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Mikhail Gorbachev, the former Soviet leader who brought the Cold War to a peaceful end, has died aged 91. Mr Gorbachev, who took power in 1985, opened up the then-USSR to the world and introduced a set of reforms at home. But he was unable to prevent the slow collapse of the Soviet Union, from […]
- Dozens dead in Egypt church fire (Category: Breaking News)
- Kenyans to choose a new President (Category: Breaking News)
- Powerful storms wreak havoc in Europe (Category: Breaking News)
- One third of Pakistan under water (Category: Breaking News)
Serena Williams extended her US Open farewell with a gritty opening win on an entertaining night packed with hope and celebration in New York. Williams, who is set to retire after the tournament, won 6-3 6-3 against Montenegro’s Danka Kovinic. A near-capacity 25,000 crowd on Arthur Ashe Stadium willed on their idol and she responded […]
- Emma Raducanu loses in Cincinnati (Category: Breaking News)
- Williams beats Diaz for first singles win in over a year (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia beat India by nine runs to claim cricket gold (Category: Breaking News)
- Max Verstappen fastest on first day of testing (Category: Breaking News)
One-third of Pakistan has been completely submerged by historic flooding, its climate minister says. Devastating flash floods have washed away roads, homes and crops – leaving a trail of deadly havoc across Pakistan. “It’s all one big ocean, there’s no dry land to pump the water out,” Sherry Rehman told AFP, adding it had created […]
- Powerful storms wreak havoc in Europe (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan appeals to world for flood help amid devastation (Category: Breaking News)
- Kenyans to choose a new President (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia blocks nuclear treaty agreement over Ukraine reference (Category: Breaking News)
මාධ්යවේදීන්ට පහරදුන් බව තමන් නොදන්නා අතර ඒ ගැන සොයා බලන්නම් යැයි පොලිස් මාධ්ය ප්රකාශකවරයා BBC කළ විමසීමකදී පැවසුවේය.
සජීව දර්ශන ලබාදෙමින් සිටි බීබීසී දෙමළ සේවයේ ජෙරින් සැමුවෙල් ; ඔවුන් BBC මාධ්යවේදීන් බව පුන පුනා ප්රකාශ කරමින් තිබියදී හමුදා නිලධාරින්ගේ පහර කෑමට ලක්වන ආකාරය සජීව දර්ශන වල සටහන්ව තිබේ.
නව රජයට තමන් සහභාගී වන්නේදැයි ඇසු පැනයට ඔහු පැවසුවේ "ජනතාවට වැඩ කරන ආණ්ඩුවක් ආවෝත් බලාගෙන ඉන්නවා" යනුවෙනි.
Hardik Pandya led India to a dramatic final-over win over Pakistan in the sides’ opening match of the Asia Cup. With India chasing 148 from 20 overs, Hardik hit the fourth ball of the final over for six to seal a five-wicket win. The all-rounder struck three fours in the 19th over to reduce the […]
- South Africa secure thrilling win over India (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan stun New Zealand to reach final (Category: Breaking News)
- Majestic Gill ton takes Gujarat Titans past Mumba Indians and into final (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia beat India by nine runs to claim cricket gold (Category: Breaking News)
A car which was used by the late Diana, Princess of Wales has sold for £650,000 at auction, a BBC dispatch said.It said: Princess Diana, who died nearly 25 years ago, drove the black Ford Escort RS Turbo for nearly three years from August 1985. She was pictured with the car outside the boutique
- Diana's dresses on view ahead of Toronto auction (Category: Canada, Ontario)
- Diana's gowns to sell at auction in Toronto (Category: Canada, Ontario)
- Princess Anne due in January (Category: Breaking News)
- Massive film series has successful run (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan is appealing for further international assistance after floods wreaked havoc across the country. The US, UK, United Arab Emirates and others have contributed to a monsoon disaster appeal but much more funds are needed, an interior ministry official told the BBC. More than 1,000 people
- One third of Pakistan under water (Category: Breaking News)
- Kenyans to choose a new President (Category: Breaking News)
- Powerful storms wreak havoc in Europe (Category: Breaking News)
- Last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dies aged 91 (Category: Breaking News)
Argentina beat the All Blacks for the first time in New Zealand to move top of the Rugby Championship. Winger Emiliano Boffelli kicked 20 points as the Pumas won 25-18 in Christchurch to pile the pressure on All Blacks coach Ian Foster. The Pumas triumphed over the All Blacks two years ago in Sydney in […]
- All Blacks take on Pumas in Rugby World Cup semi final today (Category: Breaking News)
- Wales 17-29 Argentina: Pumas seal World Cup semi-final spot with victory in Marseille (Category: Breaking News)
- Argentina 23-26 England: England overcome Pumas to win Rugby World Cup bronze-medal match (Category: Breaking News)
- Serena Williams hints at retirement after US Open (Category: Breaking News)
Russia has blocked the adoption of a joint declaration by a United Nations conference on nuclear disarmament. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which is reviewed by its 191 signatories every five years, aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. Russia objected to a draft text citing “grave concern” over military activities around Ukraine’s nuclear plants, in particular [...
