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Nowak murder: Key moments of police bodycam footageBBC Verify has analysed bodycam footage that was released by the police of Henry Nowak after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa.41 mins agoHampshire & Isle of Wight
Free Lindsay and Craig CampaignLindsay and Craig Foreman were detained in Iran in 2025A British couple jailed in Iran on espionage charges have lost an appeal against their 10-year sentence, according to their family.Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 while passing through Iran on a round-the-world motorcycle trip.They were accused of spying – charges they adamantly deny – and were sentenced in February. Both are currently on hunger strike in Tehran’s Evin prison.A member of their legal team in the UK told the BBC no reason was given for the rejection of their appeal. Lindsay’s son, Joe…
In one of his strongest remarks during the briefing, Grossi suggests that those responsible appeared to understand significance of the infrastructure The UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant passed a “test by fire” following the May 17 attack that disrupted external power infrastructure connected to the facility, according to the head of the UN nuclear watchdog. He praised plant operators for their response and stressed that there was never any radiological emergency. Speaking after visiting the Barakah plant on Tuesday, Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said he travelled to the UAE following the incident to…
Watch: BBC in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, where a hospital was damaged by an Israeli airstrikeIsrael continued its attacks in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, but did not strike Beirut following a partial ceasefire agreement with the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah.Lebanon said that, under an agreement announced by US President Donald Trump late on Monday, Israeli forces would not bomb the capital in exchange for Hezbollah not attacking Israel.It came after Iran said Israeli action in Lebanon jeopardised talks on a deal to end its war with the US.Following the ceasefire announcement, the Israeli military said it had intercepted…
As the countdown to the 2026 World Cup (June 11–July 19) begins, we revisit the iconic players whose brilliance and leadership inspired generations of footballers In the 96-year history of the World Cup, an array of gifted players left their mark on the big stage. While countless players delivered outstanding performances for their teams in myriad pulsating battles, few stood out for their breathtaking skills, incredible vision, inspirational leadership qualities, and the rare ability to transcend sporting boundaries and become cultural icons. Now, with less than 10 days to go for the start of the 2026 edition of the…
Police bodycam shows officers handcuffing Henry Nowak as he lay dyingHenry Nowak was handcuffed after his killer Vickrum Digwa lied and claimed he was racially abused by the teen.1 hr agoHampshire & Isle of Wight
Watch: Massive hailstones pound Denver in powerful stormStrong winds, intense rain and hailstones the size of golf balls pelted the city and the surrounding area on Monday.56 mins agoUS & Canada
By: Dr Naveed Ahmad (2% Scientist) Hospitality is always a matter of “welcome, comfort, memories. However, in the modern day context, it’s not sufficient. No longer future proof is a hotel that has luxury without water efficiency nor without caring for its employees, local communities or the concept of sustainability. Responsibility is no longer an optional extra in today’s hospitality sector, but is now the basis for competitiveness. This change is particularly significant for Dubai and South Asia. Dubai is one of the world’s most successful and celebrated tourist destinations. It has become a world class hotel destination with its…
EPA/ShutterstockUS pop star Sabrina Carpenter has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man following a series of what she called “deeply alarming” incidents at her home.In court documents seen by the BBC’s US partner CBS, lawyers for Carpenter said she was seeking a full court order against William Applegate, who she alleges tried to force his way into her house in Los Angeles last month and returned twice more.The singer said the incidents had left her in “significant and ongoing fear” for her personal safety.She wrote in a signed declaration: “His pattern of stalking, trespassing, and surveillance has…
According to the UAE Central Bank’s Wage Protection System data, registered employees increased from 6.06 million in 2024 to 7.26 million in 2025The number of private sector entities paying salaries on June 1 has more than doubled in order to meet the deadline announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE).Al Ansari Exchange, a remittance and foreign exchange company in the UAE, on Tuesday said it recorded a 151 per cent increase in the number of companies processing salaries through its Wage Protection System (WPS) platform on June 1, 2026.Under Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026, the UAE…