Hong Kong: 'Anti-protest' law kicks in as city marks handover
As the city marks 23 years since British rule ended, critics say the new law is "the end of Hong Kong". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ieOSwy
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Statue campaign for black player dropped by England
Jack Leslie, England's first black player, was dropped because of his ethnicity, in the 1920s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g9vPSk
Coronavirus: Czechs hold party to bid 'farewell' to pandemic
Thousands attended the festive event in Prague, sharing food and drink with people around them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dRhmsK
Humanist weddings: Landmark High Court challenge to legally recognise marriages
Humanist ceremonies are recognised in law in Scotland and Northern Ireland but not in England or Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38dxhk7
Coronavirus: Data needed quicker to target local outbreaks, say doctors
The call from doctors follows a lockdown in Leicester, amid a rise in Covid-19 cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31JBoTV
Coronavirus: Joe Biden will not hold campaign rallies
"This is the most unusual campaign, I think, in modern history," the Democratic nominee said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dPbj8e
Coronavirus: Six months that changed our world
A look back at how Covid-19 has swept the globe and altered the world in the course of six months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38gRFkr
'Please don't forget us': Coronavirus adds to court cases backlog
It's been years since Emma told police she had been raped - and now lockdown has further delayed her case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BVya4w
Coronanvirus: Snacking and family meals increase in lockdown
Young people's eating habits have meant more snacks but also more shared meals, say researchers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38g6zXQ
Coronavirus: Calls for government to plan public inquiry
The NHS ombudsman asks government to listen to patient complaints in order to learn from mistakes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31w5gD1
Coronavirus: Lockdown boosts Couch to 5K downloads
Hundreds of thousands sign up to the NHS-backed running app during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NW920B
Period poverty: Rise in free sanitary products needed in lockdown
Women unable to buy sanitary products have used newspaper or pillow cases instead, one charity says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZkwWbc
The orphaned baby squirrel eating video that went viral
British photographer and zoologist Dani Connor “adopted” four squirrels after their mother died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZkySR0
‘The trial was worse than the rape’
‘Joanne’ says she was raped by a taxi driver after a night out with friends. She says the court case was the most devastating part of all. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YMTBxN
Met Gala challenge paper dress goes viral
Fashion student Karina Bondareva recreated the dress worn by Cardi B at last year's Met Gala in New York. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gcqrxP
Covid-19: How to be a travel vlogger in lockdown
Travel vlogger Bogdan Alexe has had to come up with new ways make films. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YPvLSd
Gurinder Chadha turns lockdown into family film
The Bend It Like Beckham director turned the camera on herself and her family for a Netflix film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ahpu8c
'I always remember feeling like the outsider'
Four young, black entrepreneurs explain how skin colour has affected their business journey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dPMQQ5
Hong Kong security law: Anger as China's Xi signs legislation
The UK, EU and Nato express grave concern for Hong Kong autonomy as China's president signs the law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YKCXPr
Peep Show blackface scene removed from Netflix but remains on C4
But it's still on Channel 4, who say they don't think "erasing our creative history is a quick fix". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VxiueL
Death rate 'back to normal' in UK
It is the first time weekly deaths have been below the five-year average since mid March. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38dEu3p
Queenie author Candice Carty-Williams wins British Book Award
Candice Carty-Williams becomes the first black writer to win the book of the year prize. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38fMmBq
Cineworld delays reopening of UK cinemas to 31 July
The cinema chain said it's pushed back the opening date to tie in with upcoming movie releases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38aJHt0
Coronavirus: Mal Martin due home after 'miracle' recovery
Mal Martin's family were told there was almost zero chance of survival after he contracted Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VvCQoC
Coronavirus: UK economic hit worse than first thought
The economy contracted by more than first estimated between January and March, revised figures show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BokXBl
Coronavirus: First local lockdown, PM's 'new deal' and schools plan
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZqCd0O
China passes controversial Hong Kong security law
Beijing has passed the law, the BBC has learned, deepening fears for the city's freedoms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dM0xzA
China forcing birth control on Uighurs to suppress population, report says
A report says China is carrying out a campaign of forced birth control to limit the minority group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YHMRB8
Joseph McCann: Serial rapist freed by 'unstable' probation staff
A report finds Joseph McCann was "managed by an unstable team", lacking experienced staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31oCUKS
100 days of lockdown: How life changed in the small town of Telford
What's lockdown been like for personal trainer, a student, a rapper and a semi-pro footballer? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BUyNv6
Coronavirus: Spain's Alhambra Palace reopens to visitors
After a three-month closure due to coronavirus, the monument in Granada has once again opened its doors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dKV8J4
Coronavirus: 'When lockdown eased, my panic attacks returned'
When lockdown began Seaneen Molloy's panic attacks stopped, but as restrictions are eased, her anxiety is returning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31uFXkQ
'Don't call me BAME': Why some people are rejecting the term
The term BAME has been growing in prominence - but many say it does more harm than good. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YJdiXd
‘Trump political base hit hardest by coronavirus'
Covid-19 has hit President Trump's political base the hardest, says White House economic adviser. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NHEv6s
Civil service: What changes does the government want to make?
There are 450,000 civil servants working in the UK, but what do they do? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MQy3tI
Facebook targets 'false news' amid growing pressure from advertisers
Facebook's boss in Northern Europe says a new media literacy campaign is not about "financial considerations". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3geG08b
Israel annexation: What is the West Bank?
