arts of the UK are poised for heavy rain and flooding over the next few days ahead of the arrival of Storm Ciarán. Flood warnings are in place across parts of England, Scotland and Wales, and there are also amber rain warnings in Northern Ireland. Ciarán is set to bring strong winds and heavy rain […]
Christmas Day killer Thomas Grant jailed for Lucy Clews murder
A man who “brutally” killed a grieving widow at her home on Christmas Day and sold her wedding ring to fund his drug habit has been jailed for life. Lucy Clews, 39, offered Thomas Grant a place to stay on Christmas Eve in 2021, when he told her he had nowhere else to go. She […]
New England Patriots vs. Washington Commanders: Date, kick-off time, stream info and how to watch the NFL on DAZN
The 3-5 Washington Commanders visit the 2-6 New England Patriots this Sunday. The Patriots come home after a damaging 31-17 defeat to the Miami Dolphins. New England’s season is meandering towards an irrelevant conclusion. For the Commanders, they pushed the Philadelphia Eagles in a thrilling 38-31 loss. Young quarterback Sam Howell demonstra
Tai chi may slow Parkinson’s symptoms for years, study finds
Tai chi may help slow down the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease for several years, a Chinese study suggests. Those who practised the martial art twice a week had fewer complications and better quality of life than those who didn’t, the researchers say. Parkinson’s is a progressive brain disease which leads to tremors and slow movem
James Bulger: Jon Venables parole hearing to be held in private
One of the two killers of James Bulger has been granted a private hearing to decide whether he should be released from prison. It means Jon Venables’ hearing before a Parole Board panel next month will take place behind closed doors. The board will decide if Venables is safe to live in the community or […]
Jasper the cat: Tributes to three-legged feline hospital greeter
ributes have been paid to a three-legged cat who was well known for greeting patients and staff at a hospital. Jasper, a ginger tabby, “worked” as a senior liaison officer at Bassetlaw Hospital in Nottinghamshire, which was across the road from where he lived. He visited on an almost daily basis and could often be […]
V&A: Elton John and David Furnish’s photography collection to go on display
Photographs from Elton John and David Furnish’s private collection are due to go on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) next year. Fragile Beauty will span from the 1950s to today and include portraits of jazz musicians Miles Davis and Chet Baker, and actress Marilyn Monroe. The exhibition will also feature historic moments [&
Week 3: BBC correspondents answer your questions on the conflict between Israel and Hamas
It’s been three weeks since Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, killing 1,400 people. Israel has retaliated with intense bombing on the Gaza Strip, which the Hamas-run health ministry says has killed more than 5,000 people. Western leaders have been visiting Israel to show their support for the country – and to ask Israeli
Ukraine war: Kyiv troop build-up reported across Dnipro river
In its report on Thursday morning, the General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine said Russia had carried out air strikes on Pishchanivka in the past 24 hours. It provided no details on whether there were any Ukrainian troops in or near the village. Hours earlier, the ISW quoted Russian sources as claiming that “likely […]
Electoral politics begin to bite into Ukraine support
Ukraine is fighting Russia on many fronts. And just as progress on the battlefield is hard won, so too these days are its diplomatic gains. Since Russia’s invasion last year, Western support for Kyiv has remained largely strong. But cracks are beginning to form in the pro-Ukraine alliance. The United States is Ukraine’s greatest support