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Benjamin Kiplagat: Ugandan athlete stabbed to death in Kenya - reports

Benjamin Kiplagat, 34, reached the semi-finals of the 2012 London Olympics in the 3,000m steeplechase. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sdmO52b

Nigel Lythgoe denies abusing Paula Abdul as sexual assault lawsuit looms

The American singer alleges multiple instances of assault while the pair worked together, which Mr Lythgoe denies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JNymduT

Croydon house fire: Police try to identify men killed

Three men have died and another is in a life-threatening condition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TCXP6Al

Photographer stops time to snap butterflies and birds

Andrew Fusek Peters says he takes more than 10,000 images to get one butterfly sequence in focus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/x5IiNJ0

Bibby Stockholm discrimination report 'published in error'

The report found housing asylum seekers on the Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset was discriminatory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h5r3tSc

Dominic Thiem's Brisbane International victory interrupted by poisonous snake on court

A poisonous snake interrupts play during Dominic Thiem's match against James McCabe at the Brisbane International. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7HdDzKE

M5: E-scooter rider arrested on motorway hard shoulder

A 29-year-old man faces three charges, including being a learner driver on a motorway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MJcLpPR

Jack Grealish: Man City footballer's Cheshire home targeted by burglars

Police were called to the Manchester City footballer's home after reports of a burglary on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YrTJd2n

Metallics, polka dots, short shorts - trends that will rule 2024

The colours, fabrics and designs which are likely to define our looks for the next 12 months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SduaK5c

Wolfgang Schäuble: Merkel's no-nonsense finance minister dies aged 81

Although never chancellor, Wolfgang Schäuble was one of Germany's most influential politicians. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gsHJ3f2

Japan: Takashimaya apologises for 807 collapsed Christmas cakes

Luxury retailer Takashimaya has apologised, but how the hundreds of cakes collapsed remains unknown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lQcdbHR

Amazon Prime Video to have ads in UK from February

The "limited" ads will feature in content unless people pay £2.99 a month to remove them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7G1Sjlg

James May 'wouldn't rule out' new shows with Clarkson and Hammond

The presenter says he "wouldn't rule out" new projects with his Grand Tour co-hosts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aYN1OX9

US hits Iran-backed militias in Iraq after attack

The US says the "necessary and proportionate" strikes came after a drone attack on a US airbase. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ksZ9CjX

Boxing Day Bibury village duck race set to go 'international'

Hundreds of tourists will gather at the River Coln to watch the race, which will be live-streamed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0xbpnWm

Tory MP Mike Freer's office hit by suspected arson attack

A fire broke out at the north London office of Mike Freer MP on Christmas Eve, police have confirmed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MrW1gHt

Awni Eldous: The Palestinian boy who found YouTube fame after death

Awni Eldous, who ran a small gaming channel, was one of the first Palestinian children to be killed in the war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Dgv79Cf

Second arrest after Banksy artwork removal

Second man arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage after road sign featuring work by street artist Banksy was removed from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZHUdaJB

British Home Children: Antique box tells heart-breaking history

The pictures found inside an antique box tell the heart-breaking history of the British Home Children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Rqe9uX

Two teenagers killed in three-vehicle crash in Cramlington

An 18-year-old and a 15-year-old died and two other males were seriously injured, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/70aVjlL

Weather warnings as snow hits northern Scotland

A yellow warning for snow and ice covering Aberdeen, Inverness and the north is in place until 15:00. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e52oRlU

Banksy: Council calls in police to find Peckham art worth up to £500,000

One gallery owner has told the BBC he believes the artwork could be worth up to £500,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KVJYPEG

UK travel: Congestion expected amid Christmas rush

Millions are travelling by road, rail and ferry on one of the busiest days of the year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WQO2XbS

Alabama mother with rare double womb gives birth to two babies in two days

An Alabama woman gives birth to a pair of girls after a "one-in-a-million" dicavitary pregnancy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IcUTGuD

Rail fares in England to rise by 4.9% in March

The rise is below inflation but comes after a year of disruption for passengers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RivSEyz

Stunned Prague students mourn and no-one mentions killer

A shrine appears outside a university building for the 14 students murdered in Prague's Old Town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L4nU8OD

PDC World Championship 2024: Luke Littler says he has been 'non-stop' since 18-months-old

Luke Littler, the 16-year-old who has taken the PDC World Championships by storm this year, says he's been playing "non-stop" since he was 18 months old. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qpy87mj

European Super League: New proposal launched for European competition

The company who backed the European Super League, A22, launches a new proposal for men's and women's European Competitions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lTzuJLP

Penny Mordaunt says Boris Johnson's Covid WhatsApp messages went missing

MP Penny Mordaunt tells the Covid inquiry messages to Boris Johnson and Michael Gove went missing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FLYGTdJ

Sports Personality of the Year 2023: Mary Earps wants 'to change the world'

England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps wants "to change the world" after being named Sports Personality of the Year 2023. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V05YtdK

Europe and US extend trade truce over Trump tariffs

The Biden administration pauses levies on EU steel and aluminium until after the US election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GpRjla5

Schools should involve parents on pupils' gender identity - guidance

Parents should usually be told if their child wants to change gender identity at school, says new guidance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xnOlGM9

Insomniac: Spider-Man 2 PlayStation studio victim of huge hack

Apparent details of Insomniac's upcoming Wolverine game and private company data appear online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3unzwZk

Gazans trapped in church fear being shot, says relative

Two women were killed inside the Holy Family Church by sniper fire, a top Catholic cleric says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f7ySNKj

Hot-flushes menopause drug Veoza approved in UK

Veoza, or fezolinetant, a non-hormonal daily pill, works on the brain's temperature-control centre. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JD6iwuZ

Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper in 'very serious condition' in hospital

Former political adviser Derek Draper, 56, has been living with extreme complications from Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1MxfWYl

Seven-stone turkey dog used to guard Somerset flock

Farmer employs sheepdogs between August and December to guard his 600 free range turkeys. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iWgT1hS

Queensland sees flooding after near record rainfall

Thousands of people in the north of the state have been urged to move to higher ground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XknoqRv

Samer Abu Daqqa: Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza drone strike

Samer Abu Daqqa died of wounds after a drone strike while working for Al Jazeera at a school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VdvpsiO

Nearly 300 cross English Channel in small boats on single day

The Home Office says 292 migrants crossed to the UK from France in seven boats on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2n8j9l4

Ilkeston: Murder arrest after group hit by van in town centre

Police say a man was killed and two others injured when they were struck in a Derbyshire town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/InuiV86

Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86

Sheikh Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah had led the country for the last three years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Plt0HG5

Sam Ryder eyes up number one with You're Christmas to Me

The Eurovision star's festive single has been climbing the charts - but you might not have heard it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f1vdADe

Gaynor Lord: Police ‘can’t explain’ why Norwich mum left work early

It has been a week since the married mother-of-three's belonging were found scattered across a park. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yeDHCg3

Beijing subway crash leaves 102 with broken bones

The impact of the collision, which occurred during heavy snowfall, caused some carriages to detach. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f9XtxK3

Mobo Awards: Little Simz and Stormzy dominate nominations

Central Cee, PinkPantheress, J Hus and Raye also feature heavily in the UK's premier black music awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uvXw9od

What do we know so far about missing Norwich mum Gaynor Lord?

The married mother-of-three whose belongings were found by a river has been missing for six days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BiAV2OM

Premier League: Man City vs Spurs referee Simon Hooper 'devastated' by late mistake, says Howard Webb

Simon Hooper "devastated" after not giving Manchester City a late advantage in their 3-3 draw with Tottenham, says refereeing chief Howard Webb. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pV7aULv

Shohei Ohtani: Japanese star agrees to defer majority of Los Angeles Dodgers deal

Shohei Ohtani agrees to defer the majority of his $700m (£557m) deal with Los Angeles Dodgers, according to multiple US sources including the MLB. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q6oMplT

Bourne: Murder arrests after death of eight-week-old baby

A 23-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder, police say from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rdfxXj4

Train ticket websites warned over drip pricing

The rail regulator has written to seven third-party sites over concerns their fees are not clear enough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ck7IU16

Reality TV star Honey Boo Boo pays tribute to sister who dies aged 29

Anna Cardwell, known as Chickadee, co-starred on the family reality TV show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dyl0Kfr

Watch Ukraine's Zelensky having animated chat with Hungary's Orban

The Ukrainian president met the Hungarian PM at the inauguration of Argentina's new president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cyxz4pt

US Catholic priest dies after attack in Nebraska church

A suspect was arrested at the scene of the crime in a small Nebraska community. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ovs1UAC

Doncaster couple bring 'joy and cheer' with Wonka décor

Michael and Paul Fenning say their home is "keeping Christmas magic alive". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n2wHhXE

'Loud rumbling sound' as earthquake hits Highlands

The event was felt just before 15:30 on Saturday in parts of the region and in the Inner Hebrides. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FQSr7V6

Rwanda asylum bill is too weak to be a deterrent, says Robert Jenrick

The ex-immigration minister says the PM's bill to revive the asylum scheme "doesn't do the job". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hwEzvLC

Chris Evert: 18-time Grand Slam singles champion says cancer has returned

Tennis legend Chris Evert says her cancer has returned, two years after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B9ARsFV

Coil fitting wait leaves woman in excruciating pain

Patients in one health board area are waiting up to nine months for a coil fitting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W6QPnis

Unesco: Italian opera singing gets cultural heritage status

The four-centuries-old art mixing costume, drama and music joins other global customs and traditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zIuvdK9

Folkestone hit-and-run: Manhunt after boy, 7, killed

A vehicle drove off after a crash in Folkestone which left a boy dead, Kent Police says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o5yQSV7

UAE extradites British trader Sanjay Shah to Denmark

The money Danish authorities are seeking to recoup over fraud charges amounts to nearly 0.5% of the country's entire GDP. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AsgtMZb

GTA 6 trailer boosts streams for Tom Petty Song

Tom Petty's b-side track Love Is A Long Road has seen a near 37,000% increase in streams on Spotify. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V0wCI9X

Rufus Sewell, 56, engaged to actress Vivian Benitez, 26

Sewell, who played Jasper in the festive film The Holiday, has been married twice before. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3NfewMD

Jamie Foxx makes first public appearance after illness

The actor has been missing from the public eye since April 2023, as he battled an undisclosed life-threatening condition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SU9a1ku

British Fashion Awards 2023: The best red carpet looks in pictures

Celebrities including Pamela Anderson and Gwyneth Paltrow graced the red carpet in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dp9Q7K1

Moles: Bath nightclub where Oasis and Radiohead cut their teeth to shut

Bath's most popular music venue, Moles, says it can't continue due to the cost of living crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mP4zHWA

World War Two bomb detonated off coast of Denmark

The 130kg bomb got caught in a fisherman's net and had to be detonated by the Danish Navy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ys7v6J9

Billie Eilish hits back at sexuality questions

The singer sarcastically thanks US magazine Variety for "outing" her during a red carpet interview. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fzx5Mm7

Therese Coffey: Brain abscess from stress left me 'close to dying'

The Suffolk MP spent a month in hospital in 2018 and had to rebuild "aspects" of her memory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/byIw3j0

UK weather forecast: Are we set for more snow?

