The News - Tuesday, 06 August 2024

BBC News

New rioting across UK cities as arrests multiply

Petrol bombs were thrown at officers in Belfast while police in Birmingham are investigating a number of offences.

BMW set upon and Asian men inside attacked - how violence surged in one city

Footage of an angry crowd swarming around a car and targeting its occupants is analysed by BBC Verify.

Ex-police chief likens riots to terrorism

Neil Basu says the current wave of violence has been triggered by “lies spread through social media".

NHS soup and shake diet can beat type 2 diabetes

People can reverse the condition by going on a strict liquid diet of 900 calories a day.

Slavery victim wins payout as 'others die waiting'

A man kept in squalid conditions for 26 years at a travellers' site wins a battle for compensation.

UN staff fired over possible links to 7 October attack

The sackings follow a UN investigation into their possible involvement in the Hamas-led attack on Israel.

Dead bear another strange twist in RFK Jr's faltering campaign

Bizarre headlines, a new opponent and limited cash have left the independent candidate struggling.

Japan stocks jump 10% after global markets slump

Shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange recover some of its losses after Monday's global market sell-off

Biden in talks amid fears of Iranian attack on Israel

Iran has vowed to respond to the killing of Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week.

Police attacked during south Belfast disorder

The public was urged to avoid Sandy Row and Donegall Road as police dealt with disorder.

Footage shows six days of violence and disorder in the UK

A wave of unrest has spread in the UK in the days after the Southport stabbing attack.

Asylum seeker at hotel 'thought he would die'

He says asylum seekers "ran upstairs," as violent disorder took place outside the Holiday Inn Express.

The Papers: Starmer's spat with Musk and Queen Keely's Paris gold

A number of Tuesday's papers feature stories of an army of standby police ready to prevent disorder spreading across the UK.

Usha Vance defends husband's 'childless cat ladies' remark

Ms Vance says it was a "quip" and she wants people to understand her husband's larger argument.

Banksy artwork appears on west London building

The artwork shows a goat perched on the wall as rocks fall, while it is filmed by a CCTV camera.

Euphoria in Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina flees country

President Mohammed Shahabuddin ordered the release of a jailed former prime minister.

Moment Met Police chief appears to push past journalist's microphone

Sir Mark Rowley was asked about "ending two-tier policing" as he left the Cabinet Office.

New Zealand helicopter pilot killed in Papua, police say

Authorities say Glen Malcolm Conning, 50, landed in a remote area of the Indonesian region.

Dolphin found dead on bank of River Thames

A dolphin is found dead on the bank of the Thames after one was spotted in the water last week.

BMW set upon and Asian men inside attacked - how violence surged in one city

Footage of an angry crowd swarming around a car and targeting its occupants is analysed by BBC Verify.

Police attacked during south Belfast disorder

The public was urged to avoid Sandy Row and Donegall Road as police dealt with disorder.

We trust Scottish police protection is strong - Muslim council

First Minister John Swinney met Muslim leaders in Edinburgh after days of disorder across the UK.

Eluned Morgan to officially become first minister

The Senedd is recalled to appoint a first minister, with members allowed to take part from abroad.

The ex-football coach and teacher - now Harris's VP pick

The Minnesota governor is a former public school teacher, National Guardsman and member of Congress.

All Southport victims treated at Alder Hey discharged

All children admitted to Alder Hey Children's Hospital have now been safely discharged.

Watch: Scottish students sent blank emails instead of exam results

Some pupils across Scotland didn't get their results following a "technical issue" says exams body SQA.

Second Banksy artwork in two days appears in London

The elusive artist unveils an elephants stencil piece in Chelsea, south-west London.

Israel and Hezbollah trade strikes as tensions simmer

An Israeli air strike kills four in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah drones injure two in Israel.

Bangladesh parliament dissolved after PM flees country

The dissolution of parliament, a key demand of protesters, paves the way for an interim government.

'Hero' father killed in crocodile attack

Dr David Hogbin was walking when a path gave way and he fell into water, before being taken by a crocodile.

