11 Native American Names for Modern U.S. Cities
Chicago may have been named after an Indigenous term for stinky onions.
2023-11-02 04:59
The Surprising History of the Hanukkah Dreidel
It’s often said the dreidel was a way Jewish people communicated their faith during ancient times of oppression. But the Hanukkah game is actually a lot more recent.
2023-11-01 23:15
Remembering Ada Lovelace, the First ‘Computer Programmer’
In the 1840s, Ada Lovelace wrote the world’s first machine algorithm for an early computer that existed only on paper.
2023-11-01 22:52
Paul Bristow sacking over Gaza letter is shameful - Islamic leader
A Peterborough Islamic leader criticises government for firing Paul Bristow over his ceasefire call.
2023-11-01 21:17
Britons to leave Gaza 'in stages' - Foreign Office
The Rafah crossing with Egypt opens to allow foreign nationals and injured Palestinians to leave Gaza.
2023-11-01 20:49
Bolivia severs diplomatic ties with Israel over Gaza war
The country's president accuses Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza and calls for a ceasefire.
2023-11-01 16:49
Strikes on south Gaza: BBC verifies attacks in areas of ‘safety’
The BBC has analysed four strikes in south Gaza, where civilians were told to evacuate to.
2023-11-01 08:49
FBI director warns antisemitism in US reaching 'historic levels'
Attacks on Jewish people make up 60% of religiously motivated hate crimes, director Christopher Wray says.
2023-11-01 07:49
In Kibbutz Be'eri, a broken promise to keep Israelis safe
Israel's PM is under pressure both to rebuild trust and secure the return of hostages.
2023-11-01 06:24
Anti-war protesters interrupt Antony Blinken at US Senate hearing
The protests interrupted a hearing on national security funding that would aid Israel and Ukraine.
2023-11-01 05:19
Jack Lew confirmed as new US Ambassador to Israel
Mr Lew, 68, is a career politician from a Jewish family who has served under multiple presidents.
2023-11-01 04:54
7 Things to Know About Native American Heritage Month
November has been proclaimed Native American Heritage Month for more than 30 years, but the movement to honor Indigenous cultures started long before that.
2023-11-01 03:46