Man shot dead by police in Southwark was convicted stalker
Bryce Hodgson was handed a 16-week suspended jail term in July last year, court documents show.
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Ukraine and Russia complete first prisoner swap since plane crash
Russia says each side got 195 soldiers back, Ukraine says 207 of its military and civilians were returned.
Imran Khan jailed for 14 years in Pakistan corruption case
1 hour ago About sharing Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi as seen last July posting bail By Frances Mao & Carrie Davies in Singapore and Islamabad Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been jailed for 14 years, the second sentence handed to Pakistan’s former prime minister in two days. The two…
Pharmacists to prescribe drugs for minor illnesses
8 hours ago About sharing By Aurelia Foster and Hugh Pym Health reporter and health editor Treatments for seven conditions such as sore throats and earaches are now available directly from pharmacists, without the need to visit a doctor. The Pharmacy First scheme will allow most chemists in England to issue prescriptions to patients without…
Injured, hungry and alone – the Gazan children orphaned by war
31 minutes ago About sharing The mother of this newborn baby did not live long enough to name her By Yolande Knell BBC News, Gaza Born amid the horrors of the war in Gaza, the month-old baby girl lying in an incubator has never known a parent’s embrace. She was delivered by Caesarean section after…
Iraqi group suspends attacks against US forces
2 hours ago About sharing Watch: Biden tells press he has decided on a response to the drone attack in Jordan By Max Matza BBC News An Iraqi militant group suspected of launching a drone strike in Jordan that killed three US troops says it has suspended operations against the US. Kataib Hezbollah, the Iran-aligned…
Comic Relief 2024: Sir Lenny Henry to host for final time
1 hour ago About sharing Sir Lenny has been honorary life president of Comic Relief since 2017 By Alex Taylor BBC Culture reporter Sir Lenny Henry is to host Comic Relief for the final time when the BBC fundraising telethon returns in March. The comedian, who co-founded the charity with director Richard Curtis in 1985,…
Bankers’ bonuses: No cap under Labour, says Reeves
1 hour ago About sharing By Simon Jack Business editor The shadow chancellor has told the BBC Labour would not reinstate a bankers’ bonuses cap that was scrapped last year by the Conservative government. It comes as Ms Reeves set out Labour’s plans to boost economic growth through the financial services sector. She described the…
‘Unfathomable’: Judge blocks Musk’s $56bn Tesla pay
11 minutes ago About sharing By Mariko Oi Business reporter A judge in the US state of Delaware has annulled a $55.8bn (£44bn) pay deal awarded to Elon Musk in 2018 by the electric car company Tesla. The lawsuit was filed by a shareholder who argued that it was an overpayment. Judge Kathaleen McCormick ruled…
Martin Bashir: BBC releases 3,000 emails about Princess Diana interview scandal
1 hour ago About sharing Martin Bashir stepped down from his role as religion editor at the BBC in 2021 Martin Bashir blamed professional jealousy for the controversy surrounding the way he secured an interview with Princess Diana. Newly released emails also show the journalist thought his class and race played a role in the…