NFL: Green Bay Packers’ Trevor Davis charged over ‘explosives joke’
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Trevor Davis is charged by police after joking about explosives at an airport.
Daily Archive: April 9, 2018
Bill Cosby paid sexual assault accuser $3.4m settlement in 2006
Image copyright ReutersImage caption The case involves former basketball player Andrea Constand Bill Cosby paid the woman accusing him of sexual assault almost $3.4m (£2.4m) in a civil settlement in 2006. The figure was...
Commonwealth Games: Hollie Arnold clinches gold and sets a new world record in F46 javelin
Wales’ Hollie Arnold sets a new world record on her final throw to clinch victory in the F46 javelin at the Commonwealth Games.
Hamilton musical: What you need to know
The ‘hip hop’ musical just won seven Olivier Awards – here’s what you need to know.
Syria ‘chemical attack’: Russia and US in fierce row at UN
Moscow accuses opponents of slander over alleged chemical attack, with the US pledging a response.
US deficit forecast to hit $1 trillion following tax cuts
Image copyright Getty ImagesImage caption Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans celebrate passing $1.5 trillion in tax cuts The US is heading for a budget deficit of more than $1 trillion (£707bn) by 2020...
Some ball-tampering critics are chucking stones in glass houses – Andrew Flintoff
Andrew Flintoff is less than impressed with the reaction of some of his peers to the Australian ball-tampering scandal.
Australia ball-tampering: ‘Nonsense’ only three players knew – Andrew Flintoff
It is “absolute nonsense” that only three Australia players knew about the ball-tampering scandal, says ex-England captain Andrew Flintoff.
Trump lawyer Michael Cohen’s office raided by FBI
The raid partly focused on payments Michael Cohen made to adult film star Stormy Daniels, US media say.
Bill Cosby sexual assault retrial begins after delays
Image copyright ReutersImage caption The case involves former basketball player Andrea Constand The retrial of the American actor and comedian, Bill Cosby, has begun in Pennsylvania. Mr Cosby, 80, denies drugging and sexually assaulting...
Amber Rudd: Target child drug runners to tackle violence
The home secretary says a new strategy will also target social media and supporting young people.
Russia and US in fierce row over Syria at UN Security Council
Russia accuses its opponents of slander and “boorishness”; the US says Russia has blood on its hands.
Saudi Arabia inks deal with France to set up opera and orchestra
Image copyright EPAImage caption Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met French PM Édouard Philippe in Paris on Monday Saudi Arabia had its first taste of opera earlier this year with a Lebanese company performing...
French police evict eco-activists from Nantes site
French police have been using tear gas and heavy machinery to evict environmental activists from a site they were illegally occupying near the western city of Nantes. The activists were protesting against a controversial...
Canada crash: Justin Trudeau at vigil for Humboldt Broncos victims
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Viktor Orban: Election win is a chance to defend Hungary
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has won a landslide victory in Hungary’s general election, meaning he will serve for a third consecutive term in office. The strong Eurosceptic campaigned on an anti-immigration platform. BBC News...
Bill Cosby sexual assault retrial delayed over juror issue
Image copyright ReutersImage caption The case involves former basketball player Andrea Constand The retrial of the American actor and comedian, Bill Cosby, is due to begin in Pennsylvania on Monday. Proceedings were delayed, however,...
Tammy Duckworth becomes first US senator in office to give birth
Image copyright Getty ImagesImage caption Ms Duckworth had both legs amputated after her helicopter crashed in Iraq US Senator Tammy Duckworth, 50, has given birth to a daughter, becoming the first sitting female US...
Harry Kane: Tottenham to appeal for striker to be awarded goal at Stoke
Tottenham are to lodge an appeal with the Premier League for striker Harry Kane to be accredited with the winning goal at Stoke.
Danish silo demolition goes wrong
What happens when a demolition doesn’t go the way you were expecting.