2 hours ago By Justin Rowlatt, Climate editor • Esme Stallard, Climate and science reporter, BBC News Getty Images Sarah Finch (centre) began her legal fight against Surrey County Council five years ago The Supreme Court has ruled a local council should have considered the full climate impact of burning oil from new wells – a landmark decision which could […]
Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar is under indictment for more than a dozen counts, including bribery and corruption — but voters in his home state say they still back the embattled Democrat. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Texas Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar is at the center of a public corruption probe that’s led to more than a […]
“I’ve worked with Alexi for 10 years,” says Stu Holden, Fox Sports analyst and former United States men’s national team midfielder. “He’s one of the first people that I am asked about. They say: ‘What’s that guy like off-camera?’.” It is a thought many may share while watching Alexi Lalas, the formerly goatee-bearded U.S. central […]
Labour is facing pressure to deliver more radical reforms of private renting amid fears landlords will find new ways to evict tenants despite the party confirming it would end no-fault evictions, ban bidding wars and introduce time limits to fix potentially lethal mould. In a campaign push aimed at the “rip-off private rented sector”, Labour’s […]
Jun 19, 2024, 01:31 PM ET ATLANTA — Jesse Marsch said his Canada team is “prepared” for the challenge of Lionel Messi and Argentina in the inaugural match of the 2024 Copa América on Thursday but fully recognizes the challenge posed by the man he calls the “best to play the game.” Marsch, who took […]
ANC leader now set to appoint cabinet featuring his weakened party and coalition partners in unity government. Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in for a second term as South Africa’s president, hailing his broad coalition government as the “beginning of a new era”. Ramaphosa, whose inauguration took place on Wednesday in Pretoria, now faces the challenge […]
8 hours ago By Philippa Roxby, Health reporter, BBC News Getty Images A simple blood test using artificial intelligence to predict Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms begin has been developed by researchers. They hope it can lead to a cheap, finger-prick test providing early diagnoses – and help find treatments to slow down the disease. Charity Parkinson’s […]
A Secret Service agent monitors activity outside the federal courthouse in Wilmington, Delaware, as Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, attends a hearing on July 26, 2023. Mark Makela/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Mark Makela/Getty Images/Getty Images North America Law enforcement officials in California are asking for the public’s […]
Kobbie Mainoo has said confirmation Erik ten Hag will stay on as Manchester United manager gives players “peace of mind” and is targeting more trophies under the Dutchman next season. United ended months of speculation last week when deciding to retain Ten Hag following an end of season review, held in the days after beating […]
1 hour ago By Jane Deith and Alys Harte, BBC File on 4 Alex Smith Georgina, 16, is one of 601 children waiting for heart surgery in England The number of children receiving treatment in private hospitals across the UK rose by almost a quarter last year to more than 46,000, according to new data seen by […]