China rejects German claim it targeted military plane with laser
China has disputed Germany’s claim that it targeted a military plane with a laser fired from a warship, as a diplomatic spat between the two countries deepens. Germany accused China…
Ukraine suffers heaviest attack after Trump criticises Putin
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine has been hit by the biggest ever aerial attack from Russia – 728 drones and 13 cruise or ballistic missiles hit cities around the country…
Post Office compensation schemes are ‘cruel and never-ending’
Victims of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal have said the compensation process is “cruel”, “never-ending” and designed to make them want to give up. Former sub-postmasters told the BBC…
Post Office scandal victims’ message to Keir Starmer
Victims of the Post Office scandal shared their messages for Sir Keir Starmer after the first report from the Post Office inquiry was published. “Just stop being cruel to people.…
Nigerians hit by cuts in US visa duration
The United States has announced sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria, cutting the duration and conditions under which most Nigerian travellers can enter the country. Staring 8…
Christian Horner: Red Bull sack Formula 1 team principal
Christian Horner has been sacked by Red Bull after 20 years as team principal. The 51-year-old had been Red Bull’s only team principal since its first Formula 1 season in…
16-year-old girl dies after being hit by car
A 16-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car in Bangor on Tuesday night. Police said they received a report of “a collision involving a car and a…
UK weather: Third summer heatwave set to bring weekend temperatures of 34C
Image source, ANDY RAIN/EPA/Shutterstock Ben Rich Lead Weather Presenter Yellow heat health alerts are now in force with temperatures expected to hit 34C (93F) in parts of the UK this…
‘They aren’t spies, they’re Mum and Dad’
‘They’re not criminals – they’re just a mum and a dad’, Lindsay Foreman’s son says The son of a British couple detained in Iran has said he broke down in…
Death toll climbs to 31
The number of people killed in Monday’s anti-government protests in Kenya has risen to 31, the country’s human rights commission said, sparking public outage and calls for justice. The state-run…