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AJ McKee speaks to BBC Sport before his headlining bout against Roberto de Souza at the Bellator v Rizin cross-promotional event on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8BEl4Z3

Pele: Premier League and EFL players wear black armbands to honour footballing great

Premier League and English Football League clubs wore black armbands and held a minute's applause before kick-off in Friday's games in honour of Brazil legend Pele. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Zn6OWmp

Football Focus: Gary Lineker pays tribute to 'joyous human being' Pele

BBC Sport's Gary Lineker pays tribute to Pele, recalling his own meetings with the Brazil legend who died this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CAMSpG3

Marcus Rashford: Manchester United drop forward to bench for disciplinary reasons

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford loses his place in the starting XI for Saturday's Premier League game at Wolves for disciplinary reasons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BYK1VM3

NBA: LeBron James scores 47 points in Los Angeles Lakers win over Atlanta Hawks

LeBron James shines on his 38th birthday as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Atlanta Hawks 130-121. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uLJPByD

Trump's tax returns released after years-long effort

The former president had long sought to keep his records from being seen by the public. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FvdLXA3

Glasgow A&E doctors want major incident declared

A&E staff at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital said they had "grave concerns" over patient safety. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/j7gf143

Andrew Tate: The self-proclaimed misogynist influencer

The 36-year-old former kickboxer has said women should "bear responsibility" for sexual assault. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jtoQY8r

Wallasey pub shooting: Elle Edwards's family needs answers, say police

Christmas Eve shooting victim Elle Edwards, 26, was a "beautiful and bright star", her family says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oXfZiIl

'Thank you, King': Brazil lights up in honour of Pele

Brazil begins first day of mourning the late footballing legend as landmarks are lit up in tribute. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N4M7Oq1

Flu rise warning from NHS in England

NHS chief warns against complacency and says "risk of serious illness is very real". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RmgBXM5

Cody Fisher stabbing: Birmingham nightclub's licence suspended

A police officer's account of the aftermath describes "a scene of chaos and drug use". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6oAGRvn

US storms: Ice surrounds Niagara Falls in winter spectacle

Chunks of ice and snow-capped rocks surround the gushing falls after a winter storm sweeps over the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HvlNAu

Rita Rusk: Scotland's first lady of hairdressing dies aged 75

Rita Rusk was named best hairdresser in the world four times by a French magazine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tPhMNbW

New Year 2023: Clubbers urged to report spiking quickly

Police urge people to be vigilant after UK forces receive 5,000 spiking reports in a one-year period. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q72dwOc

Are silly TikTok life hacks actually secret fetish videos?

Accounts have gained huge followings with odd "crafting" videos - but is there another side to them? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lsJQj0Z

Avatar: The Way Of Water passes $1bn at the global box office

James Cameron's long-delayed sequel is only the third movie to hit the milestone globally in 2022. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BlrRA6i

Fight! Peruvians settle scores at annual festival

An annual event in Peru aimed at settling old issues for the new year involves people fighting to music. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UxiR0Fh

Two children in Scotland die with Strep A infection

Public Health Scotland confirms two children under the age of 10 have died since October. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/shjexoR

Speedo Mick set to start final fundraising walk

Michael Cullen will walk from John O'Groats to Land's End before finally hanging up his trunks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qGHpoWd

John Bird: Actor and comedian dies aged 86

The Bafta-winning actor was best known for political satire, including Bremner, Bird and Fortune. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5NukqUP

UK weather extremes to become 'new normal', says National Trust

The National Trust says this year's weather is a stark illustration of the challenges facing nature. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FPpbWvD

Dog rescued on Christmas Day from Utah mountains

Nala was separated from her owner after a Christmas Eve hike in the mountains. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cM2XDW4

Train strikes: Disruption to continue into the New Year

Strikes this week include staff from customer service, safety and timetabling at three companies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qAOxFfE

Republican George Santos admits lying on his CV

George Santos, who was recently elected, says he misrepresented his education and employment history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Bs59xEI

Blind BBC News correspondent Sean Dilley stops thief from stealing his phone

Sean Dilley says he acted 'instinctively' after being targeted in central London early on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YH9tVdG

Watch: Rapper Loyle Carner and Jamie Oliver talk food and confidence

The musician tells Jamie Oliver, who is guest editing R4's Today, how cooking is a space for his neurodiversity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZFcTxaK

Jamie Oliver: Sugar tax could fund school meals

The celebrity chef calls for an expansion of the free school meals scheme to be funded through the sugar tax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nh6Vm7l

Man stabbed to death on Birmingham nightclub dance floor

West Midlands Police has launched a murder investigation after the incident at The Crane in Digbeth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jov08yA

Buffalo blizzard: Storm turns city into 'war zone'

Dozens of deaths are now linked to a fearsome winter storm blanketing much of the US and Canada. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lQ3T51G

Sunken Jersey fishing boat bodies identified

Larry Simyunn and Jervis Baligat were working as crewmen on the L'Ecume II when it sank. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kDUjGoB

Official white Christmas but more snow to come

The Met Office has confirmed snow fell in parts of Scotland on 25 December as weather warnings were extended. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0FqIbLe

Migrants: Ninety people cross Channel on Christmas Day

More than 45,000 migrants have made the perilous crossing from France to England so far this year from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E6SWqUm

Jersey flats explosion: Tenth person injured dies

Kathleen McGinness, 73, lived in a building next to the flats which exploded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4BFpHIN

China stages big military incursion, Taiwan says

More than 70 fighter jets and drones crossed into its air defence zone, the defence ministry says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/woWsJcA

Monmouthshire homes without water on Christmas Day

Welsh Water apologises as several villages are left without water on Christmas Day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EoGe13m

Premier League: State of play as English top flight returns after World Cup

As the Premier League returns following the World Cup break, BBC Sport brings you up to speed on where it left off. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L9aIoim

Pope Francis says world suffering a 'famine of peace'

In his Christmas Day message, the pontiff also called for an "immediate end" to the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0vsuE5S

Foreign aid groups halt work after Taliban ban on female staff

Three NGOs are suspending operations in Afghanistan after women were banned from working for them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qCDLnaT

Canada coach crash leaves more than 50 injured

It is not yet known what caused the crash involving an intercity coach on Christmas Eve. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q0lQGYr

Archbishop of Canterbury remembers Queen's example in Christmas message

The Archbishop will remember the late monarch's ability to put her own interest after those she served. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HwinUJT

Faithless lead singer Maxi Jazz dies aged 65

Maxi Jazz, lead singer of British dance act Faithless, dies aged 65 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Aco1OqJ

Boy, 4, dies after incident at Center Parcs Longleat resort

Police say officers were called to the Center Parcs leisure complex at Longleat at 11:00 GMT. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s0z9fkd

South East Water supply problems persist on Christmas Eve

After a widespread thaw caused burst pipes, the company says it is still fixing leaks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IF2jnWS

Afghanistan protests: Taliban use water cannon on women opposing university ban

Women in Afghanistan are protesting against the Taliban's ban on female students attending university. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/biORCJ4

Bethlehem sees Christmas tourism boost after two-year Covid hiatus

Thousands are expected to visit the Palestinian town, where the economy was badly hit by lockdowns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eRh64PS

Brixton Academy crush: Gaby Hutchinson's partner wants answers

The partner of Gaby Hutchinson says "someone must be held accountable" for what happened that night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qvUi1DX

Ana de Armas fans told they can sue over Yesterday trailer

Two fans complained after the actress was cut from a film despite featuring in the trailer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TNAZFvs

Paris shooting: Two dead and several injured in attack

A suspect, aged 69, is in custody after the shooting near a Kurdish cultural centre. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4q5yvWj

Mariupol theatre demolished 'to hide Russian crimes', aide says

An aide to the Ukrainian city's exiled mayor says Russia is trying to cover up its crimes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/taE21G6

How Watford got all its homeless people off the streets

Homelessness in England is on the rise, but one scheme to stop rough sleeping has proved a success. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fHNwd3x

Flu and Covid: People told to stay home for Christmas if unwell

Health officials warn people with flu or Covid symptoms to avoid mixing with vulnerable relatives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3JdTrDM

George Cohen: England World Cup winner and Fulham right-back dies, aged 83

England World Cup winner George Cohen dies, aged 83, his former club Fulham announces. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Uktxad2

The Traitors: Wilfred and Kieran are rooted out in BBC One finale

Viewers were gripped to Thursday's final as a "parting gift" changed the course of the reality show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lb9qu1V

Energy bills: What do I do if I can't afford to pay?

If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kmU1gxT

David Hockney art turned into immersive experience

The exhibition will open in January in London after three years in the making. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/njtbQh7

The people who rent the same Christmas tree year after year

Some people are choosing to hire their Christmas tree to try to reduce waste and help the environment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UgNtDXS

Moment train smashes into lorry's concrete beam captured

Another driver, who says he ran to see if everyone was OK, caught the moment on camera. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lG1kRb7

Flawed EU settlement scheme could create illegal migrants says High Court

Home Office rules affecting millions of EU citizens in the UK after Brexit are unlawful, a judge rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XsArlNQ

Netflix password sharing may be illegal, says UK government

The Intellectual Property Office said the practice might break criminal and civil law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qQ6D1xw

Afghanistan: Tears and protests as Taliban shut universities to women

As the Taliban shut universities and other education centres, Afghan women see their future crumble. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6lrMiuL

H&M: Justin Bieber collection axed after singer's 'trash' criticism

The retailer removed its collection after the star says he didn't approve it or give permission. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P2LcOng

Killamarsh deaths: Damien Bendall admits rape and four murders

Damien Bendall pleads guilty to murdering four people and the rape of an 11-year-old girl. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IkFObqE

Most expensive streets in England and Wales revealed

All 10 of the most expensive streets in England are in south and west London, according to Halifax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Moyzbct

Benin Bronzes: Germany returns looted artefacts to Nigeria

The return of 20 Benin Bronzes is part of Germany's efforts to deal with a "dark colonial history". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jEiqrpC

Elon Musk at Twitter: Who could replace him as chief executive?

