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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaBaltimore bridge: Massive US crane to haul wreckage after deadly collapsePublished17 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingThis video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Media caption, Watch: New drone video shows close-up view of debris from the Baltimore bridge collapseBy Nadine YousifBBC NewsThe largest crane on the eastern US seaboard is heading to Baltimore to launch a massive clean-up effort after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Shipments in and out of one of the country’s busiest ports are suspended while the span’s wreckage sags over the cargo ship that crashed into it. The search for the bodies of four workers remains on hold because of the dangers of diving amongst the wreckage. Some $60m (£48m) in federal emergency funds will go towards recovery efforts.The port is a main economic generator for the state of Maryland and a vital conduit for imports and exports of cars and light trucks.Father of two among Baltimore bridge victimsInsurance loss for US bridge collapse could hit $3bnEight construction workers were repairing potholes on the Key Bridge early on Tuesday when the Dali container ship veered into one of its columns, sending most of the structure crashing into the water. Two were rescued. The bodies of two others were recovered and the remaining four are presumed dead. Sonar scans indicate the vehicles that fell into the water are encased in a “superstructure” of concrete and other debris, say state police.Maryland Governor Wes Moore said each stage of the recovery and salvage operation would be difficult. This video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Media caption, Watch: A view from inside the ship that hit a Baltimore bridge”We’re talking 3,000 to 4,000 tons of steel that’s sitting on that ship,” Mr Moore told reporters on Thursday. The Dali container vessel – which is nearly as long as the Eiffel tower – remains on the water. Its 22-person crew, all Indian nationals, are reportedly still aboard. The recovery has been further complicated by the amount of the debris in the dark waters of the Patapsco river. Divers have been unable to see more than a foot or two in front of them. “Much of the operation is simply feel,” said the governor of the divers’ work.The effort will be paid for by the US Army Corps of Engineers, which has 32 staff and 38 US Navy contractors on the ground, officials said.They will be joined by more than 1,100 engineering specialists and other experts to begin removing the debris. Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, A crane works on the debris of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Friday morning in BaltimoreThe largest crane on the eastern US seaboard, which can lift 1,000 tons, is being erected on site on Friday. It will be followed by a 400-ton crane arriving on Saturday. Those involved in the operation must figure out how to cut debris from the bridge into pieces so they can be lifted by the crane, officials said.It must be done carefully to ensure none of the hazardous material held in shipping containers atop the Dali spills into the river.Some of those containers stored sheen, which is used in paint. A few have already broken open, officials from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have said.Authorities have deployed floating booms in an effort to corral any leaks.US President Joe Biden has pledged the federal government will bear the full cost of the rebuild. It is unclear how long the recovery or rebuilding process will take, but experts estimate it could take a month for the Port of Baltimore to reopen and years to rebuild the bridge. The NTSB has said the investigation may take two years.”We have a very long road ahead of us,” the governor said on Thursday. People in Baltimore are still reeling from the disaster. The city’s Major League Baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles, marked the start of their season on Thursday with a moment of silence for the victims, who were from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico.The wife of one of the construction workers who was pulled from the water said it is a miracle that he is alive as he does not know how to swim.Julio Cervantes’ spouse told NBC News that “all the men were on a break in their cars when the boat hit”.The wife said her nephew is still among the missing. “We haven’t been able to sleep, waiting for word if they’re going to find a relative,” she said.Related TopicsBaltimoreMarylandUnited StatesMore on this storyInsurance loss for US bridge collapse could hit $3bnPublished18 hours agoWhere Baltimore bridge investigation goes nowPublished20 hours agoTop StoriesDUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigns after sex offence chargesPublished1 hour agoWar a real threat and Europe not ready, warns Poland’s PMPublished4 hours agoTop UN court orders Israel to allow aid into GazaPublished6 hours agoFeaturesWaiting for Evan, Putin’s ‘bargaining chip’ in Russian jailLife after Pontins swapped tourists for tradespeople2 Tone Music: Black and white exploding colourWeekly quiz: How much did Kate’s Titanic piece of wood sell for?Beyoncé’s country album: The verdictWe’ve won £80k by entering 50 competitions a dayA view from inside ship that hit Baltimore bridge. 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaBaltimore bridge collapse: Divers find two bodies in submerged truckPublished20 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesBy Madeline HalpertBBC News, New YorkThe bodies of two people have been recovered from a red pickup truck, which was under water where the Baltimore bridge collapsed.Eight construction workers were on the bridge when a ship struck it, plunging them into the waters below.Two of the workers were rescued on the day, but the search continues for the other four – all presumed dead.Salvage crews are working to address hazardous materials and accident investigators are on the scene. Four of the six victims of the bridge collapse have been named so far. At a news conference on Wednesday, Maryland State Police identified Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, 35, and Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, 26, as the two workers recovered by divers from inside the truck. Mr Fuentes is originally from Mexico and Mr Cabrera is from Guatemala. But divers are no longer able to navigate the waters safely because of concrete and debris found in the river, police said. They are now using sonar scans and believe that vehicles that may contain other bodies are “encased in superstructure and concrete” that came down from the bridge, an official said.Two other missing victims, who are presumed dead, have also been named: Miguel Luna, originally from El Salvador, and Maynor Suazo Sandoval, a Honduran citizen. Supply chain concern after Baltimore ship crash What passes through Baltimore’s port? Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said earlier that two of its citizens were presumed dead – one of whom is now identified as Mr Fuentes – while another was rescued from the water. One person who was in hospital after being pulled out of the water was released, officials said late Wednesday.First responders spent hours on Tuesday searching the waters of the Patapsco River for the six construction workers, who were working on potholes on the bridge at about 01:30 (05:30 GMT) when the ship crashed into the bridge. The US Coast Guard called off the search around sunset, saying cold water temperatures and hours gone by meant the workers were presumed dead. This video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Media caption, Watch: A look at past US bridge collapses after a vessel collisionOfficials have pledged to find the bodies of the men for their relatives.”We’ve got to give these families closure,” Wes Moore, governor of Maryland, told reporters on Wednesday, adding that air, land and water resources had been devoted to the search of the victims.”My promise to them is this: I will devote every single resource to make sure that you receive closure,” he said. But the operation has been challenging, Coast Guard Vice-Adm Peter Gautier said on Wednesday. Divers have been swimming in chilly waters with metal debris from the bridge that fell in the river. The cargo vessel itself is stable but has more than 1.5 million gallons of fuel oil and lube oil on board, Mr Gautier said. Roughly 4,700 cargo containers were also on board, including 56 that contained hazardous materials. “The Coast Guard has moved aggressively to board the vessel and we have teams on board,” Mr Gautier said.He assured that “there is no threat to the public from the hazardous materials on board”.Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, said some containers with hazardous materials had been “breached”.A total of 764 tonnes of mostly corrosive and flammable materials were identified, she said. There was some sheen on the waterway around the collapse, Ms Homendy added.The US Navy plans to use barges with heavy lift cranes – some can carry as much as 1,000 tonnes – to remove parts of the bridge that fell in the water. This video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Media caption, Watch: Former FBI diver explains risks of Baltimore recoveryThe Dali was headed toward Sri Lanka when it lost power all of a sudden and issued a distress call before crashing into the Baltimore bridge. A data recorder recovered from the ship shows that power failed for just over a minute, but this was enough to make the collision unavoidable. In an audio recording, the pilot can be heard giving steering commands and rudder orders as the ship approaches the bridge. Officials say the bridge collapse at a key port could pose a risk to global supply chains and the US economy. Mr Moore said that 8,000 jobs could be affected by the bridge collapse and called the incident a “global crisis”.”The national economy and global economy depends on the port,” he said, noting that $80bn (£63.4bn) of cargo moved through there last year. What contributed to the Baltimore Bridge collapse?Father of three among Baltimore bridge victimsPaul Wiedefeld, secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation, stressed that replacing the bridge would not be a fast process, but he promised at Wednesday’s news conference that officials were working to “come up with a design for the replacement of that bridge as quickly as possible to get the port back up and the community back up and running”.Experts say Key Bridge’s collapse could lead to losses of up to $15m (£11.8m) a day until the shipping lane is reopened. US Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland said he was confident “thanks to the Biden administration” that the state would get the necessary resources to recover and begin work on a replacement bridge.”Our top priority is to get the shipping lane open because of the impact it has on our country and the global supply chain,” he said.Investigators are also hoping to determine whether dirty fuel played a role in the deadly crash. Maritime experts say contaminated fuel can cause a ship to black out as it creates problems with a vessel’s main power generators.Related TopicsBaltimoreUnited StatesMore on this storyLost power, mayday call and crash before Baltimore bridge collapsePublished1 day agoFather of three among Baltimore bridge victimsPublished13 hours agoTop StoriesGaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBCPublished2 hours agoDivers recover bodies from Baltimore bridgePublished20 minutes agoKing sends ‘hand of friendship’ recorded messagePublished11 hours agoFeaturesHow do I renew my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule?I’m not ashamed of who I am any more, says LionessCars, coal and gas… key cargo at Baltimore portFather of three among Baltimore bridge victimsThe Papers: Sewage ‘outrage’ and ‘King calls for kindness’ The families borrowing to pay for careTackling deepfakes ‘has turned into an arms race’Bill Nighy on playing an England manager with a differenceUS guns pour into Haiti, fuelling surge in violenceElsewhere on the BBCDid The Terminator predict the future correctly?!Beth Singler explores the creation and enduring influence of the film, 40 years after its releaseAttributionSoundsBlowing the lid on a baffling online scamPolly Weston’s determined to get to the bottom of the con involving a £138 dehumidifierAttributionSoundsCan you sort these monarchs into the correct order?Test your memory and reorder ten royal faces, from the earliest to the most recentAttributionBitesizeThe dressing room killing which shook wrestling’Villain of the ring’ Bruiser Brody’s extraordinary life, legend and deathAttributionSoundsMost Read1Gogglebox star, 40, dies after fall from height2Son ‘numb’ as whole-life killer may be released3Divers recover bodies from Baltimore bridge4Man seriously injured after stabbing on London train5King sends ‘hand of friendship’ recorded message6Pupil behaviour getting worse, say teachers7Easter travel warning as millions set to hit roads8I’m not ashamed of who I am any more, says Lioness9Thames Water races to find cash as problems worsen10Gaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBC

