UMDA WALLPAPERS

Police confirm at least two people have died and say they have arrested a man in his mid 20s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/322Ue7I

Covid-19: England faces four-week lockdown restrictions

The move has sparked anger among Tory MPs, with one saying the PM was "pressurised" by scientists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JqTItK

NHS 'refuses' medical cannabis for children with epilepsy

Families foot the bill as the NHS "refuses" to prescribe medical cannabis for children with epilepsy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/322IbHn

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Human cost of two nations fighting for 'Motherland'

The stories of families who have lost sons in the latest territorial war over Nagorno-Karabakh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HLV813

Covid: What will the England lockdown achieve?

Lockdown is the measure nobody "wanted" but now many European countries have decided they "need". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34J2nzO

The Papers: PM's lockdown 'U-turn', and 'Goodbye Mr Bond'

Boris Johnson's decision to introduce a second nationwide lockdown in England dominates Sunday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kLpS0F

Your pictures on the theme of 'urban living'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "urban living". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HOHwly

Salvaged Victorian signal box to become museum

It became redundant in 2016 along with others in the East Midlands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oNwf5Y

The Miraculous Love Kids: Street kids changing their lives with guitars

The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is just one star who's recorded with a group of girls from Afghanistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/320t7u0

The wedding DJ who wants to stop migrant boats

A growing band of campaigners is trying to push the government to stop migrants crossing from France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TGT6C1

How I talk to the victims of conspiracy theories

The BBC's specialist disinformation reporter explains how to help people who've fallen down the rabbit hole. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3egr3mE

How His House turns refugee lives into horror film

Director Remi Weekes says film explores "the horrors that we do as humans to other humans". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jJtaQY

Covid-19: Austria and Portugal announce restrictions

A number of European countries are enforcing new measures as cases continue to rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TId7bu

Oleksandr Usyk beats Derek Chisora on points in stylish display

Oleksandr Usyk earns a unanimous points win over Derek Chisora at Wembley Arena to underline his credentials at heavyweight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35Yi1Hc

Typhoon Goni: Philippines hit by year's most powerful storm

Torrential rain and "catastrophic violent winds" are expected on the main island of Luzon on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Jj9zu9

Storm Aiden: Heavy rain and winds hit UK

Warnings for rain in Northern Ireland, much of Scotland, Wales and parts of England are in force. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eb5Rhy

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird announce engagement

Two-time US World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe and WNBA star Sue Bird have announced their engagement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35LmBs2

Covid-19: England national lockdown 'considered', and 'millions face hardship'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HPVOTe

Great Fox-Spider rediscovered on MoD land in Surrey

The Great Fox-Spider had not been seen since the early 1990s and was feared extinct in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34FV3Fd

Rare 'blue moon' to enchant Halloween stargazers

A full moon at Halloween is a rare event but this year it is a blue moon which is even more unusual. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JnwIfb

'Marcus Rashford has changed the country' - what a year for the Man Utd forward

To celebrate Marcus Rashford's 23rd birthday BBC Sport takes a look back at the Manchester United striker's year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oLr0nm

Coronavirus: PM considering England lockdown next week

A new "stay at home" order across England could be announced as soon as Monday, it is understood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mDG58H

Coronavirus: US sees record-high daily Covid numbers as election nears

Days before the presidential election, dozens of states are experiencing serious Covid-19 surges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oKwOxM

Stockton food bank: 'Dealers don't swap drugs for a tin of beans'

Food bank organisers and users hit out at claims free school meal vouchers are used for drugs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JjDK4t

Covid: When will it be over and we can do this again?

Christmas? Spring? A return to life as we knew it could be quite a long way off. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35MnrVC

'Millions face hardship' as government support ends

Renters and the self employed could be among those facing tough times this winter, charities warn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kKp10f

Growing up as a black child in post-war Germany

The racism and abuse suffered by thousands of children born to African-American fathers and white German mothers in post-war Germany. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ee8EXt

Bhangra brothers: We danced every day in lockdown

The brothers ran high-energy dance classes from their living room in Harrow every day during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35O5ZQy

Scared but socially distant in a Tokyo 'haunted house'

Could this zombie-inspired experience be for people who want to be frightened but be Covid-19 safe? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jNEv29

Halloween: How the Boulet Brothers' Dragula blends drag and horror

Drag stars Boulet Brothers chat about dressing up at Halloween and their popular reality show Dragula. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eay5ct

Covid: A town's intoxicating will to press on through the pandemic

In an ex-mining community hardship is nothing new, but a two-week lockdown presents new challenges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jQamzC

Climate change: You've got cheap data, how about cheap power too?

The iPhone transformed mobile phones in just 10 years. Could green energy see a similar revolution? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ee9Gmj

Coronavirus: Slovakia holds national test but president calls for delay

Everyone in Slovakia over the age of 10 is to be tested for Covid - but the president is sceptical. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HL5z50

Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and her dad: Should we make holograms of the dead?

The hip-hop artist gave his wife a hologram of her dead father. How did he do it - and is it ethical? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37VHxPK

Coronavirus: Is virtual reality tourism about to take off?

Tourism boards, hotels and destinations are turning to virtual reality to woo potential visitors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3enY3cJ

The Papers: 'National lockdown looms' and Stiles tributes

Several of Saturday's papers lead with reports that nationwide restrictions will be introduced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37X3Tk0

Championship leaders Reading beaten at Coventry

Leaders Reading fall to their first Championship defeat of the season as Coventry pick up their first league win in seven attempts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ejFu9u

Wilson beats Trump to clinch Championship League title

Kyren Wilson claims his first title on English soil after defeating world number one Judd Trump 3-1 in the final of the Championship League in Milton Keynes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TGUkxk

In pictures: International Photography Awards 2020

Winning images by professional and non-professional photographers, from around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JeYLx7

England lose 54-47 to New Zealand in second match of three-Test series in Hamilton

England lose their series against New Zealand after a 54-47 defeat in the second match of their three-Test series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31VV8TA

Women's FA Cup final - Everton v Man City: Six great goals from previous finals

BBC Sport picks six great goals from previous Women's FA Cup finals as Everton and Manchester City prepare to meet in this year's game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34Gp7k7

Covid-19: Nottinghamshire enters tier 3 and fears raised over impact of curbs

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31RKrkI

Poldark house in Cornwall fallen into 'complete disrepair'

Campaigners are fighting for Botallack Manor in Cornwall to be restored to its original state. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kKusfJ

Prince Monolulu: The truth behind horse racing's original showman tipster

The fantastical life story of a forgotten national star. But who was the real man behind the Prince Monolulu mythology? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jIoH0C

Diversity code is another step in right direction - Mings

Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings says the new Football Leadership Diversity Code is "another step in the right direction". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e8Hp0p

Courts backlog 'tipping point' for justice system

The number of cases waiting to be heard in England and Wales could quadruple by 2024, a study says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34FSZNp

Covid: Nottinghamshire moves into tier 3 restrictions

A 9pm curfew on buying alcohol in shops is one of the restrictions put in place in the county. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37RXGWv

Covid-19: Record traffic out of Paris as second French lockdown begins

Jams stretched more than 430 miles (700km) in total just hours before new measures came into force. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oBtbKi

New Zealand euthanasia: Assisted dying to be legal for terminally ill people

Early referendum results show 65.2% voted "yes" to enforcing a law allowing assisted dying. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32cjrwH

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: UK expresses 'grave concern' over fresh court proceedings

Iran's ambassador faces UK officials, after the British-Iranian is told she may be sent back to jail. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jDPsTV

Oil firm whistleblower trapped in Croatian holiday hell

A British lawyer exposed huge oil industry corruption - and now Monaco wants him extradited. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e7nkrg

Jeremy Corbyn suspension 'could cost Labour next election'

The boss of the powerful Unite union urges the party to reinstate its ex-leader or risk "chaos". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2G996JQ

Armenians on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh

Armenian mothers fear for sons on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh as both sides suffer heavy casualties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mD7jMC

US Election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in critical state of Florida

Mr Biden's lead over the US president is narrower in must-win states, with Florida a key prize. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HM9uyS

Coronavirus hardship in Mexico, Nigeria and Bangladesh

Three people from around the world who lost their jobs during the pandemic explain how it has affected their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oMNWD5

Guy Davies spots gap in film market for his first feature

How one independent film-maker spotted a gap in the movie market left by the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37SOu3X

Planning reforms aim to making building easier, but who wins?

Government proposals to introduce planning reforms have been met with a mixed reaction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HQCsx1

Quiz of the week: Which Borat slogan did Kazakhstan embrace?

