Watch: Extremely rare white whale sighted off Thailand
It was the first known sighting of what looks to be an albino Omura’s whale off Thailand.
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Tony Blair was warned Horizon IT system could be flawed, documents show
1 hour ago About sharing Sir Tony Blair was Labour prime minister between 1997 and 2007 By Helen Catt Political correspondent Sir Tony Blair was warned the Horizon IT system at the centre of the Post Office scandal could be flawed before it was rolled out, a document shows. A handwritten note from the then-Labour…
Israel says South Africa distorting the truth in ICJ genocide case
3 hours ago About sharing Watch: ‘Distorted factual picture’ presented by South Africa – Israeli lawyer tells ICJ By Raffi Berg in London & Anna Holligan at The Hague BBC News Israel has said South Africa has distorted the truth in its case to the International Court of Justice, where it is accusing Israel of…
Strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen could undermine US aim to contain war
1 hour ago About sharing Watch: Fighter jets strike targets in Yemen By Jeremy Bowen BBC international editor It is time to stop talking about the risk that the war in Gaza will spread elsewhere in the Middle East. It has already happened. Hopes for containing what is happening rest on the fact that it…
Annie Nightingale: Legendary Radio 1 DJ dies at 83
4 minutes ago About sharing Nightingale’s family described her as “a pioneer, trailblazer and an inspiration to many” By Ian Youngs & Noor Nanji BBC News Radio 1 DJ Annie Nightingale, the station’s first female presenter, who went on to become its longest-serving host, has died at the age of 83. Nightingale joined the station…
UK weather: Cold blast and more snow in store for some next week
19 minutes ago About sharing A person walking through a snow flurry in Lenham, Kent. By Simon King BBC Weather Winds from the Arctic will bring some very cold weather early next week. There will be some widespread frosts with temperatures as low as -10C (14F) in rural parts of the UK. The Met Office…
Julia Roberts says she has made the choice not to do nude scenes
41 minutes ago About sharing Roberts said she’s “very forthright” in expressing her views on film sets By Ian Youngs Entertainment & arts reporter Julia Roberts has said she has made the choice not to do nude scenes throughout her 35-year film career. “You know, not criticising others’ choices, but for me to not take…
Alfie Phillips murder: Mother and partner sentenced for killing toddler
5 minutes ago About sharing Alfie Phillips died with more than 70 visible wounds including multiple bruises and fractures By Christian Fuller BBC News, South East A mother and her former partner have been given life sentences for the murder of her 18-month-old son during “a lengthy night of violence”. Alfie Phillips died on 28…
Wolverhampton grandmother’s abusers caught by hidden camera
2 hours ago About sharing Danielle Hinsley (left) and sister Rebecca (right) put this photo inside a frame that had a hidden camera By Maisie Olah BBC News, West Midlands Two sisters caught four care workers abusing their 89-year-old grandmother after hiding a camera in her bedroom. Danielle Hinsley and her sister Rebecca became suspicious…
UK economic growth rebounds in November
The economy grew by 0.3%, official figures show, after falling sharply in October.