Man held for murder over South Africa building fire
The man told a public inquiry he started a Johannesburg building fire that killed 77 people last August.
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Hinkley C: UK nuclear plant costs could soar as delays mount
44 minutes ago About sharing By Simon Jack Business editor The final cost of the Hinkley Point C nuclear plant being built in Somerset may soar by about a third, according to the French firm developing it. The completion date could also be delayed by three years. In 2022, the cost of the UK’s first…
Health adviser denies giving Yousaf Covid rule ‘workaround’
1 hour ago About sharing Prof Leitch gave then Health Secretary Humza Yousaf mask rule advice for a social event in late 2021 Scotland’s national clinical director advised Humza Yousaf to keep a drink in his hands at all times to remain “exempt” from mask rules at a dinner, the UK Covid Inquiry has heard….
Post Office: I was only doing my job, says investigator
45 minutes ago About sharing By Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News A Post Office investigator has rejected any personal responsibility in the case of a wrongly-convicted manager, telling an inquiry: “I was only doing my job.” Robert Daily investigated Peter Holmes, who managed a post office in Jesmond, Newcastle, when an audit said there…
Doomsday Clock stays at 90 seconds to midnight
13 minutes ago About sharing By Jane Corbin BBC News The Doomsday Clock – which shows how symbolically close the world is to nuclear Armageddon – is to remain at 90 seconds to midnight. Scientists have listed reasons for keeping its hands the closest they have ever been to “Doomsday” – but stopped short of…
Four family members found dead at Norwich house are named
Police confirm the identities of all four people who were found deceased at a property near Norwich.
Oscars 2024: Oppenheimer and Poor Things lead nominations
Barbie, Maestro, Poor Things and Killers of the Flower Moon are among the other contenders.
Frank Farian: Boney M founder dies aged 82
The German producer was behind a string of hits including Daddy Cool, Rasputin and Rivers of Babylon.
UK not seeking confrontation with Houthis – Sunak
13 minutes ago About sharing Rishi Sunak says Britain “was not seeking a confrontation” but would not hesitate to act again By James Gregory BBC News The UK will not hesitate to take further military action against Houthi targets in Yemen if the group continues Red Sea attacks, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has told MPs….
Alarming 30-fold rise in measles in Europe last year – WHO
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…