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UK arranges extra evacuation flight from Port Sudan on Monday

The flight follows the evacuation of 2,122 people on 23 flights from an airfield near Khartoum. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DZlRGb

Cuba cancels May Day parade because of fuel shortages

Acute shortages force the communist government to scrap mass Workers' Day celebrations in Havana. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Tr64Qwk

Bodmin murder investigation after man stabbed in brawl

The victim, aged in his 30s, died at the scene and a man aged 24 is arrested on suspicion of murder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xHo1kDW

Liz Truss contests £12,000 bill over use of Chevening country house

The former prime minister says most of the bill relates to using Chevening for government business. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TuShCNl

Call for thorough investigation after ferry grounding

The MV Pentalina had 60 people on board when it grounded at St Margaret's Hope on Saturday night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n8VhXGt

Caerphilly: Baby in hospital after dog attack

The baby's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, say police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PTdqxm

Why US presidents skip British coronations

There will be one glaring absence among the dignitaries at King Charles' coronation: US President Joe Biden. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jCtfwns

Gunman kills five, including child, at Texas home

Police in Cleveland, Texas are looking for the suspect, described as a Mexican man carrying a rifle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FxRtpWf

Star Wars illustrator Matt Ferguson and the return of classic poster art

Matt Ferguson has gone from working at HMV to designing posters for the world's biggest films. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xVafH5G

Barack Obama and friends surprise Barcelona restaurant

Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg joined the ex-US president for dinner in the Catalan capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Lz4boJQ

Sudan family reunite: 'No words can describe this moment'

Muammar Ali sees his three-month old baby daughter, Wahaj, for the first time, as his family joins him in the UK from Sudan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DeucJZB

Richard Sharp: PM should not appoint BBC chair, says David Dimbleby

The veteran broadcaster calls for a "cross party" public commission to ensure the BBC's balance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oxIKnz4

Wembley Stadium: A century of sport, music and magical moments

Since it opened on 23 April 1923, Wembley has hosted many historical moments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dE9Dpvw

Vietnam arrests 65 for drug smuggling in toothpaste tubes

Vietnam is a major drug-trafficking hub despite having some of the harshest drug laws in the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bd05GQc

Did BBC boss Tim Davie tell chairman Richard Sharp he had to go?

Ex-BBC chairman Richard Sharp resigned despite a belief from his side he would retain his job. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l3zZHfY

Unite union votes to reject NHS pay offer

The offer covers two years, including an additional one-off payment for 2022/23 and a 5% pay rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w56NQSC

Sudan: The young Brits worrying about relatives in the country

People at a community centre in Bristol say they're worried about family members who are still there. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fJXqWYc

Douglas Ross backtracks on tactical voting call

The Scottish Conservative leader told the BBC he "never said" his supporters should vote Labour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PuonZDg

Richard Sharp: Report on appointment of BBC chairman expected

Questions were raised about Richard Sharp's role in securing a loan for the then PM Boris Johnson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FprHZNl

Caesareans likely source of herpes, deaths inquest told

Kim Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy died after giving birth in two East Kent NHS Trust hospitals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QIY940S

Lucy Letby trial: Nurse cries as interview excerpts read in court

Excerpts of Lucy Letby's interviews with Cheshire Police after her arrest are heard at her trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5IGaVA6

Royle Family and Emmerdale actor Peter Martin dies aged 82

Tributes are paid to Mr Martin, from Gainsborough, who also appeared in Emmerdale and Brassed Off. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kqPd5Ke

Ashes 2023: Australia trying 'Bazball' will help England - Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad says "it would be great" if Australia try to mirror England's 'Bazball' tactics during this summer's Ashes series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YnTfSLv

Kenji Nagai: Missing camera reveals journalist's last moments in Myanmar

Japanese journalist Kenji Nagai was killed by a soldier during 2007 protests in Myanmar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KyA9GPv

King Charles coronation: Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill accepts invite

The party's vice president says she's committed to "building good relations" across the UK and Ireland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qC5dg9P

