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4 hours agoBy Katie Hunter, BBC Scotland NewsBBCCaren Lorimer’s husband David said he was sorry she never lived long enough to see her name clearedThe family of a convicted sub-postmistress who died before her name was cleared say they have made her final wish come true.Caren Lorimer’s family took on her case after her death from cancer in April 2022.They were expecting to be back in court this week but her conviction was quashed sooner than expected.Caren’s husband David Lorimer said it “meant the world to him” but he was sad that his late wife had died before she was exonerated.Caren had…

59 minutes agoBy Tom Richardson, BBC NewsbeatMicrosoftCall of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be the first game in the series to appear on Xbox Game PassGaming’s annual preview marathon took place over the weekend, with dozens of new titles on show.Against the backdrop of an industry wrestling with layoffs and questions over its future, expectations of seeing many new blockbuster titles were low this year.Microsoft capped off the main events with a successful showcase, and fans of Call of Duty got an extended look at upcoming, 1990s-set Black Ops 6.It’ll be the first game in the series to appear on the Xbox…

41 minutes agoBy James W Kelly & PA Media, BBC NewsGetty ImagesO-negative blood can be safely given to people of with any blood typeAn appeal has been launched for O blood-type donors to book appointments across the country following the ransomware attack affecting major London hospitals.NHS Blood and Transplant is appealing for O blood-type donors to book appointments to donate as this is safe to use for all patients.The IT attack means the affected hospitals cannot currently match patients’ blood at the same frequency as usual.Several London hospitals declared a critical incident, cancelled operations and tests, and were unable to carry out…

Michael Mosley’s family has confirmed his body has been found beside Agia Marina beach on the Greek island of Symi. Symi’s mayor said the body was found as teams were searching the coastline with cameras. The TV presenter vanished on Wednesday after setting out on a walk, prompting a search operation which involved divers, helicopters and drones. He was well-known for his TV programmes and his Just One Thing podcast which airs on BBC Radio 4. Source link

34 minutes agoBy Thomas Mackintosh, BBC NewsReutersThere is increasing outrage at the number of Palestinian casualties in Saturday’s operation in and around NuseiratThe Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says an Israeli raid on a refugee camp – which led to the rescue of four hostages – killed 274 people including children and other civilians.On Saturday Israel’s forces, backed by air strikes, fought intense gun battles with Hamas in and around the Nuseirat refugee camp, freeing the captives.Noa Argamani, 26, Almog Meir Jan, 22, Andrei Kozlov, 27, and Shlomi Ziv, 41, who were abducted from the Nova music festival on 7 October have…

BBCTiny Habits in London, May 2023 (L-R): Judah Mayowa, Maya Rae and Cinya Kahn“Holy crap they are good. I need more Tiny Habits!”Those were the words of rock legend David Crosby, posted to his Twitter profile in May 2022.He’d just stumbled across the music of three college students from Boston, whose lush harmonies and bucolic melodies reminded him of his own work in Crosby, Stills and Nash.Before long, other musicians took note. Kacey Musgraves invited them to sing with her, Noah Kahan took them on tour and Elton John (it’s always Elton John, isn’t it?) championed them on his radio…

A body has been found in the search for TV and radio presenter Michael Mosley, a rescue worker tells the BBC.The 67-year-old, known for his TV programmes and BBC Radio 4’s Just One Thing podcast, vanished on Wednesday while on holiday on the Greek island of Symi.Authorities have been searching for Dr Mosley in a remote mountainous area. He went missing on Wednesday after leaving his wife on Agios Nikolaos beach to set off on a walk about 13:30 local time (11:30 BST).His wife later reported Dr Mosley, who was without his phone, missing.Greek police, firefighters, tourists and local volunteers…

8 hours agoBy Natalie Sherman, BBC NewsGetty ImagesAndrew Buckley, a self-described “mocha guy”, recently swore off his Starbucks habit, reeling after the firm’s latest price increase sent the cost of his drink above $6.The 50-year-old, who works in tech sales in Idaho, had been a loyal customer for decades, treasuring his near-daily venti mocha as a little luxury that allowed him to stretch his legs during the work day. But the company’s latest price increase crossed a line. “It was the straw that broke the camel’s back on my feelings of inflation in general. It’s like, ‘That’s it. I can’t do it…

36 minutes agoBy Francesca Gillett, BBC NewsSouth Walton Fire DistrictThe local fire department shared photos of the aftermath of the attacksBeachgoers in the Gulf Coast of Florida have been told to be vigilant, after three swimmers were attacked by sharks in two separate attacks.One woman was said to have had part of her arm amputated after being bitten on Friday in Walton County in north-west Florida.Less than two hours later, at another beach four miles further east, two teenage girls were in waist-deep water with friends when they were attacked.One of the girls suffered “significant injuries to the upper leg and one…

Jenn Buta has been campaigning since her son was targeted by sextortionists in Nigeria – a hotspot for scammers. Source link