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Georgia Steel says Love Island abuse awful for family

The 25-year-old's taking a break from social media after she was sent "vile threats" while on the show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mk86Z4V

French readers enjoy world’s only leap year newspaper

La Bougie du Sapeur only comes out only every four years - so since 1980 only 12 copies have been published. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MOEL8Sp

Radio 1 announces major schedule shake-up

The station has said there will be changes to its shows on weekdays and weekends. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KoGRLgU

Troubles immunity clause 'breaches' human rights

The law involves a conditional amnesty for suspects and bans future inquests and civil actions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U0BxkfV

Covid inquiry to examine Wales' pandemic response

The UK Covid inquiry arrives in Wales to scrutinise the Welsh government's handling of the pandemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DC61KUs

Thousands stuck on cruise ship over cholera fears

Some passengers are believed to have developed mild symptoms of stomach illness during a trip to South Africa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tQXgwv9

Chase & Status win Brit Award for best producer

The drum and bass duo pick up an early prize ahead of the main ceremony in London this weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FExVvaM

In pictures: Celebrating the Lantern Festival

The festival marks the end of Lunar New Year festivities - this year is Year of the Dragon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XitVpM5

How a £525 bet gave birth to your morning commute

The Industrial Revolution's Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg inspired rail travel, Dan Snow explains. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CZKbwA0

Deputy PM declines to say whether MP's remarks were Islamophobic

The comments from suspended Tory MP Lee Anderson about Sadiq Khan have led to a wave of criticism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EGFz1Wb

Defeat to Trump looms for Nikki Haley. So why stay in the race?

The Republican presidential candidate has vowed not to quit, raising speculation about her long shot campaign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LIjfXbY

Strictly's Dowden says cancer check finds no evidence of disease

Amy Dowden took to social media to reveal her good news after being diagnosed with cancer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JN2Hcqt

Witnesses recount horror of Valencia tower block fire

Firefighters In the Spanish city rescued some of those trapped, but were unable to save others. from BBC News /news/world-europe-68379494

UK and EU to sign new deal on small boat crossings

The agreement aims to improve the sharing of information and expertise to tackle illegal migration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U3NpzbW

India state bans candy floss over cancer risk

Tamil Nadu bans the pink sugary treat for containing a carcinogen, while others are planning to do so. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5wuJQvd

Wales sees average speed drop 4mph after switch to 20mph

The new limit has proved controversial and led to protests, while ministers say it will save lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KwbJ4WE

Emotional Susanna Reid announces Robin Windsor's death

The presenter, who danced with Windsor in Strictly Come Dancing, pays tribute on Good Morning Britain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9QkH6Um

Ukraine war: A front-line town torn between determination and despair

In Lyman, eastern Ukraine, some want peace on any terms, while others still hope for victory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5tv1ldq

Newcastle United put Dan Ashworth on gardening leave amid Manchester United interest

Newcastle United's sporting director Dan Ashworth is placed on gardening leave after telling the club he wants to join Manchester United. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IbkRJG

Nansledan: Prince William to build homes for homeless on Duchy land

The Duchy of Cornwall announces plans to build accommodation for homeless in Newquay. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/afCZyQ1

Donald Trump hit where it hurts most in New York fraud ruling

A scathing judgment limits the former president's ability to do business in the city where he made his name. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t0C8wTH

Alexei Navalny's life in 'Polar Wolf' remote Arctic penal colony

Only those accused of the very worst crimes are sent to IK-3, the strictest penal colony imaginable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yjCsOzp

Bafta nominations 2024: The full list of film contenders

Oppenheimer and Poor Things are the leading contenders for this year's British Academy Film Awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dXjpClZ

Israel-Gaza war: Rafah images show huge blast craters close to camps

BBC Verify has analysed the latest satellite image from the city in southern Gaza. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FWI9Une

Fani Willis: Judge considers removing Georgia attorney from Trump case

A defendant has accused Ms Willis of an improper romantic relationship with a prosecutor she hired. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sh0FUry

Alex Greenwood: Manchester City defender reveals her phone secrets in Unlocked

Manchester City centre-back Alex Greenwood unlocks her phone for BBC Sport's Liam MacDevitt to reveal her holiday highlights, coffee order and the most recent note she wrote. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cpXa2Qq

Wrexham's Hollywood owners donate £10k to disabled four-year-old fan

Louis Perrin's parents say they are "blown away" by the donation to adapt their home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ly0pCeH

Why it's expensive to make music festivals greener

Music festivals need a lot of electricity, but plugging into greener sources is not easy or cheap. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TML6WBu

Newspaper headlines: Labour 'axes' candidate and 'Corrie Ken's £550k tax bill'

Labour's withdrawal of support for Rochdale candidate Azhar Ali and a Coronation Street star's debt leads the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GAONgTv

Trump takes immunity challenge to US Supreme Court

He is fighting a lower court ruling that he can be tried for allegedly plotting to overturn 2020 election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w4frGvk