Steve Shanks: London Marathon runner dies on way home from race

Steve Shanks had completed the 26.2-mile (42.1km) distance in under three hours on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/smNtI5L

Madrid Open: Emma Raducanu withdraws with hand injury before first-round match

British number one Emma Raducanu withdraws from the Madrid Open with a hand injury hours before her first-round match. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yEu1KCk

FA Cup final: Manchester United v Manchester City kick-off time will move forward on police advice

The kick-off time for the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Manchester City will be brought forward to 15:00 BST. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FAc3n2P

Former SNP treasurer 'didn't know' about motorhome

Colin Beattie says he did not know about or sign off the party's purchase of the luxury vehicle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SjaIRhc

Reece James: Injury rules out Chelsea defender for rest of the season

Chelsea interim boss Frank Lampard says Reece James will miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury, while Mason Mount is "unlikely" to feature in final seven games. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gp1mGPt

Women's Six Nations 2023: England set to host record crowd at Twickenham

As England prepare to host a record Twickenham crowd, former and current players reflect on how far the women's game has come. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N6uzdXD

Older Americans weigh in on President Joe Biden's age

The US president is running for re-election in 2024, do people think his age is a problem? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9tswY5o

Brexit: MPs call for public inquiry into impact of leaving EU

MPs brand Brexit a "disaster" but the government says leaving the EU was a "democratic choice". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rr9YnI0

Illegal Migration Bill risks breaching human rights obligations, watchdog warns

The Equality and Human Rights Commission says proposals could breach the UK's international obligations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vyYSq14

Three teenagers killed in fatal crash in Shipston-on-Stour named

A school confirms a third teenager has died after the crash Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/x4IA2Uk

The London Marathon runners who are proud to be slower

Course records were smashed in some London Marathon elite races but how did slower runners get on? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Loa8vtf

Bonus BeReal: BeReal increases daily post limit

Is Bonus BeReal an exciting new feature or an attempt to breathe some life back into the social app? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qdBUhTP

Wagner in Sudan: What have Russian mercenaries been up to?

The Wagner group denies involvement in the current conflict, but there's evidence it has previously been active in Sudan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JD1sH6X

Teenagers at risk of rare diseases after drop in vaccine take-up

The number of youngsters having jabs since the pandemic has fallen, UK health officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/svyOEuG

Proclaimers removed from King's coronation playlist

The BBC understands the move was made in response to complaints about the band's anti-royal views. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8DCijfo

CBI rape allegations 'shocking' says Labour shadow minister

The lobbying group needs 'root and branch' reform, says Labour's Jonathan Ashworth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p9bwgv3

Thabo Bester: Body used in South African rapist's prison break identified

Notorious South African rapist Thabo Bester faked his own death to break out of prison last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eFDu3Nd

Ryan Reynolds gatecrashes post-match presser for player's shirt

The club's co-owner demands a memento from goalkeeper Ben Foster after their promotion to the Football League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FKZk4Hr

Jack Teixeira: The video game players sharing secrets online

Online gamers are posting classified documents online to settle arguments over military hardware. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wVpejaE

Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts

Twitter restores the verified blue badge to accounts that insist they did not pay for a subscription. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZNmXDkp

Ireland 0-48 England - Red Roses score eight tries to stay on course for Grand Slam

England stay on course for a Grand Slam with a dominant eight-try victory over Ireland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DrASwbs

Chelsea 0-1 Barcelona: Blues trail in Women's Champions League semi-final

Chelsea must come from behind to reach the Women's Champions League final after losing to Barcelona in the semi-final first leg at Stamford Bridge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bJvFi3O

Lucy Bronze: England defender limps off injured to spark fears over making World Cup

England defender Lucy Bronze goes off with what appears to be a knee injury in Barcelona's Champions League semi-final first leg with Chelsea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YRfArgd

