Oil firms commit to major fossil fuel cut by 2050 at COP28
But the new promises are not binding and critics say they do not cover the true cost of oil, gas and coal. Source: BBC News
British soldier killed off duty in Kenya
BBC understands 32-year-old Maj Kevin McCool was on a motorcycle trip off base when he was attacked. Source: BBC News
Man, 84, dead after explosion destroys house in Edinburgh
Police say two people aged, 43 and 54, were also taken to hospital following the blast in Edinburgh. Source: BBC News
The Papers: ‘Year-long Gaza war’ and royal race row rumbles on
The Guardian thinks that Israel has signalled a “significant escalation” in the war with Hamas, after the resumption of fighting yesterday. The paper says the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, appears to have rejected a US call for restraint – and that Israel is preparing to launch a ground attack in southern Gaza, where it […]
‘Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!’ – Home Alone actor gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Macaulay Culkin, who played the eight-year-old Kevin McCallister in Home Alone, has unveiled his Walk of Fame star on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. At the ceremony he was reunited with actress Catherine O’Hara, who played his mum in the 1990 hit film. She thanked him for “including me, your fake mum who left you […]
Trump loses immunity claim on election interferece
Donald Trump had argued his questioning of the 2020 election fell within his presidential duties. Source: BBC News
UK human swine flu case: Why now, and what's next?
What you need to know about the first confirmed case of a new type of flu, found in North Yorkshire. Source: BBC News
Preston North End 0-2 Queens Park Rangers: Ilias Chair sets up both goals in R’s win
Chris Willock (centre) peels away after scoring QPR’s second goal from an Ilias Chair assist against Preston Goals from Paul Smyth and Chris Willock secured a second successive victory for QPR and continued Preston North End’s poor run of form in the Championship. Ilias Chair, on as a half-time substitute, set up both goals for […]
George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote
The Republican was removed after allegations that he stole campaign funds and lied to voters. Source: BBC News
Three network down for tens of thousands across UK
The network says its working on the issue now to fix it as soon as possible. Source: BBC News