Banks say Healey planning to increase tax on their profits in Budget
Chancellor John Healey is planning to increase taxes on the bank sector, senior banking executives have told the BBC. Healey has described banks as part of “the crown jewels” of…
How Israel’s elections will affect Palestinians
How Israel votes this month will shape the future of over 5.5 million Palestinians who have no say in the election.
Tesla unveils car that can drive upside down and jump through the air
Tesla has unveiled an electric car that can drive upside down and use rocket-like thrusters to jump and turn mid-air.
Infantino apologises amid calls for him to quit as FIFA president
Infantino spoke at FIFA’s long-awaited executive board meeting in Zurich.
Bystander guns down suspected primary school shooter in Oregon
Three children and a teacher were killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
Four killed as Indonesia battles worst forest fires in more than a decade
Four killed as Indonesia battles worst forest fires in more than a decade The deaths come as Jakarta says it will accept foreign help to tackle its worst forest fires…
Residents douse workers with flaming gasoline during eviction in Peru
A bystander has filmed residents of a condemned building in Peru throwing flaming gasoline on eviction workers.
China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment’ of West Bank settlements
China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment’ of West Bank settlements “The Palestinian question is the greatest historical injustice of this century,” China’s foreign minister said. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang…
Three children and teacher killed in US primary school shooting
“We are stunned and heartbroken by this senseless tragedy,” Steven Cook, the top administrative official of the local school district, said in a statement. “No words can adequately express the…
Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children
“The fact that they had a test there available to her was paramount. It saved her life,” said Stacey. “It’s a miracle she’s here and we’re extremely grateful for that,”…