Watch moment French warships intercept drones from Yemen
Large explosions can be seen in footage released by France from its patrol zones in the Red Sea. According to the defence ministry, French Multi-Mission Frigates detected “multiple drone attacks originating from Yemen” on Monday and Tuesday. Two drones were “engaged and destroyed”, it added. The type of drones was not specified but the French […]
Ethiopia hunger: Children leave school in Tigray to feed starving families
About 400 people are thought to have starved to death in the past six months in Ethiopia’s Tigray and Amhara regions, according to the national ombudsman. Thousands of children have dropped out from school and search for wild berries and leaves to feed their families. The central government denies anyone has died from hunger. Source: […]
Haley: Some came to see if I'm dropping out, I'm not
Presidential hopeful Nikki Haley says she is staying in the presidential race until the very end. Source: BBC News
How has Haley’s tone on Trump changed?
Nikki Haley avoided mentioning her former boss during the first months of 2023 but that changed in 2024. The former South Carolina governor is hoping to win the primaries there and since her defeat in New Hampshire, she hasn’t held back on directly attacking her rival Donald Trump. Source: BBC News
Driving instructor rescued from Buttsbury Wash floodwater
The moment a driving instructor was rescued from 1.2m (4ft) of floodwater was captured on camera by the motorist who came to his aid. Emergency services were called to Buttsbury Wash ford near Billericay, Essex on Sunday following hours of rain. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said the crew that first arrived had to […]
Robin Windsor: Susanna Reid announces Strictly star’s death on Good Morning Britain
Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid was emotional as she announced the death of Strictly Come Dancing dancer Robin Windsor on air. Reid – who danced with Windsor in a Children in Need special of the show – said there was “something very special about him”. Read more here: Strictly dancer Robin Windsor dies aged […]
Tom Lockyer: Luton Town defender shows where defibrillator is fitted in his chest
Wales international footballer Tom Lockyer has shown BBC Breakfast’s Sally Nugent the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) he has had fitted in his chest. The Luton Town defender, 29, collapsed on the pitch after suffering a cardiac arrest during a Premier League match against Bournemouth in December. ICDs are designed to restart the heart instantly in case […]
Watch: Robin Windsor’s glittering moments on Strictly Come Dancing
Robin Windsor, a former professional on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 44. Watch some of his best moments on the BBC show, where he appeared from 2010 until 2013, partnering with Patsy Kensit, Lisa Riley and Anita Dobson. Read more here: Strictly dancer Robin Windsor dies aged 44 Source: BBC News
Fireball spotted in sky over Lincolnshire and Yorkshire
What appears to be a meteor was seen in the skies above Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. The fireball was captured on a number of cameras as it passed overhead just after 17:30 GMT on Monday. According to the Royal Observatory, a meteor is a piece of space debris that burns up as it enters the […]
Kookaburra spotted living in Suffolk countryside
A kookaburra has been spotted living wild in the Suffolk countryside. The bird, which is a member of the kingfisher family, is native to Australia and is an unusual site in the UK. It has been spotted near Sudbury. A spokesman for Suffolk Wildlife Trust said it was first spotted about nine years ago, and […]