Afghanistan-Pakistan quake: Cold puts homeless at risk
Aid workers have warned that some Afghans and Pakistanis made homeless by Monday’s earthquake could die from exposure. There is an urgent need for tents and blankets for those forced to spend Read More →
Australia’s return of Uluru to Indigenous owners marked 30 years on
The traditional indigenous owners of Uluru have marked 30 years since it was returned by the Australian government. Hundreds of people gathered by the isolated hill, popularly known outside Australia as Ayers Read More →
Ben Carson compares abortion to slavery
Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, one of the current frontrunners for the Republican presidential nomination, wants to make abortion illegal in all instances, including cases of rape and incest. He told an NBC Read More →
US Federal Reserve refrains from interest rate rise
The Federal Reserve has decided to keep US interest rates unchanged after its latest meeting. The decision leaves short-term interest rates at record lows of 0% to 0.25%, the same level they Read More →
Royal Dutch Shell pushed into loss by charges
Royal Dutch Shell has reported a loss for the third quarter of the year, after taking a big charge to reflect the cost of halting major projects. The oil company reported a Read More →
Business
Employers have become more relaxed about visible tattoos at work, but some firms still don't al Read More →
A customer claimed a waiter feared being made to pay after diners fled, because of company policy. Read More →
The new duties come days before countries' leaders are expected to meet at a G20 summit in Japa Read More →
Politics
Mr Hunt said if there is no prospect of a deal by 31 October he would accept a no-deal Brexit. Read More →
Five of the six men looking to replace Theresa May as PM will take part in a debate on Channel 4 New Read More →
Former contender Esther McVey pledges support to Boris Johnson ahead of the first TV debate later. Read More →
Technology
Entertainment
Ginger Spice says she regrets leaving the band at the height of their fame, as their reunion tour en Read More →
He directed stars including Elizabeth Taylor and opera greats such as Maria Callas. Read More →
The BBC says salary cuts would not plug the gap needed to fund free TV licences for the over-75s. Read More →
Education & Family
Part of an Edexcel maths paper was shared on social media ahead of the exam on Friday. Read More →
Numerous outstanding schools are downgraded by Ofsted after concerns are raised. Read More →
A lack of flexibility is contributing to secondary teachers leaving the profession, a report warns. Read More →
Labour MP Roger Godsiff is reprimanded after voicing support for parents opposed to LGBT teaching. Read More →
Top News
World
Science
Health
A study hopes to boost the small number of black and Asian people using end-of-life care services. Read More →
But World Health Organization says it is an emergency in the Democratic Republic of Congo and needs Read More →
It comes as two more patients die in an outbreak linked to hospital sandwiches and salads. Read More →