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Russian TV figures sanctioned by UK

A TV anchor and the boss of state-backed news channel RT are among the latest names to be sanctioned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ukm3Qgt

Shrewsbury maternity scandal: Police probe 600 cases of care

Their investigation into baby deaths and other failings in Shropshire is said to be "very much active". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sYK6dkO

Basingstoke deaths: Babysitter jailed for murdering child's parents

Stanley Elliott killed Geoffrey and Michelle Hibbert when they returned from a night out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kXbApt9

Covid: Tutoring cash to go straight to English schools in shake-up

The government axes its contract with a private company running the Covid catch-up scheme in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rag8jFJ

French intelligence chief Vidaud fired over Russian war failings

Gen Eric Vidaud loses his job as military intelligence boss for not predicting Russia's invasion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EhqnjA

Liz Truss visits India on same day as Sergei Lavrov

Rival trips seek to enlist Delhi's support over the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1DbndYr

Nigerian student's search for a new university after fleeing Ukraine

Chinaza, a Nigerian student, is scrambling to continue his studies since escaping the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N2TEz4X

Don't forget families like us, Covid bereaved tell inquiry chief

The head of the UK Covid inquiry, Baroness Hallett, is talking to people who lost loved ones in the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OJtszxd

Baby P: Mother Tracey Connelly approved for prison release

Tracey Connelly admitted causing or allowing the death of her son Peter in north London in 2007. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NrAJlWK

Boris Johnson must resign over lawbreaking at No 10 - Starmer

The Labour leader accuses Boris Johnson of misleading MPs over lockdown parties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aKBnmb1

University rugby player's 'heart and courage' praised

Maddy Lawrence, 20, who died from an infection after being tackled, is praised by family and friends. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XwkAK31

Shane Warne: Sir Elton John and Ed Sheeran lead tributes at emotional memorial

Sir Elton John, Ed Sheeran and a host of former cricketers lead tributes to Australia legend Shane Warne at a state memorial service. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o8vx4SQ

Ukraine War: Putin demands Mariupol surrender to end shelling

Comments come as satellite images show the devastation unleashed by Russia's bombardment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vbnkaFe

Germany warns on gas supply over Russia payment row

Germany takes the first step towards gas rationing as a payments row with Russia escalates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/asCAHdV

Shropshire baby deaths: The parents who lost babies

"I can still hear them saying, we can't hear the heartbeat" - one of the many parents on losing their child. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/motxLYe

Senior MP urges ministers to get a grip of £150 tax rebates

The council tax rebate scheme is due to come into force in April, but councils warn payments could be delayed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K5GF6sx

Does video show Russian prisoners being shot?

Ukrainian authorities investigate a video apparently showing Russian PoWs being shot in the legs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qR4HDPv

Kev Crane: Singing plumber signs Hollywood film deal

Kev Crane secured a record contract after being overheard singing while fitting a bathroom. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oVUiqsY

El Clasico: Match set to break women's crowd record - but is it a one off?

More than 90,000 tickets have been sold for Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final second leg with Real Madrid at the Nou Camp. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X7AwEot

Londonderry: 'Nothing untoward' found during security alert

Access to a Covid-19 testing centre was temporarily blocked due to the alert on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P5sHbXl

First England women's football captain honoured with plaque

Sheila Parker has played since she was 13 and captained the first England women's team in 1972. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bQx8TDU

Noel Clarke: Police not investigating sexual harassment claims

The Met Police say there is not enough evidence for a criminal investigation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MkRtDvu

Aljaž Škorjanec is leaving Strictly Come Dancing

The 32-year-old is calling it a day after nine years, he confirms on his Instagram account. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fOQKvb1

Teenage social media use linked to less life-satisfaction for some

Survey suggests teenagers may be more vulnerable to social media at particular ages, with heavy use a risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RzLabW1

How the feel-good film Coda caused an Oscars upset

Apple TV's film about the hearing daughter of a deaf family wasn't expected to win best film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e3CQWuj

Shanghai Covid: China announces largest city-wide lockdown

The financial hub will be locked down in two phases, in China's biggest city-wide lockdown yet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gpoS0Gz