We look at the runner and riders to take over as the social media firm's chief executive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DJevTFg

Lionel Messi World Cup Instagram post is most-liked ever

The Argentine footballer has picked up more than 57 million likes for his collection of photos. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NEMcmSa

Tea dunking test finds Hobnob-style does the perfect job

Scientists answer the question of time in revealing how to avoid a soggy splash down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7mXUjYg

Strike: What will ambulances respond to on Wednesday?

What you need to know about emergency care during the ambulance strike. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WCzRuBF

MSPs to vote on changes to gender reforms

They are expected to sit late into the evening to consider about 150 amendments to the bill. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ifw7Pkp

Jeremy Clarkson says he is 'horrified' over Meghan column

The broadcaster had written in the Sun on Friday that he "hated" the Duchess of Sussex. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s178Vgo

UK schools must teach about antisemitism, says government adviser

"It is not enough to teach about the Holocaust," says a report on anti-Jewish hatred. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9nP1kHw

Mother of ill child grills health secretary on NHS plans

Steve Barclay is told by the mother that she is scared for "the length" of her daughter's life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Dstc1wB

Jeremy Clarkson and Meghan Markle: The Sun column gets 6,000 official complaints

In a column for The Sun newspaper, Clarkson wrote he wants the Duchess of Sussex to be paraded naked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZVF6qof

Ukraine war: Overnight strikes hit Kyiv as Putin visits Belarus

The unusual night attack causes blackouts across the city, but no one is killed, Kyiv officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/657lw2e

BAE Systems to recruit 2,600 apprentices and graduates

The majority of the roles will be based in Samlesbury and Warton in Lancashire and Barrow in Cumbria. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ylz254m

ANC conference: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa defies scandal to win party vote

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa wins leadership of governing ANC, despite corruption allegations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FQWAZ6T

Bury ex-lollipop lady died on road she campaigned to make safer

Irene Allen was hit by a van on Walmersley Road, which she had campaigned to make safer in the 1960s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H4Vd6ky

China Covid: Health expert predicts three winter waves

The country is currently facing a spike in cases after restrictions were eased earlier this month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i7GHzTd

Channel migrant deaths: Man charged after four die at sea

Thirty nine people were rescued after a dinghy ran into difficulties off the Kent coast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/78Xw9dH

Black Americans' complex response to Harry and Meghan's Netflix series

Many say the series resonated because of their own experiences - but it also raised questions about race. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5CBMFEl

Salah Hammouri: Israel deports Palestinian lawyer to France

Israel says Salah Hamouri is a member of a terror group and has planned attacks on the state. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gkpS2DN

Laura Kuenssberg: 'No coups, no plots - nobody cares'

The atmosphere at Westminster is the calmest it's been for a long time - but is it enough for the Tory Party? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LRaQn0F

Dresden Green Vault robbery jewels recovered after heist

Police say 31 objects from Dresden's Green Vault have been recovered after a €113m robbery in 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e1Fcogr

Poland grenade incident: Police chief confirms unusual Ukrainian gift

Jaroslaw Szymczyk says he accidentally set off a grenade launcher given to him as a gift by Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kmxnQ8L

Berlin AquaDom aquarium: Police not seeking suspects over explosion

Berlin police say a tweet asking for help in tracking down suspects linked to the incident is fake. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0DgrHjh

Shanghai schools to go online as Covid spreads in China

The easing of strict lockdown measures has led to growing concerns over the spread of Covid in China. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZNBaEhR

Homes flooded after north London water mains burst

Residents are evacuated from their homes when water floods the streets in the middle of the night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rNj1h2G

Flu hospital admission rates shoot up to overtake Covid

The under-fives and over-85s are most likely to become ill - getting a jab is urged. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yFkwcvZ

Twitter blocks users from sharing Mastodon links

The social media giant has also suspended the Twitter account of its new rival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fdaE0qL

Jane Fonda: Hollywood star 'feels blessed' her cancer is in remission

The Hollywood icon says her doctor has told her she can stop her chemotherapy treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OYknrZA

World Cup 2022: 'I've tattooed England players'

Gabriel Maniak's tattoos on Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling and others have been seen by millions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RcoOtyb

Woman's luggage turns up five months after luxury holiday

The 42-year-old from Fife had to buy cheap replacement clothes from a market on the five-star trip. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EFmjfxt

Tory MP dismayed by abuse received for taking maternity leave

Theo Clarke says public life is toxic for women, as she calls for MPs to be given maternity cover. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hWcpdEq

The Meghan and Harry family photos we've not seen before

Meghan and Harry's Netflix series featured a number of family snaps, here are some of the best. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gucqT3J

Gunna: Rapper released from jail in guilty plea deal

The Atlanta rapper says he wants to end the "ordeal" of awaiting trial on gang-related charges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/npZWxk5

Italian label maybe but the beer's British brewed

The global brewing giants highlight a brand's nationality but does it matter when they brew it overseas? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vEgMzWD

All of this will stop if I'm not here - Meghan

The Duchess of Sussex opens up about her mental health in a new episode from the Netflix series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CSKXBk

Two boys rescued from Winter Wonderland ride after bungee snap

A bungee ride cord snapped at the Hyde Park attraction in London, leaving them suspended in a cage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U5xvu6J

Macclesfield fantasist who claimed Tyson Fury link guilty of rapes

A "violent bully" who said he was related to boxing champion Tyson Fury is convicted of multiple rapes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F569VXl

Stephen Bear: Revenge porn conviction 'sets a precedent'

Bear was found guilty of sharing a video of himself having sex with Georgia Harrison without her consent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WfXTw5o

'Ice pancakes' form on freezing Glasgow river

Frozen discs were spotted in Glasgow's Linn Park during the current cold snap. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ajko76P

What is the UK inflation rate and why is the cost of living rising?

The cost of living is increasing at its fastest rate in 40 years, due to rising food and energy prices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P2KnOFz

How a British special forces raid went wrong, and a young family paid the price

Special forces killed two Afghan parents and shot their two boys. No one was held accountable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JAGTW1e

Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez: How the shooting came to trial

The rapper has accused her ex Tory Lanez of shooting her in the foot after a Hollywood party. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nldC2kw

Conservative MP Adam Afriyie declared bankrupt

A court heard Mr Afriyie, who represents Windsor, owed around £1m to HMRC and £700,000 to Barclays bank. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P5ba97C

'Last Hawaiian princess' Abigail Kawānanakoa dies with $215m in wealth

Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawānanakoa's ancestors include Hawaiian royalty and a wealthy Irish landowner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BKCqk5E

Gene-edited hens may stop billions of chicks being culled

Israeli researchers claim to have developed a flock of gene-edited hens that lay eggs from which only female chicks hatch. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oGIMW8N

Taylor Swift: Judge dismisses Shake It Off copyright lawsuit

Two songwriters had alleged that the singer lifted their lyrics for her hit song Shake It Off. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r4v67g0

Lockerbie: An atrocity that caused heartbreak around the world

BBC Scotland's David Cowan recalls the trial 22 years ago of two men accused of the Lockerbie bombing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y8U9xZB

Spotlight: Paramilitary loan sharks targeting food bank users

Victims of illegal money lenders tell BBC Spotlight how they faced a cycle of debt and intimidation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oHiKjxS

Pakistan v England: Ben Stokes says tourists' victory is not 'just another series win'

England captain Ben Stokes says his side know their victory in Pakistan is not "just another series win". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V7vnluj

Yan Bingtao: Former Masters champion suspended as part of a match-fixing investigation

Former Masters champion Yan Bingtao is suspended from the World Snooker Tour as part of an ongoing investigation into match-fixing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/otqZbvM

David Rudisha survives plane crash in Kenya

Former double Olympic 800m champion David Rudisha avoids injury after a plane he is travelling in crash-lands in Kenya. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/shze6xS

World Cup 2022: Alan Shearer says England have bright future ahead after France quarter-final defeat

BBC Sport pundit Alan Shearer says England have a bright future ahead after their 2-1 quarter-final defeat by France in the World Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ISOMlfV

Would pay demands cost an extra £28bn?

The prime minister and health secretary both claim they would cost an extra £1,000 per household. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Gz6jSw

World Cup viewing figures: 19.4m UK viewers watch England crash out

The most-watched single TV channel moment of 2022 sees England lose 2-1 to France in Qatar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OQEBIG3

Four suspects charged in probe into European Parliament bribery by Gulf state

A Gulf state - reportedly Qatar - is accused of attempting to bribe parliament officials. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Qerd31A

Thor: Visiting walrus prompts warning at Calshot beach

The public are advised to stay away so it can regain strength before carrying on its journey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aWL8tqv

Lockerbie bombing suspect in US custody

The Libyan man is accused of making the bomb which destroyed Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/x57y6Pr

Jersey fishing boat sinking: Two crewmen named

Larry Simyun and Jervis Baligat were on board the L'Ecume II when it sank off Jersey on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/74VNfsJ

Laura Kuenssberg: Putin set UK on search for new friends

The UK wants better relations with nations which are neither bad guys nor allies, writes Laura Kuenssberg. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gYVokWZ

Ukraine war: US says Iran now Russia's 'top military backer'

Washington says it has seen reports that the countries are considering jointly producing drones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mOgwdYX

Nobel Peace Prize: Russian laureate 'told to turn down award'

Yan Rachinsky, from rights group Memorial, tells the BBC he ignored the order from the Kremlin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1ID5Niq

Patient's last wish granted as Tom Hardy calls

Jo-Anne Shaw's dreams came true when she got the video call from her hero after a social media appeal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VBnOWoy

Ruth Madoc: Hi-de-Hi! actress dies aged 79

The UK comedy star's agent confirmed her death in a statement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nM4pg2o

Nobel Peace Prize: Russian laureate 'told to turn down award'

Yan Rachinsky, from human rights organisation Memorial, says the order was made by Russian authorities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lBJMQ3L

Ed Sheeran makes surprise appearance at Framlingham school

The singer gives a speech and hands out prizes at his former high school's awards ceremony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KcRDsQ

Harry & Meghan documentary series gives Netflix a ratings hit

Episode one of the couple's documentary is watched by 2.4 million people in the UK on its first day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jy6OgSU

Met Police officer cleared of Shropshire roadside rape

Paul Hoile, who has since resigned as a special constable, said the sexual activity was consensual. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4B7eMs6

Royal Mail: When are the postal strikes and Christmas post dates?

