Seven takeaways from Ukraine minerals deal
Paul Kirby, James FitzGerald and Tom Geoghegan BBC News Getty Images The US and Ukraine have signed a deal that will give Washington access to some of the war-torn country’s…
Kangaroo closes stretch of interstate road
Runaway kangaroo ‘Sheila’ closed part of an interstate and was involved in a two-car crash in the US state of Alabama. The animal, who was seen hopping down the side…
Working with Charli XCX inspired new album Virgin
Riyah Collins BBC Newsbeat Getty Images Lorde describes her upcoming album as “saying everything I needed to say about a whole lot of different stuff” Singer Lorde says collaborating with…
Community in Grimsby comes together for well-being day
A community health and well-being day is taking place in Grimsby on Saturday. The event follows on from concerns raised during a meeting in January over mental health support and…
Body found after search for teenager
BBC A body has been found during the search for a 16-year-old boy who went missing in a lake in Nottinghamshire. Emergency services were called to Colwick Country Park at…
Sean Brown’s daughter labels government ‘disgraceful’ over legal challenge
PA Media Siobhan Brown pictured with her mother and wife of Sean Brown, Bridie outside the Royal Courts of Justice, Belfast The daughter of a GAA official killed by loyalists…
US urges India and Pakistan to defuse tensions after Kashmir attack
Nikita Yadav BBC News, Delhi Getty Images A paramilitary soldier stands guard at a busy street in Srinagar city The US has urged India and Pakistan to work together to…
Fears nurses could be removed from some schools
Robbie Meredith BBC News NI education and arts correspondent Getty Images As nursing staff in special schools are the responsibility of Northern Ireland’s five health trusts, special schools in some…
Tesla denies searching for new boss to replace Elon Musk
Tesla has denied reports that it has contacted recruitment firms to launch a search for a replacement for Elon Musk as chief executive. The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday…
‘Worrying’ decline of crucial insects in NI, says charity
Louise Cullen BBC News NI Environment Correspondent BBC Hannah Fullerton from Buglife in Northern Ireland says insects are crucial to our wellbeing The decline of insects in Northern Ireland is…