Thursday, November 23, 2023

Dutch anti-Islam politician celebrates win

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Geert Wilders wins a dramatic victory in the the Dutch general election.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

How lockdown inspired fight against period poverty

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Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world.

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North Korea spy satellite: South partially suspends military deal after launch

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South Korea will resume surveillance flights along its border with the North.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Drilling resumes to save trapped Indian workers

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The 41 workers have been stuck for 10 days after an under-construction tunnel collapsed due to a landslide.

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Climate change: Rise in Google searches around ‘anxiety’

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Google search queries for “climate anxiety” rise dramatically, data given exclusively to BBC 100 Women suggests.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

'I had to cut up old clothes to use as period pads'

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Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world.

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Blackpink: Fans speculate as K-pop stars negotiate new contract

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A slow drip of updates on contract negotiations leaves more questions than answers for fans

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Palestinian football's 'star defender' among players stuck in Gaza

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Ibrahim Abuimeir and two others won't be able to play in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Australia.

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Monday, November 20, 2023

A billion hearts break as India lose World Cup final

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Cricket fans have taken to social media to express grief after Australia lifted the Cup on Sunday.

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OpenAI to name ex-Twitch chief Emmett Shear as new boss

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The tech firm will reportedly appoint Emmett Shear while ousted chief Sam Altman is joining Microsoft.

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OpenAI to name ex-Twitch chief Emmett Shear as new boss

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The tech firm will reportedly appoint Emmett Shear while ousted chief Sam Altman is joining Microsoft.

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Sunday, November 19, 2023

Napoleon's Ridley Scott on critics and cinema 'bum ache'

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The director says his response to criticism from historians about his film would "have a bleep in it".

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Heathrow passengers facing delays after strong winds

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Some travellers are waiting for hours after Air Traffic Control restricts take-offs and landings.

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Hunt does not rule out tax cuts in Autumn Statement

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The chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg economic growth is his priority ahead of Wednesday's statement.

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X ad boycott gathers pace amid antisemitism storm

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US firms, including Apple and Disney, are reportedly suspending ads on the Elon Musk-owned site.

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Saturday, November 18, 2023

Joseph Boakai: Who is Liberia's next president, set to replace George Weah

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Opposition candidate Joseph Boakai is set to be Liberia's next president, but what do we know about him?

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Rahul Dravid: The man behind India’s dream run in 2023 World Cup cricket

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From a legendary batter to the head coach of the Indian cricket team, Rahul Dravid has done it all.

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China navy used sonar pulses against divers, Australia says

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Canberra says naval divers suffered injuries following a high-seas encounter with a Chinese warship.

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Tata Steel worker fears for home as job cuts loom

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Owen Midwinter says he should be looking forward to Christmas but is worried he'll lose his house.

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Retail sales hit lowest level since 2021 lockdowns

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Shoppers bought less in October amid higher prices, rising living costs and poor weather.

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Thousands of Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day

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Employees staged the walkout on one of the store's busiest days of the year, when it gives away reusable holiday cups.

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

South East Water: Ofwat investigates possible supply failures

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South East Water is the worst for water supply interruptions in England and Wales, Ofwat says.

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David Cameron makes first official visit to Ukraine

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The new foreign secretary is visiting Kyiv, as President Zelensky thanks the UK for its support.

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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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