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Cate Blanchett 'deeply concerned' by AI impact

The Australian actress says the threat of AI is "very real" as "you can totally replace anyone". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q64B0yr

Janey Godley funeral is colourful comedy send-off

The service at St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow saw family and friends wear colourful outfits and ended with her catchphrase "Frank, get the door". from BBC News https://ift.tt/MVXHZo2

Three dead and 120,000 evacuated after floods hit Malaysia

There are worries in Malaysia and neighbouring Thailand that disastrous flooding could get worse as more rain comes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4uTpLZ0

Uncovering the men who hid a note in a Scottish lighthouse 132 years ago

Experts poring over censuses and newspaper archives have built up a rich picture of their lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wh4tZoc

Girl charged with murder of homeless man

Anthony Marks was attacked while sheltering in a bin shed near King's Cross St Pancras station. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nb2rcfk

Lampard appointed head coach of Coventry

Coventry City appoint ex-Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard as their head coach, following Mark Robins' sacking. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2rzqObw

England arrive at judgement day for Bazball

The tour of New Zealand begins a defining year for England under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pNbdVoz

FA investigates referee Coote over booking claims

The Football Association says it is investigating an allegation that referee David Coote discussed giving a yellow card with a fan before a Championship match. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H39NE0S

More single women and female couples having IVF

Single women or female couples now account for one in six of all fertility treatments in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dSb9HKe

'We couldn’t get a mortgage so live in a mobile home'

A father says his family's mortgage offer was withdrawn when his partner became pregnant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8r5lGf7

Girl, 8, seriously injured in London shooting

An eight-year-old girl and a man are seriously injured in a shooting, the Met Police says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/giXOkAu

Dozens killed in Pakistan sectarian violence

More than 80 die in a tribal area of Pakistan riven by tensions between Shia and Sunni communities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rVzDHgd

Couple concealed murdered toddler in pushchair to go shopping

Scott Jeff is facing a life sentence after being found guilty of murdering two-year-old Isabella. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nvILrX2

India maintain dominant position over Australia

India's openers ensure they maintain their dominant position against Australia with an unbroken century stand on day two of the first Test in Perth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0phOsoB

'Chaos for Australia!' - Bumrah removes Cummins for three

Jasprit Bumrah takes his fourth wicket of the Test between India and Australia, removing Pat Cummins for three in the evening session in Perth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0zoG8k2

T20 fixtures include 52 men's and women's double bills

The T20 Blast fixture list for 2025 is released - including women's fixtures alongside men's for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lwuByfh

Son of IRA murder victim calls Disney drama 'horrendous'

The drama, aired on Disney+ in the UK, depicts the lives of several people during The Troubles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A6BUVvz

Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK

The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an "assertive" approach from the regulator, Ofcom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mPedzoD

What farmers' protest tells us about their argument with government

Why has the inheritance tax for farmers argument got so noisy, so quickly? from BBC News https://ift.tt/FrDQTSn

'Ambulance delays made me a widow at 28'

Aaron Morris, 31, died following a crash in County Durham in 2022, but could have been saved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YMBqZ1N

Is there hope for Mercedes in 2025? And why does F1 go to Monaco?

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions going into the Las Vegas Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2gXM8aQ

Bentancur banned for seven matches over racial slur

Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur is banned for seven games and fined £100,000 for using a racial slur about team-mate Son Heung-min. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tf0wL62

Twins with heart failure cannot get same treatment due to where they live

Nicole and Farrah live just 32 miles from each other in Northern Ireland, but are in different health trusts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ce0N4Dr

Children in Need raises more than £39m

Stars and the public came together to raise money for disadvantaged children across the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0tb3EO4

Volcanoes once erupted on the far side of the moon

Volcanic rock, dating back billions of years, has been detected in the first samples collected from the mysterious "dark side". from BBC News https://ift.tt/arLOU8T

King gets five-year ban in match-fixing case

Mark King is found guilty by an independent disciplinary committee of one count of match-fixing and one count of providing inside information on a match. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U8mOYwz

Glasto and a spot on Obama's playlist – Stargazing singer on his crazy year

After a year of success, Myles Smith has been named BBC Introducing's Artist of the Year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AKPJGum

'We scrum to dominate' - behind the eight-man Boks machine

What is the secret behind South Africa’s eight-man machine – arguably the most formidable and feared scrum in rugby? from BBC News https://ift.tt/YEcqCoR

Slegers a 'breath of fresh air' at Arsenal - Mead

Arsenal forward Beth Mead says interim manager Renee Slegers is a “breath of fresh air” and she would like her to stay at the club “in some capacity”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qOYnedl

'Traitors' poster put up at Michelle O'Neill's office

O'Neill was the first senior Sinn Féin figure to take part in an official Remembrance Sunday ceremony. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uJaw4WI

Remembrance: Why do we wear poppies?

The poppy has been synonymous with marking Remembrance since a few years after World War One. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KQxVCY6

Two dead after electric bike catches fire in house, firefighters say

A pedal bike was converted into an electric bike and stored in the hallway, the fire service said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TkW1aPJ

'My £750 vouchers are useless after restaurant closure'

Customers are told their vouchers are non-transferrable and to contact their banks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4lwOYrj

Candyman actor Tony Todd dies aged 69

His Candyman co-star has called him an "angel" and a "truly poetic man". from BBC News https://ift.tt/0fIz4xU

Parents paying over the odds for baby milk, watchdog warns

The competition watchdog says the baby milk market needs to change after its report raised concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ADjfwo5

Indian experts hail breakthrough in bid to save huge native bird

The birth of a great Indian bustard chick through artificial insemination has given hope to conservationists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iB85r6P

Sainsbury's and M&S warn Budget may push up prices

A number of major firms have warned over the impact of higher National Insurance costs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0A9fM3X

Roblox announces new safety features for under-13s

The gaming platform has previously been criticised for allowing young users to be exposed to harmful content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/71aFVsK

House prices at record high, says Halifax

Despite the increase, the lender warns mortgage costs could remain "higher for longer" following the Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZEyHGxs

Disguised GP jailed for inheritance row poisoning

Thomas Kwan injected a toxin that caused a flesh-eating disease, pretending it was a Covid jab. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7ULyq6O

NFL mid-season review - six things we have learned

We look at six of the biggest storylines from the first half of the 2024 NFL season from the best and worst performers to who shows signs of being play-off dark horses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oJX7qMS

Hundreds of police officers sacked for bad behaviour

There was a 50% rise last year in the number of officers sacked and barred in England and Wales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/feT4VLU

Anthony Zurcher: What will decide the US election

It's a coin-toss of an election - but that does not mean we won't get a decisive result, writes Anthony Zurcher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bWt7Elu

At least 10 dead after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Officials say several villages have been evacuated after the eruption on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G8ikcPv

Watch: MP takes on pro-MMA fighter in charity bout

Watch: Will Stone MP grapples with a pro-MMA fighter to raise money for a mental health charity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/792jcVO

Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments

Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GE2j6u0

World's largest crocodile in captivity dies

The huge saltwater crocodile Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long and lived in Australia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pFdB6rt

Life of Janey Godley, Glaswegian pub landlady who became street-fighter of comedy

The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P5RoKB2

Disabled man who gave up hope of finding work lands first job - as a model

Elliot Caswell, who has cerebral palsy, booked a modelling job after a BBC documentary explored his difficulties finding work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qpg7lB5

'Relaxed' Boulter reaches Hong Kong semi-finals

British number one Katie Boulter powers through to the Hong Kong Open semi-finals with a 6-4 6-0 win over Anastasia Zakharova. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rO5a4vm