Friday, 30 June 2023

Hugh Pym: Will the NHS staffing plan work?

Hugh Pym looks at whether the PM's workforce plan is the right way to fix problems in the NHS.

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Kenya lorry crash: Dozens killed after truck loses control

A local police commander fears people may be trapped underneath the toppled-over vehicle.

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Australia legalises psychedelics for mental health

Approved psychiatrists can now prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms for disorders like depression.

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Sugababes: Women in music don't have to look perfect now

The band spoke before supporting "legendary musicians" Lionel Richie and Gabrielle in Chepstow.

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Thursday, 29 June 2023

How this man helped prevent a revenge murder

Millions of dollars are going into community violence prevention. Will it work?

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Disabled powerlifter unable to open own front door

Presenter Matthew Basset explores if enough has been done to help disabled people live their lives.

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France shooting: Policeman charged over teen's traffic stop death

France is bracing for a third night of violence after 17-year-old Nahel M was shot dead by police.

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Scot Peterson not guilty over Parkland school shooting response

Former sheriff's deputy Scot Peterson stayed outside a school during a mass shooting.

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Scot Peterson not guilty over Parkland school shooting response

Former sheriff's deputy Scot Peterson stayed outside a school during a mass shooting.

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RAF diversity targets discriminated against white men

The inquiry began when a female officer quit, saying there was too much pressure to meet targets.

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Wednesday, 28 June 2023

Lords criticise University of East Anglia's arts jobs cut plan

The University of East Anglia (UEA) aims to lose more than 30 academic posts.

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Luton Hoo's Ryder Cup bid golf course approved

The hotel's owners, Arora Group, have bid to host the Ryder Cup in either 2031 or 2035.

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Johnson allies to be criticised over Partygate probe

Several supporters of the former PM took aim at the Commons committee that investigated him.

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Three men held after girl 13 goes missing from party

Carmelle Hepi, from Barnsley, travelled to London on Saturday for a party and has not been seen since.

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French HR murders: Gabriel Fortin sentenced to life in prison

Garbriel Fortin will spend up to 22 years in prison for the murder of three employment managers.

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Flamborough: 'Miracle' dog survives huge coastal cliff fall

Button the Cockapoo was being walked in East Yorkshire when she suddenly disappeared out of sight.

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Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Wagner revolt: How many planes and people did Russia lose?

What we know about the Russian equipment and troops lost during the recent uprising.

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Julian Sands obituary: Free-spirited actor whose career started with a kiss

The actor earned a place in millions of hearts by wooing Helena Bonham Carter in A Room With A View.

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Belarus leader welcomes Wagner boss Prigozhin into exile

Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a Russian mutiny, arrives in Belarus and his men are offered a military base.

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Monday, 26 June 2023

Young V&A museum opening after 13m revamp

The museum features over 2,000 objects, the oldest dating from 2300BC, across three new galleries

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Vladimir Putin says Wagner mutiny leaders will be 'brought to justice'

The Russian president said decisions were made during the rebellion to avoid bloodshed.

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TV producer Daisy Goodwin accuses Tory mayoral hopeful of groping

Daisy Goodwin says Daniel Korski put his hand on her breast during a meeting.

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Sunday, 25 June 2023

Steve Rosenberg: Instability ratchets up pressure on Putin

Vladimir Putin's mixed messages on the Wagner mutiny have been raising eyebrows and changing perceptions of him.

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Titan sub implosion: US Coast guard launches investigation to recover debris

The high-level investigation has the power to recommend civil or criminal charges.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Fergie cancer battle' and 'Elton bids farewell'

Monday's papers feature the Duchess of York's breast cancer diagnosis and tributes to Sir Elton John.

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UK weather: Joint hottest day of the year as storms lash north

The joint hottest day of the year so far was recorded on Sunday but the week ahead looks cooler for most.

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Ros Atkins on... five impacts of the Wagner mutiny

The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what the consequences are of the failed Wagner mutiny.

