French Prime Minister François Bayrou believes dozens of people died after the cyclone hit the territory, rather than thousands.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2y0794qe2o
Tuesday, 24 December 2024
Konstas, 19, to make Australia debut in Boxing Day Test
Opener Sam Konstas is set to become Australia men's youngest Test batting debutant in 71 years in the Boxing Day Test against India.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/ckg9j7yr3xzo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/ckg9j7yr3xzo
Monday, 23 December 2024
Watch: Abseiling Santa descends from Guatemala bridge to deliver toys
A firefighter dressed as Santa abseils down a bridge in Guatemala City to give gifts to children.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/ce3lwerqnv1o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/ce3lwerqnv1o
Cross back as England name Women's Ashes squad
Fast bowler Kate Cross has recovered from an injury to be named in the England squad for the Women's Ashes starting in Australia next month.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c4gleywzv9ro
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c4gleywzv9ro
Sunday, 22 December 2024
Grief and anger in Magdeburg after Christmas market attack
Outside the market hit by a speeding car, Germans complain about security and their politicians.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp319jx719po
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp319jx719po
Usyk cements legacy with points win over Fury
Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to retain his unified heavyweight world titles and prove his status as a generational great with another close points win in their rematch in Saudi Arabia.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/videos/cgj6n29zep5o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/videos/cgj6n29zep5o
England recall Root for ODIs but Stokes left out
England recall Joe Root, who tops the men's Test batting rankings, to their one-day international squad for the tour of India and the 2025 Champions Trophy.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c5yd9dn3rxro
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c5yd9dn3rxro
Saturday, 21 December 2024
Skiing great Vonn impresses on World Cup return
Lindsey Vonn marks her World Cup return after more than five years away from the sport with an impressive 14th place in the Super G at St Moritz.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c4gzpq9kqe5o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c4gzpq9kqe5o
How a tiny village grew into a huge luxury destination
From sticky toffee pudding to three Michelin-starred dining, a Lake District hamlet turns hotspot.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg9vx0r91mo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg9vx0r91mo
Friday, 20 December 2024
RFU chair Ilube steps down amid pay row
Tom Ilube steps down as Rugby Football Union chairman, pre-empting the possibility of a grassroots rebellion forcing him out over executive bonuses.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cn9g5zdq514o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cn9g5zdq514o
Thursday, 19 December 2024
Friedkin Group completes Everton takeover
The Friedkin Group completes its 94% majority takeover of Everton, ending the turbulent tenure of Farhad Moshiri.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c4g39jge8gmo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c4g39jge8gmo
Wednesday, 18 December 2024
McIlroy and Scheffler dominate PGA-LIV 'Showdown'
PGA Tour superstars Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler show their superiority against LIV Golf rivals Bryson DeChambeau and Bryson Koepka in a floodlit exhibition in Las Vegas.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/articles/cgkxr4r8n2eo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/articles/cgkxr4r8n2eo
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
BBC and ITV agree World Cup deal for 2026 and 2030
BBC Sport agrees a deal to share live coverage of the Fifa World Cup in 2026 and 2030 with ITV, and will broadcast across TV, audio and digital platforms.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvgn1230dx6o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvgn1230dx6o
Monday, 16 December 2024
Why Final Fantasy director almost rejected his dream job
Naoki Hamaguchi says he wasn't sure if he wanted to spend 10 years on one project.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy45x88d0xo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy45x88d0xo
'Our rapists should admit guilt before they get parole'
Ellie Wilson and Hannah McLaughlan are calling for changes to the parole system.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gp8gxk7r9o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gp8gxk7r9o
Sunday, 15 December 2024
Gavin and Stacey fans treated to cameo and trailer on Strictly
The trailer was aired during the Strictly final, and Ruth Jones also made a cameo appearance as Nessa.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1wqpjqzv9vo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1wqpjqzv9vo
'Uncertainty, problems & change - a compelling Manchester derby'
With both sides in disarray, Sunday's Manchester derby is one of the most unusual meetings between the two for decades, writes Simon Stone.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c4gw3v33g5vo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c4gw3v33g5vo
Saturday, 14 December 2024
Football Focus
Alex Scott looks ahead to the weekend's football, including the Manchester derby.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/bbcone
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/bbcone
West Ham goalkeeper, 15, dies after cancer battle
All scheduled academy fixtures over the weekend are being postponed as a mark of respect.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y46dqml4do
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y46dqml4do
Friday, 13 December 2024
Officers cleared over boy's water pistol arrest
The boy was surrounded by police and arrested in Hackney, as police thought his water gun was real.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2v67vgnzvo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2v67vgnzvo
When is World Cup qualifying draw and how does it work?
European teams will discover their 2026 World Cup qualifying opponents on Friday - how does it work?
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/czjd972k18do
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/czjd972k18do
Thursday, 12 December 2024
Can Postecoglou rediscover old comforts in Glasgow?
Ange Postecoglou is in stormy waters at Tottenham. But might a return to Glasgow in the Europa League restore some calm?
