A man who escaped the last functioning hospital in the Sudanese city of el-Fasher before a reported massacre by paramilitary troops says he has lost all hope and happiness. Abdu-Rabbu Ahmed, a laboratory technician at the Saudi Maternity Hospital, spoke to a freelancer gathering interviews for the BBC from a displaced persons camp in Tawila some 70km (43 miles) to the west of el-Fasher, the regional hub which was taken over by paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the last week of October after an 18-month siege. The alleged killings of at least 460 patients and their companions at the Saudi Hospital were one of the most shocking among widespread accounts of atrocities - some of them filmed by RSF fighters and posted to social media. In a statement of condemnation, the World Health Organization (WHO) said it was "appalled and deeply shocked" by the reported shootings, and by the abductions of six health workers - four doctors, a nurse and a pharmacist. The RSF has dismissed the accusations as disinformation, declaring that all of el-Fasher's hospitals had been abandoned. It disputed the claims by filming a video inside the hospital grounds showing female volunteers tending to patients. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Sudan #BBCNews
Global girl group KATSEYE catch up with BBC News music correspondent Mark Savage to talk about their K-Pop training and Netflix's Pop Star Academy. Plus their rise to fame, how they handle online hate and their bid to become the biggest girl group in the world. The six-piece, who were recently nominated for best new artist at the Grammy Awards, also told BBC News that they have received multiple online death threats since they made their debut last year. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #KATSEYE #KPop #BBCNews
Protesters carrying signs reading "our forests are not for sale" broke through security lines of the COP30 climate talks on Tuesday night in Belém, Brazil. BBC journalists saw United Nations security staff running behind a line of Brazilian soldiers shouting at delegates to immediately leave the venue. The UN told BBC News that the incident caused minor injuries to two security staff, in addition to limited damage to the venue. Social media videos showed protesters that appeared to be from indigenous groups and others waving flags with the logo of a left-wing Brazilian youth movement called Juntos. Protesters, some wearing what appeared to be traditional indigenous dress, stormed the COP30 entrance, chanting and kicking down doors, before tussling with security personnel, videos posted online showed. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #COP30 #Brazil #BBCNews
Authorities in Pakistan are trying to identify an attacker following a suicide attack outside a court in Islamabad. At least 12 people were killed and 27 others were injured, the country's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi said. According to Naqvi, a bomber was planning to attack the district courthouse but was unable to get inside, and he said authorities would prioritise identifying the bomber, and that those involved would be brought to justice. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has alleged that extremist groups "actively backed by India" were involved. A spokesperson for the Indian government denied what they described as "baseless and unfounded allegations". Jumaat Ul Ahrar, a splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), has claimed responsibility, according to local media. But two local journalists have told the BBC that the TTP's central leadership has sent messages to them saying it has no link to the explosion. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Pakistan #Islamabad #BBCNews
Will the BBC actually end up in court against President Trump? Where would a potential lawsuit by President Trump against the BBC take place? Is $1 billion dollars a realistic figure? What are the calculations both sides are making? Adam discusses with BBC home and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani. And, the rate of UK employment has risen to 5%, the highest level since the pandemic. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer has dropped the biggest hint yet he is about to scrap the two child benefit cap. Adam is joined by Henry and Dharshini. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord Get in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480. New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNews #Trump
US President Donald Trump has directed his administration to ‘immediately’ resume nuclear testing for the first time in over 30 years. It comes as Russia successfully trialled a nuclear-capable cruise missile and underwater drone – and as China increases its nuclear stockpile faster than any other nation. The move by President Trump coincides with a new Netflix film, A House of Dynamite, which depicts the US response to a nuclear missile heading for Chicago. So how serious is the threat, and how well equipped are western countries to respond? The Security Brief’s Christian Fraser and Mikey Kay investigate, and speak to the writer of A House of Dynamite, Noah Oppenheim. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #DonaldTrump #Putin #BBCNews
Former 'Culture Club' singer Boy George's latest art collection has gone on sale, and is inspired by punk music. The popstar has always painted from a young age, taking inspiration from pop icons such as David Bowie and Mark Bolan. At school he said art was the only class he liked and the only place he could really be 'self-indulgent and free'. His latest artwork feature Prince and Madonna, and can be seen across 30 galleries. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BoyGeorge #BBCNews
Description: Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that the next World Cup will be his last before retirement. The player will be hoping to add a World Cup trophy to his cabinet and reach one thousand goals. BBC World Service Football journalist George Addo and Global Affairs reporter Mimi Swaby have been telling the Global News Podcast about his legacy, and look ahead to the next tournament, which is the first to be hosted by three countries. Subscribe to the Global News Podcast wherever you get your podcasts or find more episodes here: https://bbc.in/GlobalNewsPodcast
Australian scientists have discovered a new native bee species with tiny horns - and given it a suitably devilish name. Researchers found the Megachile Lucifer while observing a rare wildflower that only grows in the Bremer Ranges in Western Australia's Goldfields region, 470km (292 miles) east of Perth. The "highly distinctive, prominent horns" are only on the female bee and may be used as a defence mechanism, to gather pollen or nectar, or to collect materials such as resin for nests. The study's lead scientist said she was inspired to use the name Lucifer as she was watching the Netflix show of the same name at the time. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Australia #Wildlife #BBCNews
