Trump is not a lawyer
The 86-year-old justice gives her verdict on the president’s legal tweets Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has responded to Donald Trump’s call for the top US court to stop impeachment. “The president is not a lawyer,” she told the BBC in an exclusive interview, adding: “He’s not law trained.” In a wide-ranging conversation, she […]
A teenage murderer with far-right links
Met Police Danyal Hussein promised to “sacrifice” women in exchange for winning the lottery Danyal Hussein had just turned 18 when he launched a ferocious knife attack on strangers Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman as the sisters celebrated Ms Henry’s 46th birthday last summer. What prompted the teenager to commit such a horrific crime? Shortly […]
Australian Open 2023 results: Iga Swiatek loses to Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff out to Jelena Ostapenko
Poland’s Swiatek rose to the top of the world rankings last year following the retirement of Australia’s Ashleigh Barty, going on to win the French Open and US Open titles as she dominated the WTA Tour. She reached the Melbourne semi-finals last year and, after a remarkable 2022, returned aiming to be the first women […]
States of Guernsey launches digital economy survey for businesses
A survey has been launched for Guernsey organisations to feedback on the island’s digital economy. The survey, which went live this week, forms part of a study being carried out by PwC on behalf of the Committee for Economic Development. The committee seeks to provide up-to-date accurate detail on the size, role and opportunities of […]
British Museum given its most valuable gift ever with Chinese ceramics
PA Media Two 600-year-old David Vases are part of the £1bn gift The British Museum is to receive what is believed to be the highest-value gift ever received by a UK museum with the acquisition of £1bn worth of Chinese ceramics. Trustees of the Sir Percival David Foundation, which owns the works, are to donate […]
Asda and Boots urge reform of ‘broken’ rates system
Getty Images Bosses of more than 50 retailers including Asda and Boots have written to the chancellor urging him to change tax rules to boost the UK High Street. The group said it wanted him to fix the “broken business rates system”, which it called outdated. It said the tax had jumped by 50% since […]
Welsh Labour leadership: the latest
I start many of my broadcasts from Cardiff Bay at the moment talking about the intense levels of whatsapp activity behind the scenes between Labour AMs. That is not in doubt but there have also been plenty of elephant-in-the-room conversations at the assembly about anything but the forthcoming leadership contest. I am told it was […]
Tinder to introduce in-app background checks
Getty Images Swipe right for safety One of the world’s most popular dating apps is adding a background check feature to its platform in the US. Later this year, Tinder will allow users to view public records information of prospective dates using their name or mobile number. The move comes as user safety for digital […]
Australians get ‘right to disconnect’ after working hours
A “right to disconnect” rule has come into effect in Australia, offering relief to people who feel forced to take calls or read messages from employers after they finish their day’s work. The new law allows employees to ignore communications after hours if they choose to, without fear of being punished by their bosses. A […]
Bristol nightclub Motion may close due to lease expiration
One of the UK’s most renowned nightclubs has announced that it may be forced to close in 2025. Bosses at Motion, located in the centre of Bristol beside the river Avon, announced on Instagram earlier that its lease will end in July 2025. Motion is a Grade II listed industrial warehouse which has hosted events […]