Six held over plot to disrupt London Stock Exchange
Police said the arrests were made in London, Liverpool and Brighton over a “disruptive and damaging stunt”.
January 2024
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Taiwan election: China says US ‘gravely wrong’ to congratulate new leader
3 hours ago About sharing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pictured with China’s President Xi Jinping in June 2023 By Malu Cursino & Laura Bicker, China correspondent BBC News China has accused the US of sending “a gravely wrong signal” to those pushing for Taiwan’s independence after Saturday’s election result. US Secretary of State…
Iran frees Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, jailed for covering Mahsa Amini death
Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi spent more than a year in prison on charges of colluding the US.
King Frederik: Tens of thousands turn out for succession
1 hour ago About sharing Frederik X kisses wife as he becomes King of Denmark By Ruth Comerford BBC News Tens of thousands of people turned out to watch King Frederik X succeed his mother as the monarch of Denmark, in a historic moment for the nation. Blinking back tears, King Frederik told a cheering…
Asia’s most eligible prince formally marries in 10-day Brunei celebration
6 hours ago About sharing Watch: Brunei’s national broadcaster RTB showed royal couple as they came together at the end of their wedding By Frances Mao & Nathan Williams BBC News, Singapore and London Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen, lauded online for his good looks and military service, has married his commoner fiancée in a 10-day…
Starmer denies backtracking on military action vote
While running to be Labour leader, Sir Keir promised a law requiring a Commons vote for military action.
Elizabeth line trial to cover platform ‘ghost’ marks
Trials are being carried out to cover marks on platform walls caused by Elizabeth line passengers.
Four migrants die trying to cross English Channel in boat- reports
A small boat carrying dozens of people just off the French coast overturns.
BBC’s Glenn Campbell on shock of brain cancer diagnosis
13 hours ago About sharing Different perspective from cancer, says Glenn Campbell By Glenn Campbell Political editor, BBC Scotland It was a beautiful day for a summer cycle through East Lothian. The sort of day where nothing could go wrong. Until it did. I was moving fast down a steep hill heading towards the village…
UK had no choice but to strike Houthis – Cameron
1 hour ago About sharing Lord Cameron said the UK had sent the Houthis an “unambiguous message” By James Gregory BBC News The UK had “no choice” but to take military action against Houthis in Yemen over their attacks in the Red Sea, the foreign secretary has said. Lord Cameron said the UK had given…