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/35JXOEF

Carrie Hope Fletcher on how Cinderella went 'bad'

The singer, who will star in Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical, reveals some of the show's secrets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31UD4sU

Getting too many texts? Blame the election

Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37SvCSN

The Papers: Labour in 'crisis' as Corbyn suspended

The papers cover the fallout from Jeremy Corbyn's suspension from Labour over an anti-Semitism report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TAqhr5

Light pollution: wasted energy seen from space

Entire city dims its streetlights, enabling scientists to measure light pollution from space. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3edhYe7

'I always feel Abramovich's support,' says Lampard after Chelsea owner's rare appearance

Frank Lampard says he "always feels the support" of owner Roman Abramovich after the owner made a rare appearance at their game in Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31R878V

Covid: Lockdowns return as Europe confronts second wave

Two of the continent's biggest economies impose strict restrictions amid dire warnings over Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e7cC41

MPs and peers demand Russia interference inquiry

A cross-party group starts legal action, claiming ministers failed to protect UK democracy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HGJNiW

School tours turn virtual ahead of application deadline

With the pandemic limiting open days, schools are turning to promotional videos to attract students. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kCxEKs

US Election 2020: Trump slams lockdowns, Biden accuses him of insulting victims

The president says Mr Biden will cancel family gatherings, while the Democrat pledges to follow science. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31V1Glk

Rhodes parasailing accident: Two British teenagers die and one injured

A boy, 15, was also injured when the rope holding their parachute snapped, the Greek coastguard says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34AOEuL

"The bravest person I have ever met," Farage praises Trump at Arizona rally

"This is the single most resilient and bravest person I have ever met in my life," the Brexit Party founder says of the US president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oDpvrm

'Anonymous' Trump administration critic identifies himself

Miles Taylor, a senior official at the Department of Homeland Security, wrote the excoriating op-ed in 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35P1HIK

How do 'Blue Wall' voters rate the Tories one year on?

People in Great Grimsby and Redcar reflect on the government, one year after 2019's general election was called. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31UiDMB

Meet Che Lingo, the 'woke rapper' signed by Idris Elba

One of the south Londoner's songs became a soundtrack for Black Lives Matter protests this summer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mCW5rP

CEO Secrets: The aviation workers starting new businesses

We hear from three people who have started their own companies during the downturn in aviation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HAJ0jX

Muttiah Muralitharan on the 'challenge' of his disputed biopic

A planned biopic of Sri Lanka bowler Muttiah Muralitharan has drawn protests but he insists it will air. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31UThOO

Labour anti-Semitism report due to be published

An inquiry looked at whether unlawful acts took place and how the party responded to complaints. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TzLbqc

Wales urged to scrap GCSE exams in favour of assessments

Qualifications Wales urges ministers to scrap written exams for GCSEs, but keep one exam per A-level. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HNhGPa

Covid: 1,700 employers planned redundancies in September

Redundancies on the rise again after August lull, according to BBC Freedom of Information Request from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34B6Cxb

Al-Qaeda still 'heavily embedded' within Taliban in Afghanistan, UN official warns

A senior UN official says the Taliban is still tied to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, in spite of US deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31OaJUP

Music industry reports progress on diversity

The number of black, Asian and minority ethnic staff working in music has increased since 2016. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oJxl31

Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HIGJDb

End Sars protests: 'I felt I was going to die there'

Ephraim, a British-Nigerian activist at the heart of the End Sars protests in Lagos, talks about what he saw. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35IgmoL

Big House theatre group helping young care leavers

A theatre group is supporting young care leavers in the arts industry achieve their dreams. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37OlElg

Covid-19: Nearly 100,000 catching virus every day

A major analysis estimates the number of people infected with Covid-19 is doubling every nine days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oJtOBN

The Papers: 'Change of strategy looms' as France locks down

The front pages say the UK is under pressure to go back into lockdown, while France faces new restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37Ptjjf

Black men 'stopped and searched by Met over fist bumps'

A review of the Met's use of stop-and-search powers finds "much room for improvement". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oyQy7d

Covid-19: Christmas plans, job losses and cash 'under threat'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35EBMDj

Heathrow overtaken as Europe's busiest airport amid pandemic

Paris Charles de Gaulle is now busier after passenger numbers at Heathrow fall 84% because of Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tvlt69

Roy Francis: The black head coach who revolutionised rugby league

Roy Francis was a rugby revolutionary and the first black coach in elite British sport, yet his story has largely been forgotten. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37Mu9gN

Channel migrants: Deaths should be 'a wake-up call' for those in power

Charities call for a legal route for refugees to reach the UK, after four die crossing the Channel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HzjWK6

Kim Kardashian 'humbly' has 40th birthday party on private island

The reality star says she held the trip "after two weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e2F3jC

Police officer raiding illegal cockfight gets killed by rooster

Lt Christine Bolok was struck by a gaffed rooster on his left thigh, slicing his femoral artery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35D9pW4

Rapper Brian Trotter found dead in car after Florida highway crash

The driver, a friend of the victim, is charged with murder and illegal transport of human remains. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HJ8BH8

Leaving care: ‘I made it to university, but then I fell through the cracks'

Young care leaver Kim Emenike made it to university against the odds - then social services forgot about her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e5sT9u

Covid: Post-furlough unemployment 'hits young and ethnic minorities'

These groups were more likely to be made unemployed after being placed on furlough, a report suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34zJSO9

Philadelphia rocked by fresh unrest after police shooting

Police reinforcements together with the National Guard are deployed for a second night of protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e4iJGn

Police in Scotland break up hundreds of parties

Data obtained by the BBC shows officers in Scotland responded to 3,000 call outs since late August. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34zDaaV

‘Shops refusing cash left me unable to buy basics’

The cash system is being threatened by some shops not accepting cash, says Consumer group Which? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37MuVuf

Mum, Dad, money and me

Many people find talking about money awkward, particularly with their parents - so how do their views differ? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34xSp45

Danny and Dani Dyer launch new podcast to solve your problems

The father and daughter spoke to the BBC's Colin Paterson about their new podcast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e3MZBl

Black History Month: ‘People are afraid to say the wrong thing’

Pioneering black women in the arts talk about diversity and their struggles to get to the top. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oxgEYj

How KSI earned more than his teachers by playing Fifa

The YouTuber built a multi million-pound business empire from his bedroom. Now he's pursuing music. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e151nu

Surviving a week in Afghanistan

One violent week in a long war. Here are some of those who died and those who survived. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HF3FmM

US election: Biden hits new battleground, Trump blitzes Midwest

Joe Biden blasts Donald Trump as a conman, while the president promises "economic survival". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37TZcam

Covid-19: Christmas guidance 'should be same across UK'

Measures must allow for "inevitable" travel between nations, the Lib Dems and Alliance Party say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HFvxH0

Newspaper headlines: Second wave warning and 'tragedy in the Channel'

Warnings the second wave of Covid could be more deadly and the death of four migrants lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37SHRyV

Covid-19: 'I'll be hosting my Christmas over Zoom'

Some families are already making plans and getting ready for a "digital Christmas" this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e0EqqV

Skin cancer: How do I check my moles for signs of melanoma?

Influencer Molly-Mae Hague, 21, is raising awareness about skin cancer among young people,. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34zr9CA

Northern England schools 'most disrupted by Covid'

More than 700 teachers in north-west England tested positive for Covid in mid-October, data shows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3osydbX

Family courts: 'We're treated with contempt'

Many parents have to take part by phone - and some cannot follow what's happening, a survey suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35GoztC

Sir Keir Starmer involved in road collision with cyclist

Police are investigating the incident, which saw a cyclist taken to hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mrqJnG

Traveller families win court battle over living on land they own

A judge quashed a decision which would force them to stop living on the land they own. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tp2JoW

Covid: More than 50 Tory MPs call for 'roadmap' out of lockdown

Northern areas hit hardest by Covid restrictions risk being "left behind", a letter to the PM warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IZnXYn

Liverpool mayor would back Covid tier 4 in England

Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson would support such a move if it meant halting coronavirus's spread. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37LfLWe

Covid-19: Warrington moves into tier 3 restrictions

The Cheshire town is the latest area to be moved into the top tier of Covid-19 restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3juFWTi

US election 2020: Could postal voting upend the US election?

The huge number voting this way injects massive uncertainty into the White House race. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tuhk2u

Coronavirus: Disabled workers could 'face jobs crisis'

Firms are reportedly hiring fewer disabled applicants amid concerns about supporting them properly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dZNKen

Don't hold home firework displays, urge doctors

Plastic surgeons implore people to think twice about DIY back garden displays, to avoid injuries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oxBYwE

Covid: Melbourne's hard-won success after a marathon lockdown

After losing its initial grip on Covid, Australia is again being hailed as a global success story. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mn4pM2

The inventor inspired by wanting to keep his daughter safe

Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JaPfLF

Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?

Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35RohR1

The Lathums: From a sold-out tour to clowning around in a circus

The Lathums were meant to be supporting Paul Weller this year - instead they're playing in a circus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kDdMHa

Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson's loss after brother's Covid death

Joe Anderson spoke to BBC Breakfast's Louise Minchin after his eldest brother's death in October. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37Nmuif

Covid has thrived on racial discrimination, says Baroness Doreen Lawrence

Labour's review says ethnic minorities are "over-exposed" and have worse healthcare than white people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jy23Iv

Beached: Can rescuers save this dolphin in time?

