Why has the US lost its AAA credit rating, and why does it matter?
EXPLAINER Why has the US lost its AAA credit rating, and why does it matter? Loss of Moody’s highest rating comes amid concerns about Washington’s widening budget deficit and fiscal…
Violent criminals could be let out early for good behaviour under new proposals
Violent criminals could be let out early for good behaviour under new proposals Just nowSima KotechaSenior UK Correspondent•@sima_kotechaAshitha NageshBBC News•@ashnagesh PA MediaThe Independent Sentencing Review warns that “we cannot build…
Chris Mason: Labour is still blaming the Conservatives
Chris Mason: Labour is still blaming the Conservatives 9 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBC Getty Images A year ago today, Rishi Sunak called the general election. I think the suit I…
‘Warzone’: Why Indian forces have launched a deadly assault on Maoists
EXPLAINER ‘Warzone’: Why Indian forces have launched a deadly assault on Maoists Rebels fighting against mining and militarisation are outnumbered by more than 40,000 forces deployed in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region.…
Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in Washington DC
The shooting unfolded as the victims were exiting an event at the Capital Jewish Museum.
Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead outside Jewish museum in Washington, DC
BREAKINGBREAKING, Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead outside Jewish museum in Washington, DC US Secretary of Homeland Security pledges to bring ‘depraved perpetrator’ to justice. An ambulance and police vehicles…
Governments condemn Israel for firing towards diplomats in West Bank
Governments condemn Israel for firing towards diplomats in West Bank Canada, UK, France and Mexico among countries to condemn Israeli forces for firing ‘warning shots’ near diplomats. Members of a…
UK sea temperatures soar after exceptionally warm Spring
UK sea temperatures soar after exceptionally warm Spring 12 minutes agoGeorgina RannardClimate and science reporter Getty Images Temperatures in the seas around the UK and Ireland have soared in the…
Ramaphosa keeps cool during Trump’s choreographed onslaught
Ramaphosa keeps cool during Trump’s choreographed onslaught 11 minutes agoGary O’DonoghueBBC News, Chief North America CorrespondentWatch: ‘Turn the lights down’ – how the Trump-Ramaphosa meeting took an unexpected turn Three…
Scientists propose novel way of treating mosquitoes for malaria
Normally the insects are targeted with insecticide, but US researchers say anti-malaria drugs absorbed through their legs can stop them spreading disease.