- Russian rocket strike on Ukrainian train station kill 22 (Category: Breaking News)
- One third of Pakistan under water (Category: Breaking News)
- Powerful storms wreak havoc in Europe (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine retakes 6,000 sq km from Russia (Category: Breaking News)
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says he does not expect a woman to race at the top level of the sport in the next five years. Domenicali said it was “crucial to give the maximum possibility for women to come to F1 – we are totally dedicated to that”. But he added: “Realistically speaking, unless […]
- F1 drivers pushing for changes to the penalty points system (Category: Breaking News)
- Red Bull F1 team receive $7m fine & 10% aero research reduction (Category: Breaking News)
- Andretti Global combines with General Motors to enter F1 (Category: Breaking News)
- F1 driver Webber wants to press on in 2013 (Category: Business)
A Russian rocket strike on a Ukrainian train station has killed 22 people, Ukraine says, on the day marking six months since Moscow’s invasion began. It says five of the victims of the attack in the eastern town of Chaplyne burnt to death in a vehicle. An 11-year-old boy also was killed. President Volodymyr Zelensky […]
- Ukraine retakes 6,000 sq km from Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- EU blames Russia for food crisis prompting walkout (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope tells Zelensky he is ‘praying for peace’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia denies it plans to declare war on 9 May (Category: Breaking News)
A former security chief for Twitter has turned whistleblower and testified that the company misled users and US regulators about gaps in its security. Peiter Zatko also claimed that Twitter underestimated how many fake and spam accounts are on its platform. The accusations could affect a legal battle between Twitter and billionaire Elon Musk, who […]
- Elon Musk no longer world’s richest man (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk says he has appointed new Twitter boss (Category: Breaking News)
- Musk defends deep cuts to Twitter’s workforce (Category: Breaking News)
- Twitter sues Elon Musk over $44bn takeover deal (Category: Breaking News)
Good allowed for re-export
- Government land policy is fair- Keheliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
UK intelligence agencies are accused of tipping off Indian authorities about a British national before his abduction and alleged torture by Punjab police. Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, was in India in 2017 when his family say he was forced into an unmarked car. He says he was then tortured over days, including with electrocution. […]
- Charles praises Queen’s reign as he is formally confirmed as king (Category: Breaking News)
- One third of Pakistan under water (Category: Breaking News)
- Grease star Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73 (Category: Breaking News)
- Artemis Moon rocket second launch attempt called off (Category: Breaking News)
Singapore will repeal a law that bans gay sex, effectively making it legal to be homosexual in the city-state. The decision, announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on national TV, comes after years of fierce debate. LGBT activists in Singapore have hailed the move as “a win for humanity”. The city-state is known for […]
- Dozens dead in Egypt church fire (Category: Breaking News)
- One third of Pakistan under water (Category: Breaking News)
- Kenyans to choose a new President (Category: Breaking News)
- Powerful storms wreak havoc in Europe (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan’s police have said the country’s former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, is under investigation. He is accused of making threats against the police and judiciary following a political speech he gave on Saturday. Tensions are high in the country, with the former leader’s supporters gathering outside his house vowing to “take over” if he is […]
- Pakistan’s Supreme Court rules Imran Khan arrest was illegal (Category: Breaking News)
- Man charged over Queen coffin incident (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan’s shock televangelist dies at 50 (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan appeals to world for flood help amid devastation (Category: Breaking News)
Somali forces claim to have defeated the militants who stormed a hotel in the capital after a bloody siege. At least 12 people were killed in the deadly 30-hour ordeal, although local media reports the death toll could be even higher. The assailants used explosives to gain entry to Mogadishu’s Hayat Hotel on Friday before […]
- Dozens dead in Egypt church fire (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian rocket strike on Ukrainian train station kill 22 (Category: Breaking News)
- Kenyans to choose a new President (Category: Breaking News)
- One third of Pakistan under water (Category: Breaking News)
The militant group al-Shabab says it has taken control of a hotel near the centre of the Somali capital, Mogadishu. Police said attackers detonated two explosives outside the hotel, before entering the building and opening fire. In a statement, the Islamist group claimed to be in control of the complex and said they “are shooting […]
- Somali forces claim end to deadly 30-hour hotel siege (Category: Breaking News)
- Dozens dead in Egypt church fire (Category: Breaking News)
- Kenyans to choose a new President (Category: Breaking News)
- Powerful storms wreak havoc in Europe (Category: Breaking News)
Emma Raducanu’s dominant form at the Cincinnati Open ended as seventh seed Jessica Pegula proved a sharp step up in class for the British number one. Raducanu had trounced veterans Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka, but lost 7-5 6-4 to Pegula in the last 16. Now the 19-year-old switches her focus to defending her crown […]
- Raducanu thrashed in 59 minutes by Ostapenko at Porsche Tennis Grand Prix (Category: Breaking News)
- Williams beats Diaz for first singles win in over a year (Category: Breaking News)
- Emma Raducanu beats Tamara Korpatsch in Melbourne (Category: Breaking News)
- Elina Svitolina beats Iga Swiatek to set up Marketa Vondrousova semi at Wimbledon 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
Powerful storms have battered areas of central and southern Europe, killing at least 12 people including three children. The deaths, most from falling trees, were reported in Italy and Austria, and on the French island of Corsica. Heavy rain and winds wrecked campsites on the island, while in Venice, Italy, masonry was blown off the […]
- US envoy to India confirmed after two-year battle (Category: Breaking News)
- Deadly new quakes trap people under rubble in Turkey (Category: Breaking News)
- Deadly new quakes trap people under rubble in Turkey (Category: Breaking News)
- Deadly new quakes trap people under rubble in Turkey (Category: Breaking News)
ක්රියාකාරීන් සමග BBC සාකච්ඡා කළේ ය.