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Wagner: Tracking the mercenary group's day of rebellion in Russia

The US secretary of state calls the actions of the mercenary group a "direct challenge to Putin's authority".

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Saturday, 24 June 2023

Wagner chief's 24 hours of chaos in Russia

Wagner's mercenary boss threatened an armed rebellion but pulled back from marching on Moscow.

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Wagner chief's 24 hours of chaos in Russia

Wagner's mercenary boss threatened an armed rebellion but pulled back from marching on Moscow.

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The Ashes 2023: England's Tammy Beaumont hits record 208 but Australia build lead in one-off Test

Australia take control of the one-off Ashes Test at Trent Bridge despite Tammy Beaumont's record-breaking 208 for England.

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Lewis Capaldi struggles to finish Glastonbury set

After suffering vocal problems, the Scottish star suggests he might have to take an extended break.

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Lewis Capaldi struggles to finish Glastonbury set

After suffering vocal problems, the Scottish star suggests he might have to take an extended break.

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Friday, 23 June 2023

Early retirement: Should I stay or should I go?

After a police chief's retirement u-turn, the BBC asks others what early retirement is like.

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Glastonbury kicks off the weekend... in 90 seconds

Festival-goers party in the sun as Foo Fighters, Texas and more fill Worthy Farm with Friday fun.

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Foo Fighters make 'surprise' return to Glastonbury

The US rock band emerged on Friday tea time to play a surprise set on the Pyramid Stage.

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Wagner mercenary boss says Russia bombed his troops

Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed a "huge number" of his fighters had been killed in the strike.

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Ernest Moret: Arrested French publisher faces no further action

Scotland Yard says Ernest Moret will face no further action over his arrest in April.

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Cheltenham faces losing spa status due to bacteria

The health-giving mineral waters at Pittville Pump Room in Cheltenham were first discovered in 1716.

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Thursday, 22 June 2023

Titan sub: 'The only solace is that they didn't suffer for days' - David Mearns

Underwater search expert David Mearns reflects on the loss of five people aboard the Titan submersible.

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US Coast Guard confirms Titan sub pressure loss

The US Coast Guard says condolences have been sent to the families of the passengers.

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Wednesday, 21 June 2023

She helped kill Roe v Wade - what does she want now?

Kristin Hawkins has relentlessly pursued one goal - to make abortion unthinkable and unavailable.

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RFK Jr wasn't campaigning as an anti-vaxxer - until Rogan controversy

Robert F Kennedy has downplayed his anti-vaccine views, but a podcast has put them front and centre.

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Judge blocks Arkansas ban on gender transition treatment for minors

A judge overturns a state law that blocked transgender minors from hormonal or surgical treatment.

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Interest rates: Force banks to offer mortgage help says Labour

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves sets out Labour's response to the crisis facing many mortgage payers.

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Charity swimmer Iain Hughes missing in English Channel

Iain Hughes, 42, has not been seen after starting the swimming challenge on Tuesday.

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Titanic sub: Safety concerns raised about missing submersible

A former employee warned of potential safety problems with the OceanGate vessel in 2018.

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Paris building in flames after huge explosion

Police say a number of people are in a critical condition after the incident in the French capital.

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Tuesday, 20 June 2023

What we know about the missing Titanic sub... in 75 seconds

A massive international search effort is under way for the missing vessel as time starts running out.

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Mortgage crisis: 'We can't pay an extra 1400 a month'

Homeowners say they are scared for the future, with no end to the mortgage crisis in sight.

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RSPCA push revival of dropped animal welfare bill

Labour plan to force the Kept Animals Bill, dropped by the government, back into Parliament.

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Bernie Sanders announces Amazon safety investigation

The move raises pressure on the e-commerce giant over its treatment of workers.

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Carlos Ghosn sues Nissan for $1bn in defamation suit

The former boss of Nissan wants to clear his name after his arrest on financial misconduct charges.

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The Ashes 2023: England denied by Australia in Edgbaston classic

Australia somehow prevail in another Edgbaston Ashes classic to beat England by two wickets and take a 1-0 lead in the series.