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityScience & EnvironmentSolar eclipse 2024: Millions in North America will view what promises to be a blockbusterPublished16 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty Images/St Louis Post-DispatchImage caption, The good people of Carbondale get to do it all over again, and for longerBy Jonathan AmosScience correspondent@BBCAmosHow lucky can the residents of Carbondale, Illinois, be? Celestial mechanics says any one spot on the Earth’s surface should experience a total solar eclipse only once every 375 years, on average. The 30,000 residents of the Midwestern city will probably chuckle at that statistic because they are about to witness the Moon block out the Sun’s disc for the second time in just seven years.And what’s more, the upcoming 8 April eclipse will be even better than the one they got to see in 2017. The sky will go pitch black for 4 minutes and 9 seconds, nearly double what happened last time.Image source, Getty ImagesAs many as 200,000 people are expected to flood prime viewing locations in southern Illinois for The Great American Eclipse, Part II. But this will be true, also, all along the eclipse path, from Mexico’s Pacific coast to Canada’s Atlantic seaboard. The upcoming event is set to be a blockbuster.US space agency mission lines up to ‘touch the Sun’The radio ‘weirdness’ associated with eclipsesHow solar eclipses have shaped historyIn 2017, the path of deepest shadow – “totality” – ran from Oregon in the US north-west to South Carolina in the south-east. That actually covered some sparsely populated regions, including many national parks. The 2024 event, in contrast, will cover some major US urban areas, such Dallas, Indianapolis, Cleveland, and Buffalo. “This is going to be the most populated eclipse in the US, with 31.5 million people able to just walk outside of their homes to experience it,” Dr Kelly Korreck, the US space agency’s eclipse programme manager, told BBC News.Image source, SWRI/NASAImage caption, Artwork: Jets equipped with Nasa instruments will chase the shadowAs you’d expect, Nasa will be doing understated experiments on the day, such as launching rockets into the shadow cast by the Moon to see how it affects the top of the Earth’s atmosphere, or its ionosphere. Instrumented jet planes will also chase the shadow.”The reason that we’re flying aeroplanes, besides the fact that it’s really cool, is because getting up high into the atmosphere means you can actually access wavelengths of light you can’t do from the ground,” said Dr Amir Caspi from the Southwest Research Institute.The 2024 total solar eclipse will begin way out in the Pacific Ocean, with the inhabitants of Penrhyn Atoll, part of the Cook Islands, greeted by a darkened Sun at dawn, at 06:40 CKT (16:40 GMT). The Moon’s deep shadow, or umbra, will then race across the Earth’s surface at more than 2,500km/h (1,500mph), crossing the Mexican coast at 11:07 MST (18:07 GMT) and the Rio Grande border between Mexico and the US at 13:27 CDT (18:27 GMT). Image source, Getty ImagesThe journey continues up through 13 US states, skimming the Canadian border – with Hamilton (15:18 EDT; 19:18 GMT) and Montreal (15:26 EDT; 19:26 GMT) just inside the totality path – before sweeping out over the provinces of New Brunswick (16:32 ADT; 19:32 GMT) and Newfoundland (17:09 NDT; 19:39 GMT). The Moon’s umbra will lift off the Earth’s surface in the Atlantic Ocean at 21:55 CEST (19:55 GMT), about 1,120km (700 miles) west of Normandy, France. Sorry, Europe; a partial eclipse low on the horizon at sunset is the best you will get.Image caption, A promotional poster from astronomer/artist Tyler Nordgren (Credit: tylernordgren.com)Keen sky-watchers largely have their plans already in place. They’ll have studied transport and accommodation options and paid close attention to historic weather patterns. The chances of avoiding confounding clouds are best in Mexico and Texas. But in truth, on any one day, in any one place, the weather could be your friend or a killjoy – and that applies to Carbondale, too. Image source, S R Habbal and M DruckmüllerImage caption, A total solar eclipse affords a rare opportunity to study the Sun’s coronaYou might think that with all the space telescopes trained on the Sun these days that there’s very little an eclipse can add to the sum of solar knowledge. But total eclipses are special because they afford favourable conditions to study the tenuous outer atmosphere of the Sun – its corona.It is in this magnetised, superheated “gas” of charged particles that the solar wind originates, and from which billions of tonnes of matter can occasionally burst towards the Earth to disrupt satellites, communications and even electricity grids.The corona is outshone by the Sun’s surface, its photosphere. Satellites will block out the glare using devices called coronagraphs, but those are usually so wide that they also obstruct the view of light immediately above the edge of the star. It’s in this zone where the corona’s key processes are occurring. Only during an eclipse, when the Moon’s disc just matches that of the Sun, do all aspects of the corona become accessible. Image source, Aberystwyth UniversityImage caption, UK and US scientists have been working on eclipse observationsBritish scientists have teamed up with Nasa to deploy instruments in Dallas. They’ll have a polarimeter to examine the directional quality of the corona’s light and a spectrometer to look for the behaviour of excited iron atoms. “During an eclipse, nature gives us a unique opportunity to measure this region with relative ease, and to see the connections between the Sun and solar wind,” explained Dr Huw Morgan from Aberystwyth University.Image source, AFPImage caption, However you watch the eclipse, doing it safely is paramount.But you don’t need to be a professional scientist to participate in eclipse science. There are numerous citizen research projects. For example:The Sunsketcher initiative needs help measuring the precise shape of the Sun. Yes, it’s round, but ever so slightly squished at the poles.Eclipse Soundscapes will record how the natural world, particularly