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

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

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

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

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

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

To meet climate change targets, more of the UK's energy needs to come from low-carbon sources. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nYuOczB

Scientists hope a computer system will learn to automatically identify bee species from buzzes picked up by autonomous recording stations from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nEoAmCK

Boxer Tommy Fury will face YouTuber KSI in a bout at Manchester's AO Arena on 14 October. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/soStY52

Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina becomes the first player to wear a hijab at a Women's World Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P1QkzdZ

The woman was involved in an altercation with the occupants of a black Mercedes which led to a crash from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ad5mRqW

Ukraine's president speaks of an inevitable process, hours after buildings were hit in the Russian capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r0RiuhS

Hundreds of people have also been injured in the explosion at a gathering organised by an Islamist party. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nWre2vI

It comes after two banking bosses quit over the row about the closure of Mr Farage's Coutts account. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tvLAOD

Cambridge University says the "Stormzy effect" has increased applications from UK black students. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WqvtAVI

Police responded to the unexpected visitor splashing around in the backyard of a home in Burbank. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tNIrOa9

There's a late realisation that she helped her native country to confront its own trauma, writes Una Mullally. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5pAUnqN

A man wrongly imprisoned for 17 years may have to pay back savings he made on living costs while in prison. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YV0dBht

More than 1,000 athletes who've received a donated organ compete at the Transplant Games this weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FYto8pC

Residents escape by boat and the air force evacuates fighter planes as an ammunition depot explodes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ydbIDa4

Airline group IAG reports bumper profits helped by higher fares and a rebound in leisure travel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dC0yJHP

Eleven kittens born in captivity could help bring wildcats back from 'brink of extinction' in Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/chsVQlL

The findings "provide evidence of a leading role for a woman in warfare on Iron Age Scilly". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PoMdB1G

The US Embassy in Ireland issues a security awareness alert after a tourist was assaulted last week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4ati0Kc

Three people have been arrested by police investigating the 17-year-old's stabbing at the weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u0yJxOw

Picking a football team isn't as simple as a line on a map for people living in Northern Ireland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yaj248V

Locals affected by singer Matty Healy's protest say it did their cause more harm than good. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SQ5nAYe

Tregonning Hill includes Bronze Age burial mounds, an Iron Age hillfort and a war memorial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/518aRkH

The British actor's body was recovered in June, months after he'd gone missing in the mountains. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TRGFIwE

Greece is grappling with devastating wildfires that have forced thousands to flee their homes and hotels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q2KCAw6

Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer took £30m on their opening weekend in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yosuUfJ

Some airlines are continuing to fly to the islands but can you cancel your flight and get a refund? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GBAgfs4

After a thrilling set, the trio tell the BBC that "bands like us only come along every 15 years". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KQiaftb

The Cornetto maker says it will comply with Russian law to permit staff to be conscripted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/miA6VKM

Watch as Rory McIlroy hits three consecutive birdies to climb the leaderboard in the final round of The Open Championship 2023 at Royal Liverpool. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GYifDwq

The man was stretching from one car to another on the A1 in Lincolnshire for "banter", police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PFG0Hzn

France suffer a frustrating start to their Fifa Women's World Cup campaign as they are held to a goalless draw by Jamaica in Sydney. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LCsGvjq

Minister calls meeting with 19 banks over concerns accounts are closed due to political views. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6WgYmDS

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu had surgery to fit a pacemaker, days before a crucial vote on legal reforms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xqVstEy

The leadership will come under pressure to be more radical at a key meeting with unions and party members. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QbrnhT2

Allister Brown took on the challenge in memory of his late partner, who died from pancreatic cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wPj596v

Russian-installed authorities halt railway services in Crimea and say Ukraine was behind a drone strike. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VuhMoRf

She represented the Cynon Valley constituency for 35 years before standing down in 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CThRAJH

The daily paper tickets will no longer be sold or accepted on Transport for London services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L4bf0Qr