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Monday, 19 June 2023

Bodycam shows Florida police officer dragged into drainpipe in flood rescue

The officer and the man he was rescuing are swept through a drainpipe, and underneath a four-lane highway in Florida.

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Missing Titanic tourist submersible is 'rock solid'

CBS Correspondent David Pogue travelled aboard the submersible to see the shipwreck last year.

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Euro 2024 qualifying: Turkey 2-0 Wales - Turkey leave it late to break Wales' resilience

Wales' hopes of reaching Euro 2024 suffer another huge blow as Turkey leave it late before winning 2-0.

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Sunday, 18 June 2023

What's drawing so many Indians to Australia?

Indians are the second-largest migrant group in Australia, and their numbers are continuing to rise.

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The Papers: 'Britain's mortgage crisis' and 'guilty party'

Monday's papers focus on a looming interest rate hike to affect homeowners and the latest revelations about Partygate.

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South African taps run dry after power shortages

Electricity problems have led to water shortages and those with money are digging their own boreholes.

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Myanmar: Young Burmese confront dashed dreams in exile

Young Burmese who once hoped for a freer country have now fled their homes in fear.

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BTS: Fans celebrate 10 years of 'unstoppable' K-pop group

The world's biggest boyband have been feeling the love with millions celebrating their 10th birthday.

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Canadian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins to equal Ayrton Senna victories total

Red Bull's Max Verstappen equals Ayrton Senna's career total of 41 victories with a dominant win at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Saturday, 17 June 2023

Poland: Thousands march through Warsaw in LGBTQ Pride

The city's mayor attended the event and spoke about his hopes for a more diverse Poland.

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Video emerges of Tory staff partying during Covid

The footage was taken at a Christmas party in Conservative Party headquarters in December 2020.

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Poland: Thousands march in Warsaw for LGBT rights ahead of elections

Same-sex relationships are not legally recognised in Poland and gay couples cannot adopt children.

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Suspended Conservative David Warburton quits as MP triggering another by-election for party

David Warburton, who represents a Somerset constituency, had been suspended after newspaper allegations.

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Spain drought forces Fuente de Piedra flamingos to find new home

Spain has witnessed its hottest spring since 1961, with high temperatures likely to continue for months.

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Friday, 16 June 2023

Mayon: The people constantly fleeing a Philippine volcano

Filipinos tell the BBC what it's like being routinely displaced for weeks or months on end.

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King's Birthday Honours: Ian Wright Ken Bruce and Davina McCall on list

Anna Wintour, Vicky McClure, Terry Waite and Martin Amis are among other big names on the list.

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Poland waters down powers of committee investigating 'Russian influence'

The committee will no longer be able to ban people from public office, following EU and US criticism.

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Malta 0-4 England: Three Lions cruise to Euro 2024 qualifying win as Trent Alexander-Arnold impresses

England continue their perfect record in Euro 2024 qualifying with a comfortable 3-0 win at Malta, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harry Kane and Callum Wilson on the scoresheet

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Daniel Ellsberg: Pentagon Papers whistleblower dies aged 92

His 1971 leak exposed lies about the Vietnam War and saw him dubbed "the most dangerous man in America".

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Man charged with stalking MP and impersonating police officer

Simon Parry, 44, was arrested on Thursday following an incident with an unnamed MP in Westminster.

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Thursday, 15 June 2023

Bridgend restaurant staff told not to take bookings from Gypsies

The restaurant apologises "for any offence" and says it is "dealing with this matter immediately".

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Maharashtra: The Indians taking on oil giants to stop $40bn refinery

Thousands of villagers are protesting plans for the world's largest refinery in Maharashtra.

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The Papers: 'End of the road for Boris' after Partygate report

The long-awaited inquiry into whether the ex-PM misled Parliament dominates the front pages on Friday.

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iPhone maker Foxconn to switch to cars as US-China tensions soar

The firm, which makes over half of the world’s Apple products, seeks its next big growth driver.

