Blind refugee found dead in New York after being released by immigration authorities
Immigration authorities say the Myanmar refugee was dropped at a “warm, safe” location, but New York officials say he was left outside a closed coffee shop.
Top Stories
Henrietta Lacks: Family of woman whose cells were ‘stolen’ settles second lawsuit
Novartis is the second drug company to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of a woman whose cells have enabled huge advances in science.
Bill Clinton asked about hot tub photo and testifies he knew ‘nothing’ of Epstein crimes
The former president told the committe that he would never have flown on Epstein’s plane if he “had any inkling of what he was doing”.
At least 11 killed after military cargo plane crashes in Bolivia
The Bolivia Air Force plane reportedly hit vehicles on a nearby motorway.
The Papers: ‘Starmer on ropes’ and ‘nightmare for Labour’
The results of the Gorton and Denton by-election and the fallout for Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour party dominate Saturday’s papers.
Animal charity reported to police after concerns
It comes after former Drone to Home volunteers raised concerns about the charity with the BBC.
‘It feels like my brain is trying to be the class clown’ – the reality of Tourette’s
After a week of Tourette’s in the spotlight, BBC News speaks to people with the condition about what it’s like to live with.
Resident Evil is back – can it redefine the survival horror genre once more?
Director Koshi Nakanishi says balancing action and horror within the game has been a huge challenge.
Six things to look out for in tonight’s Brit Awards ceremony
Will there be a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne? And will Taylor Swift break her losing streak?
The strange British phenomenon of the snatched backseat picture
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the latest in a long line of famous people photographed in the back of a car.
Target to pull cereals with synthetic colours from its shelves
The US retailer’s announcement follows commitments from several food companies to phase out artificial dyes.
Neil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, dies at 86
A skilled pianist nominated for five Grammy awards, Sedaka wrote hits through the 1950’s and 60’s.
Wolves beat Aston Villa to avoid Premier League fewest-points record
Watch highlights as Wolves dent Aston Villa’s Champions League qualification hopes with a 2-0 home win, ensuring they better the worst Premier League points tally set by Derby County.
THE WEEKEND WRAP: The race for Joburg’s future, Tutu’s debut at Berlinale and the Budget’s impact on your wallet
The Weekend Wrap highlights include how it often takes a crisis to spark real SOE reform and the urgent need for constructive communication in schools in the wake of the Roedean High School and King David Linksfield tension.
New child cruelty register for parents after boy, 11, wins campaign
Tony Hudgell, who lost both legs after being assaulted, welcomes plans for a child cruelty register.
Aid groups in Gaza and West Bank thrown lifeline as Israel court pauses ban threat
Dozens of well-known groups faced shutdown under a new Israeli law, although the reprieve might be temporary.
‘Baz said play like Sehwag’ – an England win that felt like the good times
England’s win over New Zealand felt a return to the good times under Brendon McCullum but there are only so many times you can go to the well, writes Matthew Henry.
Usyk to defend title against kickboxer in Egypt
Oleksandr Usyk will return to the ring in May when he defends his WBC heavyweight title against former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
I Swear director says Baftas ‘let down’ Tourette’s campaigner
Kirk Jones says he initially thought a slur shouted during the ceremony was not broadcast.
Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans
It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.
Anxious days inside Iran as speculation grows of US strikes
To many, Iran now seems to be hovering in a tense limbo where everything could change suddenly.