Hundreds of dolphins beach each year, but this US team has dramatically improved survival rates from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ts6aep

East London mural honours NHS workforce

A new mural in east London is four storeys high, created with more than 200 flowers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37JVXlS

Nasa announcement: What is on the Moon?

Nasa has announced it's found an abundance of water on the Moon. But what else is up there? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kwlsKV

Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court

Donald Trump scores pre-election win as US Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court judge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35yZRLW

Covid: Antibodies 'fall rapidly after infection'

This is likely to mean immunity levels decline and raises the risk of reinfection, researchers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34ucIQ0

Victoria Derbyshire: 'I'll break the rule of six if it applies at Christmas'

The BBC presenter says she will break Covid rules so her family of seven can celebrate Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TrRQTd

Newspaper headlines: 'Red wall revolt' and Covid immunity warning

Demands from Tory MPs for a "road map" out of lockdown and a study on Covid immunity lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kwUu5T

The water carrier who became champion - meet Britain's new cycling star Geoghegan Hart

Tao Geoghegan Hart is Britain's most unlikely Grand Tour winner but he took his chance in the Giro to join a small but illustrious group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mqCfzV

The opposite of a flat-track bully - Vardy's amazing record against the top teams

He's 34 and showing no signs of slowing down - Jamie Vardy has done it again, after Leicester win at Arsenal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HuvEFj

The opposite of a flat-track bully - Vardy's amazing record against the top teams

He's 34 and showing no signs of slowing down - Jamie Vardy has done it again, after Leicester win at Arsenal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HuvEFj

School meals: Row continues as half term begins in England

Several local authorities in England, including some Tory-run councils, are providing vouchers to those in need. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34tQJZK

Boots to offer 12-minute Covid nasal swab test

The £120 nasal swab test will be available to people not showing any symptoms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ono949

Mother and baby units: 'It's our job to keep them safe'

Units for new mothers and women with serious mental health issues are facing unique challenges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37BC9Bg

Prue Leith: NHS can serve 'delicious' food on a budget

The Bake Off star leads a review into hospital meals, suggesting digital menus and 24 hour food service. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3juoTAz

Tanker stowaways: ‘Hijacking’ ends after special forces storm ship

Seven stowaways, believed to be Nigerians seeking asylum, were handed over to Hampshire Police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J5qznM

Boris Johnson and Priti Patel 'should apologise for lawyer attacks'

More than 800 legal professionals accuse ministers of "hostility" which they say jeopardises safety. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ktYRij

HMP Rye Hill prison officer 'failed to notice' dead sex offender

A prison officer was dismissed after failing to spot a man who had been "dead for some time". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37EMM6a

Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'We blame Eat Out To Help Out for our tragedy'

Covid's second wave has hit one part of south Bradford badly, and residents have an idea where the problem began. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31JGtdT

Covid nurse: 'I thought I wasn't going to make it'

Devi Nurjandoa survived Covid but is now having to adjust to a new way of life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mjtVli

My Money: 'We haven't got Covid here yet'

Sian Williams from Indonesia takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kvprYa

Egypt sex attacks fuel 'feminist revolution'

Women and girls are fighting back against sexual harassment like never before. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TnCcIm

Olivier Awards: Messages of 'faith and hope' for theatre

Stars of the stage are positive about the future of theatre as the shadow of coronavirus looms large. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3msxoOJ

Coronavirus: Local lockdowns 'stifling jobs recovery'

Job vacancies fail to return to pre-pandemic levels in many towns, according to new research. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jC2uSd

BHS collapse: 'I was in charge of millions, then I had nothing'

Four years on from BHS's collapse, has the audit industry, criticised for not spotting problems, changed? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37IbMtw

Coronavirus: How my mum became a conspiracy theory influencer

Sebastian’s mum has grown a big online following by spreading dangerous Covid conspiracy theories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e8snbb

US election: 'Help! Everyone around me disagrees with my politics'

Paul and Kayleah live in two different political bubbles, but they've found a place to vent online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35w3vWF

Black and Welsh: The assumptions and questions people face

People share the assumptions and questions they face over their identity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ml79cF

'Generation Covid' hit hard by the pandemic, research reveals

People aged 16-25 were more than twice as likely as older workers to have lost their job. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J76QEb

France urges Arab nations to prevent boycotts over Macron's cartoons defence

President Macron's comments about "Islamist separatism" have angered some in the Muslim world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3onUVlr

The Papers: 'Nine-minute tanker raid' and PM faces 'revolt'

Several of Monday's papers cover events off the south coast after a tanker was seized by stowaways. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HEzprC

From civil rights to Smethwick: Why was Malcolm X in the West Midlands?

Why was the civil rights activist in a small industrial town in the Midlands? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37FfR1y

Swimming with sharks at Bondi Beach

Two Grey Nurse sharks were feeding on a large school of salmon while swimmers had a morning dip. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37BxOhv

Wales national lockdown in new year 'likely', says minister

A second fire-break in Wales likely in January or February, a minister says from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J585Uo

Post-Brexit trade talks extended, says No 10

No 10 confirms the EU's Michel Barnier will stay in London, rather than returning to Brussels later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ksBw0d

Nuclear weapons treaty: Campaigners hail new era for nuclear disarmament

A 50th nation ratifies a key UN treaty and it will come into force - but five major powers are missing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jquGqT

Joan Hocquard, the oldest person in Britain, dies aged 112

Joan Hocquard, who drove ambulances during World War Two, died at a care home in Dorset on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37GE5sm

Cameroon: Children killed in attack on school in Kumba

Officials have blamed Anglophone secessionists for the attack on a private school in a restive region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35sNkte

Down's syndrome: 'In all honesty we were offered 15 terminations'

Mothers of babies with Down's syndrome reveal the pressure they felt to terminate their pregnancies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34r29gD

Covid-19: Possible changes to quarantine and a review of Wales' shopping rules

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic today. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TnO0dQ

Adele sings and jokes about weight loss as she hosts Saturday Night Live

The star also tells the audience "my album's not finished" as she presents the US sketch show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oqFol2

Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea: Hosts' season 'delicately poised' after stalemate

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is determined to avoid a repeat of the disastrous slide in fortunes Manchester United experienced following their win against Paris St-Germain in 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dX0xhD

'I love these games. You earn the easier games on nights like these'

Jurgen Klopp says his Liverpool side "had to work hard" to preserve their unbeaten run at Anfield as they fought back to beat Sheffield United. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3joy7OZ

Samsung Group titan Lee Kun-hee dies aged 78

Mr Lee helped to grow his father's small trading business into a global industrial powerhouse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tkzpji

Black Lives Matter: New hidden slave trade sites in Wales revealed

Two new locations in Wales linked to the slave trade are now marked by high-tech history barcodes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35vpRHN

Coronavirus: 14-day quarantine for Covid contacts could be reduced

It comes as a senior Conservative MP criticises leaders of NHS Test and Trace, urging 'decisive' change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37RvMdl

France recalls Turkey envoy after Erdogan says Macron needs 'mental check'

France recalls its ambassador after President Erdogan suggests French leader needs "mental check". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37G7hzE

Brexit: Cost of everyday goods 'could rise' without a deal, hauliers warn

Freight industry body warns the lack of an agreement on tariffs could make things more expensive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HoWMGh

Climate change: Technology no silver bullet, experts tell PM

Boris Johnson's techno-optimism ignores the need for big societal changes, experts warn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jsddym

Covid: The 'impossible' businesses stuck in Tier 2 'zombie land'

The latest changes for Covid job support are not enough for some stuck in England's tier system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3krVd8D

Coronavirus is here. What else should we be worried about?

Serious questions are being asked about the way the UK predicts - and prepares for - emergencies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TmQusP

My search for novelist Rumer Godden's famed French summer

Hugh Schofield looks for the truth behind Rumer Godden's The Greengage Summer in northern France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35yU0WC

British-bred Royal Enfield speeding ahead in Asia

One of the world's oldest motorbike brands is expanding in Asia, the biggest market for two-wheelers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3krUVP5

'Not just numbers': The women disappearing in Peru

Thousands of women go missing in Peru every year and many are never found. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FUHBUe

Cat missing since 2018 found 60 miles away in Coventry

Ruby is thought to have stowed away from her Bedfordshire home in a lorry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mgcRfT

Long Covid: 'I thought I'd get over this no problem'

Rebecca Logan, a 39-year-old fitness instructor. says she was "completely floored" by coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HxKxXi

Covid-19: South Yorkshire enters tier 3 and praise for free meals response

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic today. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3koZmdy

George Floyd protests: 'Boogaloo' member held in precinct attack

A member of an extremist group has been charged with rioting during the May George Floyd protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dRQavH

Covid-19: South Yorkshire wakes up to tier 3 restrictions

Millions are now under England's tightest rules, as the first full day of Wales' "firebreak" lockdown begins. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TnBU4y

Covid: Stoke-on-Trent and Coventry move into tier 2

Households can no longer mix indoors including in pubs and restaurants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37wi13s

Coronavirus: US cases reach record high amid new wave of infections

Over 83,000 infections were reported on Friday, with death and hospitalisation numbers also rising. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TjCNuC

Why AI live fact-checked the 2020 US presidential debates

The software should be able to speed up the time in takes to separate truth from fiction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35uipwx

What happens when a Banksy appears?