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8rjkng3ddgo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8rjkng3ddgo
Nigel Farage, Reform and the Future of British Politics
Could Reform UK really win the next election?
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from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0025vx2
Wednesday, 11 December 2024
Chatbot encouraged US teen to kill parents over screen time limit, lawsuit claims
Legal action filed in Texas alleges Character.ai 'poses a clear and present danger' to young people.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd605e48q1vo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd605e48q1vo
Man fulfils dying wish accompanying daughter down aisle
Bride Jess was ready to cancel the wedding - but the help allowed people to say goodbye to her dad.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyrdxj5e3po
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyrdxj5e3po
Tuesday, 10 December 2024
Five things to look out for in the Welsh budget
Spending plans are to be unveiled by Mark Drakeford, but a deal needs to be struck to make them pass.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3dx5l99mvno
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3dx5l99mvno
Blow to UK as equipment hire giant Ashtead heads for US
The building equipment rental firm joins others who have moved to the US from London.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8rjkj43vggo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8rjkj43vggo
Monday, 9 December 2024
King says Elizabeth II wore her crown at bath time when he was a child
The King also spoke of feeling "slightly anxious" about wearing the heavy St Edward's Crown at his own coronation.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd75d47n34do
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd75d47n34do
UK will review Syrian group's terror ban, cabinet minister says
Pat McFadden says the UK will consider if a terrorist designation should remain for a Syrian group which led the overthrow of al-Assad rule.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7qenxy8r2o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7qenxy8r2o
Sunday, 8 December 2024
'I fought £255 parking charge and won'
Garry Kay was asked to pay £255 because he took longer than five minutes to buy a parking ticket.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czenn548x1no
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czenn548x1no
'I watched my house burn down with memories of my late daughter inside'
A 64-year-old with no insurance is left homeless after fire tore through her house in East Lothian.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c99xrm75rzvo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c99xrm75rzvo
Saturday, 7 December 2024
Dick Van Dyke stars in Coldplay video as he turns 99
The actor recreates dance moves from across his career, and reflects on old age in a touching video.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3vrl93553qo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3vrl93553qo
Friday, 6 December 2024
Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'
Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgnxzl9exjo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgnxzl9exjo
Thursday, 5 December 2024
Stokes, Bashir, Crawley - your Wellington watchlist
England can secure their first series win in New Zealand since 2008 if they win the second Test in Wellington - Stephan Shemilt picks five things to look out for.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/czx5vkw0vr2o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/czx5vkw0vr2o
Dujardin handed one-year ban for 'excessively' whipping horse
Three-time Olympic dressage gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin banned for one-year and fined £8,886 for "excessively" whipping a horse.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/equestrian/articles/cy89n7343zdo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/equestrian/articles/cy89n7343zdo
Wednesday, 4 December 2024
Deer killed by dog in Richmond Park, police say
Met Police are appealing for help in identifying the owner of a dog believed to have killed a deer.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c1mr9gn9jkpo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c1mr9gn9jkpo
How two hours of martial law unfolded
MPs begin impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol after thwarting his bid to impose martial law.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/ckg9nepp3pyo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/ckg9nepp3pyo
Central Cee and Jorja Smith among Mobo nominees
They are among several three-time nominees for the 2025 ceremont, alongside Cleo Sol and Ghetts.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxz9k649plo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxz9k649plo
Tuesday, 3 December 2024
Van Dijk 'the best ever'? Rank great Premier League centre-backs
Where does Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk rank amongst the best Premier League centre-backs ever?
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ce90jgzxk9ko
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ce90jgzxk9ko
'Extraordinary' - the case for Aspinall to fight Jones in numbers
A statistical look at why Britain's Tom Aspinall deserves a UFC undisputed heavyweight title showdown with Jon Jones.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/c4gvyxzrdl8o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/c4gvyxzrdl8o
Monday, 2 December 2024
Top UN court to rule on key climate questions
The significant case could clarify governments' legal responsibilities in relation to climate change.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4r03ngw1go
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4r03ngw1go
Belgium grants labour rights to sex workers
It's the first country to give sex workers maternity leave, pensions and sick pay.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct6dm7
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct6dm7
McLaren call for inquiry into Norris penalty as FIA under scrutiny
McLaren call for an inquiry into the penalty Lando Norris was given for ignoring yellow flags during the Qatar Grand Prix.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c77jlregl8do
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c77jlregl8do
Sunday, 1 December 2024
Family 'desperate' as British couple still missing after Red Sea sinking
The family of a couple missing after a tourist boat sank are anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62l2rn3zdzo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62l2rn3zdzo
'They threw her body into the ocean' - woman dies on boat headed for French island
Woman's body thrown overboard after boat abandoned by people smugglers in the Indian Ocean.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8d5334vmyo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8d5334vmyo
Family 'desperate' as British couple still missing after Red Sea sinking
The family of a couple missing after a tourist boat sank are anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62l2rn3zdzo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62l2rn3zdzo
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