Tourist in Kenya pouring beer down elephant’s trunk sparks anger
Several investigations have been launched after a Spanish man in Kenya posted videos of himself pouring beer down an elephant’s trunk – sparking anger on social media. He was filmed…
Kick accuses French authorities of politicising streamer’s death
Graham FraserTechnology Reporter @jeanpormanove Raphaël Graven, also known as Jean Pormanove, died during a live stream on the Kick website. The streaming platform Kick has accused French authorities of politicising…
Lives torn apart in Kyiv after Russia’s heaviest bombardment for weeks
Katy WatsonBBC News in Kyiv Getty Images The deadliest strike of the night was on a low-rise block of flats on Kyiv’s left bank By day, Kyiv can often feel…
How an orchard in Turkey survived a wildfire
This summer, hundreds of wildfires broke out across Turkey, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes. But one orchard – in the north-western province of Bursa –…
US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over attempt to fire her
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has sued President Donald Trump over attempt to fire her, setting up a potential legal battle over the US central bank’s autonomy. Cook has asked…
St George’s flags should be flown safely, say Northants councils
Nadia LincolnLocal Democracy Reporting Service BBC West Northamptonshire Council said it was dangerous for people to climb up lamp posts Two Reform UK-led councils have urged residents wishing to fly…
UK, France and Germany move to reimpose UN sanctions
The UK, France and Germany have begun the process of restoring major UN sanctions on Iran – lifted under a 2015 deal – as tensions once again escalate over Iran’s…
Rising Jersey food costs ‘pushing families close to breadline’
BBC Carl Walker, chairman of Jersey’s Consumer Council, says rising food costs are pushing families towards poverty Rising food costs are seeing families being pushed towards poverty, the chair of…
Cases on rise by 53% in Mexico
The number of animals infested with New World screwworm (NWS), a flesh-eating parasite, has risen by 53% in the four weeks to mid-August, Mexican government data reveals. While infestations by…
Sark shop to turn off freezers due to electricity price rise
BBC Rosemary Barum says she will need to turn off freezers in the shop to help combat price increases A Sark shop worker says she will have to turn off…