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Canada highway crash near Winnipeg leaves at least 10 dead

The crash was between a semi-trailer truck and a Handi-Transit vehicle, according to local reports.

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Greece boat disaster: People are waiting for any piece of good news

Relatives are desperately searching for those believed to have been on a migrant boat that sank on 14 June.

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Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Man found dead on Streatham railway line after police chase

The man had earlier been pursued by officers after failing to stop a car he was driving, police say.

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New York jury votes to indict man who strangled NYC subway rider

Daniel Perry was charged with second-degree manslaughter for killing street performer Jordan Neely.

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Guatemala: Prominent journalist José Zamora sentenced

He is sentenced to six years in jail for money laundering, in a case seen as an attack on free press.

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Ukraine war: 'Extremely fierce battles' as Kyiv seeks to advance

Ukraine's ongoing counter-offensive has resulted in some further advances, a minister says.

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Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Nadine Dorries keeps party waiting on by-election

The former cabinet minister is yet to officially resign as an MP, putting a vote to replace her on hold.

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'More important things than tennis' - Murray on Nottingham attacks

Andy Murray says there are "more important things than tennis" after three people were killed and another three injured in a series of attacks in Nottingham.

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US author Cormac McCarthy dies aged 89

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Road has died aged 89, his publisher says.

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US Open: Jon Rahm says players feel betrayed over PGA Tour-PIF merger plans

World number two Jon Rahm says players are still in the dark about what the proposed PGA Tour merger with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will mean for them.

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Donald Trump in Miami court on classified documents charges - in pictures

Donald Trump is in court today in Miami to face charges of mishandling classified documents.

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Monday, 12 June 2023

Radio New Zealand apologises for 'pro-Kremlin garbage'

A journalist suspected of giving stories a pro-Russian slant has been placed on leave.

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'No-one will marry you' - Berlusconi's handshake advice to reporter

The former Italian prime minister was speaking to the BBC's Sofia Bettiza in 2018.

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PGA Tour, DP World Tour and PIF agreement investigated by US Senate

The US Senate says "serious questions" have been raised by the planned commercial merger of the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.

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How Trump's arraignment in Miami federal courthouse will unfold

Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive at a federal courthouse in Miami amid tight security on Tuesday.

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Everton directors Denise Barrett-Baxendale, Grant Ingles & Graeme Sharp leave board

Everton announce chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale, chief finance and strategy officer Grant Ingles and non-executive director Graeme Sharp have left their roles.

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Sunday, 11 June 2023

Brittany: Girl, 11, from British family shot dead in France

The girl's parents were also injured in the incident, which was reportedly after a dispute between neighbours.

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Hunter Valley: Ten people killed in bus crash in Australia

About 11 other people on board were injured, police say, in the crash in New South Wales.

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The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma

Rina Gonoi was sexually assaulted when serving in Japan's army. She refused to stay silent.

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The Light: Inside the UK’s conspiracy theory newspaper that shares violence and hate

Publishing 100,000 copies a month, the Light shares calls for war-crime style trials of MPs and doctors.

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Ukraine says villages captured in counter-offensive

The villages in the Donetsk region would represent the first major gains of Kyiv's new advance.

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Ukraine counter-offensive liberates three villages in

The villages in the Donetsk region would represent the first major gains of Kyiv's new advance.

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Danone boss calls for higher taxes on unhealthy food

Danone's UK president wants the government to use tax incentives to promote healthier products.

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Saturday, 10 June 2023

Kong Yiji: The memes that lay bare China's youth disillusionment

A short story from 1919 becomes a code word for discontent among jobless graduates.

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Stone-skimming: 'How I became one of the best in the world'

Christina Bravery defies the laws of physics for ultimate stone-skimming success.

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Welsh world champion stone skimmer gives her top tips

What is your best effort? Meet the woman who can whip a stone 147ft (44m) across a lake.

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Man v horse: Runner becomes only fourth to beat horse

The winner outran the fastest horse by over 10 minutes in the 22-mile race held in mid Wales.

