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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
President Donald Trump has paused military strikes on Iran for a second consecutive night to allow time for diplomacy, according to the United States ambassador to the United Nations. Speaking on Sunday, Mike Waltz said the president was giving talks space to progress. In response, an Iranian army spokesperson confirmed Tehran had halted retaliatory attacks in the region. The pause follows nearly two weeks of daily American strikes and retaliatory […]
There's something about a British summer that makes festival season feel special. From huge music events that attract thousands of fans to local community festivals that bring neighbours together, the warmer months are packed with opportunities to enjoy live entertainment, good food and great company. Whether you're a seasoned festival-goer or simply enjoy soaking up the atmosphere for a few hours, festival season has become one of the highlights of […]
One person has died after a car was driven into the crowd at a pride event in Berlin, according to reports in the German newspaper Bild quoting local police. German officers say several other people have also been injured in the incident. An intensive manhunt is currently under way, with members of the public being urged to avoid the area. Police added that the injured are being treated by emergency […]
With temperatures climbing and a Heat Health Alert in place this weekend, it's worth taking a few extra precautions to stay comfortable and, more importantly, stay safe. While many of us look forward to sunny weather, prolonged heat can affect anyone. Young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with long-term health conditions are particularly vulnerable, but even healthy adults can become dehydrated or suffer from heat exhaustion if they're […]
A significant blaze at a large industrial unit in Essex caused supplies of fertiliser to explode as more than 100 firefighters tackled the flames. Fire crews were called to Southend Road between East Hanningfield and Rettendon at 4.50pm on Friday. A major incident was declared as thick black smoke covered the surrounding area, with residents advised to keep windows and doors closed. A 25-year-old law student has appeared in court […]
Every generation looks back and wonders how people ever lived the way they did. There was a time when families shared one television, people queued at the bank on a Saturday morning and maps were unfolded across the bonnet of the car before every long journey. Today, those things seem almost unbelievable to younger generations. So it begs the question: what are we doing now that people in 2046 will […]
Andy Burnham is set to spend his first working day at the northern branch of Downing Street. No 10 North in Manchester forms part of the prime minister's aim to shift power from Whitehall and Westminster to regions across the UK. Ministers Lucy Powell and Louise Haigh will operate regularly from the site, with up to three hundred civil servants joining them by the end of next year. On Friday, […]
For children, the end of the school year is one of the most exciting moments on the calendar. The final bell rings, exercise books are packed away and six weeks of freedom stretch out ahead. For parents, it can bring a mixture of emotions. Pride in everything their children have achieved, excitement for family adventures and perhaps a little panic about how to keep everyone entertained until September! Whether you're […]
The United States and Saudi Arabia have reached a peaceful nuclear cooperation deal, signed on Wednesday. The US Energy Department announced the agreement will lay the foundation for a multi-billion-dollar partnership advancing strategic economic objectives, including nuclear nonproliferation. The deal could potentially provide Saudi Arabia with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear programme. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced his latest ministerial appointments, including Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar […]
It starts with something small. You hear yourself saying, "We're not made of money." Or you switch the lights off in an empty room without even thinking about it. Maybe you find yourself complaining about the price of a cup of coffee, muttering about how traffic never used to be this bad, or getting strangely excited about a new vacuum cleaner. Then it hits you. "I've become my mum." Or […]