About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rFQ14xH

Backstreet Boys Christmas TV show pulled after Nick Carter rape allegation

ABC drops a Christmas TV special after a woman alleges pop singer Nick Carter raped her in 2001. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l7xiHPL

Strep A deaths rise to 15 in children across UK

Most strep A infections are mild but cases of more severe, invasive strep A infections - whilst rare - are rising. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BgSHI8Y

Tory MP Julian Knight suspended after sex assault allegation made to police

Julian Knight has been suspended as a Conservative MP after a report to the Metropolitan Police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sy6g9IL

Li Wenliang: Chinese pour hearts out on Covid martyr's page

Thousands are leaving emotional comments on the online page of a doctor who sounded the Covid alarm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9CMrKG4

Met officer charged with false imprisonment of woman

PC Sam Grigg is set to appear in court after an alleged offence in south-west London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EY5PqKW

Record alcohol deaths from pandemic drinking

The number of people dying rose by 27% between 2019 and 2021, to more than 9,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xc9OoLq

Umar Patek: Anger and fear in Australia as Bali bomber freed

Survivors of the 2002 attacks tell the BBC they don't believe Umar Patek has been deradicalised. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CTsIzZA

Man charged after egg thrown towards King Charles

The 28-year-old is charged under the Public Order Act after the incident in Luton on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KnRLw8l

Crimea bridge: How Russia is rebuilding its vital link

The Kerch bridge is a key route connecting Russia and Crimea and was damaged by an explosion in October. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QspzCbu

Bill designed to raise education standards axed

A bill designed to "raise education standards" in England has been dropped, Gillian Keegan says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ytWVvcm

Group of friends find rare 100-million-year-old fossil

The 100-million-year-old fossil is the first such find in Australia to have a complete head and body. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XbsWTrR

Wigan shooting victim doused in both acid and alkaline - police

Murder detectives say Liam Smith's body was found doused in both acid and alkaline substances. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rJzi7am

King Charles: Man arrested after reports egg thrown in monarch's direction

The alleged incident happened while the monarch was on a walkabout during a visit to Luton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/97pnu4V

The local battles behind Tory housing divisions

Local housing targets are being watered down in the face of a Tory rebellion - but not everyone is happy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wj92e6u

Jan Mustafa: Finding my voice after mum's brutal murder

Jan Mustafa's daughter says she's still dealing with grief after her body was found in a freezer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N7dpn4Q

Eddie Jones sacked by England after review into poor run of form

England sack Eddie Jones, leaving the team without a head coach nine months before the Rugby World Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HMBdDvt

Lady Gaga dog walker shot: Gunman gets 21-year prison sentence

Ryan Fischer was shot by James Howard Jackson while walking two of the singer's French bulldogs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rJ3O79k

Kennedy Center Honours: Julia Roberts turns George Clooney into a fashion statement

The actress was teasing her Ocean's Eleven co-star as he received a lifetime achievement award. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GT18brQ

Child aged 12 dies of invasive strep A in London

The Year 8 student was a pupil at Colfe's School in Lee. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0D2hNHl

China Covid: Xi's face-saving exit from his signature policy

If you want to know what the government's plan is, look at what it does rather than what it says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/M6PrlO0

Wingate grave error caused by 'perfect storm' of problems

A family found they had been visiting the wrong grave for their father for 17 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rzVjM0

Meta, Amazon, Twitter layoffs: 'Tech layoffs won't destroy American dreams of Indians’

Surbhi Gupta, who was laid off in the US, on the uncertainties she and other visa holders are dealing with. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cjR4Qva

Glasgow Airport passengers evacuated amid police lockdown

Officers were sent to the scene just after 06:00 following concern over an item in a passenger's bag. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dhGOTWP

Train strikes: Firms make first offer in bid to stop Christmas strikes

The Rail Delivery Group makes an offer to the RMT union in the ongoing dispute over pay and conditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/49gst58

World Cup 2022: Fifa's Arsene Wenger criticises performance of protesting nations

Arsene Wenger suggests that countries that protested at the World Cup have seen their on-field performances suffer as a result. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I924Ulq

Ngozi Fulani: Dialogue held over Buckingham Palace remarks, BBC told

Ngozi Fulani told the BBC her encounter with Lady Susan Hussey was like an "interrogation". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n6Hkeml

Currys has stopped using Royal Mail due to strikes

The electronics retailer has switched to alternative delivery firms for the time being. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R3MB7rF

Blackford denies being pushed out by SNP MPs

Ian Blackford insists he took the decision to step down as SNP Westminster leader after five years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0Uj6ndq

Kate Winslet on why she paid family's £17,000 energy bill

The actress says the plight of a mother who runs life-saving support for her daughter "destroyed me". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LlFRrOx

Mount Semeru: Indonesia raises alert to highest level as volcano erupts on Java island

Japan also issued a tsunami warning for its southernmost islands after the eruption. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zlNEIYk

Peter Kay's return 'well worth the wait'

Fans in Manchester give their verdict on the opening night of the comedian's first tour in 12 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BUDrXIu

Kate Winslet: Parents feel powerless over children's social media use

The actress tells the BBC ministers should make firms enforce strict age limits on their platforms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QB4UTPj

Deal to return Elgin Marbles to Greece at advanced stage - reports

The British Museum is said to have held secret talks with Greece about returning the sculptures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vzPlIqQ

Russian businessman arrested in oligarchs investigation

A businessman is arrested on suspicion of money laundering at his multi-million-pound London home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9s6CpAF

Sacked Tory minister Conor Burns cleared of misconduct

Mr Burns, who was fired over allegations he touched a man's thigh, will be readmitted to Tory party. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IlCJnqV

Channel crossings: Dozens of Albanian child migrants go missing

Of 197 children taken in by Kent County Council this year, 39 are missing, figures show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d4Xshkt

Cost of living: 'Christmas is coming but everybody's worried'

Funmilayo Akinriboya runs a support group for African, Caribbean and Portuguese communities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ofnE6qV

Strep A: Why it can be dangerous and what to know

Another UK child has died from this highly contagious infection. What should people look out for? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T9Gojvr

Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa's president considers future amid corruption scandal

South Africa's ruling party meets to decide whether to sack the president over corruption allegations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D9ETkFI

Grand Prix cancelled due to Covid 'difficulties'

Formula 1 confirms the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix will not go ahead because of the country's "ongoing difficulties" with Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2m0oYcz

Big Zuu shares his budget cooking secrets

The TV chef and rapper shares his big three tips for making the most of your weekly food shop. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZbdWDmz

Escape of Taronga Zoo lions in Sydney caught on camera

Taronga Zoo, in Australia, has released footage of the incident, which happened last month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u1nN8ae

Brexit added £210 to household food bills, LSE says

A new study suggests extra red tape and checks pushed up food bills in the UK over two years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4By7ZSp

Ukraine: Archbishop of Canterbury praises 'extraordinary courage'

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, praises "extraordinary courage" of Ukrainian people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aqfJWuC

Mark Brown guilty of murdering Alexandra Morgan and Leah Ware

A jury dismissed claims from Mark Brown that he did not kill Leah Ware and that she is still alive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Bv80CQf

GSCE pupils to have extra help with exams next year

In mathematics, physics and combined science, students will be provided with supporting material. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xhn78pG

Newborn baby's body found at Waterbeach recycling centre

Police are appealing for the baby's mother to get in touch, saying she may need medical care. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hYOFvLn

Why Nigel Farage is wrong about London being 'minority white'

Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage claims London, Birmingham and Manchester are 'minority white'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hHqO9IZ

French baguette gets Unesco heritage status

The loaf "celebrates the French way of life", Unesco's chief says as its inclusion was announced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pOKnUcC

Love Actually director Richard Curtis uncomfortable with movie's lack of diversity

The director admits he feels "a bit stupid" about the festive rom-com movie's lack of diversity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FqVQY3J

Stormzy 'proud' of Marcus Rashford for standing up for his beliefs

The rapper says he thinks the footballer often hears people telling him to "just shut up and kick your football". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PclxFgu

Immensa lab errors may have led to 23 Covid-19 deaths

A report says 39,000 people may also have been given incorrect PCR results from a private lab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6felFkj

UK summons China envoy over journalist arrest

The arrest of a BBC journalist in Shanghai is "completely unacceptable", a Foreign Office source says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WkYHt4f

Ukraine war: Moldova braces for blackouts

Residents say they are already struggling to cope with soaring energy prices and inflation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HqGhLEN

Tilda Swinton: Cinema was a haven and a sanctuary

The actor talks about the importance of cinema and its history as she receives a film archive award. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OKecq86

Leicester one of first cities in UK with no ethnic group majority - data

Four people from Leicester tell BBC News about life in the city and how it’s changed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5SVmpjR

Royal Mail: When are the postal strikes ahead of Christmas?

