Humza Yousaf’s in-laws who were trapped in Gaza arrive back in Scotland
Humza Yousaf Humza Yousaf posted a photo of the family’s reunion on X, formerly Twitter Humza Yousaf’s in-laws have arrived back in Scotland after being trapped for four weeks in Gaza. The family of Scotland’s first minister were reunited after they managed to cross into Egypt on Friday. Elizabeth El-Nakla and her husband Maged – […]
Chief constable calls for greater enforcement powers
Reuters Derbyshire Police say they regularly receive complaints about how e-scooters are being ridden Derbyshire’s Chief Constable says she wants her officers to have more powers to tackle e-scooters. Rachel Swann said the force regularly receives complaints from the public about them being ridden illegally and in an anti-social manner. The county’s top police officer […]
The ‘cheesy’ row over pizza toppings tax in India
Getty Images A GST court has ruled pizza toppings attract a higher tax than the pizza itself It can be a challenge to get the right mix of toppings that makes a pizza delicious. An overload of toppings could make the dough soggy and a wrong mix can affect the flavour. But in August, an […]
Why is going to the cinema suddenly OK?
AFP Saudis are avid consumers of Western films – but until recently had to watch in private Saudi Arabia is about to open its first cinema for 35 years, showing the film Black Panther. After being banned for decades, why is it now OK to go to the movies? Saudi Arabia’s decision to end its […]
Jamie Roberts: Former Wales centre among new WRU board members
Roberts played 94 times for his country, toured twice with the Lions and won two Grand Slams and three Six Nations Championship with Wales, all while studying medicine at Cardiff University and, later, gaining further degrees from both Loughborough and Cambridge Universities. “As a recently retired international player I have an immense passion for Welsh […]
Rowing records and fantasy festivals
Wild Waves A new record for rowing across the Pacific Ocean has been set It has been a week of big wins, Olympic updates and a look at how technology is changing the work place. Celebrations were in full force after a rowing record across the Pacific Ocean was set by athlete Jessica Oliver from […]
Ariana Grande says she channelled personal loss into Wicked role
Universal Ariana Grande (left) forms a friendship as Glinda with Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba Ariana Grande has told the BBC that she channelled her personal feelings of loss when filming Wicked. “Losing someone you love is something we’ve all unfortunately had to experience – and sometimes we have the privilege to say goodbye and […]
United States suspends all Brazilian meat imports
Reuters Brazil is the world’s largest beef exporter The United States has suspended Brazilian meat imports over “recurring concerns about the safety of products intended for the American market”. Several countries banned Brazilian meat in March, when prosecutors said health inspectors there had been taking bribes to approve sub-standard meat. The US didn’t impose a […]
Oakengates swimming pool reopens after 10 months
A swimming pool which closed for 10 months for maintenance and energy-saving works has reopened. The scheme at Oakengates Leisure Centre, Telford, Shropshire, included installing an energy efficient roof covering, heat pump technology and a new ceiling and insulation in the pool area. The £2.2m investment began in September as part of what Telford and […]
Food firms warn of product shortages if CO2 deal not agreed
Getty Images Food and drink firms have raised fears over shortages as a deal that secured vital carbon dioxide (CO2) supplies is about to end without an extension. CO2 is used for keeping packaged food fresh, to stun pigs and chickens before slaughter and in fizzy drinks. A supply chain crisis was averted last year […]