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Teachers working 12-hour days, leaked report says

The research, commissioned by the Department for Education, has not yet been made public. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ERauIOC

Pope expected to leave hospital on Saturday

The Vatican says doctors will decide on the 86-year-old pontiff's discharge from hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nr3fts2

Local Elections 2023: New powers will help prevent potholes, says Rishi Sunak

The PM announces new measures to help improve roads, as campaigning for local elections gets under way. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RcAGrah

Aberfan teacher who rescued children dies aged 82

Howell Williams smashed the glass above the classroom door and helped children from his class escape. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7tUJXNC

PM pledges trans guidance for schools 'for summer term'

Rishi Sunak promises clarity as union claims teachers are navigating a 'public minefield'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rRqwd69

What is happening to house prices, and could there be a crash?

How are rising interest rates changing the housing market around the UK? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zwK3S82

Thomas Cashman: 'Brave' ex-partner helped convict Olivia's killer

Thomas Cashman's ex-partner says she was petrified of him but wanted justice for Olivia Pratt-Korbel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/57PzlLR

King Charles warns scourge of war has returned to Europe

The King also mentions Monty Python and Kraftwerk as he makes history addressing the German parliament. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/08UuOs1

Russia arrests US journalist Evan Gershkovich on spying charge

Evan Gershkovich was working for the Wall Street Journal, which vehemently denies the accusation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BPfmw94

Isle of Wight cow 'faking sleep' attracts global sympathy

Doris the cow's reluctance to get up early to be milked is captured by an Isle of Wight farmhand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xk8z2QR

State pension: What is it worth and when do you get it?

The government is set to confirm the planned state pension age rise to 68 will not be brought forward. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l748by1

Watch: Raab and Rayner spar on bullying and rape convictions

The deputy PM and deputy Labour leader face each other for PMQs in the Commons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SHxJbTE

Video of deadly fire at Mexico migrant centre causes outrage

Footage emerges which appears to show officers failing to open a cell door as the fire erupted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u5xzigB

Local elections 2023: When are they and who can vote?

Voters in parts of England and in Northern Ireland will be able to elect new councillors in May. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dahExCA

Humza Yousaf: Can new SNP leader represent South Asian Scots?

Humza Yousaf has made history as the first Muslim to lead a country in western Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aNAckCt

Dermalogica founder's five words of advice

Jane Wurwand, who co-founded the skincare brand Dermalogica, shares her advice for our CEO Secrets series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r5iUZyG

Jeremy Corbyn: Labour vote to ban ex-leader standing as candidate

Jeremy Corbyn was ejected from the parliamentary Labour party due to a row over antisemitism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L3IZlny

Awaab Ishak: Rochdale housing group dismissed residents - report

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing was "dismissive" and "unsympathetic" with residents, a report finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ySMEcXD

Mexico migrants: Deadly fire at Juárez migrant centre

People were trapped inside the centre on the US-Mexico border as the fire spread through the building. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uT08Ktm

Terrorism threat level raised in Northern Ireland

The move follows a rise in dissident republican activity, including a gun attack on a top policeman. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V4zaBbE

Bullying and toxic environment at Birmingham hospital trust - report

The review comes after a BBC investigation into claims of a climate of fear at Birmingham hospitals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yS4RX3D

Bank of England on heightened alert for further banking turmoil

Bank of England says it remains vigilant after US bank collapses spark fears over financial stability. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YVN9XOM

Music star Angélique Kidjo says the Grammys 'need diversity'

"We are working on it," says the star, who sits on the awards' board of trustees. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wePbn7X

Amateur Australian gold digger finds massive nugget

The specimen was found with a budget metal detector and weighed in at 4.6kg. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4ZK0RC9

Why fun apps are banned on French officials' phones

France is removing not only TikTok but all "recreational" applications from government devices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h7POYAq

Jack Ma: Alibaba founder seen in China after long absence

The 58-year-old reportedly visited a school that he founded in his hometown of Hangzhou. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ItKa8kq

Israel judicial reform: Why is there a crisis?