About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0cjuiy6

BT and unions agree pay rise to stop more strikes

Most workers will get a wage rise of £1,500 in deal which is set to halt walkouts at the telecoms giant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7qUG93A

Operation Desert Light: Europol take down massive cocaine 'super cartel'

High value targets were detained in Dubai and over 40 arrests were made on the continent, police said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qxKUs8B

Monkeypox given new name by global health experts

The change to mpox was prompted by concerns over negative connotations from the name of the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jm3NyIA

World Cup 2022: Cameroon 3-3 Serbia - Indomitable Lions fight back

Cameroon keep their hopes alive of reaching the World Cup last 16 as they battle back from two goals down to draw a six-goal thriller with Serbia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XyaPL3p

The Christmas puppy sales funding organised crime gangs

The market for illegally-traded puppies is now worth £13m, according to the Crown Office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1Rk9CtX

Ecuador gangs: Gunmen storm hospital in attempt to kill teen

Gang members took staff hostage and exchanged fire with police before they were arrested. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/auzQ0Ox

World Cup 2022: Belgium 0-2 Morocco - Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal seal late win

Morocco cause the latest shock at a World Cup that has been full of surprises by beating Belgium with late goals by Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CIQ7E8P

Man arrested after Sheffield double murder inquiry launched

Police launch a double murder inquiry after a man and a woman die in a house in Sheffield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0bIp7MU

Tory MP Bridgen to fight possible suspension

The cross-party committee found Andrew Bridgen had displayed a "very cavalier" attitude to the rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RZcwUjN

At the scene of deadly Ischia mudslide

The BBC's Mark Lowen surveys the damage to homes and cars after a mudslide on the Italian island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nG5csNf

China Covid: Shocking protests are huge challenge for China's leaders

China's rulers appear to have drastically underestimated growing discontent at Xi Jinping's zero-Covid policy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K7mPHql

Cost of living: The breakfast club easing the strain

Residents in a housing estate in County Antrim are accessing low-cost hot meals run by a local group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AsY9TCF

Naked volunteers pose for Bondi Beach artwork

The installation was designed by artist Spencer Tunick, to raise awareness of skin cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eMwX21B

Irene Cara: Fame singer and actress dies aged 63

The American singer and actress won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1984. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SiO5sY1

World Cup 2022: Tunisia 0-1 Australia - Mitchell Duke gives Australians crucial win

Australia hold on to a narrow first-half lead to pick up a crucial victory over Tunisia that keeps alive their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 16. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Yid3tg8

Nottingham fire death family were planning new life in USA

The man whose wife and children died after a flat fire says they were set to join him in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RPEhWVn

Cruise passenger rescued after 15 hours in the sea

Rescuers say it was a miracle he was saved after disappearing from a ship in the Gulf of Mexico. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c8lZpWN

Emma Corrin: The Crown star calls for gender neutral awards

The non-binary star says they find it "difficult to justify being nominated in female categories". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KcQCV0g

Cost of living: 'We've got a spreadsheet to plan Christmas spending'

Braintree village expects more than 11,000 shoppers to visit during Black Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4G2ElU8

Aidan McAnespie: Ex-soldier found guilty of checkpoint shooting

David Holden, a former member of the Grenadier Guards, was 18 at the time of the killing in 1988. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HJ1o75c

Ashford bacteria outbreak: Child recovering after Strep A kills one

One child, believed to be six years old, died after the bacteria outbreak at a Surrey school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iaCIxOU

Black Friday: Cost of living crisis may hit sales rush

Retailers are unsure of how the economic downturn will hit spending in shops across the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y3VJxHn

Shamima Begum joined IS with eyes open, UK lawyers says

Lawyers defending stripping Shamima Begum's citizenship say her age at the time does not matter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dpLPIyE

Brexit: Don't scrap EU rules, firms and unions say

Business groups and unions warn plans to scrap thousands of EU laws will create "confusion and disruption". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BtHuTjg

A Place in the Sun axed me after cancer news - Irwin

TV presenter Jonnie Irwin criticises show bosses for how they treated him after his diagnosis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l94NWPS

What is the energy price cap and what will happen to bills?

The energy bill support package will continue after April, but will be less generous. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/joI5Paf

Royal Mail: Postal strikes kick off ahead of Black Friday

Royal Mail said it had made its "best and final offer" and accused the union of "holding Christmas to ransom". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uaqUlDv

Climate change: Environmental groups need more diversity

Activists say they are becoming concerned about the lack of representation in the UK climate industry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DTZB9sz

The puzzle of UK’s half a million missing workers

The number out of work through ill health has been rising sharply - and no-one is really sure why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nRb6GO7

They died suddenly - then the anti-vax trolling started

A new "documentary" falsely blames Covid vaccines for deaths of young people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fY83UJE

Indonesia earthquake: Children killed after Cianjur school collapses

Twenty pupils were killed when one school in Cianjur collapsed, their teacher says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y4jZSg5

Wilko Johnson: Dr Feelgood guitarist dies, aged 75

The musician's choppy guitar style and manic stage presence was a major influence on punk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K1g8PfH

England's Jack Grealish calls fan who inspired World Cup celebration

The England star tells Finlay he did a "little celebration just for you" after his goal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hLENeWZ

Public vote to decide Oxford word of the year for first time

Language lovers can choose between metaverse, #IStandWith and the phrase goblin mode. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SB7EDJb

Eurovision scraps jury voting in semi-finals

The move comes after several countries had their votes cancelled at this year's contest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4ftZrNu

Kidderminster man catches giant goldfish

Andy Hackett from Kidderminster lands the "elusive" beast while on a trip to France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dI8koDA

Disqualified driver jailed after crashing stolen car into bus stop

Monica Moss is sentenced to 24 months’ imprisonment following the incident in Crawley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bAvspR8

T. rex auction cancelled after skeleton doubts raised

Christie's auction house says the seller has decided to loan it to a museum instead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vGSA5Ib

World Cup 2022: England 6-2 Iran: Three Lions win World Cup opener emphatically

Bukayo Saka scores twice as England cruise to a comfortable win against Iran in their Qatar 2022 opener. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mko8IZS

World Cup 2022: Iran team do not sing national anthem

Watch as the Iran team do not sing their national anthem in protest about the current political situation in the country, before their opening World Cup match against England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Vp3Wze7

Nasa's Artemis spacecraft arrives at the Moon

Nasa's Orion capsule sweeps past the Moon before entering into a larger orbit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/14DjWOz

Joe Lycett did not shred £10k in David Beckham Qatar protest

The comedian has donated his David Beckham Qatar World Cup protest money to LGBT charities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oxQ0WmS

American Music Awards: Kelly Rowland asks crowd to 'chill' as they boo Chris Brown

"Excuse me, chill out," says the former Destiny's Child star on stage at the American Music Awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pXIm8WO

Stalking victims not protected by police, say campaigners

Only 6% of reported stalking cases end up in charges being brought. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bc4ElDR

Jeremy Hunt has no plan for growth, says CBI boss

Tony Danker tells the BBC the Autumn Statement will tackle inflation but won't revive growth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YLBgzHX

Met Police passes file on cash-for-honours allegations to prosecutors

It has been alleged a donor to one of the King's charities was offered help securing a knighthood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SGiIN8m

Turkey Kurdish raids: Operation Claw-Sword targets militant bases

Operation Claw-Sword targeted sites in Syria and Iraq a week after a deadly bombing in Istanbul. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BNkr40b

Health Secretary Steve Barclay defends delay to social care cap

Steve Barclay says the delay is a "difficult decision" but will allow more funding for social care. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y3TMkfW

England star: You don't need beer for an atmosphere

England defender Eric Dier says fans should be able to enjoy the World Cup with or without alcohol after Fifa issued a last-minute ban in World Cup stadiums. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a5ewhIb

Energy company to review green projects after levy

The government's new 45% windfall tax on electricity generators could see green energy projects scrapped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YtdKxg7

Theranos scandal: Who is Elizabeth Holmes and why was she on trial?

"She just seemed absolutely confident of her own brilliance," a Stanford professor remembers of the former student. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Qaznipf

Search resumes for woman 'swept away' by river

The woman is reported to have fallen into the water at Monymusk during an Amber weather warning on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K1nA5ZJ

Adele kicks off rescheduled Las Vegas residency

The singer praised fans who had waited nearly a year for the postponed show to go ahead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CrIOHWj

Leave if you can to save energy - Ukraine power boss

Reducing electricity use is crucial, head of Ukraine's biggest private energy firm tells the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OYyEgZH

King Charles: Foie gras banned at royal residences

Buckingham Palace tells animal rights group that foie gras is staying off the royal menu. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vGaY321

Is this really the end of Twitter?

The BBC's technology editor looks at claims that Twitter may be heading for calamity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a64kdei

US R&B singer B. Smyth dies of rare lung disease at 28

The musician had been signed to Motown Records and worked with artists including 2Chainz and Future. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3VyD0Gp

Viktor Bout: Russia hopeful for arms dealer prisoner swap with US

Notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout could be exchanged for US basketball player Brittney Griner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gXiElx9

What is the minimum wage and how much is it?

The minimum wage for over-23s is going up 9.7% in April of next year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/msP0LOo

China urges military veterans to work at iPhone factory

The country wants retired military personnel to help boost production at the plant in Zhengzhou. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TGsbW3v

What is the minimum wage and how much is it?