Nottingham residents are excited about the arrival of a Banksy mural - but what will happen to it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ooKIFl

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: 'Execution' video prompts war crime probe

A video posted on social media appears to show the execution of two Armenian prisoners by troops from Azerbaijan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35qfcyk

Shakespeare's Globe among venues to get slice of Culture Recovery Fund

The London venue is one of 35 venues to get millions of pounds from the Culture Recovery Fund. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3okYd99

Rare green puppy 'Pistachio' born in Italy

The puppy was part of a five-dog litter born at a farm on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jfRyt6

Marathon walk for 104-year-old inspired by Captain Tom

At 104, Ruth Saunders is walking a charity marathon after being inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dIjWTA

Mysterious 'Robin Hood' hackers donating stolen money

Experts and charities are puzzled by hackers who've started donating stolen money. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jadGoR

New name for a Canadian town called Asbestos

Town residents pick Val-des-Sources to replace the moniker that paid homage to its mining history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IGOrh7

Baby born in lorry cab meets staff who saved her life

Gemma Greensmith gave birth to daughter Raelyn in a lorry cab outside her Staffordshire home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dQJy0N

Covid blood plasma donation: What is blood plasma?

The NHS wants us to donate blood plasma to help fight Covid-19. But why? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mgxRmP

US election 2020: How Trump has changed the world

From fake news to how other countries see the US - here's a look at the president's global impact. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35s1Dyi

School meals: Rashford 'proud' of community response

The England striker says he is "overwhelmed" by the support from councils and businesses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HAfcTR

Is Scotland moving towards independence?

Six years ago Scotland rejected independence but now polls consistently show a majority back it. Why? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37xFq4x

'It feels so good to be back dancing'

The world of ballroom dancing went online to cope with the pandemic restrictions, but what does the future hold? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mk3koq

Porn effects: 'My expectations of sex and body image were warped'

Calls are made for the dangers of porn to be included in the new Welsh school curriculum. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HvkzUq

How the End Sars protests have changed Nigeria forever

The campaign against police brutality has encouraged young Nigerians to take on the older generation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mugsr9

Quiz of the week: Beyoncé, the Church of England and swans for sale

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/2FROCVT

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford and his mum help out at foodbank

Charity FareShare has named a new warehouse after the footballer's mother, Melanie. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kiSHkW

Shoppers defy economic gloom in September

The amount of retail sales saw a 1.5% rise last month, boosted by DIY and garden items. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37zNpxN

Covid-19: Tougher rules for millions and a sewage-based coronavirus warning system

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34mnVSN

Trump and Biden spar in final presidential debate

Their last time together on stage featured a much more subdued debate with real policy discussions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jiMWCp

US Election 2020: Trump and Biden row over Covid, climate and racism

The bitter rivals' final TV debate was more restrained this time but there were plenty of personal jabs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35l5JIq

Covid: Sewage sites to test for traces of virus

The aim is to create an early warning system to detect local outbreaks before they spread. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31AKx05

HS2: Moving ancient woodland habitat for rail line flawed, ecologists say

Soil is being "translocated" to new sites but ecologists question whether the process is effective. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IYSBBh

US candidates row about foreign money

In the final debate, the candidates accuse each other of being involved with China and Russia deals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35naam0

Covid: Tougher restriction begin for millions in England and Wales

Greater Manchester moves to England's highest alert, while Wales begins a 17-day lockdown later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Hraic7

Australia child abuse: Police arrest 44 suspects and rescue 16 children

The arrests took place across the country and 16 children were "removed from harm", police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35of56m

Covid: Pembrokeshire man in Italian facility happy to be home

Rhys James and his three friends were kept in isolation in a Florence Covid facility for two months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oij3pB

Covid: US gives full approval for antiviral remdesivir drug

The drug will be given to patients in hospitals, but the UN health agency says it has little effect. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kqsO2S

Nagorno-Karabakh: The three-year-old orphaned by war

Hadija’s mum, dad and older sister were killed in the Azerbaijaini town of Ganja. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TjRaiA

Wrecks visible in River Severn 60 years after disaster

New drone footage shows the remains of two barges involved in the Severn Railway Bridge disaster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34kKvLj

Brexit: Why is fishing a stumbling block in the trade talks?

Fishing is one of the key stumbling blocks preventing a trade deal between the UK and EU. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oldSoK

Composer with dementia whose piano-playing went viral meets students he inspired

Eighty-year-old Paul Harvey went viral after he was filmed playing piano pieces learned decades ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e1sLbr

Quest Sprout: 'The most wholesome thing on the internet'

Among the horrors of 2020, one small green hero has emerged to bring brief moments of joy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TjSpyg

Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and YouTube all found recently hosting racist music

The BBC found racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic content on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Deezer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mbFoTZ

The apps promising to improve your sex life

There are a growing number of apps that promise to help with sexual wellbeing, but are they effective? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HxJtTe

'A big supermarket shop feels frivolous now'

Families from both ends of the income spectrum have had to tighten their belts in the last six months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31yyJLT

Nigeria protests: The misinformation circulating online

Misleading claims about protests against a controversial police unit have been widely shared. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3olSn7E

Pixie: Irish road movie offers 'light-hearted relief' from Covid worries

Its young stars hope the anarchic road movie will give "light-hearted relief" from pandemic worries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dQKUbC

Royal British Legion launches Poppy Appeal from veterans' homes

The Royal British Legion's annual Poppy Appeal is launching differently due to the Covid pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jfl3Lv

The armed robber who transformed his life through sport

His body on the ground, guns pointed at his back, John McAvoy was caught. His life sentence wasn't the end but a new beginning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ocDS5P

End Sars protests: 'It was a massacre... We pay for these bullets'

An organiser of protests against police brutality in Nigeria tells the BBC he saw soldiers shoot people dead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Hrou4w

US Election 2020: Trump and Obama lock horns in rival rallies

Mr Obama liken his successor to a "crazy uncle", while Mr Trump mocks his old adversary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kwINw0

FBI says Iran and Russia have US voter information

Intelligence officials say Iran was behind threatening emails sent to Democrats earlier this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dL49TU

Ed Sheeran donates lyrics and Lego to auction

Fans can bid for handwritten lyrics to his song Perfect and a £3 ticket for his first gig. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34gtNwS

Covid: Barnsley shoppers react to South Yorkshire tier 3 move

Shoppers in Barnsley react to the news South Yorkshire will move into tier 3 on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kpBCpK

Brexit: UK to ban more EU citizens with criminal records

From January, EU citizens sentenced to more than a year in prison will be barred. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35hhKP4

Camper-van conversion: 'We sold all our possessions to go live in a van'

People who live or travel in converted vans explain how it has changed their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37qv2eR

Tanzania President John Magufuli: The man who 'banned' coronavirus

President John Magufuli’s idiosyncratic handling of Covid-19 has put Tanzania in the global spotlight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31umGiu

Will cruise ships return to Venice?

Pressure is mounting on the Italian authorities to decide on the future of cruise ships in Venice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HlqZp8

Nagorno-Karabakh: The Armenian-Azeri 'information wars'

There are false videos that have gone viral. Some are doctored or old footage that has thousands of views. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35nZ5B8

Carlos Acosta: Refashioning ballet with socially distanced tutus

The acclaimed ballet star resorts to extra wide costumes to reflect the realities of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mdjdwu

Thailand protest: Why young activists are embracing Hong Kong's tactics

Thailand’s activists are increasingly adopting methods used last year by demonstrators in Hong Kong. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dJvmqc

Ethnic minority Covid risk 'not explained by racism'

A government adviser says factors like deprivation, rather than ethnicity, should be used to judge risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IX7CUl

Trump's lawyer Giuliani dismisses 'compromising' clip from new Borat film

Rudy Giuliani describes as a "fabrication" a scene appearing to show him with hands down his trousers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31M35L1

US election 2020: Trump's impact on immigration - in seven charts

Donald Trump campaigned in 2016 with a pledge to bring down immigration. Did it happen? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kjWxdr

CQC report: Care of people with learning disabilities 'inhumane'

Physical restraint is part of the culture in some specialist hospitals, a care regulator finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35otZt1

'My stammer has made 2020 more difficult'

The impact of coronavirus has affected us all, but it's been extra tough for people with a stammer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31r6hLG

US election: Joe Biden or Donald Trump? Persuading an undecided voter

Erica listens to her aunt and her friend make their cases for voting Joe Biden or Donald Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tj1ask

Melbourne lockdown: Cycling trend ‘burbing’ takes off under tight restrictions

Ben Loke cycled 1,371km whilst under Melbourne's tough restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37u4VDG

Coronavirus: 'I caught Covid at my uncle's funeral'

A man in India who spread coronavirus after catching it at a funeral reflects on his decision to attend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34kiu6K

Martin Bashir: BBC journalist 'seriously unwell' from Covid

The journalist, best known for his 1995 interview with Princess Diana, has complications from the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Hn1CDx

'He can be world class' - Rashford upstages Mbappe in Paris again

For the second time in 19 months, Manchester United's Marcus Rashford steals the headlines in Paris. How good can the England striker be? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m1u64s

Long Covid: Who is more likely to get it?

