UN condemns ‘totally unacceptable’ civilian death toll in Lebanon; Biden cautions Israel over retaliation against Iran Living in Lebanon: how have you been affected by the recent violence? The Israeli military launched a series of strikes on southern Beirut on Thursday night, in one of the most intense bombardments on […]
Month: October 2024
Beth Rigby’s withdrawal after not being allowed to record conversation follows BBC cancellation over notes gaffe Sky News has pulled out of an interview with Boris Johnson after its political editor was told she could not make an audio recording or transcript of the talk. The former prime minister had […]
Met Office warns of unsettled weather as tail end of extreme category 4 storm sweeps towards northwest Europe Britons may have to brace for a blast of wind and rain next week as the tail end of Hurricane Kirk passes by. The Met Office warned of unsettled weather over the […]
Measures to stop children from vaping could be included in forthcoming tobacco and vapes bill Ministers are reportedly planning to ban vaping in playgrounds, hospital grounds and near schools in an attempt to prevent children from taking up the habit. Wes Streeting, the health secretary, is considering restricting the use […]
Campbell ‘accepts her accountability’, says spokesperson after watchdog’s scathing report about Fashion for Relief Naomi Campbell has admitted she failed in her duties as a trustee at the Fashion for Relief charity she founded – but has insisted she never engaged in financial misconduct or used the charity for personal […]
Target in Lebanese capital thought to be Hashem Safieddine, say Israeli media reports; Palestinian media say death toll largest in single West Bank attack in 24 years Lebanon’s ambassador to the UK, appearing on BBC radio, has said that Israel is “pushing the region towards abyss”. PA Media reports Rami […]
Investment will fund two CCS clusters – but environmental campaigners have criticised plans Rachel Reeves is paving the way for a multibillion-pound increase in public-sector investment at the budget after the government announced plans to commit almost £22bn over 25 years to fund carbon capture and storage projects. In what […]
Health service aims to sign up 30,000 people a year to meet rising demand and reduce use of more expensive imports Millions of women are now eligible to donate stem cells on the NHS for the first time amid rising demand for life-saving transplants and a drive to reduce reliance […]
The darkest point is supposedly before dawn. Did Harry Maguire’s late equaliser cast Manchester United’s 3-0 loss against Tottenham as this? Because beforehand, Erik ten Hag was leading his men into an ever bleaker gloom. From 2-0 up to 2-2 in seven first-half minutes, to allowing a third that seemed […]
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater says bill will give terminally ill adults choice and ensure stronger protections for loved ones • Too many people have been condemned to die in misery and pain. My assisted dying bill can change that The legalisation of assisted dying in England and Wales appeared to […]