The chancellor announces that the minimum wage is going up 9.7% from April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/msP0LOo

Quick guide: Autumn Statement

The chancellor and his shiny red briefcase - what's it all about? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dOXplBg

Celtic ruler's ring goes under hammer for £36,000 at auction

The "jaw-dropping" item could go on display in York after spending 28 years stashed in a cupboard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fd5RkoW

Ukraine war: Bodies found amid reports of Russian atrocities in Kherson

The BBC speaks to people held by Russians in Kherson, amid reports of atrocities in the liberated city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1LkRpWC

Tory MP Esther McVey says she won't back tax rises unless HS2 is axed

Esther McVey warns she will oppose the chancellor's economic plans ahead of the Autumn Statement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YTXOSrf

Ukraine war: What happened in Poland missile blast?

Last night, a missile landed in Poland, killing two people - here's what we know so far. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WlG15A9

Mariah Carey is officially not the 'Queen of Christmas'

The US star's application to trademark the moniker has been denied for administration reasons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l3bOEfI

Why did Russia invade Ukraine and has Putin's war failed?

Almost nine months after Putin unleashed war on Ukraine, Russian forces have suffered repeated setbacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kzBA1SI

Lost dog 'hands itself in' at Loughborough Police Station

CCTV footage shows the moment Rosie arrived and waited for officers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i0c38PE

Ukraine's secret weapon - the medics in the line of fire

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville is with more than a dozen doctors and nurses who work and live together under fire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S1fic2t

Kyiv attacked as world leaders meet at G20

Attacks are also reported in other cities, including Mykolaiv, Chernihiv and Zaporizhzhia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6gtE1IR

Len Goodman stands down from Dancing With The Stars

The former Strictly Come Dancing head judge is now also stepping away from its US counterpart. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g4aPSsU

Russian anger as UN calls for reparations over invasion of Ukraine

In a largely symbolic move, the UN found that Russia should be held accountable for its conduct. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/psCZReQ

Man admits killing parents in Gloucestershire homes

William Warrington admits the manslaughter of Clive Warrington, 67, and Valerie Warrington, 73. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kaNsqh3

Dua Lipa: Singer denies she is performing at Qatar World Cup

The singer says she will visit World Cup host Qatar when it has fulfilled its human rights pledges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Py5vmlz

Website crash shows importance of Scottish Child Payment- Sturgeon

"Massive demand" initially stopped people applying for the £25 weekly benefit which has been extended to under-16s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fC7NZlU

Ukraine war: Wagner chief Prigozhin defends brutal killing video

Putin ally Yevgeny Prigozhin says a defector to Ukraine died "a dog's death for a dog". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o1XqzAy

UK's warmest ever Remembrance Sunday recorded

The highest ever temperature for this late in the year was recorded on Sunday in north Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QLduP20

Alaa Abdel Fattah: Family say jailed British-Egyptian activist is alive

Alaa Abdel Fattah tells his family in a letter from prison that he has resumed drinking water. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o1qBiOf

Istiklal Street: Istanbul's beating heart reels from deadly blast

Locals are returning to Istiklal Street, the busy thoroughfare where six were killed on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ClERIrm

Gwent Police to face misogyny, corruption and racism probe

Gwent Police is investigated after "abhorrent" messages between serving and retired officers emerged. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z1ud7i8

Hinkley Point C construction worker killed in 'traffic incident'

Investigations will begin after a construction worker died at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station site. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1fnTkQN

Ros Atkins on… How Qatar got to host the World Cup

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the years of corruption allegations around Fifa awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lvI7ugB

Jeremy Hunt: Everyone will have to pay more tax

The chancellor also tells the BBC he wants to make sure any recession is as short and shallow as possible. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AOJQsuh

Kherson: Inside the city liberated from the Russians

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen reports from the city newly liberated from Russian control. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2d6STNp

The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried

How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KeCZyNY

T20 World Cup: England beat Pakistan to win pulsating final in Melbourne

England beat Pakistan in a pulsating final in Melbourne to win the Men's T20 World Cup and become double world champions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AuV8R7O

Lancashire Police officer charged with attempted murder

A woman is in a stable condition in hospital after being injured in a Manchester hotel, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CpXrnKT

Migrants to get diphtheria jab at processing centre after cases spike

Health officials say 39 cases of diphtheria have been found in asylum seekers in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o95SucQ

Peter Kay tour: Hundreds of thousands struggle to get tickets

Extra dates are being added to his comeback tour, with some resale sites pricing tickets at £1,100. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IpKXLgr

Ros Atkins on... Is the 1.5C climate target still possible?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether the UN's target to limit global warming can still be reached. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZIeQLa2

King gives up to £600 to staff to help with cost of living crisis

The monarch will use his private income to fund the single payment on top of his staffs' salaries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c7iSe1n

Dominic Raab under scrutiny after aggressive behaviour claim

A newspaper reports allegations Dominic Raab mistreated staff during a past stint as justice secretary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jZlkNCp

Kate Winslet covers mum's £17,000 energy bill

The mother's bill was sky-high because she has to run life support equipment for her daughter, age 12. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lYGz7yH

Cost of living and rent 'recipe for disaster for young people'

The charity says the cost-of-living crisis is putting more young people at risk of having no home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IAvTq8x

T20 World Cup: England's Mark Wood struggling to be fit for final against Pakistan

England fast bowler Mark Wood is struggling to be fit for Sunday's T20 World Cup final against Pakistan in Melbourne. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FPOE8V2

Rugby World Cup: England seek revenge over New Zealand in final

There is no hiding England coach Simon Middleton and captain Sarah Hunter's true aim at this World Cup, writes Becky Grey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WVbNgaG

GB's Fear & Gibson on top of ice dancing world

Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson are the world's number one ice dancers, raising hopes of Olympic success not seen since Torvill and Dean. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JH3rO4e

Court says man is US fugitive Nicholas Rossi

The man had denied being Mr Rossi, who is wanted over allegations of rape and sexual assault. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IFUjd5A

T20 World Cup - England v India semi-final: Jos Buttler & Alex Hales star

A blistering partnership between openers Jos Buttler and Alex Hales secures a sensational 10-wicket demolition of India and sends England into the Men's T20 World Cup final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NqSejd3

T20 World Cup - India v England semi-final: 'What on Earth?' - England run four as Shami misfields

A bizarre misfield from India's Mohammed Shami allows England to run four as they continue to chase down the winning target in their T20 World Cup semi-final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tTmlM96

Keith Farmer: Northern Ireland's four-time British motorcycling champion dies aged 35

Four-time British champion Keith Farmer, one of Northern Ireland's most successful motorcyclists, has died aged 35. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eCV1XRE

England v Japan: Sam Simmonds and Jack van Poortvliet to start for hosts

Number eight Sam Simmonds and scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet will start for a much-changed England at Twickenham on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P8WluGM

Female Royal Navy sailor 'was raped on ship'

Former servicewoman tells BBC she is angry women in the Navy say they are still experiencing abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8WbaGdU

US election: BBC correspondents on the ground in key states

As candidates fought for election, our reporters were across the US to gauge the voters' mood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PhjWJXN

US midterms: Misleading election claims fact-checked

Several false and unsubstantiated rumours have circulated online during the US midterm elections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R5zUlS8

Peter Kay reveals monthly residency at London's O2

The comedian also told Zoe Ball he couldn't believe that news of his return had made the headlines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A7TKqWz

Facebook-owner Meta to cut 13% of its workforce

Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said it was one of the most difficult changes in Meta's history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lqGIxTZ

Abortion election results: Kentucky poised for pro-choice win

Four other states have also voted on abortion rights - an issue close to the top of voters' priorities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YX8SvaQ

Eugene Hanratty jailed for Martin McAllister assault in Castleblayney

Eugene Hanratty knocked his victim unconscious and repeatedly slammed a car door on his hands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XNkKwIT

Nurses' strike: Why young NHS workers are voting 'yes'

Staff who've been in the NHS for a short time say they have seen enough to know change is needed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3TQEzwu

Chhawla rape: India shocked as men sentenced to death freed

The Supreme Court cleared three men of gang rape and murder in a case that made headlines in 2012. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7Vpn61y

Iran International: TV channel says Iran threatened UK-based journalists

Two Iran International staff have been warned of a risk to their lives, a law enforcement source says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rihBvaF

I'd rather go to the dentist than have a haircut

Two Edinburgh hairdressers are taking steps to try and help people who dread going to a salon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yD8G5Bc

Sir Gavin Williamson 'has not apologised' to Wendy Morton, friends say

No 10 says the PM has "full confidence" in Gavin Williamson, despite a complaint about his conduct. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HOR4QEK

Ofcom: BBC made significant editorial failings over antisemitism bus attack report

Watchdog says online story about an antisemitic incident failed to observe editorial guidelines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/huLj2kW

I'm A Celebrity: Olivia Attwood withdraws on medical grounds

The Love Island star pulls out of the ITV show after one episode, on medical grounds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lXDmzu3

COP27: We cannot go wobbly on climate change, says Boris Johnson

Speaking at COP27, the ex-prime minster says countries must "double down" on climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8w5am3k

South Korea's Moon Jae-in to give up dogs gifted by Kim Jong-un

South Korea's ex-leader plans to return the dogs to the state, citing opposition from his successor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/loVG23M

England 29-30 Argentina: Pumas land famous win at Twickenham

England make a sobering start to their autumn campaign as Argentina pull off an audacious and deserved victory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I08dWmy

Rail passengers urged to check Monday travel

Most train companies will operate limited services on Monday despite strikes being called off. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zYOAeXH

World Cup 2022: 10 European football associations respond to Fifa's 'focus on football' letter

Ten European football associations including England and Wales say "human rights are universal and apply everywhere" after Fifa asked nations competing at the Qatar World Cup to "now focus on the football". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5Shf981

Ed Davey: Tories have betrayed British people

The Lib Dem leader says his party will "end the chaos" that saw three prime ministers in two months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CTMjhwa

Fireworks thrown at crews tackling bonfire blazes

Crews were targeted and vehicles were damaged on one of the busiest nights for 999 crews. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fZ65YEp

Glastonbury Festival ticket sale hit by technical issue

Festival organisers apologised for the problem and announced a ticket resale in spring 2023. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZN3AjTO

Twitter UK staff get deadline over cuts consultation

Hundreds affected by Twitter's worldwide job cuts have three days to elect a representative. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MtBza4i

Jordan Bardella: French National Rally has new leader to replace Le Pen

Jordan Bardella, 27, is the first National Rally leader not to come from the Le Pen family. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bDKlmQk

Itaewon crush: South Korea demands justice for young as thousands protest

Tens of thousands attend vigils across Seoul protesting at the government’s handling of the tragedy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oBeuGYD

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill says DUP won't accept her as first minister

The Sinn Féin deputy leader was speaking at the party's conference in Dublin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fZ7Cr58

Could this be the world's smallest pony?