'Nowhere to hide' for influencers behind disorder - top prosecutor

Stephen Parkinson said anybody involved in the violence would face severe charges, including terrorism

BMW set upon and Eastern European men inside attacked - how violence surged in one city

Footage of an angry crowd swarming around a car and targeting its occupants is analysed by BBC Verify.

Musk hits back after PM criticises UK 'civil war' post

The prime minister's spokesperson previously said there was "no justification" for the comments.

Nurse 'scared to stay' in Belfast due to disorder

The Belfast Health Trust says it is aware of 10 nurses from overseas who are leaving Northern Ireland.

'Our gold medals are squeaky clean' - China responds to doping doubts

The team's medals were received with doubts from their peers from other countries at Paris 2024.

Dead bear another strange twist in RFK Jr's faltering campaign

Bizarre headlines, a new opponent and limited cash have left the independent candidate struggling.

'How do you tell your children you have cancer?'

A new service based in a hospital helps support families after a cancer diagnosis.

'Free again': An uncertain Bangladesh emerges from Sheikh Hasina's grip

The country is in unchartered waters, after student-led protests toppled its longest-serving leader.

Why Mario and Sonic didn't make it to Paris 2024

Two famous faces who've been associated with the games since 2008 are absent in 2024, but why?

Water firms to be punished for years of sewage leaks

Thames Water, Northumbrian Water and Yorkshire Water face fines for repeated sewage leaks.

NHS soup and shake diet can beat type 2 diabetes

People can reverse the condition by going on a strict liquid diet of 900 calories a day.

Ministers start to roll back Tory strike restrictions

Employers will be told not to enforce legal minimum service levels, which Labour plans to abolish.

Eluned Morgan confirmed as first minister of Wales

Eluned Morgan becomes the first woman to lead the Welsh government, following a Senedd vote.

US woman found chained to tree in India tied herself, say police

Police had constituted several teams to investigate how she came to be in the forest.

Brain drain threatens film and TV, says Boat Story actor

Boat Story's Ethan Lawrence says there are struggles across the industry as workers can't afford their jobs.

Boy, 15, among those to plead guilty to violent disorder

A total of 13 people have appeared in court in Merseyside since Monday.

Nurse 'scared to stay' in Belfast due to disorder

The Belfast Health Trust says it is aware of 10 nurses from overseas who are leaving Northern Ireland.

Thousands of anxious pupils got blank results email

Youngsters have complained after being sent an email from the SQA that did not include their grades.

Eluned Morgan confirmed as first minister of Wales

Eluned Morgan becomes the first woman to lead the Welsh government, following a Senedd vote.

Bournemouth Echo

Bournemouth Mayor says riots not welcome in town

The mayor of Bournemouth has said the scenes of violence and disorder seen across the country this weekend are not welcome in the town.

Boscombe arcade given planning permission for food hall

Developers now have planning permission to regenerate the Royal Arcade in Boscombe – but one needs to be found first.

Bournemouth hotel wins battle against residents' anger

A HOTEL has been given a licence to sell alcohol despite residents living nearby warning it could “threaten the tranquility and quality” of their lives.

Odeon: Former Bournemouth cinema could become flats

REVISED plans to convert the former Odeon cinema in Bournemouth town centre have been submitted.

BCP Council officers refuse plans for apartments in Broadstone

Plans to demolish a house and build eight apartments have been refused, with officers describing the scheme as overdevelopment.

AFC Bournemouth fan aiming for UK charts with Cherries song

‘Little old Bournemouth’ has been punching above its weight in the Premier League for much of the past decade – and now a lifelong fan is hoping a new song will do the same.

Boscombe: Ashley Road closed until end of the month

A Boscombe road will reopen later this month while the council does work.

Animal rights activists scale roof of building at hospital

ANIMAL rights activists scaled the roof of a building outside Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

Meet the teenager making money his own way by washing cars

Charlie Harrison, 13 lives in Bournemouth with his family and is saving up for an electric mountain bike worth £4,000.

New off licence proposed to join growing number in Boscombe

A new off licence could be coming to Boscombe – joining a growing number of shops.

