City-wide hunt for XL Bully missing after shooting
Police say they have contacted all veterinary practices in the city in a bid to locate the animal.
Chippy apologises for prices as fish costs surge
A chippy in Gloucestershire explains how rising fish costs are pushing up the Friday night favourite.
Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods despite 18% Trump levy
President Mnangawa says he wants improved relations, days after Donald Trump said the US would impose an 18% tariff on Zimbabwe.
Suspended Addenbrooke's Hospital surgeon named
The suspended surgeon at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge has been named as paediatric consultant Kuldeep Stohr.
Row as Badenoch backs Israel barring two UK MPs
Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang say they were "astounded" to be denied entry to the country while on a trip to visit the West Bank.
Carmakers mull action over tariffs as JLR pauses car exports to US
The British firm say no vehicles will be shipped in April as it processes the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs.
Your House is like a choose-your-own adventure mystery book
Your House is a visual novel that is the closest game I’ve played to reading an actual book. In Your House, you play as Debbie, a girl who receives a mysterious postcard on her birthday with an address and a key. The address leads to a mansion that’s filled with secrets and puzzles for you […]
‘Hands Off’: Protesters deliver a sweeping message to Trump and Musk at a DC rally
Surrounding the Washington Monument Saturday were thousands of signs with messages spanning innumerable topics. “Support Ukraine,” “Beware of DOGE,” “Protect Trans Lives,” were just a few of them. Others struck a note of exasperation: “Where do I start…” The nationwide Hands Off protests this weekend turned out millions of protesters across 1,300 different events, organizers […]
Girl, 10, and father who died in caravan park fire named
Two people who died following a fire at a caravan site near Skegness have been named by police.
Teenager arrested after boy, 17, stabbed to death
A boy is arrested after Keiron Charles was stabbed to death in what police call an "awful incident".
Teenage boy found dead in lake named
A teenager found dead after going swimming in a lake in south-east London is named as Izaiah Smith.
Teenage boy stabbed to death
Two teenagers have been arrested after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in west London.
One streaming app to (almost) rule them all
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 78, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, sorry everything’s about to get so expensive, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about baseball bats and work-life balance and […]
Who are the two MPs deported by Israel – and what have they said about the war in Gaza?
Two Labour MPs have been left "astounded" after they were refused entry to Israel.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer says "the world as we knew it has gone"
Manhunt in Germany after three bodies found
German outlet Bild reports that a police helicopter has been deployed and vehicles entering and leaving the town are being checked.
How Verstappen stole Suzuka with McLaren stuck in 'rabbit hole'
Max Verstappen won in Japan with a weekend of the sort of rare perfection that comes only from drivers of the very highest quality, says Andrew Benson.
Two MPs 'astounded' after being denied entry to Israel
Israel says Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed were refused entry as they intended to "spread hate speech".
Color is a mathematical nightmare
The best method that we have for defining color is by using math. Specifically, mind-boggling mathematical models called color spaces that use geometry to assign colors as a fixed point that we can reference, ensuring the blue that I see is the same blue you see. As a creative-leaning person who can barely split a […]
Pope Francis greets crowds at St Peter's Square
The Pope briefly appeared on stage in a wheelchair with a breathing tube, two weeks after leaving hospital.
Starmer to announce more support for businesses as Trump tariffs take hold
Sir Keir Starmer is set to announce more support for businesses after Donald Trump's 10% tariffs kicked in on Saturday, a senior minister has told Sky News.
Israel changes account of Gaza medic killings after video showed deadly attack
Israeli forces killed 15 emergency workers in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah on 23 March.
Brianna Ghey's mother criticises government over online safety
The mother of Brianna Ghey says reports the Online Safety Bill could be watered down are "shocking".
Man in 50s killed in shooting at house
An investigation is launched after the victim was found dead in County Durham on Saturday evening.
Pope appears before cheering crowds at Vatican for first time since hospital stay
The Pope has appeared before cheering crowds at the Vatican.
Huge Northern Ireland wildfire treated as arson as major incident declared
The blaze in County Down stretched for approximately two miles, including a large area of forestry.
US revokes all visas for South Sudanese over deportation row
The United States is revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced.