Israel is facing one of the biggest internal crises in its history - here's why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zC0UMBs

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's defiant leader

How an ex-commando became the most dominant figure in the country's recent history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gczWjE0

Linda Nolan says cancer has spread to her brain, in fourth diagnosis

It is her fourth diagnosis with the disease, and says it is "frightening" but is "staying positive". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/19Dd7Tb

England 2-0 Ukraine: Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka score in comfortable win

England maintain their winning start to their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a comfortable victory over Ukraine at Wembley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TYSKpLy

Major incident at Poole Harbour after 200-barrel fluid leak

"Reservoir fluid" has entered the water at Poole Harbour where a spill plan has been activated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CGcH1dL

Jonathan Majors: Creed III actor arrested on assault charges

The Hollywood star was arrested by police in New York after a woman alleged she was assaulted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SXH8nRD

New first minister will have no mandate - Sarwar

The leader of the Scottish Labour party has repeated his call for a snap Holyrood election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rLkEcd9

Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas sales to be banned, says Gove

Targeting the use of nitrous oxide is part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I3nLmW5

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to pay almost £2k speeding fine

The Greater Manchester mayor admits driving at 78mph on a motorway with a temporary limit of 40mph. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aEhfUVB

Rent rise: Sara Lewis's daily Aberllefenni bench protest

Sara Lewis, 55, who has to use an oxygen bottle, spends six hours a day on the bench in her village. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T1SIqED

Funeral for WW2 veteran Flt Sgt Peter Brown moved as crowds expected

Too many mourners were expected at Flt Sgt Peter Brown's funeral which was planned for Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/At5SBOx

UK asylum plans: Plans on future of migrant hotels to be announced

The government has previously signalled it wants to end the practice of housing people in hotels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/niswRKH

Tornadoes kill 23 and bring devastation to Mississippi

Powerful wind and hail the size of golf balls brought destruction to rural areas on Friday night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vZkT0o9

Gandhi says disqualification 'politically motivated'

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi says he "will not stop" after being stripped of his MP status. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZTFuMrE

Plymouth tree felling 'really good' for city, council official says

The felling of over 100 trees in Plymouth will lead to a "fabulous result", the official says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ePFZ6T5

Top Gear's chequered past: Crashes, controversy and Clarkson

The show has been put on hold following a crash involving host Freddie Flintoff. Will it be back? from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65061656?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

TV presenter Sophie Morgan in 'rage at the injustice' of Blue Badge theft

The TV star says she was "in a rage" at the "injustice" of her Blue Badge being stolen from her car. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yX0T25O

Ruth Perry couldn't share Ofsted result for 54 days, friend says

Lisa Telling says her friend Ruth was "under enormous stress before she died." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yrwkWjv

Northern lights dazzle in parts of UK overnight

Normally rare in southern parts of the UK, the aurora made an appearance for the second time in a month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7lxecND

Wadhurst is named as the best place to live in the UK

Judges said the East Sussex town had "pretty much everything needed for modern life in miniature". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WSXHa4l

Belfast baby murder case: Woman found guilty of killing son

The woman accepted she stabbed him and his sister on 27 July 2021 but had denied the charges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/msGB8Hi

Apple AirTags: Love Island star says device used to stalk her

Montana Brown says she found the tracking device - which wasn't hers - in her bag at an airport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mcPO9K8

Watch the moment jets create enormous heart in sky

The romantic display in Nottinghamshire is believed to be courtesy of the Red Arrows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/prF9Ije

Four-day junior doctor strike set for April

British Medical Association announces walkout in their fight to get 35% pay rise in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/06RerPx

How a TikTok ban would - or wouldn't - work in practice

The US government is threatening to ban TikTok - how would that work? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VJclKGp

