BBC News (Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:14:52 GMT)

• Captain Tom's family repeatedly made money from charity, inquiry finds
  
  The fundraiser's family damaged public trust by not donating any money from his books, a report finds.
• Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump's return
  
  Moscow appears to be maximising its gains while Joe Biden abandons long-held red lines at the end of his presidency.
• 'Seeing my son excluded from primary school was horrific'
  
  Mum Jo says Jacob is very caring but sensory issues led to him being excluded for disruptive behaviour.
• Al Fayed abuse could be on scale of Savile, survivors’ advocate tells BBC
  
  Speaking about her new role, Dame Jasvinder Sanghera says Al Fayed's "tentacles went far and wide".
• Man who called 911 for help with intruder shot dead by US police
  
  Brandon Durham was tussling with a female intruder over a knife when an officer shot him multiple times.
• The model, British tech and Russia's war machine
  
  £1.6m of British kit shipped to companies tied to Russian military despite sanctions, customs documents claim.
• Archegos boss sentenced to prison over massive fraud
  
  Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.
• Fourth tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
  
  Some suspect the tourists consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.
• Top footballer took thousands of pounds, claim teammates and parents
  
  Natasha Harding, now Allen-Wyatt, is accused of taking money for coaching that she did not deliver.
• £500m defence cuts as ships, drones and helicopters scrapped
  
  Critics said the move would leave UK defence weaker, at a time of growing international tensions and after over a decade of funding pressures on the armed forces.
• Deadly Israeli air strikes hit Gaza - reports
  
  Rescuers are said to be searching for survivors after buildings were hit in Beit Lahia and Gaza City.
• Chappell Roan and Ezra Collective on BBC Sound of 2025 list
  
  The list has a track record of picking music's next big things, from Adele to The Last Dinner Party.
• The Papers: 'Farewell Liam' and 'UK defies Putin'
  
  Thursday's papers are led by Liam Payne's funeral and Ukraine firing UK-supplied missiles into Russia.
• Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work?
  
  The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.
• Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no
  
  In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.
• What are the Storm Shadow missiles Ukraine has fired into Russia?
  
  Ukraine has used UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles against targets inside Russia for the first time.
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• Thames Water bonus should not be paid by customers, regulator to say
  
  The regulator uses new powers to prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills.
• Is nuclear power gaining new energy?
  
  Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.
• MPs raise questions about Rachel Reeves's CV
  
  Claims the chancellor embellished her work achievements were seized on by Tory and Reform MPs at PMQs.
• Fate of Gaetz ethics report uncertain after congressional panel deadlocked
  
  Pressure has been mounting on the ethics committee to release a report on Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general.
• Longest-serving MPs unite to oppose assisted dying
  
  Labour's Diane Abbott and Conservative Sir Edward Leigh say they fear the bill will put the vulnerable at risk.
• Fresh weather warnings as UK hit by cold snap
  
  Fresh warnings of snow and ice announced for parts of the UK going into Thursday and the weekend.
• Man who drugged wife in French mass rape case told: You'll die alone
  
  Tensions burst into the open in court when Dominique Pelicot is accused by his daughter of lying.
• How serious are Putin's nuclear threats?
  
  Three Ukrainians on how their lives have changed and their hopes for peace
• UK Storm Shadow missiles strike Russia
  
  And is President Biden Trump-proofing US support to Ukraine?
• Drivers 'bit fed up' with FIA leadership - Russell
  
  Mercedes' George Russell says the Formula 1 drivers are "a bit fed up" with the leadership of the sport’s governing body, the FIA.
• Five talking points as Premier League returns
  
  BBC Sport looks at five talking points from the Premier League as the international break ends.
• Bentancur, Son & the rise of racism against East and South East Asians in football
  
  BBC Sport looks at the rise in racism towards East and South East Asian players and fans in football.
• Smith's game IQ increasing all the time - Strawbridge
  
  Fly-half Marcus Smith is getting "better and better" at having a deeper understanding of Test rugby, says England assistant coach Andrew Strawbridge.
• Why retiring Nadal means 'everything' to Spain
  
  Rafael Nadal retires from professional tennis after a 23-year career like no other. On a night of gratitude and grief, Spain led the world in saying "Gracias Rafa".
• Gatland has desire to remain Wales coach
  
  Warren Gatland says he has a strong desire to remain as Wales head coach as he prepares to face world champions South Africa on Saturday.
• Baby's remains found in field near motorway bridge
  
  Detectives are trying to establish the baby's identity as well as when and how he or she died.
• GAA reconsiders extra Casement funds as costs fall
  
  The GAA say additional funds will be reliant on seeing "the colour of the money from the Treasury".
• Three arrested in Glasgow bus station evacuation
  
  The bomb squad was called out after reports of a suspicious package at Scotland's busiest bus station.
• 'Black market obesity drug made me think I'd die'
  
  Paige Roberts was left needing hospital treatment after injections made her vomit for 48 hours.