A presenter on BBC Radio 4’s flagship Today programme has apologised for mispronouncing the surname of shadow chancellor Jeremy Hunt as a rude word. Nick Robinson made the error while interviewing employment minister Alison McGovern on the programme on Friday morning. Listeners heard him say: “When the Tories announced £12 billion in welfare cuts, and […]
Chicken named Nugget raises huge abandoned bird | UK | News
An emu that had been rejected by her parents after hatching found a new, smaller guardian in an incredible story of animal friendship – Nugget the chicken. Shrub the emu was abandoned by her birth parents, Forest and Mathilda, and was helplessly left to fend for herself. The keepers in Birdworld found Shrub covered in […]
Harry’s ‘new home’ near Eugenie could heal rift with royals | Royal | News
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who stepped back from Royal duties four years ago and relocated to the USA, are rumoured to be expanding their property portfolio with a stunning new holiday home in Portugal. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly purchased a new residence in Portugal, according to MailOnline, which could potentially […]
Royal Family LIVE: Sussexes’ Portugal move to boost ‘rival royals’ plan | Royal | News
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s move to Portugal has been described by a royal commentator as a way for the couple to boost their “rival royals” plan. This comment comes just one day after news surfaced that the couple have purchased a new home in Portugal – somewhere where Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank spend […]
Martin Lewis’ six-month warning for Brits worth thousands | UK | News
Doing one thing before April 2025 may help you rack up more than £5,400, Martin Lewis has claimed. In the latest MoneySavingExpert (MSE) newsletter, the financial guru issued a ‘six-month’ warning about the ‘lucrative’ opportunity that many Brits simply shouldn’t miss. Remarkably, this is centred around National Insurance and State Pension. He explained:”For each £825 […]
The incredible 171ft statue that’s Africa tallest | World | News
The tallest statue in Africa stands at nearly 200 feet tall and was constructed on top of a 328ft hill, and while it’s a marvel to look at, it was a highly controversial project. The African Renaissance Monument, a towering 171ft bronze edifice perched atop the Collines des Mamelles just outside Dakar, Senegal, stands as […]
Liam Payne’s royal links from Prince William to late Queen | Royal | News
The globe is in mourning after the heart-breaking news of former One Direction star Liam Payne’s tragic death, with grief-stricken fans across the world sharing their cherished memories of the late pop icon. Devastated supporters have been reminiscing about Liam’s vibrant life and influence in the music scene, following his untimely death at just 31 […]
Mike Tindall’s scathing one-word remark reveals what he really thinks about Prince Harry | Royal | News
Mike Tindall made his feelings about Prince Harry very clear after he reportedly described him with a cutting word. Zara Tindall’s husband, who is celebrating his 46th birthday today, was allegedly furious after he saw the Duke of Sussex in June 2022during the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have […]
Yahya Sinwar’s death offers exits from the war, but will Israel take them?
In the end, Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader, who masterminded the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel and then spent more than a year evading one of the largest and most destructive manhunts in history, may finally have met his demise almost by fluke. As part of a regular military patrol — rather than acting on specific intelligence […]
‘He is God’s problem now’: Texan pays tribute to funny, foul-mouthed father in obituary
As It Happens6:57‘He is God’s problem now’: Texan pays tribute to funny, foul-mouthed father in obituary One of Charles Boehm’s last memories of his father is when he nearly burned his tent down during a family camping trip, then spent the rest of the day swearing about it like a sailor. “A nice man, he […]