What is London's Ultra Low Emission Zone and why is its expansion being discussed? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zcyJ34C

The search is intensifying for a suspected wild animal in the southern outskirts of Berlin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BSzRkdO

Rico Burton, 31, the cousin of the world heavyweight boxing champion, was killed in August. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wr1zA4c

Hundreds of Tube staff were set to walk out from 23 to 28 July amid an ongoing dispute. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F2lYRc0

England's experience means they are ready for anything at this World Cup, says Lionesses record goalscorer and BBC Sport pundit Ellen White. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PjVTu32

England opener Ben Duckett is removed by Australia bowler Mitchell Starc for one on day two of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DSx9A3G

A video that shows two naked women being paraded by a mob in Manipur state has sparked outrage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jnyiP23

A film studio cut trees that had given striking actors and writers shade during blazing temperatures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cSfrA95

The State Opening will herald the final session of Parliament before the next general election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zCobnQ8

England bowler Jimmy Anderson removes Australia captain Pat Cummins for one with the very first ball on day two of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xh3wzOG

Watch highlights as co-hosts New Zealand earn their first-ever Women's World Cup victory - beating Norway 1-0 thanks to Hannah Wilkinson's second-half strike. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9KufsmL

England bowler Chris Woakes removes Australia batter David Warner for 32 on day one of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gpUm5Zy

England bowler Stuart Broad takes his 599th career Test wicket by removing Australia's Usman Khawaja for three on day one of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VkKeqYE

The government has spent nearly three years on plans to regulate the use of loot boxes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MqH1WF2

Louie Johnston, whose father was murdered in 1997, appeals to MPs ahead of a key vote in the Commons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AitxPXH

The BBC's analysis editor examines what happened to the bridge linking Russia with occupied Crimea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dqQOAu6

Officials say more than 4,000 people had been evacuated from their homes on the Spanish island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QhSdDXR

A brief history of the warring console makers' attempts to become the games industry's big boss. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PBpQ4Ge

The item is under police guard as state and federal authorities work to identify its origin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ivoOKBk

France's president said she was a "French icon" who "sang the most beautiful words of our language". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jAwu2da

The fast-moving story saw the dial shift on the balance between public interest, privacy and misconduct. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NFyH1gE

Former MP David Warburton says allegations of sexual misconduct against him have been withdrawn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lTJh2MI

The group that disrupted the Labour leader's speech says the party is backsliding on energy pledges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nbz6QYV

As many as 19 vehicles are reported to be submerged, following days of deadly flooding and landslides. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lgSN25B

The Labour leader is quietly preparing for power but he can't take anything for granted - here's why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C0wWqt4

Thousands have evacuated their homes amid heavy rain and floods in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Qaz7JNL

Czech Marketa Vondrousova becomes the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon women's title in the Open era as Ons Jabeur's wait for a major goes on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1IaPniH

Arsenal's spending over the past three summers - which now includes the signing of Declan Rice - outstrips everyone in the Premier League, but that puts pressure on Mikel Arteta, writes Simon Stone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i7M4JAq

Arsenal sign England midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham in a deal worth £100m plus £5m add-ons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kc6eOME

Mary Somerville died almost two months after Jaime Carsi was found dead next to her in Majorca. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nl7sNQ1

Patients are driving for hours to be seen, and can't get on waiting lists despite having broken teeth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Si54NjO

The country's most popular tourist attraction will stay closed between noon and 5pm in the 40C-plus heat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/j1PnwZ5

The rest of the UK is considered to be at low risk of the virus taking off. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OCLd04q

Sleeping pill addiction is "widespread" among football players, Oxford United club psychotherapist Gary Bloom tells BBC World Service. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yDrPpJ3

Watch Great Britain youngster Ranah Akua Stoiber win an exciting rally against Nikola Bartunkova at Wimbledon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EH31jtg

There are concerns the RSF is targeting specific ethnic groups in the West Darfur region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3LzWXo9

