Luxury neighbourhood in Lahore submerged in floods
The government of Punjab says it has launched one of its largest rescue operations in years, as more than a million people have been affected by floods in Pakistan’s most…
Taco Bell rethinks AI drive-through after man orders 18,000 waters
Taco Bell is rethinking its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to power drive-through restaurants in the US after comical videos of the tech making mistakes were viewed millions of times.…
Emma Stone dazzles Venice with alien kidnap drama Bugonia
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter at the Venice Film Festival Getty Images The film marks Stone’s fourth collaboration with Poor Things director Yorgos Lanthimos In her latest film, US actress Emma Stone…
Doctor Andrew McFarlane arrested over posts about son’s rape victim
Mary McCoolBBC Scotland News BBC Ellie Wilson is a campaigner for survivors of male sexual violence A doctor has been arrested over claims he posted abusive tweets about his son’s…
Chris Froome in ‘good spirits’ after surgery for injuries sustained in crash
Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome is “in good spirits” after surgery following a serious crash which left him with multiple injuries. The 40-year-old Briton was airlifted to hospital…
Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay elected Scottish Greens co-leaders
MSPs Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay have been elected as the new co-leaders of the Scottish Greens. The pair replace Patrick Harvie, who did not seek re-election, and Lorna Slater,…
P&O Ferries boss who sparked outage after mass sacking quits
The controversial head of P&O Ferries who presided over the mass sacking of hundreds of workers has quit his role. Chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite sparked outrage after he sacked 800…
How a leaked phone call derailed the Thai PM’s career
Jonathan HeadSouth East Asia correspondent in Bangkok Getty Images Paetongtarn Shinawatra Thailand’s Constitutional Court strikes again, removing yet another prime minister from office. The country’s notoriously interventionist panel of nine…
Swindon refugees are staying inside – in fear of being beaten
Kelly MorganBBC Wiltshire Political Reporter, Swindon Listen to the stories of Swindon refugees Mohamed and Dashi, on BBC Sounds As anti-immigration tensions rise across the country, refugees in Wiltshire say…
Why is India’s International Booker Prize winner at the centre of a political row?
Cherylann MollanBBC News, Mumbai Getty Images Banu Mushtaq won the International Booker Prize for her short story anthology Heart Lamp International Booker Prize winning-author Banu Mushtaq has found herself in…