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Secretive Saudi executions leave families in the dark

Relatives of prisoners are given no advance warning of executions, and left with no bodies to bury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/43kbWhy

Ambulance workers to strike on 10 February

Thousands of staff across five services in England will walkout in protest over pay. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pOKsoeC

Man admits killing Bennylyn and Jellica Burke at his Dundee home

Andrew Innes denies murdering Bennylyn and Jellica Burke, claiming he had diminished responsibility. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jZxz51K

Sam Smith: What's behind I'm Not Here to Make Friends backlash?

Some say I'm Not Here to Make Friends is oversexualised but fans have called out double standards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QCyYzxA

Bird charity locked out of Twitter after woodcock tweets

Elon Musk describes the issues faced by the charity as the "most ironic thing I've read in a while". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FKCIlPg

Nicola Bulley: Friends join search for missing dog walker

Nicola Bulley's friends say the situation is a "nightmare" but they still hope she will be found. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K6LdRoz

When and why are teachers going on strike, and will schools close?

Teachers in the biggest unions in England, Scotland and Wales are striking over pay. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7x0bn3Z

Village hall ban for councillor after warm space Facebook post

She had written a Facebook post asking about using the hall as a warm space for vulnerable people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39FCm1L

'I was sold to men for sex but police did nothing'

A woman forced to have sex with hundreds of men receives an apology after police failed to investigate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PkpqfDd

Laura Winham: Investigators seek whereabouts of gas engineer

Laura Winham, 38, who had schizophrenia, was found in a "mummified, almost skeletal state". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6samHQh

No trans prisoners have attacked women, says justice minister

The justice secretary says none of five trans prisoners in women's units had convictions for violence against women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eO5yhlJ

JD Sports says 10 million customers hit by cyber attack.

The sportswear chain says stored data relating to its customers might be at risk following the attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Dc5YCLM

Anthony Gordon: Newcastle sign Everton forward in £45m deal

Newcastle United complete the signing of Everton forward Anthony Gordon in a deal that could be worth up to £45m. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/M65x9Fr

Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Liverpool: Kaoru Mitoma injury-time goal sends FA Cup holders out

Kaoru Mitoma scores in stoppage time as Brighton knock holders Liverpool out of the FA Cup with victory at the Amex. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WQlXxVN

U19 Women's World Cup: Inspired India thrash England in final

An inspired India win the first Women's Under-19 World Cup by thrashing England in a one-sided final in South Africa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7QjteZy

Chris Mason: Zahawi sacking raises questions over Sunak's judgement

The now-sacked chairman is not the PM's first minister to be investigated, says BBC political editor Chris Mason. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k1tyfjN

The joy and the trauma of carrying a celebrity's baby

Shanna St Clair was a surrogate for a celebrity twice – one experience was "beautiful", the other "terrible”. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3PcbSd4

Malo Gusto: Chelsea sign teenage right-back from Lyon in £31m deal

Chelsea sign 19-year-old French right-back Malo Gusto from Lyon in a deal worth 35m euro (£30.7m). from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/42jiwgl

Rishi Sunak: Have his first 100 days been calm or 'cringe'?

As the prime minister reaches a key milestone, Laura Kuenssberg assesses his performance so far. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XvrnJjw

British soldier accused of terror offences appears in court

Daniel Abed Khalife was charged on Friday over two incidents at RAF Stafford, including a bomb hoax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LbuaNAc

Jerusalem shooting: Thirteen-year-old held over second attack in days

A Palestinian boy is arrested after opening fire in the city, a day after an attack killed seven people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XULiuTl

Hexham stabbing: Teen arrested on suspicion of murder after girl, 15, dies

A 16-year-old boy is arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident in Northumberland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hrjP5xv

Australian Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka beats Elena Rybakina to win Melbourne title

Aryna Sabalenka wins her first Grand Slam singles title by fighting back to beat Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cXGFNEP

Brent Cross: Charity department store opens in 'UK first'

The pop-up department store will sell second-hand fashion items supplied by 10 different charities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TrkhtnP

