US Confiscation of Oil Tankers Under Scrutiny
BBC Verify has been closely monitoring the Marinera situation for several weeks. Merlyn Thomas offers further insights. Produced by Alex Dackevych. Verification by Kayleen Devlin, Josh Cheetham, Thomas Spencer and…
Starmer Affirms MPs’ Right to Vote on Ukraine Troop Deployment
Sir Keir Starmer has committed to holding a parliamentary vote on the deployment of British troops to oversee any agreement aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine. The Prime Minister…
Martin Clunes Set to Portray Huw Edwards in Upcoming Drama
Martin Clunes, renowned for his role in “Doc Martin,” is set to portray former BBC presenter Huw Edwards in an upcoming drama. The two-part factual series, tentatively titled “Power: The…
Carbon Capture Firm Secures Near £1 Million in Funding
The Carbon Removers, a firm specializing in carbon capture, has secured nearly £1 million in support from South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE). This funding will enable the Crocketford-based company to…
Iron Age War Trumpet and Boar Standard Unearthed in Rare Find
In a remarkable discovery, archaeologists have unearthed two exceptionally rare Iron Age artifacts at a single excavation site. The team from Pre-Construct Archaeology made the find last year while working…
Trump’s Greenland Threat Raises Hard Questions for NATO and the EU
On Tuesday, the Coalition of the Willing, comprised largely of European leaders, convened in Paris alongside representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to foster progress toward a lasting peace…
Smith Departs for 138 After Lengthy Innings
There was an error Josh Tongue has claimed the crucial wicket of Steve Smith, with the Australian batter caught behind for a well-compiled 138. This dismissal leaves Australia at 544-8,…
Stokes Forced off With Groin Injury
An unforeseen interruption occurred. Ben Stokes, the captain of the England cricket team, was compelled to leave the field due to a groin injury. This occurred during his 28th over…
Assisted Dying Advocates Seek More Time for Parliamentary Review of Proposed Legislation
Campaigners advocating for assisted dying are set to request the House of Lords to extend its sitting hours, either by starting earlier or finishing later, to ensure timely passage of…
Gibbs-White’s Late Penalty Seals West Ham’s Fate
There was an error Nottingham Forest secured a vital away victory against West Ham courtesy of a late penalty converted by Morgan Gibbs-White. The result leaves the Hammers precariously positioned,…