Two men charged in Channel deaths investigation
Five migrants, including a child, were killed in a crush on board a boat crossing the Channel.
April 2024
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Baby saved from dead mother’s womb in Gaza dies
57 minutes ago About sharing By Fergal Keane BBC News, Jerusalem A baby rescued from her dying mother’s womb after an Israeli air strike in southern Gaza has died, the BBC has learned. Baby Sabreen al-Sakani was delivered by Caesarean section in a Rafah hospital shortly after midnight on Sunday. Amid chaotic scenes doctors resuscitated…
Watch reaction when minister asks if Congo is a different country to Rwanda
The Question Time audience were surprised when Chris Philp answered an audience member’s question about DR Congo.
Judge accused of bullying and misogyny
2 hours ago About sharing By Michael Buchanan BBC News Five women have accused a judge of bullying and sexist behaviour during employment tribunal hearings. One woman told BBC News Judge Philip Lancaster had shouted at her at least 16 times, while another said she feared for any woman appearing before him. The women, who…
Overturning of Weinstein conviction ‘a hard day’ – Ashley Judd
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First mRNA skin-cancer vaccine starts UK trial
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More arrests as US campus protests continue to spread
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Can Yousaf survive as Scotland’s first minister?
6 minutes ago About sharing By James Cook Scotland Editor Humza Yousaf has been in office for barely a year but his future as first minister is already hanging in the balance. His handling of a deal with the Scottish Green Party, which he inherited from his predecessor Nicola Sturgeon, is the source of much…
Co-op Live boss resigns after shows postponed
Gary Roden quits days after he was criticised for telling BBC some grassroots music venues are “poorly run”.
Scottish Greens will vote to oust Yousaf after he ends power-sharing deal
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