France 24
January 5, 2017 by Gordon Patterson
Filed under Europe News, News Headlines
- Sept oeuvres de Daniel Buren pour redécouvrir le golfe du Morbihan
"La taille de l’île permet une vraie osmose; on peut prendre un vélo et tout découvrir facilement", souligne l’artiste de 84 ans, mondialement connu pour ses colonnes rayées dans la cour d … - Daniel Buren signe sept oeuvres in situ sur une île de Bretagne
"La taille de l’île permet une vraie osmose; on peut prendre un vélo et tout découvrir facilement", souligne l’artiste de 84 ans, mondialement connu pour ses colonnes rayées dans la cour d … - A Bordeaux, une lumière sur le consul Sousa Mendes, un "Schindler" méconnu
"Un consul en résistance" (jusqu'au 2 octobre au musée d'Aquitaine), retrace l'"acte de courage" d'un haut fonctionnaire, "catholique fervent" pour qu … - Libye : le siège du Parlement investi par des manifestants à Tobrouk, dans l'est du pays
Le siège du Parlement libyen à Tobrouk, dans l'est du pays, a été investi vendredi par des manifestants, qui exprimaient leur colère à l'égard des deux gouvernements, alors que les discussio … - Augustin Trapenard arrête l'émission "Boomerang" sur France Inter
Augustin Trapenard "a souhaité arrêter le rythme quotidien", a indiqué vendredi soir France Inter, confirmant une information du Parisien. "Il est en discussion avec France Inter pour t …
BBC News – Africa
June 24, 2016 by Gordon Patterson
Filed under News Headlines
- Libya protesters storm parliament building
Rallies take place in Tobruk, Tripoli and other cities amid anger at the country's political deadlock. - South Sudan: Thousands facing food insecurity as food aid cuts hit
Some 60% of the country's population faces severe acute food insecurity amid food aid cuts, aid workers say. - Wafcon returns with World Cup places at stake
The Women's Africa Cup of Nations returns after a four-year absence, expanded to 12 teams and with World Cup qualification at stake. - How flowers are 'put to sleep' for long sea voyages
Kenya's flower exporters are switching to sea freight as new tech helps keep flowers fresh at sea. - Why ex-French colonies are joining the Commonwealth
Behind the Commonwealth's allure as it welcomes Gabon and Togo into its ranks.
BBC News – Front Page
December 29, 2015 by Gordon Patterson
Filed under News Headlines
- Texas migrant deaths: Truck driver 'unaware air conditioner had stopped working'
A police informant says he was told that the driver was "unaware" the air conditioning had failed. - Pincher suspended as Tory MP after groping allegation
The former deputy chief whip will no longer sit as a Tory MP, after allegations he groped two men. - Roe v Wade: Women travelling for abortions will be protected – Biden
The US president warns some US states will attempt to arrest women crossing state lines for access. - Dame Deborah James death prompts more bowel-cancer checks
The NHS website has had thousands more visits this week following the death of the campaigner. - Adele: Emotion and simplicity are enough at comeback Hyde Park gig
The singer is briefly overwhelmed at the start of her first public concert for five years in London.
BBC News – Entertainment & Arts
December 28, 2015 by Gordon Patterson
Filed under Entertainment & Arts News
- Adele: Emotion and simplicity are enough at comeback Hyde Park gig
The singer is briefly overwhelmed at the start of her first public concert for five years in London. - Scott Mills to replace Steve Wright on BBC Radio 2 afternoon show
The broadcaster and DJ's longstanding midweek afternoon slot will be filled by Radio 1's Scott Mills. - Technoblade: Minecraft YouTuber dies from cancer aged 23
Popular gamer Technoblade, who had cancer, signed off in a farewell message read by his father. - Grown Up in Britain exhibition looks at the changing face of teenage kicks
A photo exhibition captures what's different and what's stayed the same in a century of teenage life. - ArtUK: Six strange statues from new photographic database
A new national database from ArtUK catalogues some of the quirkier statues from around the country.
