Junior doctors in Wales begin four-day strike
Junior doctors begin their longest walkout to date until Friday in a dispute over pay.
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Say one thing, do another? The government’s record net migration rise
31 minutes ago About sharing By Ros Atkins BBC Panorama Think back to the 2019 election campaign. Quite reasonably, you may not remember every detail of the Conservatives’ manifesto – but perhaps you do recall one promise: to reduce immigration. Think back further, to 2016 and the Brexit referendum. Then there was a promise to…
Dragon Ball theme park to be built in Saudi Arabia
1 hour ago About sharing The Shenron dragon in the centre of the park will contain a roller coaster ride By Peter Hoskins Business reporter Saudi Arabia has announced it will build a theme park based on the famed Japanese animated series Dragon Ball, sparking mixed reactions from fans. It will feature a 70m (229.6ft)…
UK to link electoral roll cyber-attacks to China
29 minutes ago About sharing Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden is expected to address MPs on the threat By James Gregory & Iain Watson, political correspondent BBC News The UK government is expected to link cyber-attacks on the country’s elections watchdog to China. The attacks on the Electoral Commission, which reportedly saw personal details of…
Scientists to hunt mysterious ‘ghost’ particles
15 minutes ago About sharing Artwork: Ghost particles can’t currently be detected By Pallab Ghosh Science correspondent Some physicists have long suspected that mysterious ‘ghost’ particles in the world around us could greatly advance our understanding of the true nature of the Universe. Now scientists think they’ve found a way to prove whether or not…
The Jewish settlers who want to build homes in Gaza
16 minutes ago About sharing Settler numbers are rising fast under Benjamin Netanyahu’s government By Orla Guerin BBC international correspondent, West Bank Who wouldn’t want a house on the beach? For some on Israel’s far-right, desirable beachfront now includes the sands of Gaza. Just ask Daniella Weiss, 78, the grandmother of Israel’s settler movement, who…
Russia charges four men over Moscow concert attack
Suspects appear in a Moscow court accused of an act of terrorism at Crocus City Hall, where 137 people were killed.
I ran ‘toughest race’ to inspire women worldwide
1 hour ago About sharing Watch: Barkleys Marathons runner describes moment she crossed finish line The first female runner to complete one of the world’s toughest races has said she did it for “women worldwide”. Jasmin Paris is one of only 20 people to have finished the Barkley Marathons in Tennessee, USA, since it was…
Watch: Ready, steady, eau! Waiters race returns to Paris
The competition for waiters and waitresses began in 1914, but has not been held since 2011 due to lack of sponsors.
Rosenberg: As Russia mourns, how will Putin react to concert attack?
32 minutes ago About sharing Screens all around Moscow are showing images of a burning candle along with the Russian word “Skorbim” (“We mourn”) By Steve Rosenberg Russia Editor Moscow’s New Arbat Avenue is lined with some of the biggest video screens in Russia. Today they’re all displaying the same giant image: a burning candle…