hi

This year set to be first to breach 1.5C global warming limit

It is also set to be the world's first breach of 1.5C of warming across an entire calendar year.




hi

COP29 chief exec filmed promoting fossil fuel deals

Undercover filming shows COP29 chief exec discussing new oil and gas projects ahead of climate summit.




hi

'Unrwa means everything to us': Gazans fear aid collapse

People in war-torn Gaza are already struggling with a deep humanitarian crisis but now they fear it will get much more difficult.




hi

'We are not military - why are we being hit?'

In the Lebanese city of Nabatieh, Orla Guerin meets hospital patients and medics vowing to stay despite Israeli strikes.




hi

Nearly 70% of Gaza war dead are women and children, UN says

A UN agency verified victims from a six-month period and said it found international law violations.




hi

Houthis attack US warships after US strikes in Yemen

The navy destroyers were unharmed and repelled the attack, the Pentagon said.




hi

World Test Championship - who can reach the final?

England are no longer in contention but which sides can still qualify for the World Test Championship - and what do they need to make it?




hi

Uncapped Bouchier and Kemp in England Test squad

Maia Bouchier and Freya Kemp could make their Test debuts after being included in the squad for England's tour of South Africa.




hi

Bethell capable of making Test impact - Rashid

Jacob Bethell has shown enough on England's tour of the West Indies to suggest he is ready to make his Test debut, says Adil Rashid.




hi

Back at Base: Go behind the scenes at Mercedes & Williams

This eight-part podcast series gives you unprecedented access to Mercedes and Williams.




hi

We need to think big and be strong - Domenicali

President and CEO of Formula 1 Stefano Domenicali speaks to BBC Sport's Matt Warwick about his vision for the next decade.




hi

How F1 'gladiators' became 'a thing of the past' - and what's next?

Drivers seen as gladiators are a thing of the past, according to motorsport's safety figurehead.




hi

Verstappen 'got what he had coming to him'

Lando Norris likes Max Verstappen as a person. So Norris was trying not to criticise the Dutchman too much after the Mexico City Grand Prix.




hi

'Dick Dastardly' tactics - Hill criticises Verstappen

Red Bull's Max Verstappen is accused of acting like Wacky Races villain Dick Dastardly by former world champion Damon Hill.




hi

Which was the greatest F1 wet-weather drive?

Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have all mastered treacherous conditions to win F1 races - but which was the best?




hi

Susie Wiles: Who is Trump's new chief of staff?

The 67-year-old - whose father was an American football star - will be the first woman in the job.




hi

Melania Trump, enigmatic first lady who might do it differently this time

Described by some as an "enigma", Mrs Trump is expected to return to her White House duties "on her own terms".




hi

Moment vehicle explodes on quiet New York street

Officials are still investigating the cause of the blast, which damaged homes and vehicles.




hi

Megan Fox expecting first child with Machine Gun Kelly

Fans congratulate the Transformers star, who's spoken about a previous pregnancy ending in miscarriage.




hi

'Man of his word': Jan 6 rioters expect Trump will keep pardon promise

Several Capitol riot defendants have asked for hearings to be delayed in anticipation of pardons.




hi

'A humanitarian at his core'

DR Congo-born Dikembe Mutombo has been hailed for his humanitarian work across Africa following his death aged 58 from brain cancer.




hi

Prince William plays rugby with children in Cape Town

The Prince of Wales is on a trip in South Africa promoting his Earthshot environmental prize.




hi

South Africa's radical opposition rocked by high-profile defections

What is behind the exodus of Economic Freedom Fighters members to ex-President Jacob Zuma's party?




hi

Is this tiny Mauritian island a confidential spy station?

India has built a 3km-long runway on Agalega and no-one has fully explained why, angering residents.




hi

'Dying of thirst' as climate-driven floods mix with oil

With swathes of South Sudan submerged, a whistleblower warns water sources are being polluted by oil.




hi

The stunning drone footage teaching us about sharks

With her eye in the sky, Joanna Steidle captures images of the elusive creatures.




hi

Badgers, birds and bridges star in photo exhibition

A nature reserve's photography club is holding its annual display at the end of August.




hi

Village shows are declining - but this one is thriving

Photographer Jim Grover heads to a village hall where tradition is alive - and deer have eaten the roses.




hi

Fashion killers and pumpkin assassins: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.




hi

Thieves are caught after stealing 35 phones

Watch the moment phone thieves were caught after stealing 35 phones in south-east London.




hi

Man shot dead after party was clothing brand owner

An appeal is made for people to come forward who went to a party the night before the shooting.




hi

London sisters to star in Children in Need choir

Two sisters from east London will perform as part of a choir made up of children from around the UK.





hi

Welcome to 1984. Somewhere, George Orwell is crying himself to sleep

There is now a department in Scotland Yard that is dedicated to enforcing hate speech law on telephones. They can and have come to citizens’ homes to arrest them for hate speech. They do not have enough manpower to keep a Muslim from knifing you on the street in London, but they can keep you from commenting about Muslim primitives on Facebook from your home.

