Lucy Clarke-Billings

London

Writer at Freelance

Senior Journalist at BBC

Senior journalist @bbcnews. Freelance travel writer. On here only when I have to be.

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US joining Israeli strikes would cause hell, Iranian minister tells BBC

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Lucy Clarke-Billings

Israel's Ministry of Health said 71 people were injured during the attack on the Soroka Medical Centre. Meanwhile, Israel's military said it had targeted Iran's nuclear sites including the "inactive" Arak heavy water reactor and Natanz facility. Tehran has not given an update on casualties in Iran from Israeli strikes. The latest attacks come at a critical time.
Trump to decide on US action in Israel-Iran conflict within two weeks

1 week ago | bbc.com | Lucy Clarke-Billings

The news comes 24 hours after Trump said he had not made up his mind on joining the conflict. Asked what the message was for "everyday Trump supporters" who have concerns about US involvement, Leavitt said to "trust in President Trump". She added that the president's "top priority" is ensuring that Iran does not successfully construct a nuclear weapon.
Black box found at Ahmedabad crash site as families wait for answers

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Lucy Clarke-Billings

Black box found at Air India crash site as families wait for answersLucy Clarke-BillingsEPAA black box has been found at the site of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, India's civil aviation minister said on Friday. The flight data recorder was recovered within 28 hours by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu confirmed.
Black box found at Air India crash site as families wait for answers

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Lucy Clarke-Billings

1 day agoMoment London-bound Air India flight crashes shortly after take-offThis is the moment an Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after take-off. The Boeing 787 departed Ahmedabad Airport at 1.39 p.m. local time and crashed minutes later in a residential area. More than 240 people were on board, with Air India confirming 53 were British nationals.
Unlawful assembly declared in downtown LA as protests escalate

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Christal Hayes |Lucy Clarke-Billings

Unlawful assembly declared in downtown LA as protests escalateChristal Hayes and Lucy Clarke-BillingsBBC News, Los Angeles and LondonReutersProtests against immigration raids in Los Angeles escalated on Sunday as US President Donald Trump called to "bring in the troops". Rising unrest saw a major freeway blocked and a row of self-driving cars set on fire as law enforcement used tear gas, rubber bullets and flash bangs to control the crowd.
Trump travel ban barring citizens from 12 countries takes effect

2 weeks ago | aol.com | Lucy Clarke-Billings

President Donald Trump's sweeping new travel ban which bars citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States came into effect at 00:00 ET (05:00 BST) on Monday. The order, which Trump signed last week, restricts the nationals of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo-Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen from entering the US.
Trump travel ban barring citizens from 12 countries takes effect

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Lucy Clarke-Billings

Trump travel ban barring citizens from 12 countries takes effectLucy Clarke-BillingsEPAPresident Donald Trump's sweeping new travel ban which bars citizens of twelve countries from entering the United States came into effect at 00:00 ET (05:00 BST) on Monday. The order, which Trump signed last week, restricts the nationals of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo-Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen from entering the US.
Men 'livestreamed' Russia-linked arson plot, court hears

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Lucy Clarke-Billings

Men 'livestreamed' Russia-linked arson plot, court hearsLucy Clarke-BillingsLondon Fire BrigadeDamage caused by a fire at an industrial unit in LeytonArsonists were "livestreamed" as they set fire to a business supplying Starlink satellite equipment to Ukraine after being recruited by agents for the Russian mercenary group Wagner, a court has heard. Around £1m of damage was caused by the blaze at a warehouse in Leyton, east London, on 20 March last year, the Old Bailey was told.
Men 'livestreamed' Russia-linked arson plot, court hears

3 weeks ago | aol.com | Lucy Clarke-Billings

Arsonists were "livestreamed" as they set fire to a business supplying Starlink satellite equipment to Ukraine after being recruited by agents for the Russian mercenary group Wagner, a court has heard. Around £1m of damage was caused by the blaze at a warehouse in Leyton, east London, on 20 March last year, the Old Bailey was told.
Man bailed over fires at homes linked to PM

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Lucy Clarke-Billings

Man bailed over fires at homes linked to PMLucy Clarke-BillingsReutersDamage at the private home of Keir StarmerA fourth man who was arrested over a series of fires connected to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been released on bail, the Metropolitan Police has said. The 48-year-old, who has not been named, was arrested on Monday at London's Stansted Airport after initially being stopped by officers under schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000.