[ad_1] Israel's strike on Doha dominates the papers on Wednesday, with the Metro calling it "Netanyahu's 'judgement day' for Hamas". Officials said the operation was a "precise strike targeting the senior leadership" of the group, according to the paper."Israel launches attack on Hamas chiefs in Qatar for ceasefire talks" reads the headline of the Guardian, with the paper reporting that six people were killed in the strike. Hamas said in
[ad_1] Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent, BBC NewsGetty ImagesContactless card payments are set to exceed £100 and potentially become unlimited under new proposals to allow banks and other providers to set limits.The proposals from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) mean entering a four-digit PIN to make a card payment could become even more of a rarity for shoppers.If approved, purchases which can cost more than £100 - such as a
[ad_1] Jockey Tom Marquand said he and wife Hollie Doyle, also a leading rider, could be forced to move abroad if the funding of British racing is hit."It seems pretty sad we might have to think about emigrating somewhere else to make a living out of the sport that we so enjoy," he told BBC Sport."It's an important day for racing and hopefully a step in the right direction. It's
[ad_1] David CowanHome affairs correspondent, BBC ScotlandBBCShirley Hutton is leading a campaign calling for the abolition of OLRsThe use of lifelong sentences by Scottish courts could result in "inhuman and degrading" treatment, human rights campaigners have warned.Orders for lifelong restriction (OLRs) were introduced almost 20 years ago to protect the public from serious sexual and violent offenders.Prisoners are not released until the parole board decides it is safe to do
[ad_1] BBCNatalie Buttriss of Gwent Wildlife Trust does not oppose solar but says species have been damagedRare wildlife habitats could be pushed "beyond the point of no return" by large solar farm developments, conservationists have warned.Gwent Wildlife Trust said one of the UK's largest solar farms, Llanwern Solar Farm, which was built on two Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), had contributed to a dip in bird, bat and insect
[ad_1] The ripple effects of the Angela Rayner saga roll on.A cacophony of Labour voices now, via an official party process, are offering their views in public about whether the government is any good or not.You don't need to be steeped in political strategy to grasp why some in and around Downing Street could really have done without this and want it all over as quickly as possible.So far, we
[ad_1] This year so far, the UK has experienced its sunniest spring and warmest summer on record. Both these seasons have also been very dry for many, especially for some regions of England and Wales, where hosepipe bans remain in force and drought has been officially declared.The data from January to August shows that the UK as a whole has received just 44% of its expected annual rainfall (compared to
[ad_1] Alex SmithBBC News, NottinghamYogesh AlekariYogesh Alekari was 15,000 miles into his round-the-world motorbike challenge when the vehicle was stolenA man has been arrested after a content creator from India had his motorbike stolen 15,000 miles (24,140km) into a round-the-world challenge in the UK.Yogesh Alekari had travelled through 17 countries on his bike when it was stolen while parked at Wollaton Park in Nottingham on 28 August.In addition to the
[ad_1] A woman has died attempting to cross the English Channel in a boat carrying migrants, according to Kent Police.The overloaded dinghy suffered what the authorities are describing as a "catastrophic deflation" 10 miles (16km) off the coast of Dover at about 12:30 BST on Tuesday. The UK Coastguard sent a Border Force vessel, two lifeboats and a helicopter to the scene – and issued a mayday call to other
[ad_1] Glenn CampbellBBC Scotland News political editorPA MediaJohn Swinney is hoping to convince Donald Trump to exempt Scotch whisky from import tariffs First Minister John Swinney is to meet US President Donald Trump in the White House to discuss tariffs on Scotch whisky imports.Swinney is lobbying for the current 10% rate to be reduced or removed on the basis that it would benefit both Scottish and US distillers.The Scotch Whisky