Dick Van Dyke crashes his car into a gate in Malibu

The film and television icon is said to have sustained minor injuries but avoided going to hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sTXYlI8

Uganda Anti-Homosexuality bill: Life in prison for saying you're gay

The legislation makes it an offence to simply identify as gay, and obliges relatives to alert police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vlWR3HP

Mesut Ozil: Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder retires from football

Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil retires from football at the age of 34. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xbz2EXg

Emergency crews at Leith dockyard as ship tips over

Police said the research vessel Petrel became dislodged in a dry dock in Leith, Edinburgh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EDOM0Kt

How do Ofsted inspections work, and why are outstanding schools downgraded?

The death of head teacher Ruth Perry has highlighted the pressure Ofsted inspections can put on schools. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m4rfvH7

Bard: Google's rival to ChatGPT launches for over-18s

The tech giant is rolling out its new AI chatbot, called Bard, to users in the US and UK first. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q4pGdSj

New Jersey Fountain of Life Center church engulfed in flames

A senior pastor at the Fountain of Life Center says it is a devastating loss for his community. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UKD2ZR9

Man walking home from Birmingham mosque set on fire

West Midlands Police says the man has suffered serious facial injuries in the attack in Edgbaston. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QvPoyeG

Julian Lloyd Webber takes aim at 'lamentable' BBC music cuts

The musician says plans to axe its chamber choir and reduce orchestra numbers have "rebounded badly". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QDxpI0a

Cost of living: Animal shelter sees rise in cats given up

Volunteers are now being sought to help them socialise by cuddling and stroking them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZGsUKpD

Rupert Murdoch set to marry for fifth time at 92

The billionaire tycoon announces his engagement to former police chaplain, Ann Lesley Smith. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dRFyIDO

Bryn Hargreaves: Body of missing former Wigan Warriors star found

Former Wigan Warriors rugby star Bryn Hargreaves had been missing in the US for more than a year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pC6QGAk

Is this a banking crisis - how worried should I be?

Credit Suisse has been taken over by rival UBS and shares have tumbled, but your money is safe, say regulators. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gTvxXL

Hampshire shark: Appeal for head to be returned

It is thought to be a smalltooth sand tiger shark but its head was removed after it was discovered. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/23xu48F

Tory obesity strategy makes no sense, ex-adviser says after quitting

Henry Dimbleby says the reluctance of government to intervene will cause "huge problems" for the NHS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MiBERac

The Weeknd settles copyright case over Call Out My Name

The star had been sued over alleged similarities between his song and a 2017 track called Vibeking. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2A7xQfZ

Norfolk council sorry for wrongly telling man he is dead

Stuart Dobson says he was both surprised and distressed when his local council told him he had died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VtxGMPg

Putin in Mariupol: What the Russian president saw on his visit

The Russian leader tours parts of the port city that saw some of his army's fiercest attacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AKXpaiG

Prosecuting Donald Trump would be politically motivated, say Republicans

Members of the ex-president's party claim prosecutors investigating him are part of the "radical left". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/To675kx

Royals share photos to mark first Mother's Day without late Queen

New photos are released including of King Charles, the Princess of Wales and Camilla, the Queen Consort. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KAbV4Gm

Girl, 15, dies after being hit by bus in Birmingham

Officers appeal for witnesses to the Birmingham crash and say they are supporting the girl's family. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h04zqvM

SNP leadership: Decisions need to be made by 'big team', says Forbes

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes says party members want to know the institution is democratic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q8nYzeZ

Man sent bailiffs to Luton Airport for Wizz Air refund

An out-of-pocket dad sends in reinforcements to claim money from an airline over a cancelled flight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cpx9QMa

Kuenssberg: Sunak is now hostage to his promises on childcare and small boats

Failure to deliver on childcare and small boats pledges could set back the progress of his first months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N0UwkIT

Who is Peter Murrell? SNP chief and Scotland's 'First Husband'

