French PM bullish ahead of no-confidence vote
The French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has said it is “possible” he could survive a no-confidence vote in his minority government. Opposition parties have tabled the motion to oust the…
British band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint on US tour
BBC Sports Team’s energetic riffs and dry humour have seen them championed by stations like BBC 6 Music The British band Sports Team have been robbed at gunpoint on the…
Self-check-in banned for Italy holiday rentals
Tourists in Italy will no longer be able to access short-term rentals using key boxes after the country’s police chief said owners must verify the identity of guests in person.…
Tech Life: How green is AI?
Tech Life meets leading AI scientist Sasha Luccioni, one of the BBC’s 100 Women 2024. Source link
Future tax rises won’t be needed, insists Rachel Reeves
The chancellor has said she will not need to raise taxes to “top up” public spending, after facing pressure to spell out her future tax plans. Rachel Reeves made headlines…
Massive Elon Musk donation news to me, says Nigel Farage
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says talk of a $100m (£78m) donation to his party by US billionaire Elon Musk is “pure speculation”. Farage told the BBC the idea was…
Jasleen Kaur wins with artwork showcasing Scottish Sikh community
Keith Hunter The judges praised Kaur’s “unexpected and playful combinations of material” Jasleen Kaur – an artist whose latest exhibition uses a vintage Ford Escort, worship bells and Irn-Bru to…
Mother of only British hostage in Gaza fears for her life
BBC Mandy Damari wants the UK to do more to ensure aid supplies go to the hostages while negotiations continue for their release The mother of the only British-Israeli hostage…
Gregg Wallace faces fresh allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour
BBC/Shine TV Wallace stepped aside from presenting MasterChef last week MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace is facing fresh allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour after he stepped down from the show last…
Thomas Kingston took life after “adverse reaction” to medication
Reuters Lady Gabriella, the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, with her late husband Thomas Kingston Lady Gabriella Kingston has said that the death of her husband was…