Warner Bros to expand Barbie movie studios in UK
The project will see capacity at the Leavesden facility near London expanding by more than 50%. Source: BBC News
Girl receives UK's first rejection-free kidney from mum
Doctors reprogrammed eight-year-old Aditi’s immune system so she does not need daily anti-rejection drugs. Source: BBC News
US police find drugs in trapdoor at fentanyl daycare
A “large quantity” of narcotics are found at the New York daycare where a boy aged one died. Source: BBC News
France 96-0 Namibia: Hosts ruthlessly win 2023 Rugby World Cup clash
France: (54) 96 Tries: Penaud 3, Danty 2, Ollivon 2, Flament, Dupont, Bielle-Biarry 2, Couilloud, Jaminet, Penalty Con: Ramos 12 Namibia (0) 0 France are on the brink of reaching the World Cup quarter-finals after claiming the biggest win of the tournament so far with a 96-0 victory over Namibia. The hosts led by 54 […]
Labour tries to clarify Starmer comments on EU relationship
Tory ministers have seized on the Labour leader’s comments at a summit on not diverging from the EU. Source: BBC News
Mohammed bin Salman: ‘I don’t care’ about ‘sportswashing’ accusations
Newcastle United revealed a 2022-23 third kit which resembled the Saudi Arabia national team kit Saudi Arabia crown prince Mohammed bin Salman says he does not care about accusations of ‘sportswashing’. The Gulf kingdom has been accused of investing in sport and using high-profile events to improve its international reputation. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund […]
Seven bins and Sunak's other net zero claims fact checked
Looking at claims about seven bins, heat pumps and cutting emissions. Source: BBC News
King's diplomatic speech to French Senate receives standing ovation
His speech, delivered in French and English, touched on climate change and the invasion of Ukraine. Source: BBC News
Japanese Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton expects Red Bull to bounce back
Max Verstappen (right) has won 12 of 15 races this season Lewis Hamilton will be convinced “something’s up” if Red Bull are not back at their normal level at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. Red Bull failed to win for the first time all year last weekend in Singapore, where Carlos Sainz triumphed for Ferrari. […]
Government borrowing rose to £11.6bn in August
Public borrowing was higher than most economists had expected last month. Source: BBC News