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…
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…
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…
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…
Drone attack on Israel puts spotlight on Iron Dome’s limitations
Reuters Sunday’s drone attack was one of Israel’s biggest in more than a year – four Israeli soldiers were killed Slow, small and relatively cheap to make, drones have become…
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…
Mike Leigh and Marianne Jean-Baptiste reunite for ‘dazzling’ film
Getty Images Marianne Jean-Baptiste previously worked with Mike Leigh on Secrets & Lies Actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste and director Mike Leigh have reunited for a hard-hitting new film, nearly three decades…