8 minutes ago About sharing By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News There is an excitable industry of guesswork at Westminster right now. If anyone finds themselves lost for words – a rare affliction around here, it must be said – the gap is instantly filled by asking “when do you reckon the election will…
34 minutes ago About sharing By Max Matza BBC News US actor Jamie Foxx is being sued by a woman who alleges he sexually assaulted her at a restaurant in New York City eight years ago. According to the lawsuit, Mr Foxx, whose real name is Eric Marlon Bishop, groped the unnamed woman after she…
50 minutes ago About sharing By Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Household energy prices are set to rise in January, with confirmation due within hours when regulator Ofgem will announce a new price cap. Analysts suggest the typical household bill is likely to rise by 5% from its current level, to about £1,931 a…
54 minutes ago About sharing A new report is warning against the expansion of oil fields By Esme Stallard Climate and science reporter, BBC News The world’s oil and gas industry has been warned it faces a “moment of truth” at next week’s key UN climate conference. Dr Fatih Birol was speaking as global energy…
1 hour ago About sharing Cheryl, Kimberley Walsh, Nicola Roberts and Nadine Coyle started planning the tour this summer By Mark Savage BBC Music Correspondent Pop group Girls Aloud have announced a massive reunion tour for 2024, bringing their 11-year break to an end. Cheryl, Kimberley, Nadine and Nicola will hit the road in May,…
World / November 22, 2023 As They Mourn Their Loved Ones, These Families Are Pleading for Peace Amid overwhelming calls for revenge in Israel after Hamas’ assault, relatives of victims are among the loudest advocates for a full ceasefire and a new approach with the Palestinians. Ad Policy Yaacov Godo (left) and Maoz Inon (center)…
1 hour ago About sharing The chancellor is challenged on his claim economy has turned a corner By Brian Wheeler Political reporter Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a bigger than expected cut in National Insurance in his Autumn Statement. The main rate will go down from 12% to 10% from January – although previous tax…
The K-pop stars were at Buckingham Palace on the first day of the South Korean president’s state visit.
Activism / November 22, 2023 College Administrations Are Failing Their Palestinian and Jewish Students Campus activists say many university leaders have declined to protect Arab and Muslim students, and by conflating Israel and Judaism have only stoked antisemitism. Hadas Thier Ad Policy Columbia University students participate in a rally in support of Palestine at the…
Activism / November 22, 2023 A Response to The Nation’s Coverage of Protests at Brooklyn College A Response to “The Nation” Magazine’s Coverage of Protests at Brooklyn College Jeanne Theoharis and Brooklyn College students reply to David Brodsky. Ad Policy Students from Brooklyn College and supporters hold signs during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the entrance…