Putin tells Tucker Carlson deal can be reached to free jailed US reporter Evan Gershkovich
It’s the first time the Russian leader has sat down with a Western journalist since Russia invaded Ukraine. Source: BBC News
UK weather: Schools shut as snow falls across parts of the UK
Some schools close in Wales and northern England where there are weather warnings. Source: BBC News
King Charles doing 'extremely well' after cancer diagnosis, Queen Camilla says
The Queen says Charles is “very touched” by public messages after news of his cancer treatment. Source: BBC News
Nations League draw: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales discover group fate
The Nations League beckons again for Wales manager Rob Page, England boss Gareth Southgate, Scotland manager Steve Clarke and Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill England have been drawn against the Republic of Ireland, Finland and Greece in their League B group for the men’s 2024-25 Nations League. Scotland, who feature in the top League A […]
Minimum alcohol unit price in Scotland to rise to 65p
This means shops in Scotland will not be able to sell a bottle of wine for less than £6.09. Source: BBC News
Six Nations 2024: England starting XV unchanged for Wales game at Twickenham
George Ford will continue to lead England’s attack from fly-half against Wales Venue: Twickenham Stadium Date: Saturday, 10 February Kick-off: 16:45 GMT Coverage: Listen on BBC Radio 5 Live, live text on BBC Sport website and app, watch on ITV1 England have named an unchanged starting XV for Saturday’s Six Nations match with Wales at […]
Lionel Messi: Chinese fury as superstar plays in Japan after missing Hong Kong match
His post on Chinese social media network Weibo explaining why he hadn’t been able to play in Hong Kong has so far attracted some 142,000 comments. While some were supportive, many reacted angrily, with some calling the Argentine a “conman” and “garbage”. Others accused the Argentine of only wanting to make money off Chinese fans, […]
Labour ditches £28bn green investment pledge
Labour’s position on the policy in recent weeks has been increasingly muddled, with some senior figures repeatedly refusing to use the £28bn figure when pressed in interviews, while others, including party leader Sir Keir Starmer, continued to do so. Source: BBC News
Disney: Chief executive Bob Iger bets on Fortnite and Taylor Swift
The announcement comes a day after the firm said it will launch a sports streaming service with Fox and Warner. Source: BBC News
Pakistan election: Internet access cut off as voting begins
Khan was jailed on corruption charges and is barred from standing. He is serving at least 14 years in prison, having been sentenced in three separate cases in the space of five days last week. He still faces some 170 charges in different cases, his lawyers say. The PTI alleges interference by Pakistan’s powerful military, […]