UK’s plutonium to be readied for disposal
Victoria Gill Science correspondent, BBC News Getty Images 140 tonnes of plutonium is currently being stored at Sellafield, the nuclear site in Cumbria The government says it will dispose of…
Climate and Nature Bill falls as MPs vote to end debate
A proposed law compelling the UK to meet new legally binding targets on climate change and protecting nature has failed to clear its first hurdle in the House of Commons.…
UN suspends movement in Houthi-held areas after staff detained
The United Nations (UN) says it has suspended all movement in Houthi-held areas of Yemen after a number of UN personnel were detained by the armed group in the capital,…
Bristol’s student numbers leave city ‘missing’ council tax
Alex Seabrook Local Democracy Reporter Getty Images The council says it is “over-burdened” with students in the city Growing numbers of students living in Bristol means public services are “missing…
Rapper A$AP Rocky faces shooting assault trial in Los Angeles
An assault trial begins on Friday against rapper A$AP Rocky, who is accused of firing a gun at a former friend in Los Angeles. The rapper, whose real name is…
Outline plans for massive Hertfordshire data centre win approval
Danny Fullbrook BBC News, Hertfordshire DC01UK DC01UK said the site could create almost 14,000 indirect jobs once it is operational Plans to build what has been described one of the…
Pakistan Youtuber ordered to make animal welfare videos for owning lion
YouTube / Rajab’s Family Rajab Butt (left) received the cub from Umar Dolla (right) A Pakistani YouTube star has been ordered to create 12 animal welfare videos as punishment for…
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The tech industry possesses enormous power and influence, touching almost every aspect of our lives, from the way we work and shop, to the way we communicate and travel. Understanding…
Judge rejects US mother’s extradition challenge
A judge has rejected a US mother’s challenge to extradition over accusations she murdered two of her children in Colorado and “fled” to London. Kimberlee Singler’s nine-year-old daughter Elianna and…
Would you make a good Traitor? Take our quiz
The latest series of The Traitors is coming to an end, after weeks of wild accusations, wilder betrayals and Claudia Winkleman’s devious looks-to-camera. Many of us like to think we…