Trump insiders on the stand at the hush-money trial
The BBC’s Nada Tawfik on what the court heard from close Donald Trump allies, including his former assistant.
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Oil tanker damaged in Houthi missile strike
11 minutes ago About sharing The Houthis have been carrying out attacks on ships for more than five months (file image) By Kathryn Armstrong BBC News A crude oil tanker has been damaged in a missile attack off the coast of Yemen – the latest strike to be carried out by the Houthis. The incident…
Sadiq Khan apologises to Chief Rabbi
6 hours ago About sharing Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis discussed the Gaza conflict with Sadiq Khan at City Hall in October By Harry Low BBC News Sadiq Khan has contacted the Chief Rabbi to apologise for comments he made during a discussion about Islamophobia. Labour’s London mayoral candidate implied Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham had…
Blinken says China helping fuel Russian threat to Ukraine
4 hours ago About sharing Watch: Antony Blinken says the US will act if China does not stop sending ‘critical components’ to Russia By Laura Bicker, China correspondent, and Flora Drury In Beijing and London US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned Washington will act if China does not stop supplying Russia with items…
Will winning a confidence vote be enough to save Yousaf?
The future of Scotland’s first minister is far from secure after a week of turmoil.
Slot to become Liverpool manager after deal agreed with Feyenoord
Liverpool agree a compensation deal with Feyenoord to allow Arne Slot to become their new manager, succeeding Jurgen Klopp.
Third witness puts Trump’s financial web in spotlight
19:56 Madeline Halpert Reporting from court We’re finally getting to the topic of Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer. Cohen was assigned to Farro as a client after a colleague left, Farro tells the court. Farro says he was selected to take over because of his ability to handle individuals who “may be a little challenging”….
Deadly attacks in Reading park were avoidable, inquest finds
1 hour ago About sharing (L-R) David Wails, Joe Ritchie-Bennett and James Furlong died at the scene of the attack in Forbury Gardens The deaths of three men murdered by a man convicted under anti-terror laws in a Reading park were avoidable, an inquest has concluded. Khairi Saadallah killed James Furlong, David Wails, and Joe…
Yousaf will not resign as Scotland’s first minister
3 hours ago About sharing Humza Yousaf says he will be inviting talks with opposition parties to try to “make minority government work” Humza Yousaf has said he will not resign as Scotland’s first minister and intends to carry on in the role. Mr Yousaf is fighting for his political future ahead of a no-confidence…
King ‘greatly encouraged’ by return to public duties
In the latest information released by Buckingham Palace, the tone has remained positive – as it has since the King was diagnosed with cancer in February. The Palace says the King’s medical team “are very encouraged” about his continued recovery. His doctors say they are “sufficiently pleased” with the progress made so far, meaning that…