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Image source, Getty Images By Mani Djazmi BBC Sport Published 10 minutes ago For two days, the violence stopped. The arrival of then world champions Brazil for an exhibition match in conflict-torn Haiti brought the capital Port-au-Prince to a standstill in 2004. "Are you sure the Brazilians are play…
Image source, Getty Images By Mani Djazmi BBC Sport Published 5 minutes ago For two days, the violence stopped. The arrival of then world champions Brazil for an exhibition match in conflict-torn Haiti brought the capital Port-au-Prince to a standstill in 2004. "Are you sure the Brazilians are playi…
Image source, Getty Images By Mani Djazmi BBC Sport Published 4 minutes ago For two days, the violence stopped. The arrival of then world champions Brazil for an exhibition match in conflict-torn Haiti brought the capital Port-au-Prince to a standstill in 2004. "Are you sure the Brazilians are playi…
The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions. The BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a look at the challenges facing this year's…
The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions. The BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a look at the challenges facing this year's…
Published 22 minutes ago It feels a little strange to be watching this World Cup from a TV studio, and not being involved on the pitch. Until this summer, I had been at every major finals with France since 2012 - four Euro Championships and three World Cups. Now, I am enjoying this tournament in a d…
The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions. The BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a look at the challenges facing this year's…
The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions. The BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a look at the challenges facing this year's…
The scene in Central Park, Chelmsford, after the assault on Friday evening. Photograph: Essex Police View image in fullscreen The scene in Central Park, Chelmsford, after the assault on Friday evening. Photograph: Essex Police Three teenagers arrested over death of man in Essex Boy, 14, among three …
The scene in Central Park, Chelmsford, after the assault on Friday evening. Photograph: Essex Police View image in fullscreen The scene in Central Park, Chelmsford, after the assault on Friday evening. Photograph: Essex Police Three teenagers arrested over death of man in Essex Boy, 14, among three …
The scene in Central Park, Chelmsford, after the assault on Friday evening. Photograph: Essex Police View image in fullscreen The scene in Central Park, Chelmsford, after the assault on Friday evening. Photograph: Essex Police Three teenagers arrested over death of man in Essex Boy, 14, among three …
The scene in Central Park, Chelmsford, after the assault on Friday evening. Photograph: Essex Police View image in fullscreen The scene in Central Park, Chelmsford, after the assault on Friday evening. Photograph: Essex Police Three teenagers arrested over death of man in Essex Boy, 14, among three …
The scene in Central Park, Chelmsford, after the assault on Friday evening. Photograph: Essex Police View image in fullscreen The scene in Central Park, Chelmsford, after the assault on Friday evening. Photograph: Essex Police Three teenagers arrested over death of man in Essex Boy, 14, among three …
A Scotland fan looks forward to the action in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA View image in fullscreen A Scotland fan looks forward to the action in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA Pipers and dreams: World Cup fever grips Scotland again after 28 years The co…
A Scotland fan looks forward to the action in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA View image in fullscreen A Scotland fan looks forward to the action in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA Pipers and dreams: World Cup fever grips Scotland again after 28 years The co…
Is Download's first female headliner a milestone or a 'bittersweet' moment? 22 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Georgia Levy-Collins BBC Newsbeat Getty Images Emily Armstrong joined Linkin Park as their lead singer in 2024 Linkin Park will make history this weekend as the first fema…
Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told 18 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jack Fenwick Political correspondent PA Media Former defence secretary John Healey was privately pushing for the UK to join an international investment bank to raise more money for defence spending, BBC News has been told. Allies of Healey claim the Treasury tried to shut down negotiations for the UK to join the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), an idea spearheaded by Canada. In his resignation letter Healey said there were "credible ways" to fund extra defence spending, including "working multi-nationally". Treasury sources indicated to the BBC the chancellor had been looking at ways to fund defence with countries aside from the Canadian suggestion, including discussions with Poland about a "Multi-Lateral Defence Mechanism". The DSRB, which aims to help member countries fund defence projects at low costs, is expected to be officially launched at a Nato summit next month. Countries wishing to join will be asked to contribute an upfront investment of around £870m. Canadian prime minister Mark Carney, who has been pushing the idea on the global stage, is said to be keen for the UK to join the project. Ministers have been mulling it for months but the chancellor is thought to have been unwilling to pay. Healey resigned as defence secretary on Wednesday, saying the amount of money attached to the government's upcoming Defence Investment Plan fell "well short" of what was needed. Sir Keir