Pumuckel, from Germany, is only 50 centimetres tall and weighs just 35 kilos. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Blnw3PT

Kyrie Irving: Nike suspend sponsorship deal with Brooklyn Nets player

Nike suspends its relationship with Brooklyn Nets player Kyrie Irving after he promoted a documentary which contained anti-Semitic material. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N0YFAUx

COP27: King Charles hosts meeting ahead of climate summit

The King will not be attending the UN climate summit COP27 which starts on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/imTxNow

Russia-Ukraine war: At the front line of Ukraine's struggle for Kherson

Jeremy Bowen reports on the fight for a city that Kyiv is desperate to recapture from Russia's army. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MIRSHb3

Spain briefly closes airspace over risks from Chinese rocket debris

Debris from the Chinese rocket is expected to pass over Catalonia and land in the Atlantic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bMpS21Y

English National Opera hit by major funding cut and may move to Manchester

The Arts Council England financial announcement is the biggest shake-up of culture funding in years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qHwnRoX

Workers at Heathrow to strike in World Cup run-up

A union says 700 workers at the UK's biggest airport will walk out for three days from 18 November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qAvpgsQ

Kyra King: Parents charged over dog attack baby death

Kyra King's parents are due to appear in court after the three month old was mauled to death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DBrFhPb

What is a recession and how could it affect me?

The UK could be set for its longest recession since records began, the Bank of England has warned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1VHLomr

West Lane Hospital: Government apologises after teenager deaths

Health minister Maria Caulfield tells MPs the investigation findings "make for painful reading". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tay0g4O

Man jailed after cocaine almost killed baby in Perthshire

The 30-year-old admitted endangering the life of the baby boy he was supposed to be looking after. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hYGZ2Oz

What are interest rates? A quick guide

Why interest rates are so important - especially when they change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XJWmqs1

Bounty bars removed from Celebrations tubs in trial

Mars Wrigley will remove the bars from its chocolate tubs after finding 40% of people hate the treat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pFTgUA0

Wayne Couzens: PCs in WhatsApp group with Sarah Everard killer jailed

Two Met PCs shared grossly offensive messages on WhatsApp with Sarah Everard's killer Wayne Couzens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r45s2qI

Ronnie Radford: Iconic FA Cup goalscorer dies aged 79

Ronnie Radford, scorer of one of the most memorable goals in FA Cup history, dies at the age of 79. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wk9lyOT

NHS boss Amanda Pritchard says patients not always getting care they deserve

Challenge facing health service greater than it was at peak of pandemic, says Amanda Pritchard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hif9QJD

Tinder: More pay for dating app despite cost-of-living crisis

But the dating app's owner warns that the global economic slowdown is starting to take its toll. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ktKmF0D

Census: Number of foreign-born people in England and Wales reaches 10 million

The 2021 census counted 10 million people living in England and Wales who were born outside the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IhPW3Fe

Rishi Sunak is now going to COP27 climate summit

Downing Street had argued the prime minister was too busy preparing for the budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xzm2qNE

Is it goodbye - finally - to the fax machine?

Ofcom is consulting on changes to telecoms rules that could see fax machines become obsolete. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7YCEpkh

Ghosts, monsters and teddies take over New York on Halloween

Thousands of New Yorkers attend the 49th annual Village Halloween Parade. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lF63BWp

No evidence of bullying in fracking vote, Commons speaker says

The atmosphere was "tense" but there was no evidence of "undue influence" on MPs, Commons speaker says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RWwkFsv

Matt Hancock suspended as Tory MP for joining I'm a Celeb cast

The former health secretary is punished by his party after announcing he will join the reality show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iOzg9rC

Taylor Swift makes history as she takes over the entire US top 10

She is the first artist to claim all 10 of the top spots on the US Hot 100 chart. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3KUudY2

Italy's right-wing government to criminalise raves

An unlicensed rave is shut down in Modena and hours later a new law proposes jail for organisers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VDpcMXr

'Extremely rare' 500-year-old textiles stun Antiques Roadshow expert

The items include a bedspread and pillowcases sewn by Elizabeth I and her ladies in waiting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FVa7py2

Shanghai Disney: Visitors unable to leave without negative Covid test as park shuts

Rides are continuing to operate for those trapped inside The Happiest Place on Earth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q9vzmQa

UK battery firm Britishvolt near collapse as seeks funding

Britishvolt is understood to be facing administration the government withdrew £100m in funding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cfmhlUH

Woman dead and another injured in Dagenham double stabbing

A 28-year-old man who police believe was known to both women has been arrested. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/so8p4Z5

Morbi bridge collapse: Gujarat witnesses describe scene of tragedy

People who were at the scene when a bridge in India's Gujarat state collapsed told the BBC what they saw. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PxRhvDJ

Itaewon crush: Shock and anger as Seoul grieves its young

Sorrow, bewilderment and questions follow one of the worst tragedies in South Korea's recent history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7wy8cUP

South Korea: How the Halloween tragedy unfolded

The incident occurred on Saturday night, as tens of thousands celebrated Halloween in Itaewon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qDsKLlV

Michael Gove commits to 300,000 homes target

Former PM Liz Truss had cast doubt on the aim, saying she would scrap "Stalinist" housing targets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r70NwXl

S Korea Halloween crush: 'I was trapped on ledge, watching people die'

Survivors have been speaking of their horror at watching friends and strangers suffocate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Tsg3qUN

Somalia Mogadishu bombings: Twin blasts kill 100 in capital

The president blames al-Shabab militants for being behind what he describes as a cowardly attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mCynBuZ

Keeping tips from workers could be illegal under new law

Under a new law, employers would have to pay workers all their tips without any deductions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wOzVDYM

Dying dad's Scunthorpe Utd gift to daughter given to charity in error

A Scunthorpe Utd shirt, bought for a girl by her dad before he died, was given to charity in error. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aHIBNPW

Zulu coronation: Crowds gather in South Africa for king Misuzulu coronation

The coronation of King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is a watershed moment in South Africa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EmLTves

'Massive' drone attack on Black Sea Fleet - Russia

Russia accuses Ukraine of a major drone attack on its Black Sea Fleet in the Crimean port of Sevastopol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TvK9zLb

Leicester disorder: Hindu groups set to boycott review

Hindu and Jain groups say the academic leading the review has made statements that show serious bias. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6PUOaBs

Fallowfield student stabbing: Man held in murder inquiry

Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death of 19-year-old Luke O'Connor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mGfI1XJ

What is the UK inflation rate and why is the cost of living rising?

The price of the things we spend our money on is again rising at its highest rate in 40 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hveb3zG

Trevor Noah: I never said entire UK racist, says comic after Rishi Sunak row

TV host Trevor Noah was criticised for saying there had been a backlash in the UK to Rishi Sunak. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mHU1nP0

Top US politician's husband assaulted after break-in

An assailant broke into the couple's California home on Friday morning, a statement says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aBirzZc

Stormzy, Michaela Coel and Rashford named as influential black Brits

The annual Powerlist recognises leading figures in the UK from African and Caribbean backgrounds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZHgvRWQ

The crash dummy aimed at protecting women drivers

Researchers in Sweden are close to completing an industry-first average female crash test dummy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PtIUqkD

Freda Walker murder: Man jailed for torturing and killing woman, 86

Vasile Culea tied up, gagged and severely beat a couple in their 80s at their home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uKeaYqc

People's memories projected on to Worcester buildings

A "time travel trail" in Worcester sees special displays of photos and videos of residents reminiscing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xphrSie

'Devious' killer who decapitated friend must serve 34 years

Jemma Mitchell killed her friend Mee Kuen Chong to try to inherit her estate for home renovations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WGVmaso

Leah Croucher's family say hope is extinguished after body found

The teenager's family pay tribute after her body is found in a house years after she went missing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G2dqHx0

Poland demolishes Soviet-era monuments

The statues were torn down in response to a law that prohibits totalitarian regimes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eniC8rW

Warning over private over-the-counter blood tests

Doctors are concerned the tests can put extra pressures on GPs and cause anxiety for patients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wjEFGWZ

Lloyds predicts UK house prices will fall 8% next year

The UK's biggest mortgage lender says property prices will drop next year then stagnate for another four. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yaMQUXr

Edinburgh says sorry for city's role in slavery and colonialism

The council has acknowledged the city's part in sustaining slavery and colonialism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/riuIxkW

Rescuing whales on Australia's 'humpback highway'

As whale populations rebound, more are getting entangled in fishing gear - and rescues are dangerous. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8fu5WVv

Kenya battles unsafe Chinese contraceptive pill a decade after ban

Susan Wamaitha was urged to take a Chinese-made contraceptive not knowing it was banned in Kenya. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mRJcuqs

Canada: Quebec separatist party calls for split with British monarchy

Anti-monarchy attitudes are strongest in Quebec, where 79% say Canada should cut ties with the Crown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/slJ4tgE

Sleaford: Referee Michael Grant dies after being hit by football

Michael Grant, a well-known figure in grassroots football, died on Monday from a bleed on the brain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mlKDhSC

LGBT football fans told to be respectful at Qatar World Cup

Labour called Foreign Secretary James Cleverly's remarks about the World Cup"shockingly tone-deaf". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vR9s47p

Pound holds gains after delay to economic plan

The currency has rallied against the dollar in recent days, and rose further on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ljWyP4d

UK's most premature twins to live turn one

The siblings were born just 22 weeks and five days into their mother's pregnancy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N4O8t3q

Rishi Sunak: What will the new PM mean for my money?