The chief executive of the SNP for the past 24 years has resigned, What do we know about him? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jth3QYs

Imran Khan supporters clash with police outside court

Meanwhile police have entered the ground of the former PM's home in Lahore. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B16dkT8

Cambridge University college to examine its slavery legacy

Trinity College says a new role will consider ways the college may have gained from slavery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jhO4lPT

In pictures: The Crown films in St Andrews

The next series of the Netflix show will cover the period the Prince of Wales was at university. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/evZgpPL

Dedicated father's 21-year mission to photograph son

Ian McLeod has captured every day of his son's life growing up for the ultimate family album. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B69zhO1

Give babies peanut butter to cut allergy by 77%, study says

Research suggests there is a crucial window during weaning to lower the allergy risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q4o3M0e

Champions League quarter-final draw: Chelsea to play Real Madrid, Man City v Bayern Munich

Chelsea face holders Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, while Manchester City meet Bayern Munich. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DuxXbte

Teachers' strikes in England paused for talks

Talks between the government and unions will focus on teacher pay, conditions and workload reduction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Sd1A5MU

Cheltenham stab suspect 'believed woman worked at GCHQ' - court told

Joshua Bowles, 29, is accused of attempted murder and causing actual bodily harm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/unAcRvF

People urged to take gonorrhoea tests as cases rise

Sexually active people are warned as cases of the sexually transmitted disease rise sharply in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jhQ8gdv

Watch the harrowing rescue of a man stuck in a flooded river

US firefighters hoist him to safety as he clings on to a barrier in the flooded Los Angeles River. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Mw5dP03

Pensions: How are the lifetime and annual allowances changing?

The lifetime limit on tax-free pensions savings will go, and some annual allowances will increase. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DL8GZwp

Six tips for getting a job if you're over 50

Recruiters and charities give their advice for anyone wanting to get back into work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uBAcm0S

What is corporation tax and who pays it?

The government is increasing corporation tax from April 2023. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NuFcvYd

Unemployment: Who are the millions of Britons not working?

The unemployment rate is close to its lowest point since the 1970s, but millions aren't working. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xK6J2qN

Jeremy Clarkson's farm branded 'a menace and a success'

Residents clash at a meeting over the future of the TV star's farm shop and restaurant plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jlpQsGm

BBC local services disrupted by 24-hour strike over radio cuts

Regional TV news in England is not expected to be aired, with local radio and online also affected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AVrXmOM

Man charged in Euston church drive-by shooting

Police arrest three men in relation to a shooting which left a girl, 7, with life-threatening injuries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I3ExPQb

Meta layoffs: Facebook-owner to cut 10,000 staff

In addition to the 10,000 jobs being lost, 5,000 open roles at the company will be left unfilled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qxQb7de

Juno Awards 2023: Avril Lavigne confronts topless protester onstage while The Weeknd wins big

The protestor interrupted the opening of the Juno Awards, Canada's equivalent of the Brits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RBzDjVx

Watch: The Silicon Valley Bank saga in 80 seconds

Has the collapse of two US banks sparked another financial crisis? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fx9NI6w

GaaSyy: Japan YouTuber MP expelled for never going to work

The senator and YouTube blogger has not attended parliament even once since he was elected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iGZk8QJ

SNP leadership: The battle raging for the party's soul

The leadership contest has opened up a heated debate about economics, independence and social issues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r4WETtK

Willow oil: US government approves Alaska oil and gas drilling project

President Biden approves an $8bn oil drilling project, in a move likely to anger climate activists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AFmHoi4

Israeli teachers' racist WhatsApp chat caught by pupils

The education minister apologises after Ethiopian Israeli girls film teachers mocking them on a trip. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lcf9K8o

Masatoshi Ito, billionaire who made 7-Eleven a global giant, dies at 98

Masatoshi Iso's company brought 7-Eleven to Japan - where a quarter of stores are now located. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q2QZark