Tyre Nichols bodycam footage: What we know about the arrest video

Lawyers for the 29-year-old's family say the bodycam footage shows Mr Nichols being severely beaten. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DVKxMZJ

New Zealand: Airport flooded and homes swamped in Auckland

New Zealand's largest city is hit by torrential rain, causing widespread flooding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6XNWYw7

Daniel Harris: Teen detained over videos linked to US mass shootings

Daniel Harris's far-right videos were shared by a gunman who killed 10 people in New York. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QIuX1yC

Auckland floods: New Zealand city declares emergency after torrential rain

A torrential downpour in New Zealand's largest city prompts evacuations, power cuts and other chaos. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JF06kEe

Lockdowns linked to tenfold rise in child sex imagery

A charity says its data highlights how predators took advantage of the worldwide Covid-19 situation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CnrFepQ

Jacob Rees-Mogg to host GB News show

The former business secretary will "debate the hot topics of the day", the broadcaster confirmed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SkU2OVX

NHS Tracker: Find out about hospital waiting times in your area this winter

Flu, staff shortages and Covid backlogs are putting the NHS under severe strain, find out what's happening in your area. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LTuhsn7

'The joy of fen skating is a great metaphor for life'

Photographer Harry George Hall captures skaters during a rare moment when conditions are just right. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KXYvUSr

Jail for former West Yorkshire PC who let wife take blame for speeding

A judge says the former officer thought he could "get away with it" but had been proved wrong. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nqdj47J

Is UK being left behind in global climate investment battle?

The future of the planet and the global economy are entwined in a potentially risky geopolitical game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YgtB0mE

Stowaway Egyptian gecko found in Manchester Lidl strawberries

The gecko survived the 3,000-mile trip from Egypt to Manchester to pop up in a punnet of strawberries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sZUdy3v

Oscars 2023: Till director Chinonye Chukwu calls out misogyny and racism after snub

Chinonye Chukwu, who wrote and directed Till, says there's "unabashed misogyny towards Black women". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bBvCxio

Ukraine weapons: What tanks and other equipment are the world giving?

Military equipment is being sent to support Ukraine, but President Zelensky says more is needed to stop Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AsPoaVT

Cost of living: Woman puts cat down jumper to keep warm

Sharon Hearn says she can only afford to heat her home for two hours a day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BDvXw6N

Jenners blaze: Critically ill firefighter is named

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service says Barry Martin, 38, suffered serious injuries tackling the blaze. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XUYjsAw

Rapist guilty of attacking women before gender change

Isla Bryson carried out the rapes in Clydebank and Glasgow in 2016 and 2019 while known as a man. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OWM8aSJ

Dreaded Covid-flu twindemic cost NHS this winter

Hospital admissions peaked on 29 December, putting significant pressure on services, NHS bosses say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KFB1OSf

Police fears rise for baby missing in icy temperatures

Police are looking for Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, who went missing with their baby on 7 January. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i7Y8mSp

Doja Cat turns heads in red body paint and 30,000 crystals at Schiaparelli's Paris show

The rapper turns heads in full body paint and 30,000 crystals at Schiaparelli's Paris catwalk show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MA85yvl

Webb telescope hunts life's icy chemical origins

The new super space telescope has been studying some of the darkest, coldest regions of space. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ox8zH70

Elon Musk says Tesla tweet was genuine in fraud case

The billionaire is accused of defrauding investors after a tweet claiming he had support for a deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H1qa8yc

Russia orders Estonian ambassador to leave country

Moscow accuses Estonia of "total Russophobia" after Tallinn reduced its diplomat numbers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UNx5nDK

Food suppliers hit back at Tesco chair in price hike row

Industry body the Food & Drink Federation says supermarkets are already "very tough" on suppliers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uFP3oTm

People struggling could get lower energy prices

The regulator will also investigate the growth in households being switched to prepayment meters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NVQDTaO

Japan PM says country on the brink over falling birth rate

Fumio Kishida says Japan is on the brink of not being able to function due to its falling birth rate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sQCWRZo

Jack Lis: Mother of son killed by dog haunted by last image

Emma Whitfield's son Jack was mauled to death by an American XL bully dog named Beast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R04ZrGo

