US aid pause raises stakes for Starmer’s Ukraine strategy
President Trump’s decision to pause military aid to Ukraine may well prove to be one of the most significant moments in the conflict since Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion.…
Spitting Image and Dead Ringers creator dies
Comedy writer and producer Bill Dare, who worked on shows including ITV’s Spitting Image and BBC’s Dead Ringers, has died, his agent has said. The 64-year-old created several award-winning satirical…
UK will not pay Rwanda more for scrapped migrant deal
The UK government has said it will not send further payments to Rwanda following the cancellation of the migrant deal between the two countries. On Monday, Rwanda’s government spokesperson Yolande…
What did we learn new Netflix show?
The Duchess of Sussex’s new lifestyle series has arrived on Netflix, showcasing her love of cooking and entertaining. But is it something to savour or more of an acquired taste?…
Boots recalls paracetamol over labelling error
The High Street pharmacy chain Boots is asking customers to return packs of 500-milligram paracetamol tablets because a labelling error incorrectly states they are a different painkiller, aspirin. More than…
Man died in ‘brutal and sustained attack’, court told
Pacemaker Denis Shearer from Bangor was attacked during his sleep and later died in hospital from his injuries A “vulnerable” Bangor man, who was attacked while he slept in his…
Arab leaders set to back alternative to Trump’s plan
Lyse Doucet Chief International Correspondent Reuters The UN says more than 90% of homes in Gaza are destroyed or damaged A reconstruction plan to rival President Donald Trump’s idea for…
Hellblade 2 gets most nominations
Tom Richardson BBC Newsbeat Ninja Theory Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II has been praised for its depiction of the main character’s psychosis Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II has picked up the most…
Parents’ pride as injured Palestinian boy takes first steps in Jordan
Caroline Hawley BBC News Reporting fromAmman, Jordan Rami dreams of one day playing football like Cristiano Ronaldo Rami Qattoush’s mother beams with pride, as her nine-year-old son tentatively kicks a…
Newcastle University staff begin 14 days of strike action
BBC University College Union (UCU) general secretary Jo Grady said UK higher education was “on its knees” Staff at a city centre university have begun 14 days of strike action…