April 2024

How likely is the first minister to be ousted by a vote of confidence in the Scottish Parliament?

The Supreme Court’s decision on whether Trump has sweeping political immunity will have “major consequences in both the short and long term, regardless of how it turns out,” Lauren Mattioli, assistant professor of political science at Boston University, tells the BBC: If the court rules in favour of Trump, not only will the relevant criminal…

A girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder after the stabbings at a Welsh school.

19 minutes ago About sharing Abi Lyle says throughout her nine month relationship with Jonathan Creswell he subjected her to physical abuse By Keiron Tourish BBC News NI north-west reporter A man who was on trial for the murder and rape of showjumper Katie Simpson was an incredibly violent and abusive individual, a former partner…

For some observers, the protests at Columbia and other US college campuses echo the 1960s, when demonstrations against the Vietnam War rocked the country. Among those who see parallels is Marianne Hirsch, a literature professor who also specialises in Holocaust studies. Speaking to reporters this week, Hirsch – who participated in the 1960s protest movement…

19 minutes ago About sharing Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid denied murder and attempted murder By Duncan Leatherdale BBC News, North East and Cumbria An Islamic extremist has been found guilty of murdering a passer-by in the street. Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid, 45, stabbed 70-year-old Terence Carney multiple times in Hartlepool in October. He…

A teenage girl remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

What impact will Labour’s pledge to nationalise the railways have?

Mrs Justice Collins Rice says the actor’s comments were “gross, groundless and indefensible”.

New York court states disgraced Hollywood film mogul did not receive a fair trial.