Rodrigo Duterte admits to ‘death squad’ in drug war
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has admitted that he kept a “death squad” to crack down on crime while mayor of one of the country’s largest cities. In his first…
HSBC profits jump as banking giant set for major shakeup
HSBC has seen its quarterly profits jump by 10% as the UK-based banking giant embarks on one of the biggest shakeups in its 159-year history. The firm said its pre-tax…
Lebanon says 60 killed in Israel strikes on Bekaa Valley in east
At least 60 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa Valley, the Lebanese health ministry said. Two children were killed in the strikes on 12 areas…
JP Morgan sues customers over viral cheque fraud
US banking giant JP Morgan Chase, is suing customers who allegedly took advantage of a glitch by illegally withdrawing thousands of dollars from its ATMs. The “infinite money glitch”, as…
Man dies at Brook House migrant removal centre
A man has died while in detention at the Brook House migrant removal centre in West Sussex, the company that runs the centre has confirmed. Security firm Serco said a…
Recording console used by Beatles on Abbey Road album up for sale
Reverb The EMI TGI12345 console helped to record the Beatles final album A console used to record the Beatles’ Abbey Road album and found discarded in a skip is due…
Why the A19 in North Yorkshire is country’s best A road
Geograph/ DS Pugh The A19 between York and Thirsk Driving along the A19 may not seem like the most thrilling way to end a busy day at work – but…
Daughter of murdered MP demands answers over his death
Katie Amess Katie Amess said there are questions for the police on why they did not do more to protect her father, the late MP Sir David Amess “We have…
Lost Mayan city found in Mexico jungle by accident
Getty Images There are no pictures of the city but it had pyramid temples similar to this one in nearby Calakmul A huge Mayan city has been discovered centuries after…
Children saved from car stuck in path of oncoming train
The moment two children were saved from a car stuck in the path of an oncoming train has been captured on camera. According to CBS, BBC’s local partner in the…