Pilot dies flying Turkish Airlines plane from US to Turkey
A Turkish Airlines pilot has died after becoming ill on his own flight from Seattle on the north-west coast of the United States to Istanbul in Turkey. Captain Ilcehin Pehlivan, 59, collapsed mid-air and a second pilot and co-pilot took over the controls, an airline spokesman said on X. “When first aid to our captain […]
Israel-Gaza war: Dozens reported killed in Israeli air strike on Jabalia refugee camp
Israel intensifies efforts on northern Gazapublished at 07:09 British Summer Time 07:09 BST Jonah FisherReporting from Jerusalem There’s little immediate sign that the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is changing the course of the war in Gaza. Overnight, the Israeli military appeared to continue its offensive in the north and in the Jabalia refugee […]
Yelvertoft farming influencer up for national content award
Tim Scrivener Milly Fyfe, who produces social media content when not farming, is seen interviewing the NFU President Tom Bradshaw A woman who is a farmer, blogger and marketing adviser is one of the finalists in a prestigious national awards scheme. Milly Fyfe from Yelvertoft in Northamptonshire is up for the content creator accolade in […]
Introduction of new Entry Exit System could be delayed
Getty Images Travellers to the EU from the UK and other non-EU countries will have to register their details at the border The European Commission has admitted there could be a further delay to the introduction of new border checks due come in at the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel and Eurostar in November. The European […]
One Direction stars’ poignant statements in full
Getty Images Liam Payne’s One Direction bandmates have posted a series of poignant and heartfelt tributes to their “brother”, who they remembered as “the most vital part” of the group. Read their statements in full: Niall Horan – ‘I will cherish every moment we had’ Getty Images I’m absolutely devastated about the passing of my […]
Eight strange and poignant images of pet cemeteries
Paul Koudounaris A new photography book explores the practice of memorialising beloved beasts, from a performing elephant in Las Vegas to service animals and the world’s most loyal sheepdog. The first time Paul Koudounaris visited Pet Haven Cemetery and Crematory in Gardena, California, the US author, photographer and expert in macabre art history was surprised […]
Music tech investment for children with SEND
Adaptive musical instruments for children with special educational needs are to be made available thanks to a £90,000 investment. Oxfordshire County Council said it would make them available over the academic year in schools and community settings. They will include “the very latest music technology” and instruments from around the world. Lisa Lyons, the council’s […]
Charli XCX’s Brat finally tops chart as James Blunt misses out
Charli XCX’s album Brat has finally topped the UK charts, after it was re-released as a remix album. Brat And It’s Completely Different But Also Still Brat includes new versions of the album’s tracks featuring Ariana Grande, The 1975 and Kesha. The original Brat has been in the charts for 19 weeks but peaked at […]
Baltimore bridge disaster bereaved sue shipping firm
Bernd Debusmann Jr/BBC News Salvadoran immigrant Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez left behind a wife and three children when he died in the Key Bridge collapse. As the sun was rising in Baltimore on 26 March, Maria del Carmen Castellón received news that she never expected: her husband, Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, was missing in the […]
Our science-backed, stress-busting email course
BBC The BBC is launching a first-of-its-kind newsletter course, Six Steps to Calm, for international audiences. And in an increasingly polarised and pressurised world, more of us are experiencing this on a regular basis. While there’s sadly no magic cure for mental health challenges, there are several evidence-based activities which can promote calmness and help […]