Concerns have been expressed around the world over plans by Israel’s prime minister to annex parts of the West Bank. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eNBeyc
Coronavirus: Stop childhood being disrupted - charities
The life chances of children and young people risk being derailed over Covid-19, warn 146 charities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Bd8znZ
Protest rights: 'We have a right to protest despite coronavirus'
Lawyer Christian Weaver posts videos online teaching the law in 60 seconds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NLW5pH
Young skater goes viral performing at Black Lives Matter Plaza
A video of Kaitlyn Saunders skating on the square opposite the White House has amassed over 350,000 views. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dES0yg
'My struggle with racism in the Metropolitan police'
Former senior police officer Shabnam Chaudhri says she was unfairly treated, because of her ethnicity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31sqzFx
Pakistan attack: 'Gunmen killed' in raid on stock exchange in Karachi
Armed men storm the country's financial hub, killing at least two before police shoot them dead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZbCuEI
Coronavirus: Schools investment, Leicester spike and testing boost
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VrRPjr
Coronavirus: Restaurants are 'hurting', says Deliveroo boss
Chief executive Will Shu told the BBC that there will be "a long period of socially-distanced dining". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gjN1F9
Hebei: China locks down 400,000 people after virus spike near Beijing
It's a small spike in Hebei near Beijing - but enough for officials to reinstate a strict lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gb1oLR
Coronavirus: Huge increase in lockdown speeding drivers
Met Police figures show a rise of 71% in those breaking the limit on London's roads in April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i4xqL4
Coronavirus: Number of mobile testing units to more than double
A further 1,763 armed forces personnel will help with testing at the 140 new pop-up facilities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/388vT29
How the world celebrated 50 years of Pride - despite the pandemic
Most LGBT Pride events were cancelled or moved online because of coronavirus, but not all. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gbHMap
Coronavirus doctor's diary: A 'dying' patient's miraculous recovery
When Mohammed Azeem arrived in hospital his blood oxygen levels were "not compatible with life" as one doctor put it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g8nAGs
Ready but waiting: 'It will make people proud to live here again'
Kids can get into trouble if there’s nothing to do - could a new £6.6m centre be about to change that? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3idMFRQ
'Talking to my white friend about race - for the first time'
The Black Lives Matter protests that followed George Floyd's killing led one of Patrick George's white friends to ask him a question. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31pG3Kd
Coronavirus: Can you really do these jobs from home?
Coronavirus has forced people to get creative with the way they work, with some surprising jobs going online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g7R07A
'My chronic acne inspired me to start my own skincare company'
How Michelle Doherty overcame her skin problems and launched skincare business Alpha-H. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NEJIM8
Is Becky Hill pop's biggest unknown star?
She's sung on dozens of chart hits but after eight years, people are only just starting to recognise her name. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eImReG
Child poverty: Boris Johnson's claims fact-checked
The prime minister has made four claims on poverty, do the figures support them? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ibcK4d
Coronavirus: Survivors 'at risk of PTSD'
Leading doctors call for regular check ups of those who have been treated in hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31o3QKy
How teargas became the go-to weapon for US police
The riot control agent has been banned in war for 100 years but remains a vital tool for police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VpcPr2
Coronavirus: 'Swift and dangerous turn' in Texas cases, says governor
The state governor says 5,000 people are being hospitalised daily as Texans are urged to wear masks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/389M1Ah
Extra £14bn needed a year for climate, report says
A report by the Green Alliance think tank argues that extra cash is required for clean transport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gbiMQj
Newspaper headlines: Coronavirus 'knife edge' as Sedwill stands down
Many of Monday's papers look at what the departure of the UK's top civil servant could mean. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NDKau9
Brexit: Where are we now?
It's been out of the headlines for the past few months, but Brexit is back on the political menu from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dEEqeo
Coronavirus: Ghana 'quack doctors' selling 'cure'
Investigative reporter Anas Aremeyaw Anas exposes a Covid-19 scam said to be worth thousands of dollars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eFRLnS
Want to start cycling to work? Here's how
The Bikeability Trust's Paul Robison breaks down how to start cycling with confidence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g56d9v
Who needs Wimbledon? Strawberry sales soar
The cancellation of events like weddings and Wimbledon has not stopped strawberry sales soaring. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g7QZ3w
Mississippi moves to strip Confederate emblem from state flag
The southern state of Mississippi is the last in the US to feature the emblem on its flag. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VpKa5b
Princeton to remove Woodrow Wilson's name from policy school
The prestigious US university says Woodrow Wilson's racist views made him "an inappropriate namesake". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AaevgN
Extinction events: The man helping protect earth
Asteroids and comets pose "one of the most significant risks to human civilisation", it is claimed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31mf2HB
Coronavirus: PM pledges to build as holiday bookings boom
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YEyI81
Two illegal street parties in London closed down by police
Dispersal zones were put in place during another night of unlawful gatherings in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z9dk9K
Coronavirus: PM 'will not return to austerity of 10 years ago'
Boris Johnson is to set out his plans for a post-Covid economic recovery in a speech next week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BgFWGm
Coronavirus: Florida and Texas reverse reopening as US cases pass 2.5m
Florida and Texas reverse moves to reopen business amid warnings hospitals may soon be overwhelmed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g52F73
Rolling Stones warn Trump not to use their songs - or face legal action
The president's campaign could face legal action if it ignores "cease and desist directives". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31oZeEg
Coronavirus: Expert says Scotland 'could be Covid-free by end of summer'
Prof Devi Sridhar says the country could eliminate the coronavirus if the decline in new cases continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VnVvTB
Malawi opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera wins historic poll rerun
Lazarus Chakwera wins nearly 60% of the vote to defeat the incumbent and become Malawi's president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/388Huya
Poland's clash of values in presidential election
If President Andrzej Duda loses, the opposition could force a change in Polish politics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Aa7JI1
Newspaper headlines: PM pledges 'building blitz' amid unemployment fears
Some Sunday papers take a close look at the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31lfje0
To Italy with Love: Postcards from a Covid-America
An Italian student in Ohio watched her country reel from the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dHfB1j
Coronavirus: How to fly during a global pandemic
Jumping on a plane looks and feels different to how it did at the start of 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VakdXj
LGBT black people share their dating app experiences
Young gay black people from the West Midlands share their experience of racism on dating apps. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NBWfAg
How prosthetics transformed a circus performer's art
Circus performer Erin Ball thought her career was over when she lost her feet in an accident in 2014. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eGHIPk
Coronavirus: Your pictures on the theme of 'walking'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of 'walking'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NzFGEV
Coronavirus: How funerals under lockdown have 'felt incomplete'
Funeral directors, celebrants and mourners discuss how funerals under lockdown have "felt incomplete". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2B6vwsV
'The love letter to my neighbourhood that helped me flee my country'
José Gregorio Márquez was ashamed of the place he grew up, but he came to love it before leaving it forever. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CO3TFr
Paul Weller: 'People weren't ready for my house record'
The returning rock star reflects on underground sounds, happy times, and "shocking" race issues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gaTcLD
Coronavirus: Will pop-up bike lanes keep new cyclists on the road?
