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1/29/2023 11:52:19 PM
Nadhim Zahawi committed a serious breach of ministerial code, says Sunak
Nadhim Zahawi has been sacked as Tory Party chair after an inquiry by the PM's ethics adviser found he had failed to disclose that HMRC was investigating his tax affairs.
The PM said Sir Laurie Mag….. read more
BBC News
1/29/2023 9:52:21 PM
Iran 'foils drone attack' on military facility in Isfahan
The Iranian defence ministry says it has foiled a drone attack on a military facility in the city of Isfahan.
The ministry said three drones were involved but there were no casualties.
One drone w….. read more
BBC News
1/29/2023 5:22:23 PM
More than 50 die in two Pakistan accidents
More than 50 people were killed in two separate travel-related accidents in Pakistan on Sunday.
At least 41 people died when a bus fell into a ravine and caught fire in the south-west, while in the….. read more
BBC News
1/29/2023 3:52:21 PM
Richard Sharp: Boris Johnson was told to stop asking for loan advice
Links between Boris Johnson and BBC chairman Richard Sharp are under fresh scrutiny, following a report that the then-prime minister was told to stop asking Mr Sharp for financial "advice".
Mr Sharp….. read more
BBC News
1/29/2023 1:52:22 PM
New US childhood obesity guidelines criticised by families
In the US, new guidelines on how paediatricians should treat childhood obesity have been met with some criticism.
The American Academy of Paediatrics has recommended intensive therapy for children ….. read more
BBC News
1/28/2023 11:52:22 PM
Petr Pavel: Ex-general beats populist rival in Czech election
Retired Nato general Petr Pavel has been elected as the new president of the Czech Republic, seeing off his populist challenger Andrej Babis.
The 61-year-old took 57.6% of the vote, initial results….. read more
BBC News
1/28/2023 11:07:23 PM
Auckland flooding: Three people dead after torrential rain in New Zealand
Media caption, Watch: Airport flooded and homes swamped in Auckland
At least three people have died and one is missing after New Zealand's largest city experienced its "wettest day on record" on Fri….. read more
BBC News
1/28/2023 10:37:21 PM
Toronto struggles with wave of transit violence
Commuters in Toronto have been navigating the city's public transport system with growing unease, following a surge of violent incidents targeting both riders and operators.
As of Friday, there were….. read more
BBC News
1/28/2023 9:07:18 PM
Jerusalem shooting: Thirteen-year-old held over second attack in days
A 13-year-old Palestinian boy was behind a shooting in Jerusalem on Saturday, Israeli police have said.
Two people - a father and son - were seriously wounded, while the attacker was shot and injur….. read more
BBC News
1/28/2023 5:07:21 PM
Pilot dies in Indian army jet mid-air collision
One pilot has died after two Indian Air Force fighter jets crashed in a mid-air collision in central India.
The planes were on a routine "operational flying training mission" when the incident happ….. read more
BBC News
1/28/2023 4:52:21 PM
Australian Open women's final: Build-up to Rybakina v Sabalenka
I think Rybakina's experience will hel. She has that first Grand Slam experience at Wimbledon to get used to the nerves, the pressure, the expectations, and to be able to deal with it.
I feel she is….. read more
BBC News
1/28/2023 3:52:16 PM
How tanks from Germany, US and UK could change the Ukraine war
Is this the week when the war dramatically turned in Ukraine's favour? It was certainly a decisive moment, with a coalition of Western nations confirming they were finally willing to supply modern-ma….. read more
BBC News
1/28/2023 1:37:21 PM
AP deletes widely mocked tweet about ‘the’ French
The Associated Press, the biggest news agency in the United States, has apologised after it was ridiculed for warning journalists against referring to "the French".
The AP stylebook Twitter account ….. read more
BBC News
1/28/2023 12:37:19 PM
Tyre Nichols: Tyre Nichols cried for mother during violent arrest
Nichols' mother at a news conference earlier on FridayImage caption: Nichols' mother at a news conference earlier on Friday
President Biden had called the mother of Tyre Nichols just before I spoke ….. read more
BBC News
1/28/2023 5:37:20 AM
Tiny radioactive capsule goes missing in Western Australia
An urgent search is under way in Western Australia after a tiny capsule containing a radioactive substance went missing.
The casing contains a small quantity of radioactive Caesium-137, which could ….. read more
BBC News
1/28/2023 5:37:17 AM
Body-cam footage shows moment of Paul Pelosi attack
Media caption, Police bodycam footage shows attack on Paul Pelosi
A US court has authorised the release of footage showing the hammer attack on the husband of former House of Representatives Speaker….. read more
BBC News
1/28/2023 4:37:23 AM
Jerusalem synagogue attack: At least seven killed in shooting
Thank you for joining us as we bring you live coverage of a shooting outside a synagogue in East Jerusalem. Here's what we know so far:
At least seven people have been shot dead, with others injured….. read more
BBC News
1/27/2023 7:37:17 PM
Israel hits militant sites in Gaza after rockets fired following deadly raid
Media caption, Watch: Drone footage shows extent of damage after Jenin raid
Israel has carried out air strikes on Gaza in response to rocket fire as tensions soar in the wake of a deadly army raid i….. read more
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1/27/2023 2:52:15 PM
Ukraine war: Zelensky's government launches anti-corruption drive
It's been a political reshuffle with a difference.
At the time of typing this, 11 officials have either resigned or been sacked as Kyiv tries to tackle government corruption.
It's led to some poli….. read more
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1/27/2023 12:22:23 PM
Cameras show tornado ripping through Texas town
With wind speeds reaching 140mph (225km/h), a tornado wreaked havoc across the Houston area.
CCTV cameras in Deer Creek, Texas, caught some of the destruction.. read more
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