Traitors, Amandaland – and Idris Elba – get set for Comic Relief
The charity telethon takes place on Friday night and will be hosted by Davina McCall. Source link
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Gas shortage risks pushing India towards polluting fuels
India’s environment ministry has told state pollution boards to let restaurants and hotels temporarily switch to biomass (wood, dried crops, animal manure), fuel pellets, kerosene and coal for a month, prioritising cooking gas for households and essential sectors. Source link
The global winners and losers of the war in Iran
As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit. Source link
Labour MPs threaten vote to show opposition to Mahmood's migration plans
Opponents are considering using parliamentary procedure to force a vote to highlight their concerns. Source link
Desperate people turn to the gingerbread tree in Turkana
According to experts at the local National Drought Management Authority, the rains have been uneven, with some parts of Turkana receiving little to none, while the rainfall remains unpredictable and insufficient to offset the impact of the last two failed rainy seasons. Source link
Why Labour’s Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
Although on Tuesday Reeves, in contrast, stressed that the red lines set out in Labour’s manifesto still stand, the chancellor has now clearly signalled a shift. She indicated in her Mais lecture that, wherever it was in Britain’s interest to do so, the government wants to align the UK’s regulatory regime with that of the…
UK's most popular tourist attraction for 2025 takes top spot from British Museum
The venue broke the record for the most visitors to any museum or gallery in a single year. Source link
Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge. Source link
Emi Martinez: Aston Villa goalkeeper puts them closer to Europa League glory under Unai Emery
Emery became the quickest Villa manager to 100 wins with victory in France last week. Villa Park marked the achievement with fans holding up ‘Emery 100’ cards as the teams walked out. He knows how to get the job done and, with Villa searching for their first trophy in three decades, the end of the…
Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait – who is getting through?
Just under 100 ships have passed thorough the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify. Source link