Strikes Update: How Monday 23 January’s walkouts will affect you

What you need to know about the ambulance workers' strike, by the BBC's Zoe Conway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uSB2Gbx

Former UK PM Boris Johnson makes trip to Ukraine

The former prime minister says it is a "privilege" to visit the country once more. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aefBKpy

Two people dead in eight-vehicle crash on M40 in Buckinghamshire

National Highways says the southbound carriageway will be closed for a "considerable time". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ltyNdMv

'Get it all out now' over tax affairs, Zahawi urged

Nadhim Zahawi should release "the absolute facts" on his taxes, ex-Tory party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AQjWITt

We're policing food firms over price hikes, Tesco chairman John Allan says

John Allan says it is "entirely possible" food producers are taking advantage of the poorest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Yp1UWFK

Leeds hospital terror suspect to be held for longer - police

It follows a suspected firearm and suspicious package being found at St James's Hospital in Leeds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PFxewf0

Buzz Aldrin marries for the fourth time, aged 93

The former US astronaut, who was the second man on the moon, married his partner in Los Angeles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5zRasni

Ukraine war: The 'constant risk' for ministers travelling by helicopter

The death of senior officials in a crash near Kyiv is a reminder of the dangers of helicopter travel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EWsX9YP

Nadhim Zahawi: Tax error was careless and not deliberate

Nadhim Zahawi says he wants to "address some of the confusion about my finances". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BOQz7PU

Should we care about Rishi Sunak's seatbelt?

The PM being fined again may be a moment the public notices and remembers, writes Laura Kuenssberg. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JxaVEd4

Red squirrels number on the rise in Scotland, survey finds

A survey finds efforts to reverse the decline of the species appear to be paying off. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0MJRLtq

Ex-officer Rhett Wilson abused his position for sexual relationships

Rhett Wilson abused his position to start sexual relationships with domestic violence victims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9sWEBqn

Jamie and Rebekah Vardy's home gym destroyed by fire

The footballer's wife says "thankfully no one was hurt" after the blaze at their home near Grantham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FZ7JkB6

Burkina Faso unrest: Dozens of kidnapped women freed

Last week's mass kidnapping in an area hit by a militant Islamist insurgency was unprecedented. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dUmjZri

David Nash inquest: Student 'likely to have lived' if seen in-person by GP

A failure to see David Nash face-to-face meant he underwent surgery 10 hours later than was possible. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/95PNg1V

US judge fines Donald Trump nearly $1m for Clinton lawsuit

The judge called the March 2022 lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and others "frivolous". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lgOj2xS

Ukraine weapons: What military equipment is the world giving?

Military equipment is being sent to support Ukraine, but President Zelensky says more is needed to stop Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/958gXcO

Letter from Somerset arrives in Northumberland almost 30 years later

The letter sent from Somerset in the 1990s has finally reached its destination in Northumberland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NQwtTRZ

British astronaut Tim Peake retires

The former British Army Air Corps helicopter pilot will concentrate on educational outreach. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eJAvxo9

Cost of living: Calls grow for a ban on prepayment meter switching

Citizens Advice says it has seen a sharp increase in people needing crisis support, such as emergency grants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gztClPy

Kim Kardashian buys Princess Diana amethyst cross at auction

The reality TV star paid over £163,000 at Sotheby's for a necklace worn by Princess Diana. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ImXuRo6

Ukraine war: Ukraine admits retreat from front line town of Soledar

Andrew Harding goes under fire on the front line in eastern Ukraine after recent Russian gains. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/83WAk4U

Messina Denaro: Second Mafia boss bunker found by Italian police

Italian police have discovered a bunker used by Matteo Messina Denaro following his arrest on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Mmol2fd

Met Police officers investigated over strip-search of girl, 15

Four officers are investigated after the 15-year-old was strip-searched eight days after Child Q. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VuBLbsy

Ofsted boss surprised by under-11s with smartphones

Amanda Spielman says she is "not comfortable" with younger children having unlimited internet access. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CEWYNtp