animals, react when plunged into darkness. Bees quit flying, apparently.The Globe Observer project needs help recording temperature changes and the behaviour of clouds. And Eclipse Megamovie will once again employ an army of DSLR cameras to capture an extended view of the event. “Having people all along the path is going to be a force multiplier for these observations and enable us to take longer observations and more correlate what’s happening and changing,” said Nasa’s Dr Liz MacDonald, who’s been coordinating a lot of citizen science activity.Get out there and enjoy it, but do it safely. Don’t look at the exposed Sun with the naked eye. Montana and North Dakota will see the tail end of a total solar eclipse in 2044, but the next such event to cross a broad swathe of the US won’t occur until the following year.”It’s special,” said Dr Korreck, “that’s why you should try to experience it”.Related TopicsEclipsesTop StoriesPrincess of Wales: I am having cancer treatmentPublished1 hour agoLive. At least 40 dead in Moscow concert hall attack, Russian intelligence service saysPeople take cover as gunmen enter Moscow concert hall. 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityTechnologyApple ‘like The Godfather’ with new App Store rulesPublished8 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage caption, Colton Adamski is hoping to launch one of the first alternative app marketplaces on iPhonesBy Joe TidyCyber correspondentThis week Apple made the long-awaited landmark move to allow other companies to launch app stores on iPhones.The tech giant was forced to act by EU politicians concerned about it having a market monopoly.The decision is being watched closely around the world and was initially celebrated as an industry victory for businesses and consumers in the EU.But Apple’s strict new rules and fees are being heavily criticised, with Spotify calling them “extortion”.It is one of many companies, including Fortnite maker Epic Games, that has been pushing Apple to allow alternative app stores on iPhones.’Grey business’The EU lawmakers hoped their rule change would encourage smaller challengers to enter the lucrative iPhone market.”Apple says it’s opening up, but it still has a tight fist around iPhones”, says Colton Adamski, a former hacker and businessman who lives near Chicago and is trying to launch one of the first alternative app shops in the EU. The 22-year-old has been running an unofficial iPhone app store for more than six years. It is, in his words, a “grey business” operating on the fringes of what is legal. For everywhere other than the EU, starting an app store is against Apple’s terms, and installing apps outside the official App Store is prohibited.The process, known as side-loading, is common practice on Android phones, but Apple has forbidden it since launching the iPhone, arguing it is a security risk. Apps need to be verified through the official App Store, the tech giant has long said.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Apple’s App Store has been the only accepted way to get apps on to iPhones until nowApple charges an average 30% commission to apps using its store, which it says is for the protection of consumers. Although the fee is controversial, it is true that generally Apple is more successful at keeping malicious apps out than other marketplaces like Google’s Play Store.Colton’s app shop has attracted hundreds of thousands of downloads of unofficial apps and games. The BBC tried his service and was able to download apps to an iPhone through a simple workaround that changes the phone settings to override security warnings. He has made a decent living operating his under-the-radar app shop, but has long wished to make one legitimately. So when the EU’s new laws were announced in January, he jumped at the chance.”It was so exciting we finally had the opportunity to go from a ‘grey’ store operating in the margins of what’s allowed to finally launching a legit store,” he says. Fortnite to come back to iPhones in EU Pornhub challenges EU over online content rulesApple is now the biggest smartphone seller globally and has the most affluent user base, so getting his store on to iPhones would be a major win. Colton’s excitement diminished though when he and his team started reading Apple’s terms and conditions.He compares Apple’s rules to a gangster from The Godfather or Sopranos. Yes, you can open your shop on their turf, but you have to do exactly as they say or they will shut you down. Apple insists that new app shops have €1m (£851,000) in the bank, but if their reserves dip below that figure, they can be closed down. Apple did not respond to our questions about why this is needed, but has previously said it is about weeding out dodgy, or scam, stores. In the last few weeks, since Colton secured his line of credit, Apple has said that app developers of “good standing” for at least two years can also build an app shop without the €1m.Colton’s next hurdle to overcome is how to make a profit. Apple automatically bills new app stores half a euro for every download after one million. Apple says this Core Technology Fee is about keeping iPhones safe through security updates. But Colton feels this is like a so-called protection fee paid to a mob under the guise of making sure a shop owner’s business is safe. So if someone downloads his app shop app but never uses it, he still has to pay Apple 50 cents. Image caption, Colton is determined to launch a challenger app marketplace in spite of the hurdlesApple is also applying the 50 cent fee to individual apps that receive more than a million downloads, which is worrying some popular app makers. The company has created a website where app developers can estimate how much money they would owe Apple if they choose to list their apps on other stores. It could total thousands if the million download figure is passed, but If they sold exclusively through Apple’s App Store it would cost nothing. Another charge being criticised is the 17% fee Apple will charge on any sales of an app sold on its App Store and elsewhere. Apple argues that 99% of apps it currently hosts are small enough that they can reduce or maintain their current fees. “Ultimately, we want developers to have the flexibility to choose the business terms that make the most sense for them,” a spokeswoman said.But, according to Colton, just like The Godfather, Apple is making companies an offer they cannot refuse to keep them listing only on the App Store. “Many app developers I know are angry and upset. How on earth can they explain this Core Technology Fee? We don’t see Android pulling that nonsense,” Colton says.Android phones, running Google software, have historically been more open, allowing other app shops to exist like Samsung Galaxy Store and Huawei AppGallery.