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Bellator v Rizin: AJ McKee on his father, being a 'teddy bear' and the Pitbull trilogy

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