Barry Humphries: Dame Edna Everage comedian dies at 89

The Australian was known for comic creations such as Dame Edna, Sir Les Patterson and Sandy Stone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ADt67o8

Barry Humphries: The satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by Dame Edna Everage

The talented actor, satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by his gaudy alter-ego. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1GwlR32

SNP appoint MP Stuart McDonald as new treasurer after Beattie resignation

Mr McDonald replaces Colin Beattie, who quit after being arrested amid a probe into party finances. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wCAcZIO

Dominic Raab: Anger from civil servants at resignation letter

Some of those who have worked with the former deputy PM give their reaction to his departure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z94dhON

Wrexham AFC's Hollywood finale sparks USA tourism boom

Wrexham prepares as the star-owned football team go for glory, watched by fans around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y3XRL2u

Eid al-Fitr: How Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan

After a month of fasting and reflection, Muslims around the world come together to celebrate Eid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uYyhmCE

Eid 2023: Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan

Millions of Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, one of the biggest events in the Islamic calendar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QTEaYG6

Rachel Weisz on graphic birth scenes and playing twins in Dead Ringers

Actress Rachel Weisz's upcoming TV drama Dead Ringers sees her portray identical twin obstetricians. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vXdM4Cl

Sudan fighting: Why it matters to countries worldwide

Fighting in the north-east African nation is ringing alarm bells around the world. Why does it matter so much? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hFD6fbp

Can people in the US shoot before asking questions?

Recent shootings of unarmed victims raise questions about the right to protect people and property. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JKjevkA

Dominic Raab bullying report handed to Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak will consider the findings and decide whether Mr Raab can remain deputy PM and justice secretary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p2BVNgc

Paul O'Grady: Fans and dogs set to line streets for star's funeral

The comedian and presenter will be laid to rest later at a private service near his home in Kent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JI8Xp4u

India population: The job crisis driving millions to big cities

Indians are migrating to big cities in search of a better life - but are there enough jobs for them? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aoGIEmZ

Milenko Maric: Man extradited from UK over alleged war crimes

Milenko Maric, who was living in Derby, has been extradited to Croatia, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WVxfLmE

Sudan conflict: Residents flee capital Khartoum as fighting continues

Thousands of civilians have fled the capital Khartoum as foreign nations prepare evacuation missions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6oB2T0F

Women's Six Nations 2023: Key players return in much-changed England side

England scrum-half Natasha Hunt, wing Claudia MacDonald and back Helena Rowland are included for Saturday's Women's Six Nations trip to Ireland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OmqtL71

‘I was born from rape - but I won’t let it define me’

Refusing to let the past dictate their lives - people share stories of being born to mothers who were raped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sBdJ6uO

World Snooker Championship 2023: Kyren Wilson makes 147 maximum break in first round

England's Kyren Wilson completes a memorable 147 maximum break in his first-round match against Ryan Day at the World Championship in Sheffield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qKdDN3

Ellis Genge: England and Bristol prop given three-week ban for dangerous tackle

England prop Ellis Genge is banned for three weeks for a dangerous tackle on Tom Curry during Bristol's defeat by Sale. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1T4GzCP

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions game announced by WB

Having not featured in Hogwarts Legacy, the wizard sport will now get its own standalone game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iq3fBRI

Noel Hanna: Mountaineer dies in Nepal expedition

Noel Hanna was considered one of the top mountaineers from the island of Ireland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/grVhjlv

Italian police find cocaine packages floating in the sea off Sicily

Italian police said it was probably "one of the largest" drug hauls ever made in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lnTQDw6

Archaeologists discover remains of Roman fortlet near Clydebank

Attempts to unearth the structure in West Dunbartonshire failed in the 1970s and 1980s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7R4TqYJ

Apple in Mumbai: Tim Cook inaugurates first store in India

The Apple CEO greeted customers who visited the store and posed for selfies with some of them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eIqtE7i

Sony World Photography Award 2023: Winner refuses award after revealing AI creation

Boris Eldagsen said he used the image to test the competition and to create an "open discussion". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iQVd9fN