The BBC's Matt Taylor looks at the days ahead, as many parts of the UK are hit by icy conditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OdXM4F2

Claudia Winkleman quits BBC Radio 2 show

The Strictly Come Dancing host tells listeners she wants to spend more time with her daughter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36DIiXO

Villa Park: Forty-six men charged after officers hurt in clashes

Forty-five out of 46 Legia Warsaw fans are due before a special magistrates' court, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ezqchir

Pope Francis calls for end to fossil fuels at COP28 in Dubai

In a message to the summit in Dubai, the Pope urges the world to move away from coal, oil and gas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rB4MZqh

Train strikes: When are the walkouts in December?

Train drivers are holding rolling walkouts in December in a long-running row over pay and conditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ETP3C6a

Women's Nations League: Lauren Hemp eyes 50th cap in crucial England match

England forward Lauren Hemp says it would be "incredible" to win her 50th cap at Wembley Stadium in the Women's Nations League on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HF5acm4

Hemp eyes 50th cap in crucial Nations League game

England forward Lauren Hemp says it would be "incredible" to win her 50th cap at Wembley Stadium in the Women's Nations League on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HF5acm4

Newsnight: BBC News chief says Newsnight cuts reflects changing audience habits

More than 30 jobs are closing at Newsnight as part of a string of changes to save money. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D29R1m8

Aretha's sons awarded homes via handwritten will found in couch

The star's sons had previously argued over whether a will found in the star's couch was valid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fr4jkJp

Bake Off winner relieved to finally talk about victory

The winner says after a buttercream flop trying not to blab about his victory was "challenging". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Sp6aUq5

Robert De Niro tells Gotham Awards his speech was edited without his knowledge

The actor says the speech he was reading was edited, removing critical comments about Donald Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uwDfx7m

Hughie and Freddie: Fundraising teen on moment he got cancer all-clear

Hughie was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2020, and has gone on to raise thousands with best friend Freddie. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O8y5ZNk

Samuel Paty: Six French teenagers on trial over teacher's murder

The suspects are accused of inciting the murder and pointing out the teacher to the killer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UXLm8n7

Potholes: AA advises drivers to avoid puddles to limit vehicle damage

The AA blames the increase in pothole-related problems on poor weather and recent storms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iL4b86o

Bellingham breaks Ronaldo scoring record as Real go top

Jude Bellingham scores his 14th goal of the season as Real Madrid return to the top of La Liga with a 3-0 victory at lowly Cadiz. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vmTAzl3

CM Punk: WWE star makes shock return at Survivor Series

After an acrimonious split with the company in 2014, the 45-year-old returns at an event in Chicago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5bKLmzC

Metropolitan Police officer charged with attempted rape

The alleged offences are said to have happened in 2013, the force says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rkycsjm

Hackney man who caused killer crash wanted for jail recall

Gerald Cotter was jailed in 2017 for causing a crash in London in which a young motorcyclist died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eln5gVv

Badshah: Bollywood rapper says fame can be uncomfortable

As he prepares for his UK tour, the Bollywood rapper opens up about fame and his mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ewo1y5R

Watch: Police bodycam captures traffic stop marriage proposal

Officers helped with staging the surprise proposal, pulling over the couple in Wisconsin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WTQj5Jn

West Midlands Police: More scrutiny for force after heavy criticism

The force's investigative work is not leading to satisfactory results for victims, inspectors say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wbPJH7j

Fairytale Of New York star MacGowan out of hospital

The Pogues star's wife says they're "eternally grateful" to the staff who cared for him in Dublin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AOcvkra

Moment car flew before exploding at US-Canada border crossing

Surveillance video shows the speeding vehicle go airborne before an explosion that killed two people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0jKx6r1

Lionel Scaloni: Argentina's World Cup-winning boss says he may resign

Argentina's World Cup-winning boss Lionel Scaloni says he is considering resigning after five years in the role. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WBnwU6I

Ferrari chairman John Elkann says team '100%' moving in right direction

Chairman John Elkann "couldn't be happier" about the prospects of Ferrari returning to the top of F1 under Frederic Vasseur. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rAVsE9S

OpenAI: Microsoft wants changes after Sam Altman debacle

Microsoft's CEO responds to the chaos at OpenAI, where the boss's sacking has caused a staff revolt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uK0e6Qp

'I had to cut up old clothes to use as period pads'

Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WP0h8Di

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers to drill new tunnels for trapped India workers

A week after a tunnel collapsed in northern India, officials consider fresh approaches to reach workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XzBPoKG

Chris Mason: Jeremy Hunt looks likely to cut taxes - the question is where?

The focus of the Autumn Statement is expected to be on business taxes and growing the economy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZHeKB03

Yousaf says he was not misled by Matheson over £11k iPad bill

On Tuesday Matheson told First Minister Humza Yousaf his sons racked up the £11,000 bill, not parliamentary work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0G1TsB8

Cornwall shaken by 2.7 magnitude earthquake

The tremor was felt by people across west Cornwall, who say it was like thunder or an avalanche. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pOESWhG

Glastonbury 2024 tickets sell out in under an hour

Those who missed out will now have to wait for re-sale dates for the world-famous festival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PEJydlK

China navy used sonar pulses against divers, Australia says

Canberra says naval divers suffered injuries following a high-seas encounter with a Chinese warship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DHxrP0e

Elon Musk's Starship rocket to make second flight

The vehicle's maiden flight in April ended when it exploded four minutes after leaving the ground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rOJ29jC

Taylor Swift 'devastated' as fan dies before show

The pop star gave out water bottles to fans during the concert in Brazil, amid sweltering heat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/szZOmSv

Wales football fans arrested in Armenia ahead of qualifier

About 1,200 supporters travelled to capital Yerevan ahead of the European Championships qualifier from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qMf7TY6

Bouncy castle tragedy: Firm charged after six children killed

Wind gusts blew away a castle during a primary school fair in Tasmania, Australia, almost two years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zDoacXT

David Bowie tour photographs on show in Nailsworth exhibition

Photos of the pop megastar which were taken by a childhood friend are on show in a new exhibition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Gxboeyd

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins says husband's sugar job no conflict

Victoria Atkins says she has always been absolutely "scrupulous" in declaring her interests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3957zED

Dartmoor Zoo welcomes 'world's rarest big cat'

Fredo the Amur leopard is now registered on a zoological "dating site" as part of a breeding programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YwAdiQ7

Harry Styles haircut reveal lights up fan debate

The former One Direction star confirms his famous mop top is History - and fans have strong thoughts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/om7Kuye

Labour united despite Gaza resignations, says John Healey

The shadow defence secretary says Labour is not a protest party after 10 frontbenchers rebelled in the Commons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AnoqXVr

Jammu: At least 36 die after bus falls into India gorge

More than 50 passengers were on board when a bus skidded off a road in the Himalayas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aTysvCw

Can government claim credit for fall in inflation?

The government says it has helped slow prices, but economists argue global factors are responsible. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CAY5ak2

Hounslow fire: Investigation continues after death of family

The adults who lived at the property were named locally as Aroen Kishen and his wife Seema. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9mEnQ43

WATCH: Cameron's return surprises BBC's on-air political correspondent

Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman looked like he'd seen a ghost on BBC Breakfast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QM4WOUX

Suella Braverman, the ex-head girl who took on political battles

She has lost her job as home secretary after accusing the Met Police of bias in the policing of protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BEgP17Y

Newark: Investigation into large industrial waste fire

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service says it will work with partners to determine the cause. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ywTRHkz

Middlesbrough Council defends charging landlord £43,000

Gareth Stobart says the council is charging over £800 for each bedroom in a block of student flats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nazVFjM

We Were There: 'I'm no ruddy hero'

Alfred “Barney” Barnett joined the RAF after his mother’s house was bombed and he decided it was time to fight back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IMcHNDC

Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by first air attack in 52 days, say authorities

Elsewhere, near the Black Sea port of Odesa, there were reports of at least two missile attacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VTrjBqP

Microsoft Teams and Xbox down for some in UK and Europe

Users are complaining of problems accessing workplace app and the gaming platform. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AkhsGcv

Ex-NatWest boss loses out on £7.6m payout after Farage row

Dame Alison Rose resigned after admitting to discussing details about Nigel Farage's bank account. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vmdjwN4

Prince Harry wins latest stage in newspaper claims

A judge rules privacy claims against Associated Newspapers can go forward to a trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5De4d1W