The new prime minister says there are "difficult decisions to come" and that could affect our finances. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RTvuAPD

Rishi Sunak's first speech as UK prime minister in full

Speaking outside Downing Street, the PM says economic stability will be at the heart of his agenda. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bgKJ4Pm

Jacob Rees-Mogg out as PM Sunak begins cabinet reshuffle

The new prime minister starts to put together his new top team, after taking over from Liz Truss. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NxyTb7X

Rishi Sunak speaks for first time as prime minister

The new British prime minister gives his first address to the nation from Downing Street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oOUAfXV

Liz Truss speaks for last final time as prime minister

Liz Truss says it has been a “huge honour “ to be prime minister of the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p8GLiTM

Rishi Sunak announced as next UK prime minister

Rishi Sunak will be the next prime minister after no other rivals came forward to challenge him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vftlBnx

Rishi Sunak: What will new prime minister mean for Scotland?

What does the former Chancellor's appointment as Conservative leader mean for politics in Scotland? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vC3ptje

'The third prime minister in a matter of seven weeks'

The BBC's political editor Chris Mason reports on the Tory leadership announcement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u403YQF

Ukraine war: Russian spy chief blames West for nuclear tension

The head of Russia's foreign intelligence service falsely accuses the West of nuclear war threats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dm3fSnP

University staff latest to agree to go on strike

Lecturers, librarians and admin staff across the UK vote to take action over pay and pensions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XPdWgS0

What does the prime minister actually do?

Liz Truss has resigned as UK PM, but what does the job involve? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7geWVEZ

Escaped Essex serpent gives woman shock in bedroom

After the woman flees, an RSPCA officer has to search the room again to find the reptile hiding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WzI2Qf8

NHS ambulance workers begin to vote on strike in pay dispute

The GMB union says the "biggest ambulance strike for 30 years" could be staged before Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zgB8NO5

Tributes paid to boy, 12, killed in Clacton garage wall collapse

Scott-Swaley Daniel Stevens, 12, was "well-loved" and "will be missed by so many", his family says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dXgSAKz

Lady Leshurr charged with assault over Leyton fight

Two women were taken to hospital after reports of a fight in east London, the Met says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vRfLQSA

Stratford stabbing: Woman dies and another is injured

Police say they are looking for a man "believed to be known to both women". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TlGHU6j

Philippines: Student 'anti-cheating' exam hats go viral

College students were asked to create headwear to help resist the urge to peek at others' papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4WDE6pc

General Election: When is the next one and could it be called sooner?

The decision to hold an early election usually rests with the prime minister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ukIsPlG

T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli takes India to incredible victory over Pakistan

A Virat Kohli-inspired India beat rivals Pakistan in an extraordinary finish to a Men's T20 World Cup classic at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/59QOPBq

Birmingham murder inquiry after man stabbed to death in street

Paramedics "battled to save" the 29-year-old but he was pronounced dead at the scene, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dwQmD54

Rugby League World Cup: England 42-18 France - Shaun Wane's side close to knockouts

England all but secure their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a comfortable 42-18 victory over France in Bolton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E5Mfhqu

Grantham's Margaret Thatcher statue vandalised for third time

The bronze statue, which is subject to CCTV surveillance, has been targeted again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GDesCb7

Northern regional mayors late for rail briefing after train cancelled

Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram held the briefing to demand more funding for train operators. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ovSEIcg

Ukraine war: Russia air strikes target more power facilities

Amid military reverses in the south, Russia continues its effort to cripple Ukraine's energy grid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wl2jugv

Boy, 12, dies after garage wall collapses in Clacton

Police say a man, in his 30s, was rescued from the rubble but the boy died at the scene. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Trbqx5U

Keir Starmer leads calls for immediate general election

Opposition parties demand an election following the resignation of Prime Minister Liz Truss. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8gqLsIp

Spain lifts final Covid rules for UK travellers

British holidaymakers will no longer have to provide Covid or vaccination status to get into Spain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0cHE7WO

Ralph Lauren apologises after Mexico indigenous 'plagiarism' claim

The fashion giant was accused by the wife of the Mexican president of copying indigenous designs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Gq8cA4O

Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt: Who are MPs backing?

Conservative MPs have started declaring who they want to become Britain's next prime minister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hu0NRjV

Could Boris Johnson really make a comeback?

The former prime minister is considering a return to Downing Street three months after being ejected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1obKrMS

Liz Truss: A quick guide to why the prime minister resigned

Here's what you need to know about Liz Truss, the UK's shortest serving PM. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kXF8bsZ

General Election: When is the next one and could it be called sooner?

The decision to hold an early election usually rests with the prime minister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/khOw7al

Pound rallies as Liz Truss announces resignation

Sterling climbs to $1.13 at one point before slipping back as markets digest the news of Liz Truss's exit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SA1ZPDK

Child sex abuse: The horrific findings of a seven-year inquiry

The inquiry, launched after the Jimmy Savile scandal, took seven years - so what have we learned? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PmfiyM1

Stormont talks: 'Miracle' needed to restore executive by deadline, DUP says

Former first minister Paul Givan was speaking after parties met the head of the NI Civil Service. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oyl4JAP

Investors remain calm despite political chaos

One analyst says investors are "watching in a kind of stunned, open-mouthed horror" at political events. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SA1ZPDK

TikTok to ban under 16s from livestreaming

BBC News found hundreds of accounts going live from Syrian camps, with children begging for donations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Zw1gYI5

Bangladesh deaths: Fourth Cardiff family member dies

A woman whose husband and two children were killed by suspected carbon monoxide poisoning has died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mLzefWu

Police investigate damage to Man City's team coach

The windscreen was damaged following City's 1-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z8m0RPl

Sanna Irshad Mattoo: Pulitzer-winning Kashmiri journalist stopped from leaving India

Kashmiri photojournalist Sanna Irshad Mattoo was due to attend the award ceremony in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MHpD7zU

Ukraine war: Russia begins evacuation from Kherson in south

Thousands of civilians and officials will be moved in Kherson region because of Ukraine's offensive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i7naxSA

Devon head teacher brings in mother to help cash-strapped school

"It is mission impossible" as staff quit for better paid supermarket jobs, he says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GyMFStB

Great Scottish Run 150m short: Eilish McColgan records invalidated

The 10,000m records set by Eilish McColgan in the Great Scottish Run are invalidated after the course is found to be 150m short. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bHKUrwn

British Gymnastics to name banned coaches in 'zero tolerance' plan on abuse

British Gymnastics vows to put athlete welfare ahead of winning medals as it issues a 40-point action plan in response to "systemic" issues of abuse in the sport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rbCgzVk

Kanjuruhan stadium: Indonesia to demolish site of arena disaster

More than 130 people died at the Kanjuruhan stadium after police fired tear gas, causing a stampede. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qlWmaGn

Mini-budget scrapped: A simple guide to why plan was dropped

Eight steps to understand why the financial turmoil matters to mortgage payers and everyone else. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/alrwoEt

Nord Stream blast 'blew away 50 metres of pipe'

Danish police say explosions damaged two underwater pipelines built to bring Russian gas to Germany. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CkgL2i5

Workers at breaking point over pay, TUC warns

The union body says UK employees are facing two decades of pay failing to keep up with price rises. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sk1xR3n

What Jeremy Hunt's statement means for you

October 17, 2022

The new chancellor has outlined a host of policy changes. This is how is affects your finances. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PwY24TD

Clannad founder Noel Duggan dies aged 73

Clannad's remaining members said they were "heartbroken" by the sudden death of Noel Duggan aged 73. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CqVs2al

UN condemns 'deeply distressing' discovery of 92 naked migrants at Greece-Turkey border

The men were found alive on the Greek-Turkish border, but exactly what happened is not clear. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IgH4uWK

Peter Tobin: Serial killer's ashes scattered at sea

Tobin, who died in hospital aged 76, was cremated after no-one came forward to claim his body. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L9FmhOD

Mum creates inclusive toy brand to 'positively' represent her son

Essex toy creator Desriee Asomuyide wants every child to see themselves in toys and books. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qSj0kcM

China Communist Party Congress: What matters to people in Beijing?

As China's Communist Party Congress kicks off in Beijing, people tell the BBC what they want from the event. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WnrJLAS

Tesco warns public faces hardship in wake of interest rates rise

John Allan told the BBC he feels a "moral responsibility" to help those affected by rates going up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VXOWPDJ

LS Lowry rare Seaburn seascape sells for more than £1m

Tennants Auctioneers in Leyburn say Lowry spent time on the North East coast after his mother died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C79bwO6

Bank of England chief warns of fresh interest rate hike

Andrew Bailey also describes his conversations with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt as a "meeting of minds". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v2w65m

Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape and assault

The Manchester United footballer, 21, will appear in court on 17 October, the CPS says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sR6inA7

Robbie Coltrane was huge in stature and heart, say friends

The actor's friends and Harry Potter co-stars pay tribute to his kindness, warmth and sense of humour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/05Kjuim

MPs remember Sir David Amess on anniversary of his murder

Liz Truss and Keir Starmer lead tributes to late Southend MP while tree is planted in his memory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tg8mChv

My life is on pause until I'm old enough to get my pension

Linda Jeffrey had to give up work after her husband died last year and now has to rely on food banks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34kBYtX

Is the turmoil Liz Truss's fault?

