Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Whiskas pet food off Tesco shelves after price row

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Brand owner Mars pauses supply of pet foods to the UK's biggest supermarket chain in price row.

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Friends creator says show used wrong pronouns for Chandler's trans parent

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Marta Kauffman says it was a mistake not to use female pronouns for Chandler's transgender parent.

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Mumbai: Heavy rains bring Indian city to a standstill

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Millions are battling flooding and overflowing sewers as monsoon rains lash India's financial capital.

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Mali coup: How junta got Ecowas economic sanctions lifted

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West African leaders agree to drop the economic sanctions imposed on Mali after a coup.

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

DHL investment plan to create 3,500 jobs

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The plans are part of a £190m investment to create and expand locations across the country.

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Xiao Jianhua: Canadian officials barred from tycoon's China trial

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The trial is taking place five years after Xiao Jianhua vanished from a Hong Kong luxury hotel.

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Sainsbury's warns household budgets to get tighter

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Pressure on consumer finances is set to increase over the rest of the year, the supermarket says

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Chinese property developers accept farm produce for homes

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China's once-booming property market has been hit hard by the country's zero-Covid policies.

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Monday, July 4, 2022

Kellogg's loses court case over sugary cereal supermarket offers

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It means products like Crunchy Nut Cornflakes will not be allowed in end of aisle promotions.

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Copenhagen shooting: Harry Styles fans praise Danish police for attack response

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People near the scene of Sunday's shooting say police did a good job in getting them to safety.

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Prices in Turkey rise at fastest pace for 24 years

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The country's inflation rate hits 78%, as prices continue to spiral further upwards due to the Ukraine war.

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China: Buyout of UK's largest microchip plant raises concerns

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Welsh microchip producer has become a front-line in the tech war between the West and China.

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School dinners: Beef off the menu as costs rise

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Menus have fewer options and some schools are switching to cheaper meat from abroad, caterers say.

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Sunday, July 3, 2022

Egypt: Red Sea beaches close after deadly shark attack

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Two women tourists died after being attacked while swimming near the Egyptian city of Hurghada.

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Wimbledon: Roger Federer and former champions celebrate 100 years of Centre Court

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Wimbledon marks 100 years of its Centre Court with a musical celebration and guest appearances from a host of former champions, including Roger Federer.

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Taiwan: China attack not imminent, but US watching closely, says Gen Milley

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Top US general Mark Milley says China clearly is developing the capability to be able to attack Taiwan.

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Sydney floods: Tens of thousands told to evacuate

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Tens of thousands of residents have been told to evacuate their homes in Australia's biggest city.

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Sydney floods: Tens of thousands told to evacuate

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Roads have been cut off, with 18 evacuation orders in western Sydney alone and warnings of more to come.

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Saturday, July 2, 2022

Durban July: South Africa's most fashionable horse race returns

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Tens of thousands of South Africans head for the Durban July after a two-year break for Covid.

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War in Ukraine: Can we say how many people have died?

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Russia and Ukraine have different claims of how many people have died in the conflict. The BBC explores the data.

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Flight cancellations aim to ease summer chaos

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BA and Heathrow say the move will help minimise disruption for passengers during the peak season.

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Hormozgan: Quake near southern Iran coast kills five

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A strong earthquake rocks Hormozgan province, killing five and wrecking a village near the coast.

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Gambia bans all timber exports to combat rosewood smuggling

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In 2020, the BBC revealed that vast quantities of protected rosewood were being trafficked from Senegal.

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New York overhauls gun laws after Supreme Court ruling

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The restrictions adopted in New York are likely to end up in another legal challenge.

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Jerry Hall files for divorce from Rupert Murdoch

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The model cited "irreconcilable differences" with the media tycoon in court papers filed in California.

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Friday, July 1, 2022

Watch: The moment a Landslide descends on town in Peru

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No deaths or serious injures are reported, but authorities are searching for people who may be missing.

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Russia moves to take control of Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project

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The Russian government moves to take over Sakhalin-2 in which Shell has a share of more than a quarter.

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Bison attacks woman at Yellowstone National Park

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It is the second such incident in three days in the US park.

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Missing Cryptoqueen: FBI adds Ruja Ignatova to top ten most wanted

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Ruja Ignatova is accused of defrauding victims out of $4bn (£3.2bn) through a cryptocurrency scam.

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Ukraine war: Russian missile strikes kill 18 in Odesa region - emergency service

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The overnight strikes hit a residential building and a recreation centre in a village, Ukraine says.

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John Lee: Who is Hong Kong's new hardline pro-Beijing leader?

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The ex-security chief was essentially handpicked by Beijing and is set to prioritise law enforcement.

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Nupur Sharma: India court says Prophet row 'set country on fire'

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The court said Nupur Sharma's comments sparked religious and diplomatic tensions for India.

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

Ghost broking: Young and vulnerable people targeted by insurance scam

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There's a warning to "safeguard personal finances against fraud" amidst the cost of living crisis.

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Ex-F1 boss Ecclestone says he'd take a bullet for Putin

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Formula 1 says comments by the sport's former boss Bernie Ecclestone on Vladimir Putin and racism are in "stark contrast" to "modern values".

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Heathrow: Passengers complain of chaos after flights cancelled

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Travellers complain of long queues after the airport asked airlines to cancel 30 flights on Thursday.

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China's President Xi arrives Hong Kong for handover anniversary

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It is President Xi Jinping's first visit outside mainland China since the start of the pandemic.

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Yair Lapid: The TV host set to be Israel's new PM

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The 58-year-old former boxer and TV presenter will take the top office for the first time.

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Hello Kitty firm strikes China deal after viral hit

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Shares of Japanese company Sanrio rose by almost 14% in Tokyo after the agreement was announced.

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Fossils: Cave woman one million years older than thought

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New research complicates our current understanding of where humans came from.

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Ukraine war: CCTV shows missile striking shopping mall in Kremenchuk

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Ukraine's President Zelensky releases footage of missile strike, which killed at least 20 people.

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Energy bill and tax rebate scams on the rise

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Younger age groups are often the main target for fraud, banking industry group says.

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R. Kelly: The history of allegations against him

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The US singer has been found guilty of eight counts of sex trafficking and one of racketeering.

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Udaipur: India state on alert after Prophet Muhammad row beheading

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Two Muslim men in Rajasthan killed a Hindu tailor who backed controversial remarks about the Prophet Muhammad.

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Japan swelters in worst heatwave since 1875

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Unrelenting temperatures break records for June as officials warn of a looming power shortage.

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Kremenchuk strike: 'I didn't think they would hit a mall - it's a safe place'

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A Russian missile hit a busy mall in Ukraine. The BBC spoke to some of those who were inside.

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Timed Teaser: Who rocked Glastonbury with McCartney?

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Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Camelot says people buying fewer scratch cards as living costs rise

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The company says there are signs consumers have "tightened their belts" as living costs rise.

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Businesses urged to slash prices by cost of living tsar

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David Buttress will launch a taxpayer-funded campaign after asking business to come up with ideas to help consumers.

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Nazi camp guard, 101, given five years for aiding murder

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The oldest Nazi criminal ever to stand trial in Germany, he had always denied being a camp guard.

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Will Sweden and Finland go from neutral to Nato?

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It would be a historic shift if they do and Turkey is the only obstacle to them joining.

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