Lebo M sues comedian Learnmore Jonasi claiming Circle of Life misrepresentation
A Grammy-winning South African composer who wrote and performed the opening chant in Circle of Life for Disney’s The Lion King is suing a comedian for allegedly damaging his reputation by intentionally misrepresenting the song’s meaning on a podcast and in his standup routine. Lebohang Morake’s lawsuit accuses the Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Mwanyenyeka, known as
Two men arrested over Jewish charity ambulance arson attacks
PA Media The burnt out remains of Hatzola ambulances at the Jewish Community Ambulance service in Golders Green Two men have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after four Jewish charity-owned ambulances were set on fire in north London. Four Hatzola ambulances were set ablaze in Golders Green in the
Strike on Sudan hospital kills 64, wounds 89, WHO says
A strike on a healthcare facility in Sudan has killed 64 people and wounded 89 more, the World Health Organization reported on Saturday. The UN’s humanitarian office in Sudan had earlier said it was “appalled by the attack on a hospital in East Darfur yesterday, reportedly killing dozens, including children, and injuring more”. Sudanese rights
Vet prescription fees to be capped at £21
Nick Edser, Business reporter and Jim Connolly & Abi Smitton, BBC News Investigations Getty Images Written prescription fees from vets will be capped at £21 and practices will have to publish price lists for services, the UK's competition watchdog has said. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) also said a price comparison website would be
Strike on Sudan hospital kills 64, wounds 89, WHO says
A strike on a healthcare facility in Sudan has killed 64 people and wounded 89 more, the World Health Organization reported on Saturday. The UN’s humanitarian office in Sudan had earlier said it was “appalled by the attack on a hospital in East Darfur yesterday, reportedly killing dozens, including children, and injuring more”. Sudanese rights
CCTV shows suspects attacking ambulances in Golders Green
An arson attack on four ambulances belonging to a Jewish Community Ambulance service in north London is being treated as an "antisemitic hate crime", the Metropolitan Police has said. Four Hatzola ambulances were found on fire after the London Fire Brigade were called to Highfield Road in Golders Green at around 01:40 GMT. Footage from
Sudan hospital strike kills 64, wounds 89 — WHO
A strike on a healthcare facility in Sudan has killed 64 people and wounded 89 more, the World Health Organization reported on Saturday. The UN’s humanitarian office in Sudan had earlier said it was “appalled by the attack on a hospital in East Darfur yesterday, reportedly killing dozens, including children, and injuring more”. Sudanese rights
Foreign secretary denounces ‘reckless Iran threats’ after missiles fired at Diego Garcia
Amy Walker and Jack Fenwick, political reporter The foreign secretary has said the UK will continue to provide defensive support against "reckless Iranian threats" but insisted it would not be drawn into a wider conflict in the Middle East. Yvette Cooper was speaking after it emerged Tehran had targeted the joint US-UK military base in
Madagascar ruler orders ministers to pass lie detector tests
Madagascar’s military president has said new ministers will have to pass lie detector tests to root out corrupt candidates, after he dismissed the prime minister and cabinet without explanation earlier this month. Michael Randrianirina came to power in a coup in October after weeks of youth-led protests under the banner “Gen Z Madagascar”. However, young
UK Lets US Use Bases to Strike Iranian Sites
Richard Wheeler and Kate Whannel, political reporters EPA Shutterstock The UK has agreed to allow the US to use British bases to launch strikes on Iranian sites targeting the Strait of Hormuz. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer previously allowed US forces to use the bases only for defensive operations to prevent Iran firing missiles that