Israel warned ‘there will be no calm in Beirut’ after launching its largest attack on the Lebanese capital since the ceasefire. The Israeli military will continue to bomb Lebanon if Hezbollah is not disarmed, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned, saying “there will be no calm in Beirut” and “no order or stability in […]
The Wagner Group has announced it is withdrawing from Mali following what it called “the completion of its main mission” in the West African country. The Russian mercenary group has been operating there since 2021, working with the military to challenge Islamist militants. In a message on its Telegram channel, Wagner said it had “fought […]
Glenn Campbell BBC Scotland Political Editor Getty Images Nigel Farage visited Aberdeen on Monday The Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election is a surprise win for Labour – giving the party a much-needed boost with less than a year until a full Scottish Parliament vote. But the other big winner was Reform UK who finished third […]
Opposition to a bill which would legalise assisted dying in England and Wales is growing among MPs, the BBC has found. The Assisted Dying Bill was supported by 330 MPs last year, passing its first major vote in the House of Commons with a majority of 55 MPs from a wide range of political parties. […]
A number of water companies have been banned from paying “unfair” bonuses to senior executives under new rules, the government has announced. The measures apply to water companies that do not meet environmental and consumer standards, are not financially resilient or have been convicted of a criminal offence. There has been growing public concern about […]
Fiery lava seen flowing from the volcano near the capital as disaster agency issues warning to nearby residents. Guatemalan authorities have ordered the evacuation of hundreds of people, after Central America’s most active volcano spewed gas and ash thousands of metres into the sky. According to an emergency bulletin issued late on Thursday by the […]
Builders will be required to fit solar panels to the “vast majority” of new build homes in England under changes to be published this year, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has said. The regulations will require developers to add panels unless the buildings fall under certain exemptions such as being covered by shade. Speaking to the […]
MaryLou Costa Technology Reporter Kerry Clayton Working around food allergies is time consuming for Kerry Clayton For gluten-free, citrus-free and tomato-free Kerry Clayton, shopping and cooking is a challenge. As well as her own food requirements, her 10-year-old son is dairy and wheat-free. The family shops at multiple stores each week to get the best […]
Ken Banks and Ben Philip BBC Scotland, Aberdeen BBC Marlene Lowe said chronic pain is a physical and mental struggle Marlene Lowe has lived with chronic pain for more than a decade but believes a “ground-breaking discovery” by researchers may offer her and millions of fellow sufferers new hope. Marlene, 35, is among the estimated […]
President Trump announced a travel ban Wednesday on 12 countries and a partial ban on seven others. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images President Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation banning travelers from 12 countries and partially restricting travelers from seven others, starting on Monday, June 9. The White House said […]