Campaigners say routes need to be made safer to keep new cyclists on the roads as lockdown is eased. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NzT2RJ
Coronavirus: The foods we are all eating during lockdown
During the coronavirus lockdown our eating habits have changed, so who has been benefiting from it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YDA9mW
Patient 91: How Vietnam saved a British pilot and kept a clean Covid-19 sheet
Stephen Cameron spent 68 days on a ventilator but beat the odds to survive coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NvomRz
Milton Glaser: Graphic designer behind 'I ♥ NY' logo dies aged 91
Milton Glaser also created a famous poster of Bob Dylan and co-founded New York magazine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eDhjlN
'Change is coming' - Black Power salute athlete Smith backs stars taking knee
Olympian Tommie Smith, who gave the Black Power salute at the 1968 Games, backs current sports stars taking an anti-racism stand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2B818hQ
Coronavirus: Daily update as UK to open up European holidays from 6 July
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak today. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YE6oCs
MÃcheál Martin to become taoiseach after parties back deal
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green Party members voted to go into government together on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VmOjag
Wembley park murders: Emotional interview with mum of sisters found dead
The mother of two sisters stabbed to death in a Wembley park spoke to the BBC's Martin Bashir. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eDadNP
The campaign to put more pounds into black-owned businesses
The wake of the Black Lives Matter protests across the world has left many people thinking of new ways to try to deal with racism and inequalities, including financially. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZeTr19
FA Cup: Everything you need to know before the quarter-finals
Who is left and what are the big questions as the FA Cup resumes this weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZdHdG7
Simpsons ends use of white actors to voice people of colour
The decision by the US comedy show follows years of criticism over a white actor playing an Indian. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z80lW0
Trump orders statues be protected from 'mob rule'
"Anarchists" who damage US monuments should face up to a decade in prison, the president says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BFqL9E
Poles in UK fear Brexit and Covid may end 'British Dream' hopes
Should I stay or should I go is the top question for many Polish people in the UK, says one charity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31kihzj
From coronavirus doctor to Mr Gay World
Fran Alvarado from Spain took over the title weeks after recovering from Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dB3TFp
Coronavirus: The health claims that won't go away
Why this misleading health advice keeps appearing online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YArjGz
How Facebook scammers target people at risk of suicide
Dozens of Facebook pages claim to be selling a deadly chemical to people at risk of suicide - but it's all a fraud. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3igsV0e
Coronavirus lockdown: Why can't some businesses reopen in England yet?
Changes to England's lockdown have sparked questions over what opens and what must stay shut. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VoTCWB
Can Kenzie Ziegler go from child star to pop star?
She shot to fame as a six-year-old on US reality show Dance Moms, now she's aiming for the charts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i0z8NH
We had a lockdown choice - care for Amy or never see her
Parents describe the exhaustion of caring for an adult daughter with learning disabilities in the lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dAoHwU
Viewpoint: 'I feel like was accidentally hired'
Ibrahim Diallo describes what life as a black software engineer has been like for him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2B7oHr4
Why Huawei's days in the UK could be numbered
US sanctions threaten access to chip design software, which could determine its fate in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dxQRZh
Coronavirus: 5G and microchip conspiracies around the world
We've been tracking the global spread of two of the most popular coronavirus conspiracy theories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/389mRBR
Liverpool: Crowds celebrating title win despite coronavirus fears 'told to leave'
Police issue a dispersal order after crowds gather for a second night despite coronavirus fears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i38V0Q
Coronavirus: More care urged for pregnant BAME patients
Maternity units in England are being asked to provide more checks and support during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Vmh7Qc
Coronavirus: Armed forces praised for 'versatility' in pandemic
Tributes are paid to veterans and serving military personnel as the nation marks Armed Forces Day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/382dvIe
Justin Bieber files defamation lawsuit after assault claims
Two anonymous Twitter accounts made sexual assault allegations against the singer last week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2A7Urvv
Tesco shoppers buying more during fewer trips
The supermarket says that in the three months to May, the number of trips fell by nearly a third. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2A2Nwng
'Phone has not stopped ringing' for tourist getaways
Tourist spots have seen bookings boom after the government gave holidays the go ahead from 4 July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31euOEx
Coronavirus: US cases ‘may have topped 20 million’
Health officials say the true number of cases is about 10 times higher than the reported figure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Bdv0ZX
US House passes sweeping police reform bill
The White House has threatened to veto the measure, which Senate Republicans reject as an overreach. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Bb4Xmh
Coronavirus: Singapore bans Britons for lockdown 'bar crawl'
The men, who visited three bars in 45 minutes, have been banned from working in Singapore. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YxDtjy
Coronavirus: Volunteers wanted for antibody test trials
NHS and public service volunteers are being recruited across England for an antibody test study. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NwHFtO
Police officers attacked at illegal London street party
It comes after "appalling scenes" of violence at another street party in London on Wednesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31hZSmP
Coronavirus: Care home probed over 15 deaths rated 'inadequate'
Inspectors find serious failings at a Kettering home closed after deaths during the Covid-19 outbreak. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hZeMEB
Labour anti-Semitism row: Starmer to meet MPs after Long-Bailey sacking
The Labour leader fired his shadow minister after vowing to get tough on anti-Semitism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dA0Xsz
Liverpool FC: Ecstatic fans party on the streets
Supporters gather at Anfield and throughout the city to celebrate the club's Premier League win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZbMUo4
Summer holidays: 'We're not really going anywhere'
People tell the BBC what they plan to do about their holidays this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BaSQWk
How cinemas will reopen after lockdown
The BBC's Lizo Mzimba looks at how a glut of favourite movies will entice film-lovers back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VjfeUl
Coronavirus: Most children 'experience only mild disease'
A study of nearly 600 children across Europe reports only four deaths and mainly mild symptoms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ywzy6H
Coronavirus: 70% of BAME pharmacists have had no risk assessment - survey
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society says the findings of its survey are "shocking". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BJHXuk
Warning over plans for new Royal Navy aircraft carriers
The National Audit Office is concerned about missing elements such as aircraft and support ships. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VkJcap
'Stop using our pain to attract black consumers'
Some brands have been accused of jumping on the Black Lives Matter bandwagon just to sell their products. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3euTRXH
Quiz of the Week: Which tennis stars caught coronavirus?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ia0ilp
Can you remove a statue without erasing the past?
