Parisians vote for rise in parking fees for SUVs
The vote was called by mayor Anne Hidalgo, who says SUVs are dangerous and bad for the environment.
February 4, 2024
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Jockey Keagan Kirkby dies after fall at horse race in Kent
Tributes are being paid to Keagan Kirkby, who was riding when his horse ran into the side of a jump.
Grammys 2024: Kylie Minogue, Billie Eilish and The Beatles win early awards
4 minutes ago About sharing By Mark Savage BBC Music Correspondent Kylie Minogue has won her second ever Grammy Award, as “music’s biggest night” gets under way in Los Angeles. The star won best pop dance recording for Padam Padam, the viral hit that became a global smash last year. Billie Eilish, David Bowie and…
Chile forest fires: At least 99 dead in Valparaíso region
3 hours ago About sharing Watch: Deadly wildfire rips through Vina Del Mar, a coastal city By Malu Cursino BBC News Chile’s president says at least 64 people have been killed by forest fires in the country’s Valparaíso region. Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency and said he would make “all necessary resources” available…
Clapham attack: ‘I thought three-year-old victim was going to die in my arms’
21 minutes ago About sharing Watch: CCTV video shows Clapham attack suspect in Tesco By Greg McKenzie BBC News A witness who came to the rescue of a three-year-old girl who was assaulted in the Clapham attack said she thought “she was going to die in my arms”. The woman – who wishes to remain…
Arsenal 3-1 Liverpool: Gunners move within two points of Premier League leaders
Arsenal reduced Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League to two points after a deserved victory in a tense encounter at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners knew defeat was unthinkable and their cause was helped hugely by two errors from Liverpool’s normally reliable keeper Alisson, who gifted Arsenal the goals that ensured three crucial…
Rishi Sunak hails ‘special opportunity’ as he starts Northern Ireland visit
1 hour ago About sharing This marks Prime Minister’s 7th visit to Northern Ireland since taking office in 2022 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has arrived in Northern Ireland for a visit to mark the return of power-sharing government. He is due to attend Stormont on Monday with Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Leo Varadkar. Mr Sunak…
Bristol stabbings: Teenager charged with murder of two boys
A 17-year-old boy is due before magistrates over the deaths of Mason Rist and Max Dixon.
Scoop film: Netflix releases first photos of Prince Andrew movie
1 hour ago About sharing Gillian Anderson and Rufus Sewell star in Scoop By Noor Nanji Culture reporter The first official pictures from an upcoming Netflix film of Newsnight’s interview with the Duke of York have been released. The photographs show how notable scenes from the 2019 interview between Prince Andrew and Emily Maitlis have…
Barry John: Legendary Wales and Lions fly-half dies aged 79
Barry John, the legendary former Cardiff, Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half, has died aged 79. After making his debut in 1966, John played in 25 internationals for Wales and five Tests for the Lions. A family statement read: “Barry John died peacefully today at the University Hospital of Wales surrounded by his loving…