China's 'communist spies' in the dock in Taiwan

At least 16 people have been accused of spying on behalf of China in the past year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b6Dr2UI

Fire tornado sweeps through Australian outback

There was 'absolutely nothing we could do but sit back and watch', the company who shared the video said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ycaDXQn

Disney stands by 7/7 bombing aftermath scenes in new drama

A replica of a London bus with its roof torn off was used by Disney in filming for a new drama. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yZNhToq

Coca-Cola and Nestle accused of misleading eco claims

Consumer bodies say firms make misleading claims about plastic water bottles being "100% recycled". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kYxS61D

King's Speech: The quirks and crowns of the King's State Opening

King Charles is to deliver his first King's Speech in a historic ceremony full of unusual traditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eIO1wJD

Minister 'open to discussion' about fireworks ban

There have been calls for a ban on firework sales after violent clashes in Edinburgh at the weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SVtCjFA

Slipknot: Drummer Jay Weinberg leaves heavy metal group

The US group say they thanked Jay Weinberg for his "dedication and passion" but were "intent on evolving". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KrEqLlU

British Steel to shut furnace putting up to 2,000 jobs at risk

The firm is set to announce the Scunthorpe blast furnace will shut, affecting up to 2,000 jobs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E7oR51A

Refund calls as smoke 'blocks' Edgbaston fireworks display

Videos show thick plumes of smoke blocking the view with the stadium saying it is investigating. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gbuUtVi

Rafah crossing: More than 100 Britons leave Gaza but dozens remain

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden tells the BBC he hopes the Rafah crossing will reopen on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SJro5Ta

DJ shot dead during live broadcast in Philippines

The incident, which happened at around 05:30 local time, was broadcast live. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FKBb9TO

Minister's awkward EU summit kiss causes controversy

Croatia's foreign minister has apologised saying the greeting was "maybe an awkward moment". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wLH5TRK

Teenage girl 'sexually assaulted' during football match

The allegation came after Rangers travelled to Dens Park to play Dundee FC on Wednesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/At5e8ZC

Matthew Perry buried in private ceremony, US media reports

A private funeral was held in Los Angeles for the actor, attended by family and his Friends co-stars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h52dJgq

Devon and Cornwall forecast brings new flooding fears

The Met Office extends a yellow warning for rain after Storm Ciarán brought flooding and damage to the region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xMCm0W5

AI risks are unknown even to GCHQ, Anne Keast-Butler tells BBC

In a first interview since becoming GCHQ's director, Anne Keast-Butler shares her AI concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kepOGbg

Steven Tyler: Woman accuses Aerosmith singer of sexual assault

In a case filed at New York's Supreme Court, the woman says she suffered "severe emotional distress". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aOjsCFr

'I'll still be paying my student loan off at 60'

Scottish graduates are seeing their student loan debt rising at a rate of 6.25% a year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/smdiSkV

Adam Johnson: Inquest to open into death of ice hockey player

Adam Johnson, 29, died after his neck was cut by a skate during a match. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rdjoaNU

Tributes to axe attack victim in BBC series The Detectives

Cameron Brooksbank's death was announced on the final episode of The Detectives: Taking Down an OCG. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/trPAZmk

Cricket World Cup 2023: Australia's Glenn Maxwell out of England match after golf buggy fall

Australia batter Glenn Maxwell will miss Saturday's World Cup match against England after falling off the back of a golf buggy and suffering a concussion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pPziyn9

German politician held after Nazi slogan complaint

Far-right AfD member Daniel Halemba, who was later released, is suspected of displaying Nazi symbols. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gzFUHy2

Judge reinstates Trump gag order in election subversion case

It prevents him from criticising court staff, prosecutors and possible witnesses between now and his trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QxOIuSB

Matthew Perry cause of death inconclusive pending toxicology tests

There were no obvious signs of trauma, LA Police said about the death of the Friends star, aged 54. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fDUMWyV

Sir Cliff Richard sings in BBC interview 'without artificial insemination'

The legendary singer treats BBC viewers to a melody and says he won't use AI in his work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/StgVGJ4

Irish unity: Micheál Martin warns UK against changing vote terms

The tánaiste rejects a proposal by Steve Baker that a super-majority is needed for a united Ireland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1mT3DMg

South Africa rugby: The Springboks give hope to a troubled nation

As South Africa faces economic troubles the Rugby World Cup success is a welcome distraction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fg3uRTa

Bristol Old Vic theatre token from 1766 sold for £9k

The token, sold at auction on Saturday, grants the bearer free access to plays at the Bristol Old Vic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jkNmwXl

Bristol Old Vic theatre token could still be valid after 257 years

The token grants the bearer free access to plays at the Bristol Old Vic and will be auctioned later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KyikFgH

Three friends help woman give birth on busy Leeds main road

Debby Minzele was being driven to hospital in Leeds to have her baby when her waters broke. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VLxeFCs

Rachel Reeves denies claims of plagiarism in new book

Labour's shadow chancellor says "inadvertent mistakes" will "be rectified in future reprints". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G9OEHaW

I'm not everyone's cup of tea, says Daniel O'Donnell after 40 years

After 40 years in the business, Daniel O'Donnell has fans in high places and a dollop of modesty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kAzrtMu

Aberdeen mother and young son die in Mumbai fire

Dr Glory Valthaty was understood to have been visiting relatives with her two children and husband. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w8qK1fB

Buses: Councils warn 'on-demand' buses under threat without more money

Councils said they could not offer a like-for-like replacement for commercial services that have faced cuts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sS0yihk

Massive Attack confirm death of guitarist Angelo Bruschini

The guitarist died on Monday evening after saying in July he had been diagnosed with lung cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IYtPfbv

Blackpink star Jisoo announces break up with actor Ahn Bo-hyun

The Blackpink singer tore up the rules to announce the relationship - and now it's all over. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/52s6StC

Male period dignity officer settles out of court after removal from role

Jason Grant was pursuing a claim under the Equality Act after the period dignity role was scrapped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4NAGa0q

Labour more ambitious for Tata Steel - Sir Keir Starmer

UK Labour leader says he wants to preserve jobs, amid looming cuts to Port Talbot steelworks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6C7gYJx

Bishan Singh Bedi: Indian cricket legend dies aged 77

One of the world's finest spin bowlers, Bishan Bedi took 1,560 first-class wickets, the highest by an Indian. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jwy9D7H

Britain's Got Talent star joins Coronation Street cast

Comedian Jack Carroll, who will play Carla Connors' nephew, shot to fame on the talent show at age 14. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fD0apWm

Watch: Door camera captures flock of sheep in garden

Homeowner Craig Hollingworth is left bemused when he was alerted to the visitors via his Ring doorbell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iDrAH9m

Premier Inn 'bedbug bites' case leads to compensation

Vicky Hills says the bites were "incredibly itchy, incredibly painful" and she needed antibiotics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JOmw7LZ

Fake Lancashire Police officer scam victims lose £156,000

Two women are arrested after callers claimed people's bank details had been stolen, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mWzVZtB

David Bowie: Candid pictures of singer on tour go on display

A collection of behind-the-scenes images of the star by a childhood friend go on display in Deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ps08IU

Alex Bendall death: Family criticises 'insensitive' police response

Alex Bendall was found dead in a river near Dorchester weeks after going missing on a walk home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Gt8DLO9

Aid delivery waits to enter Gaza from Egypt at Rafah crossing

About 20 trucks may cross into Gaza after a deal with the US, but aid organisations warn it's not enough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DqkHrsK

Greta Thunberg joins climate protest outside JP Morgan

The climate activist is part of a Fossil Free London protest at JP Morgan's Canary Wharf office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/urTwRJQ

Spider-Man 2: PS5 developer on stories, game length, and what's next

The PS5 game's creative director Bryan Intihar talks about crafting a follow-up to a beloved hit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MjRrB2y

T-levels roll-out to see more than 200 courses scrapped

The government wants to streamline post-16 education, but colleges say some students could be left behind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fSGXDsU

Glamour Women of the Year awards: Halle Bailey, America Ferrera and Lily Allen hit red carpet

The Little Mermaid actress was awarded the title at the Glamour Women of the Year awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rqxRW0L

Captain Tom's family attend home spa hearing

The Planning Inspectorate is hearing arguments on the spa which is subject to a demolition order. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xQiMe5j

The Crown: Diana and Dodi storyline teased by Netflix in season six pictures

The streamer releases images of the final season of the royal drama, which is set in the late 1990s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0SRKuy9

Men jailed for India 'house of horrors' murders freed

The two men had been convicted of raping and murdering 19 women and children in 2005. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/axLwMAS

Peter Bone: Tory MP facing suspension after bullying probe

Parliament's behaviour watchdog says the Wellingborough MP should be suspended for six weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fWRKyCD

Liam Gallagher announces tour playing Definitely Maybe in entirety

The ex-Oasis star says his 2024 shows will be a celebration of "the most important album of the '90s". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YGURmt

New rules set out for foreign criminals and low-level offenders

Minister announces plans for low-level offenders and foreign criminals as prison spaces fill up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EpkAV5r

Cars in Luton Airport fire 'unlikely to be salvageable'

Emergency services have now handed back control of the multi-storey car park to the airport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7eTyiRM

TikTok says action taken on Israel conflict videos

The social media firm lists what it is doing to tackle misinformation after a warning by the EU. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hjx5QF

Russell T Davies: I want to write a darker LGBTQ+ drama

The It's A Sin writer says he wants to make something that reflects the "hatred in the air". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ah3Qims

Major disruption at Euston after signal failure

The issue, which has been resolved, is causing major disruption at one of London's busiest stations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JPgCZ0I

Easy life: Fans vow to keep tattoos despite easyGroup legal action

Fans of easy life vow to keep their tattoos despite legal action against the band by easyGroup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l6Bo2pX

