Channel crossing: One person dead, another critical, says French coastguard
There were 66 people on board the boat, which got into trouble near the French coast. Source: BBC News
Curb Your Enthusiasm: comedy show to end after 24 years
“As Curb comes to an end, I will now have the opportunity to finally shed this ‘Larry David’ persona and become the person God intended me to be – the thoughtful, kind, caring, considerate human being I was until I got derailed by portraying this malignant character,” said David. Source: BBC News
Hungary blocks €50bn of EU funding for Ukraine
Hungary blocks €50bn of EU budget funds for Ukraine hours after agreement is reached on membership talks. Source: BBC News
Bereaved parents’ anger at ‘broken’ online safety promise
“These parents who battled for this, who were promised this, are still going to have Christmas without that child. They are not doing it for themselves, they are doing it for others, and the government should not be pitting itself against bereaved parents of murdered children”. Source: BBC News
Real Betis 2-3 Rangers: Philippe Clement’s side prevail in Europa League thriller
Abdallah Sima’s early strike was the first in an astonishing contest in Seville Resilient Rangers prevailed in an absorbing Europa League thriller with Real Betis to top the group and progress to the competition’s last 16. The Scottish Premiership side thundered into the lead thanks to a belting finish from Abdallah Sima, before Juan Miranda’s […]
EU to open membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova
Earlier this year, Moldova warned that Russia was seeking to seize power in Chisinau. Ms Sandu said Moldovans were now feeling Europe’s “warm embrace” and congratulated her compatriots on what she called “an award for all of society, all those who choose democracy and prosperity”. Source: BBC News
Treforest fire: Body found after industrial estate explosion
A body is discovered after an explosion and fire at Treforest Industrial Estate in south Wales. Source: BBC News
Alex Batty: Boy missing for six years found in France, authorities say
A police source told the BBC that the boy, who went missing aged 11, was found on Wednesday morning. Source: BBC News
Blackpool nurse who drugged stroke patients jailed
Blackpool nurse Catherine Hudson gave pills to patients to “keep them quiet” during shifts. Source: BBC News
Suspended Tory MP Scott Benton faces 35-day Commons ban
Tories face possible by-election after Blackpool South MP Scott Benton is condemned by standards watchdog. Source: BBC News