Amy Dowden’s Strictly hopes dashed after breaking foot
The dancer is “absolutely gutted” as her hopes of a Strictly appearance are ended by the injury.
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Two 12-year-old boys charged with murdering Wolverhampton man
Shawn Seesahai, 19, died when he was fatally stabbed in Wolverhampton on Monday evening.
No flights before election under PM’s Rwanda plan, says Braverman
6 minutes ago About sharing By Becky Morton Political reporter The PM’s current Rwanda plan will mean no asylum seekers are flown there before the next election, former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has said. Writing in the Telegraph, she said “tinkering with a failed plan” would not achieve the government’s aims. The Supreme Court ruled…
Israel Gaza: Al-Shifa Hospital director says no water or oxygen left
2 hours ago About sharing Israeli soldiers entered Al-Shifa Hospital in the early hours of Wednesday The director of the Gaza Strip’s main hospital raided by Israeli soldiers says the facility has now run out of oxygen and water, and patients “are screaming from thirst”. Muhammad Abu Salmiya said the conditions were “tragic” in Al-Shifa,…
Boy quizzes Prince William about his bank balance
The Prince of Wales was put on the spot when a boy asked him how much was in his bank account.
Goodbye, Joe Manchin—We Won’t Miss You
Politics / November 16, 2023 Goodbye, Joe Manchin—We Won’t Miss You The departure of the pro–fossil fuel, pro–Big Pharma senator from West Virginia is not the tragedy many Democrats think it is. Elie Mystal Ad Policy Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, speaks during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington, D.C.,…
Why These Teachers Unions Are Demanding a Cease-Fire
Activism / November 16, 2023 Why These Teachers Unions Are Demanding a Cease-Fire A flurry of state and local teachers unions have passed cease-fire resolutions, but few national unions have followed. Sarah Lazare Ad Policy Students, teachers, and pro-Palestinian allies march through Midtown Manhattan during a Student Walkout protest calling for a cease-fire between Israel…
Iceland: Helicopter footage shows giant cracks in earth
BBC correspondent flies over the Reykjanes Peninsula, where volcanic activity has been concentrated.
Man guilty of assault in Paul Pelosi hammer attack
The man who attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer is found guilty of assault and attempted kidnapping.
Gaza faces communications blackout due to lack of fuel
1 hour ago About sharing A BBC correspondent said the blackout would make it difficult to get information about what was happening in the war By David Gritten BBC News Mobile phone and internet services have gone down across the Gaza Strip due to a lack of fuel for back-up generators, Palestinian telecoms companies say….