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34 minutes agoBy Kevin Peachey, BBC NewsGettyShoplifting is one of the issues on which BBC audiences said they wanted more detail from partiesKey issues such as the NHS, the economy and immigration have dominated this election campaign.They are well covered in all the parties’ manifestos, but some other topics only get a few words, or none at all.The BBC’s Your Voice, Your Vote project was an invitation to tell us what matters to you. Big subjects such as climate change and housing dominated your responses.The parties too have covered those big issues at length, and have responded to the questions asked by…

27 minutes agoBy Chris Baraniuk, Technology ReportersurfMission accomplished for Edwin Verheul (left) and Joachim OpdenakkerAs IT updates go, this was about as nerve-wracking as things can get.In February, deep inside a warehouse at Cern, the Swiss home of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) – the world’s biggest science experiment – two network engineers held their breath. And pressed a button.Suddenly, text on a black background flashed up on a screen in front of them. It had worked. “There was high-fiving involved,” recalls Joachim Opdenakker at SURF, a Dutch IT association that works for educational and research institutions. “It was super-cool to see.”He…

The penultimate day of Glastonbury Festival saw revellers hunting for shade as temperatures hit 22C (72F).Parasols and umbrellas were dotted around in front of the Pyramid Stage as festival-goers watched the likes of Cyndi Lauper, Ayra Starr and the Last Dinner Party.Kasabian surprised fans with a secret set at the Woodsies stage – a slot that was previously under the title “to be announced”.On Sunday, the likes of R&B act SZA, with Canadian songstress Shania Twain will unleash their hits on the Pyramid Stage. Source link

51 minutes agoBy Vanessa Buschschlüter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesHurricane Beryl has made landfall on Carriacou Island in Grenada, according to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC). The hurricane, which has regained strength in the past hours, has sparked warnings of life-threatening winds and dangerous storm surges.”In half an hour, Carriacou was flattened,” according to Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell.A hurricane warning is also in effect in Barbados, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Tobago.Earlier, airports and businesses shut down and residents across the Caribbean were urged to seek shelter as the potentially devastating storm hit the region.Dozens of flights were cancelled across the…

2 days agoBy Noor Nanji, Culture reporter at Glastonbury, @NoorNanji • Mugabi Turya, BBC Audio DocumentariesGetty ImagesGrammy award-winning artist Burna Boy is playing at GlastonburyOn Sunday evening, Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy will fire up Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage.While he has played at the UK’s biggest festival before, this is his first time on the famous main stage, which has been Glastonbury’s focal point for decades.Fellow Afrobeats star Ayra Starr also performed on the Pyramid Stage on Saturday, while Tems had a slot on the Other Stage.From West Africa to the world stage, Afrobeats has risen rapidly to dominate playlists and radio.On Spotify, the Afrobeats genre has grown…

Three justices have issued a blistering dissent to the landmark US Supreme Court opinion granting Donald Trump partial immunity from prosecution, warning that it will allow presidential power to be used “for evil ends”.The 6-3 historic decision effectively strips out key parts of an indictment against the former president for allegedly conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat.Six conservative-leaning justices signed the majority opinion, but the three liberals dissented.Led by Sonia Sotomayor, they expressed “fear for our democracy”.”Orders the Navy’s Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival?” Justice Sotomayor wrote. “Immune.””Organizes a military coup to hold onto power? Immune.…

Paddington is one of London’s most famous bears. His creator Michael Bond lived not far from Paddington station which was the inspiration for the name of his character. The books have sold more than 35 million copies worldwide, and the third film in the franchise Paddington in Peru, will be out later this year. Fans do not need to wait that long for a furry bear fix, there is a new attraction in County Hall in central London: The Paddington Bear Experience. Karen Jankel, the daughter of the author, showed BBC London around.Video journalist Claudia Redmond Source link

36 minutes agoBy David Gritten, BBC NewsEPAThere has been fierce fighting between Palestinian armed groups and Israeli forces in Gaza City’s Shejaiya districtIsrael’s military says Palestinian armed groups in Gaza have launched about 20 rockets towards Israeli border communities – the heaviest such attack in months.A number of the projectiles were intercepted and others landed inside southern Israel, but no injuries were reported. The military said it responded with artillery fire.Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) said it launched the barrage in response to Israeli “crimes”.It comes as Israel issued a fresh evacuation order for parts of the Khan Younis area in southern Gaza.…

8 hours agoBy Yasmin Rufo, Culture reporter Getty ImagesUsher also won the award for best R&B and hip-hop artistUsher delivered an emotional speech as he accepted a lifetime achievement prize at the BET Awards on Sunday.The singer-songwriter told the audience as he accepted the award that “getting here has definitely not been easy, but it has been worth it”.The 45-year-old is best known for hits including Yeah! and You Make Me Wanna.Usher also picked up the award for best R&B and hip-hop artist at the ceremony.He opened his 15-minute-long acceptance speech by saying: “This life achievement award, I don’t know, man, is…

26 minutes agoBy Anthony Zurcher, @awzurcher, North America correspondentReutersThe former president’s comments on 6 January 2021, before the Capitol riot, are likely to be deemed official actionsShortly after the Supreme Court issued its decision on his claim of presidential immunity, Donald Trump took to social media to celebrate.“Big win for our constitution and democracy,” he posted on Truth Social. “Proud to be an American!”While Trump did not get the sweeping protections that he and his lawyers had sought, he got more than enough to achieve his immediate objective of delaying another trial until after November’s election.The ruling from the six conservative justices dealt…