Insulate Britain protester jailed for stopping traffic on M4

Stephen Pritchard and his co-defendants glued themselves to the tarmac, causing huge disruption. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NhkCKW8

'World's oldest' Humboldt penguin dies at Yorkshire zoo

Staff are "devastated" following the death of Rosie, who lived in Yorkshire for more than 30 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/evcdzxw

Gary Lineker will abide by BBC guidelines until review completed - Tim Davie

Gary Lineker is to return to BBC screens this weekend after reaching a deal with the corporation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hXCi4Ay

San Diego: Eight dead after boats, possibly used for people smuggling, capsize

Two boats, possibly used for people smuggling, overturned near Black's Beach on Saturday night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CtMm49d

US accuses Iran of cruel false prisoner swap claims

Iran's claims that an exchange was imminent would cause "heartache" for relatives, the US says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dZVnQDT

Bill Tidy: Cartoonist who appeared on Countdown and Countryfile dies aged 89

Bill Tidy's family has paid tribute to "the most brilliant cartoonist and the very best dad". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1q3iVn6

Yousaf might use snap Holyrood vote to secure independence

The SNP leadership hopeful says he would consider an unscheduled Holyrood vote as part of the strategy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KPBkFwU

Hemsby: Two at-risk cliff-top homes being demolished

Work is under way to remove two further properties, with one already demolished due to coastal erosion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/528kVF0

Gary Lineker row: BBC boss asked if he bowed to government pressure

Watch Nomia Iqbal's interview with the BBC director general on the Gary Lineker crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2jvBnNu

Cheltenham stabbing: Man held under Terrorism Act

The man was first held on suspicion of attempted murder after the attack outside a leisure centre. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k1HfgRA

Mikaela Shiffrin: American skier wins 87th World Cup to break long-standing record

Mikaela Shiffrin becomes the greatest Alpine skier of all time with her 87th World Cup win - exactly 12 years after making her debut. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c9olzvH

High-value Amazon orders 'switched for cat food', say customers

Dozens of Amazon customers get in touch to share their stories of ordering cameras and computer kit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g86RScB

Mark Drakeford says grief will not stop his work in emotional speech

Welsh first minister says his grief at losing his wife will not stop his work for Labour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hdJvGwa

Hemsby: Cliff-top homes due to be demolished as collapse risk grows

Homeowners say their hopes and dreams have been destroyed as their houses are set to be demolished, from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m0pECXP

Why afro hair textures need to be represented

Zimbabwean entrepreneur Tendai Moyo highlights the importance of texture representation in the hair industry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fXu6wtp

Belvedere deaths: Woman and two boys found at house

The bodies of the two boys, aged seven and nine, and the woman were found on Thursday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Az6Glp8

CCTV image released after man set on fire outside mosque

An 82-year-old man was doused in a liquid and set alight outside a mosque in west London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YkZWm8S

Oscars 2023: How to survive the red carpet - and spitting celebrities

The BBC's Sophie van Brugen shows us five things she can't live without when red carpet reporting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qQ5thBY

Robert Blake in pictures: From Hollywood to murder accused

Images from the life of the late film star who was tried and acquitted of killing his wife. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FBSKOwG

Largest Scotland teaching union backs pay deal to end strikes

Scotland's largest teaching union the EIS confirms 90% of members voted to accept the new pay deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Gawv9Nc

WATCH: The scene from inside Israel's mass protests

Thousands of demonstrators massed on a main road, bringing the Israeli city to a standstill. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ldTOGw9

T-level delays: Colleges face disruption after courses are pushed back

The rollout of four technical courses in England is being pushed back because of quality concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WBrokND

Wimbledon 2023: Clare Balding to lead BBC coverage of this year's Championships

Clare Balding will be the lead presenter for coverage of this year's Wimbledon in July, the BBC announces. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kT0RXq8