Laura Kenny and Jason Kenny expecting second child

Great Britain's most successful female Olympic athlete Dame Laura Kenny and her husband Sir Jason Kenny are expecting their second child. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2dTf6WH

Kaylea Titford: Father's neglect led to obese daughter's death, court told

Kaylea, 16, was found dead at home, weighing almost 23 stone and on soiled sheets, a court hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TWrsKYf

First MoT could be delayed to cut costs for drivers

Testing cars after four years - rather than three - would not affect road safety, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L4JF8Sf

East Yorkshire's Peggy the Pugese bids to be named UK's ugliest dog

The unusual-looking dog, from East Yorkshire, is one of several in line for winning the title. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w4GaUMO

Can I get a Cold Weather Payment and how much are they?

Cold Weather Payments are available to some when there is a run of sub-zero temperatures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ryIwa12

Elon Musk begins trial over Tesla tweet that cost him $20m

Shareholders are suing the Tesla CEO over a 2018 tweet saying he had the funds to take the firm private. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/62rhS3m

Andrey Medvedev: How Russian mercenary made an icy escape to Norway

Andrey Medvedev's escape makes him the first Wagner Group mercenary to defect to the West. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZJ7jba6

UK conversion therapy ban to include trans people

The ban will outlaw attempts to change someone's sexuality or gender identity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y7ASfpL

Warning after Amazon customer sent dog food instead of iPhone

Ian Burton, from Salisbury, was initially refused a refund as he had signed for the delivery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NevTkEd

Minister condemns 'draconian' gender reform block

Shona Robison said the move by the UK government was a "dark day for democracy". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ez6bW5x

BBC Breakfast turns back the clock on 40th birthday

Russell Grant, Debbie Rix and Francis Wilson are among the familiar faces returning to the red sofa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dB28poy

Jeremy Clarkson says he apologised to Harry and Meghan for Sun column

The TV presenter was criticised for comments he made about the Duchess in a newspaper column. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sxKU5RB

David Carrick: The serial rapist and abuser in a police uniform

Carrick's guilty pleas leave the Metropolitan Police once more apologising for a criminal in its ranks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Zd2vrfI

Cost of living: What do I do if I can't afford to pay my debts?

What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/spodJO5

Scottish teachers begin 16-day wave of rolling strikes

The action will affect two councils a day until 6 February, starting with Glasgow and East Lothian. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k1qntPM

Olympic Games to remain free to air on BBC up to 2032

Every Olympic Games up to and including the 2032 summer Games will continue to be shown free to air across the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1ERcQvG

Christine Lambrecht: German defence minister resigns after blunders

Christine Lambrecht's exit comes amid pressure to allow the delivery of German-built tanks to Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OA58aWE

Boy thrown from Tate Modern platform making progress, family say

A boy who was thrown from a viewing platform has made "considerable progress", his family say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zrLxMFU

British woman dies in avalanche in French Alps

The woman was hiking with two other people on Mont Blanc's Argentière Glacier, say French police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zgFNB0o

UK set for cold snap after weekend of floods

A yellow weather warning for ice is issued for parts of the UK, with snow and frost in coming days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E8g3zXa

Dad donates kidney to stranger after daughter's transplant

Arfon Jones says he fells like he gave someone "a nice Christmas present". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bWX7Zr

Rotherham: Biker seriously injured at 100-vehicle car meet

A man is held on suspicion of dangerous driving after a crash at what police believe was a "car meet". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zCVyfu

UK to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, Rishi Sunak confirms

Rishi Sunak confirms the tanks will be provided during a call with President Zelensky. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/75Ofq2c

HRT could cut Alzheimer's risk in some women - early study

Alzheimer's Research UK said the findings were encouraging but said more and larger studies were needed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AtugUip

Romanian police seize luxury cars from Andrew Tate's property

Vehicles including a Rolls-Royce, BMW and Mercedes-Benz were taken away. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VI8yZM

Alireza Akbari: Widespread outrage after British-Iranian executed

The UK described the Iranian regime, which sentenced Alireza Akbari to death for spying, as "barbaric". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w6SIF45

