Entertainment
BBC Apologises for Broadcasting Racial Slur During Bafta Film Awards
The BBC has issued an apology after failing to edit a racial slur from its Bafta Film Awards coverage. The offensive language was shouted by Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson during the ceremony.
Sports
Lindsey Vonn Credits Surgery for Saving Leg After Olympic Downhill Crash
American skier Lindsey Vonn reveals she nearly lost her left leg due to compartment syndrome after a crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics, crediting emergency surgery for preventing amputation.
Politics
Phillipson Guarantees EHCP Continuity for Complex Needs Amid Send Reforms
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson pledges to maintain EHCPs for children with the most complex needs while introducing new individual support plans. The reforms aim to create a more inclusive system with earlier intervention.
Crime
Trafficker Ordered to Pay £3,815 After Forcing Women into Prostitution
Mananchaya Wanitthanawet, serving nine years for human trafficking, must pay £3,815 under Proceeds of Crime Act after exploiting two Thai women in Scotland.
Health
Weather
NYC Mayor Declares Emergency and Travel Ban for Blizzard
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declared a local state of emergency and issued a travel ban as the city prepares for its first dangerous blizzard in over a decade, with up to 24 inches of snow forecast.
NYC Mayor Declares Emergency and Implements Travel Ban
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declared a local state of emergency and ordered a travel ban as the city prepares for its worst blizzard in over a decade, with schools closed and non-essential vehicles restricted.
Thailand Hit by 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake After Borneo Quake
A significant magnitude 6.5 earthquake has struck Thailand, as reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences. This seismic event follows a magnitude 6.8 quake in Borneo, highlighting regional tectonic activity.
US Northeast Braces for Blizzard with Heavy Snow and High Winds
A severe winter storm is hitting the US Northeast, with blizzard warnings from Maryland to Massachusetts, over 6,000 flights cancelled, and residents urged to stay indoors.
East Coast Blizzard: 12,000 Flights Delayed, 18 Inches Snow Forecast
A severe nor'easter batters the East Coast, causing massive flight cancellations and delays while forecasters predict up to 18 inches of snow and dangerous blizzard conditions across multiple states.
UK Geography Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
Challenge yourself with 100 multiple-choice questions about the geography of the United Kingdom. Perfect for students, travelers, and geography enthusiasts.