China's Belt and Road Initiative: Kenya and a railway to nowhere

A $5bn transport project, funded by Chinese loans, is in danger of becoming a white elephant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IygJfFm

Captain Tom's family received death threats and hate mail

The family of the NHS charities fundraiser tells TalkTV of an "underbelly of hate" they endure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QWv4PMp

MP Lisa Cameron defected to Tories in tantrum, says SNP president

Lisa Cameron MP defected from the SNP to the Conservatives amid claims of toxicity in the party. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QGmzEBu

Eras Tour: Watch what happened at Taylor Swift's film premiere

The star greeted fans for the world premiere of the film Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in Los Angeles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pb3ZkEm

Captain Tom's daughter defends decision to keep book profits

The family tells TalkTV the books were nothing to do with charity fundraising. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/29Utho8

Sir Billy Connolly: 'I'll never give up live performance'

The actor and comedian has been talking about how life has changed since his Parkinson's Diagnosis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zo3DCvU

Afghanistan: Thousands dead and homes flattened in earthquakes

Two earthquakes in days have caused massive damage in the war-torn nation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wH5Cprf

Keir Starmer: I won't build homes without GPs and schools

The Labour leader says new developments need infrastructure as he defends his housebuilding plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DthXaNR

NHS waiting list in England rises to record 7.75m

Data shows August was a very busy month for hospitals and ambulance services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tSWaEbs

Next set to buy rival brand Fat Face in latest High Street buy

High Street chain Next is understood to be close to buying rival fashion chain Fat Face. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F5G0fQZ

Kenyan publisher recalls book after uproar over Prophet Muhammad image

Muslims complained it was blasphemous to ask students to colour in a picture of the Islamic prophet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iKYRmVS

Boris Johnson did not want meetings with Drakeford and Sturgeon

Former prime minister tells Covid inquiry that he was worried UK could look like a mini-EU. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/APbGzrO

Man given community sentence for rape of girl, 13, is acquitted

Sean Hogg had been found guilty by a jury of attacking the girl twice in Midlothian in 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HCM62GQ

Resident loses High Court fight over Bibby Stockholm barge

Carralyn Parkes loses her argument that the Government requires planning permission. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6Qy93fO

Steve Rider: Sports presenter to have surgery after prostate cancer diagnosis

The sports presenter will have surgery on Saturday and encourages other men to get checked early. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/clfL3Rg

Met PC used low level of force on sprinter, tribunal told

Ricardo dos Santos and his partner, sprinter Bianca Williams, were stopped by police in July 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EquAleD

Hamas hostages: 'The terrorists have her and her babies'

Yossi Sneider says his cousin and her two children were taken from their home in southern Israel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZcHF39L

CCTV shows moment couple pose for photo on train tracks

The pair were filmed on the rail line at a site that sees 130 trains a day pass at up to 100mph. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mcAa3dw

Watch: Rockets and gun fights - A look inside Israel and Gaza

Since Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday, more than 1,700 people have been killed in shootings and air strikes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/goY2Tex

Israel: Ashkelon hit by rockets as BBC team run for cover

The BBC's team in the southern Israeli city runs for cover when a missile siren sounded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eCh6p0Z

17,500 cervical smear tests to be re-checked in Northern Ireland

It is part of a major review of cervical screening in Northern Ireland, dating back to 2008. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X8RfjPi

The story from inside the Supernova festival site

More than 260 bodies have reportedly been recovered from the festival in the desert in southern Israel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jkc8Dre

What is Hamas, what is happening in Israel, and other questions

We explain the background to the militant group, the scale of their attack on Israel and what could happen next. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IZ9l6zs

Significant quantity of drugs found off Dorset coast

Packages and holdalls believed to contain cocaine are washing up on England's south coast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cOEAbeR

Watch: Fierce gun battle on Israeli highway

Motorists duck for cover as multiple shots are fired during a gun battle on Route 4, between Ashdod and the Gaza border. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YbrJEUT

Wayne Rooney leaves DC United after failing to reach MLS play-offs

Wayne Rooney leaves his role as coach of MLS side DC United by mutual consent after they fail to make the play-offs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A9PbI4l

Jake Marlowe: British citizen missing in Israel after Hamas attack

The Israeli Embassy in the UK says it is not known if London-born Jake Marlowe has been taken hostage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lON3kob

Israel tries to clear seized areas as PM warns of 'long war'

Troops still trying to clear areas seized by Hamas, as dozens of Israeli hostages still missing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/51lRD4f

Picasso painting displayed in London set to fetch £98m

Picasso's 1932 masterpiece, Femme A La Montre, depicts his "golden muse" Marie-Therese Walter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PeLaWr5

Israel attack: People hide in homes as Palestinian militants enter from Gaza

People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PaRoVhG

Rugby World Cup: Why Wales and Brittany anthems sound the same

Wales' Celtic language speaking cousins in France copied the tune of the Welsh national anthem. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bciRArh

Footage emerges of 'gunmen in Sderot'

The white truck is thought to be carrying Palestinian militants through the Israeli town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g4HyMJS

Gaza attack on Israel: In pictures

Pictures of the latest violence between Palestinian militants and Israel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U49JwTE

Lin and Megan Russell: Michael Stone's murder convictions reviewed

Michael Stone's case is to be looked at again after Levi Bellfield reportedly confessed to the murders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TfYdMVF

Iran's activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

The imprisoned campaigner is honoured for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pfHa5nh

Four Green MPs absolutely realistic - co-leader

The Green co-leader says she is confident of adding more MPs after "record-breaking" local elections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aZF2k3R

Windsor crossbow case: What are the dangers of AI chatbots?

The case of Jaswant Singh Chail raises questions about the safety of AI-powered chatbots. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w2PfGyl

Australian man rowing across Pacific Ocean rescued after capsizing

Tom Robinson, 24, had been hoping to become the youngest person to row across the ocean. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pksNivG

How is the ADHD medication shortage in the UK affecting people?

People with the condition say they face uncertain times as their supplies run out or run low. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/icYxgrB

Abkhazia: Russia to build naval base in Georgian separatist region, says local leader

The claim comes from the separatist region as Kyiv steps up attacks on Moscow's Black Sea fleet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1UKZkbS

Bedbugs: How to deal with an infestation

Although uncomfortable, bedbug bites are not typically dangerous and are often easily dealt with. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P1HkvOa

Shiney Row: Man bailed after suspected American bully XL attack

Police launched a murder investigation after Ian Langley, 54, was attacked and killed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5E29bwT

Smoking age should rise from 18, by one year every year - PM

MPs to get free vote on step which means a child of 14 would never be able to buy cigarettes legally. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WEl5v2H

WSL: Panini and FA to release first-ever sticker collection

The first Women's Super League sticker collection is being launched in December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jwts2Dh

Quantum dots: TV screen crystals win Chemistry Nobel Prize

The nanoparticles create more precise colours and are used in TV screens as well as medical imaging. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jYEIvSP

Official stop and search figures published with 'dodgy' warning

A note on a Home Office data release questions whether some of the figures should be released. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oEvIFk9

Man creates rock sculpture in Cornwall while wife shops

Harry Maddox created the sculpture in an hour while he waited for his wife to go to the supermarket. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XaS4P6v

Physics Nobel Prize rewards science on a 'tiny timescale'

This year's Nobel Prize in Physics rewards research into electrons in "flashes of light". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PFCtJYi

Ryder Cup lake plunge fan says 'sun got to me'

John Burleigh became a social media sensation after leaping into a lake to celebrate Europe's win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DI3c4J2

Stephen Pennington: Wanted 'high-risk' child rapist is arrested

Police launched a manhunt after sex offender Stephen Pennington breached his licence conditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l15FDQy

Live Aid: Sir Bob Geldof talks about the new musical

Sir Bob Geldof talks to the BBC about a new musical based on the 1985 Live Aid fundraising concert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/akUu94t

Sheffield Wednesday fans donate over Bradley Lowery 'mockery'

Two men are in custody after supporters appeared to taunt opposing fans with a picture of Bradley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hk7UruM

Dame Helen Mirren speaks of 'delicate balance' in playing Golda Meir

The Oscar-winning actor has faced criticism for playing Israel's first female PM Golda Meir in a new film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9WI4yQJ

'I had to live in a two-bed flat with 20 other men' - student

Nazmush Shahadat was accepted on to a UK university course but he couldn't find a house to live in. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wkXt3x6

Racism: Mental health impact of profiling and trolls

Susan Cousins experiences racist trolls and racial profiling while going about her daily life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/76DnEOw

Tupac Shakur: Sister calls new murder charge 'pivotal moment'

The rapper's sister welcomes news that a former gang leader has been charged with his murder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O0pgDG7

Strictly Come Dancing routines are 'taxing', says Jody Cundy

Jody Cundy says the "mental part" of dancing was "getting me". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VqKEM7z

Aston Villa women to wear sweat-heavy shirts despite talks with manufacturer Castore

Aston Villa boss says her players have concerns over the club's shirts but will have to wear them for their WSL opener against Manchester United on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IjQxtVo

Officer who shot man dead must face hearing, police watchdog says

Jermaine Baker was shot dead by an officer during an attempt to free an inmate from a prison van. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OiAwVhz

Lizzo asks judge to dismiss dancers' harassment allegations

The US singer has lodged her first legal response against harassment claims made by her ex-dancers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CLbkYOr

Norwegian family finds Viking-era relics while looking for earring

A family in Norway found the ancient artefacts while searching for an earring with a metal detector. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E5cjLGt

Households could be paid to turn down heating

It comes after people were paid to use less electricity last year to prevent supply issues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eiTsfUn

Watch: Ava Evans calls insults on GB News 'really nasty'

Dan Wootton and Laurence Fox have been suspended from the channel from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O8LHDK9

Evergrande: Why should I care if China property giant collapses?

