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Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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… BBC News has not confirmed the Wall Street Journal’s report. It has also contacted the White House and SpaceX to ask for an explanation. …
Trump says Musk has restored Ukraine’s access after Starlink rowJoy Online
… Sir Peter Bazalgette, former chairman of ITV and production company Endemol, told BBC News: “This is a modest and pretty well-judged package. …
BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels to closeJoy Online
… It issued the update after BBC News told the retailer it had been contacted by cyber criminals who said this week’s breach went beyond the “basic contact details” Asos previously said might have been accessed. …
King warns malicious online actors are evolving tacticsJoy Online
BBC Studios and BBC News have launched Africa Enterprise, a new business programme examining the companies, entrepreneurs and investment opportunities shaping Africa’s economy. …
BBC launches Africa Enterprise to spotlight continent’s business opportunitiesJoy Online
… Some people asked by BBC News out and about in London suggested they would reply with an inflated salary, so they get paid more in the next job. …
The job interview question you don’t have to answerJoy Online
The UK is in talks with US authorities over a potential stoppage of diesel exports and has started preparing for a ban, Chancellor John Healey has told BBC News. …
UK tries to stop Trump’s diesel export banJoy Online
… BBC News has seen samples of the stolen “fitness-for-work” medical examinations, which contain information such as blood and urine test results, and doctors’ notes mentioning conditions such as a “shellfish and banana allergy”. …
Special agents’ blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hackJoy Online
… BBC News has not seen the book in full. The then-Prince of Wales and Earl Spencer were photographed speaking at a banquet in Cape Town around two months after Princess Diana’s death In the memoir, Earl Spencer writes of his sister’s troubled marriage – claiming a friend of Diana’ …
Charles ‘sounded giddily elated’ after Diana died, Earl Spencer claimsJoy Online
… BBC News has not seen the book in full. In the first extract from it to be made public, Earl Spencer claims to have been informed by a senior Palace aide that the young princes would walk alongside Princess Diana’s coffin, which he objected to. …
‘Grief can colour memory’: Palace responds after Earl Spencer’s claim in Diana bookJoy Online
… BBC News has asked representatives for Cage for comment. The actor bought the home in 2024, according to a report in the New York Times shortly after the sale. …
Nicolas Cage’s driveway collapses as sinkhole opens up at his Malibu homeDonald Trump said Elon Musk has restored Ukraine's internet access via Starlink after a connectivity slowdown, though Ukrainian President Zelensky stated the system's speed had not yet been fully restored. The restrictions affected Ukraine's ability to use drones and came as Trump pressured Zelensky to stop attacking Russian oil refineries.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Donald Trump said Elon Musk has restored Ukraine's internet access via Starlink after a connectivity slowdown, though Ukrainian President Zelensky stated the system's speed had not yet been fully restored. The restrictions affected Ukraine's ability to use drones and came as Trump pressured Zelensky to stop attacking Russian oil refineries.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The BBC will close BBC Three, BBC Scotland, and Radio 4 Extra television and radio channels in spring as part of a £500m savings plan over two years. The services will transition to online-only platforms including iPlayer, Sounds, and YouTube, with some content continuing to air on BBC One and BBC Two in Scotland.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
King Charles III has warned of the challenges disinformation and hostile online activity pose to trust and security, noting that malicious actors are evolving their tactics using automated technologies. In a letter marking the National Cyber Security Centre's 10th anniversary, he praised the agency's work defending against cyber attacks and safeguarding democratic institutions.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
BBC Studios and BBC News have launched Africa Enterprise, a new business programme examining companies, entrepreneurs and investment opportunities shaping Africa's economy. The Absa-sponsored series, presented by journalist Nancy Kacungira, debuted on October 5, 2026, and will explore entrepreneurship, agriculture, mining, infrastructure and other sectors.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
While UK employers are legally permitted to ask candidates about their current salary, applicants are not obliged to disclose it. Recruiters have been encouraged to stop asking about salary history, and new EU rules will prevent them from doing so, though the UK still allows the practice.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK is in talks with US authorities over a potential diesel export stoppage and preparing contingencies, Chancellor John Healey has said. UK diesel prices reached record highs on Monday amid global supply pressures, and US President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Cyber-criminals who breached FBI systems claim to have stolen sensitive medical data, including blood and urine test results and doctors' notes, for thousands of special agents. The stolen records contain agents' full names, addresses, and references to medical conditions; experts warn the leak could expose agents to scams, blackmail, and targeted attacks.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
In a controversial book about Diana, Princess of Wales, her brother Earl Spencer alleges that King Charles sounded like a "lottery winner" when he called after her 1997 death. Buckingham Palace rejected the claims, stating that "the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory."