A suicide attack outside a court in Pakistan's capital Islamabad has killed 12 people and injured at least 27 more, the country's interior minister said. Mohsin Naqvi said a bomber was planning to attack the district courthouse but was unable to get inside. Naqvi said authorities would prioritise identifying the bomber, and that those involved would be brought to justice. It remains unclear who carried out the attack. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNews
Catherine Connolly has been declared as the Republic of Ireland's 10th president. Connolly was elected in a landslide vote at the end of October - defeating Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys. The 68-year-old will take over the role from Michael D Higgins, whose 14-year term ended at midnight. The inauguration ceremony was attended by politicians, judges and other invited guests and took place at Dublin Castle. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Ireland #BBCNews
The outgoing BBC director general Tim Davie has told staff to "fight for our journalism", a day after US President Donald Trump threatened to sue the corporation for $1bn. Davie and head of news Deborah Turness resigned on Sunday, after days of pressure sparked by a leaked memo. The memo - written by ex-BBC adviser Michael Prescott - made a series of claims, including that Panorama misleadingly edited a speech by Trump from 6 January, 2021. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNews
In just under a fortnight, leaders from some of the world's major economies will gather in South Africa's economic heartland, Johannesburg, for the G20 summit. But just a few kilometres from the spruced-up, highly secure venue is a city centre which the authorities are struggling to improve and keep safe. They face major challenges in cleaning up more than 100 derelict buildings, many plagued by rubbish and open sewage, some of which have been taken over by criminal gangs. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Johannesburg #G20 #BBCNews
President Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1bn. In a latter to the corporation Trump’s legal team demands the BBC “immediately retract” a Panorama programme which edited a speech he made calling it “false and defamatory”. It comes as BBC chair Samir Shah apologised for an "error of judgement" over the edit, and said the BBC was considering how to respond to Trump. BBC director general Tim Davie and CEO of BBC news Deborah Turness resigned on Sunday night, after a leaked memo criticised a 2024 Panorama programme about the US president. Adam and Chris are joined by Chief Washington Presenter Caitriona Perry and Media and Culture Editor Katie Razzall. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord Get in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480. New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNews #trump
The chairman of the BBC has apologised for what he called an "error of judgement" in how a speech by Donald Trump was edited for an episode of Panorama. The BBC's director-general and its head of news resigned on Sunday after a leaked memo criticised the documentary. But this crisis didn't come out of nowhere - as the BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins explains. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #DonaldTrump #BBCNews
A cyber-criminal who spent almost 10 years on the FBI's most wanted list has been speaking to the BBC in an exclusive interview from prison. Vyacheslav Penchukov, known as Tank, was the leader of two separate hacking gangs accused of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars from people around the world. BBC Cyber correspondent Joe Tidy has been telling the Global News Podcast about his exclusive interview with the jailed hacking kingpin. Subscribe to the Global News Podcast wherever you get your podcasts or find more episodes here: https://bbc.in/GlobalNewsPodcast #BBCNews
BBC chairman Samir Shah has apologised for a Panorama documentary which edited a clip of a speech by Donald Trump, calling it an "error of judgement". "We accept that the way the speech was edited did give the impression of a direct call for violent action," Shah said in a letter to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee. Both the BBC's director general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness resigned on Sunday following criticism that the programme, aired in October 2024, gave the impression Trump explicitly encouraged the Capital Hill riot in January 2021 by placing two different parts of the speech together. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #DonaldTrump #Media #BBCNews
From the spectacular break-in at the Louvre to the rise of mobile phone snatching on the streets of London, Ben Thompson and Talking Business examine some of the global and economic forces behind the rise in theft. Why are those involved in these thefts finding it so easy to steal and sell our possessions? Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Louvre #Crime #MobilePhones #BBCNews
Syria's President Ahmed Sharaa has arrived in Washington for an official visit, just two days after the US formally revoked his status as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. The former Islamist militant will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, 11 months after his rebel alliance ousted Bashar al-Assad. Hours before his arrival in the US capital it was announced that Syrian security services had detained dozens of suspected members of the so-called Islamic State group. Joint efforts to tackle what remains of the group in Syria are expected to be high on the agenda during Sharaa's talks with Trump. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Syria #US #DonaldTrump #BBCNews
US senators have passed a deal that paves the way to ending the longest government shutdown in the country’s history. A group of Democratic lawmakers backed an agreement negotiated with Republicans in the Senate. After 40 days of stalemate, this is the first sign of any progress. But the deal still needs to pass the House, and Democrats opposed to it in the Senate could slow the process down. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNews
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Bhamidipati Venkata Satyanarayana
Hats off to BBC correspondents Yogita and Jeremy.
Midnight Rambler
trump tries and deep state rebels. biden does it and nothing