The model, British tech and Russia’s war machine
Instagram Part-time model Valeria Baigascina appears to have a jet-set lifestyle High-tech equipment made by a UK firm worth $2.1m (£1.6m) has been sold to companies in Russia connected to the military, customs documents seen by BBC News suggest. The documents indicate the British-made camera lenses were shipped by a company registered in Kyrgyzstan, apparently […]
US trade deal ‘won’t mean lower food standards’
BBC International Trade Secretary Liz Truss said the UK would not be ‘negotiating away’ its food standards International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has denied the UK is preparing to water down its food safety standards in order to reach a trade deal with the US. “We will not be negotiating that away as part of […]
Only one in four children in Wales tell family about online life
Only 28% of schoolchildren in Wales tell their families about their online lives, according to a new report. The survey found “rude and aggressive” and “toxic” behaviour was experienced by youngsters on digital platforms. The research for the Children’s Commissioner for Wales Rocio Cifuentes quizzed young people aged seven to 18 from 16 counties. Children […]
Jean McConville’s son says Disney drama is ‘horrendous’
Disney Say Nothing premiered on streaming services last week Michael McConville has said that the portrayal of his mother’s murder and secret burial by the IRA in a new Disney drama is “horrendous” and “cruel”. Say Nothing, which is based on a book by Patrick Radden Keefe of the same title, tells the stories of […]
Fyffes shuts Coventry site after outbreak
Google Fyffes said the safety of all workers was its “number one priority” Banana supplier Fyffes has shut a distribution centre after 20 more staff tested positive for Covid-19, taking the total to 30. Fyffes said it was putting “enhanced infection control measures” in place and stopping normal operations at the site in Walsgrave, Coventry, […]
Australian minister Greg Hunt accused of misogyny
Getty Images Australian Health Minister Greg Hunt has apologised for using “strong language” An Australian government minister has apologised for swearing repeatedly at the mayor of a Northern Territory town. Health Minister Greg Hunt said he was wrong to use “strong language” during a private conversation with Katherine Mayor Fay Miller in December. Ms Miller […]
Five charts about the fortunes of the Chinese family
BBC In the five years since President Xi Jinping moved to the helm, China has become richer and more powerful. But what has this growth meant for the fate and fortunes of the ordinary Chinese family? As China’s most powerful decision-makers meet to set the course of the nation for the next five years and […]
Kent leaders call for ‘urgent action’ on new EU border checks
GETTY IMAGES Kent councils are asking for government support ahead of new EU Entry Exit System checks Kent council leaders have warned the new government of the need for “urgent action” to reduce potential disruption across the county when new EU border checks are introduced. The Entry Exit System (EES), which is due to take […]
Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump’s return
Getty Images Russia has resumed large-scale missile strikes on Ukraine as it seeks to maximise its military advantage In a matter of days US President Joe Biden’s administration and Russia have made separate – but significant – moves aimed at influencing the outcome of the war in Ukraine, two months ahead of Donald Trump’s return […]
Stafford farmer told to dump milk
BBC Henry Bloxham said he was worried the shortage will lead to a lack of milk on the shelves A dairy farmer said he was told to dump his milk after a shortage of lorry drivers meant it could not be collected. Henry Bloxham said he and other farmers were told by a haulage firm […]