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Panjandrum: WWII’s Wild Rocket Weapon Aimed at Hitler’s Wall
To make D-Day a success, the Allies thought they might have to break through formidable German defences. One unconventional idea was a “giant firework” that would deliver a one-tonne bomb: the Panjandrum.
Derek Brockway has been a friendly face on our screens for nearly 30 years delivering the latest weather forecast, but could AI take his job? […]
Trump-Musk Feud Explodes: Tesla Stock Plunges 14%
Tesla shares experienced a dramatic sell-off on Thursday, plummeting by 14% as a bitter public feud erupted between CEO Elon Musk and former US President […]
M&S Cyberattack: Hackers Sent Abusive Ransom Email to CEO
The Marks & Spencer hackers sent an abuse-filled email directly to the retailer’s boss gloating about what they had done and demanding payment, BBC News has learnt.
Measles Alert: Check MMR Before Holiday Travel to Europe
Families travelling abroad this summer on holiday or to visit relatives are being warned about the rise in measles cases in Europe and other regions.
IDF Admits Gaza Strike in Al-Mawasi After BBC Verify
The Israeli military has admitted to BBC Verify that it conducted a previously unacknowledged strike on the al-Mawasi area of southern Gaza, which reportedly killed at least one Palestinian and injured 30 others.
Iconic Dr Martens Profits Plummet Over 90% Amidst Market Challenges
The maker of an iconic brand of footwear have seen its profits fall by more than 90% in the last year.
Trump Tariffs, Economy Hit Lululemon Stock: Shares Plunge
Lululemon shares have plunged by more than 20% after it cut its annual profit forecast, as the company navigates tariffs and fears about the US economy slowing.
US Remittance Tax Threatens India’s Lifeline
Tucked deep in Donald Trump’s sprawling “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act” is a clause that could quietly take billions from money sent abroad.