Brightest burst of light ever recorded , the luminous burst of recorded, the luminous burst of light, which occurred more than 2 billion light years from earth and lasted just mere seconds , and lasted just mere seconds, was so bright it was said to have blinded space instruments. Have blinded space instruments. The findings, published in the journal nature astronomy, suggest boats brightest of all times likely origin is an explosion or supernova that came after the collapse of a massive star. And Giorgio Armani has paid tribute to fellow italian Fashion Designer and true artist roberto cavalli, who has died at the age of 83. Cavalli reportedly died at home in florence after a long illness. The fashion guru founded the company in 1975, quickly becoming known for its animal print designs. For the latest print designs. For the latest stories , sign up to gb news stories, sign up to gb news alerts by scanning the qr code on your screen or go to gbnews. Com alerts. Now its time for headlin
Reveal the facts. We welcome this investigation because it will allow for a line to be drawn in relation to this matter. I to be drawn in relation to this matter. I am fully confident that Angela Rayner has not broken the rules. She will cooperate with the investigation , as you would expect, and its really a matter for the police. Really a matter for the police. Energy minister Graham Stuart has announced hes standing down from his cabinet role to focus on local issues. The beverley and holderness mp said he plans to focus on issues such as making roads safer , broadband making roads safer, broadband delivery and increasing the number of defibrillators in his constituency. He said hes proud to have served in government over the past eight years, and hell fully support the Prime Minister from the backbenches. Minister from the backbenches. Sir keir starmer says hes committed to boosting the uks defence budget to 2. 5 if he becomes Prime Minister, matching the current governments target
Opened trading in Bitcoin Futures on sunday. After opening at around 15,000, bitcoin once again surged past the 17,000 level. So, is bitcoin set to be the Christmas Gift that keeps on giving, ora bubble about to burst . Bitcoin started the year at around 1000, but the cryptocurrency has surged in value recently. Last week it rose to 17,000 for the first time, but many experts are doubtful that bitcoin can function as a normal currency due to its wild swings in value. Last friday, it fell by 14 in a single day. Despite this, supporters of bitcoin believe that the introduction of futures contracts will help cement its status as a mainstream asset. Futures contracts are commonplace in traditionalfinance. They allow investors to lock in a price at which they can buy or sell assets in the future. This allows them to profit from price increases or limit their losses if prices fall. So, is bitcoin ready for as leap into the mainstream 7 speaking in september, the managing director of the inte
To the bbc news at one. Motorists have been facing treacherous Road Conditions after snow turned to ice across parts of the uk. Hundreds of schools across england and wales are closed as the wintry conditions persist, and there is some disruption to Rail Services and flights. The met office has issued several weather warnings across the country with temperatures expected to plunge overnight and further wintry showers due in the coming days. Phil mackie has this report. Matthew richards is in north east wales, and Duncan Kennedy is in hindhead, in surrey, and duncan, first, it has been snowing again this morning where you are. Absolutely, snow currently horizontal, not only have snow but wind, we have arrived here after a journey up from the south coast and we have met absolutely every kind of weather condition going. Self coast, rain. Up through hampshire, petersfield, winchester, rain and sleet. By the time you get here, sorry, this kind of snow. We are 800 feet, we are getting betwee