Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Jammu: At least 36 die after bus falls into India gorge

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More than 50 passengers were on board when a bus skidded off a road in the Himalayas.

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Can government claim credit for fall in inflation?

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The government says it has helped slow prices, but economists argue global factors are responsible.

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SA rugby office burglars touch but leave World Cup trophy

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Burglars break into South Africa's Rugby Union HQ but decide not to steal the World Cup trophy.

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Watch the moment US Republican Senator challenges union leader to fight

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Republican Markwayne Mullin rose from his seat at a hearing to challenge a union leader to a fight.

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Dominica to create world's first sperm whale reserve

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The Caribbean island will protect an area of ocean from commercial fishing to safeguard sperm whales.

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UK woman Rita Roberts identified 31 years after Belgium murder

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The UK family of Rita Roberts saw her distinctive tattoo in a BBC News report and contacted police.

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Malaysian killer released from Australian immigration detention

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An ex-policeman convicted in a politically charged Malaysia murder has been freed from immigration detention.

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Self-exiled Ivory Coast ex-PM Guillaume Soro plans return

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Guillaume Soro, convicted in two court cases, says he now wans to "contribute to reconciliation".

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Kenyans get tree-planting holiday to plant 100 million seedlings

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The holiday has been set aside to allow all Kenyans to participate, the environment minister says.

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

Mein Kampf found in Hamas base - Israeli president

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Isaac Herzog told the BBC that Hitler's book was found at a site used by Hamas in northern Gaza.

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Ugandan army officers sacked for cowardice in attack on Somalia's Bulo Marer Atmis base

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More than 50 soldiers were killed in the attack by al-Shabab fighters in May.

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In Gaza, fleeing refugees face hunger and disease: 'We are in the Dark Ages’

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Hundreds of thousands who fled bombs are now washing in polluted seawater and sleeping in packed tents.

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Donald Trump: Legal experts see uphill battle in fraud case

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Two weeks of testimony from Donald Trump and his family has hurt his case, say lawyers watching.

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Saturday, November 11, 2023

Luis Díaz's father speaks for first time since kidnap

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The Liverpool FC footballer's father spoke of his plight after being held by Colombian guerrillas.

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Pope Francis fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms

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Joseph Strickland is "relieved" from governance following a Vatican investigation.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by first air attack in 52 days, say authorities

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Elsewhere, near the Black Sea port of Odesa, there were reports of at least two missile attacks.

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Ex-NatWest boss loses out on £7.6m payout after Farage row

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Dame Alison Rose resigned after admitting to discussing details about Nigel Farage's bank account.

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US and China reach 'some agreements' on climate - John Kerry

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The two nations finding common ground is a crucial part of any consensus at COP28.

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UK economy stagnates between July and September

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Official figures show the economy failed to grow but it was better than downbeat expectations.

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Manipur women in naked assault video ‘will not give up’

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Two women in Manipur give the BBC their first face-to-face interview since being stripped and assaulted.

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Top Gun: Maverick spoiler threat prompts officer to pull gun on colleague

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An Australian officer is sentenced after threatening to shoot a colleague over a plot spoiler.

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Third Republican debate: Four takeaways from the Miami event

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There were some heated exchanges on Ukraine and China, but strict moderation limited direct clashes.

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

G7 Summit: Block insists support for Ukraine 'will never waver'

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G7 bloc insists that the Israel-Gaza war will not weaken its resolve to back Kyiv.

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Fire tornado sweeps through Australian outback

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There was 'absolutely nothing we could do but sit back and watch', the company who shared the video said.

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M&S revamp pays off with profit boost from food sales

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The retailer reported much better-than expected results on Wednesday but warned of challenges ahead.

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Autumn Statement 2023: When is it and how will it affect me?

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to unveil the government's tax and spending plans.

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Ukraine war: Grenade birthday gift kills army chief Zaluzhny's aide

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Maj Hennadiy Chastyakov was opening presents at home near Kyiv with his son a the time of the blast.

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House prices rise for first time in six months, says Halifax

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Halifax says fewer homes for sale lifted prices but they are expected to fall in the coming months.

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Israel's pain still raw a month after Hamas attacks

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As the war rages, the focus for many in Israel is ensuring the safe return of more than 200 hostages.

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Ryanair profits surge as fares rise by a quarter

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The airline says it carried a record number of passengers over the summer, despite an increase in fares.

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Nepal earthquake: Survivors cremate the dead, face uncertain future

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Homeless and sleeping in the cold outdoors, Nepal's earthquake survivors appeal for assistance.

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Sunday, November 5, 2023

Rock in a hard place: France-Spain border residents angry over road blocks

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Members of a French coastal town are campaigning to reopen a road connecting it with Spain.

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

Moussa Dadis Camara: Guinea ex-ruler sprung from jail by armed men

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The authorities are hunting for former military ruler Moussa Dadis Camara and two others.

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What a Donald Trump second term would look like

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If he returns to the White House by winning the 2024 election, here is what he has said he wants to do.

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Minister's awkward EU summit kiss causes controversy

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Croatia's foreign minister sparked controversy by greeting his German counterpart with a kiss.

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Trump's sons a study in contrasts on witness stand in New York fraud case

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"Make me look sexy," Donald Trump Jr joked to a court sketch artist. But Eric Trump's testimony was more tense.

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HBO boss Casey Bloys admits using fake accounts to hit back at critics

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Casey Bloys was responding to reports he tasked staff with creating fake accounts to attack critics.

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Li Keqiang: China bids quiet farewell to popular ex-premier

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It stands in contrast to the outpouring of sorrow for Li Keqiang among the Chinese public.

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M&S pulls Christmas advert post after Palestinian flag criticism

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M&S says sorry after a backlash claiming its advert depicted Palestinian flag colours in flames.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Halloween 2023: Heidi Klum wows at her annual party as a peacock

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Celebrities donned their best spooky outfits at Klum's 22nd annual party in New York.

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Afghan refugees forced to leave Pakistan say they have nothing

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About 1.7 million Afghan refugees have been told to leave Pakistan and now face an uncertain future.

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House prices in biggest rise for more than a year

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The uptick in house prices probably due to a lack of homes on the market, the Nationwide building society says.

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NR Narayana Murthy: Why Indians are debating a 70-hour work week

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A billionaire's advice to young Indians has sparked a conversation on healthy versus toxic work culture.

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Reporting on Gaza: 'Sometimes from behind the camera I just stand and cry'

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Gazan journalist Mahmoud Bassam risks everything to document people's suffering.

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Safestyle UK: Nearly 700 jobs lost as firm enters administration

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Administrators say September's warm weather was among the factors behind Safestyle UK's demise.

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Japan: Two reported hurt in hospital shooting in Toda, Saitama

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The suspect fled to a neighbouring city of Warabi and has taken people hostage inside a post office.

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Crewe: What will happen now HS2 is cancelled?

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Millions were spent on preparing Crewe for the arrival of HS2 so what will happen to the town now?

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Judge reinstates Trump gag order in election subversion case

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It prevents him from criticising court staff, prosecutors and possible witnesses between now and his trial.

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Matthew Perry cause of death inconclusive pending toxicology tests

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There were no obvious signs of trauma, LA Police said about the death of the Friends star, aged 54.

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Fast fashion giant Shein buys Missguided brand from Frasers Group

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The Chinese firm is buying the online fashion brand from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group.

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