World Today 11:24 am Bernardo Arévalo’s Unexpected Victory Brings Guatemala Another Democratic Spring Bernardo Arévalo’s Unexpected Victory Brings Guatemala Another Democratic Spring The anti-corruption candidate’s stunning upset could mark a new and hopeful era for the country. But only if he is allowed to take power—and to exercise it. Daniel Judt August 22, 2023 Bernardo…
18 minutes ago About sharing All major roads in and out of Palm Springs have been blocked due to flooding By Madeline Halpert BBC News, New York Tropical Storm Hilary, which has hit California with life-threatening floods, has also cut off the state’s desert town of Palm Springs. As of Monday morning, major roads in…
14 minutes ago About sharing How much has my lack of exercise and less than perfect diet affected my heart age? By Pallab Ghosh Science correspondent A new artificial-intelligence (AI) tool reveals by how much drinking, smoking, poor diet and a lack of exercise prematurely ages an individual’s heart. The aim is to find ways…
15 minutes ago About sharing Images posted online show a Tu-22 on fire at Soltsy-2 airbase By Graeme Baker BBC News A flagship Russian long-range bomber has been destroyed in a Ukrainian drone strike, according to reports. Images posted on social media and analysed by BBC Verify show a Tupolev Tu-22 on fire at Soltsy-2…
The body of Sara Sharif, aged 10, was found at her home in Woking, prompting a murder inquiry.
Mason Greenwood: Manchester United striker will leave club after internal investigation Last updated on 4 minutes ago4 minutes ago.From the section Man Utd Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood will leave the club by mutual agreement after a six-month internal investigation into his conduct. Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 following allegations surrounding material which was…
18 minutes ago About sharing Lucy Letby was convicted of murder and attempted murder while working as a neonatal nurse By Judith Moritz, Daniel O’Donoghue, Lauren Hirst & Monica Rimmer BBC News Neonatal nurse Lucy Letby, who is the UK’s most prolific child serial killer in modern British history, has been given a whole-life sentence….
Environment Today 10:20 am A Dispatch From the Heart of Lahaina: Relief Is Not Enough A Dispatch From the Heart of Lahaina: Relief Is Not Enough Justice demands a return of control over public resources like land and water to the people of Hawai’i. Kaniela Ing August 21, 2023 A general view shows the aftermath…
4 hours ago About sharing The ship at sea trying out its sails By Tom Singleton Technology reporter, BBC News A cargo ship fitted with giant, British-designed special wind-powered sails has set out on its maiden voyage. Shipping firm Cargill, which has chartered the vessel, hopes the technology will help the industry chart a course…
Luis Rubiales: Spanish FA president criticised for kissing Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s World Cup win Last updated on 34 minutes ago34 minutes ago.From the section Women’s World Cup Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has been criticised for kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women’s World Cup. Rubiales kissed Hermoso during…