Evergrande: China property giant files for bankruptcy in US
The move comes as fears grow over problems in the world’s second largest economy.
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Wildfire evacuees frustrated by Facebook news ban in Canada
39 minutes ago About sharing Watch: Footage shows the wildfire forcing a Canadian city to evacuate. By Nadine Yousif BBC News, Toronto Like many in Canada’s Northwest Territories, Poul Osted has been relying on social media to keep in touch with loved ones as they scramble to evacuate from nearby wildfires. But Mr Osted said…
How Ukraine’s stealthy sea drones strike Russian targets
Over long distances and with powerful explosive payloads, Ukraine’s water drones are proving highly effective.
Ecuador election: Narco politics rule ahead of polls
16 minutes ago About sharing Presidential candidate Daniel Noboa appears at a campaign event wearing a bullet-proof vest By Katy Watson South America correspondent, in Guyaquil The Whatsapp message arrived on a Sunday night. “Good evening Franki, this is the Jalisco New Generation [Mexican drugs cartel],” the message read, in barely legible Spanish. “If you…
I will not support Man Utd if Greenwood stays – Riley
Television presenter Rachel Riley says she will stop supporting Manchester United if forward Mason Greenwood stays at the club. United say no decision has been made about his future, which is still the “subject of intensive internal deliberation”. Forward Greenwood, 21, had denied the criminal charges against him, including attempted rape and assault. The Crown…
UK weather: More than half a month’s rain forecast to fall in south England
More than half a month’s rain could fall across the south of England on Friday, forecasters say.
Fine threat if banks fail to provide access to cash
1 hour ago About sharing By Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Banks face fines if they fail to provide free access to cash withdrawals for consumers and businesses, the Treasury has confirmed. A new policy will state that free cash withdrawals and deposits must be available within one mile for people living in urban…
Young people wait four times longer for liver transplants
34 minutes ago About sharing Sarah Meredith has been waiting for a liver transplant for two years By Catherine Burns and Vicki Loader BBC Health Team The system for allocating most liver transplants on the NHS is causing younger patients to wait longer for surgery, figures show. There is a shortage of liver donors, so…
Transgender women banned from women’s chess events
The ruling by the International Chess Federation is drawing criticism from some players.
Sir Michael Parkinson: Sir David Attenborough and David Beckham lead tributes
5 hours ago About sharing Watch: Memorable moments from Parkinson’s star-studded show By Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Stars who were interviewed by Sir Michael Parkinson over the years – from Sir David Attenborough to David Beckham – have paid tribute to the “TV legend” following his death at the age of 88. Sir Michael interviewed…