Coming from a “broken background”, Skye Newman’s visceral, powerful pop has made her one to watch. Read full story Author:
Pupils left shivering during exams as PFI contract ends with school repairs unfinished
A BBC investigation finds building issues across city schools after a firm contracted to carry out repairs went into liquidation. Read full story Author:
Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting
The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement. Read full story Author:
How a football pitch turned Birmingham’s snowy sky pink
The phenomenon was seen by thousands, from Birmingham city centre to parts of Staffordshire. Read full story Author:
Weekly quiz: Which sport helped Timothée Chalamet win a Best Actor award?
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Remembering Anne – hoisted to reluctant fame in viral shop shutter moment
When CCTV captured Anne Hughes being hoisted into the air by shop shutters, social media went into overdrive. Read full story Author:
Colombia sees ‘real threat’ of US military action, president tells BBC
Gustavo Petro tells the BBC’s Ione Wells that the United States is treating other nations as part of a US “empire”, after Trump threatened Colombia with military action. Read full …
It was -6C and I thought I had place to sleep – but hotel refused me for being homeless
Calumn Donaghey arrived to check-in at the Oxford Road hotel only to be rejected for being homeless. Read full story Author:
Dwayne Johnson and George Clooney among big names missing out on Baftas longlist
They are among big names missing out at the Baftas, which can often indicate who will win at the Oscars. Read full story Author:
‘Exceptionally rare’ – farmer shocked after five calves born from one cow
The odds of one cow producing five calves is believed to be several million to one. Read full story Author:
Man found guilty of trying to rape woman on flight
The 45-year-old, from Italy, moved seats to sit beside the woman during the night-time journey to Edinburgh. Read full story Author:
Littler signs sponsorship deal worth reported £20m
World number one Luke Littler signs a record sponsorship deal for a darts player worth a reported £20m. Read full story Author:
Two wounded in shooting involving federal agents in Portland
The Department of Homeland Security says the incident began with the traffic stop of a Venezuelan gang member. Read full story Author:
New York man jailed for London hoax bomb calls
The man targeted a variety of locations, including including Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital. Read full story Author:
December’s Jobs Data Reinforces Fed’s Cautious Approach to Future Cuts
For the central bank to lower interest rates again, officials will likely need to see more notable signs that unemployment is rising. Go to Source Author: Colby Smith https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Why Many Republican Voters Support Trump’s Use of Force in Venezuela
They don’t like nation building, but they do want to project American power. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Sabrina Tavernise
Wary of Investing in Venezuela, Big Oil Heads to the White House
The amounts of money, time and political uncertainty trouble executives at large Western oil companies, who plan to meet with President Trump on Friday. Read full story (NYT subscription required) …
Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows to ‘Not Back Down’ as Protests Swell
After days of fierce protest, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed the demonstrations as wanton destruction and accused protesters of trying to “please” President Trump. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: …
Border Patrol Agents Shoot 2 in Oregon, and Trump Says, ‘I Don’t Need International Law’
Plus, your Friday news quiz. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis and Ian Stewart
What to Know About the Protests in Iran
Galloping inflation, a currency crisis and anger at the regime have fueled demonstrations across the country. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Abdi Latif Dahir and Leily Nikounazar