Northern Powerhouse Rail plans delayed again
The BBC understands the prime minister will now not announce plans for a rail link between Manchester and Liverpool at the Labour Party conference. Read More
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White House says to prep for mass firings if government shuts down
The warning came after Trump refused a meeting with Democrats seeking healthcare funding in budget negotiations. Read More
India imposes curfew in Ladakh after statehood protests turn violent
Four people were killed and dozens injured in the deadliest protests in the Himalayan region for years. Read More
Head nurse describes ‘chaotic’ night baby died
Head nurse Ronald Carrido tells the inquest into a baby’s death about the moment he called for help. Read More
Woman in Spanish cold case identified after 20 years
Russian citizen Liudmila Zavada, 31, was found dead in July 2005 by a road in the northeastern Spain. Read More
I can’t afford to move out of my parents’ house due to rising living costs
A growing number of young adults now say the rising cost of running a home means they can’t afford their own place. Read More
BBC and news agencies launch film calling on Israel to allow foreign journalists into Gaza
Israel does not allow foreign journalists into Gaza independently, citing security grounds. Read More
Australian film altered in China to make gay couple straight
A scene featuring a same-sex couple was digitally altered to depict a heterosexual couple. Read More
Colombia’s president calls US attacks on alleged drug boats ‘act of tyranny’
Gustavo Petro told the BBC that “there is no need to kill anyone” in efforts to crackdown on maritime drug smuggling. Read More
Trump demands inquiry over UN ‘triple sabotage’ after escalator and teleprompter mishaps
The US president called the incidents that included an escalator and teleprompter mishap “a real disgrace”. Read More