Category: News


Protests after Detroit teen detained over missed homework


A Michigan judge’s decision to send a 15-year-old girl to juvenile detention for violating her probation by not completing her online schoolwork during the coronavirus lockdown has prompted protests and calls for her release.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53442474

Johnny Depp was never violent to me, says ex-partner Winona Ryder


Johnny Depp’s ex-partner Winona Ryder has said it is “impossible to believe” allegations from his former wife Amber Heard that he was violent.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-53429571

Coronavirus: Russian spies target Covid-19 vaccine research


Russian spies are targeting organisations trying to develop a coronavirus vaccine in the UK, US and Canada, security services have warned.

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-53429506

Brad Parscale replaced as Trump’s campaign manager


Facing a tough re-election battle, US President Donald Trump has replaced his campaign manager.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53426285

Major US Twitter accounts hacked in Bitcoin scam


Billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates are among many prominent US figures targeted by hackers on Twitter in an apparent Bitcoin scam.

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-53425822