National flags have started lining our streets. They may say something more
With St George’s and union jack flags appearing on many lampposts, we visit the epicentre of the phenomenon to find out why. BBC News
America’s last surviving WWII ace Navy fighter pilot Donald McPherson dies at 103 years old
Donald McPherson, a World War II veteran considered the nation’s last surviving “ace” pilot from the conflict, has died at the age of 103 in Nebraska. While serving as a…
Blue badge holders should not pay airport drop-off fees, charity says
UK airports’ charging policies are inconsistent and unfair, says Disabled Motoring UK. BBC News
Piper Alpha disaster took my dad – I still took a job offshore
Shane Gorman’s dad David was one of the 167 men who died after a gas explosion destroyed the oil platform in 1988. BBC News
Were masterpieces worth £100m really found under a pensioner’s bed?
An art scholar says the story behind three works is problematic, and now a museum exhibiting them refuses to say if they are genuine. BBC News
‘Pea allergy almost killed my boy. It’s only right to add it to food labels’
Families tell the BBC about their experiences living with allergies as experts call for more allergens to have warning labels. BBC News
Columbia University student among 5 killed in New York tour bus crash after Niagara Falls visit
A Columbia University student was among five people killed Friday when a tour bus returning from Niagara Falls rolled over on a rural stretch of Interstate 90 of the New…
The Papers: ‘Heading for IMF bailout’ and ‘Border farce!’
A leading economist has warned that the economy is at risk of “collapse”. BBC News
North Korean leader oversees new missile test, state media says
Two new air defence missiles with “superior combat capability” have been fired in a test observed by Kim Jong Un. BBC News
Clarkson for PM, attacks on police dogs: Do Parliament petitions make a difference?
People love signing petitions to get issues they care about debated by MPs – but some can’t resist having a laugh. BBC News
Why I started getting anti-wrinkle injections at 23
Does it slow down ageing? Or are we being exploited by a multi-billion pound industry? BBC News
I Love Regina Day celebrates 23rd yearSania Ali
Promoting inclusivity and community, the annual I Love Regina Day featured more than 50 vendors, free food and dozens of live performances.
Country star Ronnie McDowell told son he was ‘having a stroke’ during live performance
Country star Ronnie McDowell suffered a stroke mid-performance at the Summer Solstice Music Festival in Pennsylvania earlier this summer. McDowell slurred his words onstage June 21 in Oley, before his…
For orca left in limbo, zoo resorts to sexual stimulation to stop inbreeding
Wikie, 24, and her 11-year-old son Keijo still don’t have a new home despite months of wrangling. BBC News
‘The battle is for all Canadians’: Owners of B.C. ostrich farm fight onAmy Judd
‘So we have had an outpouring response of love and support, which has given us so much determination to continue the battle,’ owner Katie Pasitney told Global News.
Rescue effort halted for stuck climber on treacherous mountain after climber dies trying to help her: reports
The rescue of an experienced mountaineer has been called off in Kyrgyzstan nearly two weeks after Natasha Nagovitsina, 47, broke her leg not far from the summit of the country’s…
Nevada wins US Little League World Series title, will face Taiwan for championship
Nevada beat Connecticut 8-2 in the Little League World Series semifinal on Saturday, setting up a title game against Taiwan on Sunday. Garrett Gallegos homered and pitched five strong innings…
Smoke from unknown passenger device forces emergency landing of American Airlines flight to Washington-Dulles
An American Airlines flight from Philadelphia to Phoenix made an emergency diversion to Washington-Dulles airport Saturday, after smoke was reported coming from a passenger’s device. American Airlines flight 357 landed…
NBA free agent Malik Beasley no longer target in federal gambling investigation: report
While Malik Beasley’s basketball future remains uncertain, his path back to the NBA should no longer be impeded by a federal probe stemming from alleged gambling tied to basketball games…