Black smoke has risen from the Sistine Chapel, meaning the 133 cardinals locked inside have failed to elect a new pope after three ballots. Voting will continue this afternoon. Watch and follow live below.Thursday 8 May 2025 14:02, UKPlease use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerWhile the cardinals break for lunch, the rest […]
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25%, as governor welcomes US tariff deal news – BBC
Follow latest business news and analysisBBC NewsThis video can not be playedFollow latest business news and analysisBBC NewsThe Bank of England cuts interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25% – the lowest rate since May 2023The nine-person committee was divided: five wanted the cut to 4.25%, two wanted a bigger cut to 4%, while two wanted […]
India says it hit Pakistan air defences and accuses Islamabad of drone strikes – BBC
Pakistan says it shot down 25 Indian drones overnightIt has not commented on Indian claims that Islamabad sent drones and "missiles" over the borderIndia said Pakistan was attempting to "engage a number of military targets"Pakistan says 31 people have been killed and 57 injured by air strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, and firing along […]
Flu killed 216 children nationwide this season, the highest toll in years – The Washington Post
Flu killed 216 children nationwide this season, the highest toll in years The Washington Post Flu Killed 25 Children in New York This Season, the Most in Many Years The New York Times Health officials warn flu season killed most children in 15 years Deseret News Flu season: 25 children died from the flu this season in New […]
Donald Trump hails UK trade deal – as PM agrees concessions on food and agriculture – Sky News
The US president had earlier teased that he would be announcing a major trade deal in the Oval Office on Thursday, without specify which country it had been agreed with. Thursday 8 May 2025 11:51, UKPlease use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Donald Trump has hailed the trade deal with the UK as […]