Spotify makes 'difficult decision' to drop Heardle

The move comes less than a year after the music streaming service bought the name-that-song game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KUbwMth

Alabama shooting: Young football star Phil Dowdell killed in Alabama shooting

Four were killed at a 16-year-old girl's birthday party on Saturday in the small town of Dadeville. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eERSCq

Alex Fletcher: Bath City striker on impact of life-threatening skull injury

Alex Fletcher, a non-league striker who fractured his skull colliding with concrete barriers next to the pitch, says "my family were told if I made it I may not be the same person". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FQHsoOw

Garth Crooks' Team of the Week: Stones, Fernandes, Enciso, Eze, Haaland

Which Premier League players impressed our football pundit Garth Crooks enough to make the Team of the Week? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h0srMId

Sudan crisis: Shock and anger in Khartoum, a city not used to war

Residents say stray bullets and threatened neighbourhood sweeps by armed forces mean nowhere is safe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tk8H9I

EU rejects Ukraine grain bans by Poland and Hungary

The two countries say the measures are necessary to protect their farming sectors from cheap imports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AWGIa5r

Atiq Ahmed: The brazen murder of an Indian mafia don-turned-politician

Atiq Ahmed, shot dead live on TV, built a fiefdom in northern India but his power had begun to wane. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iuwmAz4

Amazon strike: Hundreds of workers in Coventry walk out in pay dispute

GMB members walked out at 06:30 BST on Sunday and will strike until Tuesday, the union says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/USHtT7C

Heavyweight Joe Joyce says his 'journey will continue' after losing to Zhilei Zhang in London

British heavyweight Joe Joyce says "the journey will continue" after his defeat by Zhilei Zhang in London on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1NAG6Y4

Sudan: Army and paramilitaries battle over key sites

Battles are reported at several locations in the capital and elsewhere in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6ah7BCY

Tottenham shooting: Two arrests after teenager dies in shooting

It comes after the Met launched a murder investigation into the death of Tyler McDermott. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7PdpXHo

SNP ruling body orders governance and transparency review

Party leader Humza Yousaf says it will involve "external" input and may feature forensic auditors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oFWfriY

Sudan fighting: The military rivalry behind the clashes in Khartoum

The fighting is a direct result of a vicious power struggle within the military leadership. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Lwhgetj

Rape tweet Conservative Shaun Slator expelled from party

Bromley councillor Shaun Slator has been expelled from the Conservative Party. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O6pz2Q7

Canary Wharf: Spectacular photos of skyscraper rediscovered

Tony Brien sat in a box 830ft above east London to capture the images of One Canada Square. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rtCifyW

Ramadan: Cathedrals, museums and stadiums host iftar meals

Cathedrals and stadiums host iftar meals for people of all backgrounds as part of the Islamic month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VBCbPk1

Woman held over Grand National protest

A 33-year-old woman is arrested in connection with potential co-ordinated disruption activities at Saturday's Grand National at Aintree. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tG69sE2

Sarah Beeny: TV presenter given all-clear following breast cancer treatment

The TV host and property expert said recent months had been a "rollercoaster ride". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sh4SonO

Grand National 2023: Pinstickers' guide to Aintree runners and riders

Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QtF78Cj

Ex Premier League striker Danny Graham admits drink-drive crash

Ex Premier League striker Danny Graham ploughed into a store on the exclusive estate where he lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IbrKQU6

Laverbread: Seaweed-loving chef's bid to promote delicacy

Today is National Laverbread Day - according to a chef who wants the whole of Wales to celebrate it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/luwJBKX

'Age no barrier' as man becomes firefighter at 56

The former RAF engineer says many of the people he trained with were half his age. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8oeCWp5

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/LyQNspb

M&S accused of 'ripping off' pub brand name on new T-shirt

The Craft Beer Co. asked the retailer if it could expect royalties for copying the pub's name. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xkEnjf9

Gal-dem closure: Magazine 'was different to everything else we'd seen'

The publication "committed to sharing the perspectives of people of colour" is closing after eight years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Mm0GEC

Seconds out, round three - what is happening with the Man Utd sale?

After Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus calls the bidding situation for Manchester United a "farce", BBC Sport's Simon Stone looks at where the sale of the club stands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7CulDN3

North Sea oil spills exceed safe level - activists

Data and satellite images show oil spills over five years that threaten species like orca whales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RA7Ev09

Watch: Lorry tips over in high winds on motorway

The moment high winds caused a lorry to tip over on a motorway is captured by a driver's dashcam. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/M8cTU5N

Ariana Grande calls for fans to stop body shaming

The US singer and actress says she "wanted to address" concerns after people discussed her weight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SOegVmr

Elon Musk: What it's like to interview the billionaire Twitter boss

The interview covered everything from the challenges of artificial intelligence to Twitter's current CEO. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GiLtQsl

Euro 2028: Casement Park and Everton's Bramley-Moore Dock among 10 stadiums for UK & Ireland bid

Belfast's Casement Park and Everton's Bramley-Moore Dock, two unbuilt stadiums, are part of the UK and Republic of Ireland's joint bid to host Euro 2028. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lu2LeUR

Marcus Rashford: Manchester United forward out for 'a few games' with muscle injury

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford out for "a few games" with a muscle injury but expected to play again this season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a019Hu3

Pentagon leaks: Spring offensive downplayed and other key takeaways

Ukraine's spring offensive and Chinese hypersonic weapons are among the issues highlighted in the leaks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TgeKsA1

Chinese eagerly await return of panda from US zoo

The treatment of Ya Ya at Memphis Zoo has often been scrutinised - but unfairly, the zoo maintains. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XWOJx0a

Millie Bobby Brown announces she's engaged to Jake Bongiovi

The 19-year-old confirms on Instagram she will marry Jake Bongiovi, the son of singer Jon Bon Jovi. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vO71PbM

Paul Cattermole death: S Club 7's Jo O'Meara says she is heartbroken

Singer Jo O'Meara pays tribute to late bandmate Paul Cattermole, saying he was "our sweetest soul". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l7QY2Pi

Kentucky bank shooting: What we know about the victims

An "incredible friend" of the governor, a beloved grandmother and a respected boss are among the dead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1uFoWRb

Minke whale: Angler enjoys rare encounter in English Channel

Dave Duggan says coming across a minke whale in the English Channel was "magical". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LdkyFoX

UK-Israeli mother wounded in West Bank attack dies

Lucy Dee had been in a coma since the suspected Palestinian attack which killed her two daughters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ChsI2xU

Ofsted should be abolished, teaching union NASUWT agrees

Pressure on the schools watchdog has been growing following the death of head teacher Ruth Perry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ABfg6iN

Lasse Wellander: Abba pay tribute to guitarist's 'musical brilliance'

Lasse Wellander played "an integral role in the Abba story", the Swedish superstars say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zMQ7KVj

Assistant ref stood down as 'elbow' on Liverpool star investigated

Constantine Hatzidakis will not be involved in any matches while the FA investigates an incident in which he appeared to elbow Liverpool's Andy Robertson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cxfWlsg

Junior doctors' strike: NHS chief calls for ACAS help with talks

Some 350,000 appointments and operations could potentially be cancelled this week, the NHS Confederation says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MIaQKyh

Beckton flat fire: Girl who died named as Tiffany Regis

Officers are treating the fire as arson and say the 15-year-old died from smoke inhalation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V906J2c

French Alps avalanche: Four hikers killed, others injured

A wall of snow hit a group near Mont Blanc in south-eastern France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sVwHxFR

Tiger Woods' ball from 1997 Masters fetches $64,000

Woods gave the ball to a nine-year-old boy during the final round of the tournament. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AvyHbOd

How the hollow chocolate Easter egg was first produced

Chocolate company J. S. Fry & Sons first manufactured the hollow chocolate egg in 1873. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/72yjR1i