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Friday, 9 June 2023

Trump charged under Espionage Act in secret documents case

The former president allegedly kept the documents in a ballroom and bathroom at his Florida golf club.

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Trump says he 'did nothing wrong'

The former president defended himself against federal charges in a video posted to Truth Social.

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Boris Johnson's resignation statement in full

The former UK prime minister has resigned as a MP, saying there is no evidence that he misled Parliament.

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Sir John Curtice: 'Boris Johnson's political career is over'

The former prime minister has resigned as the MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip.

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Ukraine dam: The friends who escaped Russian occupation in Kherson floods

Maryna and Valentyna found themselves trapped on the Dnipro River when Russia invaded last year.

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Nurse Lucy Letby deliberately misled jury, prosecutor says

Lucy Letby is a "calculating woman" who lied "to try and get sympathy", a prosecutor tells her trial.

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Puberty blockers to be given only in clinical research

NHS England says the drugs will only be prescribed for those signed up to a clinical research programme.

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Thursday, 8 June 2023

French Open 2023: Karolina Muchova proving doctors wrong with run to first Grand Slam final

In 2022, an injury-laden Karolina Muchova was told her tennis career could be over. Now she is in her first Grand Slam final.

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Canada wildfires: US East Coast sees worst air quality in years

US President Joe Biden says the dense cloak of smoke is a "stark reminder" of climate change.

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Sarah Jessica Parker to make West End debut with husband Matthew Broderick

The Sex and the City actress will star opposite her husband Matthew Broderick in Plaza Suite.

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Sgt Matiu Ratana: Jury fires gun allegedly used to kill Met sergeant

Jurors are allowed to fire in court an antique revolver used to allegedly murder Sgt Matiu Ratana.

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Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announce green funding agreement

The new Atlantic Declaration between the UK and US "sets a new standard for economic cooperation", Rishi Sunak says.

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Wednesday, 7 June 2023

Watch Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting in fiery display

The volcano has erupted spewing massive flows of lava around the crater floor.

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Just Stop Oil eco-zealots writing Labour energy policy - Sunak

Labour dismisses the idea Just Stop Oil supporters are influencing policy,

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Ukraine dam: Maps and before and after images reveal scale of disaster

Satellite images reveal the full extent of the devastation caused by the collapse of the Kakhovka dam.

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Prince Harry survives his courtroom high wire act

After a day and a half of questioning, how did Prince Harry handle his questioning in court?

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Tuesday, 6 June 2023

Andrew Tate 'choked me until I passed out', UK woman claims

The woman is the latest to allege sexual violence against the controversial social media influencer.

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Ros Atkins on… The Ukraine dam breach

The BBC’s analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the Ukraine dam collapse at Nova Kakhovka.

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Monday, 5 June 2023

Rafiganj crash: Haunting images of a deadly 2002 India train disaster

Saibal Das survived a harrowing crash in Bihar and captured the first pictures of the tragedy.

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Ghana patients in danger as nurses head for NHS in UK - medics

The recruitment of nurses by high-income countries is "out of control", a nursing body says.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Absent Harry' and 'PM to overrule on boats Bill'

Many of Tuesday's front pages cover the latest in Prince Harry's phone hacking court battle.

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UK ministers reject deposit return scheme glass rethink

First Minister Humza Yousaf urged the UK to allow glass to be part of the Scottish recycling scheme.

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Mystery Virginia plane crash debris 'highly fragmented'

Investigators say the "highly fragmented" wreckage is strewn in a mountainous region of Virginia.

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Israel returns body of Egyptian policeman who killed Israeli soldiers

The policeman shot dead three soldiers near the border in what Israel says was a terrorist attack.

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Vinicius Jr: Seven people punished over racist chants and effigy of Real Madrid player

Seven people are punished for acts of racism towards Real Madrid's Brazil forward Vinicius Jr.

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Sunday, 4 June 2023

Zlatan Ibrahimovic retires: Swedish great ends football career at 41

Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes the announcement after AC Milan's final game of the season.

