Merlyn Thomas, Kevin Nguyen & Kayleen Devlin BBC Verify BBC A month after the start of a controversial US- and Israeli-backed aid distribution system in Gaza, BBC Verify analysis of dozens of videos shows repeated incidents of gunfire near people travelling to collect aid, as well as other moments of chaos and panic. In several...
One of the “grandpa robbers” found guilty of stealing jewellery worth millions from reality TV star Kim Kardashian has died one month after being convicted, French media have said. Didier Dubreucq, 69, was diagnosed with lung cancer while in detention prior to going on trial and had been undergoing chemotherapy. In May, he and seven...
Getty Images UK retail sales fell sharply last month after “dismal” sales at supermarkets, official figures show. Sales volumes were estimated to have fallen by 2.7% in May, the biggest monthly fall since December 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It said there were signs that alcohol and tobacco sales were lower...
It’s the dog that didn’t bark. In fact, very few people are using “woof” as a pronoun these days, and as far as I can tell, there are very few rainbow logos out there. It’s almost like everybody is acknowledging the sexual dimorphism of the human race. The Pravda Media is portraying this as Trump...
Exeter’s first build to rent residential flats are being advertised to let at The Hay, a five-storey 53-unit development in Prince Charles Road, with full-price rents ranging from £1,375 to £2,350 per month. Ten of the units are “affordable” flats reserved for key workers including nurses, teachers and firefighters, the minimum proportion required by government...
Palace qualified for the Europa League by beating Manchester City to win the FA Cup. Lyon finished sixth in the French top flight to initially gain a spot in the Conference League, but were promoted to the Europa League competition after Paris St-Germain – already qualified for the Champions League – won the Coupe de...
People are being reminded of the dangers linked to roads after a series of fatal crashes in the South West. Devon and Cornwall Police said its officers had attended “a number of very serious crashes” in the last month, some which had proved fatal. Ch Insp Dean Drury said a loss of life in a...
Exeter is set for an unforgettable June as the city comes alive for a month-long celebration of vibrant events, arts, culture, and entertainment. From live music and laugh-out-loud comedy, to inspiring heritage festivals and creative arts and literature events, June Boom has something for everyone — and people won’t want to miss a thing! June...
Fergal Keane BBC News, Jerusalem BBC Siwar’s mother, Najwa, is struggling to find the right kind of formula milk her baby needs to survive Sometimes in war it is the smallest sound that can make the loudest statement. In Gaza’s Nasser hospital, a five-month-old girl struggles to cry. Siwar Ashour is hoarse. Her voice has...
Yolande Knell Middle East correspondent Reuters A woman stands outside one of the WFP-supported bakeries that were forced to close on Tuesday due to a lack of flour and fuel One month since Israel closed all crossings to Gaza for goods, all UN-supported bakeries have closed, markets are empty of most fresh vegetables and hospitals...
Left to right: suspended chief constable Will Kerr, suspended acting chief constable Jim Colwell, interim chief constable James Vaughan. Photos: Devon and Cornwall Police. The Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner’s office has confirmed that the cost of paying the three chief constables currently employed by Devon & Cornwall Police is £63,913 per month,...