Maia and Rina Dee: Funerals of sisters killed in occupied West Bank to take place

Maia and Rina Dee, who used to live in Britain, were shot on their way to a family holiday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eRywJsO

Olivia Pratt-Korbel: I want violence to stop, murdered girl's mum says

Cheryl Korbel wants "police, communities and charities" to fight violent crime after Olivia's murder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BTv86I0

Are audiences getting more rowdy? Theatre etiquette in the spotlight

After The Bodyguard musical was cut short and police called, actors say behaviour is getting worse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XSkB0hD

Southampton 1-4 Manchester City: Erling Haaland scores sublime bicycle kick in comfortable win

Erling Haaland scores a superb bicycle kick as Manchester City reduce the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal to five points with a comfortable victory at relegation-threatened Southampton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DbYFJVe

Comedian Gareth Richards dies after car crash

The former co-host of the Frank Skinner radio show was taken off life support on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y76hO4y

Man Utd: Marcus Rashford injury 'does not look well', says Erik ten Hag

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says it "does not look well" for Marcus Rashford after he picked up an injury in the win against Everton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gev0HjO

Manchester United 2-0 Everton: Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial goals maintain hosts' top-four push

Manchester United maintain their push to secure a Premier League top-four finish with victory over Everton at Old Trafford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/51wEQZo

Eryri: Parking warning after 40 cars towed away

North Wales Police said irresponsible parking risks lives and prevents emergency vehicle access. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zj1ae7R

Russian rouble falls to lowest value for a year

The currency tumbles against the dollar as Western sanctions continue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K8Cpu0V

XXXTentacion: Three men jailed for life over rapper's death

The chart-topping rising star was shot in broad daylight during a 2018 robbery in Florida. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1VzpkhZ

Laura Benanti: Actress says she went on stage while having miscarriage

Broadway star Laura Benanti says she knew it was happening before performing for 2,000 people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DngIjP1

SNP auditors quit after Peter Murrell police investigation

The SNP is required by law to audit its accounts and has to provide a report for 2022 by 7 July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kK1mEZX

Beckton blaze: Boy, 16, arrested after girl dies in flat fire

A 16-year-old boy is arrested on suspicion of murder after a 14-year-old girl died in east London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gul7a2f

Stormy Daniels: Trump doesn't deserve prison for hush money

The adult film actress says she felt sadness when seeing the former US president in court this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0zNvRej

CBI lobby group in 'difficult place' after rape claim, says member

Andy Wood, boss of brewer Adnams, says his company is considering its membership of the group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hmczPY0

Time set for national mobile phone emergency alert test

The government says a national emergency warning test will avoid disrupting major sporting events. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/owjGuP8

Elle Edwards: Man denies Christmas Eve pub murder

Connor Chapman pleads not guilty to the murder of Elle Edwards outside a pub in Wallasey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/20ecqtK

NI licensing laws: No more supermarket points for alcohol sales

Alcohol sellers in Northern Ireland can no longer run some loyalty schemes, under new laws. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gdlTI2n

How many complaints are made against police officers, and how many are sacked?

There were almost 88,000 complaints against offers in England and Wales in the year to March 2022. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1lvETuY

Spanish TV star Ana Obregón reveals surrogate baby is her late son's

Ana Obregón, 68, reveals a baby born in the US was fathered by her son who died of cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tKnAhpL

Dover to stagger coaches to avoid Easter delays

Travel will be spread across three days and temporary border controls will be installed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9mkabRX

Brazil kindergarten attack: Man kills four children in Blumenau

A man armed with a hatchet forced his way into a kindergarten in the city of Blumenau in southern Brazil. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JLQtWKf

Barbie: Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling movie takes over social media

Social media went into overdrive following the release of a new trailer for the forthcoming film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FA1XvGE

Inside the life coaching cult that takes over lives

Lighthouse separates people from loved ones and harasses critics, an 18-month BBC investigation finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xRSTbaC

