Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of assaulting teen in new lawsuits
Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing new allegations of rape, sexual abuse and sexual assault after a series of fresh lawsuits were filed on Monday. At least six lawsuits were filed…
Would Donald Trump’s taxes on trade hurt US consumers?
Reuters Donald Trump has pledged to drastically increase tariffs on foreign goods entering the US if he is elected president again. He has promised tariffs – a form of tax…
Why there’s a rush of African satellite launches
SpaceX Senegal’s first satellite hitched a lift on a SpaceX launcher in August One by one, the satellites – each of them encrusted with a hodge-podge of solar panels and…
Al Pacino says ‘it’s fun’ to be a new dad at 84
Watch: Al Pacino on near-death, The Godfather and his phone case The Godfather has never been a godfather. At least, he is pretty sure that is the case. One of…
Lilly Ledbetter, icon of equal pay in US, dies aged 86
Lilly Ledbetter, whose name graces an equal pay law in the US, has died aged 86. CBS, the BBC’s news partner in the US, quoted her children as saying she…
Hundreds of ex-special forces to be allowed in UK
Ben Taggart Afghan special forces units known as the ‘Triples’ worked closely with the SAS in Afghanistan The government says it is allowing some “eligible” Afghan special forces soldiers who…
Arena victim’s mum calls bill debate ‘a super big day’
PA Media Figen Murray says she can see Martyn’s law is finally coming to fruition The mother of Martyn Hett, who was killed in the Manchester Arena attack, has said…
Alex Salmond ally hopes family will continue legal action
PA Media Alex Salmond launched fresh legal action against the Scottish government in November 2023 The acting leader of the Alba Party says he hopes Alex Salmond’s legal case against…
Northern agrees to scrap railcard fare prosecutions
Rail operator Northern is withdrawing all live prosecutions against passengers reported for using railcard discounts for on-peak services where the original fare was below £12. It follows the case of…
LGBT+ veterans compensation scheme to launch in January
Compensation for LGBT veterans who faced mistreatment in the military will begin in January, a defence minister has announced. The government will start a £50m financial redress scheme for victims…