- කොටකෙතන ඝාතකයාට මරණ දඬුවම (Category: Sinhala)
- පස්දෙනෙකුට මරණ දඬුවම (Category: Sinhala)
- කොටකෙතන ඝාතකයාට මරණ දඬුවම (Category: Sinhala)
- පස් දෙනෙකුට මරණ දඬුවම (Category: Sinhala)
Andy Murray set up a meeting with fellow Briton Cameron Norrie with a gutsy win over fellow veteran Stan Wawrinka in the Cincinnati Open. Former world number one Murray, 35, won 7-6 (7-3) 5-7 7-5 in the first-round match against his 37-year-old rival. The victory keeps alive world number 47 Murray’s hopes of being seeded […]
- Emma Raducanu loses in Cincinnati (Category: Breaking News)
- Andy Murray beats James Duckworth at Wimbledon (Category: Breaking News)
- Nadal loses to Thomas Paul in Paris Masters (Category: Breaking News)
- Murray beats Alexander Zverev to reach Qatar Open quarter-finals (Category: Breaking News)
Deputy President William Ruto has been declared the winner of Kenya’s presidential election amid dramatic scenes. He narrowly beat his rival, Raila Odinga, taking 50.5% of the vote, according to the official results. The announcement was delayed amid scuffles and allegations of vote-rigging by Mr Odinga’s campaign. Four of the seven members of the electoral […]
- Kenyans to choose a new President (Category: Breaking News)
- Dozens dead in Egypt church fire (Category: Breaking News)
- One third of Pakistan under water (Category: Breaking News)
- Powerful storms wreak havoc in Europe (Category: Breaking News)
By Anushka Kahandagamage Protesters defeated the dictatorial Rajapaksa regime, making the Rajapaksas resign from their positions, premiership and presidency, of the government. After the collapse of the dynasty, Ranil Wickremesinghe, a Rajapaksa puppet, came to power with the support of a distorted majority in Parliament. Having got himself appointed as President, without a people’s mandate, [R...
- President insists GotaGoGama protest site not removed (Category: Breaking News)
- Recent Political Violence And Its Consequences (Category: Breaking News)
- From Opposition to alternative? – Some thoughts on the potential and the trajectory of Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
- President has to work overtime to restore confidence and credibility (Category: Breaking News)
Jersey have kept their dream of qualifying for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India alive, edging a valiant Uganda on net run rate to top their Challenge League group. Despite a defeat to Kenya and Uganda’s thumping win over Hong Kong, the Channel Islanders could bank on some of their big wins […]
- Danushka Gunathilaka arrested in Sydney over alleged sexual assault (Category: Breaking News)
- England’s T20 World Cup winner announces shock retirement (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC Men’s T-20 World Cup Cricket Jersey for team Sri Lanka unveiled (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka crash out of T20 World Cup 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
Dozens of people have died after a fire broke out at a church in Egypt, many of them crushed during a desperate scramble to escape. Officials say the number of dead is at least 41, with dozens injured. Children are believed to be among the dead. An electrical fire broke out as 5,000 worshippers gathered […]
- Kenyans to choose a new President (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian rocket strike on Ukrainian train station kill 22 (Category: Breaking News)
- Powerful storms wreak havoc in Europe (Category: Breaking News)
- One third of Pakistan under water (Category: Breaking News)
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- President RW’s Priority In 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
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Rushdie, 75, shot to fame with his book “Midnight’s Children,” the film version of which was shot in Sri Lanka.
- MP wants Cat Stevens banned (Category: Australia, Victoria)
- Rushdies Midnights Children secretly filmed in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Rushdie discusses fatwa, Cat Stevens in Toronto (Category: Canada, Ontario)
- Salman Rushdie collects royal honour at Windsor Castle in UK (Category: Breaking News)
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