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Man charged over Epsom Derby track protest

The 32-year-old is due to appear in court after animal rights protesters targeted the horse race.

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Tiananmen Square: Hong Kong police detain activists on anniversary of massacre

Pro-democracy activists have been detained in a crackdown on marking the 1989 massacre in Beijing.

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Poland protest: Hundreds of thousands demand change in Warsaw

Politicians including main opposition leader Donald Tusk led crowds calling for a change of direction.

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Boy hurt as zorb lifted into air by wind at Southport festival

The nine-year-old boy was taken to hospital by air ambulance after the accident at about 14:00 BST.

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Saturday, 3 June 2023

Ghetto Kids: Winning Britain's Got Talent would mean a bigger house in Uganda

A group of Ugandan children is on the verge of glory after reaching the final of Britain's Got Talent.

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The Papers: Holly's 'speech on Phil' and PM 'wants tax cut'

Pre-election tax cuts and Holly Willoughby's return to This Morning feature in Sunday's papers.

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River Plate: Football game is abandoned in Argentina after fan falls from stand

A top-flight match in Argentina is abandoned after a fan falls to their death from a stand at the stadium.

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Ben Stokes: England captain 'on course' to bowl in first Ashes Test

England captain Ben Stokes says he is "definitely on course" to bowl in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

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Ukraine war: Twenty injured after Russian strike on Dnipro

Five of those hurt are children, of whom three are in a serious condition, a Ukrainian official says.

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Spanish Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso rue qualifying errors

Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso say errors prevented them from joining Red Bull's Max Verstappen on the front row for the Spanish Grand Prix.

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Celtic 3-1 Inverness CT: Ange Postecoglou's side win Scottish Cup to claim treble

Celtic proved too strong for second-tier Inverness Caledonian Thistle as they claimed the Scottish Cup and a fifth domestic treble in seven seasons.

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Friday, 2 June 2023

British Vogue's Edward Enninful to take on new global role

After six years as editor-in-chief, Edward Enninful will help lead Vogue brands globally in a new role.

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UK EuroMillions ticket-holder wins £111.7m

The winner becomes the 18th UK player to win more than £100m in a EuroMillions jackpot.

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No criminal charges for Mike Pence in documents case

The announcement comes just days before Mike Pence is expected to announce his 2024 presidential bid.

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Jojo Moyes: 'I've always been a woman's woman'

The bestselling author says she would not have made it without determination and female support.

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Twitch streamer Puppers, who lived with MND, dies aged 32

The gamer, known for playing Dead by Daylight, dies after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

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Cheese rolling winner from Canada returns home

Canadian backpacker Delaney Irving won the women's race despite being knocked unconscious at the end.

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Kaija Saariaho: Feted Finnish composer dies at 70

Saariaho, who was suffering from brain cancer, was seen as a leading light of contemporary classical music.

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Thursday, 1 June 2023

Andrew Tate: Controversial influencer denies manipulation allegations

The controversial social media influencer denies accusations of rape, human trafficking and exploiting women.

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'Abhorrent' abuse of referee Taylor condemned

Referees' body PGMOL says it is appalled by the "unjustified and abhorrent" abuse directed at Anthony Taylor by supporters at Budapest Airport following Wednesday's Europa League final.

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US President Joe Biden trips and falls at Colorado event

The US president was handing out diplomas at a graduation ceremony for the US Air Force Academy.

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France influencers: Jail threat for those found flouting new ad laws

France's new rules ban or restrict certain commercial practices by online personalities.

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US President Joe Biden trips and falls at Colorado event

The US president was handing out diplomas at a graduation ceremony for the US Air Force Academy.

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Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israel minister jeered as thousands attend Jerusalem Pride march

The Jerusalem event was the first since the election of a hardline government with homophobic ministers.

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Joe Biden falls during graduation ceremony

The US president had been shaking hands with Air Force Academy graduates when he fell on stage.

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Scandal-hit CBI to cut jobs as it fights for survival

The business group, which employs about 337 people, says it needs to cut its wage bill by a third.

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