UK government plans radical shake-up of foreign aid for climate change disasters
But the document will set out how to make the cash go further. The government currently plans to spend about £1bn on humanitarian aid in 2024. The new “resilience and adaption fund” will automatically take 15% of that money, which will be used to help countries prepare for future humanitarian and climate disasters. Source: BBC […]
AI boss Sam Altman ousted after board loses confidence
“The board no longer has confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI,” the company said, citing “a deliberative review process by the board, which concluded that he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board, hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities.” Source: BBC News
England 2-0 Malta: Enrico Pepe own goal and Harry Kane strike seals Wembley win
England went ahead after only eight minutes at Wembley Stadium Already-qualified England gained an unconvincing victory over Malta at Wembley to boost their hopes of being seeded for Euro 2024 next summer. Phil Foden’s pull-back was diverted into his own net by Malta defender Enrico Pepe after only eight minutes, but Gareth Southgate’s side failed […]
White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie
Controversies over antisemitism have engulfed the billionaire and his social network, X. Source: BBC News
Hunt considers cuts to inheritance and business taxes
The BBC has been told the chancellor is considering cutting some taxes in his Autumn Statement. Source: BBC News
ATP Finals: Carlos Alcaraz beats Daniil Medvedev to set up semi-final with Novak Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz has a 3-2 record against Medvedev Carlos Alcaraz beat Daniil Medvedev to top his ATP Finals group and set up a semi-final meeting with Novak Djokovic. Wimbledon champion Alcaraz won 6-4 6-4 against the Russian, who had already qualified for the last four of the season-ending event in Turin. “Obviously Novak is Novak, […]
Everton receive immediate 10-point Premier League deduction
Everton have received an immediate 10-point deduction after being found to have breached the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules. The punishment is the biggest sporting sanction in the competition’s history and leaves Everton 19th in the table on a new total of four points. The club said it was “both shocked and disappointed” by […]
F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Frederic Vasseur says problems with manhole covers ‘unacceptable’
The Las Vegas Grand Prix is live across 5 Live and the BBC Sport website Problems with manhole covers at the Las Vegas Grand Prix track are “just unacceptable”, Ferrari team boss Frederic Vasseur says. First practice was cancelled after just nine minutes when Carlos Sainz hit a manhole cover that had come loose. Esteban […]
David McBride: Australian war crimes whistleblower pleads guilty
David McBride helped expose allegations of extrajudicial killings by Australian troops in Afghanistan. Source: BBC News
Climate change: Fewer wild swans returning to UK in winter
Wild swans are stopping off further north as winters become milder, experts say. Source: BBC News