Ukraine: No Russia regime change plans, says Blinken

The US secretary of state spoke after President Biden said Vladimir Putin should not remain in power. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B26C81P

El Salvador: State of emergency after 62 gang killings in a day

The 62 deaths recorded on Saturday make it the country's most violent 24-hour period for 30 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ldgkhl2

Dorset prisoner on run in underwear 'changes appearance'

Kyle Eglington assaulted a security officer in Poole before making off from a prison van, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pF7gL6c

The Apprentice winner Harpreet Kaur: Sometimes I don't realise how direct I am

Harpreet Kaur also tells BBC Breakfast that her sister is "definitely staying within the business". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zDWKRoB

Minister vows 'tougher guidelines' after schoolgirl strip-searched

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi says he will set out new policy after the "appalling" incident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FUV5XuH

Black man 'not dressed for climate' searched by Met police

Officers are heard in footage saying it was "odd" the man was wearing a coat in warm weather. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dbZKYfP

'Photography completely turned my life around'

Anna Pepper struggled with her mental health until she discovered a passion for taking pictures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rfjz6pt

Russian general Yakov Rezantsev killed in Ukraine

Western officials believe low morale among Russian troops is forcing generals to the battlefield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mbKPwYV

BBC Breakfast forced off air early by fire alarm

Roger Johnson and Rachel Burden were interviewing The Apprentice winner Harpreet Kaur at the time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wKZMoz5

Tracking the Ukrainian counter-attacks in maps

Russia says it is focusing on taking full control of the east of Ukraine as counter-attacks push its troops back in several areas of the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CncAhE0

Man and woman die in Nottingham house fire

An inquiry is under way after the house was "severely damaged" and nearby properties evacuated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ROu6rap

Sir Philip Pullman resigns as Society of Authors president after book row

Sir Philip Pullman says he cannot express personal opinions as president of the Society of Authors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lO7MQC0

Bridgerton: Mixed responses from critics to second series

The hit Netflix series is described as "less fun" with fewer sex scenes, but also "more dynamic". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X6lSsgW

FA Cup: Liverpool and Manchester City fans to be given 100 free buses for Wembley semi-final

The FA is to provide 100 free buses for fans attending the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Manchester City at Wembley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Aj6fRgz

‘P&O Ferries weren’t just jobs - they were our homes’

Former P&O employee John, who was made redundant suddenly, explains his anger with the operator. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qGVFMa6

Defiant Ukrainian troops tell Russians: 'Go home while you're still alive'

Quentin Sommerville and cameraman Darren Conway have spent time with two fighters since the very start. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yrA9FPS

David Amess killing: Suspect 'admitted terror crime to police'

A jury hears from the unarmed police officers who confronted the suspected killer of David Amess MP. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eEhfVT5

Next warns prices to rise by more than expected

The clothing and homeware retailer increases its predicted price rises for the second half of 2022. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wg9bQTm

Netflix boss Scott Stuber says Oscar best picture win would be the dream

Ahead of the ceremony, executive Scott Stuber says it would be "terrible" if Netflix killed cinema. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dIaFNUC

Biggleswade: Gordon Ramsay sends chef to help short-staffed school canteen

Rob Roy Cameron served up school dinners after kitchen manager Tina Clarke made a plea on BBC Radio. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q38Ri6H

P&O boss Peter Hebblethwaite asked if he is a 'shameless criminal'

P&O Ferries chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite issues a "late apology" after the on-the-spot sacking of 800 staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i4Frx72

Prince Harry: Parts of legal case to be kept secret, court says

The Duke of Sussex is challenging the government's decision to refuse him police security during visits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nGyr9e4

Spring Statement 2022: Chancellor announces 1p income tax cut by 2024

Taxes on working families will be cut by more than £330 per year, says Rishi Sunak. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mnWeKl

Deplorable scam emails fake fundraising for Ukraine

Action Fraud warns of fake emails asking for donations to victims of the war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TRfcSIX

George Montague: Tributes to 'oldest gay' campaigner after death at 98

Pride director Paul Kemp said George Montague was "a lovely spirit" who "died a happy man". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CsDLpoJ

War in Ukraine: 'Pets are getting left at train stations'

