Yaser Jabbar specialised in limb-lengthening and reconstruction for children with complex problems. Read full story Author:
China to relax travel rules for British visitors, UK says
It comes as Sir Keir Starmer visits Beijing – the first UK prime minister to do so in eight years. Read full story Author:
Teen admits murdering schoolboy, 12, on walk home
Leo Ross is thought to be the youngest knife crime victim in the West Midlands. Read full story Author:
‘I can breathe again’ says Israeli hostage held for nearly 500 days in Gaza
In his first international interview, Sasha Troufanov tells the BBC how he thought he would die in captivity after he was taken hostage on 7 October 2023. Read full story …
Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink
Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows “utter contempt” for their situation. Read full story Author:
Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say
Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey. Read full story Author:
Hampstead ponds trans access challenge dismissed
The current policy is that trans men and trans women are entitled to use the pond of their choice. Read full story Author:
Nicki Minaj calls herself Trump’s ‘number one fan’ and shows off gold card visa
The rapper, born in Trinidad and Tobago, praises the US president while Bruce Springsteen protests aboout ICE. Read full story Author:
EU adds Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the move is a response to Tehran’s deadly crackdown on protesters. Read full story Author:
The stars and styles from Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week
Fashion’s finest gather in the French capital for a week of high-end designs and celebrity sightings. Read full story Author:
Emergency loans offered to civil servants waiting on pensions
Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says the waits faced by retired civil servants are unacceptable. Read full story Author:
How an inspiring home video launched a main event fighter
How Francesca Hennessy – who headlines on BBC Two on Saturday – went from weight and dyslexia struggles to viral fame and in sight of a world-title shot. Read full …
What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios
From regime change to retaliation, the BBC’s Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran. Read full story Author:
Sir Jonathan Pryce revisits ‘land of my fathers’ in latest role
A new drama series gave Sir Jonathan a chance to work near where his family is from in north Wales. Read full story Author:
‘Why can’t women have experience?’ New Bridgerton series tackles sex taboo
Bridgerton is back, with Francesca on the hunt for sex tips and Benedict finally meeting his match. Read full story Author:
School holiday fines reach record high – find out how many were in your area
New government data shows that fines for term-time holidays have risen again in the last academic year. Read full story Author:
Can you ever be friends with an ex?
The four questions you should ask before deciding whether to stay friends or go no contact. Read full story Author:
Stay on this stunning island for free… if you’re willing to count puffins
Successful applicants will spend several months helping conservation efforts on Skomer Island, off the Pembrokeshire coast. Read full story Author:
BBC vows to better reflect working-class audiences around UK
An independent review also found the BBC can do more to represent the experiences of older women. Read full story Author:
France moves to abolish concept of marital duty to have sex
The proposed bill would enshrine in law the end of so-called “conjugal rights” – the notion that marriage means a duty to have sex. Read full story Author: