Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Asda limits egg sales to two boxes a customer

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Retailers are starting to limit the number of boxes of eggs customers can buy due to supply problems.

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Climate change: Brazil's Lula to return to world stage at COP27

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The Brazilian president-elect is expected to say his country is a global player on climate again.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Made.com collapse: Nottingham auction house to sell off stock

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It comes after the online furniture retailer collapsed, leading to hundreds of job losses.

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Kyiv attacked as world leaders meet at G20

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Attacks are also reported in other cities, including Mykolaiv, Chernihiv and Zaporizhzhia.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Jailed British-Egyptian activist ends hunger strike - letter

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Alaa Abdel Fattah tells his family in a letter from prison he has broken a seven-month hunger strike.

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Mondrian painting sells for record $51m at auction

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A 1930s painting by the Dutch artist has sold for $51m (£43m) in New York - a record for his work.

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Heinz, Dolmio and Anchor: Top food brands see prices soar

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The price of some popular branded foods have as much as doubled in two years, Which? research suggests.

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Russian anger as UN calls for reparations over invasion of Ukraine

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In a largely symbolic move, the UN found that Russia should be held accountable for its conduct.

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Monday, November 14, 2022

London loses position as top European stock market

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The UK's stock-marketed listed companies have lost so much value that France is now number one.

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What do we know will be in the Autumn Statement?

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Jeremy Hunt is expected to dismantle his predecessor Kwasi Kwarteng plans announced two months ago.

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Afghanistan: Taliban leader orders Sharia law punishments

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Afghan judges are told to enforce Islamic law that may include public executions and stoning.

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Rishi Sunak: We’ll deliver public finances markets expect

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The PM says this week's autumn budget would "put our public finances on a sustainable trajectory".

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Iran protests: Tehran court sentences first person to death over unrest

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It is the first time since protests erupted, with the accused found guilty of "enmity against God".

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Family say jailed British-Egyptian activist is alive

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Alaa Abdel Fattah tells his family in a letter from prison that he has resumed drinking water.

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Retailer Joules nears collapse risking 1,600 jobs

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The UK clothing and homeware brand is set for administration after failing to raise extra investment.

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Sunday, November 13, 2022

Remembrance Sunday: The King leads Cenotaph ceremony

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A two-minute silence across the UK at 11:00 GMT honoured servicemen and women lost in past conflicts.

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Jeremy Hunt: Everyone will have to pay more tax

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The chancellor also tells the BBC he wants to make sure any recession is as short and shallow as possible.

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The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried

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How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down.

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The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried

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How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down.

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Ros Atkins on… How Qatar got to host the World Cup

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BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the years of corruption allegations around Fifa awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

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Iranian who made Paris airport home for 18 years dies

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Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who inspired a Hollywood film, died in Charles de Gaulle airport on Saturday.

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Ethiopia and Tigray rebels ready to speed up aid

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After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray - and finally a deal may ease their suffering.

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Saturday, November 12, 2022

Ukraine war: Celebration in Kherson - but war 'far from over'

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Jubilant scenes are continuing after Ukraine took back the city of Kherson from Russia.

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Ros Atkins on... Is the 1.5C climate target still possible?

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The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether the UN's target to limit global warming can still be reached.

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Ukraine war: Soldiers receive rapturous welcome in liberated Kherson

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Footage from social media shows a Ukrainian soldier shouting "Greetings from Kherson".

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Banksy unveils Ukraine gymnast mural on building shelled by Russia

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The anonymous graffiti artist paints murals on buildings destroyed by Russian artillery attacks.

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Friday, November 11, 2022

Twitter drama continues with blue-tick confusion

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A number of executives have walked out after a turbulent launch of new Twitter features.

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Crypto firm FTX collapses into bankruptcy

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Sam Bankman-Fried also stepped down as chief executive, capping a tumultuous week for the firm.

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Palestinian mayor backtracks after dead dog bounty outrage

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Animal lovers were aghast after Hebron's top official offered cash to anyone who killed stray dogs.

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Heathrow Airport says no passenger cap at Christmas

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The airport has been working with airlines and ground handlers to prepare for the busy period.

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Space shuttle Challenger: Debris found by divers

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The spacecraft broke up shortly after take off in 1986, killing all seven people on board.

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Itaewon crush: Officer under investigation found dead at home

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An officer accused of covering up Seoul's police failings was found in his home, in a suspected suicide.

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Hurricane Nicole makes landfall in Florida

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Nicole has been downgraded to a tropical storm after hitting Florida on Thursday.

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Ebola outbreak in Uganda: Mubende, a district under lockdown

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The BBC got rare access to Mubende, one of the two districts at the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda.

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100,000 civil servants vote for strike action

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The Public and Commercial Services Union is calling for a 10% pay rise and no cuts to redundancy terms.

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Hurricane Nicole: Rare November tropical storm hits land in Florida

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Evacuation orders in place as Hurricane Nicole makes landfall before weakening to a tropical storm.

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Musk tells Twitter staff remote working will end

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The boss of the social media firm also warns workers to prepare for "difficult times", reports say.

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Sriwijaya Air crash which killed 62 people blamed on throttle and pilot error

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The slow reaction of pilots to a throttle failure contributed to the 2021 crash that killed 62 people.

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Paul Allen: Record-breaking $1.5bn art sale for late Microsoft co-founder's collection

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Art belonging to late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is sold at the largest auction in history.

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Bao Tong: Champion of Chinese political reform dies at 90

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A reformist turned dissident, Bao Tong was jailed for sympathising with the Tiananmen protesters.

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COP27: Antonio Guterres apologises after reading wrong speech

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Antonio Guterres apologises after being given a speech intended for an event for young people at COP27.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Facebook-owner Meta to cut 13% of its workforce

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Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said it was one of the most difficult changes in Meta's history.

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Ex-South African President FW de Klerk's Nobel Peace Prize medal stolen

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FW de Klerk won the prize alongside Nelson Mandela for their efforts to end the apartheid system.

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Danushka Gunathilaka: Cricketer choked, raped woman, police allege

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Danushka Gunathilaka was in Australia for the T20 World Cup when he was arrested on four counts of rape.

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M&S warns of 'gathering storm' as profits fall

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Profits fall sharply at the High Street giant as it struggles with higher energy bills and overheads.

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US election: Control of Congress on cliff-hanger after midterms

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A knockout blow has eluded Republicans so far as Democrats are projected to win a pivotal Senate race.

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Kerala: India's 'Florence Nightingale' who saved soldier's life mid-air

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Nurse P Geetha helped revive a co-passenger after he collapsed in his seat 30 minutes into a flight.

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist's life at acute risk - UN

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The UN rights chief urges Egypt to release Alaa Abdel Fattah, who stopped drinking water on Sunday.

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Juan Carlos: Spain's ex-king appeals in row with former lover

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Juan Carlos's lawyers say he should be granted legal immunity, as his former mistress seeks damages.

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Mexico prosecutors accused of covering up woman's murder

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An investigation is under way into how a 27-year-old woman died after conflicting post-mortems.

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