Lewes Bonfire Night: Rishi Sunak unveiled as effigy
Thousands attend 5 November celebrations in the historic East Sussex town. Source: BBC News
Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt fails to open for foreigners
Since then, the Israeli military has launched a massive bombing campaign on Gaza, placed the strip under a “complete siege” and recently launched a ground assault on the north of Gaza. The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says 9,488 people have been killed. Source: BBC News
Ramsgate 2-1 Woking: Home fans run onto the pitch after claiming shock FA Cup victory
Watch the winning moment as Ramsgate seal a shock victory in the FA Cup against Woking and fans storm onto the pitch. Source: BBC News
Veteran magician David Berglas dies aged 97
David Berglas has been described as one of the most prominent magicians of the 20th Century. Source: BBC News
Matthew Perry buried in private ceremony, US media reports
A private funeral was held in Los Angeles for the actor, attended by family and his Friends co-stars. Source: BBC News
WXV1: England 33-12 New Zealand – Red Roses avenge World Cup final loss to clinch inaugural title
Wins over Australia, Canada and New Zealand confirmed England as the first winners of WXV1 England: (19) 33 Tries: Matthews, Atkin-Davies, Bern, Talling, Aldcroft; Cons: Aitchison 4 New Zealand: (7) 12 Tries: Simon, Vahaakolo; Con: Holmes England became the inaugural WXV1 champions with a 33-12 win over world champions New Zealand in Auckland. The Red […]
Nepal earthquake: More than 100 killed in remote western Nepal
Security forces are helping rescue efforts in the rugged districts of Jajarkot and West Rukum. Source: BBC News
What we learned from a shocking week of Covid testimony
The detailed and contemporaneous communications, foul-mouthed WhatsApp messages, diaries of concerned scientists and scribbled recordings of meetings involving cabinet ministers will bring back memories of those surreal, grim days of crisis – and help us discover a little more about what was going on in Downing Street. Source: BBC News
Sao Paulo Grand Prix: Max Verstappen beats Charles Leclerc to pole position for Sunday’s race
Max Verstappen took pole despite saying “our laps felt terrible” when the weather conditions changed Red Bull’s Max Verstappen beat Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to pole position in a rain-affected qualifying session at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso took third and fourth, benefitting from approaching rain. The track stayed […]
Anwar el Ghazi: Dutch winger’s Mainz contract terminated over Israel-Gaza post
Anwar El Ghazi previously played for Aston Villa and Everton before joining PSV Eindhoven in August 2022 Dutch winger Anwar El Ghazi has had his contract terminated by Mainz for a social media post about the Israel-Gaza conflict, the club has confirmed. Bundesliga side Mainz lifted his suspension on Monday but terminated his deal with […]