Banaz Mahmod murder: ‘What they did was unforgivable’
Banaz Mahmod was 20-years-old when she was murdered by her uncle and father after they said she had shamed their family. Her older sister Bekhal gave evidence in the trial, and since then has been living in a witness protection programme. The BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire spoke to Bekhal about life after the trial and how…
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London Marathon 2020: Eliud Kipchoge says race can bring hope to the world
Kipchoge, like all athletes, was tested for coronavirus before departing for and on arrival in LondonDate: Sunday 4 October Time: 07:15 BST (elite women), 10:15 BST (elite men), 13:12 BST Venue: St James’s Park, LondonCoverage: Live video and text coverage on BBC One, BBC Two and online from 07:00 BSTKenya’s four-time winner and world record…


Bairstow loses England Test central contract
Bairstow made his England debut in a one-day international in 2011, and his Test debut the following yearWicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow has not been given an England central contract for Test cricket in 2020-21.Yorkshire’s Bairstow, 31, who was not selected for the summer’s Test series with West Indies and Pakistan, remains contracted for limited-overs cricket.Batsmen Zak…


Aaron Donald, D.K. Metcalf & Kalen Ballage in best bits of the NFL you may have missed
BBC Sport’s Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell take us through some of the best bits of the NFL you may have missed, including an attempt at showboating which goes wrong for Seattle’s D.K.Metcalf.Watch The NFL Show on Saturday 3 October on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website and app at 23:25 BST.


Ministers ‘sticking fingers in ears’ over 2021 exams
Image copyright PA Media Ministers are being accused of “sticking their fingers in their ears” over the possibility that next year’s public exams may have to be cancelled.The National Education Union says higher Covid-19 infection rates and more pupils being sent home, makes holding exams unfair and less likely.It argues that as the situation develops,…


‘Panto parade’ highlights plight of arts venues
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The dames are worried about the future of the UK’s theatre industry Dozens of pantomime dames are marching on Westminster, as part of a day of action highlighting the plight of the live events industry.The socially-distanced parade was organised after the rise in coronavirus cases prompted the cancellation of…


Ernest Bai Koroma: Sierra Leone ex-leader banned from leaving country
Publishedduration1 hour agoimage copyrightAFPimage captionMr Koroma’s party has denied the corruption allegationsThe authorities in Sierra Leone have imposed a travel ban on former President Ernest Bai Koroma and several officials who served during his term over allegations of corruption. Mr Koroma and more than 100 people will not be allowed to leave the country.They have…
Hailo challenges Intel and Google with its new AI modules for edge devices
Hailo, a Tel Aviv-based startup best known for its high-performance AI chips, today announced the launch of its M.2 and Mini PCIe high-AI acceleration modules. Based around its Hailo-8 chip, these new models are meant to be used in edge devices for anything from smart city and smart home solutions to industrial applications. Today’s announcement…
Office Comedy Youjo Shachou Puts the Stamp on an Anime Adaptation
Some quick news for fans of absurd office comedy: Youjo Shachou (“Little Girl President”), a gag manga by Odeko Fujii about an ordinary 5 year old girl running a major corporation, is being adapted into an anime. The announcement of the adaptation was made by author Odeko Fujii on their official Twitter account. So far,…
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Goes Big, Simultaneous Release on IMAX on October 16
The official website for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba website announced today that the upcoming Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba THE MOVIE Mugen Train anime film will be released on IMAX simultaneously with regular showings of the Ufotable-animated film. A new poster, based on the old poster, was released with a giant IMAX logo next to the date.…
Ex-law officer won’t back plan to renege on EU divorce bill
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says his plan to unilaterally rewrite Britain’s divorce deal with the European Union is a necessary insurance policy against the bloc’s unreasonable behaviorBy JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA Associated PressSeptember 14, 2020, 9:50 PM• 5 min readLONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday defended his plan to unilaterally rewrite…


The Meaning of Mariah Carey Is Like Her Top Hits—Pop Perfection That Reveals Only What She Wants Us to Know
Between her soaring five-octave voice and her highly memed reputation as a diva, it could easily be forgotten that Mariah Carey is also one of the most prolific songwriters and producers of all time. Throughout her three-decade career, Carey’s technical perfectionism and lyrical prowess have proved winning again and again, netting her 19 number one…


Just Cancel the Last Two Debates. America Has Suffered Enough
On Tuesday evening, millions of Americans hobbled by the coronavirus, exhausted after a long summer of wildfires and civil rights protests, suffering through mass unemployment and growing ever more cynical about government from years of toxic political discourse switched on our televisions to hear what the two men vying for our nation’s highest office had…


Interruptions and Insults: All About the Very Uncivil Tone of the First Presidential Debate
The first Presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden may be better remembered for its antagonistic tone, and the din of the candidates talking over each other, than any policy discussion. The candidates regularly attacked each other’s character, as Trump repeatedly interrupted and heckled Biden, who responded by calling the…


Zuma: South Africa anti-graft inquiry is biased against me
Publishedduration31 minutes agoimage copyrightAFPimage captionEx-President Jacob Zuma is accused of allowing a wealthy business family to influence political decisionsSouth Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has requested the head of a commission investigating corruption during his presidency to step aside over alleged “bias”, his lawyers said.Mr Zuma has repeatedly refused to testify at the commission.But Deputy…