A photographer from the UK travels to western Ukraine to rescue pets displaced by war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XwDSgjx

'I was shocked to find out I now have four kidneys'

Transplant patient Stuart Middleton has both his kidneys - along with two he received from donors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PcuI6EK

UK to fully compensate postmasters who exposed scandal

Staff who uncovered the Post Office IT scandal but missed out on full compensation will get payouts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qBCc0l6

Terror alert level in Northern Ireland lowered

Secretary of State Brandon Lewis says the move from a severe to substantial level is based on MI5 intelligence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JSHhZyf

The hunt for superyachts of sanctioned Russian oligarchs

Wealthy Russians sanctioned by the US, EU and UK are having to find places they can keep their assets safe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eqTsVtf

Cherry West: From schoolboy Sam to drag teen

Sam Carlin, 15, found his passion for drag while on a family holiday in Lanzarote five years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S1sfKiJ

Birmingham pub bombings: Chris Mullin allowed to keep source secret

A court rules Chris Mullin may guard a source over the Birmingham pub bombings despite police pressure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tAQN4RD

'What a goal!' Young goalkeeper scores amazing long-range winner

A video of Charlie Clarke scoring from inside his own half is watched more than a million times. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zkOwT0N

Sabita Thanwani killing: Family pay tribute to 'irreplaceable angel'

Relatives of Sabita Thanwani say she was "ripped away from those who loved her so very dearly". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YmbwOjM

Sir David Amess MP murder trial hears of 'cold and calculated' killing

Ali Harbi Ali is on trial accused of murdering Sir David Amess MP at a constituency surgery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/75jICU0

Free-range eggs no longer available in UK due to bird flu

They will be relabelled "barn eggs" because hens have been kept inside for weeks to tackle bird flu. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mtnZVYw

Woman accused of murder after body find appears in court

Fiona Beal is accused of killing Nicholas Billingham between 30 October and 10 November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t3NQL0v

Fossil fuel rush due to war is madness - UN

UN Secretary General says climate goals are in danger if countries turn to coal because of Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A6EgIin

Murder arrest over Sabita Thanwani Clerkenwell death

Maher Maaroufe has been arrested on suspicion of murder over the death of Sabita Thanwani, 19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nZBfdp

Child Q: Hackney march over strip-searched girl

The 15-year-old schoolgirl was taken out of an exam and strip-searched by two female Met officers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k5jeOfq

Saudi Aramco ramps up investment to boost production

The state energy firm Saudi Aramco said it would increase investment after profits more than doubled in 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Sq9Mz4b

Murder charge after body found buried in Northampton garden

Fiona Beal has been charged with murder after being arrested at a hotel in Cumbria from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iWaqAKo

Sheffield boy steals Covid van then crashes it into car

The boy was arrested and the driver of the car was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xd58iLz

FA Cup: Nottingham Forest tribute to Hillsborough victims

Nottingham Forest and Liverpool will face each other in the FA Cup for the first time since 1989. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r8cbxTU

P&O Ferries' sackings were appalling, says Sunak

The government is examining the legality of the ferry firm's actions, the chancellor confirms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OfjBPhK

I will help with costs where I can, says Rishi Sunak

The chancellor says he will "stand by" people, as he faces pressure to act on rising living costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uvQpl7g

Ukraine conflict: Emotional reunion of Ukrainian sisters at UK airport

Iryna has been waiting anxiously to find out if her sister Olya and her family would make it to the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fUq92Lv

Ukraine war: Man rescued from Kharkiv rubble after shelling

A man is pulled alive from the rubble of a teaching building in Ukraine, after Russian shelling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SQyBOa1

Clerkenwell murder probe after woman, 19, dies

A woman has died after being found with serious injuries at a student halls in central London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ou1tCzR

Ireland chase win to put Six Nations pressure on France

Six Nations title hopefuls Ireland seek victory over Scotland on Saturday to pile the pressure on leaders France - match preview, team news and stats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/25jHQMN

Ukraine: Fire engine convoy leaves UK with vital supplies for firefighters

The 22 vehicles containing equipment offered from across the UK will reach Poland in three days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xi2Kwv0