BBC News – Technology
December 27, 2015 by Gordon Patterson
Filed under Technology News
- Missing Cryptoqueen: FBI adds Ruja Ignatova to top ten most wanted
Ruja Ignatova is accused of defrauding victims out of $4bn (£3.2bn) through a cryptocurrency scam. - Pride: Amazon restricts LGBT goods in United Arab Emirates
The online retail giant says it has to comply with the laws of the countries in which it operates. - Google sign-up 'fast track to surveillance', consumer groups say
Ten European consumer organisations join forces to launch complaints to privacy and data regulators - Canadian admits to hacking spree with Russian cyber-gang
Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins, who worked with the NetWalker crew, had $27m (£22.2m) in Bitcoin when arrested - New biometrics laws urgently needed, review finds
The Ryder Review finds existing laws are fragmented and have failed to keep up with technology.
BBC News – Science & Environment
December 27, 2015 by Gordon Patterson
Filed under Science & Environment News
- Supreme Court limits Biden's power to cut emissions
The landmark ruling curbs federal power to limit greenhouse gas emissions in a setback for President Biden. - New map of ancient trees an opportunity for conservation
A new tree-map suggests there could be around two million unrecorded ancient trees in England. - Climate change: UK government told to insulate more homes
The Climate Change Committee says the lack of a policy to insulate people's homes is "shocking". - Tributes paid to Oxford neuroscientist Professor Sir Colin Blakemore
Sir Colin Blakemore received death threats for defending medical research on animals. - Ofwat investigates South West Water over sewage discharge
Members of the public often report seeing condoms and toilet paper in England and Wales's waterways.
BBC News – Education & Family
December 27, 2015 by Gordon Patterson
Filed under Education & Family News
- Hardship funding for students doubled last year
Universities gave £121m to students in financial difficulty, Freedom of Information responses suggest. - Ed Sheeran guitar pays for Framlingham school's music centre
Pupils at the school thank the singer for his generosity in helping to create a "beautiful place". - Disabled and LGBT: 'Dad had to carry me up the stairs to the LGBT party'
As more university students identify as disabled and LGBT, UCAS hopes to improve the experience. - Cost of living: Families who care for relatives' children in crisis
Laura took in her two half-siblings six years ago, but says she is now struggling as prices soar. - Wales summer holidays could be cut to four weeks
One teaching union says there are "many more pressing issues that need attention".
BBC News – Health
December 27, 2015 by Gordon Patterson
Filed under Health News
- Covid infections jump by half a million in UK, says ONS
The rise is being driven by two new sub-variants of Omicron which are spreading quickly. - Dame Deborah James death prompts more bowel-cancer checks
The NHS website has had thousands more visits this week following the death of the campaigner. - Special Covid leave scrapped for NHS England staff
The Royal College of Nursing said the decision shows "how little" the government valued NHS staff. - Help 999 teams find missing heart defibrillators
About 70,000 of the life-saving devices are in UK community locations unknown by the emergency services. - Zika and dengue may make humans more attractive to mosquitoes
Zika and dengue fever viruses alter the scent of humans and mice they infect, researchers say.
BBC News – Africa
December 27, 2015 by Gordon Patterson
Filed under Africa News, Featured
- Libya protesters storm parliament building
Rallies take place in Tobruk, Tripoli and other cities amid anger at the country's political deadlock. - South Sudan: Thousands facing food insecurity as food aid cuts hit
Some 60% of the country's population faces severe acute food insecurity amid food aid cuts, aid workers say. - Wafcon returns with World Cup places at stake
The Women's Africa Cup of Nations returns after a four-year absence, expanded to 12 teams and with World Cup qualification at stake. - How flowers are 'put to sleep' for long sea voyages
Kenya's flower exporters are switching to sea freight as new tech helps keep flowers fresh at sea. - Why ex-French colonies are joining the Commonwealth
Behind the Commonwealth's allure as it welcomes Gabon and Togo into its ranks.
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BBC News – Politics
June 27, 2011 by Gordon Patterson
Filed under Politics News
- Chris Pincher suspended as Tory MP after groping allegation
The former deputy chief whip will no longer sit as a Tory MP, after allegations he groped two men. - UK defence spending to rise as dangers increase – PM
Boris Johnson says it will hit 2.5% of GDP by 2030, after the defence secretary called for change. - Defence spending: Will the government break its promise?
The prime minister has made a fresh pledge on defence spending but has he broken his old one? - UK and New Zealand expand working holiday visas
The age limit for a visa to live and work in either country will go up to 35 under a new deal. - Chris Mason: Stark language as Nato assesses Russia threat
There's a vitality to the Nato summit, which is born of necessity in addressing the threat from Russia.