This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Paul Glynn, Phil Mercer & Antoinette Radford BBC News, London and Sydney Australian entertainer Barry Humphries, best known for his comic character Dame Edna Everage, has died aged 89. The star had been in hospital in
Month: April 2023
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Dominic Raab dismissed repeated warnings about his behaviour, a retired senior civil servant who worked with him in the Foreign Office has said. Lord McDonald described his former boss as a “tough taskmaster” whose methods did not
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton & Chris Mason BBC Politics Former Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has accused “activist civil servants” of trying to block the work of government, after his dramatic resignation over bullying claims. An inquiry found
Getty Images By George Wright BBC News The defence ministry in Moscow says a Russian fighter jet accidentally bombed the city of Belgorod near the border with Ukraine. Regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said the blast had left a huge crater about 20 metres (60 ft) wide in the city centre. Three people were injured and
EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock By Becky Morton & Ione Wells BBC Politics The prime minister will not announce his decision on the future of his deputy Dominic Raab today. Rishi Sunak was handed the findings of an inquiry into bullying allegations against Mr Raab several hours ago. He must now decide whether Mr Raab, one of his closest
Getty Images By Aoife Walsh BBC News An independent organisation should be brought in to help broker a deal in the pay dispute between junior doctors and the government, medical leaders say. Two strikes have taken place, including last week which saw nearly 200,000 cancelled appointments and operations. The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges said
Getty Images By Brandon Drenon BBC News, Washington Two teenage boys have been charged with murder after the shooting at a 16th birthday party in Alabama that killed four and injured 32 over the weekend. Ty Reik McCullough, 17, and Travis McCullough, 16, were arrested on Tuesday night, police said. Authorities said the suspects are
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Simon Jack & Dearbail Jordan Business editor and business reporter, BBC News The former boss of business group giant the CBI says his “reputation has been totally destroyed” after being fired over complaints about his behaviour.
Getty Images SNP treasurer Colin Beattie who was arrested by police investigating the party’s finances has been released without charge pending further investigation. The 71-year-old was taken into custody on Tuesday morning and was questioned by Police Scotland detectives. He returned to his home in Dalkeith in Midlothian just after 20:00. His arrest came just
Getty Images By Daniel Thomas and Kevin Peachey Business reporter & cost of living correspondent Energy suppliers must give struggling customers more chance to clear they debts before forcibly switching them to a prepayment meter, Ofgem has said. New rules outlined by the regulator will also see forced instalment banned in the homes of customers
Getty Images By Nick Triggle Health correspondent More than 196,000 hospital appointments had to be cancelled because of the junior doctor strike in England last week, figures show. It includes people who were waiting for operations and other treatments as well as scans and follow-up appointments. The number of cancellations is the greatest so far
At least four people have been killed in a mass shooting in the US state of Alabama on Saturday. Several people were injured following the incident at a 16th birthday party in the city of Dadeville, local media is reporting. The shooting happened at the Mahogany Masterpiece Dance Studio at around 22:30 (03:30 GMT) on
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Robert Plummer BBC News Fierce clashes have been reported across Sudan as fighting between rival armed factions continues to spread. The escalation came on the second day of clashes between the army and Rapid Support Forces
AFP By Zeinab Mohammed Salih and Emmanuel Igunza BBC News, Khartoum & Nairobi Gunfire and explosions have been heard in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, after days of tension between a notorious paramilitary force and the country’s army. The dispute centres around a proposed transition to civilian rule. Reuters is reporting that gunfire has been heard
Last updated on 10 minutes ago10 minutes ago.From the section Horse Racing Twenty-three people have been arrested over disruption to the Grand National that saw animal rights activists delay the start of the race by getting on to the course at Aintree. Merseyside Police said they arrested nine people who had managed to enter the
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Shaimaa Khalil and Mattea Bubalo BBC News, Tokyo and London Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been evacuated unharmed from a public event after what appeared to be a smoke bomb was thrown at him. A