Three dead boa constrictors found among rubbish near loch

The Scottish SPCA said the boa constrictors were discovered by a member of the public in Blanefield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/70jYI94

Everton directors to miss Southampton game over safety threat

Everton's board of directors will not attend Saturday's home Premier League game against Southampton because of a "real and credible" safety threat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N6mvWjs

Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

The US actor was accused of seven sexual offences against a man in the early 2000s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mf6Yk2L

Ros Atkins on… social care’s impact on the NHS crisis

Ros Atkins explains how the crisis in the NHS connects to long-term issues within social care. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B2LKPtv

Two-month gap in telling public may haunt Biden

The distinctions between the inquiry into Mr Biden and a parallel one into Donald Trump may pass most Americans by. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xC0uzkq

Adidas loses stripes trademark battle with designer

The sportswear giant argued the use of four parallel stripes was too similar to its logo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9etoY5N

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Children still at risk of harm after boy's murder

An Ofsted probe after Arthur Labinjo-Hughes's death finds Solihull children's services inadequate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o37nURS

Chocolate's texture has been examined by the University of Leeds

Healthier chocolate that feels just as good to eat could be developed, researchers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zSkUq8u

Dolphins 'shout' to get heard over noise pollution

New research reveals dolphins struggle to communicate and work together as noise pollution increases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CuyqoF

NASUWT teaching union fails to meet ballot turnout

The NASUWT reports a 42% turnout, saying 90% of those who voted are in favour of striking. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Kceq75

'We don't train to give care in corridors'

Patients at a London hospital are waiting 24 hours in corridors as staff endure their "hardest winter". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/102NEMw

James Webb telescope traces arcs of dusty star formation

The new super space observatory probes a dynamic star factory 200,000 light years from Earth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HfPNVQC

Ukraine war: Soledar devastation revealed in satellite images

Ruined buildings and cratered landscape in and around Soledar can be seen in new satellite images. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dNEUlkm

Riverdance's Michael Flatley has 'aggressive cancer'

The US dancer and choreographer has had surgery and is in the care of "an excellent team of doctors". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GJBfUCn

Alireza Akbari: Iran preparing to execute British citizen - family

Alireza Akbari's wife says she was told to come to his prison in Tehran for a "final meeting". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9NYOGQ7

Fees for England universities frozen at £9,250 for two years

Universities will receive £15m to help students struggling with living costs, the government also says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ykLuTGr

Spare: Which Royal has come out best in the book fallout?

The BBC's Royal correspondent Daniela Relph looks at how the Royals have been affected by the publishing of Spare. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nJw9f2P

Cardinal Pell's death brings few tears in Australia

George Pell was reviled by many for his alleged role in child sexual abuse scandals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hFpQCsP

Benjamin Mendy: Jury can return majority verdict, judge rules

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy is on trial accused of raping women at his home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XhEJYrD

Met Police to target dangerous men using data, says chief

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley announces new policing plans following several damning reviews. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ywAXWjz

Harry Styles and Top Gun Maverick boost entertainment industry with record sales

Early trade body figures suggest "extraordinary" record sales in the entertainment sector. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kqcFusa

Meteor lights up the night sky across England

An orange light streaking across the night sky is captured on mobile phones and doorbell cameras. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KGMDFlk

Contortionist Jaures Kombila: Because of my flexibility, they called me a witch

Gabon's Jaures Kombila can get into almost any position using his amazingly flexible body. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P24GCFz

Petrol below £1.50 a litre for first time since Russia invaded Ukraine

Petrol at lowest price since Russia invaded Ukraine, but diesel still costs more than last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DykxYTC

Dr Dre forces right-wing politician to stop using song

The star complained after the right-wing politician used his song Still D.R.E. without permission. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/czOmevx

Eurovision 2023: John Lydon's Public Image Ltd could represent Ireland

Irish broadcaster RTÉ announces Public Image Ltd will compete with five other acts for the title. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31SYOJV

Climate: What do young campaigners want to see in 2023?

