Margo Oakley and her brother-in-law Mark Blythen bonded when their sister and wife Julia was terminally ill. Read full story Author:
Carol Kirkwood: Why the time is right for me to retire – and what’s next
The weather forecast stalwart tells BBC News she’s experienced loss in her life recently, but she’s looking forward to what’s to come. Read full story Author:
Wee collected at festivals could help with a project to grow a new forest
Scientists behind a project to turn human wee into plant fertiliser hope to grow their first forest. Read full story Author:
Where responsibility lies when social media inspired mountaineers get into trouble
Who is responsible for safety in our mountains? Read full story Author:
Motability drivers ‘horrified’ by compulsory black-box trackers
The boxes will monitor driving habits, such as speed and braking, and will provide a weekly rating. Read full story Author:
What nearly went wrong on Nasa’s space mission – and what still could
The Artemis II crew are now hurtling around the Earth’s orbit, carrying out final tests and checks before they head towards the Moon. Read full story Author:
How a chance meeting shaped Canadian Jeremy Hansen’s mission to the Moon
Inspired by a picture of Neil Armstrong, the Ontario-born astronaut has dreamed of space since he was a child. Read full story Author:
‘Oh my goodness, oh my goodness’: Watch BBC science editor react to launch
Nasa’s Artemis II has blasted off and is now orbiting Earth, before continuing on to circle the Moon. Read full story Author:
Everything you need to know about Nasa’s Artemis II mission
The Artemis II mission is planned to last about 10 days and take its astronauts further into space than anyone has been before. Read full story Author:
Doctors lose new jobs package as strike to go ahead
The offer of 1,000 more training posts has been withdrawn after the union refused to scrap the planned six-day strike. Read full story Author:
Investigation into IVF clinics in northern Cyprus after UK families given wrong sperm
Most of the families the BBC has spoken to have completed commercial DNA tests which have confirmed their fears. Read full story Author:
Man dies in Athens storm as Saharan dust shrouds Crete
A man dies in flooding near Athens as rain lashes several regions in Greece, while a Saharan dust storm enveloped Crete. Read full story Author:
King and Queen give away money in ancient Easter tradition
It is only the second time the Maundy service has been held in Wales in its 800-year history. Read full story Author:
Lecturer who called Israel a terrorist state to remain Plaid Cymru candidate
Plaid Cymru says that a university lecturer who called Israel a “terrorist state” will remain a candidate. Read full story Author:
Refugee’s death after release by US immigration authorities ruled homicide
The determination does not imply intent to cause harm or death or indicate criminality. Read full story Author:
Reform housing spokesman sacked over Grenfell remarks
A group representing the bereaved of Grenfell call Simon Dudley’s comments “ignorant and callous”. Read full story Author:
Every Trump Threat to Abandon NATO Hollows It Out
Doubts that the United States would come to the aid of NATO allies increase each time, prompting Europeans to consider an alliance without Washington. Go to Source Author: Steven Erlanger …
5 Takeaways From Trump’s Speech on Iran
President Trump did not define a clear path out of the conflict, which he estimated would end within three weeks. Go to Source Author: Luke Broadwater and Tyler Pager https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
U.K. to Host Talks on Securing Strait of Hormuz
It was not clear whether the talks, expected to involve dozens of countries, would satisfy President Trump’s demand that other nations take a more active part in the Iran war. …
Migrant workers keep Dubai running but can’t afford to flee Iranian strikes
As Iran’s retaliatory attacks hit regional centers of commerce, such as Dubai, the majority of the deaths have been among migrant workers who could not afford to flee. Go to …