US strikes Iran-backed militia in Iraq
The Pentagon says the strikes are a response to “escalatory attacks” by Iranian-sponsored militia. Source: BBC News
The Papers: Oust PM or 'go extinct' and 'tragedy of uni stabbings'
Most of Wednesday’s papers touch on the Nottingham Uni student who died trying to save her friend. Source: BBC News
Heart of Midlothian 3-2 Dundee: Hosts come from two down to tighten grip on third place
Calem Nieuwenhof had not scored for Hearts before his long-range daisy-cutter Hearts turned Tynecastle from “toxic” to triumphant as they came from two goals down to beat Dundee in a Scottish Premiership thriller and move eight points clear in third. Strikes from Jordan McGhee and Lyall Cameron put Tony Docherty’s side ahead at the break, […]
Khan Younis: Israel says forces have encircled Gaza's second city
Fighting is reported around hospitals in the city, where Israel believes Hamas leaders are hiding. Source: BBC News
Afcon 2023: Guinea 0-2 Senegal – highlights
Watch highlights as defending champions Senegal beat Guinea 2-0 at the Africa Cup of Nations, topping Group D with a perfect record. MATCH REPORT: Senegal beat Guinea to top group with 100% record Available to UK users only. Watch selected matches live in the UK on BBC Three, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website […]
‘I go to sleep a dead man’ – father’s pain at daughter’s captivity in Gaza
He says he knows from the released hostages that his daughter was alive and physically unhurt after 50 days of captivity, though they were living in a tunnel with no food, no water, no fresh air and no electricity. She was unable to have a shower for that whole period, he adds. Source: BBC News
Tata steelworkers lobby MPs on thousands of job losses
Port Talbot steelworkers to press politicians on plans they say spell the end for their community. Source: BBC News
Nottingham attacks: Court accepts triple killer’s guilty plea
Valdo Calocane’s manslaughter pleas are accepted on the basis of “serious” mental illness. Source: BBC News
Rwanda asylum scheme: Peers vote against approving Rwanda treaty
Kigali must improve its asylum procedures before parliament ratifies the treaty, House of Lords says. Source: BBC News
Who are the Houthis and why are they attacking Red Sea ships?
The Houthis in Yemen have vowed to attack all ships in the Red Sea that are linked to Israel. Source: BBC News