What is the best thing to do with unwanted statues - and is it an option to leave a divisive statue standing? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VjwjgG
George Floyd death: What US police officers think of protests
Some think change needs to come from the top, others say they are doing a tough job and under attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/382kQaA
Eurovision: How Ariana Grande's songwriter got involved in Will Ferrell's new movie
Pop songwriter Savan Kotecha and Swedish singer Molly Sanden are among those who helped make the fictional movie about the Eurovision Song Contest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YwjNN8
When working from home is much more than emailing
Some jobs like animating films need more than just regular internet access and robust Wi-Fi. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z9QEGr
Rethink: 'There has been a renaissance of love for nature,' says author Lucy Jones
Writer and author Lucy Jones considers how - post lockdown - we can capitalise on our rediscovered love of nature. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dx6bpa
Coronavirus: What's happening in Peru?
Peru has one of the highest case totals and excess death rates in the world - but why? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YwyYG3
Seven Sisters house explosion: Neighbours rescued family
A woman and two children were pulled from the rubble with serious injured following the blast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hYuKPd
Royal Mail set to cut 2,000 management jobs
The postal service was already facing challenges before the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VgzeHk
Coronavirus: Qantas to axe 6,000 jobs due to pandemic
The airline says the collapse in billions of dollars of travel revenue means it has "little choice". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2A1KOhT
'It's our time to win the league', says Liverpool's Salah
Mohamed Salah believes now is the right time for Liverpool to end their 30-year wait for a top-flight English title. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VeiO28
Euros On This Day - 25 June: Zidane's magic show, THAT Van Basten goal and Shaqiri's stunner
BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 25 June in European Championship history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hYmONV
Four numbers that explain impact of George Floyd
The 30 days since his death have seen new policies, Confederate statues removed and countless other changes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hZJfCf
Coronavirus: Antibody test lacks 'proper assessment'
The tests could waste scarce NHS resources, a group of senior academics is warning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VfGYsK
Coronavirus: UK councils fear bankruptcy amid Covid-19 costs
A BBC investigation reveals the scale of the financial challenges facing local authorities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dpZrcA
Nurseries warn of 'mass closures' as lockdown lifts
England's nurseries and pre-schools warn of huge losses and mass closures without government intervention. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2A1FaMJ
Illegal lockdown parties hosted in online rentals
Revellers have hosted events at properties booked on Airbnb and Booking.com, an industry body claims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Vie37s
Family courts: 'Major overhaul' aims to protect domestic abuse victims
"Sweeping reforms" aimed at protecting domestic abuse victims follow a BBC investigation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ve9meW
Increase car taxes to help climate, report says
Car taxes should increase to help fund the battle against climate change, government advisers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2A4R6NS
Preventing a plague: fighting Kenya's locusts
Locust-trackers in Kenya are fighting to control the country's worst invasion of locusts for more than 70 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dwBlgi
Glastonbury: The community spirit behind the festival town
With 2020's Glastonbury Festival cancelled, what better time to take a look at the real Glastonbury town the festival takes its name from and the people who live there. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nrt96j
'It's cold and damp': Seeking a workmate in a historic Australian tunnel
Mushroom grower Dean Smith says the former 19th Century railway passage is "cold and damp" but "unique". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YZgiha
Coronavirus: Tales from the key worker sharp end
During the pandemic, the UK has relied on an army of low-waged key workers. Their diaries reveal the sacrifices they have made. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3evV15n
Coronavirus: How Brixton is waking up from 'lockdown coma'
From an excited pub manager's overloaded booking site, to a downbeat barber on universal credit in Brixton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Vfxhuy
Loren Gray: TikTok star 'glad' she shared sexual assault story
Loren Gray tells Radio 1 Newsbeat making videos helped her heal after being sexually assaulted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ytm77x
Israel annexation plans for West Bank leave Palestinians in despair
Tom Bateman goes to the West Bank to see how Israeli annexation would shape life with Palestinians. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3868kHi
Russian parade defies pandemic as Putin stages power bid
Moscow has moved swiftly out of lockdown and many ask if the president is more worried by a national vote. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3erPuwu
Rethink: Tara Westover says 'We are one people and are all needed'
Society must not be divided by class, says author Tara Westover in one of a series of essays for the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31qple3
Denise Welch shares her mental health survival tips
The actress and Loose Women star says self-care is crucial during the uncertainty of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i1lzxx
'Our time is now': I’m running for office because of George Floyd
Four black women from Minnesota tell the BBC why Mr Floyd's death has pushed them to run for office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31egZGc
Coronavirus: Amnesty says police spit hoods offer 'no protection'
Amnesty International calls on NI's police force to stop using the guards during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/319tgLR
George Floyd: Ben & Jerry's joins Facebook ad boycott
The Stop Hate For Profit campaign is calling on the tech giant to take tougher action against racist content. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AWCwIO
Russia holds World War Two victory parade in coronavirus shadow
The military parade celebrating Nazi Germany's defeat was postponed from 9 May due to the lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fOtv3d
Will the 'War on Terror' ever end?
