Helicopters have been deployed to try and rescue people trapped in difficult to access regions following a deadly earthquake in Afghanistan. At least 800 people have been killed after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan, according to the UN’s humanitarian agency. The BBC’s South Asia and Afghanistan correspondent Yogita …
Read More »Scotland's papers: 'Drill North Sea dry' and rowing brothers
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland. BBC News
Read More »'I can't remember a worse VAR decision' – Murphy on King's disallowed goal
Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Steph Houghton give their thoughts on VAR disallowing Josh King’s goal for Fulham against Chelsea. BBC News
Read More »Scottish brothers near end of epic Pacific rowing challenge
A trio of Scottish brothers near the end of their epic Pacific rowing challenge. Source link
Read More »Swansea house fire leaves man with life-threatening burns
A man has been taken to hospital with life-threatening burn injuries after a house fire. South Wales Police said it was called to Gors Avenue, Townhill, in Swansea just after 01:00 BST on Wednesday following reports of a fire. The blaze is believed to have been started deliberately on the …
Read More »How Tokyo is using AI-generated video to prepare for a Mt Fuji eruption
Tokyo authorities have released an AI-generated video showing what could happen in a worst-case scenario if Mount Fuji erupted. The BBC’s Tessa Wong explains how this could impact Japan’s capital city, and what experts say about the likelihood of an eruption. Video by Kellie Highet BBC News
Read More »Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain leaves Besiktas after contract terminated
Former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has mutually agreed to terminate his contract at Turkish club Besiktas. The 32-year-old joined Besiktas on a free transfer following his release by Liverpool in August 2023 and had a year left on his current deal. Besiktas, who are managed by former Manchester …
Read More »'Ever present discomfort': The brothers rowing the Pacific Ocean
Ocean rower, Jamie Maclean, tells 5 Live about the “ever present discomfort” of sailing across the Pacific – from sleepless nights to endless boat chores. BBC News
Read More »Three men injured in rickshaw crash with bus at Charing Cross
Three men were injured – two seriously – in a crash involving a bus and a rickshaw in central London early on Monday. Officers from the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service crews attended following reports of a collision at the junction of Charing Cross Road and Phoenix Street shortly …
Read More »Several people treated for carbon monoxide poisoning in Cornwall
Several people have been treated for carbon monoxide poisoning following a “serious incident” at a property in Cornwall. The leak happened at Creakavose Park, St Stephen, on Saturday at about 19:30 BST, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said. Firefighters wore breathing apparatus to enter the property and to make the …
Read More »Two men charged after boy injured in scrambler crash
Two men have been charged with motoring offences after a 16-year-old boy was injured in a crash involving a scrambler and two cars in Londonderry. The scrambler rider was taken to hospital following the collision, which happened at about 14:40 BST on the Ringfort Road area of the city on …
Read More »'I'm confused' – Gregory & Tongue struggle at drawing
Manchester Originals’ Lewis Gregory and Josh Tongue struggle as they play a drawing game. BBC News
Read More »Bundesliga highlights: Bayern Munich 6-0 RB Leipzig – Harry Kane hat-trick
England captain Harry Kane scores a hat-trick and ex-Liverpool winger Luis Diaz scores his first Bundesliga goal, as defending champions Bayern Munich begin their league campaign with a 6-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig. MATCH REPORT: Bundesliga – Bayern Munich 6-0 RB Leipzig Available to UK users only. Source link
Read More »Man charged with murder after Shane Lowry stabbing
A man has been charged with murder after another man was fatally stabbed in west Belfast on Thursday. Shane Lowry, who was in his 30s, died following the incident in Mulberry Park in Twinbrook. It happened at about 20:15 BST as children were playing on the street. A 32-year-old man …
Read More »Girl in critical condition after road incident
A child is in critical condition following a road traffic collision in County Antrim. Police said the incident involving a young girl and a blue coloured Hyundai car, happened at around 20:55 BST on Thursday evening on the Larne Road, Carrickfergus. The girl was taken to hospital for treatment to …
Read More »Hurricane Erin produces dangerous surf conditions along East Coast
Hurricane Erin has brought life-threatening rip currents to the US East Coast, soaking parts of the Atlantic coastline, including North Carolina’s Outer Banks. While the hurricane is not expected to make landfall, the effects are being felt along the beaches. The National Hurricane Center noted that Erin is still a …
Read More »Cardiff murder investigation launched after woman dies in Riverside
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Cardiff. South Wales Police were called to South Morgan Place in Riverside at 07:37 BST on Thursday to reports of a seriously injured woman. Paramedics also attended but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Det …
Read More »The Hundred Welsh Fire v Southern Brave: Katie George drops Georgia Adams
Southern Brave beat Welsh Fire after Katie George drops Georgia Adams on the penultimate ball, allowing the visitors to run two and snatch victory with a ball to spare, denying the hosts their first win of this year’s Hundred. MATCH REPORT: Fire eliminated as Brave edge low-scoring thriller Available to …
Read More »Man dies in Caernarfon house fire as investigation launched
A man has died following a house fire in north Wales. Emergency services were called to a property on Lon Y Bryn in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, at about 15:45 BST on Saturday afternoon. Fire crews from Caernarfon, Bangor, Llanberis and Holyhead were sent to the scene. A man was found dead …
Read More »Motorcyclist dies after crash with car at Roslin Glen
Google The B7003 at Roslin Glen was closed after the accident A motorbike rider has died after he was involved in a crash with a car at Roslin Glen in Midlothian. The accident happened on a stretch of the B7003 at about 06:50. Emergency services attended but the man was …
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