Boeing to increase quality inspections of 737 Max production
The plane maker will allow independent assessments after a door plug fell from an Alaska Airlines flight.
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Ukraine says it shot down Russian A-50 spy plane
2 hours ago Comments About sharing An A-50 aircraft during a military parade (file photo) By Oliver Slow BBC News Ukraine’s military says it has shot down a Russian military spy plane over the Sea of Azov, in what analysts say would be a blow to Moscow’s air power. Army chief Gen Valerii Zaluzhnyi said…
New train strike dates announced by Aslef drivers’ union
15 minutes ago About sharing By Katy Austin Transport correspondent A fresh series of strikes has been unveiled by the main train drivers’ union, Aslef, in its long-running pay dispute with 16 train companies. The stoppages between Tuesday 30 January and Monday 5 February will affect different operators each day. The drivers will also refuse…
Home Office to ban Hizb ut-Tahrir as terror group
6 minutes ago About sharing James Cleverly says the move will “curb Hizb ut-Tahrir’s ability to operate as it currently does” By Dominic Casciani Home and legal correspondent One of the most controversial Islamist groups in the UK, Hizb ut-Tahrir, is to be banned as a terrorist organisation, accused of praising the Hamas attacks. Home…
Iceland volcano: Aerial footage shows lava burning houses
Two volcanic fissures opened in the ground near Grindavik, sending lava spilling into the town.
Israel: Woman killed, 12 hurt in suspected Palestinian car-ramming attack
Two Palestinians are arrested after several cars are used in what police say was a terrorist attack.
UK weather: Cold blast to bring snow to many parts this week
31 minutes ago About sharing Aberdeenshire has already seen almost four inches of snow this week By Sofia Ferreira Santos & Simon King BBC News and BBC Weather Arctic winds are set to bring some very cold weather and potential snow showers across the UK this week. In most places, temperatures will feel below freezing…
Zayn Malik: Fans rejoice at ex-One Direction member’s Urdu single
The British singer has hopped on a remake of Tu Hai Kahan by Pakistani band Aur.
Family angry at ‘big mistakes’ in sex offender hunt after mum’s death
3 minutes ago About sharing The family said they feel “angry and let down” By Rachel Stonehouse BBC West Investigations The family of a woman who died at the home of a “dangerous” sex offender have said there were “big mistakes from the get-go” in the police investigation. Kelly Faiers, 61, met Richard Scatchard on…
Pothole reports hit a five-year high – but can new tech end them for good?
4 hours ago About sharing A national scourge By Harriet Bradshaw and Greg Brosnan BBC News climate and science Potholes caused misery in 2023 on a scale not seen in years, but scientists hope technology like self-healing roads will help rid us of them for good. Reports of potholes and damage they caused hit five-year…