2 June 2017

Beavers go undercover

What have they been up to?

A police officer counts pills during a drugs raid, September 2010

The 100 words that triggered the opioid crisis

A Canadian doctor says one short letter managed to convince doctors that opioids were safe.

I had to wait 11 days to be told of my daughter's death

When Sarah Jenkins saw pictures of distraught mothers appealing for information about missing children after the Manchester bombing, it reminded her of her own experience after the 7/7 attacks in London.

Automatic redress urged after BA problems

Which? says the move would "reduce the burden" on passengers after last weekend's flight disruptions.

Beaver return 'benefits environment'

A researcher says re-introducing beavers in England would help water supplies and prevent floods.

'Supermarket plant sales cut choice'

Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don says big nurseries focus on cheap mass-produced plants.

Legacy of the Rumble in the Jungle

Visiting the boxers of Kinshasa, 43 years after Ali and Foreman fought in the Rumble in the Jungle.

10 things we didn't know last week

Trump asks world leaders to call him on his mobile phone, and more news nuggets.

The benefits of beavers

They can be controversial, but scientists say beavers are good for the environment and biodiversity.

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