Ethnic divisions in Manipur have led to complete segregation of the warring communities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6xpbIHO

Dan Harry, from the UK's first gay dating show, is involved in tests which could eradicate the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LfXwqT7

Iowa joins several other Midwest states in bringing new restrictions since Roe V Wade was overturned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HlTUgRY

The US comedian joins two other authors who claim their copyright was infringed to train AI systems. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ie9A4zV

Seven months after Lionel Messi and his team-mates conquered the world in Qatar, the excitement is lukewarm in Buenos Aires as Argentina prepare for the Women's World Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NS1lU5H

The star discusses his time in One Direction and fatherhood in his first interview for six years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/olYiUXz

Philippine censors said they were convinced the "cartoonish" map did not depict the nine-dash line. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/95fUBLF

The 16-year-old victim died in hospital after being stabbed in an east London park. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yMs7BSA

Everything you need to know about this summer's Fifa Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/inwBTR5

Former first minister tells Covid inquiry UK government should have stepped in between 2017 and 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7BJizQu

Melissa Bradd says a treasured ukulele were among items stolen from the vehicle at the crash scene. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8UEQWBR

Kate Claxton wants to normalise stretch marks so her child does not think they are a big deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lu3PGpX

Eight-month-old Mabli Hall died from a brain injury after a car hit her pram, an inquest hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3UaJl4d

North India has been witnessing heavy rainfall and flooding over the last few days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39n84GT

The first batch of tickets for the star's 2024 tour go on sale, and fans scramble to beat the queue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EOAilap

Hundreds of hours of gaming history were set to be lost until film-maker Danny O'Dwyer stepped in. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/StREFU3

Meta's rival to Twitter has surpassed a record set by Open AI's ChatGPT app since its launch. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LQRilqY

The corporation is investigating claims a presenter paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lQ85LjG

Review bodies are advising the government on pay rises for public sector workers such as doctors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MwxSiyI

Lightning strikes pictured across the country as thunderstorms brought flash flooding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XM8vPJB

Matt Taylor gives the forecast for the next few days after thunderstorms hit parts of the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gVZ6XhQ

Rishi Sunak has said that "difficult decisions" are needed in order to bring inflation down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cs6zpkG

It is harder to make big promises when there is less cash to go around, says Laura Kuenssberg. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/szHehk0

How much money did Captain Tom raise and why is his family under the spotlight? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/juHBWpU

A man is charged with murder in connection with the deaths of Stephen and Carol Baxter in Essex. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Mus2Qqy

The UK is one of 123 countries which bans the weapons but will continue to support Ukraine, PM says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SZoansv

A councillor says UK government officials have been "completely unable" to keep locals informed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EIka9N7

The McLaren driver believes the sport's 2030 carbon-neutral goal is "a realistic target". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KHAlUXv

The US Treasury Secretary said decoupling the world’s two largest economies would destabilise the global economy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h46XMtH

The star's hit single Flowers has been streamed 147 million times, says the Official Charts Company. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VZowq7J

The US has released video reportedly showing its aircraft being forced to take evasive action during a mission. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z7zLFAS

Connor Gibson is accused of sexually assaulting and murdering his sister Amber Niven in Hamilton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oL1RxfA

The funeral procession will feature 200 motorbikes, two limos, four hearses and eight Rolls-Royces. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F0MKl5R

Columns and a stone tablet showing the Ten Commandments are discovered at a weir in the River Isar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GDU03h

Mason Mount says Erik ten Hag's Manchester United blueprint convinced him to leave boyhood club Chelsea in a £55m deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KjY7bIn

The UK had criticised Hong Kong for placing bounties on eight pro-democracy activists based overseas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AiolzLh

Authorities have warned of "multiple natural disasters" as heavy rains lash parts of the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y14xUne

King Charles III is starting a series of events in Scotland marking the first Holyrood Week since his coronation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jcX6qLF

The Flash star posts a statement calling it an "egregious misuse of the protective order system". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/avVjKZq