President Biden confirms visit to Northern Ireland

The US president will arrive in Belfast on 11 April before going to Dublin the next day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I0BXgyK

'Cheated' Credit Suisse investors confront bank

The failed Swiss lender faced shareholders for the first time since a forced rescue by rival UBS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HTp8N15

Ming bowls kept in cardboard box sell for £63,000 at auction

Ceramics collected by a woman and displayed on her walls for years make a total of £112,190. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d82emGM

Business group cancels events after new sexual misconduct claims

The business lobby group is facing a number of allegations and is conducting an investigation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CqGsZ7R

Teachers vote for another three days of strikes

National Education Union members in England have voted to strike over pay on either side of exams. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P3zqt9X

Grooming gangs and ethnicity: What does the evidence say?

Home Secretary Suella Braverman made several comments about the ethnicity of some high-profile gangs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f0dbJ4A

Norwich ex-pub landlord electrocuted on holiday in India

Ivan Brown's family say they are "distraught and devastated" at his unexpected death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hn5V94g

John Lewis wins court battle over Edgar the dragon's Christmas advert

A children's author argued that the retailer copied one of her designs in its 2019 Christmas advert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vqkwjOs

Bear meat vending machine is a first for Japan

Different cuts of locally killed black bear are proving popular with those who see it as a delicacy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jJnLsbv

Marlene Schiappa: French minister criticised over Playboy photoshoot

Marlene Schiappa's photoshoot sparks outrage, as France reels from pension protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1rasq7N

Olivier Awards: Sir Derek Jacobi warns of 'elitist' theatre ticket prices

The star, who picked up an Olivier honour on Sunday, says he's "shocked" by some West End tickets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/98FO5md

New England kit for Women's World Cup has blue shorts because of period concerns

England will wear blue shorts instead of white at this summer's Women's World Cup because of period concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LfQy4J0

Sanna Marin neck and neck with conservatives in early Finland voting

The PM's social democrats are almost level with the opposition conservatives in Finland's election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mdJOXrg

Newcastle United 2-0 Manchester United: Magpies up to third in Premier League after win

Newcastle United leapfrog Manchester United into third place in the Premier League table and avenge their Carabao Cup final loss to the Red Devils. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/20y4lsP

Two of three British men being held by Taliban allowed call to families

Kevin Cornwell, 53, and an unnamed man were said to have spoken "freely" during the phone call. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MLXgZQq

Cambridge student designs plastic windows for Ukraine homes

Harry Blakiston Houston's creations give "some kind of normality" to bullet and bomb-damaged homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aYuVc61

Badminton star sent rape and death threats from gamblers

Commonwealth Games medallist Kirsty Gilmour says she feels violated by sickening messages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bAVjUi0

Finland election: Three-way race as Sanna Marin fights for survival

A tight race sees right-wing populists and conservatives vying for power with the PM's centre left. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s1OJreb

Extra night ferries laid on to clear Dover backlog

The additional services will run overnight as the port's operations team works through the Easter backlog. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FEi1Ohs

Lufthansa glitch sees airline sell man's return ticket

Ieuan Davies had to spend £932 on alternative flight after being told he was not on outbound flight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X6Ty4Va

Laura Kuenssberg: Should we shut down AI?

Should we worry about artificial intelligence, or embrace the possibilities it brings, asks Laura Kuenssberg. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/835MsYg

Paul O'Grady: Donations since his death overwhelm Battersea Cats and Dog Home

Battersea Cats and Dogs Home receives more than £100,000 after the presenter's death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5If0wSt

Ken Buchanan: Scottish boxing great dies at 77

Scottish boxing legend Ken Buchanan has died at the age of 77. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sZAKJpa

Iran signals determination to enforce hijab rules

After months of protests, authorities make clear their enforcement of hijab rules on women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QLMi5PN

Cambridgeshire shootings: Man in court over murders

The bodies of Gary and Josh Dunmore were found in Cambridgeshire on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qOUy7R8