Families reunite with bodies of missing British soldiers
BBC Michael Northey’s father was one of four soldiers killed in the Korean War to have been successfully identified From his wheelchair, Michael Northey watches quietly over his father’s grave, and lays a flower for the very first time. “This is the closest I’ve been to him in 70 years, which is ridiculous,” he jokes […]
Are US hunters becoming an endangered species?
Getty Images A hunter returns home with a deer on his car in 1940 Fewer and fewer Americans are taking up hunting every year, prompting some advocates to express concern for the future of the pastime, as well as the wildlife and nature conservation that hunters’ fees support, writes Jonathan Berr. Hunting has become a […]
‘I was fair and I was honest’ as first minister
Carwyn Jones said he had “never shied away from difficult decisions or tried to conceal them in any way” as first minister Carwyn Jones has said he wants to be remembered as being a “fair and honest” first minister after almost a decade at the helm of Welsh politics. Mr Jones, 51, will step down […]
The computers rejecting your job application
Pymetrics The online tests from the company Pymetrics typically take 25 minutes Frankly, it was a little stressful to know that my application was being judged by a computer and not by a human being. A professional journalist, I had recently applied for a new job, and for the first part of the recruitment process […]
Defence firms ‘need reassuring’ that big orders will be long-term
Saab Defence firm won a £223m order for an anti-tank missile system from the UK After years of declining defence spending in many Western countries, the war in Ukraine since 2022 has led to a huge increase. While Nato member states are not directly involved in the conflict, support for Kyiv has ramped up production […]
‘I spent 15 years as silent Nurse Tash on BBC’s Doctors’
Maria Pike Maria said her role as “the silent nurse” had been a “huge part” of her life “If there’s any budding writers that need a little blonde nurse to make the background look busy, give me a shout,” laughs Maria Pike. For almost 15 years, she has been the quiet star of the popular […]
Transcripts of president’s speech and Democrats’ response
President Trump: Mexico will indirectly pay for the wall via a new trade deal It was swiftly followed by a response from the Democrats’ House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer, who oppose his plan. The stand-off has partially shut down government. Here is a transcript of what they said: President Donald […]
Sajid Javid warns tech giants over footage
PA Social media companies have been told to “clean up their platforms” or be prepared to face the “force of the law” by Home Secretary Sajid Javid. The warning comes after a gunman who killed 49 people at two mosques in New Zealand filmed the attack and live-streamed it directly to Facebook. The live-stream of […]
World Track Cycling Championships: GB’s Katie Archibald wins omnium title
Katie Archibald won Great Britain’s first gold medal at this year’s World Championships after securing a dominant victory in the women’s omnium. Archibald finished on 137 points after backing up wins in the scratch, tempo and elimination races with a measured ride in the climactic points race. Belgium’s Lotte Kopecky finished second with Italy’s Elisa […]
Forest of Dean music charity ‘transforming’ lives
BBC Elissa got involved in singing and podcasting with the support of The Music Works A charity that works with disadvantaged young people to make music has opened a new recording studio. The Music Works offers mentoring to youngsters across Gloucestershire, many of whom have challenging circumstances. “I would almost say it’s been almost a […]