Flights cancelled in Portugal and Spain due to power cut
A major power cut across large parts of Spain and Portugal has resulted in dozens of flights being cancelled as well as disruption to rail and road networks. Some 96…
Watch: Crew survives after powerboat goes airborne and crashes
The powerboat flipped several times before splashing down into Arizona’s Lake Havasu. Freedom One Racing, the boat’s builder, told BBC News that both drivers were treated, released, and are recovering…
Over 300 quango bosses paid more than the prime minister
Over 300 quango bosses received a higher salary than the prime minister last year, according to the TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA). Quango stands for quasi autonomous non-governmental organisations, which means they…
Suryavanshi, 14, makes history with stunning IPL century
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has 151 runs from three IPL matches this season Indian Premier League, Jaipur Gujarat Titans 209-4 (20 overs): Gill 84 (50), Buttler 50* (26) Rajasthan Royals 212-2 (15.5…
Suryavanshi, 14, makes history with stunning IPL century
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has 151 runs from three IPL matches this season Indian Premier League, Jaipur Gujarat Titans 209-4 (20 overs): Gill 84 (50), Buttler 50* (26) Rajasthan Royals 212-2 (15.5…
Knife crime could rise without funding – Met chief
Rates of knife crime, violence against women, and theft could rise in London without more government funding, the Metropolitan Police commissioner has warned. In a report, due to be presented…
More local grooming inquires expected – minister
Home Office minister Jess Phillips has said she expects there will be more local inquiries into grooming gangs than the five already announced. Phillips said she would provide more details…
Exeter suspend coaches Hunter and Hepher after record loss
Rob Hunter has been head coach for just four Premiership games Exeter have suspended head coach Rob Hunter and attack coach Ali Hepher following their record Premiership loss at Gloucester.…
UK government condemns ‘unacceptable’ Kneecap comments
The UK government has condemned alleged comments made by rap group Kneecap as “completely unacceptable” and suggested they should not be able to receive government funding. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch…
UK government condemns ‘unacceptable’ Kneecap comments
The UK government has condemned alleged comments made by rap group Kneecap as “completely unacceptable” and suggested they should not be able to receive government funding. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch…