BBC David Hurn has created an unflinchingly unsentimental portrayal of Wales David Hurn is routinely described as Wales’ most important living photographer – but he’s not a fan of overstatement. “I’m a photographer, it’s like being a plumber – it’s no better than, it’s less useful than,” he says from his cottage in Tintern, Monmouthshire. […]
We look at the latest on President Trump’s economic policy: Tariffs, deals, and of course, the massive spending bill which is now before the Senate. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: President Trump’s big tax-cutting bill is on its way to the Senate, and it still includes major cuts to programs like Medicaid and food stamps. Meanwhile, the […]
Detainees board a plane chartered by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at King County International Airport on April 15, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. Semi-regular flights carrying detainees pass through the airport as the Trump administration continues to plan for the expansion of immigrant detention and deportation. David Ryder/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption David […]
The European country chooses between conservative historian Karol Nawrocki and pro-EU Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski. Poles are voting in a decisive presidential run-off that could have a major impact on the nation’s future role in the European Union. Polling began at 7am local time (05:00 GMT), with pro-EU Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski from the centre-right […]
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, speaks to reporters as she walks to a Senate luncheons at the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 19, 2024. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst faced intense questioning from her constituents during a Friday town hall, eliciting shouts and boos from community […]
Peter Dazeley/ Getty Creative Disposable vapes have been found to damage the environment From Sunday, it will be illegal for businesses to sell or supply disposable vapes. The government hopes the ban will reduce environmental damage caused by the devices and help cut the number of children and young people vaping. How are the rules […]
Russia has confirmed it will send a delegation to Istanbul, but Kyiv has not yet accepted the proposal. Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine have killed at least two people, according to officials, as Ukraine ordered the evacuation of 11 more villages in its Sumy region bordering Russia. Russian troops launched an estimated 109 […]
Getty Images Emmy winning actress Valerie Mahaffey has died at age 71, her family has confirmed. Mahaffey’s publicist confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the star died in California on Friday after being diagnosed with cancer. The star was known for her work on television series including Desperate Housewives, Young Sheldon and Big Sky. In […]
President Trump issued an executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and public television stations to withhold funds from PBS. On Friday, PBS — led by Paula Kerger (right) — and Lakeland PBS of Minnesota sued. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images, Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images, Nathan Posner/Anadolu via […]
Reuters The musicians were last seen in the Mexican city of Reynosa, near the US border Five musicians who disappeared in the Mexican city of Reynosa, near the US border, were murdered by suspected drug cartel members, Mexican authorities have said. Nine alleged members of the notorious Gulf Cartel have been arrested on suspicion of […]