How #OscarsSoWhite changed the Academy Awards

#OscarsSoWhite changed Hollywood, new data shows, but there is still a long way to go. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m48R3XI

NHS backlog progress at risk from junior doctors' strike in England

Health leaders say it is inevitable next week's 72-hour walkout in England will have an impact. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6ZOsN3j

Mystic Meg: Astrologer dies aged 80

The TV star, whose real name was Margaret Lake, was a well-known TV figure in the 1990s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XMSfDat

Suella Braverman: Civil servants demand apology over small boats email

Home Office officials are "livid" about a Tory email accusing them of blocking small boat crossings, union chief says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xAtDg4n

Georgians protest on streets and in parliament over 'Russia-style' bill

Protests rage on the streets and in Georgia's parliament over a controversial draft law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QRTUNyv

Ukraine war: Top Ukraine athletes' defiant tribute to shot soldier

The sports stars use a popular battle cry to denounce the apparent death of an unarmed Ukrainian prisoner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rzRsMyN

Charles Bronson shows signs of PTSD, parole panel told

A psychologist says she believes his symptoms are caused by some "brutal" treatment while in prison. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6LnR0qN

Gloucestershire: Mother bled to death after treatment delays

An inquest hears Rana Abdelkarim, a mother-of-two, died after a major bleed soon after giving birth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ktesyVG

I finally saw inside my area's best-kept secret after 12 years

Sheila Noble was delighted to finally find out what lay behind the blue door at number three Morningside Park in Edinburgh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uSwg2Zd

Energy bills: Let people remove prepayment meters, charity says

Age UK says people on the meters pay more for their energy than those who are on direct debits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X8IOMkT

Future flood map simulates impact of climate change on UK

Cutting greenhouse gas emissions could save millions of pounds in flood damage costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YFS5c3q

Covid booster jab to be offered this spring

Everyone over 75 is being advised to take up the extra vaccine to protect them over the summer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9kWyKcj

Rob Burrow receives ‘Points of Light’ award from Rishi Sunak

The ex-Leeds Rhinos star was the 2,000th recipient of the award for outstanding individual volunteers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XVR28xB

Struggling renters must move further out of London, says Foxtons boss

The boss of London's biggest estate agency says a lack of available properties is driving people further out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zARDqt7

Japanese rocket self-destructs after launch

The failure of the second-stage engine sets back efforts to crack a market led by Elon Musk's Space X. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dfT6tzs

GB News host Mark Steyn's Covid vaccine claims broke Ofcom rules

Mark Steyn made "potentially harmful and materially misleading" claims, the media regulator rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eS91UMJ

Watch: Ceiling collapses, nearly hits commuter in US

The local transport authority in Massachusetts says it will now inspect panels in all of its stations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Zjl8WSx

Wayne Couzens sentenced over indecent exposures

The former Met Police officer is already serving a whole-life term for the murder of Sarah Everard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9pglRUJ

Charles Bronson would not cope with release, panel told

Bronson, one of the UK's most violent offenders, has been in jail for much of the last 50 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/51Mob8w

Stephen Bear: What happened when Georgia Harrison got justice

BBC correspondent Sonja Jessup confronted Bear outside court ahead of his sentencing on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AtyO1cE

Mother of Frankie Thomas wants answers from tech firms over daughter's death

Judy Thomas tells the BBC she struggled to get information from tech firms after her teenage daughter died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OSzKLaX

Manchester Arena attack: Saffie Roussos' father plans to sue MI5

Saffie Roussos' father says the agency has "most of the blame" for not preventing the attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WD1M32e

Two Sessions: China looks at reforms to deepen Xi Jinping control

Lawmakers are set to pass far-reaching measures restructuring the government and the financial sector. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rlV1oH2

Camilla features in Antiques Roadshow episode at Eden Project

The Queen Consort filmed the episode of the BBC One show at the Eden Project in Cornwall in September. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/15MzImu

Sue Gray to tell government watchdog when job talks with Labour began

The ex-civil servant looks set to join Sir Keir Starmer's office in a move that has angered some Tories from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fUtVsGT

What is the UN High Seas Treaty and why is it needed?

