Watch: Thick smoke billows from South Korea car parts plant in deadly fire
At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured when a huge blaze engulfed a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon.
Russia’s school propaganda was highlighted by Oscar-winning film – but does it work?
Russia's school propaganda was highlighted by Oscar-winning film – but does it work? 4 hours ago ShareSave Olga Prosvirova,BBC News Russianand Nataliya Zotova,BBC News Russian ShareSave AFP via Getty Images When her seven-year-old daughter was told to learn a poem about Russia's "glorious army" for a school event, Nina from Moscow thought it was too […]
UK weather: fog and sunshine in the weekend forecast
Fog and sunshine in the weekend forecast as high pressure clings on Image source, BBC Weather Watchers / binny79 ByBen Rich Lead Weather Presenter Published 2 hours ago Dry weather will hold on across most parts of the UK this weekend. Sunny spells will continue in many areas but mist and fog patches will mean […]
Benfleet woman refused Australian visa over cystic fibrosis drug
A drug transformed my life. Now it's derailed my Australian dream 3 hours ago ShareSave Jodie HalfordEssex ShareSave John Fairhall/BBC Regan Sparks's health has been transformed by a drug to treat her cystic fibrosis (CF) – but its cost means she is not eligible for a visa to visit Australia When Regan Sparks was born […]
Newspaper headlines: ‘UK facing new tax hikes’ and ‘My Ricky’s last hug’
'UK facing new tax hikes' and 'My Ricky's last hug' 2 hours ago ShareSave ShareSave Several weekend editions of the papers lead with the economic impacts of the Middle East war on the UK, including rising interest rates, upward inflation pressure and speculation of tax increases. "UK facing new tax hikes over 'worst energy shock […]
NCP: Where did it all go wrong for the car park operator?
Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps – what went wrong for NCP 3 hours ago ShareSave Jemma CrewBusiness reporter ShareSave NurPhoto via Getty Images One of the UK's biggest car park companies collapsed into administration this week, leaving almost 700 jobs at risk. For many, their first reaction to the news was […]
Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54
Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54 23 minutes ago ShareSave Harry Sekulich ShareSave Getty Images US actor Nicholas Brendon, renowned for his starring role in the cult TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died aged 54. Brendon's family confirmed in a statement on social media "he passed in his sleep […]
Lily Allen’s West End Girl portrait goes on show at National Portrait Gallery
Lily Allen's West End Girl portrait goes on show at National Portrait Gallery 12 hours ago ShareSave ShareSave National Portrait Gallery Artist Nieves Gonzalez said she wanted to show Lily Allen's "strength, her wisdom, through the eyes of the contemporary women that we are" Paul GlynnCulture reporter The portrait of Lily Allen from the cover […]
Chuck Norris, martial artist and Hollywood movie star, dies aged 86
Chuck Norris, martial artist and Hollywood movie star, dies aged 86 2 hours ago ShareSave Paul GlynnCulture reporter ShareSave Behind the scenes of Walker, Texas Ranger with Chuck Norris Tributes have been pouring in from around the world to US martial artist and Hollywood action star Chuck Norris, who died aged 86. "He may have […]
Dame Jenni Murray: Former BBC Woman’s Hour host dies at 75
Dame Jenni Murray, former BBC Woman's Hour presenter, dies at 75 4 hours ago ShareSave Ian YoungsCulture reporter ShareSave Getty Images Broadcaster Dame Jenni Murray, who hosted BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour for more than three decades, has died at the age of 75. Dame Jenni joined the programme in 1987 and left in 2020 […]