Racehorse Broadway Boy heads home after horrific Grand National fall
Broadway Boy is to return home after suffering a heavy fall in the Grand National.
Verstappen fends off Norris to win in Japan
Red Bull's Max Verstappen sees off a race-long challenge from the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to win the Japanese Grand Prix.
Next gen GB snowboarder, aged 10, turning heads and making a name for himself
Riley Sharpe, 10, is being tipped as Britain's next snowboard superstar after winning slopestyle and big air titles at the Brits.
Man shot dead in 'truly shocking incident'
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in County Durham.
Briton Hudson-Smith wins $100,000 at Grand Slam Track
Olympic medallist Matthew Hudson-Smith wins the 200m at the Grand Slam Track in Kingston, Jamaica to scoop $100,000 (£77,500).
'Thousands watch me clean my home each day': Influencers monetise household chores
Carys Harding is watched by thousands as she tidies her home as part of a trend known as a "reset".
'Not in a great moment' - what's going on with Garnacho?
Amorim is backing misfiring winger Alejandro Garnacho going into Man Utd v Man City derby... but for how long?
Starmer pledges to protect UK companies from Trump tariff 'storm'
Sir Keir Starmer has said his government stands ready to use industrial policy to "shelter British business from the storm" after Donald Trump's new 10% tariff kicked in.
'No Derby fan expected anyone to come close' - will Saints make history?
BBC Sport looks at how close Southampton are to becoming the worst-ever Premier League team and how Derby fans would feel to give up their crown.
'Like a dad hugging his son' - Alisson & Robertson on Klopp
Liverpool players Andy Robertson and Alisson Becker talk about manager Jurgen Klopp and his "special" hugs which helped create a positive atmosphere at the club.
'Tariff storm' and MP Norris 'rape arrest'
The papers are dominated by the UK reaction to Trump's tariffs and the arrest of MP Dan Norris.
Artist behind 'worst' Trump portrait says his criticism is damaging business
Sarah Boardman says she is facing a backlash over her work and is concerned for her business.
Starmer vows to protect UK businesses from tariff 'storm'
Starmer says he will take a "cool-headed" approach on tariffs but all options remain on the table.
'Major incident' declared in Northern Ireland as wildfire breaks out amid dry and warm weather
A major incident has been declared in Northern Ireland after a wildfire broke out, the latest in a series of blazes seen across the UK over the past week amid soaring temperatures.
Arrest over wildfire that triggered 'major incident' in Northern Ireland
A man has been arrested by police investigating a "significant" wildfire that triggered a major incident in Northern Ireland.
Why men are so unhealthy - and what can be done
Men are more likely to die prematurely than women - and worse at seeking care when they need it.
Cancer screening reporting errors led to mum's death
Louise Gleadell died aged 38 after she was wrongly told her cervical screening tests were negative.
Waking up with a Banksy on your wall: The differing fortunes of two homeowners
Two homeowners had very different experiences when the elusive artist chose their walls for his work.
Rachel Chinouriri's success has been a slow burn. She prefers it that way
The singer has won thousands of new fans on the Sabrina Carpenter tour, seven years into her career.
US cancels visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute
The African nation is "taking advantage" of the US by not accepting its citizens, says the top US diplomat.
No wigs please - the new rules shaking up beauty pageants
Wigs and beauty contests are big business in Ivory Coast, but the industry is facing change.
2025-04-06 Airfone

We've talked before about carphones, and certainly one of the only ways to make phones even more interesting is to put them in modes of transportation.

Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy
What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?
Joyce future in doubt after defeat by Hrgovic
Joe Joyce's boxing future is unclear after he lost by unanimous decision against Filip Hrgovic in Manchester.
DeChambeau leads LIV Miami as Masters winners gather
US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau leads LIV Miami by two shots heading into Sunday's final round at Trump Doral.
Meta AI gets two new models as Meta releases Llama 4
Meta has announced the release of Llama 4, its newest collection of AI models that now power Meta AI on the web and in WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram Direct. The two models, also available to download from Meta or Hugging Face now, are Llama 4 Scout, a small model capable of “fitting in a single […]
Artist behind Trump portrait criticised by president says '41-year business in danger of not recovering'
An artist whose official portrait of Donald Trump was publicly criticised by the president said her business is now "in danger of not recovering".
