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- Black veteran wrongly called thief and banned from every Morrisonson November 8, 2024 at 11:00 pm
Jez Daniels was buying wine and chocolates when store staff approached him.
- Ireland lose to NZ in first home defeat since 2021on November 8, 2024 at 10:54 pm
Damian McKenzie scores six penalties as New Zealand inflict Ireland’s first home defeat since 2021 with victory at Aviva Stadium.
- Divided Arizona contends with Trump’s sweeping border planon November 8, 2024 at 10:38 pm
The state is likely to be one places seeing a shift under the president-elect’s immigration policies.
- Moment vehicle explodes on quiet New York streeton November 8, 2024 at 10:11 pm
Officials are still investigating the cause of the blast, which damaged homes and vehicles.
- Police inquiry after boy shaken as baby dies aged 9on November 8, 2024 at 9:51 pm
North Yorkshire Police says it is investigating the cause of Bradley Nelson’s death last month.
BBC News BBC News – World
- Who’s in the frame to join Trump’s new top team?on November 8, 2024 at 9:45 pm
Susie Wiles has been appointed chief of staff as the transition team vets other candidates for key roles.
- FBI investigates racist text messages sent to black people across USon November 8, 2024 at 9:04 pm
The messages tell recipients they have been selected “to pick cotton” or “chosen to be a slave”, authorities say.
- US charges man over alleged Iranian plot to kill Trumpon November 8, 2024 at 7:50 pm
The US government alleges Iran’s Revolutionary Guard instructed someone to devise a plan to kill Trump.
- We must not turn blind eye to antisemitism, says Dutch king after attacks on Israeli football fanson November 8, 2024 at 6:53 pm
Willem-Alexander says Jewish people must feel safe in the Netherlands after Israeli football supporters come under attack.
- Beyoncé passes Jay-Z in all-time Grammy nominationson November 8, 2024 at 6:25 pm
The pop star was previously tied with her husband for the most nominations ever on 88 each.
BBC News BBC News – UK
- Police inquiry after boy shaken as baby dies aged 9on November 8, 2024 at 9:51 pm
North Yorkshire Police says it is investigating the cause of Bradley Nelson’s death last month.
- Watchdog to review police handling of Al Fayed abuse claimson November 8, 2024 at 9:22 pm
The Independent Office for Police Conduct will review two cases the Met Police investigated in 2008 and 2013.
- Strictly contestant’s MSP husband saves man’s lifeon November 8, 2024 at 7:21 pm
Dr Sandesh Gulhane, husband of TV doctor Punam Krishan, gave the man CPR at the Scottish Parliament.
- Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exportson November 8, 2024 at 7:06 pm
The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump carries out his tariff threats, researchers say.
- Watch: June Spencer recounts her lifetime on The Archerson November 8, 2024 at 5:39 pm
The radio star, who played Peggy Woolley in The Archers, has died aged 105.
BBC News BBC News – Business
- Watchdog to review police handling of Al Fayed abuse claimson November 8, 2024 at 9:22 pm
The Independent Office for Police Conduct will review two cases the Met Police investigated in 2008 and 2013.
- Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exportson November 8, 2024 at 7:06 pm
The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump carries out his tariff threats, researchers say.
- Baby milk price promotion ban should end, watchdog suggestson November 8, 2024 at 4:43 pm
Many parents opt for more expensive baby milk, equating higher costs with better quality, the watchdog found.
- Bolt drivers win right to holiday and minimum wageon November 8, 2024 at 3:13 pm
Thousands of drivers on ride-hailing and food delivery app Bolt have won a legal claim to be classed as workers.
- China is trying to fix its economy – Trump could derail those planson November 8, 2024 at 11:11 am
Trump won the election on a platform of steep import taxes, including tariffs as high as 60% on China.
BBC News BBC News – Politics
- Reform to challenge Labour at Senedd poll – Farageon November 8, 2024 at 6:35 pm
Nigel Farage says Reform will be Labour’s “main challenger” in 2026 at the party’s Welsh conference.
- O’Neill ‘understands’ hurt over Remembrance Sunday eventon November 8, 2024 at 6:01 pm
Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill responds to criticism over her attendance at a Remembrance Sunday event.
- Rise in teenage problem gamblers, says surveyon November 8, 2024 at 5:18 pm
More than 60% of young people have also seen or heard gambling advertising, a big increase on last year.
- Starmer picks Blair aide Powell as security adviseron November 8, 2024 at 4:50 pm
Jonathan Powell will replace Sir Tim Barrow, who has held the role since September 2022.
