53 minutes ago About sharing By Philippa Roxby Health reporter There was an “alarming” 30-fold increase in measles cases in Europe last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. More than 30,000 people were infected in 2023, compared to 941 during the whole of 2022. The WHO believes this is a result of fewer children…
Just now About sharing By Sam Gruet Business reporter, BBC News Amazon has been fined €32m (£27m) in France for “excessive” surveillance of its workers, including measures the data watchdog found to be illegal. The CNIL said Amazon France Logistique, which manages warehouses, recorded data captured by workers’ handheld scanners. It found Amazon tracked activity…
Valdo Calocane admits manslaughter by diminished responsibility over the stabbings in Nottingham.
The singer was not at her New York townhouse when witnesses reported an “emotionally disturbed male”.
Public borrowing fell to £7.8bn last month, according to the latest official figures.
The incident marks the deadliest day for Israel since the start of its ground operation.
19 minutes ago About sharing Watch: What’s at stake for Trump and Haley in New Hampshire? By Francesca Gillett BBC News Voters in New Hampshire head to the polls on Tuesday, as Donald Trump faces his last remaining Republican opponent, Nikki Haley, in a primary election. Former US President Trump is hoping to deliver a…
53 minutes ago About sharing Barbie stars Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie could both be nominated for acting prizes By Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Nominations for the 2024 Oscars will be announced later, after a huge year for cinema which saw Barbie and Oppenheimer dominate the box office. Poor Things, The Holdovers and Killers of…
19 minutes ago About sharing Workers clear up Wotsits and Quavers crisps from the M6 motorway northbound after the wind overturned lorries on the carriageway By Thomas Mackintosh BBC News The UK is bracing itself for Storm Jocelyn with weather warnings issued just a day after Storm Isha wreaked havoc, leaving two people dead. Jocelyn…
1 hour ago About sharing Two million people could have their gas and electricity cut off this winter because they cannot afford to top up their prepayment meter, new research suggests. Citizens Advice has warned that having no gas and electricity would not be a “one-off” experience for many. It comes as a separate report…