Russians board International Space Station in Ukrainian colours

Three cosmonauts ditch the standard-issue Russian uniforms in an apparent show of solidarity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tQAHpfU

William and Kate setting off on Caribbean tour to mark jubilee

One of their first visits in Belize is cancelled after it was reportedly opposed by local residents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Sx8Bsb3

Covid: Rise in UK infections driven by BA.2 Omicron variant

One in 20 people infected, with high rates in elderly people who are due a spring Covid booster vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dRkr4J2

Zoe Ball and Kylie Minogue pull out of Comic Relief with Covid

Zoe Ball, Kylie Minogue and Joel Dommett will all miss Friday's Red Nose Day broadcast on BBC One. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t2sBGUj

British Sign Language set for legal recognition

A bill requiring public bodies to promote sign language is set to be passed by MPs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pACB05u

Chelsea to play Real Madrid in Champions League

Holders Chelsea face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, while Manchester City will play Atletico Madrid and Liverpool play Benfica. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gwmxtO5

P&O: Agency worker describes Cairnryan 'mystery bus tour'

Mark Canet-Baldwin was driven to a P&O dock and says he was kept in the dark about the situation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TY4inPb

Max Verstappen: 'A mistake or crash can happen in a blink'

Max Verstappen tells Newsbeat about retaining his title and not feeling the pressure to change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TEPqu1H

Sarah Everard: Wayne Couzens charged with indecent exposure

Sarah Everard's killer Wayne Couzens has been charged with four counts of indecent exposure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eFgbGa4

Peter Bowles: To The Manor Born actor dies aged 85

He was well known for starring opposite Penelope Keith in the BBC comedy, plus ITV's Victoria. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CkiM90R

UK to introduce Online Safety Bill

Under its rules, social networks could be fined or blocked if they fail to remove harmful content. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1wBJRyX

Music experts disagree in Ed Sheeran court case

Two music experts offer differing opinions on whether the star copied the work of another writer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DcB2ljn

St Patrick's Day: Police warning as public events return

Large parades are being held across Northern Ireland on Thursday for the first time in three years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Mw5tVfT

Ocado sales hit as workers return to the office

The online grocer says its sales have fallen in recent months as people revert to pre-pandemic habits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lZIL62J

Wayne Couzens: Met PCs deny sharing offensive messages with killer

PC Jonathon Cobban, PC William Neville and ex-officer Joel Borders will stand trial in July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/usoFN8j

'It's part of a CEO's job description to be relentless'

Karen Barrett, founder of financial advice platform Unbiased, shares her top tips for our CEO Secrets series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C5Hcq1F

Lancashire starlings form swirling whale-shaped murmuration

Thousands of starlings are captured in a mesmerising aerial display above a nature reserve. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kJB4lO5

Teddie Mitchell: Baby murderer's ex warned police he would kill

The ex-partner of Teddie Mitchell's killer says she "tried so hard to tell everybody what he was like". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ibA8vtg

Lighter started Paisley fire that killed three children

Investigators found that the blaze in Paisley in June 2020 began when bedding was set on fire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cRXoCFz

War in Ukraine: Surrogate babies wait for parents in Kyiv bomb shelter

At least 21 babies born through surrogacy are stuck waiting for their biological parents to take them home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kgiuY75

Spain skies turn orange after Saharan dust cloud sweeps over country

A large area was hit by the dust, which swept across the Mediterranean Sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Enz7gMP

Scott Hall: Tributes paid to WWE star Razor Ramon, who's died aged 63

Tributes have been paid by Triple H, Mick Foley and Shane McMahon, among others, to the '90s star. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AEV7Ocv

What sanctions are being imposed on Russia over Ukraine invasion?