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Buckingham Palace responded to allegations by Earl Spencer that King Charles said "we'll forget her soon enough" days after Diana's death, with a spokesperson saying grief can "cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory." Spencer's memoir, due to be published next week, alleges Charles subjected him to a "stream of anger" over the princes walking in Diana's funeral procession.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A large sinkhole estimated at 30 feet by 30 feet has opened outside a Malibu home reportedly belonging to actor Nicolas Cage after heavy rain caused the driveway to collapse. Emergency services responded when the structural failure caused a gas leak, which was later secured; no injuries were reported.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tim Curry, best known for his role as Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at 80. The English actor also appeared in films including Annie, The Hunt for Red October, Home Alone 2, and the 1990 TV version of It, and was nominated for three Tony Awards on Broadway.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of US talks with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fox News. The waterway has been largely closed for nearly six months during US-Iran conflict, and both the US and Oman have been negotiating separately with Tehran to restore access.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office actress Lucy Davis revealed she has incurable breast cancer that spread to her bones, diagnosed a year and a half ago. She has thanked fans and supporters for their "kindness and support," saying she is overwhelmed by the response.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lightning struck an Ohio prison during severe Midwest weather on Tuesday, injuring 16 inmates, seven of whom remain in hospital including one in serious condition. The inmates were outside moving between buildings after an evening meal when the strike occurred amid widespread storms that have caused tornadoes, flooding, and multiple deaths across the region.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A study of 14 dogs in brain scanners found that images of smiling human faces activated the reward region of dogs' brains, even when the faces belonged to strangers. The same brain region activates when dogs anticipate food or smell familiar people, suggesting that happy faces have positive value for dogs.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Disney and TikTok have agreed a deal allowing creators to use clips from Disney films and TV shows, including franchises like Star Wars, Toy Story, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in their videos. The scheme will launch in the US before rolling out to other countries.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
After years of social media speculation about her body and health, Ariana Grande's spokesperson said she will take a step back from public-facing work after finishing her current tour. Her new album Petal addresses pressures of fame, with its title track video depicting rejection and criticism of various personas.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Scientists have confirmed a previously unknown monkey species in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Lomami National Park, distinguished by striking pinkish-orange lips and a black face. The species, known locally as Likweli, is only the fifth African monkey species discovered in the last 75 years.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A previously unknown monkey species with striking pinkish-orange lips and a black face has been confirmed in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo's Lomami National Park. The discovery, made through audio recordings, photography and genetic studies, marks only the fifth African monkey species found in the last 75 years.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A wildfire in southern Spain's Andalusia region, apparently sparked by a downed power line, has killed at least 11 people and left 19 missing; four of the victims are believed to be British. The fire spread rapidly through a wooded area near Los Gallardos, driven by extreme heat from a sustained heatwave affecting southern Europe.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The BBC's new director general Matt Brittin has described the traditional £180-a-year TV licence as "yesterday's model" and "no longer fit for purpose," and suggested the government reconsider a compulsory household levy that could be collected through utility bills, potentially reducing the fee if all homes participated.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Prince of Wales marked his 44th birthday and Father's Day with a family photo shared by the Royal Family, showing him in Welsh Guards uniform with his daughter Princess Charlotte. The Princess of Wales and their three children captioned the image with birthday wishes, while the King also shared birthday greetings through the official Royal Family Instagram account.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been offered accommodation on a royal estate for their visit to the UK next month with their children Archie and Lilibet, marking their first trip to the country in four years, though they have not yet responded to the invitation.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Australia's media watchdog has said allegations that Married at First Sight Australia contestants were not informed of on-screen partners' prior drug and violence convictions are "serious and disturbing." Channel 9 and production company Endemol Shine Australia said they have "strong protocols in place" for participant safety and wellbeing.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California at 11:20 local time. The base closed the airfield and diverted all inbound aircraft; emergency crews responded to the scene, and the status of any injuries was not immediately disclosed.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill posted an AI-generated image of President Trump in a grave on Bluesky with the caption "if only," which he later deleted and apologized for. The White House called Hamill "one sick individual" in response, claiming the rhetoric has inspired assassination attempts against the President.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A 56-year-old woman in Cheney, US was arrested after driving onto a footpath and chasing a boy riding his bike in April. The boy escaped uninjured but was frightened; the driver faces charges including assault and drink-driving.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →