Ron Cephas Jones, This Is Us star, dies aged 66
The US actor, won two Emmy Awards for his role in the TV series, had long-standing lung problems.
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TV presenter Phil Spencer’s parents die in car accident
His co-star Kirstie Allsopp is asking fans to join her in “sending so much love” to the family.
World Championships 2023: Katarina Johnson-Thompson leads before final heptathlon event
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Women’s World Cup final: England lose to Spain in Sydney
By Emma SandersBBC Sport at Stadium Australia Last updated on 1 hour ago1 hour ago.From the section Women’s World Cup England’s wait to win a first Women’s World Cup title goes on after Spain deservedly triumphed in the final in Sydney. The Lionesses, looking to become the first England senior side since the men’s team…
Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years
40 minutes ago About sharing The junta head said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself By Chris Ewokor BBC News Niger’s coup leader has promised to return the West African nation to civilian rule within three years. Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani made the announcement after meeting mediators from the West African…
Ukraine war: Russia says drone injures five at Kursk railway station
11 minutes ago About sharing Watch: A fire resulting from an alleged drone strike on a railway station in Kursk, Russia By George Wright BBC News Russia says that a Ukrainian drone has struck a railway station in the Kursk region, injuring five people. Another drone is said to have landed in the Rostov region…
England’s Earps makes penalty save
England goalkeeper Mary Earps saves Jennifer Hermoso’s penalty in the Women’s World Cup final.
William Gladstone’s family to apologise for slavery links
1 hour ago About sharing William Gladstone died at Hawarden Castle in 1898 By Nick Bourne & PA Media BBC News The family of Victorian-era prime minister William Gladstone are due to travel to the Caribbean to apologise for the historical part an ancestor played in the slave trade. William was the son of John…
Women’s World Cup 2023: Olga Carmona strikes to put Spain ahead against England in final
Olga Carmona fires home to give Spain the lead over England in the first half of the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney.
Waitrose offers police free coffees to deter thieves
32 minutes ago About sharing Waitrose and John Lewis are offering free hot drinks to on-duty police officers in a bid to deter shoplifters. John Lewis Partnership, which owns both brands, has written to the Police Federation to say officers can make the most of the offer – as long as they bring a reusable…