Yousaf reaches out to opponents ahead of no confidence votes
The first minister writes to other parties to find “common ground” to shore up his minority government.
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‘Different’ England can ‘dial up’ for Grand Slam
England captain Marlie Packer explains how her side will approach their game against France. Alastair Telfer BBC Sport journalist 26 April 2024 Women’s Six Nations: France v England Venue: Stade Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux Date: Saturday, 27 April Kick-off: 16:45 BST Coverage: Watch live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and online; live commentary on BBC Radio 5…
Pelosi urges Gaza campus protesters to target Hamas
5 hours ago About sharing Nancy Pelosi has been critical of Israel but says what Hamas did in the country also needs to be recognised By Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the US House of Representatives, has urged protesters on college campuses to protest against Hamas’ behaviour…
ITV host receiving care after becoming unwell live on air
32 minutes ago About sharing ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar is receiving medical care after becoming “unwell” live on air, ITV has said. Omaar, 56, was presenting the channel’s News at Ten programme on Friday when he appeared to be struggling to read the bulletins. The incident sparked widespread concern on social media. Omaar serves…
‘I thought just kill me quickly’: Gaza hostage’s 54 days in captivity
42 minutes ago About sharing Moran Yanai, who was taken hostage by Hamas, speaks about the violence she suffered and the first time she felt safe enough to cry By Lucy Williamson Middle East correspondent It was the third time they caught her. Crouching in a shallow dip in the field, Moran Stella Yanai knew…
UK forces may be deployed to help deliver Gaza aid
47 minutes ago About sharing Medical aid being delivered in the northern Gaza strip on 6 April By James Landale Diplomatic correspondent, in Jerusalem British troops could be deployed on the ground in Gaza to help deliver aid via a new sea route, the BBC has learned. The US has said no American forces would…
The explosions of colour that painted a Glasgow estate
Sony’s 2006 “Paint” advert is widely considered one of the most ambitious in history – but how was it made?
Dead whistleblower accused Boeing of safety breaches
2 hours ago About sharing John Barnett was a former quality control manager at Boeing A former Boeing employee, who was found dead in March, accused the company of “countless” violations of US law in testimony given just before his death. John Barnett claimed the firm tried to “eliminate” quality inspections at a plant that…
At last some cautious optimism after the royal gloom
13 minutes ago About sharing The King and Queen were photographed earlier this month in the gardens of Buckingham Palace By Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent This is the first time that Buckingham Palace has said anything officially about the King’s condition since revealing his cancer diagnosis. So it’s a significant moment, breaking the silence with…
Why Antarctic wildlife is being ‘sunburnt’
7 minutes ago About sharing A hole appears in the ozone layer above Antarctica every year By Victoria Gill Science correspondent, BBC News For Antarctic wildlife, exposure to the Sun’s damaging rays has increased in recent years, scientists say. A hole in the ozone layer – the protective barrier of gas in the upper atmosphere…