Sweden and Canada resume aid to UN Gaza agency
The decision comes as investigators probe if some UNRWA staff were involved in the 7 October attack. Source: BBC News
Yousaf condemns ‘outrageous smear’ over Scottish government’s Gaza funding
Mr Yousaf said: “To be clear, the Scottish government gave money to Gaza, like virtually every government in the West, because of the unarguable humanitarian catastrophe that has unfolded there.” UNRWA has since been at the centre of controversy surrounding Israeli accusations that members of its staff were involved in the 7 October attacks by […]
James Anderson: England bowler becomes first seamer to reach 700 Test wickets
England’s James Anderson has become the first pace bowler to take 700 Test wickets. The 41-year-old reached the landmark by dismissing India’s Kuldeep Yadav on day three of the fifth Test in Dharamsala. Anderson is third on the all-time list of wicket-takers in Tests behind spinners Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka and Australia’s Shane Warne. […]
Campbell's Bluebird return 'an emotional moment'
The restored record-breaking craft is being transported to the Lake District after an ownership row. Source: BBC News
US politicians vote to avert government shutdown
The $459bn spending package passed the Senate hours before several federal agencies were to suspend services. Source: BBC News
'Wedding photographer caused mayhem – I told him to leave'
We speak to people about their experiences after calls for calm between vicars and photographers. Source: BBC News
FF7 actress's nervous wait for fan reactions
Briana White talks about waiting for the world to react to your role in a pivotal rewrite of gaming history. Source: BBC News
Six Nations 2024: Wales fan slams ‘astronomical’ ticket costs
“Not only the rugby, but also the music events and the other attractions that happen here bring crowds into the city, and that spins out into the bars, restaurants and hotels,” said business expert Graham Morgan. He said people “do seem to have that additional money to spend” on attending big events, adding: “The impact […]
Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko at risk of suspension amid Christian Horner controversy
Red Bull motorsport adviser Helmut Marko is at risk of being suspended in the midst of the continuing controversy over team boss Christian Horner. The 80-year-old Austrian could face disciplinary action as the result of an internal investigation. A source close to Red Bull told BBC Sport the plan was to suspend Marko. Asked whether […]
Five killed in Gaza aid drop parachute failure – reports
The US, Jordan, Egypt, France, the Netherlands and Belgium have been dropping aid into Gaza. Source: BBC News