'Britain's strictest headteacher' criticises minister over 'appalling' schools bill
Educators are split over the government's proposed Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, with some saying the move will improve fairness and accountability and others warning it could limit innovation in academy schools.
France needs to sort its political mess - or else the populist winds blowing from the US will strengthen
Contemplating the turmoil sown by the return of President Trump, nobody could deny that the results of leadership elections in major nations matter to the rest of the world.
Can you identify symptoms of UK's second deadliest form of cancer?
More than a third of UK adults are not able to identify symptoms of bowel cancer, according to new research.
Anti-Trump protests in cities across US declare 'hands off'
Thousands of protesters have gathered for the most visible opposition movement of Trump's second term.
Two Labour MPs denied entry and deported from Israel
Two Labour MPs have been denied entry to Israel and deported.
Glasgow topple Leicester to set up Leinster quarter-final trip
Glasgow Warriors run in six tries to sweep past Leicester Tigers and set up a Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster next Friday.
'Make democracy great again': Thousands protest against Trump at rallies in every US state
Thousands of people gathered in various cities across the US as protests against Donald Trump and Elon Musk took place in all 50 states on Saturday.
Rayner holds talks in Birmingham over bin strike
Uncollected waste is piling up on the city's street as bin workers continue to strike over pay.
Trump urges US to 'hang tough' as 10% tariffs come into effect
It comes on the largest day of protests against Trump's administration since he returned to office.
Why Aston Villa are a club transformed - and how good could it get?
With Aston Villa having won seven games in a row and challenging on three fronts, BBC Sport examines manager Unai Emery's impact on the club.
'Raging' Ferguson 'not scared to make changes' after fifth Ibrox loss in row
Interim Rangers manager Barry Ferguson fulminates after his side suffered a fifth consecutive home defeat.
MP Dan Norris arrested on suspicion of child sex offences and rape
A spokesperson for Labour says he has been suspended from the party after being arrested.
Tearful Mullins savours career peak after National success with son
Willie Mullins says he has reached the peak of his career as a trainer after his jockey son Patrick leads home an unprecedented 1-2-3 in the Grand National.
Microsoft has created an AI-generated version of Quake
Microsoft unveiled its Xbox AI era earlier this year with a new Muse AI model that can generate gameplay. While it looked like Muse was still an early Microsoft Research project, the Xbox maker is now allowing Copilot users to try out Muse through an AI-generated version of Quake II. The tech demo is part […]
Brilliant Banton batters Pears in record 344 not out
Tom Banton made history at Taunton as his record 344 not out put Somerset in a dominant position on day two of the County Championship match against Worcestershire.
IDF admits mistakenly identifying Gaza aid workers as threat - after video of attack showed ambulances were marked
The IDF has admitted to mistakenly identifying a convoy of aid workers as a threat – following the emergence of a video which proved their ambulances were clearly marked when Israeli troops opened fire on them.
Labour MP suspended after arrest
The Labour Party has suspended its MP Dan Norris after "being informed of his arrest".
An obsessive who has lived through tragedy: The man behind PSG's title
European football expert Guillem Balague takes a closer look at how manager Luis Enrique has transformed PSG - guiding them to successive Ligue 1 titles.
This UK town has car-making in its DNA - but Jaguar Land Rover's US export pause has sparked anxiety
The decision by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to pause shipments of cars to the USA for the next month has made people in Solihull anxious.
Tron: Ares blends the real world with the digital in its first trailer
Disney just released the first trailer for Tron: Ares, the long-planned Tron: Legacy sequel. The minute-and-a-half trailer doesn’t say much about the story but shows plenty of the movie’s visuals, which look dark, moody, and filled with the series’ signature light trails. The trailer opens in the physical world at night, as Jared Leto’s Ares, […]
Iranian president sacks deputy for 'lavish' Antarctic cruise
President says trip by Shahram Dabiri, the vice-president for parliamentary affairs, was "indefensible" while Iran's economy suffers.
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Donald Trump’s baseline 10% tariffs come into force.
Can 'the internet's boyfriends' spark cinema Beatlemania?