- Lammy dismisses past criticism of Trump as ‘old news’on November 8, 2024 at 4:29 pm
The foreign secretary previously called Trump a “tyrant” and “xenophobic” when he was a backbench MP.
BBC News BBC News – Health
- Baby milk price promotion ban should end, watchdog suggestson November 8, 2024 at 4:43 pm
Many parents opt for more expensive baby milk, equating higher costs with better quality, the watchdog found.
- Thousands of lung cancer cases detected in lorry clinicson November 8, 2024 at 12:02 am
Specially adapted lorries have been visiting towns to offer NHS checks in the community.
- Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrifiedon November 7, 2024 at 5:34 pm
Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.
- Australia plans social media ban for under-16son November 7, 2024 at 12:59 am
The government says it wants to mitigate the “harm” social media is inflicting on children.
- NICE stresses HRT as first-line menopause treatmenton November 7, 2024 at 12:11 am
Information on the menopause drugs’ benefits and risks have been included in updated guidance.
BBC News BBC News – Family & Education
- The robots helping children go back to schoolon November 8, 2024 at 6:43 am
Robots are used to help support children who struggle emotionally going to school.
- The simple exam tweaks that can completely change liveson November 8, 2024 at 12:01 am
Schools are struggling to cope with the logistical hurdles and cost required to make the adjustments.
- How a Chinese maths ‘prodigy’ unravelled in cheating stormon November 7, 2024 at 11:06 pm
A 17-year-old student was hailed as a genius, until it emerged she’d cheated.
- Educating Greater Manchester head teacher bannedon November 7, 2024 at 5:28 pm
Drew Povey’s school was featured on the 2017 Channel 4 documentary series.
- Adopted children to have closer contact with birth familieson November 7, 2024 at 2:23 am
“Letterbox” contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.
BBC News BBC News – Science & Environment
- COP29 chief exec filmed promoting fossil fuel dealson November 8, 2024 at 6:06 am
Undercover filming shows COP29 chief exec discussing new oil and gas projects ahead of climate summit.
- This year set to be first to breach 1.5C global warming limiton November 7, 2024 at 3:22 am
It is also set to be the world’s first breach of 1.5C of warming across an entire calendar year.
- Trump victory is a major setback for climate action, experts sayon November 7, 2024 at 3:11 am
Trump’s election will hit immediate efforts to tackle climate change, experts say – but the longer-term effect is less certain.
- William announces Earthshot winners in Cape Townon November 6, 2024 at 8:49 pm
Fifteen finalists, from countries including Kenya, Indonesia, the UK and Nepal, were competing for a £1 million Earthshot Awards prize.
- Politicians not ambitious enough to save nature, say scientistson November 2, 2024 at 3:57 pm
Representatives of 196 countries have been meeting in Cali, Colombia, as part of the COP biodiversity summit.
BBC News BBC News – Technology
- Up close with the 300 tonne driverless truckson November 8, 2024 at 12:03 am
Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.
- Roblox announces new safety features for under-13son November 7, 2024 at 10:28 am
The gaming platform has previously been criticised for allowing young users to be exposed to harmful content.
- What Elon Musk could gain from Trump’s presidencyon November 7, 2024 at 10:01 am
One of the president-elect’s most visible supporters, Musk could be given a role in Trump’s White House.
- Australia plans social media ban for under-16son November 7, 2024 at 12:59 am
The government says it wants to mitigate the “harm” social media is inflicting on children.
- Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog sayson November 5, 2024 at 10:11 am
It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK’s biggest mobile network is to go ahead.
BBC News BBC News – Culture
- Beyoncé passes Jay-Z in all-time Grammy nominationson November 8, 2024 at 6:25 pm
The pop star was previously tied with her husband for the most nominations ever on 88 each.
- Grammy nominations 2025: Who’s up for the biggest prizes?on November 8, 2024 at 6:11 pm
See the list of nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards, which will take place in February 2025.
- Watch: June Spencer recounts her lifetime on The Archerson November 8, 2024 at 5:39 pm
The radio star, who played Peggy Woolley in The Archers, has died aged 105.
- June Spencer: Veteran Archers star who found art could imitate lifeon November 8, 2024 at 1:58 pm
The actress was the last surviving original cast member of BBC Radio 4 serial The Archers.
- The Archers radio star June Spencer dies aged 105on November 8, 2024 at 1:57 pm
The actress played matriarch Peggy Woolley in BBC Radio 4’s long-running drama from 1951 until 2022.