The BBC's Frank Gardner looks at the legacy of the US counter-terrorism response to 9/11. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z5RST1
Coronavirus: UK must prepare for second virus wave - health leaders
The warning comes as the prime minister announced sweeping relaxations to lockdown rules in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2B77s90
Belly Mujinga: Protesters 'defending my wife's cause' says husband
Belly Mujinga's husband says the Black Lives Matter protesters are helping to keep her case going. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VbkERi
Israel West Bank annexation rejected by European MPs in letter
Signed by more than 1,000 parliamentarians, it calls for Israel to face "commensurate consequences". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V6Nhiv
Top US health official Fauci warns of 'disturbing' new US surge
They also told US lawmakers that they had never been asked to slow testing for coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Yt9NnL
North Korea: Kim Jong-un 'suspends military action' against South
A meeting led by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un halts plans for unspecified moves against the South. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2B2MM25
Coronavirus: How coming-of-age rituals were interrupted - and reinvented
How coming-of-age rituals were interrupted - and reinvented - amid the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YWhq5a
Coronavirus: Women denied abortions because of the pandemic
Women across Europe are struggling to get abortions because of the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dzNXU5
Coronavirus: Cut negatives capture the isolation of lockdown
Photographer Aletheia Casey talks about her series To Dance With Shadows, made during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/319Je8R
Coronavirus: Looking for viruses in Thai bats
Thai scientists are collecting bats to find clues about the origins of viruses, including Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zYib5b
'I want my children to be proud they're black'
Support for the Black Lives Matter movement has swelled across the UK since the killing of George Floyd, but the news has left many parents struggling to explain racism to their children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z4dPlG
Coronavirus: 'We went from 30 customers to one in 18 hours'
Cleaners saw most bookings cancelled in the first months of lockdown, and the future looks uncertain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eFXlXD
Still shuttered - the shops that won't be opening
Beauticians, gyms and tattoo artists have been let frustrated by the news they must remain closed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CBxzFF
Glastonbury fence-jumpers: 'It was girls underneath, boys over the top!'
There was a golden age of breaking into Glastonbury. It's now over but some still manage it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NlJ9a0
Rethink: Caleb Femi says 'creative thinking' is key to students' future
Poet Caleb Femi says the young must be innovative to progress, in one of a series of essays for the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Yq1pW7
Jon Stewart: 'There will always be room for political satire'
The former host of The Daily Show has written and directed a new political comedy film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/319rA5d
Rent day arrives for struggling retailers
Shops are due to pay their quarterly rent bill on Wednesday as landlords expect a shortfall from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3drRN1n
Apprenticeships 'are not delivering social mobility'
The apprenticeship system is failing disadvantaged youngsters in England, says Social Mobility Commission. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31awVt5
UK's internet use surges to new highs during lockdown
Coronavirus will leave a digital legacy as UK finds solace online, says Ofcom. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YqGUbK
Cookham: Police search for man missing in River Thames
The man has not been seen since he entered a stretch of the River Thames in Cookham, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hX7gdi
US soldier accused of planning attack on own unit
Ethan Melzer stands accused of sending information about his US Army unit to a neo-Nazi group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ARE8nb
Seattle to end police-free protest zone after shootings
Mayor Jenny Durkan says the violence is "increasingly difficult" for businesses and residents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V7bZiP
Reading stabbings: What we know so far
Key developments after an attack, which is being treated as a terrorist incident, left three dead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CrIotT
Coronavirus: UK car industry claims 1 in 6 jobs could be cut
The industry's trade body says it needs help to restart production and prevent more redundancies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fPgVki
Lawsuit alleges defeat devices in petrol cars
Renault and Nissan deny their vehicles are equipped with devices designed to cheat emissions tests from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/318CDM2
Trump targets foreign workers with new visa freeze
Foreign tech workers, non-agricultural seasonal helpers, au pairs and executives will be affected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VaFpfN
Coronavirus: Cinemas and museums set to reopen in England from 4 July
Pubs can also open up following a review of the 2m distancing rule, Boris Johnson is expected to say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V8J5il
Eton apologises to Nigerian ex-student Onyeama for racism
The first black person to complete his studies at Eton was banned from the school in 1972. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dqoPiv
Former chancellor Sajid Javid warns against return to austerity
The former chancellor calls for lower taxes on businesses to aid the UK's economic recovery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/317wwY4
The virus hunter who got Covid
Professor Peter Piot, one of the world’s leading infectious disease experts, was struck down by Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CoXGiS
Coronavirus: Male plasma contains higher levels of antibodies
The NHS is calling for men who have been ill with the virus to donate blood for treatment trials. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3erlNvE
Wildlife scientists examine the great 'human pause'
Tracking wildlife before, during and after lockdown will aim to analyse the slowdown in human activity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/315MbqY
Duchess of Cambridge's sunflower promise in memory of boy
The duchess made the pledge to Stuart and Carla Delf, whose son Fraser died of a rare syndrome. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37YIWmD
The Papers: Return of culture and tributes to Reading victims
Plans to reopen cinemas, museums, art galleries and pubs in England dominate Tuesday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Bst6Vk
Rethink: Will companies help us improve our sleep habits?
In one of a series of essays for the BBC, sleep scientist Matthew Walker says work routines may change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hRuem2
Talking Pictures TV channel a lockdown hit
Talking Pictures specialises in old British-made films and has millions of viewers each week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z3dj7i
Quiz quiz: How much do you know about quizzes?
Your general knowledge may be top-notch, but how much do you know about quizzes themselves? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37T29WN
'Speak and be heard': Why black media matters
Sara Lomax-Reese owns WURD, one of a handful of black-owned and operated radio stations in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ds8p9b
The UK-raised teenagers barred from university
Many immigrant teens grow up feeling "British", only to find that they aren't - and cannot legally work or study. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z37OFX
Li Wenliang: 'Wailing Wall' for China's virus whistleblowing doctor
Thousands in China still talk every day to the Wuhan doctor who raised the alarm about Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2APxKwF
'Mum died and we were left to fend for ourselves'
Three women share what it is like to witness a parent die - and then lose the other when a step-parent arrives on the scene. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ymaqj2
'It was precarious and still is': Bookshops on the battle with virus and Amazon
Independent bookshops have had to get creative to survive lockdown and compete with Amazon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ASNaQO
Creating an online course 'changed my life'
Lockdowns have created a boom in demand for online teaching and a host of new courses is meeting that need. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YY7ic5
Up to six family members 'can meet indoors' in NI
The move is due to be confirmed by the executive - which is also discussing childcare funding and school dinners - later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YQzlu0
The Luminaries: Warm reviews, but was it (literally) too dark?
The BBC One drama has attracted criticism for scenes which were difficult to make out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/316rTOi
Wales shops reopen with strict distancing measures
From today all non-essential stores in Wales will be able to open, but with changes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Yk90oY
'I don't know how many patients I gave coronavirus to'
27-year-old doctor Max saw hundreds of patients without knowing he had the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fIqtgT
Zidane? Gullit? Ronaldo? Who made your all-time Euros XI?
