Yousaf accuses Musk of inflaming racial tensions
Former First Minister Humza Yousaf has been involved in a long-running online spat with Elon Musk. Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s former first minister, has accused X owner Elon Musk of trying…
David Lammy challenges Donald Trump’s rhetoric ahead of inauguration
Getty Images When David Lammy is asked about the new government’s relations with the incoming US administration, he likes to talk about the dinner he and the prime minister had…
LA wildfires among costliest in US history
The Los Angeles wildfires are on track to be among the costliest in US history, with losses already expected to exceed more than $50bn (£40bn). In a preliminary estimate, private…
The 20 child abuse inquiry recommendations
Getty Images In October 2022, child protection expert Prof Alexis Jay finished a seven-year inquiry into the countless ways children had been sexually abused in England and Wales. She had…
Jeremy Hunt apologises to Letby victims’ families
Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt has apologised to the families of Lucy Letby’s victims. Mr Hunt opened his appearance at the Thirlwall Inquiry at Liverpool town hall by saying that…
Starmer insists new sanctions are key to stopping smuggling gangs
Reuters Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has insisted new sanctions on smuggling networks are a “really important step” to stopping illegal migration into the UK. Speaking to the BBC, Sir…
Swiss national dies in Iran prison after spying arrest
A Swiss national arrested in Iran and accused of spying has died in prison, according to Iranian state media. The man was being held with another inmate at a prison…
Ryan Giggs: What happened to coaching career of Man Utd icon?
“I know he was very disappointed to leave the Wales job,” Dave Adams, the FAW’s chief football officer who worked alongside Giggs for a year, told BBC Sport. “We’d qualified…
Watch the moment two lynx are captured in the Highlands
Footage has shown the efforts to successfully capture two lynx illegally released in the Highlands. The alarm was raised at about 16:20 on Wednesday when they were spotted in the…
Monty Don trapped in Herefordshire home by flooding
Celebrity gardener Monty Don has revealed he and his wife were stuck inside their house earlier this week as they became flooded in. The horticulturist and broadcaster, 69, said the…