Troubles legacy act: Ireland takes human rights case against UK
The UK government says it “profoundly regrets” the move over its bill to deal with Troubles-era crimes. Source: BBC News
Polish state TVP Info channel off air as Tusk reforms kick in
In recent years, TVP’s main evening news broadcasts, and TVP Info, became a propaganda machine for the PiS government, and the new coalition, led by pro-EU Prime Minister Donald Tusk, had promised voters to turn state media into a platform for “reliable information”. Source: BBC News
Teenage boy and girl guilty of Brianna Ghey murder
The pair, who had a fascination with violence and torture, stabbed the 16-year-old to death in a park. Source: BBC News
London chess prodigy, 8, wins title at European championships
Bodhana Sivanandan wins after beating an international master at the European chess championships. Source: BBC News
Sports Personality of the Year 2023: Mary Earps wants ‘to change the world’
Sports Personality of the Year 2023: Mary Earps wins award England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps wants “to change the world” after being named Sports Personality of the Year 2023. Earps, 30, topped the public vote, with cricketer Stuart Broad coming second and world heptathlon champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson third. She is the second women’s […]
UK inflation rate calculator: How much are prices rising for you?
Our personal inflation calculator, built by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in collaboration with the BBC, shows you what the inflation rate is for your household, and identifies the items in your household budget that have gone up the most in price over the past year. Source: BBC News
Beavers in Cairngorms for first time in 400 years
The animals are part of a reintroduction project that could see 15 families released over five years. Source: BBC News
DR Congo polls open as insecurity fears persist
The president, who wants a second term, faces 18 candidates in this mineral-rich country. Source: BBC News
Colorado Supreme Court kicks Trump off ballot due to 6 January 'insurrection'
The historic decision, which does not apply to states outside Colorado, upends the White House race. Source: BBC News
West Indies v England: Phil Salt’s century sets up visitors’ record T20 total to level series
England’s 267-3 surpassed their previous highest total of 241, scored against New Zealand in 2019 England 267-3 (20 overs): Salt 119 (57), Buttler 55 (29), Livingstone 54* (21) West Indies 192 (15.3 overs): Russell 51 (25); Topley 3-37 England won by 75 runs Scorecard Phil Salt’s second successive century helped England hit their highest T20 […]