Sunderland free school uniform shop Second Chance moves
Andy WatsonBBC News, North East and Cumbria, Hendon, Sunderland BBC Second Chance, founded by Wendy English, has been running for nearly three years in Sunderland A community shop on Wearside…
When was England’s last enjoyable World Cup qualifier?
OK, first of all some context and stats. England have only lost four World Cup qualifiers in the past 30 years. They are currently unbeaten in these matches since 2009.…
Hamas discussing US ‘ideas’ for Gaza ceasefire after Trump warning
Hamas says it has received “some ideas” from the US through mediators on how to reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement. The Palestinian armed group said it was discussing how to…
Supreme Court rules that immigration raids in LA can continue
The US Supreme Court has ruled sweeping immigration raids in Los Angeles can continue for now, lifting a federal judge’s order that had barred agents from making stops without “reasonable…
Mirror and Express owner to cut over 300 jobs
The owner of the Daily Mirror and Daily Express plans to cut more than 300 jobs as the news company continues to push more video and artificial intelligence (AI) content.…
Prince Harry back in the UK and attends charity awards
Watch: Prince Harry arrives at the Royal Lancaster Hotel for WellChild charity awards night Prince Harry has been meeting children with serious health problems at the WellChild charity awards in…
John Swinney to visit US for Scotch whisky talks
First Minister John Swinney is flying to the United States to make a fresh appeal for better trade terms for Scotch whisky. US President Donald Trump has imposed a 10%…
What’s behind France’s political crisis and what could happen next?
EPA Prime Minister Bayrou before his speech to parliament François Bayrou, the French prime minister, is set to lose a confidence vote on his stewardship, in the latest twist in…
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow billions in foreign aid cuts
US President Donald Trump’s administration has asked the Supreme Court to let it withhold more than $4bn (£3bn) in foreign aid. The administration is seeking an emergency order as it…
Grace Dent and Anna Haugh to replace Gregg Wallace and John Torode on BBC show
Food critic Grace Dent and chef Anna Haugh are the new hosts of MasterChef, after Gregg Wallace and John Torode were sacked. Dent has appeared regularly as a guest on…