There are reports the leaders of the heavily indebted Chinese property giant have been detained. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EFqHaKI

New social media rules for BBC flagship presenters

The guidance has been issued following a review into BBC presenters' social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kUZN3oF

Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall 'felled overnight'

Northumberland National Park Authority officials asked people to stay away from the site. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/98VrwEO

Blue star Lee Ryan given suspended jail term for BA cabin crew abuse

The Blue boyband member racially abused a cabin crew member while drunk on a BA flight to London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WTaJ1Qu

Rosebank oil field: Will it mean cheaper energy bills?

Regulators have approved the development of a controversial oil field in the North Sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EXrm7Z8

Kellie Poole: Woman's cold water therapy death concerns coroner

An inquest finds Kellie Poole's death was likely caused by an undiagnosed heart condition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qpuyoi8

Largest ever Irish drug seizure after ship raided

Irish authorities say that more than €150m of suspected cocaine has been seized from a cargo ship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jekOT2Q

Iraq fire: At least 100 killed in blaze at wedding party in Qaraqosh

It is not yet clear what caused the blaze, but reports say it broke out after fireworks were lit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/omrYUdi

Iceland boss retracts HIV needle staff attack claim

Richard Walker says sorry for alleging shop workers contracted HIV from assaults with infected needles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8c5GS3e

New images of 5,000-year-old Highland burial site

Carn Glas is Scotland's longest burial site of its kind and thought to be about 5,000 years old. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c7zWZhi

Watch: Teenagers in stolen vehicle lead police in Florida car chase

Video posted on social media shows the two suspects leading the police in a high-speed chase on a highway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KU56Ejd

Ukraine: The soldiers who can’t leave the front line until the war is over

For Ukrainian troops, life on the front line is far from easy, as the BBC's Mark Urban witnessed up close. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1KYq8dy

HS2: What is the route and why could part of it be cancelled?

The high-speed railway between London, the Midlands and North of England could be scaled back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rc0QG6D

Australian lethal mushroom mystery survivor leaves hospital

Erin Patterson cooked a meal using mushrooms which killed three relatives, but one has survived. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p63LFfn

Dozens of vintage cars on show at Weston-super-Mare vintage car rally

Classic car enthusiasts flock to airfield for annual wheels event. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D7Ve5PM

Lost painting by Artemisia Gentileschi goes on display

The work by renowned painter Artemisia Gentileschi was left in storage for more than 100 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jOTmKCA

South China Sea: Philippines says Beijing installed floating barrier in contested area

The Philippines says the barrier prevents fishermen from entering a shoal in the South China Sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Znuc6B1

Swansea woman quizzed under terror laws after holiday

Ann Marie Davies says it is "unclear" why she was stopped at the airport after returning home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fUTPGoM

China sentences Uyghur scholar to life in jail

Rahile Dawut loses appeal against a charge of endangering state security, a rights group says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yeQP3TY

More than half NHS Scotland buildings not checked for Raac

Of 254 NHS buildings at risk of containing the material, 97 have been inspected by specialist engineers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zXnHsyF

Met Police: Mayor refuses to rule out breaking up force if reforms fail

Sadiq Khan spoke after unveiling a new London Policing Board to oversee and scrutinise the Met. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/widI2sb

Pope Francis says migration is a reality in call for action during France visit

The pontiff says people risking their lives at sea "do not invade" during a visit to Marseille. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y8x51ot

Holiday illness toddler stuck in Portugal amid insurance delay

Two-year-old Theo has a virus attacking his brain and needs a medical plane transfer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hgdFD1q

Rupert Murdoch: How magnate transformed Australia’s media

The 92-year-old businessman changed the face of news worldwide, but it all started at home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LNC2gIw

Amazon Prime Video content to start including ads next year

Amazon says its Prime Video users will see ads on TV shows and movies unless they pay extra. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IK0JlYA

Ethiopian Prince Alemayehu's lock of hair returned after 140 years in UK

Prince Alemayehu, who was taken to the UK aged seven, died at 18 after an unhappy upbringing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gMjHTZ0

Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule

The French driver was beaten after asking two passengers to adjust their masks during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hFeKm60

South Africa to clear Covid lockdown criminal records

More than 400,000 people were arrested for breaking some of the world's toughest lockdown restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1C6aEhA

School pupils taken to hospital after bus hits tree in Clavering

Pupils are being supported following the "traumatic experience", the school says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1fU23tV

James Bulger's mum 'shocked' about killer's parole hearing

Jon Venables, who killed the toddler in 1993, has been granted a hearing that could see his release. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bpcI79W

Russell Brand: How the comedian built his YouTube audience on half-truths

The comedian has spent recent years building an online presence, often getting millions of views. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4yGRjZg

British Gymnastics publishes list of banned coaches and members in bid to reform sport

British Gymnastics publishes a list of banned coaches and members - consisting of 62 people - as part of its plan to reform the sport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OhBFaW7

MLB: Seattle Mariners' Josh Rojas creatively tags out Oakland Athletics' Tony Kemp

This Seattle Mariner leapfrogged Oakland Athletics towards their 7-2 win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z2WMIdX

Selena Gomez: Huge Instagram following is 'a big responsibility'

The actress and singer became the most-followed woman on Instagram earlier this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DWjftGX

Solheim Cup 2023: Europe v USA - Gemma Dryburgh on lack of rookie fear

Scotland's Gemma Dryburgh says she has no fear about her Solheim Cup debut because she "knows she is just as good" as the USA team stars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2dtRYZ0

Why are some Sikhs calling for a separate homeland in India?

The killing of a separatist activist in Canada stokes tensions between India and diaspora Sikh communities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VzcJyHl

Leicester Wilko workers dance during final shift

Store colleagues bring their time working together to an end with a group dance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mrY9skl

Bodycam footage shows train hit a police car with woman inside

A Colorado woman was handcuffed and placed in police car that was then hit by a freight train. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mgaNyL8

Chronic migraines have forced me to quit, says Dehenna Davison

The Conservative MP says health problems have sometimes made it "impossible" to do her job. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/joVGEzM

Rare dinosaur 'Barry' up for sale at Paris auction

The 150 million year-old camptosaurus is expected to fetch up to €1.2m ($1.2m) in October. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QwFc3m0

Call of Duty Warzone esport teams compete for £100,000 prize

The Call of Duty Warzone world champs were crowned in London at an interesting time for the UK scene. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/suRaSIF

'This could be the holy grail to replace palm oil' - research team

An Edinburgh food research team produces a lower-fat alternative aimed at cutting palm oil dependence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F6Eqn04

World's oldest post office in Sanquhar finds new owners

Barry and Mary Ford were living in Florida when they first heard the Sanquhar site was up for sale. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dfIOVXi

Clean-up operation under way after Devon flash floods

Communities across Devon are clearing up after torrential rain flooded homes, roads and businesses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lerF9Zz

Khartoum: Fire guts landmark skyscraper

The Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company Tower had been engulfed in flames in the Sudan's capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gOhU6Ct

Necropolis Railway: The train trip where only some passengers returned

When London's burial grounds started to overflow, a rail route began for mourners - and their dead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BhYMEQl

Online Safety Bill will have failed if harm not stopped - Ian Russell

Ian Russell says the Online Safety Bill must stop the kind of images his daughter saw before she died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A8mfrP7

England v Japan: Upbeat England aim for Rugby World Cup statement victory

England have talked golf, padel and cricket in the build-up to Sunday's pool-stage meeting with Japan, but the fun and games needs to be backed up with further improvement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OZmyG0f

Laura Kuenssberg: Labour - damned if they dare, damned if they don't?

When Keir Starmer unveils a policy it is roundly attacked - is this the price of getting a hearing? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q6whup7

Manchester stabbing: Teenager arrested as boy, 14, dies

Another 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iLqabxo

Lampedusa: Italy recovers body of newborn baby from migrant boat

The child's mother is likely to have given birth on the journey to Lampedusa, reports say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XPMpmR7

Body found in search for UK fighter Daniel Burke in Ukraine, say police

Daniel Burke, from Manchester, had been fighting for Ukraine in the war against Russia since 2022. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vrIy9Pc

Buckingham Palace: Arrest after man scales Royal Mews wall

An intruder was seen climbing a wall towards the historic royal carriages at about 01:25 BST. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5T7EoiX

Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia

This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7BZHeWj

'Grenfell, the Morocco earthquake - it's trauma after trauma'

Members of England's Moroccan communities tell the BBC how they have been affected by the earthquake. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KoIsYBF

Apple to update iPhone 12 in France over radiation

Apple will update the phone in France but not elsewhere over what it says is "not a safety concern". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GcBXEgO

Tory minister hid in cupboard to avoid Hillsborough families, says ex-PM

Theresa May says the unnamed minister evaded the families by hiding in a cupboard in 2010. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bGha895

Harry Maguire's mum says abuse of defender goes far beyond football

The England and Man Utd star's mum says what her son is dealing with has gone "far beyond" football. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LbW1E7M

Father's anger after children left stranded on train platform

Ben Newman said he was on the train when it pulled away after he got separated from his two boys. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vEAa1cC

Italia 90: Former England footballer selling shirts from world cup

The shirts from England's seven games and a goalkeeper jersey could fetch £300,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V5TBQhU

Rick Stein defends £2 chip shop condiments charge

Some customers have objected to price hikes being applied to some sauces, saying they were "disappointed". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VaURkvT

Adults sought over Sara Sharif death returning to UK

Three adults who police want to speak to over the death of 10-year-old Sara Sharif returning to the UK from Pakistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SXD3Z6F

Beacon Hill Academy: Girls out of lessons in stretchy trousers row

A head says uniform checks "aren't new" and he makes "no apologies" for having high standards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H3U2E5W

Trans guidance is needed in schools, parents tell BBC

As the new school terms gets under way, parents share different views about why they want guidance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G6N29YU

Jean Boht: Bread actress dies at 91

The actress was best known for playing matriarch Nellie Boswell in the Liverpool-set 1980s TV sitcom. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2uIOiNR

Colombia cocaine: Cultivation reaches record high

A UN report finds the area planted with coca bushes is the biggest ever registered. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bWkGq8N

MGM Resorts: Slot machines go down in cyber-attack on firm

Customers also report problems with payments and check-in as IT systems go down at MGM Resorts' hotels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YpoRTHP

Stolen Van Gogh handed to Dutch art sleuth in Ikea bag

Arthur Brand met an unnamed man under a tree during a mysterious, years-long quest to find the work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ofCsD8N

Why is sewage pumped into rivers and the sea?

