surrounded by music and love", his family said.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk43k54mk0o

Monday, 25 November 2024

Girl, 8, seriously injured in London shooting

An eight-year-old girl and a man are seriously injured in a shooting, the Met Police says.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1knxw7k8n7o

'I'm more out than in' - Salah disappointed by lack of Liverpool offer

Egypt forward Mohamed Salah says his future at Liverpool is 'out of his hands' because he is yet to be offered a new deal.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn0d7rzywygo

Sunday, 24 November 2024

Dozens killed in Pakistan sectarian violence

More than 80 die in a tribal area of Pakistan riven by tensions between Shia and Sunni communities.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx27kz9kk1do

Irish justice minister praises 'bravery' of woman in Conor McGregor rape case

Justice Minister Helen McEntee said Nikita Hand had shown "there is light at the end of the tunnel".

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgejwr1n2wro

Saturday, 23 November 2024

How a quiet village turned into the Land of Oz for Wicked

It was exciting times for residents as Munchkinland emerged from a field in their quiet community.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdd0lj093leo

India maintain dominant position over Australia

India's openers ensure they maintain their dominant position against Australia with an unbroken century stand on day two of the first Test in Perth.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cy8ne7p23weo

Friday, 22 November 2024

'Chaos for Australia!' - Bumrah removes Cummins for three

Jasprit Bumrah takes his fourth wicket of the Test between India and Australia, removing Pat Cummins for three in the evening session in Perth.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/videos/cz7w58dryzpo

Thursday, 21 November 2024

Milhouse voice actress retires from The Simpsons

Pamela Hayden also voiced Ned Flanders' sons Rod and Todd and school bully Jimbo Jones.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0mzy0e2kyro

Double Olympic champion Brownlee retires aged 36

Two-time Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee announces his retirement from the sport at the age of 36.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c4g7y7ly266o

Wednesday, 20 November 2024

'Ambulance delays made me a widow at 28'

Aaron Morris, 31, died following a crash in County Durham in 2022, but could have been saved.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvglz30mj3po

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

Federer pays tribute to Nadal for 'epic career'

Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal "made the whole tennis world proud" during his "epic career" before the Spaniard's retirement.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c5yx9ngx1y6o

Monday, 18 November 2024

Bentancur banned for seven games over racial slur

Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur is banned for seven games and fined £100,000 for using a racial slur about team-mate Son Heung-min.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c86q570vw6xo

Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with American long-range missiles

But why now? And what could this mean?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k571cr

Sunday, 17 November 2024

Charli XCX: My parents drove me to raves aged 15

The pop star inspired a cultural phenomenon this summer with many adopting the "brat" way of life.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c079jyyvn32o

Final phase for mass rape trial that has horrified France

Fifty-one men are on trial in a case that focuses on a formerly married couple, Dominique and Gisèle Pelicot.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c30p6ey32ydo

'Dreams quashed': Foreign students and universities fear Australia's visa cap

A bill limiting the number of foreign students Australia accepts has caused anxiety at home and abroad.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c207kgd4l22o

Trump, Musk and new cabinet nominees celebrate at UFC

The President-elect was joined by Robert F Kennedy Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Vivek Ramaswamy.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgd1p8w4xlo

Saturday, 16 November 2024

X users jump to Bluesky - but what is it and who owns it?

Bluesky is picking up one million new users every day at its current rate.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8dm0ljg4y6o

Shock as man told 'there's a cow in your pool'

Ian Blackburn said he is over the moon after the bovine was returned safe and well.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7gyr4v0r5o

Friday, 15 November 2024

Greek police criticised for treatment of England fans

Local police in Athens are said to have used riot shields and tear gas to control England fans before the Nations League fixture with Greece.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cwyx1w7x932o

Thursday, 14 November 2024

French weapons used in Sudan war despite UN arms embargo - Amnesty

French authorities have not commented while the UAE has previously denied arming the RSF.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crln9lk51dro

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

'We scrum to dominate' - behind the eight-man Boks machine

What is the secret behind South Africa’s eight-man machine – arguably the most formidable and feared scrum in rugby?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cde7g049xk1o

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Lineker to stop hosting Match of the Day, BBC confirms

The BBC has "agreed in principle a contract extension through to the 2026 World Cup," with Lineker.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crln27ek10no

Man charged with murder after stabbings at market

One man was killed and two others were injured in a stabbing in Walworth on Sunday morning.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2l9pjp9gwvo

Monday, 11 November 2024

'Traitors' poster put up at Michelle O'Neill's office

O'Neill was the first senior Sinn Féin figure to take part in an official Remembrance Sunday ceremony.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjr40ypzyl7o

Squid Game director was so stressed on set he lost nine teeth

The South Korean hit drama returns for a second season in December.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjr41jyz340o

Sunday, 10 November 2024

Remembrance: Why do we wear poppies?

