‘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 […]
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 […]
How India is building a pearl farming industry
Narendra Garwa Mr Garwa expects to produce 3,000 pearls this year In 2016 Narendra Garwa was facing a desperate financial situation. His small book store in the village of Renwal, Rajasthan, was running at a loss. With a family to support and little education, he searched the internet for other money-making ideas. He had some […]
Panorama: Alberto Salazar’s spectacular fall from grace
There was another NOP athlete that I’d always wanted to speak to. Ari Lambie had been a promising college runner who joined NOP in 2008. Tipped as a future Olympian, she lasted only 18 months at NOP, disappeared from running and had never spoken publicly about it. Until now. She told Panorama that as soon […]
Tech pundit Scoble faces harassment claims
Getty Images Robert Scoble is a regular fixture at technology conferences Renowned tech consultant and commentator Robert Scoble has apologised after multiple accusations of inappropriate behaviour towards women. In a post on Medium, journalist Quinn Norton accused Mr Scoble of groping her body at a technology conference in the early 2010s. Another woman, former colleague […]
All four parties press reset button
BBC The year began with First Minister Carwyn Jones facing three inquiries in the wake of the death of former cabinet secretary Carl Sargeant, in November 2017. It ends with his time at the helm over and the biggest of the three inquiries, to examine how Mr Sargeant’s sacking was handled, yet to begin because […]
Police geeks trying to win over old-school cops
Jeff Fusco Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles H Ramsey enacted a cruise light policy in the city in 2015 In a bid to regain the trust of the public and reform their profession, more working police officers are learning to do their own research. Meet the police pracademics. In 2003, Charles H Ramsey, the chief […]
Vaccine refusal tackled via Mosque training sessions
PA Media Social media is being blamed for rising suspicion and disinformation about the Covid vaccine Oldham Mosques Council (OMC) has urged prominent community members to attend vaccine education workshops. A December survey found 28% of Muslims in Oldham would take the vaccine, 22% were unsure and 50% would refuse. Council member Abdul Basit Shah […]