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
The jobs of women, the young and part-time workers are most at risk from automation, the ONS says. Read More →
Cross-border sales of products for Man Utd, Barcelona and Juventus were restricted by the sportswear Read More →
The mistake only became apparent when the "welcome to Edinburgh" announcement was made. Read More →
Politics
Ministers "more positive" about a vote on the PM's deal this week - but the DUP is st Read More →
It would give children the same protection against physical punishment as adults. Read More →
What are all the peculiar things MPs shout in Parliament, and what do they all mean? Read More →
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The US singer, one of the most enigmatic figures in rock history, was hugely influential. Read More →
Georgie Stone, a transgender actress and campaigner, will have a guest role on the Australian soap. Read More →
He said his daughter got in to USC "all on her own" but was criticised over large college Read More →
Education & Family
Former head teacher says she was told to give pupils the answers and change test scores. Read More →
A study finds parents focus more on technology with electronic books and interact less with children Read More →
Dr Jordan Peterson's offer of a Cambridge University visiting fellowship was rescinded last wee Read More →
Hazel Pulley, CEO of the trust which runs Parkfield Community School, said classes have been paused. Read More →
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A study finds parents focus more on technology with electronic books and interact less with children Read More →
A leading transplant surgeon says that services are struggling to keep up with demand. Read More →
New technology could improve the care of babies with congenital heart diseases. Read More →