Ruth Clegg Health and wellbeing reporter Cara Hallinan Cara is stockpiling ahead of the ban and says she is hoping to buy enough disposable vapes to last her through the summer Cara Hallinan says she and many of her friends are feeling very nervous about the looming disposable vape ban. In fact, she says: „I’m […]
Reform UK prepares for real power on a council it now dominates
Alex Forsyth Political correspondent Hannah Capella Senior political producer BBC In a conference suite on the fourth floor of Lancashire County Council’s headquarters, Joshua Roberts smiles as he is handed his new badge. The 27-year-old’s photo ID includes his name and new title – Lancashire County Councillor – and hangs off a lanyard that’s coincidentally […]
EU calls for US trade deal based on ‚respect‘ after Trump’s tariff threats
EPA EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic warned that Europeans „stand ready to defend our interests“ The European Union’s trade chief said the 27-member bloc is committed to securing a trade deal with the US based on „respect“ not „threats“. It comes after US President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 50% tariff on all goods […]
Kneecap defiant at first major gig since terror charge
Paul Glynn Culture reporter Getty Images Kneecap fans turned out in force on Friday to support the Irish-language hip-hop trio at their biggest ever festival headline gig, which came just days after a band member was charged with a terror offence. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was charged by the Metropolitan Police for having allegedly displayed […]
San Diego airport experienced glitches before fatal plane crash
Getty Images Investigators are examining whether foggy conditions and technical glitches at a San Diego airport that cut off lights meant to guide pilots may have played a role in a fatal plane crash. A Cessna 550 crashed early Thursday into a residential neighbourhood, burning cars and destroying at least one home. Authorities say all […]
‚Rayner on the Rampage‘ and ‚My big sister Kate‘
Concerns over government spending cuts lead a couple of front pages. The Daily Mail reports that Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is „at war“ with Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves over plans to slash her department’s budget. The paper says the housing secretary was involved in a „series of increasingly heated meetings“, where […]
King’s big moment in Canada after Trump row
Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent Reuters The King is visiting Canada after President Trump said it should be part of the US „This is a big deal for the King to do this,“ says Jeremy Kinsman, former Canadian high commissioner to the UK, as King Charles prepares for a historic visit showing support for Canada, which […]
Can Trump’s pricey ‚Golden Dome‘ missile defence system be done?
Bernd Debusmann Jr BBC News, White House Getty Images Trump said the Golden Dome will be completed by the end of his term. Warheads raining down from beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. Faster-than-sound cruise missiles striking US infrastructure. Sky-high nuclear blasts. These are just some of the nightmarish scenarios that experts warn could come true if […]
Rebuked by Donald Trump but praised in South Africa
Nick Ericsson BBC World Service Reuters President Trump doubled down on his unfounded claims of a white genocide in a remarkable meeting with President Ramaphosa South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa and his delegation went to Washington this week hoping for a boost and a reset after months of acrimony with the Donald Trump administration. Instead […]
Hectic two weeks leaves Russia confident
Steve Rosenberg Russia editor PAVEL BEDNYAKOV/POOL/AFP via Getty It’s 2:30am. Inside the Kremlin walls I’m wandering alone through the vast grounds trying – and failing – to find my way out. I spot a checkpoint, approach and show my passport. „Nyet vykhoda!“ [„No exit!“] replies the guard. He points in the opposite direction. I walk […]