While we have to wait another year for Euro 2020, here is who you picked as your greatest European Championship XI. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nfo690
Battle of the Brits: Andy Murray returns to action in London charity event
Andy Murray will play his first match in seven months when he takes on Liam Broady on Tuesday at the 'Battle of the Brits'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37X7b4M
Coronavirus: Lockdown latest, growing wealth divide and saliva tests
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hOzF50
Portable changing rooms and a saxophone player - a 'suitably surreal' Merseyside derby draw
Everton's goalless stalemate with Liverpool was a derby like no other with no fans present, writes BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ykucew
Stonehenge: Neolithic monument found near sacred site
Experts believe the find may be more than 4,500 years old and marked a boundary to the sacred site. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37PvMIt
Harry Dunn: Anne Sacoolas immunity "a palpable absurdity"
One of the UK's top experts on diplomacy pours scorn on claims suspect in Harry Dunn death had immunity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BqU27J
Reading stabbing attack: Minute's silence to be held for victims
Suspect Khairi Saadallah continues to be questioned by police after being arrested under the Terrorism Act. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CtXb7n
Coronavirus: Poorer households funding lockdown with debt, says think tank
Lower-income households "twice as likely than richer ones" to have increased debts during the crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/317Gqcj
Coronavirus: Children 'developing post-traumatic stress' from pandemic
A report from the Childhood Trust warns of a mental health crisis among disadvantaged children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3emIgKf
Germany coronavirus: Extra police enforce German tower block quarantine
The move follows clashes with residents who tried to break through a police cordon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AVWdQR
Appeal to identify Edward Colston statue protesters
Images are released of 15 people police want to speak to about criminal damage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fKmHn1
Driver arrested after three die in road crash
A 47-year-old man is held on suspicion of drink-driving and dangerous driving as three people die. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V4ogo8
Newspaper headlines: Suspect 'on MI5's radar', plus victim tributes
The 25-year-old arrested following the stabbing attack in Reading dominates Monday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zRMV7T
Black Lives Matter: Parents and children talk about racism
Three black parents and their children discuss raising a black child, racism and the Black Lives Matter movement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dhtvH7
Glastonbury Festival: 50 years of memories
Images from attendees of Glastonbury Festival, which was due to celebrate a big anniversary this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AMgbO1
Coronavirus: Social tree climbing 'boosts mental health'
A Hampshire company that teaches tree climbing has seen a surge in interest as lockdown eases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3elZZS9
Coronavirus in Nigeria: Changing women's representation through photography
Etinosa Yvonne's photographs challenge stereotypical representations of women during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CwOOrP
Arianna Huffington: 'Take time to recharge'
The author and founder of Thrive Global says companies need a new leadership playbook during the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zRMt9H
'After mum died, no-one talked about her for 15 years'
Iain Cunningham always knew his birth had something to do with his mum's death when he was three. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YT8AoI
Father of Paisley fire victims: 'Rest in peace little angels'
The siblings, aged, 12, eight and five, died after the fire in Paisley and their mother's condition remains critical. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Bmflax
Reading stabbings: Hancock says three killings a 'terrible crime, whatever the motive'
It is not being treated as terror-related but is being "closely monitored", the health secretary says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Bpbb1B
William’s double celebration on Father's Day
The prince, who turns 38 on Sunday, posed with his three young children at their family home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37KsWVk
Coronavirus: Travel to Spain, and the 'second wave'
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak today. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zUQkmA
Manchester shooting: Man dead and another critically injured
A 36-year-old man dies and a 21-year-old is in a critical condition after a shooting in Manchester. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37PvNfq
Ethiopian maids dumped outside Beirut embassy
Domestic workers have been left homeless and unpaid amid an ongoing economic crisis in Lebanon, heightened by the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hPPoRl
Coronavirus: Fears some pupils will miss out over school changes
Some schools will only be open for three weeks before the holidays, after a row over staff contracts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dlIhwF
Gelsenkirchen: Controversial Lenin statue erected in German city
The statue was unveiled by a far-left party, despite fierce objections from the city council. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NfFYRd
Newspaper headlines: Stabbing 'horror' as knifeman goes on 'rampage'
The attack in a park in Reading, which left three people dead, leads many of Sunday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/313mA1U
Missing people: 'It's like waking up into a nightmare'
Reflections from the families of two of the thousands of people reported missing in the UK each year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YeD1qs
Container enthusiasm: How to grow lockdown veg in a tiny space
The lockdown gardening boom has become a phenomenon but how do you join if you don't have a garden? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/310ZE3j
My Money: 'I wonder if my wallet or body will recover?'
Zak Hoblyn from London takes us through his week as a first-time buyer during the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NcE6bQ
Last of Us Part II: Is this the most accessible game ever?
A hotly-anticipated game release brought tears to some purely because of its options menu. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30WDIq6
Life with a stoma: Is there enough mental health support for those facing surgery?
Stoma patients reveal the highs and lows of life-changing surgery and ask if enough mental health support is available, following the death of a man. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37TprMf
'Cashpoint aid' and Africa: Who benefits?
The UK's new hard-nosed approach to African aid is greeted with cynicism, writes the BBC's Andrew Harding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ejUJ1n
'I slept rough in London while seven months pregnant'
Sarah Kamati was heavily pregnant when she and her partner were rejected by the immigration system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ekhhiz
Coronavirus: Five reasons why it is so bad in Yemen
Five reasons why Yemen could be the worst place for coronavirus in the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V35WeO
Coronavirus: What is a second wave and is one coming?
What are second waves and how big a problem are they? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YmnrsV
One-fifth of Earth's ocean floor is now mapped
This leaves four-fifths - twice the area of Mars - still to be surveyed to a modern standard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3elRNBl
Coronavirus quiz: Do you really know Britain's lockdown rules?
