Intuitive Machines Moon launch: SpaceX blasts private firm’s lunar lander into orbit
Intuitive Machines, a private Houston-based company, launches its first lunar lander from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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Queen Camilla joins a dozen acting dames to celebrate Shakespeare
27 minutes ago About sharing By Ian Youngs Entertainment & arts reporter Queen Camilla has joined one of the most star-studded line-ups of illustrious British acting talent to celebrate the work of Shakespeare. The Queen was joined at the event by a dozen dames including Judi Dench, Vanessa Redgrave and Penelope Keith. Dame Judi read…
Ukraine war: Attack on Belgorod shopping centre in Russia near border
At least four people are reported killed in an air attack on the city of Belgorod, close to Ukraine.
London Overground: New names for its six lines revealed
8 minutes ago About sharing The rebrand will mean there are six new coloured lines added to the famous Tube map By Tim Stokes BBC News The new names of London’s six Overground lines have been revealed, significantly changing the look of the famous Tube map. Last August, Transport for London (TfL) announced it wanted…
David Harewood: Homeland star named new president of drama school Rada
Cynthia Erivo, the star of the new Wicked film, will be the prestigious drama school’s vice president.
Israel Gaza: Netanyahu vows to press ahead with Rafah offensive
6 hours ago About sharing A child awaiting food aid in Rafah this week By Jacqueline Howard BBC News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted his troops will advance on the Gazan city of Rafah, defying outside pleas to reconsider. French President Emmanuel Macron was among those warning Mr Netanyahu off, telling him the…
Ukraine fights on in ruined Avdiivka despite severe weapons shortage
44 minutes ago About sharing The town of Avdiivka has seen some of the heaviest fighting of the war By Andrew Harding BBC News, Avdiivka The man’s fist looked unrecognisable. Like a split and bruised peach. “Or like a rock,” said the Ukrainian army surgeon, tapping the frozen fingers. It was the second case of…
Overseas student applications to UK universities rise again
3 hours ago About sharing The number of international-student applications via Ucas is still higher than a decade ago By Hazel Shearing Education correspondent The number of international students applying to undergraduate courses at UK universities has risen for a second year running. New data shows 115,730 students from outside the UK applied to start…
Harry tries sit-skiing at Invictus Games training camp in Canada
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are visiting athletes training for next year’s Invictus Games in Canada.
UK antisemitic hate incidents hit new high in 2023, says charity
1 hour ago About sharing Reports of antisemitic incidents in the UK reached a record high last year, according to figures from a Jewish security charity. The Community Security Trust (CST) recorded reports of 4,103 anti-Jewish hate incidents in 2023, up from 1,662 in 2022 and almost double the previous record of 2,255 hit in…