Why Modi’s BJP is not fighting elections in the Himalayan region
Getty Images Experts say the BJP is fearful of losing elections in Indian-administered Kashmir More than four years after the governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ended the special status of Indian-administered Kashmir, the party has decided not to contest this year’s general election there. Political analysts and opposition leaders say the decision hints at anger […]
Algorithms that lead boys to Andrew Tate content targeted
Tech firms that push children towards content such as that made by influencer Andrew Tate could be targeted after a government defeat in the Lords over changes to the Online Safety Bill. Baroness Kidron, who backed the amendments, said firms had to be held to account for algorithms that led people to harmful content online. […]
An unexpected history of the Royal Albert Hall
Getty Images The Royal Albert Hall remains imposing and popular Perhaps best known for classical music and the Last Night of the Proms, the Royal Albert Hall has a far from stuffy past. Rule Britannia has had its place – but so have Bovril, balls, Blackshirts and a bombastic celebration of the Bard. On the […]
Who is Peter Murrell? The former SNP chief who transformed his party
PA Media The power couple – Nicola Sturgeon is the outgoing FM of Scotland and Peter Murrell was chief executive of the SNP Peter Murrell was a constant in the hierarchy of the Scottish National Party for more than two decades. He became chief executive as the sun was setting on the last century and […]
Women’s Euro 2017: All you need to know about the tournament in the Netherlands
Germany have dominated the European Championship for decades. They have won it six times in a row, stretching back to 1995, and also arrive as the Olympic champions. However, they are expected to face tough competition from France, who have not won a major tournament but triumphed in the SheBelieves Cup in March, drawing with […]
Northants Conservative quits party over Jonathan Nunn abuse claims
West Northamptonshire Council Richard Solesbury-Timms has represented Middleton Cheney for the Conservatives since 2021 A Conservative councillor has resigned from the party group over the way his party dealt with allegations against the council leader. Richard Solesbury-Timms, who represents Middleton Cheney on West Northamptonshire Council, will now sit as an independent. The Tory group on […]
DIY medicine at the edges of civilisation
iStock Away from cutting-edge hospitals, some medics have to save lives with only the most rudimentary tools. BBC Future looks at some of their life-saving solutions. Over the next month, we’re celebrating technology and innovation in a new series called Bright Sparks. As part of the series, we’re bringing back some of our favourite articles […]
Scotland Women: Philip Doyle is named new head coach
Philip Doyle has been named as the new Scotland Women head coach. The 56-year-old had two spells with Ireland Women and replaces Shade Munro, who took up an academy coaching role with Scottish Rugby in March. Doyle steered Ireland to a Six Nations Grand Slam in 2013 and to a fourth-place finish at the 2014 […]
How airships could return to our crowded skies
Airships lost out to conventional aircraft after a series of disastrous crashes. But now safer technology could be the key to their return. Zeppelins fill the skies of Philip Pullman’s epic trilogy of fantasy novels, His Dark Materials. The giant airships of his parallel universe carry the mail, transport soldiers into battle and explorers to […]
Manchester United get Women’s Championship licence; West Ham join top flight
Manchester United have confirmed that their new team will be based at The Cliff training ground in Salford, once redevelopment work has been completed. Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said in a statement: “The board is delighted that the FA has approved the application. “The new women’s team will build on the success of the Girls’ […]