The poppy has been synonymous with marking Remembrance since a few years after World War One.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8d6415137o

Two dead after electric bike catches fire in house, firefighters say

A pedal bike was converted into an electric bike and stored in the hallway, the fire service said.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cje0d41gwwjo

Top restaurant bosses warn Budget could force job cuts

Hospitality bosses are calling for changes to what they describe as "unsustainable" tax rises.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0k8n1lpv1lo

Saturday, 9 November 2024

'My £750 vouchers are useless after restaurant closure'

Customers are told their vouchers are non-transferrable and to contact their banks.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8gzmrzynzo

A disabled South Park character from 24 years ago is getting me harassed today

I have felt the shadow of Timmy since childhood - but never imagined the name would be hurled at me by strangers in my 30s.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9dl0nqdl10o

Friday, 8 November 2024

The Entertainer axes new shops after Budget tax rise

The toy retailer says higher costs have hit expansion and led to a hiring freeze at its head office.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dljrgdzeno

Thursday, 7 November 2024

MP Mike Amesbury charged with street assault

MP Mike Amesbury is charged with assault after a video emerged of him appearing to punch a man.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgr0xrlwq25o

Sainsbury's and M&S warn Budget may push up prices

A number of major firms have warned over the impact of higher National Insurance costs.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c238g1x9l00o

House prices hit record high, says Halifax

Despite the increase, the lender warns mortgage costs could remain "higher for longer" following the Budget.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdrd38k0eg7o

Wednesday, 6 November 2024

NFL mid-season review - six things we have learned

We look at six of the biggest storylines from the first half of the 2024 NFL season from the best and worst performers to who shows signs of being play-off dark horses.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/articles/c0791r90pg5o

How Kuhn is 'showing Celtic what he's got'

Nicolas Kuhn is described as the outstanding player in Scottish football this season after his two-goal display in Celtic's 3-1 Champions League win over RB Leipzig.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cwy1qlq0vndo

Tuesday, 5 November 2024

Primark owner profits jump despite summer washout

It said clothes sales in the UK and Ireland grew despite dampened demand for beach and swimwear.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgqy3p78085o

Monday, 4 November 2024

At least 10 dead after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Officials say several villages have been evacuated after the eruption on Sunday.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62l9l42q51o

Drake's beef with former Toronto Raptors All-Star explained

The rapper and Toronto Raptors fan has taken aim at one of his team's former All-Stars. But why?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2071ny8jl4o

Sunday, 3 November 2024

Watch: MP takes on pro-MMA fighter in charity bout

Watch: Will Stone MP grapples with a pro-MMA fighter to raise money for a mental health charity.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cn01w5yl19zo

Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments

Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j8zen1wnpo

Strictly's Tasha Ghouri in tears over online hate

Ghouri, who was born deaf, said she received an onslaught of hate after appearing on Love Island in 2022.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j8zevz4gno

From courtroom to candidate: What Harris's years as a prosecutor tell us about her

She dealt with grisly murder cases and then became the state attorney general - the Democratic candidate's California career offers clues about how she might govern.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly2d4evq5po

Saturday, 2 November 2024

Scottish comedian Janey Godley dies in hospice aged 63

She was "surrounded by her loved ones" in hospital, her management has confirmed.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgxp3x1zx3o

Man with cerebral palsy lands Primark modelling gig

Elliot Caswell, who has cerebral palsy, booked a modelling job after a BBC documentary explored his difficulties finding work.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c079zmml2l8o

Instagram-famous squirrel euthanised by authorities

New York authorities say Peanut the Squirrel bit a person while it was being confiscated this week.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33e75z83l0o

Friday, 1 November 2024

Amorim tactics: Ending the 'donut' and taming Fernandes – what’s in store?

With Ruben Amorim appearing close to a move to Manchester United, which players will be the biggest winners and losers under him at Old Trafford?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crez8vyr7yjo

'Women's rugby league million miles better than it's ever been'

Captain Jodie Cunningham says that women’s rugby league is in the best shape it has ever been "by a million miles" as England prepare to take on Wales at Headingley on Saturday.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/articles/cx28ygm24leo