Aftershocks of anger and grief in the quake-hit nation
Goktay Koraltan/BBC Crying out in grief for her son, killed in the earthquakes, Fethiye Keklik blamed corrupt officials and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan There is no election fever in the ancient city of Antakya in southern Turkey – just rubble and torment. “What I want from the ballot box is his dead body and nothing […]
Bristol mothers aiming to make music industry more inclusive
Jenny Lindfors Jenny Lindfors said juggling motherhood with her music career has been a “real challenge” When Jenny Lindfors gave birth to her daughter people assumed her music career would “take a backseat”. Yet the singer-songwriter from Bristol found herself more inspired than ever. Through her writing, she began channelling the emotions, struggles and successes […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail for third time in New York
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail for the third time by a judge in New York City. Two judges previously denied Mr Combs’s release from custody, primarily due to concerns about potential witness tampering, deeming it a significant risk if he was freed before trial, which is scheduled for May 2025. Mr Combs is […]
Debenhams rushes out statement to reassure investors
Getty Images Debenhams has rushed out a statement to try to reassure investors over its finances, but says annual profits will be below June’s downgraded forecast. Shares plunged 16% after the company confirmed on Sunday it had appointed KPMG to help improve its performance. The chain said on Monday that KPMG would help maximise shareholder […]
Bob Hawke ‘asked daughter to keep rape claim secret’
Getty Images Rosslyn (far left) pictured with Bob Hawke and his wife Hazel in 1987 The daughter of former Australian PM Bob Hawke has alleged she was raped in the 1980s but he asked her to stay silent to avoid harming his career. She says she was raped by Bill Landeryou, an MP in Hawke’s […]
I wrote a Grammy-nominated hit in my Glasgow bedroom
Story Shop Blair Ferguson has been nominated for a Grammy for his work on SZA’s Snooze A 20-year-old music producer whose career began in his Glasgow bedroom is in the running for a Grammy award. Despite being relatively unknown in his home country, Blair Ferguson has worked alongside stars such as Justin Bieber and Diddy. […]
How Canada became a car theft capital of the world
Getty Images Retractable bollards seen here installed in a private Toronto driveway to prevent car theft Logan LaFreniere woke up one October morning in 2022 to an empty driveway. His brand new Ram Rebel truck was missing. His security camera captured two hooded men breaking into the pickup in the dead of night outside of […]
Gregg Wallace steps aside from Masterchef as host as allegations are investigated
BBC/Shine TV Gregg Wallace is to step away from presenting MasterChef while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated, the show’s production company has said. It comes after BBC News sent a letter to Wallace’s representatives on Tuesday setting out allegations of inappropriate sexual comments by 13 people who worked with him across a range of […]
Food shortages could be permanent, warns industry body
Getty Images Labour shortages in the food industry means consumers may not be able to find the products they like in supermarkets, an industry boss has warned. “The just-in-time system is no longer working and I don’t think it’ll work again,” Food and Drink Federation (FDF) boss Ian Wright said at an Institute for Government […]
Kent Cricket club appeals for more women volunteers
Jessie Casson/Getty Images The club said they needed extra female volunteers in all areas of the club A cricket club is appealing for more women volunteers to get involved with the sport. Kent Cricket has issued a “rallying cry” to help it through “a period of exponential growth”. On its website, the club said it […]