Sir Sam Mendes' forthcoming Beatles biopics have cast four modern-day heartthrobs - here's why.
Empty nesters 'not too old' to become foster carers
Parents of grown-up children are being urged to consider fostering as the number of carers declines.
The 7 writing apps I used to start and finish my book
There’s a famous two-decade-old Paris Review interview with Haruki Murakami in which he, one of the world’s most celebrated novelists, details his daily routine. He wakes up at 4AM, works for five hours, goes for a run, reads, goes to bed, and then repeats it all over again. The rigor and repetition are the point. […]
Two killed in caravan fire at holiday park
Lincolnshire Police say officers investigating the cause of the blaze are "keeping an open mind".
New video undermines Israel's account of aid worker deaths - and suggests cover-up somewhere along chain
Establishing the truth in war is always difficult.
What Possessed You? — Part III
Prey for the Devil (2022) – Crave (Max) Remember how The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy‘s entire description of Earth is ‘mostly harmless’? Well, that’s how I’d describe this one.
Jaguar Land Rover pauses US shipments over Trump tariffs
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) says it’s delaying shipments to the US this month while it works out how it will deal with the wide-ranging tariffs President Donald Trump announced this week, according to The Guardian. “As we work to address the new trading terms with our business partners, we are taking some short-term actions, including […]
Protesters march in 40 Spanish cities against housing crisis fuelled by tourism boom
Hundreds of thousands of people have marched in 40 Spanish cities to protest against soaring rents and a lack of affordable homes – amid a housing crisis fuelled in part by a tourism boom.
Nick Rockett wins Grand National for Mullins duo
Jockey Patrick Mullins wins the Grand National on Nick Rockett at Aintree as his trainer father Willie Mullins sweeps the first three places.
'I've seen it 15 times - it's never a penalty' - Arteta frustrated after draw
Iliman Ndiaye's equaliser for Everton in their Premier League draw against Arsenal was "not a penalty", says Gunners manager Mikel Arteta.
Amateur jockey wins Grand National on horse trained by his dad
Irish amateur rider Patrick Mullins has won the Grand National on 33/1 shot Nick Rockett - a horse trained by his father Willie Mullins.
The best wireless earbuds to buy right now
It’s hard to buy a bad pair of wireless earbuds these days, and with constant discounts and deals wherever you look, now is as good of a time as any to splurge on the pair you’ve been eyeing. The market has come a long way since the early era of true wireless earbuds when we […]
Thigh lifts and eyelid surgery on the rise as cosmetic surgery becomes cheaper
More people - mostly women - seek treatments to look toned and wrinkle-free, UK private clinic data show.
Murder arrest after stabbing in seaside town
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 20-year-old was stabbed near Bognor Regis pier.
Son of British couple held by Taliban asks US for help
Peter and Barbie Reynolds have been detained for nine weeks in Afghanistan, where they have lived for 18 years.
Number of deaths from Myanmar earthquake rises - as US aid workers 'laid off' after arriving to help
The number of deaths from last week's earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 3,354, as UN agencies and foreign donors continue to ramp up the emergency response.
Major UK carmaker to 'pause' US shipments over Trump tariffs
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has said it will "pause" shipments to the US as the British car firm works to "address the new trading terms" of Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners
Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree.
Two people die after caravan fire at holiday park
Two people have died following a fire at a caravan site near Skegness, Lincolnshire Police have said.
‘Views’ are lies
Views are the most visible metric on the internet. You can see, in more or less real time, how many views something got on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and most other video platforms. X tracks views for every single thing you post, as does Threads. A view is the universal currency of success — more […]
Boy, 15, dies after going swimming in London lake
The 15-year-old's body was recovered from the lake in Beckenham Place Park on Friday night.
Starmer's response to Trump tariffs is both to slow down and go faster
What's happening in Whitehall to try to limit the harm to the UK, perhaps by making a deal with the US, and make the most of any opportunities?
Video footage appears to contradict Israeli account of Gaza medic killings
The footage was reportedly filmed by a Palestinian paramedic who was killed by Israeli forces along with 14 others in March.
Zelenskyy makes dig at US over its response to Russian attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has hit out at the US over its "weak" response to lethal Russian attacks on his hometown on Friday.
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