The first international agreement to protect the world's oceans for 40 years has been reached. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7Llo5O3

Rafael Viñoly: Uruguayan architect of London's 'Walkie Talkie' dies aged 78

The Uruguayan also worked on Tokyo's International Forum and Manchester City's training ground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J5zOckm

Sergei Lavrov: Russian foreign minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims

Sergei Lavrov is laughed at in Delhi after saying the Ukraine war was "launched against us". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hOY30KI

Liverpool v Manchester United: Jurgen Klopp & Erik ten Hag call for end to 'tragedy chanting'

Liverpool and Manchester United managers Jurgen Klopp and Erik ten Hag call for an end to '"tragedy chanting" in a joint statement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BwV7fdq

Saul Murray: Rare designer coat helped snare killer, say police

Saul Murray was killed after being given the sedative GHB in a robbery that went wrong. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/86IbueD

Channel ferry blaze: Isle of Innisfree towed to Calais

A tug tows the Isle of Innisfree with 183 people on board to Calais after the engine room fire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/teuxKnH

King Charles to travel to France and Germany in first state visits

Buckingham Palace says the King will visit European neighbours on his first official visits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WPHS10d

Sadiq Khan condemns ULEZ protesters as far right

The remarks made by the mayor at a People's Question Time event are "appalling", Conservatives say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3S94XaL

Bus driver helps rescue sheep from busy Sussex road

Martine Patey rescues the animal from a busy road and takes it to the safety of a Brighton farm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O6QUmW7

How Alex Murdaugh hid his dark side

Behind the courtly air of a country lawyer born to power and privilege, lay a cold-blooded killer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kYaOA7R

Genevieve Lhermitte: Belgian mother who killed her five children euthanised

Genevieve Lhermitte chose to die in Belgium on the anniversary of her children's deaths. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LWfGk5V

Sue Gray: The Partygate investigator and civil servant

The senior civil servant has been offered a job as Keir Starmer's chief of staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z84xfiD

Meeting to avert junior doctors' strike in England fails

This month's planned 72-hour walkout in England remains after "disappointing" talks with the government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Siq1rIK

Blinken and Lavrov meet for first time since invasion

The top US diplomat Antony Blinken tells his Russian counterpart the US will keep supporting Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DTMihr9

Pedestrian Auriol Grey jailed over Huntingdon cyclist death

Auriol Grey gestured and swore at Celia Ward, who fell into the path of a car and died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FhoBXrx

LGBTQ rights: Japan PM under fire for same-sex marriage remarks

Fumio Kishida is facing criticism for his remarks, just weeks after apologising over a separate scandal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RV18QvS

Footage shows moped's near miss at Littlehampton level crossing

Police describe riders of a moped which crosses moments before a 70mph train as "stupidly reckless". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c8djipz

Kaylea Titford: Parents of neglected teenage girl who died jailed

The parents of a 16-year-old girl who died after "shocking and prolonged" neglect have been jailed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WnRGy1r

Amazon jungle: Man survived 31 days by eating worms

The 30-year-old man got lost while hunting with friends in the Amazon in northern Bolivia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eIOtm9B

Greece train crash: What we know so far

At least 36 people have died after two trains collided in northern Greece - here's what we know about the incident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KXMS0gL

Grimsby teenager sentenced over 100mph police chase ending in crash

Oliver Clark, 19, from Grimsby, admits dangerous driving and is given a suspended jail sentence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V7Patjc

St David: Ten things to know about the patron saint of Wales

The patron saint of Wales was a teetotal vegetarian who was born in a storm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uyT2tU3

Cost of living crisis: 'I lived on tea and coffee for a week'

As the government's energy support ends, we talk to those who are struggling with costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ONgsDJv