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Apple and Google account for more than 95% app store market share outside China according to information platform BusinessOfAppsBut Google’s own app shop – Google Play – is by far the most dominant player and, like Apple’s App Store, charges apps on average 30% of their profits or subscriptions as commission. EU lawmakers who created the Digital Markets Act have not yet given an opinion on Apple’s alternative app store rules, and say they will assess them once they are seen in practice. For now, Colton says he is determined to make his app store work. “It’s proving to be really tough but me and my team are working hard because this is literally the future of iPhones,” he said. 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaDonatella Versace gets stuck in an elevator in LAPublished34 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesBy Sofia Ferreira SantosBBC NewsFashion icon Donatella Versace had to wriggle herself free after getting stuck in a lift on her way to an event.In a video on TMZ, several people can be seen wrestling with the elevator door, before the Italian fashion designer manages to squeeze out.She was appearing at an LGBT event in Los Angeles, where she was named the LA LGBT Center’s first global ambassador.”It’s so emotional for me”, Versace said later at the event, “but also because I was stuck in the elevator.””I thought I was never going to make it to this roof, but I did,” the 68-year old joked in her speech.It took at least four people to hold open the elevator doors to allow Versace and several other people to escape the lift.”Ladies first… oh my god!” she can be heard saying as she squeezes through the gap.The fire department and at least four fire fighters arrived on the scene shortly afterwards, to the entertainment of onlookers.The LA LGBT Center is an organisation which provides programmes and services to the LGBTQ+ community in Los Angeles and beyond.Co-hosting the event with Versace was former NBA star Dwayne Wade, whose daughter Zaya is transgender.”We stand with our daughter,” Wade said. “We stand with our community. We speak loud. We speak proud.”Related TopicsVersaceLuxury retailFashionMore on this storyVersace’s owner to be taken over in $8.5bn dealPublished11 August 2023Michael Kors snaps up Versace for $2.1bnPublished25 September 2018See inside Versace’s designer flatsPublished24 July 2015Top StoriesUS military ship heading to Gaza to build portPublished2 hours agoIDF completes road across Gaza, satellite images showPublished5 hours agoBiden and Trump hold competing rallies in GeorgiaPublished3 hours agoFeaturesThe Papers: Gove’s extremism warning and Johnson in trip to VenezuelaApple ‘like Godfather’ with new App Store rulesThe people keeping the historic foot ferry afloatHow China’s boarding schools are silencing Tibet’s languageWhat a $1 deal says about America’s office marketYour pictures on the theme of ‘speed’Man behind viral fake currency shocked by its successDNA’s discovery changed the world – and my life. VideoDNA’s discovery changed the world – and my lifeOn patrol with the anti-social behaviour squadElsewhere on the BBCHair-pulling, punching and kickingFootage from the moment a brawl erupts in the Maldives ParliamentAttributioniPlayerExploring the mysterious deaths of Nazi fugitivesThree brothers investigate whether a family connection may explain the truthAttributioniPlayerFrom triumph to tragedy…After more than 30 years of service, America’s space shuttle took to the skies for the last timeAttributioniPlayerCan they take on an elite boarding school?Five black inner-city teens must leave their old worlds behind…AttributioniPlayerMost Read1King gives Scotland’s top honour to Prince Edward2Doctor reveals how ‘brutal’ therapy tackled Rhod Gilbert’s cancer3Johnson flew to Venezuela for unofficial talks4Gove’s extremism warning and Johnson in trip to Venezuela5Earl Spencer reveals abuse at boarding school6IDF completes road across Gaza, satellite images show7Moscow student jailed for pro-Ukraine wi-fi name8US military ship heading to Gaza to build port9Rachel Reeves could be our next chancellor – but what’s she really like?10Stars gather for Oscars after huge year for cinema

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaSwiss ski resort Rüschegg Eywald falls victim to climate changePublished8 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsClimateImage caption, The small ski resort of Rüschegg Eywald in the Swiss Alps hasn’t opened once this winter, thanks to warmer temperaturesBy Imogen FoulkesBBC Geneva correspondent at Rüschegg EywaldJust half an hour’s drive from my house in Bern is a ski resort once so popular it was dubbed “Little Grindelwald”, after its more famous Alpine near-neighbour at the foot of the Eiger. Rüschegg Eywald, 1500 metres above sea level, is still much loved. Many families, including mine, spent happy days there.But this winter season, Rüschegg’s T-bar ski lift has not once been open. At almost 2.5km (1.6 miles), it is the fourth longest ski lift in Switzerland and not for the faint-hearted. But it has now fallen victim to climate change. “We almost managed to open twice,” says Michael Kegel, who runs the ski lift company. “But although there was snow, the ground was too warm and wet underneath.” /* sc-component-id: sc-bdVaJa / .sc-bdVaJa {} .hlroRb{overflow:hidden;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;background-color:#F2EFEC;-webkit-flex-direction:row-reverse;-ms-flex-direction:row-reverse;flex-direction:row-reverse;-webkit-flex-wrap:wrap;-ms-flex-wrap:wrap;flex-wrap:wrap;box-sizing:border-box;} / sc-component-id: sc-bwzfXH / .sc-bwzfXH {} .zWPzR{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;position:absolute;background-size:cover;background-position-x:50%;background-position-y:50%;background-image:url(‘https://c.files.bbci.co.uk/assets/12076b10-140c-4f8d-911e-29f49d682f3d’);} / sc-component-id: sc-htpNat / .sc-htpNat {} .kUePcj{max-width:743px;width:45%;position:relative;min-height:200px;-webkit-flex:1 1 auto;-ms-flex:1 1 auto;flex:1 1 auto;} / sc-component-id: sc-bxivhb / .sc-bxivhb {} .bQGZgI{max-width:100%;position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;color:#ffffff;background:#000000;opacity:0.7;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;padding:5px;word-wrap:break-word;} @media (max-width:599px){.bQGZgI{font-size:12px;line-height:16px;}} @media (min-width:600px) and (max-width:1007px){.bQGZgI{font-size:13px;line-height:16px;}} @media (min-width:1008px){.bQGZgI{font-size:12px;line-height:16px;}} / sc-component-id: sc-gzVnrw / .sc-gzVnrw {} .blLFIH{width:45% !important;position:relative;margin:0;word-wrap:break-word;color:#404040;font-weight:300;-webkit-flex:1 0 auto;-ms-flex:1 0 auto;flex:1 0 auto;padding:16px;} / sc-component-id: sc-htoDjs / .sc-htoDjs {} .kGbKV{display:block;} / sc-component-id: sc-dnqmqq / .sc-dnqmqq {} .dHUwnI{font-weight:100;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;padding:11px 0 25px 0;} .dHUwnI p{margin:0;} @media (max-width:599px){.dHUwnI{font-size:18px;line-height:22px;}} @media (min-width:600px) and (max-width:1007px){.dHUwnI{font-size:21px;line-height:24px;}} @media (min-width:1008px){.dHUwnI{font-size:20px;line-height:24px;}} / sc-component-id: sc-iwsKbI / .sc-iwsKbI {} .jiPRqw{display:block;} / sc-component-id: sc-gZMcBi / .sc-gZMcBi {} .honXkL{padding-top:10px;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;} / sc-component-id: sc-gqjmRU / .sc-gqjmRU {} .klLnaG{color:#404040;font-style:normal;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;} .klLnaG > strong{font-weight:bold;} @media (max-width:599px){.klLnaG{font-size:16px;line-height:20px;}} @media (min-width:600px) and (max-width:1007px){.klLnaG{font-size:18px;line-height:22px;}} @media (min-width:1008px){.klLnaG{font-size:16px;line-height:20px;}} @font-face { font-family: ‘ReithSans’; 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Last year the lift opened for only four days, and 2022 was not much better. Just to break even requires at least 10 to 15 days per season. Rüschegg’s costly piste basher, which is used to groom the snow, sits unused and gathering dust in a shed. Bankruptcy looms.It was once all so different. When the resort opened in 1969, people flocked to it. There were queues for the T-bar, and polite but firm struggles for parking spaces. A large hotel was built, with holiday chalets around it.That’s when it got its nickname “Little Grindelwald”, a nod to Rüschegg’s bigger and better known neighbour not far away. Image source, SRFImage caption, Crowds gathered at the base of the ski lift in Rüschegg, when it first opened in 1969″Back then people had big ideas,” remembers Rüschegg’s mayor Markus Hirschi. “Calling it Little Grindelwald, people bought shares in the lift, they thought, yes, here’s a thriving resort. Thinking about it now, it’s quite emotional.”Warnings for yearsRüschegg is not alone. For at least a decade, lower lying ski resorts have known they will struggle for snow. The famous null grad Grenze, the altitude at which the air temperature freezes, included in every Swiss weather forecast, has been rising along with global temperatures. 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I remember the 80s, we were skating on lakes.Stefan BrönnimannProfessor of Climatology, University of BernIn his office at Bern University’s Institute of Geography, now a world leader in alpine climate research, Professor Stefan Brönnimann is documenting the precise stages of global warming. The indicators, he points out, were there long before we started setting climate targets. The 1960s, 1970s and 1980s were, he argues, the last decades of sustained, really cold winters in the alps. “Winters were cold and snowy in the 70s. I remember 1976 was a very snow rich winter. I remember the 80s, we were skating on lakes.”And then suddenly it stopped. 1989 no snow, it was green everywhere. 1990 no snow. And already back then people said, ‘You have to change.'”The end of an eraThe highest, biggest, and wealthiest ski resorts, Zermatt or St Moritz, will survive for now, Professor Brönnimann believes. After all, they can turn on their snow cannon if it doesn’t fall from the skies. But others, including even Rüschegg’s famous neighbour Grindelwald, will “have to adapt,” he says.Even the prestigious ski races held every winter in Switzerland are at risk. In recent years there have been doubts about whether the famous Lauberhorn race can go ahead. Warm weather over Christmas and New Year has threatened the January world cup races in Adelboden. Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Climate change is threatening ski resorts throughout SwitzerlandStefan Brönnimann sees those golden years when the Swiss were either on the slopes, or watching their ski stars win medals, disappearing. “Saturdays at noon everyone was in front of the television,” he remembers, “and that’s also changed. Ski races, they need to face that. I’m not sure whether skiing at all will really be still the main entertainment of Swiss people in the future.”Gone in a decadeAnd Rüschegg? “I’m a realist, I think in 10 years we won’t be in business,” says Michael Kegel. “Climate change is clear, we can see it. The days with snow are fewer and fewer.”Michael skied in Rüschegg as a child, so the decision to close it down will be made “with a heavy heart”, but the resort is preparing “to make the best of it,” promoting the area’s natural beauty, with hiking trails, and mineral springs.Luckily for the growing number of Swiss ski resorts with a doubtful future, most have a lot of natural beauty to make the best of. Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Climate researchers believe the days of sustained, cold winters in the Alps are now goneWellness, digital detox, escaping the rat race in stunning, but quiet surroundings, are all promising options for resorts where skiing will become impossible.Stefan Brönnimann agrees that resorts across the Alps must now prepare for a life and livelihoods after winter sports. Quoting from research done some years ago by a colleague, he fears some resorts, indeed the entire planet, may be reacting too late.”He wrote that, when we are really sure that climate change is going on, we will look back and ask ourselves when should we have noticed? When was the time when we really should have seen what is changing, the alarm bells ringing? “And he said, this will be in the late 80s. Then is the time when we should have seen it.”Related TopicsAlpsSkiingClimateSwitzerlandMore on this storySwiss shock at Davos sign saying no skis for JewsPublished13 FebruaryHow climate change is affecting French glaciers and skiingAttributionSportPublished5 FebruarySwiss glaciers get 10% smaller in two yearsPublished28 September 2023Top StoriesGaza receives first airdrop of US humanitarian aidPublished1 hour agoFergal Keane: Aid convoy tragedy shows fear of starvation haunts GazaPublished7 hours agoTories need a Budget bounce but can Hunt deliver?Published7 hours agoFeaturesBiden treads carefully through Middle East minefieldWhat Navalny’s funeral tells us about Russia todayFaisal Islam: Why this won’t be the Budget that Jeremy Hunt wantedBad blood over Singapore Taylor Swift tour subsidiesKiller whale vs shark: Solo orca eats great white. 