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Racism: Mental health impact of profiling and trolls

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lizzo asks judge to dismiss dancers' harassment allegations

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

Norwegian family finds Viking-era relics while looking for earring

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

Households could be paid to turn down heating

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

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

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

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

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

New social media rules for BBC flagship presenters

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

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

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

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

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

Rosebank oil field: Will it mean cheaper energy bills?

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

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

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

Largest ever Irish drug seizure after ship raided

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

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

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

Iceland boss retracts HIV needle staff attack claim

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Australian lethal mushroom mystery survivor leaves hospital

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

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

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

Lost painting by Artemisia Gentileschi goes on display

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

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

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

Swansea woman quizzed under terror laws after holiday

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

China sentences Uyghur scholar to life in jail

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

More than half NHS Scotland buildings not checked for Raac

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

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

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

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

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

Holiday illness toddler stuck in Portugal amid insurance delay

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

Rupert Murdoch: How magnate transformed Australia’s media

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

Amazon Prime Video content to start including ads next year

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

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

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

Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule

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

South Africa to clear Covid lockdown criminal records

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

School pupils taken to hospital after bus hits tree in Clavering

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Leicester Wilko workers dance during final shift

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

Bodycam footage shows train hit a police car with woman inside

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

Chronic migraines have forced me to quit, says Dehenna Davison

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

Rare dinosaur 'Barry' up for sale at Paris auction

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

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

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

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

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

World's oldest post office in Sanquhar finds new owners

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

Clean-up operation under way after Devon flash floods

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

Khartoum: Fire guts landmark skyscraper

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

Necropolis Railway: The train trip where only some passengers returned

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Manchester stabbing: Teenager arrested as boy, 14, dies

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

Lampedusa: Italy recovers body of newborn baby from migrant boat

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

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

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

Buckingham Palace: Arrest after man scales Royal Mews wall

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

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

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

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

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

Apple to update iPhone 12 in France over radiation

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

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

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

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

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

Father's anger after children left stranded on train platform

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

Italia 90: Former England footballer selling shirts from world cup

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

Rick Stein defends £2 chip shop condiments charge

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

Adults sought over Sara Sharif death returning to UK

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

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

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

Trans guidance is needed in schools, parents tell BBC

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

Jean Boht: Bread actress dies at 91

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

Colombia cocaine: Cultivation reaches record high

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

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

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

Stolen Van Gogh handed to Dutch art sleuth in Ikea bag

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

Why is sewage pumped into rivers and the sea?

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

Dolly the Sheep creator Ian Wilmut dies aged 79

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

Military truck in Taunton rams through police road block

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

What went wrong at Wilko?

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

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

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

Kutcher and Kunis: Backlash over Danny Masterson support

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

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

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

Military truck driven through police road block in Taunton

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

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

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

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

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

Salisbury Cathedral restoration complete after four decades

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

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

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

Watch: Sightings of catering lorry used in prison escape

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

Has Network Rail got off lightly over train crash?

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

Fines threat over 'sadistic' animal abuse content

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

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

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

Hong Kong: Roads collapse and streets flood

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

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

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

Ukraine condemns 'sham' elections in Russian-occupied regions

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

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

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

Several theatres shut doors over fears about RAAC concrete

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

Period trackers to be reviewed over data concerns

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

Third arrest in Crooked House fire investigation

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

Wandsworth prison life: Decay, drugs and drudgery

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

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

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

Brazilian state reels after its worst cyclone disaster

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spain floods: Boy survives by clinging to tree overnight

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

Cuba uncovers Russia-Ukraine war trafficking ring

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

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

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

Watch: Dogs perform Mozart with orchestra in Denmark

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dog saved woman from man hired by ex to kill her

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

Teachers in weekend dash to make schools safe to open

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

King Charles dons new tartan for Highland games in Braemar

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

Australia launches mission to rescue Antarctic researcher

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

Rhod Gilbert plans new tour after cancer treatment

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

Jimmy Buffett: Margaritaville singer dies aged 76

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

Murder arrests over human remains near Bournemouth cliff path

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

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

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

Grant Shapps: Five government jobs in one year

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