A study suggests old age increases the risk, as does asthma, excess weight, and being female. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34d61BQ

France teacher attack: Macron urges Russia to boost anti-terror fight

France's leader calls his Russian counterpart after the beheading of a teacher by a Russian-born man. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TdMivy

'We didn't have exact measures' in place for Covid says ex-civil service head

Lord Sedwill, former civil service head, talks to the BBC about coronavirus, Dominic Cummings and Donald Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35l8WYj

Covid: Hancock defends 'fair' tier 3 offer for Greater Manchester

The health secretary says the £60m offer "remains on the table", despite local leaders rejecting it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HboxC5

Sadiq Khan condemns 'draconian' conditions of TfL rescue

Sadiq Khan says Londoners face a "triple whammy" of higher costs in the government's rescue plan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35b41sU

Five ways the virus has changed Netflix

Subscriber growth slows for the streaming giant, despite hit productions such as The Old Guard with Charlize Theron from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o6yQYJ

Wrestling: Nadia Sapphire was 'harassed and groomed'

Nadia Sapphire says wrestlers "pulled things out of a hat" to decide who would sleep with her at 16. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31qIYlc

'Cost of removing cladding is ripping our lives apart'

Owners of flats with flammable cladding are angry they may have to pay towards the cost of replacing it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HklmHJ

Nigeria unrest: Protesters 'shot dead' in Lagos

A witness tells the BBC he counted about 20 dead bodies after soldiers opened fire in Lagos. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HlrUpP

Elderly couple, married for 60 years, reunited after 215 days apart

Joseph and Eve, who have been married for 60 years, were separated due to Covid restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IKrQAh

Covid: China's Sinovac vaccine to be included in Brazil immunisation plan

Officials say an immunisation programme using CoronaVac could begin as soon as January 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IKqlC9

Royal Mail launches 72p parcel pick-up service

The postal service launches a home collection service as online shopping booms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TctHzY

Machines to 'do half of all work tasks by 2025'

Millions more jobs will be lost to robots with Covid accelerating the trend, says the World Economic Forum. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ob8Uv2

Elation as Nasa's Osiris-Rex probe tags asteroid Bennu in sample bid

Osiris-Rex makes brief contact with asteroid Bennu in an effort to pick up fragments of rock. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o823Cp

Coronavirus: 'I just wish my parents were still here'

Isaiah and Nathan's mother and father died from Covid-19 within two weeks of each other. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HmPH8I

Christie hospital: Inside Europe's largest cancer unit

BBC Breakfast spent four days filming inside The Christie Hospital in Manchester, meeting patients and staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tc8q9v

Love Island’s Shaughna: ‘I was trolled for my fat legs’

Lipoedema is a condition which can cause fat to build up in your legs and arms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34dr9b9

US election 2020: Why it can be hard to vote in the US

Long queues, weird rules and strict ID laws... what are the barriers to voting and why do they exist? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ol6HgC

CEO Secrets: Juggling kids and a new lockdown business

Meet the new mums who have started businesses in lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35f833O

Clare Balding: 'Animals have shaped me more than people'

The broadcaster pays tribute to the "heroic" contribution animals make to our lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37rxRwk

Covid: How to protest during a global pandemic

Young activists explain the challenges they have faced in demonstrating during a global pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31I9kiX

Why the US election could decide battle against climate change

Who next occupies the White House could be decisive in the battle to limit global warming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kdRaww

Nasa's Osiris-Rex probe aims for daring 'high five' with asteroid Bennu

Osiris-Rex will make the briefest of contacts with Asteroid Bennu to try to pick up rock samples. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37oC0B8

Jeff Bridges: Oscar-winning US actor reveals he has lymphoma

The Big Lebowski actor acknowledges it "is a serious disease" but says his prognosis is good. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ICBrsT

Prisoners locked up for 23 hours due to Covid rules is 'dangerous'

Restrictions mean inmates can be in their cells for 23 hours a day, says the chief inspector of prisons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HpgkJS

Concern over Welsh firebreak job support gap

A job support scheme will not be brought forward to the start of Wales' firebreak lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kcPO56

Coronavirus: Argentina's confirmed cases surpass one million

The South American nation becomes the fifth country in the world to reach the grim milestone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dEYvmp

Birmingham prison inmates' letters laced with drugs

The material, purportedly from prisoners' legal teams, was intercepted by HMP Birmingham staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2He0KRO

US election 2020: Trump and Biden feud over debate topics

The Republican and the Democratic campaigns accuse each other of trying to dodge tough questions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kfteJ0

'Mocked' Mini Metro turns 40 and finds new fans

A new exhibition celebrates an "everyday" car that has divided opinion since 1980. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31nxIGq

RSPB Snettisham hosts record-breaking knot wildlife spectacular

Seeing record-breaking numbers of knot take flight "should be on everybody's bucket list". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dHwlr1

The forklift truck drivers who never leave their desks

Remote-controlled vehicles are becoming increasingly common in the workplace. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kfLlyv

How The Staves found their way back to music after grief, doubt and bereavement

The folk-singing sisters had to navigate grief and self-doubt after their mother died unexpectedly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FGKYxY

Coronavirus: How pollution could make India’s Covid fight tougher

New studies show an association between severe pollution and a spike in Covid-19 cases and deaths. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34hMz7b

First UK airport testing for outward passengers

The aim is to help people travelling to destinations where a negative result is required on arrival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jbz0u8

Bletchley Park’s contribution to WW2 'over-rated'

The code-breaking hub is not "the war winner" many people think it is, says a history of spy agency GCHQ. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/359iYvK

Mysterious 'Robin Hood' hackers donating stolen money

Experts and charities are puzzled by hackers who've started donating stolen money. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jadGoR

The Papers: Lockdown 'by back door' and virus 'hidden victims'

Possible new restrictions for millions and a high non-Covid death toll lead the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dDU3nY

Marathon walk for 104-year-old inspired by Captain Tom

At 104, Ruth Saunders is walking a charity marathon after being inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dIjWTA

Black Lives Matter: Orchestra creates music inspired by iconic moment

Viral image of Patrick Hutchinson helping a counter-protester transformed into music and poetry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FIU4KF

Eating jellyfish: Why scientists are talking up a 'perfect food'

Amid fresh concern about overfishing, scientists say eating more jellyfish may give us benefits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31EatrN

How clothes reflect growing Oromo ethnic pride in Ethiopia

Oromos have complained of marginalisation but they are now increasingly assertive in their identity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35dasvQ

Samuel Paty: Beheading of teacher deepens divisions over France's secular identity

Mass rallies over the murder of a teacher mask growing dissent over the country's secular identity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37jaBAx

'I'm Bengali, my boyfriend was black - and my mum freaked out'

Salma left home when her family urged her to get an abortion. Later she challenged her mum's anti-black prejudice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/349wiB0

'We had more than 60 calls from test-and-trace'

One family in London say they received scores of long, repetitive calls from contact tracers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Td4o0s

Covid-19: Wales circuit-breaker, Manchester talks and energy bills

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jarEHk

Rape case prosecutors must discount sext messages

Changing digital behaviour must be considered when deciding if a case should go to court, new guidance says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/348nmM8

PC Andrew Harper death: Why his family wants the law to change

PC Andrew Harper was dragged to his death by teenagers who were cleared of murder. Does the law need to change? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k9dkQE

Covid-19: Talks to resume over Greater Manchester restrictions

Regional leaders say they want better financial support before they will agree to move into the top tier. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/347QumE

China's economy continues to bounce back from virus slump

The world's second biggest economy saw growth of almost 5% in the third quarter of the year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37gG864

Eating disorders in UK sport: 'A general culture that weight loss is good'

Athletes tell BBC Panorama about their experiences of eating disorders in UK sport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/358sHCs

Covid lockdown: Wales poised for decision on circuit-breaker

The Welsh Government is expected to announce its decision on a fire-break lockdown later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T2DEQu

EU investigates Instagram over handling of children's data

Facebook could face a large fine if Instagram is found to have broken European Union privacy laws. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jbshA4

Brexit: Anglican archbishops issue Internal Markets Bill warning

The intervention comes as peers are due to debate the Internal Markets Bill for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m34iVV

Birmingham pub bombings: Priti Patel to look at case for inquiry

Families say a public inquiry would establish "truth, justice and accountability" for victims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m07npK

Right-wing nationalist Ersin Tatar wins in northern Cyprus

Ersin Tatar, who is pro-Turkey and wants Cyprus to be two separate states, was elected president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o4gTda

Bank of England boss: Best to 'act aggressively'

BoE governor Andrew Bailey said aggression rather than caution is best in the face of uncertainty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j8rIY4

Could cold water hold a clue to a dementia cure?