Three eco-conscious young people from around the world call for more action on the climate crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ELVkO8J

Brewdog boss pays out £500,000 in gold can row

James Watt says he made some "costly mistakes" in ads offering people a chance to win gold cans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BMUzKiR

Luton man in court after egg thrown towards King Charles III

Harry May is charged under the Public Order Act after an incident in Luton in December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PuvI35s

Scottish hospitals are almost full, says Nicola Sturgeon

The first minister warns of "exceptional and severe" pressure on Scotland's health services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0Xdfur4

Union talks aimed at ending strike action get under way

Officials are holding separate talks with health, teaching and rail unions as further action this winter looms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G3uec1B

FA Cup fourth-round draw: Oxford United could face Manchester City or Chelsea if they beat Arsenal

League One Oxford United could face Manchester City or Chelsea next, if they overcome Premier League leaders on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ro5ZIJp

FA Cup highlights: Bristol City 1-1 Swansea City

Watch highlights as Bristol City fail to win at Ashton Gate for the eighth successive game despite Antoine Semenyo's header earning a replay at Swansea City. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bwqgVAx

Marwell Zoo penguins isolating due to bird flu given all-clear

Seven penguins had been isolating after an outbreak of avian flu in December, Marwell Zoo says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mJDKcWB

MOTD: Wolves 'very unlucky' with FA Cup VAR decisions against Liverpool

Danny Murphy and Stephen Warnock debate the two VAR decisions that went against Wolves and benefitted Liverpool during their FA Cup third round draw. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YC2sZrT

Jack Ma to give up control of fintech giant Ant Group

The billionaire has seldom been seen in public since criticising China's financial sector in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8ikCDba

Can batch cooking help cut your shopping bills?

Suzanne Mulholland's time saving tips have gathered her a significant following on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i2IGLZJ

Blackpool 4-1 Nottingham Forest: Championship strugglers knock Premier League side out of the FA Cup

Championship strugglers Blackpool humble Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest to reach the FA Cup fourth round. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4kumIld

Cornwall space launch viewing information released

The event, scheduled for Monday, will be livestreamed and some tickets are available to the public. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ehRkNb5

Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Portsmouth: Harry Kane one behind Jimmy Greaves' Spurs record after FA Cup winner

Harry Kane moves within one of Jimmy Greaves' Tottenham goalscoring record to earn Spurs a safe FA Cup passage against Portsmouth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1FECf5z

Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev to reach Adelaide final

Novak Djokovic's preparations for the Australian Open continue as he beats Daniil Medvedev to reach the Adelaide International final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MSEBoD3

Iran hangs two more protesters

Family members said they did not get to meet with the men before their execution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tDVR2sy

The Swiss ski resort with no snow

At the Torgon ski resort in the Valais Alps it's hikers rather than skiers on the slopes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kCI0mz7

Gianluca Vialli obituary: 'One of the greats with a reputation to match'

Gianluca Vialli, who has died aged 58, was one of the modern era's great strikers and also one of its most popular and endearing figures, writes Phil McNulty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A9gSYqZ

Census data reveals LGBT+ populations for first time

The number of LGBT+ people living in England and Wales has been revealed in the 2021 census. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6kmVpTa

Katharine Birbalsingh: Head teacher quits as social mobility adviser

Katharine Birbalsingh has attracted controversy since being appointed in late 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8Jq92ct

William and Harry: Royal brothers through the years

From birth, the royal brother's lives have been closely watched from around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4UGMw0k

Evacuations ordered in California as massive storm slams into coast

The storm is expected to bring deadly flooding, landsides, and power outages affecting millions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8NHOVz6

Green farming schemes to be paid more taxpayers' money

The amount of money paid to farmers in England for environmental work will rise, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/erPXJHV

Pope and 50,000 mourners say farewell to Benedict

Former Pope Benedict's funeral takes place at the Vatican, as Francis celebrates Mass with pilgrims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PyZLMJh

ASB Classic: Emma Raducanu retires in tears with ankle injury 11 days before Australian Open

Emma Raducanu retires from her match against Viktoria Kuzmova with an ankle injury, just 11 days before the start of the Australian Open. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yvX3BtD

Prince Harry: The door's always open, the ball is in their court

In a trailer for a new ITV interview, the prince is also asked if he will attend his father's coronation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/j2vUsP6

