BBC Kusum Devi says her husband, Panne Lal Sahni, died in the crush – they have received 500,000 rupees in compensation Warning: The story contains distressing details A BBC Hindi investigation reveals that Indian officials quietly paid compensation to the families of more people than they admit died in a deadly crowd crush at the...
The world’s rainforests are vital for our survival. They cover just 6% of the world’s land, yet host half of the planet’s species and store billions of tonnes of planet-warming gases, helping to mitigate climate change. But rainforests are dense and sprawling. Scientists have struggled to understand what lies beneath the treetops because even the...
Yasmin Rufo & Danny Fullbrook BBC News Island Records The alternative artwork for her album shows her holding onto a suited man Sabrina Carpenter has revealed alternative artwork “approved by God” for her new album after the original cover sparked controversy. Earlier in June, the Espresso singer shared art for her album, Man’s Best Friend,...
Ian Youngs Culture reporter Getty Images TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan has revealed he has been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. The former ITV, BBC and Sky News journalist, 67, said he was “responding positively” to treatment and was “feeling well”. “I’m fortunate to have a simply outstanding medical team looking after me, who I...
Alison Francis Senior Science Journalist Tony Jolliffe/BBC News The Roman frescoes reveal stunning details like this daisy Archaeologists have pieced together thousands of fragments of 2,000-year-old wall plaster to reveal remarkable frescoes that decorated a luxurious Roman villa. The shattered plaster was discovered in 2021 at a site in Central London that’s being redeveloped, but...
Boulter believes a lot of the abuse she is sent is from people who have placed bets on her matches, given it comes after victories as well as defeats. She says she has become better at moving on from it, or simply not looking at her direct messages, but the impact is clear. “As far...
Paul Brown and Shayan Sardarizadeh BBC Verify Maxar / BBC Satellite imagery shared with BBC Verify has provided a clearer picture of damage inflicted on two of Iran’s key nuclear sites as well as other military targets. Imagery from two different providers shows damage to the Natanz nuclear facility as well as a missile site...
Tom Gerken Technology reporter Xbox Microsoft has finally revealed its highly-anticipated handheld console, years after it was first rumoured. The ROG Xbox Ally will let gamers access their Game Pass subscription library on-the-go, in effect meaning members will start off with hundreds of games. It is being made in partnership with Asus, which has been...
Spalletti, who has managed Napoli, Inter Milan and Roma in Serie A, has taken charge of 23 matches as Azzurri head coach and won just 11. Italy are in Group I of Uefa World Cup qualifying alongside Norway, Moldova, Estonia and Israel. “I’ll be there tomorrow night against Moldova,” added Spalletti. “These are the results...
Paul Glynn Culture reporter Getty Images The singer is known for pop hits like Price Tag, Domino and Bang Bang Singer Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer. The star, 37, revealed the diagnosis on Instagram saying she was planning on having surgery after her performance at Capital’s Summertime Ball, a...
King Charles III received a Rolls-Royce as a coronation gift, an official register has revealed. Buckingham Palace has released records listing the official gifts received by members of the Royal Family from 2020 to 2023. The Rolls Royce Cullinan Series II motor car was given by the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa. It...
Banksy’s latest piece of grafitti art has been revealed to the world – but where it was painted remains a mystery for now. Images posted on the elusive artist‘s Instagram depict a lighthouse stencilled on a drab, beige wall, along with the words: “I want to be what you saw in me”. A false shadow...
In a world first, wildlife researchers have snapped and published a photo of one of the most endangered African animals – a rare and relatively unknown antelope called the Upemba Lechwe. Researchers carried out an aerial survey in the Kamalondo Depression, an area in southern Democratic Republic of Congo, which spotted just 10 of the...
Anna Meisel BBC File on 4 Investigates BBC Nicola Packer was recently found not guilty of illegally taking a substance with the intent to miscarry A secret recording, leaked to the BBC, reveals a senior police officer had serious concerns over the controversial arrest of a woman who took abortion pills when about 26 weeks...
Israeli soldiers have “systematically” used Palestinians as human shields during the 19-month assault on the Gaza Strip, The Associated Press reported Saturday, citing Palestinian civilians and members of the Israel Defense Forces who described engaging in the practice that is banned under international humanitarian law. “Orders often came from the top, and at times nearly...