Swimmers at a London lido aid understanding of what cold does to the body. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dBvTKN

Coronavirus: The place in North America with no cases

Nunavut, in Canada's north, has managed to keep coronavirus out of its communities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T3Vxy7

'The fake reporter wanted to know about our software'

As image recognition software is increasingly used, one firm had to deal with subterfuge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dFiql9

US election 2020: What are Trump's and Biden's policies?

Some of President Trump's and Joe Biden's key policies explained and compared. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o55CsT

Covid: What the tier rules say about the split between science and politics

Why does the divergence between science and politics appear to be wider than it has ever been? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dI7i71

Endometriosis care needs urgent improvement, MPs say

The condition, which causes severe pain and heavy periods, takes eight years on average to be diagnosed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dHtUo7

Coronavirus: People to get emergency help to pay energy bills

Ofgem will require suppliers to offer emergency credit and put people on 'realistic' repayment plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IyvNrJ

Sudan khalwas: Undercover in the schools that chain boys

A BBC News Arabic investigation has uncovered systemic child abuse inside Islamic schools in Sudan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HhOkrA

Instagram filters: 'You can't wear my skin for likes'

Instagram filters are treating ethnicity and skin colour 'like an accessory". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37jNqpu

Anti-Trump TikTokkers not declaring paid content

TikTok creators have been making anti-Trump videos without disclosing they were paid for. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T883wC

Far-right online: 'I got them back on social media'

'I cannot bear the chance of something that I've done makes somebody else go and do something horrific.' from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Hc96ci

Is sainthood on the cards for a computer programmer?

A computer programmer’s beatification could lead to the world’s first millennial saint. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T74erv

Covid-19: Row over rules 'not just about Greater Manchester'

Greater Manchester's mayor calls on Boris Johnson to negotiate with him over stricter Covid-19 curbs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/345vayd

Brexit: Ball in EU's court over trade deal, says Gove

The EU's behaviour suggests it is not "serious" about a post-Brexit trade deal, Michael Gove says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37iRre8

US election 2020: American lives that could be reshaped in weeks

One law, 10 years on, and 23 million Americans whose healthcare access could soon change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/351BJkw

Covid-19: Police could access Test and Trace data, and Tory MPs clash over restrictions

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37ukSdl

London Bridge attack: Steven Gallant up for early release after confronting knifeman

Convicted murderer Steven Gallant was on day release when he helped stop a knifeman's rampage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/357NF4u

Why the US election could decide battle against climate change

Who next occupies the White House could be decisive in the battle to limit global warming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kdRaww

Coronavirus: Empty streets in France as curfew enforced

The overnight curfew in nine cities is aimed at curbing the soaring Covid infection rate in France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T5UgGS

Coronavirus: Tory MPs clash over Manchester restrictions

Three MPs for the region criticise colleagues who urged Andy Burnham to "engage" with the government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o20ki8

US woman faces first federal execution since 1953

Lisa Montgomery is due to become the first woman to face federal execution in the US in 67 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/355U9kp

Covid in Scotland: Tax-free support call for self-isolation

The Scottish government wants those isolating after a positive coronavirus test to be exempt from tax on a support payment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j66utB

Lesbos: What really happened in the refugee camp destroyed by flames?

BBC Newsnight looks into the origins of the fire that destroyed Europe's largest refugee camp. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37hvaNy

Strictly Come Dancing launch sees Nicola Adams and Katya Jones paired

Former boxer Nicola Adams and Katya Jones will be the show's first celebrity same-sex couple. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FCWbQa

Gardens help towns and cities beat countryside for tree cover

A survey of tree cover in England and Wales throws up a few surprises. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j43aiF

Coronavirus drives shop closures to new record

More than 11,000 stores shut between January and June in the UK, according to research. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H2ZwJc

Philippines: Environmentalists criticise artificial beach in Manila Bay

There is controversy over a new artificial beach in the Philippine capital, Manila, made from crushed dolomite rock which some people say is bad for the environment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HjyQDq

Coronavirus: Man, 100, relives family holidays by painting

The WW2 veteran has been painting scenes from his old sketchbooks during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/353PwHs

Your pictures on the theme of 'life in the water'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "life in the water". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dvHxXs

Climate change: Arctic Circle teens call for help to save their homes

Teenagers living in remote Arctic communities share their concerns about the effects of climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dNa0s9

‘I hugged the man who murdered my father’

Candice Mama's father was killed by a man nicknamed "Prime Evil", yet the only way she could find peace was to forgive him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k9F8nX

Coronavirus and care homes: The pensioners suffering through isolation

After care homes locked down in March, some families are still struggling to visit their loved ones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m0IVVd

Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'We're no longer heroes - this is the new normal'

Dr John Wright looks ahead to the difficulties to come this winter, and considers how much has changed since March. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HcrO3I

How smart devices are exploited for domestic abuse

Two women explain how their partners turned internet-connected gadgets into a means of control. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35626WE

Nagorno-Karabakh: Civilians hit amid Armenia Azerbaijan conflict

Each accuses the other of targeting civilians in renewed fighting over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nYMk8H

France teacher had received 'days of threats' before his brutal killing

Parents complained after the teacher at the French school used Prophet Muhammad cartoons in class. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37h0MmG

Hundreds queue in Yiwu, China for experimental Covid-19 vaccine

The vaccine is available to the public in the city of Yiwu but is still in the final trial stages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T1LVUJ

Coronavirus: Lockdown year 'worst ever' for dog thefts

Experts say the demand for dogs during lockdown is causing a significant increase in animals being stolen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31eEtKh

Coronavirus: Greater Manchester tier 3 move 'frustration'

Greater Manchester businesses say they are "frustrated" by the uncertainty over a move to tier three. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SWM4bY

Covid-19: Regional leaders 'ready to meet' PM and patients 'less likely to die than in April'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SZsBHN

Covid: Manchester leaders 'ready to meet' PM over restrictions

Boris Johnson says he may impose extra restrictions if an agreement cannot be reached with local officials. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3433oT8

Covid: Chris Christie 'was wrong' to not wear masks

Chris Christie says he was "wrong" to shun masks after battling Covid-19 in intensive care for days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j4Evux

Macron calls Paris beheading 'Islamist terrorist attack'

The teacher killed in a Paris suburb reportedly showed his pupils cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31bgH1S

Covid: How worried should we be?

We know we are heading into a difficult winter, but how worried should we be? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H6kGGe

Azerbaijan at war: Reporter’s journal

A BBC team spent a week looking at the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict from the Azerbaijani side. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T1u0xn

School meals: Labour backs Marcus Rashford campaign

Shadow education secretary says "now is the time to act" as Labour threatens to force a vote by MPs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37f8U6U

Climate change action sidelined by Covid-19, say young activists

More than half of 18 to 24-years-old in the UK are worried that climate change has been neglected because of coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H4TF5S

Week in pictures: 10-16 October 2020

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j6sFAb

US election: Are white women voters wavering on Trump?

Polls suggest they're changing their minds on the president. We look at what impact it could have. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/341EV0q

Ammonite: Who was the real Mary Anning?

In a romantic Victorian-era drama, Kate Winslet plays the role of fossilist Mary Anning. Who was she? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37dglLX

Meet Merck Mercuriadis, the man who has spent $1bn on old hits

The Church is among the investors in a company that has been snapping up the rights to classic songs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dDbbdl

My Money: 'Most of our spending is on our son'

Ned Vincent from Norfolk takes us through his week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/357wujy

Coronavirus: Is there a future for street fundraising?