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the government's advice on coronavirus during the summer in the UK . from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nh0Zec
Dad school: How to be a better father
Dads in Rwanda are taking classes to learn how to be better fathers and husbands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V4kuLj
Reading stabbing: Eyewitness describes park attack
An eyewitness describes the stabbing incident he saw unfold in Reading. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nd4m5W
One school's approach to teaching black history
This school chooses to teach black history all year round, rather than for just one month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ni826C
Greta Thunberg: Climate change 'as urgent' as coronavirus
Greta Thunberg says the world needs to treat climate change with similar urgency to Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fDXieM
Coronavirus: Review of 2m social distancing rule 'to conclude within days'
Pubs, restaurants and hotels might not survive under the current guidance, industry leaders warn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YKU4iE
US Attorney Geoffrey Berman denies he is stepping down
Geoffrey Berman discovered he was resigning in a press release from the US Attorney-General. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BlMtPG
Coronavirus: Airport tests may provide 'early travel quarantine release'
Companies involved in a trial say testing passengers for coronavirus would be a "win-win". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/310Pa48
'Having my identity stolen cost me £10,000'
The number of ID thefts in the UK in 2019 rose 18% on the year before to a record high 223,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30XtnKm
The 94-year-old mayor in a race for re-election
Fifty years in public office has not dampened Andre Trigano's desire to be mayor of Pamiers, France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zRYFaE
Coronavirus: Traffic levels 'now double the lockdown low'
The AA says road use could soon be back to normal, but environmentalists want pollution kept down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YQhpjg
Coronavirus: Scam warning over NHS test and trace
Councils in England and Wales warn people to be on their guard against fraudsters posing as NHS contact tracers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eicrlN
India coronavirus: The stranded sailor yet to meet his daughter
Indian sailor Abhiram Oak has been stuck on his ship with little hope of replacement due to Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30XQqEQ
The New Zealand porn ad designed to protect children
Many children learn about sex via online pornography. New Zealand warns this is not exactly ideal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dgNWEh
Coronavirus: Is the pandemic getting worse in the US?
Some states are seeing a spike in cases, but the White House says not to worry. So what's going on? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37O1V39
A Street Cat Named Bob: Stray who inspired series of books dies
James Bowen wrote six books about his pet Bob who he chanced upon while battling drug addiction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YJWfDl
Coronavirus: How charity shops are handling the nation's spring clean
How charity shop staff are preparing to be on the receiving end of the great Covid clearout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eepmoR
Wicksteed Park: 'Theme park administration brings tears to my eyes'
People recall fond memories of Wicksteed Park as the Northamptonshire site goes into administration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y8OFTB
Premier League: Mystery over 'professional' haircuts
Fans are asking how some players managed to have such immaculate hairdos despite lockdown from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YcPvP9
Lockdoon's naw fur me: Schoolgirl's cheeky poem gets FM approval
Schoolgirl Leah Begg's funny lockdown poem has attracted the praise of Nicola Sturgeon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fxty3i
Inside Wuhan: Life after coronavirus lockdown
Two months after Wuhan’s lockdown was lifted, what’s life really like now? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V0Dt9H
Coronavirus: Designer develops mobile plastic shield
A UK plastics company has developed a personal, mobile plastic shield for use during coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37Ib3Gu
Week in pictures: 13-19 June 2020
A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AS11Xq
Father's day: These black dads share their experiences
A group of black fathers answer questions from step-mums and birth mums by the woman who runs a group for blended families. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YhSo17
Christmas 2020: Will Santa have to social distance?
With social distancing still in place and fears of a second peak, will Christmas outings be cancelled? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ncw0QH
Coronavirus: 'Deadly masks' claims debunked
The BBC's anti-disinformation team has been investigating misleading claims about the health risks of face masks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3edkXlY
Debbie Kaore: The attack that highlighted an epidemic of abuse
After an assault on rugby player Debbie Kaore went viral, will things change in Papua New Guinea? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YTY0xI
Is Zaha about to find himself stuck at a career crossroads?
There are few scarier sights for defenders than Wilfried Zaha running at them but playing for Crystal Palace does not show off his ability to the full, says MOTD pundit Jermaine Jenas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zKERpz
Coronavirus: Morning update as £1bn pledged to help pupils catch up
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YfzND5
Daughter volunteers in Chelmsford care home to see father
Nina Ambrose says she feels "so, so lucky" to be able to spend this time with her dad. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NedzuA
Coronavirus: £1bn catch-up tutoring fund for England's pupils
Head teachers welcome the move but want more details as some children face six months out of school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hRwwlc
Coronavirus: How does the UK's death toll compare with other countries?
Only the US and Brazil have had more official Covid-19 deaths, but that doesn't tell the full story. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UZQAYD
New Zealand police shooting: One officer dead and another seriously injured
It is the first time in 11 years a New Zealand officer has been killed in the line of duty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hJNTnE
Coronavirus: Nurses' leaders urge 'care for those who caring'
The Royal College of Nursing wants more done to look after staff on the front line or coronavirus care. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N9zwuZ
Coronavirus: American Airlines passenger removed for not wearing mask
The conservative activist, who was flying with American Airlines, called their mask policy "insane". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e92PK1
Coronavirus: Return to Lombardy, the 'Wuhan of the West'
Four months on, the BBC revisits the site of Europe's first major outbreak of Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30Sgwt3
Quiz of the Week: What claims are in the new Trump book?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nbmmxv
Coronavirus: How many more people are dying?
