Germany’s one million Syrians at centre of fierce political debate over future
Reuters Syrian refugees in Germany have celebrated the downfall of Bashar al-Assad Across Germany Syrians have been celebrating in the streets the downfall of former president Bashar al-Assad. But now many will be feeling less euphoric, as some politicians question their future in Germany. There are around a million people with a Syrian passport in […]
France to ban culling of unwanted male chicks by end of 2021
AFP An estimated seven billion unwanted male chicks are killed each year France has pledged to outlaw the practice of culling unwanted male chicks by the end of 2021, as part of animal welfare reforms. About seven billion male chicks – not wanted for meat or eggs – are killed around the world each year, […]
MPs travel to US on fake news mission
Getty Images Members of the UK’s Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Committee are in Washington to grill Facebook, Google and Twitter about fake news on their platforms. The hearing will question senior executives about possible Russian meddling in the British elections. Prime Minister Theresa May has accused Russia of “weaponising information”. Several of the executives […]
Restrict toilet access on flights, new rules suggest
Getty Images Data on how the coronavirus can spread between aircraft passengers is in short supply Air passengers should have restricted access to toilets on flights as part of wide-ranging coronavirus safety recommendations, a UN agency has said. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) guidelines also include limiting or suspending food and drink services on […]
Nicola Sturgeon defends her record at final FMQs
Nicola Sturgeon addresses the Holyrood chamber for the last time as first minister Nicola Sturgeon has defended her record in government during her final First Minister’s Questions. The first minister was accused of failures on education, drug deaths, NHS waiting lists and ferries in her 286th weekly session. Ms Sturgeon said she was “very proud” […]
Scratch and sniff landmine detection
Jonathan Kalan HeroRat (Copyright: Jonathan Kalan) Meet the giant Africa rats with a remarkable skill, which allows them to safely clear large areas filled with deadly landmines. When the first of Apopo’s furry and four-legged HeroRats were released into a landmine-ridden field of Mozambique, there was understandable skepticism among the various government officials in attendance. […]
Bristol City Women 0-2 Chelsea Ladies
Chelsea’s title success gave them their fifth major crown in the club’s history and their second in 11 days. Hayes’ side – who reached the Champions league semi-finals this term – had never won a trophy prior to her arrival in 2012, but this is the second double of her tenure, matching their efforts from […]
The ‘poetry of concrete’ and the tragedy of a broken bridge
Getty Images It’s one year since part of a motorway bridge outside Genoa collapsed, as cars and lorries sped across it. Dozens fell off the edge, tumbling 45m to the ground below, resulting in 43 deaths. Here, seven of those closely affected tell their stories. On 13 August 2018, Emmanuel Diaz and his brother Henry […]
What does guidance mean for NI businesses?
PA Media Cashless payments are the preferred method by most businesses now Some sectors of NI’s economy are set to reopen within days after closing down at the start of the coronavirus outbreak in March. Resuming trade in this new normal brings many challenges and unknowns. BBC News NI looks at the guidance given to […]
What if a pandemic strikes?
Global transformers: What if a pandemic strikes? Gaia Vince is exploring events that could radically alter our planet. First up, we are overdue a pandemic, so what would happen if we are hit by one? Over the past century, humans have been transforming the planet so profoundly that we are pushing it into a new […]