Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
BBC Newsby Peter Hoskins·26d ago
- Published Japan's central bank has raised its main interest rate to a fresh 31-year high as it continues to move away from decades of ultra-low borrowing costs and as the country faces increasing...
Nusrat Osman: British woman rescued in deadly Malawi shootout
BBC Newsby Wycliffe Muia·26d ago
- Published A British woman who was kidnapped in Malawi nearly a week ago has been rescued in a police operation that left four suspected kidnappers dead and a senior police chief wounded.
Zara Larsson criticises White House for using her song in deportation video
BBC Newsby Harry Sekulich·26d ago
- Published Swedish pop star Zara Larsson has condemned the White House for using one of her most recognisable songs in a social media reel.
Why US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversial
BBC Newsby Tom Bateman·26d ago
- Published President Donald Trump's administration says it has approved the sale of nearly 50 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia in a policy shift for the US that has raised concerns from some...
US fans with Ed Sheeran tickets are 'torn' by Macklemore controversy
BBC Newsby Brandon Drenon·26d ago
- Published The snowballing controversy over pro-Palestinian rapper Macklemore being dropped as a support act for Ed Sheeran has plunged the tour into crisis and left concert-goers in the middle of...
UK weather: Sunshine returns as warmer and drier weather arrives next week
BBC Newsby Darren Bett·26d ago
- Published Don't pack away your summer clothes just yet as warmer and drier weather could be set to return to the UK next week.
Not just 'Nice Guy Eddie': Lib Dems eager for leader to show radical side at party conference
BBC Newsby Harry Farley·26d ago
- Published Discontent bubbles not far from the surface as the Liberal Democrats gather for their conference this weekend.
Badenoch brings in lawyers after 94% Wandsworth Council tax hike
BBC Newsby Ewan Somerville·26d ago
- Published Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said she has brought in lawyers to challenge the government over local funding cuts, after a record council tax rise in one of her party's flagship...
Afghan female medical students fear being sent home from Pakistan
BBC Newsby Caroline Davies·26d ago
- Published Nooria, which is not her real name, still remembers one of the moments that made her want to be a doctor. It was back home in a village in Afghanistan, where she was born.
War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?
BBC Newsby Allan Little·26d ago
If the UK suddenly found itself at war, would you know what to do? Do you know what would be expected of you? The Government wants us all to start preparing for severe disruption to our lives.
Spotted wildcat from Bolivian forest revealed as new species
BBC Newsby Helen Briggs·26d ago
- Published A spotted cat from the forests of Bolivia has been confirmed as a new species. The small feline, about the size of a domestic moggy, went under the radar because it was confused with...
Why we bought our first home with a 100% mortgage - despite the risks
BBC Newsby Daniel Thomas·26d ago
- Published Until last year, Conroy, 32, and his partner Amber, 28, saw little prospect of owning their own home.
Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into industry scheme
BBC Newsby Harry Farley·26d ago
- Published The chancellor is to warn the European Union (EU) not to lock the UK out of its scheme to protect industries from unfair Chinese competition.
Learner drivers use YouTube to cut costs but instructors warn of risks
BBC Newsby Lola Mayor·26d ago
- Published Learner drivers say they are turning to online tutorials to help with the cost of obtaining a driving licence.
England vs Sri Lanka: Tom Banton and Liam Dawson impress as hosts secure T20 series win in Cardiff
BBC Newsby Ffion Wynne·26d ago
- Published Second Vitality T20, Cardiff Sri Lanka 145-9 (20 overs): Nissanka 37 (21); Dawson 3-32 England 146-4 (12.1 overs): Banton 52* (24); Rathnayake 1-25 England won by six wickets; lead...
Archbishop withdraws award from Muslim cleric who praised Bin Laden
BBC Newsby Aleem Maqbool·26d ago
- Published The Archbishop of Canterbury has withdrawn an award given to a Muslim cleric who praised Osama Bin Laden.
Why Canadians are ready for closer ties with Europe
BBC Newsby Robin Levinson-King·26d ago
- Published Miriam Levin-Gold likes Prime Minister Mark Carney's idea of Canadians being able to live and work in the European Union under proposed closer ties with the trade bloc.
Olympics: The Fitzroy River in Queensland has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern
BBC Newsby Simon Atkinson·26d ago
- Published The annual rowing regatta for schools in the Australian state of Queensland usually passes off without too much attention.
White House withdraws Trump's ICE nominee Richard Schroyer
BBC Newsby Max Matza·26d ago
- Published The White House has withdrawn President Donald Trump's nominee to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a Republican senator joined Democrats in opposing his...
Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target
BBC Newsby Joshua Nevett·26d ago
- Published Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing calls to set a national waiting-time target for dementia care in England.
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