Western nations have imposed severe sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nrtn1ZC

Couple injured in Alton Towers Smiler crash to marry

Leah Washington and Joe Pugh overcame severe injuries and continued dating after their recoveries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PdqxnUM

Lord Young barred from debate after falling asleep in Parliament

A Labour member of the House of Lords has been told off for falling asleep in the debating chamber. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0jXUWxb

Ukraine war: Silent streets in wiped out Donetsk town

Volnovakha, a town in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, has been decimated by fighting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rAcoJ7W

Petrol prices set to ease after hitting record highs

Fuel prices are expected to peak this week before falling due to the price of oil dropping globally. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cHpK2JV

Mass graves in Ukraine: Battered cities are digging makeshift burial sites

Street cleaners are collecting bodies as besieged locals resort to burying civilians in trenches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IRs0Top

Northern Lights: Powerful aurora borealis display above Scotland

The Northern Lights display comes as the chances of seeing the space weather are increased. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BlZaKsI

Inflation: Sports bras in, doughnuts out of cost of living measure

Pet collars and frozen Yorkshire puddings are other goods now used to measure changes in the cost of living. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nyfSMLl

Why I want to share my home with a Ukrainian refugee

John Rutherford has already hosted two refugees, and is open to offering a room to a Ukrainian. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pKyXLSv

Ukraine war: 'Sky turned red' as missiles hit Lviv military base

A witness to a deadly Russian attack on a Ukrainian military base describes the moment missiles struck the site. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yfw3zp0

No-one raised security concerns over Lord Lebedev with me, says Michael Gove

Minister says process to become peer is "rigorous" after questions about businessman's appointment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mTCHglJ

War in Ukraine: Russian forces accused of abducting second mayor

The news comes as Ukraine says Russia is trying to create "pseudo-republics" to break up the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E0bFnU4

Irbil attack: Missiles from Iran hit northern Iraqi city, US says

The missiles damaged buildings near the US consulate in Irbil, but no casualties have been reported. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DAM7PVw

Ukraine: Ireland's 'priority is humanitarian' as it takes 5,500 refugees

'Ireland has never experienced anything on this scale before', says Taoiseach Micheál Martin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LvqQ3Oj

Ukraine: Mark Drakeford attacks UK ministers' response

Wales' first minister strongly criticises UK government's handling of Ukrainian refugee crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AUeb3D7

Ukraine war: Pictures of war intensifying in third week

Images from Russia's invasion of Ukraine show a conflict turning deadlier nearly three weeks on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lJEMqh4

Maxime Cressy serves bizarre 26mph ace at Indian Wells against Christopher Eubanks

Maxime Cressy stuns his opponent Christopher Eubanks by serving a 26mph ace that catches the wind and drops on Eubanks' side of the net. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WTK16yN

Roman Abramovich: Premier League disqualifies Chelsea owner as director of club

The Premier League disqualifies Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich as a director of the club after the oligarch was sanctioned by the UK government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HcQutoI

Ukraine: Labour MP Rosena Allin-Khan helps aid effort

Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, MP for Tooting, says doctors in Ukraine fear a chemical attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W2dp7vK

Cost of living: Energy bills to rise 14 times faster than wages, says TUC

An analysis by the Trades Union Congress suggests bills will rise 14 times faster than pay this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r0ejpzw

Ukraine war: Protests after Russians 'abduct' Melitopol mayor

The president accuses the Russians of "moving to a new stage of terror" as Melitopol residents protest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eDKJW1w

Petrol price hits new record above £1.60 a litre

As fuel prices reach fresh highs, one coach travel business says some services are becoming unviable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WxewakQ

Katy Perry wins in Dark Horse copyright appeal

Perry will no longer have to pay the rapper Flame $2.8m after an appeals court ruled in her favour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lKwAIR7

Ukraine maps: At-a-glance guide to the Russia war

Russian troops have expanded their offensive as they continue attempts to cut off the capital Kyiv. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nadkxEZ

Redditch Asda stabbing: Boy, 14, charged with murder

Three more arrests are made on Thursday in connection with the murder investigation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OQqwAl6

Sesame Street star Emilio Delgado dies aged 81

The actor played shop owner Luis, a character who was praised for not conforming to Latino stereotypes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mgXeuRW

SNP chief Ian Blackford dismisses resignation rumours

The SNP's Westminster leader insisted that party MPs are behind him in "getting on with the job". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZgoGDdY

What is a war crime, and could Putin be prosecuted over Ukraine?

If Russia has carried out war crimes in Ukraine, how could Putin or senior officers be brought to justice? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rtasWvw

What is a thermobaric or vacuum bomb?

