Wednesday, November 29, 2023

New parents could save £500 on baby formula, CMA says

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Families could make significant savings on baby formula by shopping around, watchdog says.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: The story behind this heart-warming father-son kiss

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The son was among 41 workers who were trapped in a tunnel in India's Uttarakhand state for 17 days.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Released 12-year-old Israeli hostage hugs mum

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Eitan Yahalomi and his father were taken to Gaza by Hamas on the back of motorcycles, his mother said.

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Forklift chase: Ann Arbor Police chase 12-year-old boy

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Police say preliminary investigations show the vehicle was unlocked with the key inside when it was taken.

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Wilko rescue deal failed because of greed, claims HMV boss

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Doug Putman says a bid to save Wilko was stymied as the former chair faces MPs over the collapse.

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Monday, November 27, 2023

US Navy seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker

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Houthi rebels fired missiles towards the warship which chased the armed men trying to escape by boat.

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Sierra Leone prison breaks were co-ordinated - minister

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The government is determining whether armed attacks on capital city Freetown were an attempted coup.

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Israel-Lebanon border: The Irish troops watching Israel’s hidden conflict

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As one of the region's most dangerous borders hots up, peacekeepers have an ever more perilous job.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers explore new ways to reach trapped Indians

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The workers have been stuck for two weeks after a part of a tunnel they were working in collapsed.

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

Elgin Marbles in UK 'like cutting Mona Lisa in half'

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The Greek prime minister calls for the reunification of the artefacts, also known as the Parthenon Sculptures.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Families face agonising wait after rescue delay

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"I pray to God... please don't take this son away from me," says Chaudhary, whose son is trapped.

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Sierra Leone under curfew as prisoners on the loose

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Gunmen attacked a military barracks then broke into a prison in Freetown, officials say.

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Only shop on Lismore saved after community buyout

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Over 200 people backed the campaign to secure the Lismore's closure-threatened store for the future

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Saturday, November 25, 2023

Andry Rajoelina: Madagascar president re-elected in contested poll

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President Andry Rajoelina's win follows an election boycott by the opposition over credibility concerns.

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Trafalgar Square: Norwegian Christmas tree felled ahead of London journey

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A tree is given to London every year as a token of thanks for support in the Second World War.

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Friday, November 24, 2023

HSBC mobile banking down for thousands across UK

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The firm is investigating the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday.

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Kenya floods: Seven feared dead after crossing flooded river in Makueni County

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The group was returning home after meeting the First Lady in Nairobi when they were swept away.

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Black Friday: Amazon staff in Coventry strike

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Workers striking in Coventry are supported by demonstrations in other European countries and the US.

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Rat plague spreads to Australia's fishing towns

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With more wet weather expected for Queensland, some people believe the worst is yet to come.

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Households to be £1,900 poorer, says think tank

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The government is on course to set a "grim" new record on living standards, Resolution Foundation says.

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Nissan to commit to making new Qashqai and Juke electric models in Sunderland

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The investment is thought to be in the region of £1bn and will help preserve 6,000 jobs

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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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