1 hour ago About sharing Watch: How did Rafah become home to 1.5 million Palestinians? US President Joe Biden has said an Israeli offensive in Rafah “should not proceed without a credible plan for ensuring the safety” of more than one million Palestinians sheltering there. He said many displaced people in the southern Gazan city…
Video shows huge flames and thick smoke rising from large water slides in Gothenburg.
3 hours ago About sharing BBC Verify found videos posted online showing Gaza detainees bound and blindfolded – this video was posted on 24 December 2023 By Merlyn Thomas & Jamie Ryan BBC Verify The Israeli military has told BBC Verify it will take action against any soldiers found to have filmed and uploaded footage…
The party said the decision was taken after “new information about further comments” made by Mr Ali came to light.
16 minutes ago About sharing By Adam Durbin & Alys Davies BBC News A Palestinian doctor in Rafah has said people are terrified about the prospect of an Israeli ground offensive in Gaza’s southern-most city, after a night of some of the worst air strikes he has experienced since arriving there. In a series of…
16 minutes ago About sharing By June Kelly and Judith Burns BBC News Seven women are accusing Devon and Cornwall Police of failing to investigate serving and former officers for domestic abuse and sexual violence. In some cases, the men were promoted to specialist roles dealing with violence against women, the group claims. “I have…
1 hour ago About sharing By Basillioh Rukanga BBC News, Nairobi Kenyan athlete Kelvin Kiptum was on the cusp of greatness before his life was cut short in a road accident. The 24-year-old, who six years ago was unable to afford a pair of shoes to run in his first major competitive race, had recently…
2 hours ago About sharing Model Christy Turlington, British presenter Maya Jama, US actress Selma Blair and model Precious Lee were among the women invited to the shoot By Bonnie McLaren & Tom Richardson BBC Newsbeat If you saw the latest cover of fashion bible British Vogue going viral last week, you probably had the…
Just now About sharing By Jemma Dempsey BBC News Takeaway delivery drivers are planning to strike on Valentine’s Day to demand better pay and improved working conditions. The action, impacting four food apps including Deliveroo and Uber Eats, is thought to involve as many as 3,000 drivers and riders on Wednesday between 17:00 and 22:00…
2 hours ago About sharing African penguins have seen their populations diminish due to overfishing, climate change and oil pollution By Esme Stallard Climate and science reporter, BBC News The world’s most vulnerable migratory species face an increasing risk of extinction, a landmark UN report warns. From turtle doves to green turtles, from the European…