Tank Museum offers chance for Tiger I ride with raffle

Visitors to a military museum in Dorset will get the chance to ride in the world’s only running Tiger I tank during a special day of activities

University Hospitals Dorset reaches £200k in fundraising bid

UNIVERSITY Hospitals Dorset’s bid to raise £1.5m to buy additional items for its new building in Bournemouth has reached £200,000.

In The Dock: appearances at Poole Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Extinction Rebellion stage picnic protest at Corfe Castle

Extinction rebellion held a protest picnic at Corfe Castle over the weekend calling on the National Trust to stop banking with Barclays.

Council's new 'modern and innovative' website up and running

BCP Council's new “modern, accessible and innovative” website is up and running.

Aspire's associate director of operations' 25-year milestone

A regional childcare provider is celebrating one of its staff reaching a 25-year career milestone.

David Crockford from Steele Raymond named PLA's South Coast chair

The Property Litigation Association has appointed its new South Coast Chair.

Ferndown care home takes part in Barchester Big Quiz

Residents from a care home in Ferndown have taken part in a quiz, competing against other care homes in the UK.

Audi driver injured after serious crash with HGV

A DRIVER has been taken to hospital after a car crashed with a lorry.

Motorcyclist sustains serious neck injury after hit-and-run crash with van

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with a serious neck injury after he crashed his motorbike into an embankment trying to avoid a white van which then drove away.

Person rescued from roof after scaffold collapses

A person was rescued from a roof after scaffolding collapsed.

Heavy delays after lorry crash on A31

A road is blocked this morning following a collision between a car and a lorry.

Elderly victims scammed thousands after they thought they were talking to Celine Dion

It was revealed that some of the victims were scammed online after thinking they were talking to Celine Dion and Tom Jones.

Jury undecided in trial of man accused of controlling prostitutes

THE JURY in a trial of a man accused of controlling prostitutes for gain have been unable to come to a decision Oliver Jovanovic was facing trial at Bournemouth Crown Court charged with arranging the travel of a person with a view to exploit and controlling prostitution for gain.

In The Dock: Weapons, assaults and drug driving

THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Car burst into flames after two vehicle crash

A CAR burst into flames after a two-vehicle crash in Corfe Castle, with the blaze spreading to nearby undergrowth.

Buses forced to divert after repeated vandal attacks

TWO bus services were forced to divert after vandals targeted and threw objects at the bus.

Serial shoplifter who targeted Co-op stores appears in court

A SERIAL shoplifter has appeared in court after targeting shops in the Bournemouth area.

Police rush to two-vehicle crash in Parley Cross

DORSET Police were called to a two-vehicle crash in Parley Cross on Christchurch Road.

Police respond to two-vehicle crash in Bournemouth

DORSET Police responded with the ambulance service to a two-vehicle crash in Bournemouth.

Man arrested and three people taken to hospital after serious crash

THREE people have been taken to hospital after a serious crash in Ferndown with a man aged in his 20s arrested.

Dorset Police to hold a minute’s silence as part of National Road Victim month

Data from RoadPeace states that on average five people are killed and 80 seriously injured as a result of crashes on UK roads.

Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth

The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine.

'Crucial' plant fertilizer warning to dog owners amid vomit and seizure risk

Head Vet Sean McCormack has offered insight into the dangers of plant fertiliser for dogs and how to keep them safe.

Formula 1

‘It’s a bit of a surprise’ – Ex-McLaren drivers Ricciardo and Sainz reflect on team's progress

Daniel Ricciardo and Carlos Sainz have opened up on what it has been like to see their former team McLaren achieve success in recent times, with the Woking squad having continued to progress during the past two years in particular.

‘It's the first time in Haas's history’ – Out-going Magnussen reveals crucial factor behind team’s success in 2024

Kevin Magnussen has admitted that Haas’s form in the 2024 season has come as something of a surprise, with the team currently sitting in seventh place of the constructors’ standings despite expecting to be at the rear of the pack.

TECH WEEKLY: The 3 most significant technical developments of the 2024 season so far

In what has been a half-season of fascinating changes in the competitive order among the top teams, we take a look at three significant developments.

