At least two people shot near Philadelphia Eid event

2 hours ago About sharing Watch: ‘Very fortunate’ no one died in shooting – police By Max Matza BBC News At least two people were shot near an event celebrating the end of Ramadan in Philadelphia, police said. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said five people were arrested after “young people actively engaged in gunfire” close…

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Donald Trump says Arizona abortion ban goes too far

1 hour ago About sharing Donald Trump has sent mixed singles on his abortion stance so far By Holly Honderich in Washington Former President Donald Trump said Arizona has gone too far after the state’s top court upheld a near-total abortion ban dating back to1864. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Mr Trump said he thought…

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Russian strikes hit Odesa on city’s liberation day

1 hour ago About sharing Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukrainian targets in the past few months By Paulin Kola BBC News Russian missile strikes in Ukraine’s Odesa region have killed four people, including a 10-year-old girl. Seven others were wounded, said Governor Oleh Kiper – one had his legs amputated. Mr Kiper said…

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Vennells accused of false statement on postmasters

25 minutes ago About sharing By Karen Hoggan Business reporter, BBC News Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells has been accused of previously making a “false statement” about the outcomes of sub-postmasters’ court cases. The inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal heard Ms Vennells wrote to a government minister in 2012: “In every instance, the…

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