The government has defended its mini-budget following market turmoil and a higher cost of borrowing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fT5qZ9E

What was in the mini-budget and what has changed?

The mini-budget included changes to tax, stamp duty and rules for those claiming benefits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/heVSuQG

Markets rally on talk of mini-budget U-turn

Shares climb and government borrowing costs fall on speculation over possible changes to the PM's economic plan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T3MFDXo

What is corporation tax and who has to pay it?

The government is under pressure to change its mind about its changes to corporation tax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1LeQpYA

Oil protesters throw soup on Van Gogh's Sunflowers painting

Climate activists throw tins of tomato soup over Van Gogh's Sunflowers at the National Gallery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wdKmf76

Molly Russell: Coroner's report urges social media changes

Andrew Walker calls for the separation of social media content for adults and children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NTm0Ufg

PnB Rock death: Girlfriend reveals late rapper saved her life

Stephanie Sibounheuang speaks for the first time about the rapper's death during a robbery in LA. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fPAzENu

Boy, 11, is Blackpool crime spree ringleader, MP says

Tory MP Scott Benton says the boy, who attacked a police officer, is part of a gang in Blackpool. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mgMSDrB

Neath Labour MP Christina Rees suspended from party

Ms Rees, who has represented Neath since 2015, loses whip pending an investigation from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xM8aNdy

Two Huawei 5G kit-removal deadlines put back

A small number of companies argued the original targets risked network outages, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L8Z7hnU

Oxford University: Goldfish do have good memories, scientists find

A special tank was used to train nine fish to find if they can measure distance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ux3LsD8

Alex Jones: 'Moment of reckoning' for Infowars conspiracist

The Infowars host faces huge damages but will it make a difference to online lies, asks Marianna Spring. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5kSTzsi

Fabrice Muamba: Snapchat CPR lessons will save lives

Snapchat releases a "lens" that teaches people how to use chest compressions for cardiac arrest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AFb3T0m

Rugby League World Cup: Dominic Young set for England debut against Samoa

Winger Dominic Young is preferred to England's leading try-scorer Ryan Hall for Saturday's game against Samoa in Newcastle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J4hSekj

Queen premiere previously unheard Freddie Mercury song Face It Alone

The song, called Face It Alone, was originally recorded for the band's 1989 album The Miracle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JrdogXQ

What is Vladimir Putin thinking and planning?

Getting in his mind is a thankless task - but we should try, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QdefByS

Alex Belfield: Women harassed online accuse BBC of failing to help

The women, who were targeted by former presenter Alex Belfield, are calling for an independent review. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gHXpTBf

Dorset farmer's Bentley stored in shed for 50 years sells for £66k

The 3.5-litre V5 Bentley failed its MOT in 1968 and has languished in a farmer's shed ever since. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6qy1eBo

US midterm elections: Why are they so important?

Americans will be reshaping Congress but the impact of this vote will be far-reaching. Here's why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/06LfvY8

Khloe Kardashian has 'rare' tumour removed from face

The 38-year-old says she's shared her story to encourage fans to get skin cancer symptoms checked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8gSN6E4

Madeleine McCann suspect charged with separate sex offences

The prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine has been charged in Germany with unrelated offences. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SokhMp

Switzerland discriminating against men on pension benefits, ECHR finds

The ECHR decision relating to pensions is set to cost the government millions in backdated payouts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NQaEScy

Creeslough explosion: Jessica Gallagher 'leaves behind ripples of love'

The funeral Mass has taken place for Jessica Gallagher, one of 10 victims of last week's explosion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G8yo0Cm

Charges after three hurt in alleged City of London phone snatch

A man is charged with several offences after three people suffered stab wounds in Bishopsgate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gSGo6x9

Dancing on Ice 2023: The Wanted's Siva Kaneswaran completes line-up

Love Island winner Ekin-Su and former EastEnders star Patsy Palmer are among this year's contestants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5DISgjp

Students 'begging' letting agents for flats

One firm tells BBC Scotland it was being inundated with people crying, unable to find somewhere to live. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1VDoyde

How Iran’s economic woes created conditions ripe for protests

Poverty and poor prospects had left many Iranians angry with their rulers even before Mahsa Amini's death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K415CLI

Ex-wife of Dubai royal pleads for help from UN in child custody battle

Lawyers ask the Human Rights Council to intervene to ensure Zeynab Javadli and her children's safety. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rczN1ke

OBR: What is it and when will its forecast be published?

Predictions for how the UK economy will perform will be published earlier than expected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k56biyh

Jet pack demonstration alongside Royal Navy flagship

HMS Queen Elizabeth was in New York when a demonstration of jet pack technology took place. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YIngApr

Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

Russia launches missiles at cities across Ukraine days after a blast damaged a key bridge linking Russia and Crimea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kTBNywv

Iran protests: Mahsa Amini's family receiving death threats, cousin says

Officials are pressing the young Iranian woman's relatives not to speak out, her cousin tells the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/53VOsA1

'We didn't see it coming' says Sajid Javid of brother's suicide

The ex-chancellor recalls his brother's 2018 death in an interview to mark World Mental Health day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W6H1coG

Kanye West's Twitter and Instagram accounts locked over anti-Semitism

The rapper posted anti-Semitic messages over the weekend, leading to his accounts being suspended. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dmR1Q3G

John Cleese to host new GB News TV show

The Fawlty Towers star will appear on the network alongside satirist Andrew Doyle from next year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6fVv3pM

Hundreds of pooches take paw-fect plunge in Cheltenham

Dogs and their owners from across the country took part in the annual event in Cheltenham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o4eDUpl

Protests in Iran: Two members of security forces killed

Two members of Iran's security forces are killed in protests sparked by the death of a young woman. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O1m6Yhx

Galar Gdański: Three killed in Poland as wave capsizes tourist boat

Officials think a wave from a nearby tug boat turned over the barge in a river in Gdansk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s8aOMK0

Centaurus Mall fire: Large blaze erupts at Islamabad shopping mall

A blaze breaks out at the Centaurus Mall in the Pakistani capital but no casualties are reported. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D2CBWqr

Nicola Sturgeon: I detest the Tories...but will try to work with Truss

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about working with the new PM. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/icaXSyb

Euro 2024 qualifying: England drawn with Italy, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland discover groups

England are drawn in the same group as Italy - the team that beat them in the Euro 2020 final - in qualifying for Euro 2024 in Germany. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8C4YTfK

Rugby World Cup: Wales 18-15 Scotland highlights - late penalty seals thriller

Watch highlights as Wales beat Scotland 18-15 after Keira Bevan converts a last-minute penalty following a thrilling match. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YUe7STP

Laura Kuenssberg: Glastonbury for weirdos, yes, but party conferences matter

The events allow millions to see on TV when flaws are exposed or progress revealed, writes Laura Kuenssberg. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zIuJFVM

Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker making last appearance as Time Lord

The Power Of The Doctor episode will end her time on the sci-fi series after five years in the lead role. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xdnZTHl

Peter Tobin: The horrific crimes of a serial killer

Tobin was only unmasked after his final victim was found hidden under the floorboards of a church. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QanJimD

Cost of living: Asthma charity warns of rising hospital admissions

A woman says she is unable to cut back on heating due to her and her daughter's lung conditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f4kQbyp

Men charged with murder over stabbing outside Coventry mosque

Haji Choudhary Rab Nawaz, 52, died after police were called to a fight on 2 October. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BATQ7sR

Crimean bridge: Excitement and fear in Ukraine after bridge blast

The sight of the crippled bridge is a morale boost - but fear remains, writes the BBC's Paul Adams. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PqfHhQR

Putin threats: How many nuclear weapons does Russia have?

A look at Russia's nuclear arsenal and basic guide to nuclear weapons and their destructive power. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0sh8tdN

Nicola Sturgeon says lack of contact from Liz Truss 'absurd'

The SNP leader says she has still not had a phone call from Liz Truss a month after she became PM. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5KPFgqC

Moors Murders: Search for Keith Bennett ends with no evidence found

Police end a search for Keith Bennett's body after finding no sign of human remains at the scene. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DO9I0te

Marshmallow ruling helps Loughborough firm in VAT fight

A company successfully argues its extra large mallows are a baking ingredient rather than a snack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7tcaVhq

Molly Russell father: Social media culture must change

The teenager's father Ian spoke to the BBC about what he wants families to learn from his daughter's story. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DPELS68

Alexei Navalny: Russia's jailed vociferous Putin critic

Russian anti-corruption campaigner Alexei Navalny has built up huge support on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hz73sr5

LIV Golf: No ranking points available at Bangkok and Jeddah, says OWGR

LIV Golf players will not be able to earn world ranking points at upcoming events in Bangkok and Jeddah, Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RFV68yb

Fat Bear Week: Race is on for Alaska's bulkiest bear

Alaskan bears stuffing themselves for the winter have gained a loving audience around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EpfMJtI

Children with limb difference to get 'life-changing' prosthetic arms

Families raise thousands to pay for functional Hero Arm prosthetics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yGLdkZn

Annie Ernaux: French writer wins Nobel Prize in Literature

The French writer wins for "the courage with which she uncovers the collective restraints of memory". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6OUkJMV

Eric Weinberg: Scrubs writer and producer charged with 18 sexual assaults