News from the BBC

BA hopes to fly 60% during strike

British Airways will fly about 60% of its customers, even if cabin crew go ahead with their planned strike this weekend.

Tributes paid to Labour MP Kumar

Tributes are paid to the Labour MP Ashok Kumar, who has been found dead in his home in Middlesbrough, aged 53.

Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes split

Actress Kate Winslet and her film director husband Sam Mendes have split up, their lawyers announce.

Tories 'preparing to unveil cuts'

The Conservatives are preparing to outline spending cuts they would make this year if they are elected, the BBC understands.

Israel-US ties 'at historic low'

A settlements row has pushed US-Israeli relations to their lowest point for 35 years, a top Israeli envoy is quoted as saying.