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$BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaWho will replace Mitch McConnell as the Senate’s top Republican?Published27 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesBy Phil McCauslandBBC News, New YorkMitch McConnell announced on Wednesday that he intends to step down as the longest-serving Senate Republican leader following November’s general election.For nearly 20 years, Republicans have relied on the effective Kentucky legislator to navigate the passage of conservative priorities.Since he announced the news, Washington has moved quickly to speculate who could replace Mr McConnell, who has skilfully held his fracturing party together in recent times. Those vying to succeed Mr McConnell, 82, face the daunting prospect of appealing to competing wings of the party. The eventual replacement will have to win the support of a majority of Senate Republicans.Here are some potential successors.Senator John Cornyn of TexasImage source, Getty ImagesThe Texas senator became the first lawmaker on Thursday to officially throw his hat in the ring for the position. Mr Cornyn once served in Mr McConnell’s leadership team, and he remains a close confidant of the Kentucky politician. He is widely considered a strong Senate operator thanks to his 22 years of legislative experience.In a statement announcing he was running for Mr McConnell’s position, he pointed to this expertise. “I am asking my Republican colleagues to give me the opportunity to succeed Leader [Mitch] McConnell. I have learned a lot during my time both in and out of Senate leadership,” Mr Cornyn said. “Throughout my time I’ve built a track record of listening to colleagues and seeking consensus, while leading the fight to stop bad policies that are harmful to our nation and the conservative cause.”Being outside of leadership could also prove to be a benefit, as he did not participate in the recent deal to pass foreign aid in the Senate. He also was not part of the failed border security negotiations, which proved unpopular with the Republican Conference. And, while Mr Cornyn has taken Mr Trump to task in the past, he endorsed the former president last month. He also never supported any of Mr Trump’s challengers, which saved him from earning the Maga movement’s ire. Senator John Thune of South DakotaImage source, Getty ImagesMr Thune is typically the first mentioned of the “three Johns” who are considered the top candidates to take on Mr McConnell’s leadership position.The South Dakota senator is currently the Republican whip, second-in-command to Mr McConnell, and he is known as an effective fundraiser within his party. He also is seen as a moderating force among Republicans, who have taken a hard turn to the right under the leadership of former President Donald Trump.But Mr Thune’s position in leadership could also undermine his ambition to take on Mr McConnell’s post. Some Senate Republicans, particularly those allied with Mr Trump, have made clear they would like a fresh leader.It is worth noting that Mr Thune only endorsed the former president’s candidacy a few days before Mr McConnell’s announcement. Mr Trump also endorsed the South Dakota senator’s Republican primary challenger in 2022.Senator John Barrasso of WyomingImage source, Getty ImagesAs the Republican Conference Chair, Mr Barrasso has an influential position within Senate party leadership – and he also has never crossed Mr Trump.That could prove to be the necessary recipe to earn the support of many of his fellow Republicans if he were to pursue Mr McConnell’s leadership post. Mr Barrasso was the second senator to support Mr Trump’s candidacy ahead of the 2024 primary campaign, and he has backed a slate of candidates who are in lockstep with the former president. He immediately dismissed reporters questions when asked whether he intends to battle for Mr McConnell’s position, saying that he remains focused on the election results in November.Senator Rick Scott of FloridaImage source, Getty ImagesMr Scott angered a number of his Republican colleagues when he mounted a challenge against Mr McConnell 15 months ago. He burned further bridges with them by proposing that several popular federal programmes – such as Medicare and Social Security – be renegotiated every five years. Even Mr Trump, who has been supportive of the Florida politician, has warned Mr Scott to “be careful” about his policy suggestions. While the chances seem low that Mr Scott would run again or win the leadership position, he has maintained that the Senate needs new leadership. That comment was reflected in the statement he shared after Mr McConnell’s announcement.”I have been very clear and have long believed that we need new leadership in the Senate that represents our voters and the issues we were sent here to fight for,” Mr Scott said.The dark horsesWhile the four men are the most likely candidates, Capitol Hill can always surprise political observers. After all, few would have considered Mike Johnson, a little-known Louisiana congressman, as a viable candidate for Speaker of the House.Senator Steve Daines of Montana could be a strong dark horse contender for the job. He currently leads the National Republican Senatorial Committee, and is leading the party’s efforts to retake the Senate majority. Many Republicans feel bullish about their chances thanks to his efforts, and the party’s electoral success in November could lift Mr Daines’ profile further. Mr Trump has also encouraged the Montana Republican to run for the leadership post, according to a Politico report. Sen Joni Ernst of Iowa, who served as the vice-chair of the Republican conference until January, is considered another potential candidate and a reliable backer of Mr Trump. 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaWho will replace Mitch McConnell as the Senate’s top Republican?Published27 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesBy Phil McCauslandBBC News, New YorkMitch McConnell announced on Wednesday that he intends to step down as the longest-serving Senate Republican leader following November’s general election.For nearly 20 years, Republicans have relied on the effective Kentucky legislator to navigate the passage of conservative priorities.Since he announced the news, Washington has moved quickly to speculate who could replace Mr McConnell, who has skilfully held his fracturing party together in recent times. Those vying to succeed Mr McConnell, 82, face the daunting prospect of appealing to competing wings of the party. The eventual replacement will have to win the support of a majority of Senate Republicans.Here are some potential successors.Senator John Cornyn of TexasImage source, Getty ImagesThe Texas senator became the first lawmaker on Thursday to officially throw his hat in the ring for the position. Mr Cornyn once served in Mr McConnell’s leadership team, and he remains a close confidant of the Kentucky politician. He is widely considered a strong Senate operator thanks to his 22 years of legislative experience.In a statement announcing he was running for Mr McConnell’s position, he pointed to this expertise. “I am asking my Republican colleagues to give me the opportunity to succeed Leader [Mitch] McConnell. I have learned a lot during my time both in and out of Senate leadership,” Mr Cornyn said. “Throughout my time I’ve built a track record of listening to colleagues and seeking consensus, while leading the fight to stop bad policies that are harmful to our nation and the conservative cause.”Being outside of leadership could also prove to be a benefit, as he did not participate in the recent deal to pass foreign aid in the Senate. He also was not part of the failed border security negotiations, which proved unpopular with the Republican Conference. And, while Mr Cornyn has taken Mr Trump to task in the past, he endorsed the former president last month. He also never supported any of Mr Trump’s challengers, which saved him from earning the Maga movement’s ire. Senator John Thune of South DakotaImage source, Getty ImagesMr Thune is typically the first mentioned of the “three Johns” who are considered the top candidates to take on Mr McConnell’s leadership position.The South Dakota senator is currently the Republican whip, second-in-command to Mr McConnell, and he is known as an effective fundraiser within his party. He also is seen as a moderating force among Republicans, who have taken a hard turn to the right under the leadership of former President Donald Trump.But Mr Thune’s position in leadership could also undermine his ambition to take on Mr McConnell’s post. Some Senate Republicans, particularly those allied with Mr Trump, have made clear they would like a fresh leader.It is worth noting that Mr Thune only endorsed the former president’s candidacy a few days before Mr McConnell’s announcement. Mr Trump also endorsed the South Dakota senator’s Republican primary challenger in 2022.Senator John Barrasso of WyomingImage source, Getty ImagesAs the Republican Conference Chair, Mr Barrasso has an influential position within Senate party leadership – and he also has never crossed Mr Trump.That could prove to be the necessary recipe to earn the support of many of his fellow Republicans if he were to pursue Mr McConnell’s leadership post. Mr Barrasso was the second senator to support Mr Trump’s candidacy ahead of the 2024 primary campaign, and he has backed a slate of candidates who are in lockstep with the former president. He immediately dismissed reporters questions when asked whether he intends to battle for Mr McConnell’s position, saying that he remains focused on the election results in November.Senator Rick Scott of FloridaImage source, Getty ImagesMr Scott angered a number of his Republican colleagues when he mounted a challenge against Mr McConnell 15 months ago. He burned further bridges with them by proposing that several popular federal programmes – such as Medicare and Social Security – be renegotiated every five years. Even Mr Trump, who has been supportive of the Florida politician, has warned Mr Scott to “be careful” about his policy suggestions. While the chances seem low that Mr Scott would run again or win the leadership position, he has maintained that the Senate needs new leadership. That comment was reflected in the statement he shared after Mr McConnell’s announcement.”I have been very clear and have long believed that we need new leadership in the Senate that represents our voters and the issues we were sent here to fight for,” Mr Scott said.The dark horsesWhile the four men are the most likely candidates, Capitol Hill can always surprise political observers. After all, few would have considered Mike Johnson, a little-known Louisiana congressman, as a viable candidate for Speaker of the House.Senator Steve Daines of Montana could be a strong dark horse contender for the job. He currently leads the National Republican Senatorial Committee, and is leading the party’s efforts to retake the Senate majority. Many Republicans feel bullish about their chances thanks to his efforts, and the party’s electoral success in November could lift Mr Daines’ profile further. Mr Trump has also encouraged the Montana Republican to run for the leadership post, according to a Politico report. Sen Joni Ernst of Iowa, who served as the vice-chair of the Republican conference until January, is considered another potential candidate and a reliable backer of Mr Trump. Related TopicsRepublican PartyMitch McConnellUS politicsMore on this storyMcConnell to step down as Senate Republican leaderPublished1 day agoMitch McConnell: From polio survivor to political titanPublished1 day agoTop StoriesLive. Counting begins after polls close in Rochdale by-electionMore than 100 reported killed in crowd near Gaza aid convoyPublished3 hours agoSarah Everard killer should never have been police officer, says inquiryPublished6 hours agoFeaturesAnalysis: A royal dilemma as public curiosity over Kate growsChecking Israel’s claim to have killed 10,000 Hamas fightersMore than 30,000 killed in Gaza, health ministry saysWatch: Hairy Biker Dave Myers rides on to Ready Steady Cook. VideoWatch: Hairy Biker Dave Myers rides on to Ready Steady CookListen: Sadiq Khan on Sarah Everard Murder + Islamophobia. 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