Labour ditches £28bn green investment pledge
A U-turn on the policy is set to be announced on Thursday, following confusion over the party’s position.
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Could the Houthis sabotage undersea cables?
2 hours ago About sharing The Houthis have been targeting ships in the Red Sea for several months By Frank Gardner BBC security correspondent Revenge takes many forms. The Houthis in Yemen have made no secret of their determination to retaliate against the West for the US-led airstrikes that have been targeting their missile and…
Clapham suspect arranged to meet victim before attack, say police
1 minute ago About sharing Abdul Shokoor Ezedi, 35, has not been seen since last Wednesday By Callum May & George Wright BBC News The suspect in the Clapham alkali attack was in a relationship with the injured woman, police believe, and the breakdown of that relationship may have been his motive. Abdul Shokoor Ezedi,…
Gaza ceasefire: Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Hamas’s proposed terms
Israel’s PM rejects Hamas’s proposed 135-day truce plan and says “total victory” in Gaza is possible.
Nikki Haley suffers stinging defeat in Nevada Republican primary
Donald Trump was not on the ballot but she received fewer votes than the “none of these candidates” option.
Disgraced singer Gary Glitter refused jail release
Paedophile Gary Glitter – real name Paul Gadd – has lost a Parole Board bid to be freed from jail.
Hamas responds to ceasefire deal with 135-day truce plan
Just now About sharing Hamas is demanding the full withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza in a counteroffer to a US and Israel-backed ceasefire proposal By Ido Vock & Lyse Doucet BBC News Hamas has laid out a series of demands, including exchanging hostages for Palestinian prisoners and rebuilding Gaza, in response to an Israel-backed…
Pakistan election: Two deadly blasts in Balochistan day before vote
Two explosions kill at least 22 people ahead of a poll marred by violence and claims of rigging.
Post Office still pursued sisters after case thrown out
4 hours ago About sharing Jacquie El Kasaby and Rose Stewart describe ‘years of torture’ as they were pursued by the Post Office By Mark Daly BBC Disclosure The Post Office continued to threaten two sisters over a £34,000 shortfall even after a criminal trial was ruled out over faulty computer evidence, BBC Scotland has…
UK weather: Amber snow and ice warnings issued by Met Office
The warnings for parts of northern England and north Wales come after a mild start to February.