Not using capital punishment ‘really a requirement’ for Council of Europe’s parliamentary assembly, says president Israel’s observer status at the Council of Europe’s parliamentary assembly could be suspended over the country’s new law mandating the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of some offences, the president of the body has said. ...
PM sends ‘chill’ through civil service, union boss saysPM sends ‘chill’ through civil service, union boss says
The ‘chill’ follows the sacking of lead civil servant at the Foreign Office Sir Olly Robbins by the prime minister. ...
I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policyI was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy
Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover. ...
How Leicester went from Premier League champions to League One in a decadeHow Leicester went from Premier League champions to League One in a decade
Ten years ago, Leicester were days away from winning the Premier League. Next season, they will play in League One. How? ...
Ideal conditions to see peak of Lyrid meteor shower in UKIdeal conditions to see peak of Lyrid meteor shower in UK
The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains. ...
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain beginsBird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans. ...
Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacyTrump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy
The US president’s decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time ...
Virginia approves redistricting, giving Democrats edge in midtermsVirginia approves redistricting, giving Democrats edge in midterms
The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November. ...
NASA astronauts form US political nonprofitNASA astronauts form US political nonprofit
More than 100 former US astronauts launched a nonprofit to address an issue closer to home — the future of US democracy. Astronauts for America, which includes Democrats, Republicans and independents, plans to issue scores for political candidates and to hold officials accountable if they ignore the rule of law, ...
Solar power surge leads to decline in fossil fuel generationSolar power surge leads to decline in fossil fuel generation
Global clean power production outpaced electricity demand last year, leading to a decline in fossil fuel generation for the first time since the pandemic. India and China largely drove the fall in fossil fuel generation thanks to solar power, which saw a roughly 30% increase in global capacity last year. ...