Utah shooting: Eight family members found shot dead in home

Police were conducting a welfare check when they found the bodies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ADvOfdN

Ronaldo mixes up South Africa and Saudi Arabia after Al Nassr move

At his first press conference in Saudi Arabia, the football star refers to being in South Africa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pzB139Y

Novak Djokovic set to miss Indian Wells & Miami Open as US extends vaccine requirements

Novak Djokovic is set to miss Indian Wells and the Miami Open as the US extends its requirement for international visitors to be vaccinated against Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YkiheQc

Warm winter may lower energy bills later this year

Forecasts suggest bills for households may drop later in the year, although a rise in April remains certain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8GPcXMC

Mortgage approvals sink to lowest level in two years

New figures from the Bank of England show that they dropped to their lowest level since the middle of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ayOgvqS

The weird and wonderful gadgets on show at tech expo

Thousands have come to Las Vegas for one of the world's largest technology shows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/75xL2qM

Ghana fishing: Abuse, corruption and death on Chinese vessels

Ghanaian fishermen have told the BBC of widespread abuse on Chinese fishing vessels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TPwvyLJ

Joe Marler: England and Harlequins prop used offensive comment about Jake Heenan's mother

England and Harlequins prop Joe Marler made an offensive comment about Bristol flanker Jake Heenan's mother, which led to his six-week ban. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ck7rK30

Enzo Fernandez: Chelsea in talks with Benfica over Argentina midfielder

Chelsea are continuing talks with Benfica about signing Argentina's World Cup-winning midfielder Enzo Fernandez. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3VFWCPb

World Snooker Tour match-fixing investigation: China's Zhao Xintong suspended

The 2021 UK Championship winner Zhao Xintong becomes the latest Chinese player to be suspended from the World Snooker Tour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0CXRrcW

UFC president Dana White and wife sorry after hitting each other in Mexico

UFC president Dana White says he and his wife have apologised to each other after a "horrible" incident in which they slapped each other in the face. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G1Rxl5n

More MEPs could lose immunity in corruption probe, president says

EU parliament bids to lift immunity of two more MEPs in Qatar-linked corruption investigation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XTGzEAN

Martina Navratilova: Tennis legend diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

Martina Navratilova reveals she has been diagnosed with both throat and breast cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lA2ocfL

Prince Harry: 'I want my father and brother back'

He also says "they've shown absolutely no willingness to reconcile", but it is not clear who he is referring to. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F9Owcna

Wallasey pub shooting: Sister says Elle Edwards was her soulmate

Elle Edwards, 26, was shot on Christmas Eve outside The Lighthouse pub in Wallasey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gEfxCpq

Croatia begins new euro and Schengen zone era

The country committed to joining the eurozone when it became the EU's newest member in 2013. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nZ1Kw5I

OCD: 'I was afraid to talk about it, but you shouldn't be'

People in the black community are urging others to speak out about their experience with OCD. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pJAMfQN

Arctic walrus filmed returning to the sea in Scarborough

A walrus, which has drawn large crowds since arriving in Scarborough on Saturday, is filmed returning to the sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ytvCb9x

Ukraine must get long-term support, warns Nato chief

Nato countries must be in it for the 'long haul' as Russia shows no signs of relenting, says Nato chief. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ejbvqkt

In pictures: London's New Year's Day parade

More than 8,000 performers delight flag-waving crowds at an annual parade in central London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CJLfY2m

How many people cross the Channel in small boats and where do they come from?

How many people seek asylum in the UK versus other countries, and how many are allowed to stay? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C2GYJ5D

Lula to be sworn in as Brazil president as Bolsonaro flies to US

The 77-year-old takes power as his predecessor Bolsonaro leaves the country to avoid the ceremony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DLx9Kp2

Ukraine war: Putin should face trial this year, says top lawyer

Russia's leader is a "guilty man", says the barrister who led the case against Serbia's ex-leader Milosevic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iSutH41

Scarborough's New Year fireworks cancelled to protect walrus

The council called off the fireworks display over concerns it "could cause distress to the mammal". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DS2HOeG