Turkey’s soft-spoken Kemal Kilicdaroglu takes on powerful Erdogan
Mahmut Serdar Alakus/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Slowly but surely Kemal Kilicdaroglu has changed Turkey’s opposition Republican People’s Party into a vote-winner Kemal Kilicdaroglu, 74, is in the fight of his career. He has mounted the strongest opposition challenge to Turkey’s most powerful man, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, since he took power more than 20 years ago, but […]
Shannon and Cheriece Hylton target athletics success – ‘It’s our time to step up’
Katarina Johnson-Thompson won her first global gold at the World Indoor Championships in January while Andrew Pozzi won the 60m hurdles. Zharnel Hughes was disqualified at the Commonwealth Games after crossing the line first in the men’s 200m but Dina Asher-Smith won bronze in the women’s 200m. The 4x100m relay teams both claimed medals at […]
Events held to discuss digital landlines change in Cornwall
BT is holding a number of events across Cornwall to talk to customers about how landlines will be changing over the coming years. The sessions are designed to raise awareness about the change from analogue to digital landlines by the end of January 2027. The events will take place in Newquay, Penzance, Falmouth, Looe, Launceston […]
Fuel shortage could affect NHS care in Wales, says union
Dilys Hughes says the service station had to close to make sure local people were not hit by the rush NHS patients could be affected if nurses and other medical staff are unable to get fuel, a union has warned. Some nurses had faced aggression when trying to identify themselves as key workers at stations, […]
‘I have full confidence in first minister’
BBC Ian Blackford said Nicola Sturgeon had not sought to mislead anyone SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has thrown his support behind Nicola Sturgeon, saying she has not broken the ministerial code. The first minister has been accused of misleading parliament over when she knew about harassment allegations against her predecessor, Alex Salmond. In six […]
Facebook reveals digital currency details
Facebook Using the Calibra payments system will be as easy as texting, Facebook says Social media giant Facebook has unveiled plans to launch a new digital currency, called Libra, next year. It said people would be able to make payments with the currency via its own apps, as well as on messaging service WhatsApp. Firms […]
Rising heptathlete Niamh Emerson bids to emulate Jessica Ennis-Hill
Emerson could take a big step forward towards that mark in Gotzis this weekend. Not only is the Austrian venue known for its fast track, it is also highly-competitive given it regularly attracts the best multi-eventers in the world. A personal best would only increase the hype, but Emerson is adamant she won’t be buckling […]
Manchester hosts Shawn Mendes, Raye and Rita Ora
MTV Rita Ora will host the global awards bonanza for the third time Stars will descend on Manchester on Sunday for this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards, with a cast list including Shawn Mendes, Raye and South African singer Tyla. Pop star Rita Ora will host the ceremony, which is being staged in the UK […]
Guaidó calls on supporters to take to streets over blackouts
AFP Juan Guaidó says preparations are under way for a mass mobilisation of opposition supporters Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaidó has called on his supporters to take to the streets in protest at nationwide power cuts. He also told followers to prepare for a final push to try to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro. The power […]
The Indians celebrating Kashmir’s new status
AMBEDKAR VICHAR MANCH India’s decision to revoke special autonomous status for the part of Kashmir it controls was met with outrage by the opposition and dismay by many others – but large numbers of Indians have been celebrating, writes BBC Gujarati’s Dipalkumar Shah. In Kashmir, an unprecedented military presence on the streets and a state-wide […]