Punxsutawney Phil makes weather prediction
People have gathered for the annual Groundhog Day at Gobbler’s Knob in the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog, shared his prediction with the only man who can…
Crescent Moon and Venus light up the night sky
With the clearest skies in the south-east of the UK on Saturday, viewing conditions were ideal for planet spotting. Cloud is likely to prevail over the next few nights –…
Santorini to shut schools as tremors rattle Greek island
Schools on the Greek island of Santorini have been told to close on Monday following an increase in seismic activity in recent days. Authorities have also advised against “large gatherings…
Disgraceful that videos seen by Southport killer still online
Violent and extremist videos are still online despite government calls for their removal, the home secretary has told the BBC. Yvette Cooper condemned tech giants for failing to take down…
Shelling at busy Sudanese market ‘fills morgue with bodies’
Shelling at a busy market near Sudan’s capital has filled a mortuary with bodies, medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says. MSF and the Sudanese authorities said the paramilitary Rapid…
Police take court action over Sheku Bayoh inquiry extension
Police Scotland is taking court action over the way the Scottish government is handling calls to extend the terms of reference of the inquiry into the death of a man…
Fears council shake-up in England could spell end of independent-run areas
Becky Morton Political reporter LGA Marianne Overton is worried that scrapping smaller councils will mean fewer are led by independents A major shake-up of local councils in England could spell…
Joe Willock: Newcastle report racist social media abuse sent to midfielder to police
Newcastle United have contacted police after midfielder Joe Willock was the target for “appalling” racist abuse on social media. Willock received the abuse on Instagram following Newcastle’s 2-1 defeat against…
Trudeau hits back against Trump with 25% levy
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs against the US, in a move that marks the beginning of a trade war between the neighbouring countries. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau set out “far-reaching”…
Ireland ‘should have had parallel inquiry’
A former Irish government minister is concerned vital evidence may not be seen by the public inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bomb. Charlie Flanagan believes Ireland should have established its…