Train leaves with stranded migrants
BBC The special train is carrying 1.200 workers The first train carrying migrant workers stranded by a nationwide lockdown in India has left the southern state of Telangana. The 24-coach train, carrying 1,200 passengers, is travelling non-stop to eastern Jharkhand state. Earlier this week, India said millions of people stranded by the lockdown can return […]
Euro 2022: What will be lasting impact of European Women’s Championship?
Euro 2022 has been a huge success for England – both on and off the pitch. The Lionesses captivated the nation with a swashbuckling run that ended with an extra-time victory over Germany in the final of a tournament which has attracted record crowds, carnival atmospheres and unprecedented media coverage for the sport. Women’s football […]
Our rapists should admit guilt before they get parole
BBC Ellie Wilson and Hannah McLaughlan are now calling for changes to the parole system Two survivors say rapists should not be allowed out of prison before they have served their full sentences unless they have admitted guilt and shown remorse. Ellie Wilson and Hannah McLaughlan have waived their right to anonymity and are now […]
Spotify reveals 2020’s most-streamed songs
Getty Images Bad Bunny, Dua Lipa and Drake had a good year on Spotify Drake, Bad Bunny, Dua Lipa and The Weeknd are among the most-streamed artists of 2020, according to figures from Spotify. Drake was the most popular artist in the UK, reclaiming the number one position from Ed Sheeran. The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights […]
Mum identifies child in sex abuse video
German Federal Criminal Police Images of the little girl have been pixelated since the arrest of the man accused of abusing her A mother has recognised her own four-year-old daughter after German police released a still image of a child in an attempt to find her abuser. The picture was taken from videos and images […]
Ed Sheeran surprises singers at new Ipswich choir school
Lucy Taylor Photography Ed Sheeran met choristers, listened to them rehearse and answered their questions Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has surprised choristers rehearsing their Christmas carol services when he officially opened their new music school. Just under 40 young people are part of the St Mary-le-Tower choir in Ipswich. It has recently been able to open […]
Rwanda leads fight against cervical cancer in Africa
BBC Angeline Usanase’s early diagnosis saved her life Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide. But in Africa it is far deadlier than elsewhere, despite being a preventable disease. An ambitious health campaign in Rwanda has set an example which other countries on the continent are now starting to follow. Angeline […]
Microsoft-led team retracts quantum ‘breakthrough’
Microsoft/Getty Images A Microsoft-led team has withdrawn a controversial research paper into quantum computing, published in 2018. The journal Nature has published a retraction. And the paper’s authors have apologised for “insufficient scientific rigour”. But the company has said it remains confident of its wider efforts on quantum computing. Leap forward The paper had been […]
Tutti-men and women hand out oranges
BBC Tutti-men and women are visiting about 100 houses and businesses to mark the occasion People in top hats and tails have been delivering oranges in a market town as part of an old tradition. The Hocktide festival in Hungerford dates back to when John of Gaunt granted commoners grazing rights and permission to fish […]
Isle of Man’s teenage fishing apprentice’s joy at UK award win
BBC The 17-year-old said she was “overwhelmed” with the local support A Manx teenager is celebrating after being crowned Trainee Fisherman of the Year at a UK national ceremony. Isla Gale said she was “so happy” to receive the accolade at the Fishing News Awards in Aberdeen last week. Currently an apprentice on local vessel […]