The post Welcome to 1984. Somewhere, George Orwell is crying himself to sleep appeared first on Powdered Wig Society.




hi

Is populism dead? Are We the People now forever under the thumb of unbridled global tyranny? Madame Defarge chimes in

I haven’t written for Powdered Wig since October 2020. This once profitable site has now been destroyed by Big Tech, especially Fascistbook, Twitter, and Google. So, at 66 years old, I find myself making a living in the construction field […]

The post Is populism dead? Are We the People now forever under the thumb of unbridled global tyranny? Madame Defarge chimes in appeared first on Powdered Wig Society.




hi

“If the Democrats could fight wars as well as they execute Election Fraud, we would have obliterated all of our many enemies throughout the World, and would have nothing to worry about!” ~ Donald J. Trump

Touché! .@POTUS45: "If the Democrats could fight wars as well as they execute Election Fraud, we would have obliterated all of our many enemies throughout the World, and would have nothing to worry about!" pic.twitter.com/GpMO46zrNQ — Natalie Harp (@NatalieJHarp) August […]

The post “If the Democrats could fight wars as well as they execute Election Fraud, we would have obliterated all of our many enemies throughout the World, and would have nothing to worry about!” ~ Donald J. Trump appeared first on Powdered Wig Society.




hi

Trump At Jacksonville Mocks Biden As ‘Lowest Energy Individual’ For Calling Campaign ‘Lid This Morning Again’

President Trump mocked Joe Biden Thursday evening for always calling a “lid” on campaign activities early in the morning, saying the Democratic presidential rival is “the lowest energy individual I’ve ever seen.” “Did you see [Biden] did a lid this morning again?” Trump told supporters during his campaign rally Thursday night at Cecil Airport hanger in Jacksonville, […]

The post Trump At Jacksonville Mocks Biden As ‘Lowest Energy Individual’ For Calling Campaign ‘Lid This Morning Again’ appeared first on Hispolitica.




hi

Trump To Biden: ‘There’s Nothing Smart About You, Joe’

President Trump fired back at Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden intelligence after the former Vice President took a jab at his rival response to the coronavirus pandemic, stating the president needs “to get a lot smarter” or more people are going to die. The first of many sparring moments between the two candidates during the […]

The post Trump To Biden: ‘There’s Nothing Smart About You, Joe’ appeared first on Hispolitica.






hi

Children's charity loses everything in huge fire

The Magic Cottage was the epicentre of the blaze which broke out in Abergavenny on Sunday night.




hi

Delhi chokes as air pollution turns 'severe'

Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog on Wednesday morning as pollution levels soared in the city.




hi

Princess of Wales to host Christmas carol service again this year

The princess has begun to return to some public duties since finishing chemotherapy in September.




hi

Watch: Barcelona airport and highways hit by flooding

Video shows a flooded terminal inside El Prat airport and partially submerged cars on a highway.




hi

Watch: Cars washed away as new flash floods hit Spain

There were no immediate reports of casualties after heavy rain on Thursday.




hi

The awkward questions behind Hungary's football revival

Hungary have ridden back into contention for international honours on the back of billions of euros and one man's passion for football.




hi

'This generation's Thierry Henry' - how good is Isak?

BBC MOTD2 pundit and former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott explains why Newcastle striker Alexander Isak's all-round game makes him a player who could get in any team.




hi

WSL highlights: Man Utd held by Aston Villa

Watch highlights as undefeated Manchester United are held to a 0-0 draw by Aston Villa in the WSL.




hi

This is a crisis for Guardiola - Sutton

Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton discusses Manchester City’s recent form, and asks if this can be considered a crisis for manager Pep Guardiola.




hi

Club angered by jail sentence for punching referee

Turkish football club Ankaragucu defend their former president Faruk Koca after he was sentenced to jail for assaulting a referee.