Vaughan Gething has said Wales needs to be a "better place" for everyone as he quit as first minister, just four months into the job. "There will, and there must be in the future, a government that looks like the people it serves," he told the Senedd on Tuesday. It...

Government must look like its country, says Gething

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Vaughan Gething has announced he is resigning as First Minister of Wales after four members of his government quit and demanded he left office.Mr Gething has been embroiled in a political row over his decision to sack Hannah Blythyn as a minister and a furore about donations he took while running to be Welsh Labour leader, which led to Labour’s co-operation deal in the Senedd with Plaid Cymru collapsing.In his statement, Mr Gething said any allegations of wrongdoing against him were “pernicious, politically motivated and patently untrue”.Here is his resignation statement in full:“I have this morning taken the difficult decision...

Vaughan Gething’s resignation statement in full

What do people want from the next first minister of Wales?. After the resignation of Vaughan Gething, people on Albany Road in Roath, Cardiff, say they would like his successor to be charismatic, have empathy and be honest and upfront. "The cost of living is killing, and it feels like...

'Honesty, empathy' urged from Wales' next leader

The former First Minister of Wales has defended Vaughan Gething – who announced he would resign after just four months in the post – as “a much, much better person than he has been portrayed”.Mark Drakeford, who served as Welsh Labour leader and First Minister between 2018 and 2024, was speaking following months of scandals and bitter infighting that led to Mr Gething’s resignation on Tuesday.He told BBC Walescast that there was “a great deal of goodwill available” to First Minister Mr Gething when he took office in March – becoming the first black leader of a European nation.But Mr...

Vaughan Gething ‘much, much better person’ than portrayed, former FM says

The first minister of Wales, Vaughan Gething, has announced his resignation, only four months after taking the job. In a statement, he said: "It has been the honour of my life to do this job even for a few short months."

Watch as Vaughan Gething announces resignation

The daughter of Dubai's ruler appears to have announced her divorce on social media. A post from the verified Instagram account of Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said she was ending her marriage, and reads: "I hereby declare our divorce." The BBC has reached out to officials...

Instagram account of Dubai princess announces divorce

A raft of global institutions - including major banks, media outlets and airlines - have reported a mass IT outage, affecting their ability to offer services. Several airlines have grounded flights around the world and many more are reporting delays. The US state of Alaska has warned its emergency services...

Mass IT outage affects airlines, media and banks

A man found dead in a park in the early hours of the morning has been officially named as Thomas Boom, 30, known as Tommy. Four people have been arrested in connection with the incident which happened shortly after midnight in Miller's Meadow in Northampton. Northamptonshire Police said Mr Boom...

Man, 30, found dead in park is named by police

Long delays are being reported at airports, with over 1,000 flights cancelled worldwide.

Flights grounded across the US during tech outage

Human remains found in a park have been identified as those of a man who had been missing for more than two years. Karandeep Singh was initially reported missing from Slough on 13 December 2021. The formal identification follows the discovery of the remains in Herschel Park, Slough, on 7...

Remains identified as man missing for two years

Three men are arrested after the victim is pronounced dead at the scene.

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Tori Towey's flight from Dubai has landed in Dublin, nearly two weeks after her ordeal began.

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A woman and two children have been taken to hospital after a suspected arson attack, police said. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is investigating the incident, which happened on Dean Brook Close in Moston, Manchester, at about 21:45 BST on Wednesday. All residents of the house were safely evacuated, with a...

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The company had applied for a £200m government loan guarantee, seen as vital for its stability.

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Jack Black has said he’s cancelled the rest of the Tenacious D world tour after his bandmate Kyle Gass sparked an outcry with a comment about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The comedy rock group were on stage in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday when Gass was asked to...

Jack Black axes tour over bandmate's Trump comment

A murder investigation began after a 43-year-old woman was found dead in Leeds last October.

Man charged with woman's murder

Lewis Hamilton says Ralf Schumacher’s decision to come out as gay “sends such a positive message” but that Formula 1 needs to make more progress on inclusivity.

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Robert Helenius is banned from boxing for two years by Ukad after he tested positive following his fight with Anthony Joshua in August.

Helenius handed two-year ban by UK Anti-Doping

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Gething rival Miles likely to run to lead Wales

Jeremy Miles, narrowly beaten in the last Welsh Labour leadership contest, is likely to stand...

Gething rival Miles likely to run to lead Wales

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