US appeals court denies Trump 'special master' request in documents case
A US appeals court has ended a "special master" review of documents seized from Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. The ruling is a win for the US Department of Justice, which is probing if Mr Trump took classified documents with him when he left the White House. The "special master" is an independent lawyer who decides if any of the records are covered under attorney-client or executive privilege. Investigators can now review the documents in full. The ruling was made on Thursday by a thr...
US appeals court denies Trump 'special master' request in documents case
A US appeals court has ended a "special master" review of documents seized from Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. The ruling is a win for the US Department of Justice, which is probing if Mr Trump took classified documents with him when he left the White House. The "special master" is an independent lawyer who decides if any of the records are covered under attorney-client or executive privilege. Investigators can now review the documents in full. The ruling was made on Thursday by a thr...
What is climate change? A really simple guide
World temperatures are rising because of human activity, and climate change now threatens every aspect of human life. Left unchecked, humans and nature will experience catastrophic warming, with worsening droughts, rising sea levels and mass extinction of species. The world faces a huge challenge, but there are potential solutions.What is climate change?Climate is the average weather in a place over many years. Climate change is a shift in those average conditions. The rapid climate change we...
What is climate change? A really simple guide
World temperatures are rising because of human activity, and climate change now threatens every aspect of human life. Left unchecked, humans and nature will experience catastrophic warming, with worsening droughts, rising sea levels and mass extinction of species. The world faces a huge challenge, but there are potential solutions.What is climate change?Climate is the average weather in a place over many years. Climate change is a shift in those average conditions. The rapid climate change we...
European Athletics Championships: Birmingham to host event in 2026
Birmingham has been chosen to host the European Athletics Championships in 2026. The renovated Alexander Stadium, which was used when the Commonwealth Games took place in the city earlier this year, will be the venue for the event. It will be the first time the Championships have been held in the United Kingdom. UK Athletics (UKA) chief executive Jack Buckner said it was "wonderful news for athletics". He added: "UKA has held a long-time wish to deliver this event and we thank European Athlet...
European Athletics Championships: Birmingham to host event in 2026
Birmingham has been chosen to host the European Athletics Championships in 2026. The renovated Alexander Stadium, which was used when the Commonwealth Games took place in the city earlier this year, will be the venue for the event. It will be the first time the Championships have been held in the United Kingdom. UK Athletics (UKA) chief executive Jack Buckner said it was "wonderful news for athletics". He added: "UKA has held a long-time wish to deliver this event and we thank European Athlet...
Channel crossings: Albanian migrants recruited to the UK by gangs
The BBC has heard evidence that Albanian drug gangs are using the migrant camps of northern France as a recruitment ground, offering to pay the passage of those prepared to work in the UK drugs industry on arrival. Albanians account for almost a third of the 38,000 people who have arrived in small boats so far this year, according to UK government figures. Senior police and immigration officials on both sides of the Channel are worried by the growing role of Albanian middlemen in facilitating...
Channel crossings: Albanian migrants recruited to the UK by gangs
The BBC has heard evidence that Albanian drug gangs are using the migrant camps of northern France as a recruitment ground, offering to pay the passage of those prepared to work in the UK drugs industry on arrival. Albanians account for almost a third of the 38,000 people who have arrived in small boats so far this year, according to UK government figures. Senior police and immigration officials on both sides of the Channel are worried by the growing role of Albanian middlemen in facilitating...