Leclerc offers honest assessment of where Ferrari stand midway through 2024 as he urges team to bring upgrades ‘as soon as possible’

Charles Leclerc has called on Ferrari to bring more upgrades “as soon as possible” after the summer break, with the Monegasque believing that Red Bull, McLaren and Mercedes all have stronger cars at this stage of the season.

From rivalries reignited to a multiple medal-winner – The F1 drivers who also competed at the Olympics

While Formula 1 is catching its breath following a thrilling first half of the 2024 season, many in the paddock will most likely be keeping an eye on the action from the Paris 2024 Olympics, where some of the world’s leading athletes have been competing across a range of sports.

Windows Central

No, Woot! doesn't have the best Xbox Game Pass Ultimate deal to avoid the price hike — I know where you can save more

Woot! is currently discounting Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions, but you can still save even more by going through CDKeys, my personal choice.

Google loses US DOJ antitrust case after judge rules its search engine payments violated the law: "Google is a monopolist"

A judge has found Google guilty of breaking US antitrust law with payments made in 2021 that made its search engine the default option on smartphones.

Black Myth: Wukong preorders are already marked down — get one of 2024's biggest action RPGs and journey to the west for less

Black Myth: Wukong is just a few weeks away from launching on Windows PC, but it's already on sale thanks to this sweet preorder deal.

This discounted Copilot+ PC pairs a Snapdragon X Elite with a 3K 120Hz OLED display

Right now, you can grab the ASUS VivoBook S 15 for just over $100 off. That discounts saves you 8% on one of the best Copilot+ PCs and a laptop powered by the new Snapdragon X Elite processor.

World of Warcraft 'The War Within' story overview: What players need to know

World of Warcraft: The War Within is set to kick off a brand-new saga filled with mystery, danger, adventure, and the culmination of storylines decades in the making. Here’s what you need to know about the story for the latest expansion of World of Warcraft.

Best motherboard for AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

AMD's Ryzen 9000, based on the Zen 5 architecture, uses an AM5 socket, making the X670 and B650 motherboards the go-to hardware. Based on our reviews and AMD's stated use for testing, I've collected the best boards for the Ryzen 7 9700X, with a range of features and prices for most users.

One of the best VPNs now works with Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon X chips

Private Internet Access just launched an Arm-native version of its VPN. Very few VPNs work with Windows on Arm PCs right now, making Private Internet Access a welcome addition to the list of native Arm apps.

Descenders Next promises to be way more than racing bikes downhill, and it's coming to Game Pass day one

Descenders has amassed a massive community of passionate players, and its long-awaited follow-up has finally been announced with some epic upgrades.

Microsoft wants you to get better at AI detection with its new quiz game: "The growing quality in AI images makes them harder to spot"

Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith has shared a new website to help users sharpen and enhance their AI-detection skills.

"Game of Thrones, with ants." One of my most ANTicipated upcoming games is something you probably haven't heard of.

"Empire of the Ants" is an upcoming Xbox and PC real time strategy game with stunning micro-photorealistic visuals and a surprisingly deep emphasis on story, inspired by a 1991 French military war novel about a colony of ants.

Age of Mythology: Retold FAQ — Xbox Game Pass, release date, platforms, and everything you need to know

Here's everything you need to know about Age of Mythology: Retold, an ambitious title that rebuilds the original experience for modern gaming hardware.

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is coming to Xbox Game Pass in August 2024

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and more games are coming to Xbox Game Pass in August 2024.

This simple little app should be built into Windows 11

A relatively new Windows 11 app called CtrlHelp lets you summon a cheat sheet for shortcuts in 80 supported apps. The app also lets you practice shortcuts.

Lenovo Legion Go S FAQ: Leaks, rumors, and everything you need to know

Legion Go S is an upcoming new variant of Lenovo's original gaming handheld. Learn all about it.

Laffgaff

Which chess piece is called cavalier in French?

The knight.

Carbonation Study

What do you call a scientist that studies carbonation? A fizzicist.