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'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

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

The Los Angeles County District Attorney says Eric Weinberg allegedly lured women to photo shoots. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LlHTYP9

Heysham explosion: Man jailed for killing boy, 2, in gas blast

Two-year-old George Hinds was killed in the Heysham blast caused by Darren Greenham cutting a gas pipe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UO32jE5

'Miracle' rescue of horse stuck in septic tank on Skye

Nikki Veen said her local community on Skye rallied around the rescue of her Irish Cob O'Malley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ILWYsdC

Liz Truss speech: PM pledges to get country through 'stormy days'

Liz Truss admits her economic policies will cause disruption but says "the status quo is not an option". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mBl8IQF

Average two-year mortgage rate highest for 14 years

A typical two-year fixed rate deal has breached the 6% mark for the first time since November 2008. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CrxbSnU

Lost Bristol 'wonder pup' stuns owner after city adventure

Rescue dog Pip went missing on a walk but managed to navigate the 4.6 miles home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7ncpTej

Former whisky shop worker returns to buy company

Entrepreneur Iain McClune is acquiring the firm behind Edinburgh-based retailer Royal Mile Whiskies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Dwz8yPd

Benefits: Who receives them and how much do they cost?

The government will not commit to increasing benefits in line with rising prices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oVt1zvH

The fans who solved the clues to unearth musician's new album

Erland Cooper planted the master tape in peaty soil at a secret location then gave clues to its location. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gVZUNos

World's largest Pokémon collection could sell for £300k

After 25 years of catching 'em all, the seller's haul of more than 20,000 items will now be sold. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6kNBbRA

I'm still in favour of lower tax for high earners, says Liz Truss

But Liz Truss says she is not currently contemplating trying again to get rid of the 45p tax rate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IRoEZfV

Ukraine war: Liberated town shows human cost of Russia's defeat

The BBC's Orla Guerin finds desolate scenes in Lyman, a town Ukraine recaptured from Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xhRtLlB

Mortgage rates still rising as big lenders revise deals

The average rate of a new two-year fixed rate mortgage is 6% as the UK's biggest lenders change prices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dM89YL2

Education: New Wales GCSEs to put less emphasis on exams

Plans are to change the names and teaching of some subjects, including science and Welsh language. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ftyivZg

Jim Redmond: Tributes paid after death of Derek Redmond's father

Jim Redmond, who famously helped his injured son Derek cross the 400m finish line at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, has died aged 81. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m4pLtRu

WATCH: Coyote strays into California school toilets

The animal was given the nickname "Wile E." after the Warner Brothers character. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Tl3z4tb

Tory conference: Liz Truss declines to say she trusts Kwasi Kwarteng

The prime minister was asked several times if she trusts Kwasi Kwarteng with future policy decisions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1FID3wS

How the late Hilaree Nelson inspired women mountaineers

Fellow climbers saddened by her death in the Himalayas recall an inspirational figure to a generation of women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ajlxFec

Vodafone and Three in merger talks

The third and fourth largest mobile phone networks reportedly hope to strike a deal by the end of the year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gKmdrCI

Cancer-affected women offered skin-tone soft prosthetics

Women of colour being treated at a London hospital can now choose a "softie" to match their skin tone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4AWeYNX

Ukraine war: Questions over France's weapons supply to Kyiv

Paris's relative absence in its supply of weapons to Ukraine leaves eastern European countries wary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nD2weca

Water rebates for some customers after £150m fines for missing targets

Thames Water and Southern Water are hardest hit and will have to return almost £80m to customers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kxmp2PI

Man City 6-3 Man Utd: Erik ten Hag criticises 'unacceptable' lack of belief

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says his side "let the fans down" in an "unacceptable" 6-3 defeat by rivals Manchester City. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DSYbCW8

Bruno Lage: Wolves sack manager after defeat by West Ham

Bruno Lage is sacked as manager of Wolves after 16 months in charge following Saturday's defeat at West Ham United. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P4G3soV

BBC blames 'technical glitches' for PM interview interruption

BBC presenter Laura Kuenssberg apologised to viewers for the temporary blackout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MGjkHS9

Ground should have been laid for tax cuts, admits Liz Truss

But the prime minister says she sticks by her mini budget, despite a bad reaction from the markets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SoIRxDW

Liu Jingyao and Liu Qiangdong: Chinese billionaire sexual assault case settled in US

A closely-watched case where business titan Richard Liu was accused of rape was settled hours before trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4vL0rHl

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says it is a 'dark day' for football after Indonesian stadium disaster

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says it is a "dark day" for football after at least 125 people are killed in a crush at a match in Indonesia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OIFsL9m

Kwarteng did not share tax insights at party - Tory chairman

The Tory chairman defends the chancellor over claims he discussed future spending plans with financiers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U6SfnAT

Mark Mardell reveals he has Parkinson's disease

The former BBC presenter jokes he is "getting used to being the quietest person in the room". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RZAxnCz

Remains of WW2 pilot buried 78 years after fatal flight

Flight Sergeant William Robert Stephen Hurrell's remains were discovered in the Netherlands in 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G9xpl7r

Ukraine war: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant chief detained by Russians - Kyiv

The boss of Europe's biggest nuclear plant was blindfolded and led away by Russian troops, Ukraine says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5ac7DCG

Lev Tahor: Jewish sect leaders arrested in Mexico jungle raid freed

The release is the latest twist in events surrounding the group after a dramatic breakout in Mexico. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kEr74Cj

Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham: Gunners beat 10-man rivals to extend lead at top of Premier League

Thomas Partey, Gabriel Jesus and Granit Xhaka score as Arsenal overcome 10-man Tottenham to go four points clear at the top of the Premier League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l9c0Y3u

Tesla boss Elon Musk presents humanoid robot Optimus

The tech billionaire claims the robot will change the future of physical work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hDXuO7f

Storm Ian: Protests as Cuba capital Havana remains in darkness

Cuba's capital lost power when Hurricane Ian hit days ago, and parts still remain in the dark. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PdcjQ7A