Victoria Gill Science correspondent, BBC News Watch: some of the strange, extreme life filmed at the depths of the ocean Beds of clams, mats of bacteria that look like ice and fields of tube worms – these are just some examples of the strange, extreme life that an expedition to the deepest parts of the […]
South Korean leader says agreement eliminates ‘uncertainties’ in trade environment. United States President Donald Trump has announced a trade deal with South Korea, the latest agreement unveiled ahead of his August 1 deadline for the imposition of steep tariffs on dozens of countries. Under the “full and complete” trade deal, South Korean goods will be subject […]
Joe Skirkowski BBC News, Somerset Getty Images Glastonbury kicks off in just two weeks People heading to Glastonbury and other festivals are being reminded to remain aware of health risks so they can enjoy events safely. Glastonbury kicks off the festival season – but ongoing risks around measles, sexually transmitted diseases and illegal drugs remain. […]
Esme Stallard and Mark Poynting BBC News Climate and Science It has been one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded – but so far has not brought the catastrophic tsunami that many feared. When the 8.8-magnitude quake struck eastern Russia at 11:25 local time on Wednesday (00:25 BST), it raised concerns for coastal populations across […]
Hundreds of civil servants have been fired from the U.S. Department of Justice this year. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Hundreds of civil servants have been fired from the U.S. Department of Justice this year. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images This year, hundreds of employees at the Justice Department have been fired, […]
Getty Images Warm weather can often bring high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV radiation is emitted by the Sun and penetrates the Earth’s atmosphere. Some exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much can cause skin damage. Is UV dangerous? UV is beneficial because it enables our skin to produce essential vitamin D. […]
Katy Watson Australia correspondent Reporting fromWestern Australia Watch: Can you un-bleach coral? BBC visits remote Australian reef to find out Australia boasts plenty of superlatives when it comes to its natural landmarks. The Great Barrier Reef, the world’s biggest coral reef system on the north-east coast, is rightly recognised as a Unesco World Heritage Site. […]
Asha Patel BBC News, Nottingham BBC Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust oversees two main hospitals – Nottingham City Hospital (pictured) and the Queen’s Medical Centre The NHS is largely funded by public money paid for through taxes and national insurance. In February, one of the busiest and biggest NHS trusts in England was given […]
Damian Grammaticas Europe correspondent Watch: BBC presses UK foreign secretary on timing of recognising Palestinian state Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said he hopes the UK’s move to recognise a Palestinian state in September will “affect the situation on the ground” and lead to a ceasefire in Gaza. The UK announced on Tuesday it would […]
Emer Moreau Business reporter, BBC News Syreeta Sandhu Syreeta Sandhu has spent £15,000 on IVF IVF patients are being warned over unregulated “concierge clinics” after a popular one went bust leaving scores of clients without treatment or refunds. As the number of privately funded IVF cycles has risen, online concierge companies have emerged, acting as […]