Sam Hancock

London

Senior Journalist at BBC

Senior Journalist at BBC World

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US pauses higher tariffs for most countries but hits China harder

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Emma Rossiter |Sam Hancock

President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for countries hit by higher US tariffs but a trade war with China has escalated. In a dramatic change of policy, just hours after levies against roughly 60 of America's trading partners kicked in, Trump said he was authorising a universal "lowered reciprocal tariff of 10%" as negotiations continued.
Berlin stabbing suspect planned to kill Jewish people, police believe

2 months ago | aol.com | Sam Hancock

A 19-year-old Syrian man suspected of stabbing a Spanish tourist at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial had planned for several weeks to kill Jewish people, Berlin police believe. The attack took place on Friday evening, with the assailant approaching the 30-year-old victim from behind before stabbing him and fleeing the scene. A man was arrested nearby after police noticed blood stains on his hands and clothing.
Man seriously injured in stabbing at Berlin Holocaust memorial

2 months ago | aol.com | Jessica Parker |Sam Hancock

A man has been seriously injured in a knife attack near Berlin's Holocaust memorial. The incident took place at around 18:00 local time (17:00 GMT), police said on X, adding that investigations into what happened "are ongoing". According to Tagesspiegel newspaper, officers had cordoned off the site and were carrying out a search. Police are looking for the suspect, also a man, who they believe fled the scene with the weapon.
King hosts Starmer at Balmoral for first time as prime minister

Aug 31, 2024 | yahoo.com | Sam Hancock

Sam Hancock - BBC NewsAugust 31, 2024 at 10:32 PM·2 min readSir Keir Starmer is at Balmoral this weekend, enjoying his first official stay at the royal residence as prime minister. King Charles III is hosting Sir Keir and his wife Lady Victoria Starmer, in line with a long-held tradition that UK prime ministers visit the monarch at the Scottish castle for a few days towards the end of summer.
Ozempic could delay ageing, researchers suggest

Aug 30, 2024 | msn.com | Sam Hancock

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Ozempic could delay ageing, researchers suggest

Aug 30, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Sam Hancock

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Ozempic could delay ageing, researchers suggest

Aug 30, 2024 | aol.com | Sam Hancock

August 30, 2024 at 11:38 PM[Reuters]A drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity could also slow down the process of ageing, researchers believe. Semaglutide, better known as Ozempic, "has far-reaching benefits beyond what we initially imagined," Prof Harlan Krumholz, from the Yale School of Medicine, said following the publication of several new studies. They found that the drug could be used to treat a wide range of illnesses linked to heart failure, arthritis, Alzheimer's and even cancer.
UK weather: England experiences hottest day of 2024 hitting 34.8C

Aug 12, 2024 | bbc.com | Sam Hancock

Temperatures reached 34.8C (95F) in Cambridge, with 32C hit in many areas of central and southern England.
UK experiences hottest day of 2024

Aug 12, 2024 | aol.com | Sam Hancock |Adam D. Durbin

August 12, 2024 at 10:45 AMThe highest temperatures are expected in London [PA Media]Monday has been declared the hottest day of the year in the UK so far, reaching 33.9C (93F) in Cambridge. The higher temperatures have been confined to central and southern England, according to the Met Office, and yellow heat health alerts are in place for millions of people. BBC Weather expects temperatures to continue to rise over the course of the afternoon.
England on course to experience hottest day of 2024

Aug 12, 2024 | yahoo.com | Sam Hancock

Sam Hancock - BBC NewsAugust 12, 2024 at 7:22 AM·3 min readMonday is set to become the hottest day of the year in England so far, with up to 34C (93F) expected in parts of the country. The higher temperatures will be confined to central and southern England, according to the Met Office, and yellow heat health alerts are in place for millions of people.