Life choices behind more than four in 10 cancers
More than four in 10 cancers - 600,000 in the UK alone - could be prevented if people led healthier lives, say experts. Latest figures from Cancer Research UK show smoking is the biggest avoidable risk factor, followed by unhealthy diets. The charity.
Obama makes push for stronger cyber security laws
US President Barack Obama has unveiled proposals to strengthen cyber security laws following a spate of attacks against high-profile US targets. Recent hacks of Sony Pictures and a Pentagon Twitter feed reflect the need for tighter legislation, the.
Osborne: Tackling UK terror threat a national priority
It comes as the head of MI5, speaking after the Charlie Hebdo attacks, said three recent UK plots had been stopped. Meanwhile, the BBC understands two suspects for the attack have been on a UK terror watch list for some time. A source told the BBC.
Nut rage: Prosecutors seek arrest for Korean Air executive
Prosecutors in South Korea are seeking an arrest warrant for a Korean Air executive at the centre of a storm over how nuts were served to her on a plane. Ms Cho Hyun-ah is alleged to have broken the law when she ordered the plane to turn back after.
Greyfriars Bobby honoured in special event in Edinburgh
Greyfriars Bobby, the loyal terrier known for guarding his masters grave for 14 years after his death, passed away 143 years ago and is buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard. City of Edinburgh Council marked the date with a commemorative ceremony. A.
Copenhagen shootings: Why Denmark was steeled for.
Copenhagen shootings: Why Denmark was steeled for terror attack. BBC News It was always a case of not if but when. Whats surprising is that it has taken this long for Denmark to be scarred by a fatal terror attack.
Counter-terror police arrest four men over alleged plot
Officers from the Mets SO15 counter terrorism command are working with the south-east counter-terrorism unit and MI5. The arrests come after the UK national terror threat level was raised from substantial to severe in August. This means a.
Kenyan MPs back security law after heated debate
Somali militant group al-Shabab has attacked Kenya several times recently.. The BBCs Wanyama wa Chebusiri in Nairobi says there were calls on both sides of parliament for some of the bills most controversial elements to be amended.. The other.
AirAsia QZ8501: Boss devastated by missing Indonesia jet
AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes says he is devastated that a plane carrying 162 people from Indonesia to Singapore has gone missing. AirAsia Indonesia flight QZ8501, an Airbus A320-200, disappeared over the Java Sea an hour into its flight at 06:24 local .
Widow spends ��1000 on Devon community Christmas lunch
A widow who hates spending the festive season alone has treated about 40 people to a Christmas lunch in Devon. Betty Williams, 86, paid ��1,000 for the meals at the Lamb and Flag in Ottery St Mary on Tuesday. The former teacher, who lost her husband 12 .
Copenhagen shootings: Why Denmark was steeled for terror attack
It was always a case of not if but when. Whats surprising is that it has taken this long for Denmark to be scarred by a fatal terror attack. In September it will be 10 years since the Jyllands Posten newspaper inflamed the Muslim world with the.
1 Suspect Surrenders in Paris Terrorist Attack That Killed 12
World Leaders Condemn Charlie Hebdo Shooting in Paris. One suspect had surrendered early Thursday, after the worst terrorist attack in France in recent memory claimed 12 lives, while a manhunt for two other suspects continued to unfold.
Manufacturers face bloodbath in Russia, says Renault Nissan boss
The chief executive of Renault Nissan, Carlos Ghosn, has said that manufacturers in Russia are facing a bloodbath because of the plunge in the value of the rouble. The currency has been dropping steadily for several months, but suffered very sharp.
Pakistan Taliban: Military kills five militants
Pakistani security forces have attacked Taliban positions in two operations near Peshawar, killing five fighters, the military says. The operation comes days after the Taliban stormed a Peshawar school, killing 141 people, mostly children. Pakistan is.
US insists North Korea must take Sony hack blame
The US has rejected North Koreas claim that it was not responsible for a cyber-attack on Sony Pictures. North Korea strongly denies carrying out the attack and invited the US to take part in a joint investigation. A senior US security official said.
Sisi gives Egypt military new powers after Sinai attack
Presidential spokesman Alaa Youssef insisted the decree was aimed at tackling terrorism, not protesters, and told the BBC it was a limited, proportional response to recent attacks by militants. The law was introduced after President Sisi promised a.
Man injured by Amsterdam pop-up toilet
A man in the Dutch city of Amsterdam has been injured after a pop-up public toilet sunk into the ground emerged unexpectedly. The man was hit by a moped which was thrown up in the air as the so-called UriLift toilet suddenly rose up. He is being.