Mystery of body in a wetsuit puzzles police
Clare Hutchinson & Kayley Thomas BBC News Reporting fromClearwen Reservoir, Powys BBC When a walker called 999 to say he had seen a body in a wetsuit floating in a…
The hits and near-misses you never hear about
Georgina Rannard Climate and science reporter Getty Images A large asteroid known as 2024 YR4 has grabbed headlines this week as scientists first raised its chances of hitting earth, then…
Six Nations: England move into title mix with win over Scotland
In golf, round three is “moving day”. It’s a tournament’s watershed, where contenders rise and pretenders are washed away. You can’t win the title on moving day, they say, but…
Man charged in connection with bag and bike discovery
A 40-year-old man has been charged with common assault and imprisonment in connection with a police investigation into the discovery of a bicycle and bag containing a number of items…
Mali to investigate claims soldiers ‘executed’ women and children
Mali’s military government says it is investigating allegations that soldiers “coldly executed” at least 24 civilians in the north of the country on Monday. That claim was made by a…
Pope ‘remains critical’ after ‘respiratory crisis’
Pope Francis’s condition continues to be “critical” after suffering a “prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis” earlier on Saturday, the Vatican has said. The pontiff is “more unwell than yesterday” and had…
California asks US government for billions in fire relief funds
California Governor Gavin Newsom has asked the US federal government for $40 billion (£31.6b) in funds to help rebuild areas of Los Angeles devastated by January fires. Newsom sent the…
Warning after suspected oil spill turns Lancashire beach purple
A beach has turned purple following a suspected oil spill, a council has said. Lancaster City Council has asked people to stay away from Half Moon Bay in Heysham following…
One dead and two police officers injured after stabbing in France
Getty Images Police were seen collecting evidence in Mulhouse, which lies just a few kilometres from the border with Germany One person has died and two police officers have been…
BMW delays £600m electric Mini factory upgrade over ‘uncertainty’
BMW has confirmed it is delaying the reintroduction of electric vehicle production at its Oxford Mini plant. The vehicle manufacturer said “multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry” had led to…