What is a thermobaric or vacuum bomb, and why is Russia using them in the war in Ukraine? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XCZcxp9

Farmers warn Ukraine war will hit UK food prices

Farmers are calling for urgent government action to help them produce enough to feed the nation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4u1Bh8E

Tikhanovskaya: Fate of Ukraine and Belarus interconnected

The Belarus opposition leader says the fates of her country, her jailed husband and Ukraine are entwined. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8uBmldq

Children's social care generates excessive profits - report

The competition watchdog calls the market for children's home and foster care places "dysfunctional". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H8GUQM

A Russian woman considers leaving her country behind

As Western companies leave Russia, Moscow residents worry about the future. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fyES8iX

Olivier Awards: Eddie Redmayne's Cabaret leads nominations

A West End revival of the musical, starring Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley, is up for 11 prizes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/byFCKVq

Australia floods: PM Morrison to declare a national emergency

The floods have been described as a "once in 500-years event" and have left 20 people dead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/92Bn34j

Endurance: 'Finest wooden shipwreck I've ever seen'

Marine archaeologist Mensun Bound describes the wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton's sunken polar ship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Vw7aGli

UK soldier AWOL amid fears he is heading to Ukraine

The 19-year-old left his Windsor barracks at the weekend, an Army source confirms to the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OBzbUYw

11-year-old travels 750 miles to safety by himself

Hassan travelled 1,200km to Slovakia with two bags, a passport and his relatives' phone number. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t0M9k3W

Clive Myrie: The Ukrainians I met are not about to give up

The presenter reflects on the indomitable locals he met in Kyiv - convinced they would defeat the Russians. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PSWnOEq

Ukraine conflict: How reliant is the world on Russia for oil and gas?

Russia says it may cut off gas supplies if countries decided to ban Russian oil. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6zNnrmv

War in Ukraine: President Zelensky posts video from office in Kyiv

The Ukrainian president reveals his location in Kyiv in a new video shared on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DNgpe2z

Glass Animals: UK band's hit Heat Waves sets new record to top US chart

The Oxford group's hit Heat Waves finally reaches number one after 59 weeks, the longest ever ascent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fuhWqtK

Morgan Wallen wins Academy of Country Music award after racism controversy

Morgan Wallen wins a major country music award a year after controversy over use of racist language. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jOMWNYT

'World-first' heart-thymus transplant success for Easton

Doctors hope the pioneering procedure, believed to be a world first, marks a new chapter for transplant surgery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ROjs9AY

Scans reveal how Covid may change the brain

Even after a mild infection, the overall size of the brain had shrunk, researchers found. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gwS4CrG

Lynda Baron: Open All Hours actress dies aged 82

The actress played Nurse Gladys Emmanuel opposite Ronnie Barker and Sir David Jason in the sitcom. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fYS1EW3

Ukraine conflict: UK charity appeal donations pass £100m

More than £1m an hour is donated in the four days since 15 aid agencies launched their appeal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WNVEGJM

Corrie Mckeague would binge-drink after friend's death - inquest

An inquest is being held after Corrie Mckeague vanished after a night out in Suffolk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Qi7ZOLV

A small Ukrainian city becomes a waypoint for thousands on the move

At the central train station in Lviv, many thousands arrive after fleeing bombed out cities further east. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TvWrqEg

How many refugees have fled Ukraine and where are they going?

The EU says up to four million people may try to escape the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kqySHPL

Shell defends 'difficult' decision to buy Russian crude oil

The oil giant confirmed it made a purchase of Russian crude oil on Friday but said it had "no alternative". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/phYxlsQ

Five ways the Ukraine war could push up prices

Prices for everyday items could go up at a time when the cost of living is already rising. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W5AaETw

Ukraine war: Investigate claim PM intervened to help Evgeny Lebedev get peerage, says Starmer

Sir Keir expresses concern over reports PM helped Evgeny Lebedev join the Lords amid security fears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WRspQTg

Ukraine parts shortage hits Oxford mini production

Production at Plant Oxford is stopping until 18 March due a shortage of parts from Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YrGIJ7f

'They thought he was too young for heart disease'

