Russell family By Charley Adams BBC News The encouragement of self-harm will be criminalised in an update to the Online Safety Bill, the government has said. Content that encourages someone to physically harm will be targeted in a new offence, making it illegal. The government said the changes had been influenced by the case of
Month: November 2022
Reuters By Samira Hussain & James FitzGerald BBC News, Rawalpindi & London Pakistan’s ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan has spoken to hundreds of thousands of supporters, in his first public appearance since being shot at and injured three weeks ago. Crowds gathered for a rally in the city of Rawalpindi, taking flags and signs. The
PA Media/Reuters/EPA By Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg “A grassroots revolt of working people.” That’s what’s coming, according to one union leader who told me a wave of strikes is on the way, driven by “real people in real pain” thanks to the pressures on the economy. Skirmishes and strife between the government
Reuters By Nathan Williams BBC News Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has resigned as head of the governing Democratic People’s Party (DPP) after its poor showing in local elections. The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) won several major races on Saturday, including in the capital Taipei. The vote has drawn global attention as Taiwan becomes a bigger geopolitical
PA Media By Noor Nanji Business reporter at Euston station Rail travel is being disrupted this weekend with train drivers at 11 companies walking out as part of a long-running pay row. The strike by the Aslef union is affecting people travelling to Christmas markets and major sporting events. Passengers are being advised to check
EPA By Laura Gozzi BBC News A number of people are feared to have been killed after a mudslide triggered by heavy rains swept away homes on the island of Ischia, near Naples. The torrent of mud and debris dislodged trees, engulfed buildings and dragged cars into the sea as it reached the coast early
Getty Images Fame and Flashdance singer Irene Cara has died at the age of 63. The American singer and actress was best known for her title track in the 1980 film Fame, as well as co-writing and singing the smash hit Flashdance… What a Feeling, for which she won an Oscar and a Grammy. She
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Karl Mercer & Raphael Sheridan BBC London London Fire Brigade is “institutionally misogynist and racist”, according to a damning review into its culture. A black firefighter had a noose put by his locker, while a female
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Videos shared on social media in China have appeared to show fresh protests against Covid restrictions, after an apartment block fire killed 10 people. People in Urumqi are seen confronting officials, breaking down a barrier and shouting
Reuters The US has banned the sale and import of new communications equipment from five Chinese companies, including Huawei and ZTE, amid concerns over national security. Other companies listed include Hikvision, Dahua and Hytera, which make video surveillance equipment and two-way radio systems. It is the first time US regulators have taken such a move
Getty Images By Alys Davies BBC News Ukraine’s president says six million Ukrainian households are still without power, after massive missile strikes hit the country this week. “As of this evening, blackouts continue in most regions and in Kyiv,” Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly address. The number of affected households has reduced by half
Breast cancer is an increasing problem in low and middle-income countries, but screening programmes for early detection are rare. A company in India has developed a cheap, non-invasive test that uses thermal imaging and AI. Although considered less reliable than mammography, it is hoped the test might help spot some early cancers in people who
Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app. Day-by-day TV listings – Full coverage details It was a day of frustration for England and Wales at the World Cup in
Getty Images A man who opened fire on co-workers at a Walmart in Virginia had just hours before legally purchased the handgun he used in the attack, officials say. An update on Friday from city of Chesapeake officials also said the gunman did not have a criminal history. Six people were killed in the Tuesday evening
England laboured to a drab draw against the United States to miss the chance to seal qualification for the World Cup knockout stage. Gareth Southgate’s side were second best for long periods as they failed to match the energy and intensity of the USA, who have their own hopes of making the last 16. England,
Getty Images By Nadeem Shad BBC News Confrontations between pro-Iran government fans and protesters broke out at the country’s second World Cup match in Qatar on Friday. Some protesting fans said they had flags taken away from them while others were shouted at and harassed. Stadium security officials also confiscated T-shirts and other items displaying
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