Why looking at 'excess deaths' reveals Covid-19's true death toll. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fC6ArQ
South Africa’s battle to protect women against violence
Coronavirus has worsened the growing crisis of gender-based violence in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37Fd3iK
Dame Vera Lynn: From London girl to Forces' Sweetheart
Born at the end of the World War One, she went on to become the Forces' Sweetheart during World War Two. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3daUQL1
Coronavirus: 'Bike shops told me my order wouldn't arrive til 2021'
Cyclists tell of late-night scrambles to buy bikes as firms struggle to meet a surge in demand during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hD5gH3
Trump in Tulsa: City faces up to violent past ahead of rally
The city in Oklahoma was the site of the deadliest single act of racial violence in US history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NbA57u
Coronavirus: How a false rumour led to hate online
A false coronavirus rumour about the Pirbright Institute led to online abuse and threatening calls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dc97XR
Trail gone cold: The heartache behind NI's missing people
Thousands of people are reported missing every year - behind each statistic is a family's heartache. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YOKCef
Colonial abuses haunt France's racism debate
Lucy Williamson examines France's struggle to deal with the painful legacy of empire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UWJyE8
Coronavirus: South Asian people most likely to die in hospital
Patients are younger than white counterparts and far more likely to have diabetes, analysis shows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ASju6f
Australia targeted by 'state-based' cyber attack, PM Morrison says
The country is being targeted by a "sophisticated" state actor, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hHcppB
Bank and Church of England apologise for historic slavery ties
The Bank said it was "inexcusable" that former senior figures had profited from the slave trade. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YeTDOB
NHS child gender clinic: Staff concerns 'shut down'
Leaked transcripts show staff say they were discouraged from raising concerns at NHS child gender clinic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ddegz1
The Papers: Tributes to Dame Vera amid tracing app 'fiasco'
Lyrics from the Forces' Sweetheart's hit We'll Meet Again feature on some of the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BhbdZo
Pub chain and insurer apologise for slavery links
Greene King and Lloyd's of London have both pledged to make donations to BAME groups. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AMR8Kr
Former Mexican state governor pleads guilty in U.S. to money laundering
A former governor of the Mexican state of Coahuila has pleaded guilty to charges that he laundered money to conceal bribes paid to him in return for road-building contracts, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Wednesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3fAu5Bv
South Korea's nuclear envoy visits U.S. amid flaring tension with North
South Korea's chief nuclear negotiator will visit officials in Washington on Thursday amid flaring tensions with North Korea after Pyongyang blew up an inter-Korean liaison office and threatened military action. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3fLVGQr
Coronavirus: Care providers 'will go to the wall' without more funding
Leaders of coronavirus-hit social services warn of "catastrophic consequences" without investment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fz35lL
Ireland wins seat on UN Security Council
Leo Vardkar says the vote recognises Ireland's "work on the world stage over many decades" from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UU05Zq
China reports 28 new coronavirus cases in mainland
China reported 28 new coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-June 17, 21 of which were in the capital of Beijing, the country's health commission said on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3hGfh60
Beijing reports 21 new COVID-19 cases in city as of June 17
Beijing confirmed 21 new COVID-19 cases as of June 17, China's health authority said on Thursday, down from 31 a day earlier. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/30NsB2G
Coronavirus: 'My employer broke the furlough rules'
HMRC has received thousands of complaints, some from staff who have been made to work while on furlough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fxuBQI
University deadline day: 'Covid has changed my whole future'
Video lectures and no freshers' week make for tough decisions from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fxhDT0
What happened when a city disbanded its police force
Camden, New Jersey, created a brand new police force to forge better ties with the community. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fCfnd0
Coronavirus: 'We need a designated shielding hour'
Natasha Howard is campaigning for a 'shielding hour', where only people who are shielding go out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Carsb0
The 101-year-old who was once Charles de Gaulle's chauffeur
When she was 21, Olivia Jordan found herself driving the resistance leader Charles de Gaulle around London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hDrjgM
Coronavirus: They've worked for years, but still missed out on furlough
What's life like for people missing out on government payments during lockdown? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fCmBh8
Why a recession can be a good time to start a business
With a depression on the way, history shows that many big firms were set up in tough times. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N6YyL9
Racism in Russia: Stories of prejudice
People of colour in Russia tell the BBC how racism has affected their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N9xM4M
Gretna Green: The wedding capital where no-one can get married
Gretna Green usually hosts more than 3,000 marriages every year - but has been like a "ghost town" during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YO2mGL
Mexico reports 4,930 new coronavirus cases, 770 more deaths
Mexico's health ministry reported on Wednesday 4,930 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections and 770 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 159,793 cases and 19,080 deaths. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/30TwiE8
Many Jordanians struggling as country emerges from COVID-19 lockdown, U.N. agency says
Many people in Jordan are struggling to meet basic needs after a more than two-month lockdown to fight the coronavirus pandemic, a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) study said on Wednesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3hB8Ml3
Panama reports 635 new coronavirus cases, 13 more deaths
Confirmed cases of coronavirus infection in Panama reached 22,597 on Wednesday, up 635 from the previous day, and deaths climbed by 13 to 470, the health ministry said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2UTMl0K
Peru overtakes Italy in total cases of coronavirus
Peru topped 240,000 total cases of coronavirus on Wednesday, surpassing hard-hit Italy, government data showed, even as the pace of infections has begun to moderate in the South American nation. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2YGf5eu
U.S. warns of pirates in southern Gulf of Mexico
The U.S. government on Wednesday issued a warning about the threat posed by pirates to boats and oil installations in the southern Gulf of Mexico, in the latest sign of concern about ongoing security challenges facing Mexico. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3fLM6gr
Canadian province Alberta to study forming own pension plan, police force
The Canadian province of Alberta will study replacing the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) with a provincial plan and establishing a provincial police force, Premier Jason Kenney said on Wednesday after a panel recommended the ideas. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/30Sqt9Z
The Papers: 'End of the Rhodes' as fears grow over shut schools
Several papers lead with concerns that children out of school could "face a ruined education" . from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d6YZ2B
How Elon Musk aims to revolutionise battery technology
Could the least exciting bit of Elon Musk's empire end up being the most transformative? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YzTmEQ
Portugal finally recognises consul who saved thousands from Holocaust
Eighty years ago a Portuguese consul gave visas to thousands fleeing the invading Nazis in France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37B5bia
Why drill music is being used to teach philosophy
The team behind RoadWorks say people who don't want to conform are "natural social scientists". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37AdoTW
Saudi-led coalition asks U.N. to share details of child deaths in Yemen
A Saudi Arabia-led military coalition fighting in Yemen asked the United Nations on Tuesday to share details of its accusations that the coalition was responsible for 222 child deaths or injuries last year so it could investigate. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/30PTvqM
Beijing city reports 31 new coronavirus cases vs 27 a day earlier
Beijing's city government reported 31 new confirmed coronavirus cases as of end-June 16, up from 27 cases reported a day earlier as the city moves to curb the spread of the disease. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2zEy8xp
Mexico's total coronavirus cases rise to 154,863 and 18,310 deaths
Mexico's total confirmed coronavirus infections rose to 154,863 cases and 18,310 total deaths on Tuesday, as the health ministry reported 4,599 new infections along with 730 additional fatalities. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2UT21Bv