A mother whose son died from heart disease urges parents to know the signs and trust their instincts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0rLSaIm

War in Ukraine: Thousands of pro-Russia Serbs march in Belgrade

Flags and flares are paraded through the Serbian capital, as marchers show support for Moscow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BUDauCK

Derriford Hospital: Plymouth woman 'blown over by helicopter' before death

Police continue to investigate the death of an 87-year-old woman at Derriford Hospital on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fQCdyL3

War in Ukraine: Russian helicopter shot down by missile

The video, shared by Ukrainian armed forces, shows the helicopter being hit by a missile. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ySQmXbp

Unvaccinated women in Scotland can resume IVF

The Scottish government paused treatment for patients who were not fully vaccinated in January. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RB8Yd0f

Clive and Valerie Warrington: Son charged with murdering parents in court

William Warrington has appeared before magistrates over the deaths of Clive and Valerie Warrington. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8IjsL9A

Toxteth shooting: Man charged after girl shot at bus stop

An 18-year-old man is charged with attempted murder after a 15-year-old girl was shot on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QqWeGdP

Ukraine war: Why Kherson and Mariupol are key to Russian success

There are both strategic and historical reasons why the offensive in southern Ukraine is vital for Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Zb5rEQn

Nuclear plant: How dangerous was the attack and what is the risk in Ukraine?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine poses serious safety concerns at its nuclear power plants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z7qTamv

Andy Murray back with Ivan Lendl who helped him win Wimbledon, US and Olympic titles

Ivan Lendl and Andy Murray are getting back together again, with the two due to start work in the United States next month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u04VBDk

WATCH: Russian TV staff walk off set after final broadcast

Channel TV Rain stops operating after coming under pressure over its coverage of the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fWMzLXQ

Glastonbury 2022: Paul McCartney, Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar to headline

Sir Paul McCartney will top the bill on the Pyramid Stage, a week after his 80th birthday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vDTbjR4

RT: Russian-backed TV news channel disappears from UK screens

The TV news network disappears as a result of sanctions imposed by the European Union. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nYWopLI

In pictures: Ukraine donations pile high across the UK

Volunteers are working everywhere from salons to car parks - but some have been overwhelmed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NRVHfpc

Ukrainian mothers resort to giving birth in hospital basements

As Russia's invasion continues, Ukrainian hospitals are forced to move their maternity wards underground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PvpHGse

Ukraine conflict: Reporter takes cover as blast lights up Kyiv's sky

Watch the moment a huge explosion happens just as Charlie D'Agata from CBS News finishes his report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ilzgij8

OneWeb: UK satellite firm suspends use of Russian rockets

The board of London-based OneWeb, part-owned by the UK government, votes to stop using Soyuz rockets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RiQHb5G

Middlesbrough's Beating Heart art installation made permanent

The installation has returned to Middlesbrough's skyline after touring the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PB7RL9n

Ukraine invasion: Are Russia's attacks war crimes?

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, does what we’re witnessing amount to war crimes? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wLZUB9r

Atherstone ball game returns for 822nd year after pandemic break

The traditional Shrove Tuesday game involves people competing on the streets for a leather ball. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O8wvRZS

Ukraine conflict: Airbus, ExxonMobil and Boeing take action over Russia ties

The planemaker joins oil giant ExxonMobil and Boeing as the latest corporate giants to sever links. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MSXB1Gw

Southern rail: Driver killed by passing train after leaving cab

The train driver left his cab in a spot he wouldn't normally be expected to, investigators said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W4cF0so

Nigerian student in Ukraine: 'They said black people should walk'

Nigerian student Jessica Orakpo tells the BBC about the racism she faced trying to flee Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wtR6CED

Louis Tomlinson, Nick Cave and Franz Ferdinand pull Russian tour dates

The One Direction star is among those to postpone Moscow shows due to the conflict in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6dKayD2

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/o9sDraV

Ukraine: 'How much longer until this is over?'

Burning buildings and cars destroyed in Donetsk after the separatist-controlled city is shelled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TjEtwvM

Southend: Prince Charles to present city status document

Southend is to become a city later in memory of the area's former MP Sir David Amess. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ulaHQif