Starmer told the BBC on Friday he had made "hard-edged" choices on defence spending, including asking government departments to make cuts to help pay for it. The Defence Investment Plan has yet to be announced. Healey said Number 10 and the Treasury were prepared to give around £10bn in additional money in this plan, around £18bn less than what military chiefs have reportedly asked for. It is understood Healey believed joining the DSRB could have helped bridge a funding gap as well as supporting British businesses in the defence sector. A group of defence-focused Labour MPs have been lobbying ministers to look more closely at the DSRB for months. One advocate of the UK joining the bank said it was likely that the up-front cost would have to be paid for by borrowing. Earlier this week Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicated she was not in favour of borrowing more money to increase defence spending. The Canadian High Commissioner to the UK told Politico Gordon Brown, who is advising the prime minister on global finance, has held direct talks with Carney about the DSRB. Supporters hope it will lead to direct low-cost lending to governments as well as credit guarantees for commercial banks that give loans to defence companies. But some in Whitehall have raised concerns the model being offered would be more likely to benefit smaller economies with lower credit ratings. The Treasury has been contacted for comment. Ministry of Defence John Healey HM Treasury
Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told 17 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jack Fenwick Political correspondent PA Media Former defence secretary John Healey was privately pushing for the UK to join an international investment bank to raise more money for defence spe…
Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told 15 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jack Fenwick Political correspondent PA Media Former defence secretary John Healey was privately pushing for the UK to join an international investment bank to raise more money for defence spending, BBC News has been told. Allies of Healey claim the Treasury tried to shut down negotiations for the UK to join the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), an idea spearheaded by Canada. In his resignation letter Healey said there were "credible ways" to fund extra defence spending, including "working multi-nationally". Treasury sources indicated to the BBC the chancellor had been looking at ways to fund defence with countries aside from the Canadian suggestion, including discussions with Poland about a "Multi-Lateral Defence Mechanism". The DSRB, which aims to help member countries fund defence projects at low costs, is expected to be officially launched at a Nato summit next month. Countries wishing to join will be asked to contribute an upfront investment of around £870m. Canadian prime minister Mark Carney, who has been pushing the idea on the global stage, is said to be keen for the UK to join the project. Ministers have been mulling it for months but the chancellor is thought to have been unwilling to pay. Healey resigned as defence secretary on Wednesday, saying the amount of money attached to the government's upcoming Defence Investment Plan fell "well short" of what was needed. Sir Keir Starmer told the BBC on Friday he had made "hard-edged" choices on defence spending, including asking government departments to make cuts to help pay for it. The Defence Investment Plan has yet to be announced. Healey said Number 10 and the Treasury were prepared to give around £10bn in additional money in this plan, around £18bn less than what military chiefs have reportedly asked for. It is understood Healey believed joining the DSRB could have helped bridge a funding gap as well as supporting British businesses in the defence sector. A group of defence-focused Labour MPs have been lobbying ministers to look more closely at the DSRB for months. One advocate of the UK joining the bank said it was likely that the up-front cost would have to be paid for by borrowing. Earlier this week Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicated she was not in favour of borrowing more money to increase defence spending. The Canadian High Commissioner to the UK told Politico Gordon Brown, who is advising the prime minister on global finance, has held direct talks with Carney about the DSRB. Supporters hope it will lead to direct low-cost lending to governments as well as credit guarantees for commercial banks that give loans to defence companies. But some in Whitehall have raised concerns the model being offered would be more likely to benefit smaller economies with lower credit ratings. The Treasury has been contacted for comment. Ministry of Defence John Healey HM Treasury
Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told 13 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jack Fenwick Political correspondent PA Media Former defence secretary John Healey was privately pushing for the UK to join an international investment bank to raise more money for defence spe…
Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told 12 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jack Fenwick Political correspondent PA Media Former defence secretary John Healey was privately pushing for the UK to join an international investment bank to raise more money for defence spending, BBC News has been told. Allies of Healey claim the Treasury tried to shut down negotiations for the UK to join the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), an idea spearheaded by Canada. In his resignation letter Healey said there were "credible ways" to fund extra defence spending, including "working multi-nationally". Treasury sources indicated to the BBC the chancellor had been looking at ways to fund defence with countries aside from the Canadian suggestion, including discussions with Poland about a "Multi-Lateral Defence Mechanism". The DSRB, which aims to help member countries fund defence projects at low costs, is expected to be officially launched at a Nato summit next month. Countries wishing to join will be asked to contribute an upfront investment of around £870m. Canadian prime minister Mark Carney, who has been pushing the idea on the global stage, is said to be keen for the UK to join the project. Ministers have been mulling it for months but the chancellor is thought to have been unwilling to pay. Healey resigned as defence secretary on Wednesday, saying the amount of money attached to the government's upcoming Defence Investment Plan fell "well short" of what was needed. Sir Keir Starmer told the BBC on Friday he had made "hard-edged" choices on defence spending, including asking government departments to make cuts to help pay for it. The Defence Investment Plan has yet to be announced. Healey said Number 10 and the Treasury were prepared to give around £10bn in additional money in this plan, around £18bn less than what military chiefs have reportedly asked for. It is understood Healey believed joining the DSRB could have helped bridge a funding gap as well as supporting British businesses in the defence sector. A group of defence-focused Labour MPs have been lobbying ministers to look more closely at the DSRB for months. One advocate of the UK joining the bank said it was likely that the up-front cost would have to be paid for by borrowing. Earlier this week Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicated she was not in favour of borrowing more money to increase defence spending. The Canadian High Commissioner to the UK told Politico Gordon Brown, who is advising the prime minister on global finance, has held direct talks with Carney about the DSRB. Supporters hope it will lead to direct low-cost lending to governments as well as credit guarantees for commercial banks that give loans to defence companies. But some in Whitehall have raised concerns the model being offered would be more likely to benefit smaller economies with lower credit ratings. The Treasury has been contacted for comment. Ministry of Defence John Healey HM Treasury
Social media ban unenforceable, online safety charity warns Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google Ella Kipling Getty Images The government opened a consultation on children's social media use in January A social media ban for under-16s would not be enforceable and the government should inst…
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP View image in fullscreen One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP Protesters clash outside One Nation fundraiser while Labor says opposition parties will ‘give us chaos’ Pauline Hanson claimed fundraiser was…
The Landwehr brass band plays the Swiss anthem at the 211th ceremony of the Restoration of Geneva, marking the departure of Napoleon's troops in 1813. Photograph: Salvatore Di Nolfi/EPA View image in fullscreen The Landwehr brass band plays the Swiss anthem at the 211th ceremony of the Restoration of Geneva, marking the departure of Napoleon's troops in 1813. Photograph: Salvatore Di Nolfi/EPA Swiss wait to hear result of ballot on capping population at 10 million The far-right proposal would require the government to put restrictions in place to limit the population by 2050 A national ballot on an unprecedented far-right proposal to limit Switzerland’s population to 10 million concludes this weekend, amid warnings of devastating consequences for the country’s economy if voters back the initiative. A “yes” vote would require the Swiss government to take steps to cap the population at 10 million by 2050, enacting tough restrictions on family reunification, residency permits and asylum if the number reaches 9.5 million before that date. If the 10m threshold is still exceeded before 2050, the proposal by the far-right Swiss People’s party (SVP) would oblige the government to pull out of the country’s free movement agreement with the EU – ending its access to the bloc’s single market. Swiss population graphic Switzerland’s system of direct democracy allows for “popular initiatives” that are put to a referendum if they get 100,000 backers within 18 months. Typically held four times a year, plebiscites are a long-favoured tool of the anti-immigration SVP. Switzerland’s population has grown far faster than that of surrounding EU states, rising by 23% since the free movement agreement came into effect in 2002. Economic output has risen by about 24% over the same period, government figures show. Is Switzerland tired of prosperity? I can think of no other reason for our next foolish referendum | Joseph de Weck Read more About 27% of Swiss residents are not citizens. Supporters of the “No to a Switzerland with 10 million” initiative say the influx of mainly EU workers puts housing, schools, transport, welfare and the Swiss way of life itself under unbearable strain. “Uncontrolled immigration is causing Switzerland to grow far too quickly. The negative consequences are palpable in all areas of life,” the SVP, the largest party in Switzerland’s parliament since 1999, argued in its campaign. The seven-member government, made up of ministers from Switzerland’s four biggest parties, including the SVP, is collectively against the initiative, warning it would threaten national stability, harm the economy and hurt Swiss prosperity . Clear majorities in both houses of parliament have also recommended rejecting the proposal, as have the Swiss trade union federation, the Swiss Employers’ Association and Economiesuisse, the country’s main business umbrella organisation. Rudolf Minsch, Economiesuisse’s chief economist, said the proposal was a populist attempt to fix com
