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The teenagers pulled from the sea and accused of terrorism
BBC/Joanna Demarco Lamin squints at the sun as he points across the harbour. “This place reminds me of the worst day of my life,” he…
‘Lying talent agent left us without cash and hope’
JAMIE FISHER / BBC Opportunities were pouring in: Netflix, soaps and well-paying TV adverts. Actor Thea Beyleveld was excited to see her new talent agent,…
‘We’ve had 20 cancellations in one weekend’
Damian Wawrzyniak Damian Wawrzyniak is worried about the impact on Christmas trading “We had 20 cancellations over the weekend, mostly for Christmas parties. Customers were…
Is testosterone the best anti-ageing drug?
(Thinkstock) The best reads from around the web, including whether the male hormone is the best drug to combat ageing, how Twitter is making millions…
Women’s T20 World Cup: Shafali Verma, India’s 16-year-old ‘rock star’
The big questions for most 16-year-olds are usually straightforward. College or sixth form? Go out or stay in? Or, crucially, can you convince your parents…
The fight to save Sri Lanka’s natural flood buffers
Nazly Ahmed Thalangama Wetland in Colombo used to be filled with rubbish but is now teeming with life (Credit: Nazly Ahmed) Sri Lanka’s capital is…
Dawson’s creek actor reveals cancer
American actor James Van Der Beek says he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The 47-year-old, known for starring in the TV series Dawson’s Creek and…
New first minister denies government influence can be bought
Senedd Commission Vaughan Gething made his debut appearance at first minister’s questions on Tuesday Vaughan Gething has offered assurances that influence in his government cannot…
10 TV shows to watch this December
Jay Maidment/ Netflix From pitch-black comedy Landscapers to crime-drama Aranyak and Sex and The City reboot And Just Like That, Amy Charles lists this festive…
Neighbours prepare for end of power station
BBC The power station has loomed large in Mary Weston-Webb’s life The UK’s last remaining coal-fired power station will close down for good in two…