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Watch: BBC reports from the front-line of an escalating war in YemenThe BBC travelled with government forces from Taiz through checkpoints to the line where Houthi control ends and no man’s land begins.2 hrs agoMiddle East
Watch: Correspondent takes cover as approaching drone interrupts report”This is the first drone,” said the soldier accompanying us in south-western Yemen. “It’s usually followed by an attack.”The buzzing sound overhead got louder as we took cover under the bushes, before climbing back into the vehicle and driving away.Within about 10 minutes, the loud thuds of strikes followed, one after another, though it was unclear where they landed.It is hard to tell where the front line begins in the mountains south-west of the city of Taiz.We travelled with government forces from Taiz through checkpoints to the line where their control ends…
ReutersAleksandar Vučić’s resignation comes years after more than a year of protests over allegations of government corruptionSerbia’s president has resigned after more than a year of student-led protests and growing public discontent over allegations of government corruption.Aleksandar Vučić said his administration had preserved peace and stability during his nine-year tenure as he addressed supporters outside the presidential building in the capital, Belgrade.He had already announced his intention to resign in June and is currently standing to be his party’s candidate for prime minister in the upcoming parliamentary elections. Vučić cannot run for a third presidential term under Serbia’s constitution.The pro-Russian…
No handshakes between Republic of Ireland and IsraelThe Republic of Ireland and Israel players do not shake hands with each other before Sunday’s controversial Uefa Nations League game in Hungary.1 hr agoR. of Ireland Men
ReutersHundreds of protesters blocked the parade route after it was given clearance for the first time in almost 30 yearsHistory shows that when the politics of Northern Ireland are wrapped up in a street dispute, friction is seldom far away.Bitter rows in the Stormont chamber between unionists and nationalists happen almost every week, but ground-level arguments are rare these days.The Drumcree parade dispute in Portadown is a clash of political cultures.The Orange Order is a Protestant pro-British organisation. The area where it wants to walk is largely Catholic, and predominantly inhabited by pro-Irish nationalists.”What happens at Drumcree never stays at…
BBC MarathiPadma Chamchot, Tsering Yangdol, Tsering Dolker and Palzes Angmo (left to right) – Hanle’s astro-ambassadors, trained to guide visitors through the night skyIt’s 10pm and bitterly cold in Hanle.Strong winds sweep across this remote village in India’s Himalayan Ladakh region, but no one seems to mind. Dinner is over, yet, instead of bed, many people are gathering outside.The reason is above them.At 14,764ft (4,500m) above sea level, Hanle is known for its exceptionally clear, dark skies. Wrapped in thick jackets, woollen caps and gloves, tourists and visitors gather to see the Milky Way and look through telescopes at planets,…
BBCAerial pictures showed a remote-controlled robot approaching two stationary white vans in a wooded areaFive men have been arrested on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences after a major incident was declared at an airbase in the west of England.Bomb disposal teams have been examining a number of vehicles near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire and dozens of homes in the surrounding area have been evacuated.Here is a summary of what we know so far.Where is RAF Fairford?The base shares a long history with the American military, and has recently been used by US warplanes as a staging post for defensive…
Watch: At the scene of counter-terrorism operation near RAF FairfordFive men have been arrested as counter-terrorism police lead investigation into major incident near RAF Fairford.36 mins ago
John Fairhall/BBCJarvs Tasker is the director and founder of Jarvs Indie Insights and left her teaching career behind seven years agoIn 2019, Jarvs Tasker was forced to give up her teaching career due to chronic illness when she was just 28. Fast forward seven years, and she earns double her former annual salary, running Jarvs Indie Insights, which provides communication and marketing within the gaming industry. She visited the University of Suffolk’s e-sport building in Ipswich to celebrate independent game developers and studios on Wednesday.”I can comfortably say it probably would have taken me about 20 years in teaching to…
Getty ImagesThe avalanche struck Himlung Himal, a mountain popular with overseas climbersAt least 10 Nepalese climbers who were preparing to lead an expedition in the Himalayas are missing after an avalanche hit a base camp on Sunday morning.The climb’s organisers said the local guides were at a staging point close to the Himlung Himal peak in Manang district when the avalanche struck.Forecasts showed there was heavy snowfall around the 7,126m (23,380ft) peak in recent days, which lies on Nepal’s border with Tibet.Poor weather has hampered rescue efforts, with helicopters and rescue teams unable to reach the site.The Nepali team had…