What is being done about raw sewage discharges into rivers and the sea? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GZW2MwK

Dolly the Sheep creator Ian Wilmut dies aged 79

Creating the world's first cloned mammal was arguably one of the greatest scientific achievements of the 20th Century. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CvBxri

Military truck in Taunton rams through police road block

A privately owned military truck is driven into police cars, damaging a total of nine vehicles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AdHxyFY

What went wrong at Wilko?

The beloved discount retailer was founded in 1930 but now all 400 stores are set to close within weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QoeFtnG

Luis Rubiales resignation a win for Spain's women's team

The World Cup victors look to have eventually won this particular battle over consent and gender equality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QKYJofp

Kutcher and Kunis: Backlash over Danny Masterson support

The actors, who starred in That '70s Show with Masterson, wrote letters of support to a judge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z51AMPR

Daniel Khalife: Terror suspect may have used bed-sheet to escape, court hears

The 21-year-old former soldier appears in court accused of escaping from Wandsworth prison. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KIMUDhb

Military truck driven through police road block in Taunton

A man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a military truck is driven into police cars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OrLPcBe

Great North Run 2023: Mo Farah finishes fourth in final race of career

Britain's four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah is "very emotional" as he finishes fourth in the final race of his illustrious career at the Great North Run. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/76zytDO

England v New Zealand: Second ODI at Southampton delayed by rain

The second one-day international between England and New Zealand at The Ageas Bowl is delayed by rain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UZAVT5g

Salisbury Cathedral restoration complete after four decades

Scaffolding around the cathedral will be removed after the completion of decades of renovations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eONdIz0

Inside the high-stakes soap opera that led to political chaos

Key players tell Laura Kuenssberg how six years of political turbulence rocked the British state. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VdSswvH

Watch: Sightings of catering lorry used in prison escape

Footage shows various sightings of the vehicle after it left HMP Wandsworth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e9mthKd

Has Network Rail got off lightly over train crash?

It has been suggested that corporate manslaughter charges should be an option in similar cases in the future. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nqguewl

Fines threat over 'sadistic' animal abuse content

The government wants to fine social media companies millions for facilitating online animal abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1UA2xpt

Boy, 10, dies after electric shock at Blackpool hotel Tiffany's

The child was found unresponsive on Sunday at a Blackpool hotel and died on Thursday, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/czNLmax

Hong Kong: Roads collapse and streets flood

Hong Kong and southern China have been hit with some of the heaviest rainfall on record for the region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mHMELhs

Johnny Kitagawa's sexual abuse: Japan's worst kept secret

For decades, sexual assault accusations marred his career - and for decades, the media failed to investigate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bk3i8oO

Ukraine condemns 'sham' elections in Russian-occupied regions

Many taking part in early polling have been asked to vote in the presence of armed Russian soldiers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uTcwZij

S Club hope to 'help save one life' with British Heart Foundation link-up

The group has teamed up with the British Heart Foundation following the death of Paul Cattermole. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OnANyVq

Several theatres shut doors over fears about RAAC concrete

Gigs by Jimmy Carr and Shrek the Musical are called off as several venues with RAAC shut their doors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jh05pQv

Period trackers to be reviewed over data concerns

Many women are worried about the information they share, the regulator says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uWiQhc4

Third arrest in Crooked House fire investigation

A 51-year-old man is questioned on conspiracy to commit arson after the fire at the landmark pub. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0TiYG4p

Wandsworth prison life: Decay, drugs and drudgery

Prison is described as a "powder keg" with overcrowding, understaffing and plagues of vermin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VahkdEf

Stonehaven crash victim 'was talking to me one minute and gone the next'

A survivor describes the Stonehaven rail crash and her shock at the death of conductor Donald Dinnie. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yj20whn

Brazilian state reels after its worst cyclone disaster

At least 27 people die in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, with more flooding expected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9B3TIKN

Call of Duty: London Royal Ravens esports franchise moves to US

The move means there will be no UK or European teams in the 2024 Call of Duty league. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NMfGL37

Sean 'Diddy' Combs returns lucrative music rights to Bad Boy Records artists

Ma$e, Faith Evans and the estate of the Notorious B.I.G. all regain control of their music. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9YtraWe

Mid Bedfordshire by-election date set for Nadine Dorries' seat

A poll is called for October as the former culture secretary steps down weeks after saying she would. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zCEkR2H

Spain floods: Boy survives by clinging to tree overnight

The 10-year-old climbed on to a tree after his family's car was swept into a river by deadly floods. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BkiP5y7

Cuba uncovers Russia-Ukraine war trafficking ring

Cuban officials say a human trafficking ring is recruiting Cubans to fight in the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KI083cw

Harry Potter: Proof copy found in Oxford school fails to sell

The Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone proof bought for £1 in 1997 was put up for auction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZBsj2nI

Watch: Dogs perform Mozart with orchestra in Denmark

Three dogs participated in a performance of the Hunting Symphony, a piece by Mozart's father Leopold. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WHGrxT5

Rustem Umerov: Who is Ukraine's next defence minister?

The man due to take over from Oleksii Reznikov is a leading member of the Crimean Tatar community. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J6K8dgn

Israel: Netanyahu wants immediate deportation of Eritreans after Tel Aviv violence

PM Benjamin Netanyahu wants the immediate deportation of Eritreans who took part in Tel Aviv riots. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cZhBbqv

Samuel Newey: British volunteer killed in Ukraine 'had a giving heart'

Samuel Newey fought in Ukraine but also helped with humanitarian work, his friend says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/boKU5iu

Sunderland boy, 5, is 'youngest' to finish Coast-to-Coast

Ollie crosses the finish line after walking nearly 200 miles from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Vrow5as

Jeremy Hunt says government will 'spend what it takes' to make schools safe

Labour calls the chancellor's funding promise a "bare bones" response to the crumbly concrete crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Quqa6JY

Dog saved woman from man hired by ex to kill her

Tracy Devonshire was saved after her dog growled at Trefor Jones, a court hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yjBs5mG

Teachers in weekend dash to make schools safe to open

Many are altering timetables and seeking new classrooms after having to shut unsafe concrete buildings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IZG136M

King Charles dons new tartan for Highland games in Braemar

The King attended Braemar in honour of his late mother, wearing a kilt in the new King Charles III tartan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jOJsqgP

Australia launches mission to rescue Antarctic researcher

An icebreaker is sent from Tasmania to evacuate an Australian with a "developing medical condition". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gOAYTeB

Rhod Gilbert plans new tour after cancer treatment

The comedian says his new attitude is that "life's too short" after undergoing cancer treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kb6p8BD

Jimmy Buffett: Margaritaville singer dies aged 76

The Grammy-nominated musician is also remembered as a successful author and entrepreneur. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oJ1shfq

Murder arrests over human remains near Bournemouth cliff path

Two people are held on suspicion of murder after a 49-year-old man's remains were found near the sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fmhEpc3

'Old bucket' turns out to be 'excessively rare' Anglo-Saxon bowl

Auctioneers say the relic unearthed by Chris Ulliott could fetch up to £30,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b5zUKQR

Grant Shapps: Five government jobs in one year

A 60-second look at new UK defence secretary Grant Shapps's busy CV from the last 12 months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wtOJc6d

Chris Mason: Sunak keeps changes minimal in safety-first shake up

Why Rishi Sunak promoted Grant Shapps and Claire Coutinho - and avoided a wider reshuffle for now. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U6d9VW

Watch: Gatwick hotel burglar stops to pour himself a pint

Harry Rose, 25, is caught on camera helping himself to a beer during a break-in near Gatwick. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sG1dtD7

Wilko deal to buy firm and save jobs falls through

M2 Capital claimed its £90m offer would retain employees for two years but it failed to file paperwork. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Eko3nU4

NHS chiefs failed to act on surgeon who harmed patients

Prof Sam Eljamel harmed dozens of patients but was allowed to continue operating despite complaints. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4pboCjY

Body found in search for missing poet Gboyega Odubanjo

Police find a body as they look for Gboyega Odubanjo, who went missing at Shambala Festival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bRvqk4W

Calls for NI police boss to go after string of controversies

Simon Byrne's future is in doubt after a major data breach and a court ruling on two officers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xcq4WG5

Super blue Moon: Rare spectacle set to light up skies

The full Moon will be the largest and brightest of the year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QPk8JMd

Move Notting Hill Carnival to a park - Tory mayoral candidate

The comments by Tory London mayoral candidate Susan Hall follow eight stabbings over the weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pWdLqtw

Eminem and Vivek Ramaswamy revive battle between pop stars and politicians

Politicians want to gain credibility by playing pop songs - but musicians don't want to lose theirs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PSTLGvb

World Gravy Wrestling Championship held in Rossendale

Competitors battle in two-minute bouts watched by hundreds of spectators at the annual charity event. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XdmPxRf

Eminem tells Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to stop rapping his songs

Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign said he "will have to leave the rapping to the real slim shady". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Vak1xBs

The Idol: HBO show cancelled after one season

HBO confirms that Euphoria creator Sam Levinson's show with Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd is cancelled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wgJqy7F

Rocky Horror Show: 'They're the most famous lips in the world'

