Invasive alligator snapping turtle found in Cumbria
A vet says the creature, named Fluffy, could have eaten everything in the water if not found.
February 2024
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Clapham chemical attack: Police believe suspect may have died in Thames
41 minutes ago About sharing Police have been searching for Abdul Shokoor Ezedi since the attack on 31 January By Doug Faulkner BBC News Clapham chemical attack suspect Abdul Shokoor Ezedi may be dead after going into the River Thames, police say. The 35-year-old has not been seen since the night of the attack on…
Laura Trott interview: Fact-checking Treasury minister’s claim on debt
1 hour ago About sharing Watch: Laura Trott and Evan Davis argued over whether UK debt is rising or falling. By Rupert Carey, Anthony Reuben and Gerry Georgieva BBC Verify Chief Secretary to the Treasury Laura Trott and BBC PM presenter Evan Davis got into an argument about whether UK government debt is rising or…
Ukraine’s missing children tracked down in Russia by digital sleuths
11 minutes ago About sharing Ukraine estimates that 19,500 children have been deported or forcibly displaced to Russia By Anna Holligan in The Hague & Diana Kuryshko BBC Ukraine correspondent An international team of investigators say they have tracked down eight Ukrainian children, believed to have been abducted during Russia’s invasion. More than 60 detectives…
Prince Harry settles phone hacking claim with Mirror group
1 hour ago About sharing By James Gregory BBC News The Duke of Sussex will receive a “substantial” payout for the remaining claims in his phone hacking case against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), his barrister told the High Court. MGN will pay all of Prince Harry’s legal costs, beginning with an interim payment of £400,000….
Israel-Gaza war: Palestinians who fled to Rafah fear Israeli assault
Forced to move time and time again, Palestinians insist that fleeing to Egypt is not an option.
Loose kangaroo bounces into trouble by Florida pool
The adventurous marsupial was captured after it was spotted hopping around near an apartment complex.
Shahrar Ali wins ‘gender critical’ court battle against Green Party
Court finds the party discriminated against Shahrar Ali but had the right to dismiss spokespeople.
XL bullies confirmed as dogs that killed Esther Martin in Jaywick
Police confirm the pets that attacked Esther Martin in Essex at the weekend were two XL bullies.
Juniors doctors to strike over five days, BMA says
They will walk out on 24-28 February in a dispute with the government over pay.