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The BBC is facing fresh allegations of anti-Israel bias over language used as October 7 survivors ask the media to “respect their pain”. The broadcaster has issued an apology for referring to the October 7 attack as “escalations”. The wording was used in a BBC News staff email which was circulated to mark two years since the massacre. In the email, a picture of Palestinian women and children in Gaza was used instead of the Israeli victims of the Hamas attacks.The message was sent by the BBC Audiences team which advises journalists on how to best tailor content to viewers…

A vegetarian plane passenger died after he was allegedly denied a vegetarian meal. The family of Asoka Jayaweera claimed the 85-year-old “choked to death” after being told to “eat around the meat” while on board the flight.He was flying from Los Angeles to Sri Lanka, with Qatar Airways, on August 3, 2023, when the fatal incident took place. A newly filed lawsuit has revealed that stewards allegedly told him to “eat around the meat” in his meal around two-and-a-half hours into the flight. Mr Jayaweera, a cardiologist from Southern California, was reportedly told there were no meat-free meals left for…

Luke Littler has revealed his next career move following a surprise split announcement on the eve of the World Grand Prix. The 18-year-old sensation parted ways with ZXF Sports Management, bringing to an end a partnership that started when he was just 13, right before his opening bout in Leicester.The Nuke triumphed over Gian van Veen in an absolute thriller of a Grand Prix encounter on Tuesday. Speaking following his victory, Littler told Sportsboom: “I’m on my own. Just as myself, I think it’s better. Obviously I’ve got my family to support me and obviously Martin [Foulds] had done his…

Some of Europe’s biggest motoring brands are struggling to meet sales expectations as consumers ditch mainstream brands for cheaper Chinese vehicles. Top German brand BMW has been forced to change its outlook for the 2025 financial year after admitting demand for models in China was lower than they had hoped. Alongside the impact of US tariffs, BMW said it needs to “reduce volume expectations for the Chinese market” over the fourth quarter in a blow to investors. The German marque explained that its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) is now expected to hit between 5% and 6%. This is down from BMW’s…

Doctors have issued a stark warning that millions of British women could be facing a “silent health crisis” as menopause increases the likelihood of vitamin D deficiency, leaving them susceptible to four conditions – osteoporosis, fractures, muscle weakness and even low mood.Dr Janine David, a GP and women’s health specialist who advises Berkeley Health, said: “The latest government figures show that one in five people are vitamin D deficient, and the risks grow for women as they go through menopause. October is World Menopause Awareness Month, so there is no better time to shine a light on this deeply concerning…

A beautiful island off the coast has been named the best spot in the UK for seeing the Northern Lights. The next few months are likely to provide the best chances this decade to see the aurora borealis at its most spectacular, before the sun’s 11-year cycle begins to shift away from a stage that has created fantastic displays in the skies over the past two years.To help travellers make the most of the season, Iceland’s flagship airline, Icelandair, has shared expert guidance on how to make the most of aurora season and how to capture stunning photos with this…

A Labour minister refused to label China as “an enemy” of Britain amid accusations that the Government appears to be “cosying up” to Beijing.Water minister Emma Hardy admitted dealing with the communist regime was “a challenge”, the day after the director of public prosecutions launched an astonishing attack on the government.A Chinese spying trial collapsed after the Government refused to brand Beijing a threat to national security, the director of public prosecutions (DPP) Stephen Parkinson said.He told how the Crown Prosecution Service had tried “over many months” to get the evidence it needed to carry out the prosecution, but it…

Two-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes delivered everything he could muster with a makeshift Kansas City Chiefs squad against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday evening – and made his frustrations with his team-mates clear afterwards. The 30-year-old signal-caller registered a season-best 318 yards whilst connecting on 29 of his 41 attempts with one touchdown and one interception in a crushing 31-28 defeat.Crucial infractions by the Kansas City defence – particularly one from CB Charmarri Connor on what could have been a match-clinching interception – sealed the Chiefs’ fate, leaving them at 2-3 and firmly planted in third place within the AFC…

All you need to do is freeze your bananas. She said: “You might think you have the best banana bread recipe. You tested it over lockdown, all your friends and family loved it.“But let me tell you, this chocolate banana bread is an absolute winner and I think it’s the best you can possibly get.“We use a really handy hack for our bananas by freezing them. It’s a really good way to use them up.”Good Food explained that if you notice your bananas have become a “little too ripe”, they can be stored in the freezer for a later date.…

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has asked the US to sell its European partners Tomahawk missiles that can be transferred to Kyiv. The missiles, which have a range of around 1,550 miles, would constitute a significant bolstering of Ukraine’s arsenal, putting the Russian capital firmly within range.US president Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday that he had “sort of made a decision” on whether to provide the deadly weaponry to Kyiv via Europe, indicating that he was inclined to do so. However, possessing them and being free to use them at will are likely to be two…