Patricia Quinn lent her lips to The Rocky Horror Show 50 years ago as the original Magenta. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rJ18nZt

Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden reveals sepsis battle

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden suffers potentially fatal infection during cancer treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OhbafFM

Luis Rubiales: Spanish FA president's mother on hunger strike over kiss row

The mother of Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales goes on a hunger strike because of the "inhuman hunt" against her son. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GvLl1ug

Alexandra Paul: Canadian Olympic figure skater dies in crash

Alexandra Paul's baby, who was also in the car, survived the crash in Ontario's Melancthon Township. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9G1Yjkn

Banksy exhibition in Glasgow attracts record crowds

The solo show by graffiti artist Banksy in Glasgow was his first in 14 years and drew 180,000 visitors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2wFIgSG

Prigozhin and Putin: How a 25-year friendship turned ugly

It all began in St Petersburg when state security services mingled with the criminal underworld. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iuXSVnb

Towering waterspout spotted off coast of Isle of Wight

The Met Office said the waterspout was spotted on Saturday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9mFWK0L

Prigozhin confirmed dead after genetic testing - Moscow

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin confirmed dead after genetic analysis of bodies found in plane crash, Russian officials say from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ViezTGj

Trump campaign raises $7.1m following historic Georgia mugshot

Merchandise bearing the ex-president's scowling face at his arrest on Thursday is flying off the shelves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5Ye1yka

Fukushima: No detectable radioactivity found in sea after water released, Japan says

Tokyo seeks to reassure neighbours about the release of treated water from the damaged nuclear plant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c5oZbrv

'With so many changes, Glasgow's lost its heart'

As Glasgow City Council finalises plans to redevelop the city's "Golden Z", Glaswegians share their views. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kfZUz3j

England 22-30 Fiji: Pacific island nation beat England for first time

England slump to fifth defeat in six matches as Fiji beat them for the first time as both sides end their World Cup preparations at Twickenham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ysVLkAv

High-altitude heist shocks Switzerland

The amount stolen is unclear, but believed to be around 400 to 500 Swiss francs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cSlHziY

The British Museum's missing-treasures controversy so far

Around 2,000 items are thought to have been stolen from the museum, here's what we know about it so far. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tchZNy0

Wagner mercenaries must swear allegiance to Russia - Putin

The presidential decree is aimed at employees of Wagner and other private military contractors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XRBOhk3

John Lewis joins M&S and Tesco in cutting price of period pants

The price of the garments will fall by the current rate of VAT at John Lewis and Waitrose next week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o5OJ4Pp

Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden dies after illness, aged 72

Marsden co-wrote hits including Here I Go Again and Fool For Your Loving, before going solo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4PUAKvh

Alim Beisembayev: Pianist's hands shake at last-minute Proms debut

Alim Beisembayev was drafted into the Proms with just 36 hours notice when another musician fell ill. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6detLGD

Dutch Grand Prix: Max Verstappen quickest in Zandvoort opening session

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets the pace in first practice at his home Dutch Grand Prix ahead of Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Zqmxne3

Heineken sells off Russian beer business for €1

The lager-maker will take a huge loss on the division which, it said, had taken longer to jettison. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w1QDygC

Rugby World Cup 2023: Jacques Nienaber - how exam failure re-routed South Africa coach

Jacques Nienaber is masterminding South Africa's tilt at the Rugby World Cup, leaning on lessons learned as a teenage army recruit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/95b7UAW

What's next for Wilko and its 12,500 workers?

The retailer is in administration but that doesn't necessarily mean it will disappear from the High Street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TXBCDfu

Glyn Razzell refuses to reveal where his wife Linda's body is

Glyn Razzell appears before a parole board hearing after being convicted of his wife's murder in 2022. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5xwWACs

Rising numbers seek help for energy bill debts, warns Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice has seen a 17% rise in the number of people asking for help with gas and electricity bills. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UbWRtND

What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?

Russia says Ukraine has launched a series of drone strikes on its territory, including on Moscow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0eUXk2T

Thaksin's return seals grand Thai political bargain

The end of Thaksin Shinawatra's 15-year exile is no isolated event, but part of a grand political bargain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4h6BqIP

Firms urged to stop 'text pests' hassling customers for dates

A third of young people have had unwanted contact after giving firms personal details, data watchdog says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bd2J67I

Keir Starmer says Labour is working on a fairer student fees system

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says the current system for students is "unfair and ineffective". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PQmrfd4

Threads: Meta to launch web version of flagging Threads app

The tech giant says it is working to add new features after many early users drifted away. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gEpscxC

Alan Turing: Stolen items returned to UK school from US after 40 years

A collection of items belonging to the Bletchley Park codebreaker were stolen from Dorset in 1984. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oI1rEQB

Pakistan cable car: Why it's such a difficult rescue

The cable car rescue is challenging due to its shape and fragility, explains BBC's Courtney Bembridge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QL7k9Se

Four murder arrests after delivery driver dies in Shrewsbury

The 23-year-old victim was killed in Shrewsbury on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sySIpzd

Storm Hilary: Hollywood and Disneyland among iconic locations hit

Tropical Storm Hilary is barrelling through Southern California where 26 million people face flood warnings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zZBg6dk

Car breakdowns due to potholes soar in rainy July

The AA saw call-outs jump with drivers reporting damage after wet weather hampered road repairs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ebUAq4g

Earps makes impressive penalty save

England goalkeeper Mary Earps saves Jennifer Hermoso's penalty in the Women's World Cup final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vAlPagb

Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years

Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7enh49c

Newry: Elderly couple believed to have died some time ago, police say

The couple, found dead at a home outside Newry, are believed to have died some time ago, the PSNI say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5Uobr0z

Colombia earthquake: Guests leave as live TV broadcast disrupted

The news anchor remained calm and went to a commercial break. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mHV1PyF

Tribute paid to 'priceless' girl who died in van crash

Millie Gribble died two days after she and two teenagers were struck by a van, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v4lZ8WV

Women's World Cup 2023: Sweden defeat co-hosts Australia 2-0 to finish third

Watch highlights as Kosovare Asllani's stunning second-half strike seals victory for Sweden as they beat Australia to finish third at the Women's World Cup 2023. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BASMDi8

Sweden beat Australia to finish third at World Cup

Kosovare Asllani's stunning second-half strike seals victory for Sweden as they beat Australia to finish third at the Women's World Cup at Brisbane Stadium. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RrTQisF

Who is baby serial killer Lucy Letby?

Her trial spanned 10 months, but what is known about the nurse who murdered seven newborn babies? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/evhP8K1

Drone attack hits building in central Moscow

Russian officials say air defences shot down the drone and its debris landed on the city's Expo Center. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zuhOZtF

Bristol lionesses get into World Cup spirit as England prep for final

Lionesses at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm celebrate as the England team prep for the final on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HJBXsFt

'Sexist' Amazon Alexa can't answer Lionesses question

Amazon admits error after voice assistant replied to semi-final query by saying there was no match. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WFPHg0G

Germany: Flood waters surge in Frankfurt underground station

The city was hit by severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, also causing disruption at the city's airport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uMsLfAZ

Hayling Island sunflower farm's plea over naked photo shoots

Stoke Fruit Farm urges visitors to its sunflower fields to "keep their clothes on" after reports of nudity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ckR5QF3

Clapham stabbing: 'More needs to be done to protect LGBT community'

People from the LGBT community tell BBC Newsbeat how they feel after suspected anti-LGBT attacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rZDYtGd

Semi-final most watched TV show in Australia on record

Australia's semi-final against England drew the highest national TV audience in decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/btjw4Z3

Women's World Cup 2023: England v Australia watched by 7m on BBC TV

England's Women's World Cup semi-final win over Australia is watched by more than seven million on BBC One. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EQIlBWL

Rugby World Cup: 'Outsiders' Scotland will 'go after' South Africa & Ireland - Townsend

Scotland take burgeoning confidence and a "nothing to lose mentality" to the Rugby World Cup, says head coach Gregor Townsend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d94NzlC

China police warn dangers of playing on high rises in shocking video

China police issue warnings after a child is seen playing hide and seek on the side of a apartment building. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KxAuZLg

Ghost hunting at 'haunted house' that sparked Hollywood interest

Hollywood was said to be keen in the supposed spooky stories of the remote 17th Century farmhouse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0qxX4jA

Trowbridge Rugby Club women's team praised for helping crash victims

The team "undoubtedly saved lives" by using laces to make tourniquets after a crash near their pitch. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lRxFz3o

Bobbi Althoff: Who is the TikToker that interviewed Drake in bed?

Interest has grown in the social media star after she appeared to remove an interview with Drake. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SqY0emv

UK's first Eurovision singer Patricia Bredin dies aged 88

Hull-born Patricia Bredin was the first person to represent the UK at Eurovision in 1957. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ujnSc3q

Trump indictments: A very simple guide to his four big legal cases

His courtroom problems are mounting as he campaigns to become president again in the 2024 election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HTOyLXb

Spain 2-1 Sweden: La Roja reach their first Women's World Cup final with dramatic win

Spain beat Sweden to reach their first Women's World Cup final in a dramatic finish in Auckland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hdUOr8c

This Morning nominated for best daytime TV show at National Television Awards

Holly Willoughby and ex co-host Phillip Schofield are overlooked for best presenter, however. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WyoSLQD

Kyra King: Parents of baby mauled by dog sentenced

Three-month-old Kyra King was killed in woods in Lincolnshire as her parents exercised 19 dogs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CSsR69x

Rapper ArrDee on fame, manifesting success and staying humble

With five top 10 hits in the UK, the first few years for ArrDee have been about "learning what to do". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wlK2JzZ

At least 30 missing after Myanmar jade mine landslide

Heavy monsoon rain loosened piles of earth and debris and sent it down the cliff, sweeping miners on the way. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xqTASJL

New Zealand's youth vaping crisis clouds smoke-free future

As cigarettes are phased out, parents say new laws do little to address rampant vaping by young people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LpHSAmR

Iran's politicians to debate hijab laws in secret

The new bill imposes strict punishments on women who fail to wear a headscarf in Iran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/frEAGvg

Miss Universe Organisation cuts Indonesia ties over sex abuse claims

Contestants complained they were unexpectedly asked to strip for body checks for scars and cellulite. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AISKgmD

US returns haul of stolen artefacts to Italy

The items were all stolen from Italy in the late 1990s and some were worth millions of euros. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ho8iwen

Ukraine war: Crimea bridge targeted by missiles, Russia says

The bridge that connects Russia to occupied Crimea has been attacked at least twice before. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7PfOHXJ

Perseid meteor shower to light up night sky

Stargazers are preparing for one of the year's most anticipated astronomical events. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KG8NFMt

Watford Grandad finishes 1,650 mile bus trip round England

Stephen Chitty travelled the length and breadth of the country on 117 public buses for charity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CzoTYIb

England 2-1 Colombia: Lionesses book Women's World Cup semi-final with Australia

England book a Women's World Cup semi-final with co-hosts Australia after taking their chances against Colombia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vkNDOfP

Maui fire: Relatives of residents struggle to help from afar

Kaleikaumaka Johnson relives the horror of what happened in her home town of Lahaina, devastated by wildfires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/j3aq4iN

Huge cardboard building pops up in Newcastle city centre

The structure is made from 1,500 cardboard boxes and rises more than 45ft (14m) into the sky. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r7BuHQ

Aberdeen student - I'm still starstruck after space trip

A student who went on a Virgin Galactic space trip with her mother says it was incredible. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qtcbpK3

'Kudos' for pilot who landed plane safely on A40 near Cheltenham

Witnesses congratulate a pilot who made an emergency landing on the A40 for doing an amazing job. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SeRZf2E

Warm weather in June boosts UK economy

Higher temperatures helped better-than-expected quarterly growth but fears of a slowdown remain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9258gfm

Channel migrants: More than 100,000 crossings made since 2018

The Home Office confirms that 755 people were detected making the crossing on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Tmn5lH4

Mary Earps says 'best is yet to come' from England at Women's World Cup

England goalkeeper Mary Earps says "the best is yet to come" from the European champions as they prepare for their Women's World Cup quarter-final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gSYTHPv

UK spent £13m on private schooling for diplomats’ children

The amount the Foreign Office spends on sending children of diplomats to top private schools has increased. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OMshSb8

Tributes to British surgeon Kar Hao Teoh killed in South Africa

Surgeon Kar Hao Teoh, who worked at a hospital in Essex, is described as "a friend to many". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/scuJxAX

Fire and smoke tears through Maui towns

Eyewitnesses filmed intense smoke clouds and fire rampaging the Hawaiian island of Maui. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IRfp9v7

Why are tensions mounting on the Belarus-Poland border?

Poland is sending extra troops to its border with Belarus after an alleged military incursion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fwuzZQB

Watch: The Crooked House pub controversy... in 52 seconds

South Staffordshire Council says the demolition of the pub after a fire was unacceptable and possibly unlawful. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pnHz8sy

Nicola Sturgeon to publish her 'deeply personal' memoir

The former first minister says her autobiography will give her "unique perspective" on her career. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IjNkOf2

Edinburgh Fringe: Anything goes or cancel culture?

The Joanna Cherry and Jerry Sadowitz controversies led people to ask if the Fringe is too censorious. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0hAlYUP

Niger coup: Wagner taking advantage of instability - Antony Blinken

There are concerns the Russian mercenary group may be gaining influence in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tChus7E

Premium Bonds: Chances rise of winning leading prizes

National Savings and Investments is the latest provider to make savings deals more attractive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mDXVJOr

Police treated after hazardous material found in Glasgow flat

Emergency services staff became unwell following an incident in the east end of Glasgow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jVH2xcB

'Questions need answering' over Crooked House fire

An investigation continues into the destruction of the celebrated and unusual pub building near Dudley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p5cskAf

GB News: Politicians' shows under scrutiny in new Ofcom investigations

Shows hosted by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, Philip Davies, Esther McVey and Martin Daubney are examined. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8TFYOvd

Matty Healy: The 1975 threatened with legal action after Malaysia festival cancellation

The festival was cancelled after the band's singer launched an attack on Malaysia's LGBT laws. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ekFyAIg

Strictly's Shirley Ballas charity skydive after brother's suicide

Shirley Ballas says she is scared of heights, but is "more terrified of losing another person to suicide". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lEnfbNM

Ex-singer Ian Watkins' jail injuries not life threatening

The disgraced musician was stabbed at HMP Wakefield, where he is serving a 29-year sentence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wAz0dXP

Virgin Atlantic pilots consider strike over fatigue

Members of the Balpa union have "serious concerns" over schedules put in place during Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/URLHMTc

Sweden 0-0 USA (pens: 5-4): World Cup holders knocked out on penalties

Sweden progress to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup thanks to a penalty shootout win over the USA. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gYV7eJC

Two migrants dead, 30 missing after shipwrecks off Italian coast

The Italian coastguard recovered the bodies of a one-year-old baby and a woman from the Ivory Coast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YBdym2w

Niger coup: Ecowas deadline sparks anxiety in northern Nigeria

Niger's junta has hours to restore the ousted president or face the possibility of military action. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/THV9KBU

The Crooked House: Fire rips through famed 'wonky' pub

The popular Crooked House at Himley, near Dudley, is completely destroyed by a blaze. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZK1dkFi

Kai Cenat: Police plan to charge Twitch streamer after PS5 giveaway mayhem

Police say US influencer Kai Cenat could be charged with inciting a riot after chaos in Manhattan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Lw7yJcz

Joe Pasquale impaled in freak moose antler incident in Skegness

The comic was given seven stitches and says he is lucky to be alive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FOytKru

US approves postpartum depression pill

Clinical trials showed the drug helped to reduce depressive symptoms in as little as three days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vPZFqLp

Strictly: Krishnan Guru-Murthy joins Angela Rippon and Layton Williams in line-up

The British journalist joins Angela Rippon and Layton Williams in this year's Strictly Come Dancing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pkMrXNm

Scots swimmer breaks record for Oceans Seven challenge

Andy Donaldson is the first person to cross the world's seven most dangerous straits within a year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gqZazo5

Eddie Izzard aims to stand in Brighton at next general election

The comedian wants to contest Brighton Pavilion, which is currently held by the Green Party. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m1zQSL7

Greta Thunberg pulls out of Edinburgh Book Festival over 'greenwashing'

The climate activist says she cannot attend an event that is sponsored by a firm with links to fossil fuels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/amJr2Tl

Wilko: 'Deep concern' in Worksop over store chain's future

What does the retailer's potential collapse mean for the town where it employs nearly 2,000 people? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RoOuJrL

The young people separated by Belfast's 'peace gate'

Young people living either side of a peace wall gate in Belfast lobby for it to remain open later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LHGoRx9

Blackpink: Jisoo’s new relationship rocks K-pop world

Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun's announcement has rocked the notoriously controlling K-pop industry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LxuKwkb

Wales' first disabled drag troupe take to the stage

House of Deviant is making its debut at the National Eisteddfod in Gwynedd. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RkBP6mE

Weather, cost of living and climate make life tough for young farmers

Record-breaking rain in July is just one problem facing those who make a living feeding the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6vR4alA

Foreign Office 'failed to protect' Matthew Hedges from UAE torture

The Parliamentary Ombudsman rules that the Foreign Office failed to protect Matthew Hedges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hlou5G1

Sepsis victim warns of silent symptoms after losing both legs

Beth Budgen tells the BBC she was seemingly healthy before becoming seriously ill at Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/luWUC8z

Nicholas Rossi: Catching the US fugitive who ‘faked his own death’

Convicted sex offender Nicholas Rossi assumed a new identity and fled to Scotland to escape justice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wbafsH2

Brazil: Migrants rescued after 14 days at sea on ship's rudder

The Nigerian migrants hoped to travel to Europe, but ended up thousands of miles away in Brazil. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q3V2lFZ

Rishi Sunak: I care about reaching net zero carbon emissions

The PM says he listens to his daughters' concerns about climate change but they are not "eco-zealots". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cx5Yfyw

YouTuber Jake Paul claims his dad physically abused him

The social media star-turned boxer makes the allegations in a Netflix documentary about his life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NExKrg9

UK weather: Storm and wind warnings for England and Wales as NI sees wettest July

The Met Office confirms July has been been one of the wettest on record - and there's more to come. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1pXT759

School's shock as teens die on way to end-of-year ball

There is devastation after a car crashes on the way to a school dance near Clones in County Monaghan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JQI0Vd1

Watch: Snake invades Sri Lanka cricket match

The reptile slithered onto a Lanka Premier League game in Colombo, Sri Lanka, bringing play to a halt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q4snEa1

NI Pride preacher says words 'taken out of context'

The man was filmed accusing members of the LGBT community of being rapists and child abusers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VqMjRXf

Drivers struggling to pay Dartford Crossing charge

National Highways says its payment website is experiencing high demand after an update. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cfjXDlY

NEU teacher strikes end as members accept pay deal

The union's members in England vote to accept a 6.5% pay rise, so will not strike next term. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XmvzQnN

Bibby Stockholm: Fire safety concerns over migrant barge

The Home Office was planning to send the first 50 asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PAa0q95

Afghanistan: Taliban burn ‘immoral’ musical instruments

The founder of Afghanistan’s National Institute of Music likened the move to "cultural genocide". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uDXTM47

What is an oil and gas licence?

The government is offering energy firms North Sea permits but what do they allow them to do? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1kjpZ4T

How bubbles stop plastic getting into the sea

A curtain of bubbles is catching plastic waste in Amsterdam. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6dgifKh