Face-to-face fundraising is vital for charities' cash income - but does it have a post-Covid future? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lXT2Kr

Drivers to be banned from picking up mobile phones

People will be banned from using hand-held devices to take photos under government proposals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k60eU1

Covid patients 'less likely to die than in April'

Patients admitted to intensive care have a better chance of surviving now than they did in the first wave. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lXeaAa

Military Wives Choirs and The Hepworth Wakefield get share of £76m fund

The cash grants for arts venues and organisations is part of the government's Cultural Recovery Fund. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nYS81V

The papers: Covid regional 'standoff' and EU trade talks cease

Mounting tensions as parts of the country are put under stricter lockdowns feature on Saturday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j5sjtv

Covid: Row over regional rules 'damaging to public health', scientist warns

Divisions between No 10 and local leaders in England are "very dangerous", a Sage scientist says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SVEgqY

Instagram filters: 'Our skin is for life, not for likes'

Can the use of Instagram filters - which change the tone, colour and shape of your face - be a form of racial discrimination? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ix1bqB

Belfast attacks: Man arrested over assaults on women

A man is being questioned by detectives investigating several assaults on women in Belfast on Monday night . from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3442Kot

US election: Trump declines to disavow QAnon conspiracy theory

In a simultaneous Q&A, Democratic challenger Joe Biden wouldn't divulge his plans for the Supreme Court. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34VlpSu

'Hasty' furlough scheme 'left room for fraud' say MPs

'Hastily drawn up' furlough scheme may have lost billions to fraud and error, MPs say from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/340qiKD

Top US journalist suspended after false Twitter hacking claims

Veteran reporter Steve Scully had denied seeking advice from a prominent Trump critic on Twitter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37bUlRS

Extreme weather: October downpour sees UK's wettest day on record

Persistent rain on Saturday October has broken the record for the wettest day across the whole of the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k6tvhm

Parkour group marks 10 years on YouTube with 6.5m subscribers

The Sussex parkour group STORROR is celebrating a decade on YouTube and a job with a Hollywood director. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k6w4jB

'I've gone months with no information about the future'

Workers at Edinburgh Woollen Mill on how they feel about plans for the firm to into administration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nUHauq

'I'm sick of influencers asking for free cake'

Some small businesses are resisting calls from social media influencers for free gifts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31djCqW

Twitter: Major outage affects users around the world

Users from around the world received error messages when they tried to use the social media site. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k6vgLM

Covid: Wales ban on people visiting from UK hotspots begins

There are questions over how the move will be policed and whether it will cause "division". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lRYaje

Covid: Southall wedding venue hosts 100-guest reception

The owner of the venue in west London faces a possible £10,000 fine for breaching coronavirus rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31c08Tq

Quiz of the week: Christmas shopping, Queen's Birthday Honours and bombs

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/3k7T8hW

Liverpool restrictions: 'Living alone and blind'

Sue Hadley is blind and lives alone on the Wirral, one of the areas under new restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lX1vO1

New Zealand election: Jacinda Ardern's key leadership moments

Ahead of a general election in New Zealand, a look back at Jacinda Ardern's key leadership moments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H7kia2

Portugal's radical decision to decriminalise all drugs

How Portugal became the first country to decriminalise all drugs for personal use from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/344mxEh

Amina: The Afghan girl who survived a shooting at two hours old

When she was shot in the legs at two hours old, doctors feared for her life, now they are hopeful she will walk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/350HuiB

US election 2020: How would Biden change foreign policy?

The two candidates offer very different visions of the world so allies - and adversaries - are watching closely. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nYPRUG

Gyms and coronavirus: What are the facts?

Areas where transmission is highest in England are shutting gyms, but does the science support it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T0toZ2

Afghanistan conflict: The families caught in crossfire on Helmand front line

Civilians fled if they could as fighting erupted between the Taliban and Afghan troops in Helmand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IuV4mB

Victoria Wood biography explores her 'painful' childhood

The authorised account of the comedian's life reveals the troubled origins of her public genius. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IAnj3v

New jets promise to revive supersonic travel

Almost 20 years after Concorde was retired, new supersonic passenger aircraft are finally emerging. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T0wH2a

Afghan-Taliban conflict: Fears grow for families trapped in Helmand

Aid groups say civilians must be given safe passage amid clashes between Taliban and government forces. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o2jZyq

East Kent Hospitals: 'Toxic culture risks patients' lives'

"Bullying" senior management left staff fearful at East Kent Hospitals Trust, the BBC has been told. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iZjz8i

Covid: UK 'faces period of destitution', warns Louise Casey

Ex-government adviser Dame Louise Casey demands help to avoid pushing many workers into poverty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k07hh9

US election 2020: Why it matters so much to Germans

Trump has singled out Berlin for repeated criticism but some say it was a much needed wake-up call. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nOhRtP

Covid-19: Talks continue over new restrictions for parts of England

Greater Manchester and Lancashire are among the areas at risk of being placed under "very high alert". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k0GpO4

Coronavirus: 'Long Covid could be four different syndromes'

People with long-lasting effects of coronavirus infection are not being believed or treated, a review says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/317k2Pn

Covid: NHS staff testing 'dismantled' in virus hotspots

Health leaders' representative says it has taken a "herculean effort" to restore capacity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34TRJVQ

Thai protests: Large gatherings banned under emergency decree

Prayuth Chan-ocha has invoked a state of emergency decree in Bangkok to combat pro-democracy protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GRrKXj

Covid: Decision on pausing in-person university lectures due 'shortly' - DfE

The move will help students return home for Christmas safely, the Department for Education says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/373f7mB

Marcus Rashford welcomes Wales' extra free school meals

£11m will be spent extending the scheme to include all school holidays up to Easter 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k3eYDo

'I fear being a forgotten casualty of pandemic'

Heart-disease deaths among younger adults have risen - Sarah Fisher fears she could be next. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k3awEo

Covid-19: What it's like to live under Tier 2 restrictions

Preston, Lancashire, has been categorised as "high risk" under the government's new three-tier system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33VkB0G

Down's syndrome language: 'No-one meant anything hurtful"

A mother of a young boy with Down's syndrome is helping to teach people about appropriate language. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GYKwvL

Coronavirus: Are some soaps better than others?

With so many different soaps to choose from, Dr Michelle Wong explains why all soaps are effective against coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/317lzVS

Idris Elba: We can all help solve climate change

Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina tell BBC podcast there is "hope" for beating climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FxK6Mc

Brexit: What has happened since 31 January?

There are still major unresolved issues around Brexit and time is running out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/319pnG6

The gay MPs persecuted for opposing appeasement of Nazi Germany

Berlin sex trips, Barbara Cartland and phone tapping - the story of the men who fought appeasement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34XbsnI

Is Australia really seeing more shark attacks?

Seven people have been killed by sharks this year - the highest number in more than 90 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dy8XMn

The rape survivors facing an ‘impossible choice’ in Brazil

Covid and new rules have made access to legal terminations even more difficult for Brazilian women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T8ckAt

'I know pilots who are driving for Sainsbury's now'

Crawley relies heavily on the success of Gatwick. Could the town be facing a long-lasting jobs crisis? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/319cFam

Covid: Family of seven's one-bedroom flat lockdown 'hell'

The children's personalities are being changed by the cramped conditions, Sarah Wheddon says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k3ehKi

Meghan avoids 'controversial' topics for fear of putting family 'at risk'

The Duchess of Sussex says she sticks to "straight forward" topics to avoid putting her family at risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nPzg5h

Coronavirus: Hundreds wish Edwin, 100, happy birthday

A care home is swamped with cards and gifts for a resident turning 100 in isolation from his family. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33VS0Zd

US election 2020: How to spot disinformation

How can you spot false claims, influence campaigns and conspiracy theories on your social media feed? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H25GJ0

Captain Sir Tom Moore gets first military veterans railcard

Sir Tom said it was "wonderful" to be awarded the first railcard giving veterans a travel discount. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GZC1QT

Shattering Korea’s cement ceiling

Meet Korea's all-woman repair service, created for women who feel nervous about repairmen knocking at their doors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lKjabr

US election 2020: World reaction to long queues of voters in US

From India to Ireland, people have been surprised by the long waits US voters are facing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dnqoiy

Are London’s bridges deteriorating?

Hammersmith Bridge shut in August after cracks worsened and there are worries about other bridges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nNHgUv

'On my first day I was mistaken for a security guard'

As racism persists, firms face growing calls to make their senior leadership teams more diverse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/313sP50

Trump taxes: A 'fundamentally unfair' system?

What do Donald Trump's tiny tax bills say about the taxes of the wealthy? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iRWLHf

The BTS fans investing in their favourite K-pop band

BTS, one of K-pop's biggest groups, are offering fans a chance to buy shares in a $822m market launch. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iXaU5W

Brexit: Why France is raising the stakes over fishing

Fishing has become a key sticking point in Brexit trade talks, and French fishermen need a good deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T54lUN

US election 2020: Do celebrity endorsements help Joe Biden?

Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Cardi B all support the Democrat. But will US voters follow suit? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/314agxM

NZ election: The people left behind in Ardern's 'kind' New Zealand

Critics say Jacinda Ardern has not done enough to combat child poverty as she seeks another term. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/370qL1u

Karabakh war leaves civilians shell-shocked and bitter

Shelling stokes civilian anger in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, say BBC reporters on both sides. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33SILZD

CEO Secrets: Older women strike out in lockdown

Meet the female entrepreneurs aged over 50 who have started businesses in lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/311jpHm

Why Dolly Alderton stopped writing about her personal life

After a hugely successful memoir, the Sunday Times columnist is now releasing her debut novel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iYs6It

Covid: Local leaders react to the three-tier system

Some are resisting higher alert levels, while others are calling for them to be introduced urgently. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lHPEmA

Mennel: 'I thought about giving up music'

Mennel Ibtissem became an internet sensation following her performance on The Voice France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34PyfSi

Sports Personality of the Year to take place in December in Salford

The BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards will take place on 20 December at Media City in Salford, live on BBC One. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dofnh4

The battle over what US children learn about American history

As President Trump pushes "patriotic education", some teachers want US history curriculum reform. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nCyPv8

Belly Mujinga's death: Searching for the truth

A BBC investigation into the death of transport worker Belly Mujinga raises questions about the inquiries carried out by her employer and the police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GWo1Y7

US election 2020: The people who almost always predict the president

Vigo County in Indiana has backed every winning candidate since 1888, bar two. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3760v5E

Covid on campus: Students fed up with being blamed for virus spike

As Covid cases surge on US campuses young people say politicians should also take responsibility. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jWh9s4

End Sars protests: The young Nigerians who forced the president to back down

Nigeria's #EndSARS protests gathered momentum online, but burst onto the streets to force a change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36VhMi9

What's behind the rise of QAnon in the UK?

How one woman helped spread a conspiracy theory across Britain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30Zv3Cw

Covid: Why bats are not to blame, say scientists

Bats have been scapegoated by humans for centuries, with Covid only the latest example, say scientists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33RNj2s

Ada Lovelace Day: '2020 has been a hard slog'

Women working in the technology sector describe their experiences of living through the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36ZDnpq

Creating fuel from thin air with artificial leaves

Plants derive energy from carbon dioxide in the air and scientists are trying to mimic that process. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36Z5khp

Rugby League star won't let MND sap his spirit

BBC Breakfast has followed the Rugby League legend and his family since he was was diagnosed in 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iQN2RE

'Big Picture' reforms in best interests of game as a whole - EFL chief Parry

EFL chairman Rick Parry praises Liverpool and Manchester United for coming up with a plan he believes can protect the English football pyramid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30Yv1KZ

LeBron James: Watch LeBron James stars as LA Lakers win NBA title

Watch LeBron James' best bits as he posts a triple double - scoring 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers beat Miami Heat 106-93 to win the NBA title with a 4-2 series victory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dgQsMq

Coronavirus: How blind school in Worcester is keeping pupils safe

New College Worcester, a school for blind or vision impaired youngsters, is adapting to Covid rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3luOUBc

Sculptor in Nigeria creates black prosthetic hand for his brother

When Ubokobong lost his fingers in an explosion, he struggled to find a realistic artificial black replacement until his brother John stepped in. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34KlRCY

Why the GOAT debate in tennis is about more than numbers

We can point to statistics in the GOAT debate, but there is also the emotional side, writes Russell Fuller. Plus, who gets your vote? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34U5hAS

Scotland's Laird wins on PGA Tour to end seven-year wait for title

Scotland's Martin Laird wins for the first time in over seven years in a dramatic play-off on the PGA Tour in Las Vegas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iXhRnW

How to get promoted when working from home

If you are still not going back to the office, what's the best way to stand out from colleagues? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nHp9Qc

Strictly Come Dancing: 12 things we learned from this year's celebs

Clara Amfo, Caroline Quentin, JJ Chalmers, Nicola Adams and Maisie Smith are among the contestants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36X5m9w

Bash the entertainer: 'To fight racism I used comedy'

Social media star says he became funny to fight the racist abuse he suffered at school in Glasgow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36UHxil

How is the plan for 48 hospitals going?

Boris Johnson says there are eight hospitals under way and 40 more to come. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k3PBBr

South Africa: Is 'black tax' help or a burden?

Young professionals in South Africa discuss the expectation to financially support their families. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nA912V

Thailand crash: Bus collides with train, killing 18

Passengers on the bus were on their way to celebrate the end of Buddhist Lent, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30UweTy

Denver protest death: Demonstrator shot during rival rallies

A local TV station says the suspect is a security guard it hired to protect its crew at protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nAxwwO

Trump-aged Covid survivors on the president and the pandemic

Two Republicans with very different recovery stories to the president's - and differing views on him too. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dgRbgp

Capturing 'the moment of decision'

Photographer Rory Lewis's portraits capture the quiet moment before a decision is made. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30Rk0uQ

Coronavirus: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra resumes concerts

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is resuming concerts and has sold thousands of online tickets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dnLIEH

Coronavirus: Turkey farmers worried over downsized Christmas dinners

Turkey farmers are concerned the 'rule of six' will lead to downsized Christmas dinners. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30W3LNf

‘We were students negotiating with armed guerrillas for my father’s life’

When Miles Hargrove’s dad was kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas, he asked a young friend to act as negotiator. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iOAuKH

US election 2020: The other 1,214 candidates running for president

October 10, 2020

What unites a concert pianist, an IT technician and a crypto billionaire? The 2020 White House race. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jP8Nmc

Smash and Angel Delight: 'The mixer that helped my family through hard times'

October 10, 2020

As Covid leaves thousands struggling, Rebecca Stott recalls how her mum coped with a financial disaster in the 1970s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31aGpnp

Why Paloma Faith is talking frankly about pregnancy

October 10, 2020

The pop star opens up, after her first pregnancy left her "as close to death as I'd ever been". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GTOLIy

US election: The American suburban women leading a ‘wine-fueled rebellion’

A group of suburban women in Ohio is rallying voters to try and swing the election in November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nrfJbc

Birthday Honours 2020: The drivers, volunteers, and the quizmaster

This year's Queen's Birthday Honours list celebrates delivery drivers, volunteers, and a quizmaster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dcGqvE

Covid: What is the mental health cost to the young?

Could the long-term mental health impact of virus restrictions be far more damaging than the virus itself? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30S2KWp

US election 2020: 'QAnon might affect how my friends vote'

Millions of Americans are tuning into an entirely different election conversation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34EvYJD

The long journey of the West Highland Way

The route was the first of its kind in Scotland - and now attracts tens of thousands of walkers every year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30LNQRF

Nightclubs reopening: 'There's no end in sight'

Industry experts are worried at what a lack of government guidance could mean for clubs in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dgvSf5

Japanese theme park unveils 'life-size' Godzilla attraction

Fans in Japan will soon be able to take a zip line straight into the fictional monster's mouth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3numXeB

Coronavirus: 'My bank account request disappeared down a hole'

Start-up firms are being "stifled" as they find it almost impossible to open a business bank account. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33IdvN1

Scotland have a big chance to make a small piece of history - Clarke

Scotland have a "big chance" to make "a small piece of history for the national team" as Euro 2020 moves within grasp, says Steve Clarke. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36LBBrX

'We had a gameplan' - Baraclough plotted NI shootout success

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough says his players executed their penalty shootout gameplan to progress to the Euros play-off final from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34DUCdh

Facebook deleting QAnon pages - But what is it?

This week Facebook announced it would be deleting all pages and accounts connected to the QAnon conspiracy theory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lqV9pz

Quiz of the week: Eddie Van Halen's legacy, pricey T. rex and Asda

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/2SGkWhb

Fleetwood Mac's Mick surprises viral Dreams TikTok star Nathan Apodaca

The band's 1977 hit song has had a revival after Nathan Apodaca filmed himself skateboarding to it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Fj9Iwg

M to the B - the Blackpool grime MC behind TikTok's most popular video

How an insult-laden track by a 16-year-old British MC became a sweet TikTok sensation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36LMdqT

What we can expect to see at North Korea's 'biggest military parade'

Will Pyongyang use it to show it still has weapons capable of striking the US, after talks failed? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33HFJrb

Carmakers compete to keep you entertained

Cars are not software on wheels yet, but the tech is heading that way as owners demand more features. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ddlXag

Once unknown Nigerian 'masterpiece' by Ben Enwonwu up for sale

Experts did not know of Ben Enwonwu's Court of the Oba of Benin until it was offered for sale. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lwsyiD

VP debate: Did gender play a role in the interruptions?

Mike Pence interrupted Kamala Harris at least 10 times. Did gender play a role in this? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dcIXG0

Prince William and Sir David Attenborough launch green 'Nobel'

The Duke of Cambridge and Sir David launch the biggest environmental award ever. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33GxLyt

Movie-going could 'become extinct' warns director

Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins gives a stark warning as more movies are delayed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GPMoqo

Australia partner visas: Immigration law 'to require English test'

Foreign partners of existing residents will need to prove their language skills to stay permanently. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33DToiJ

Artist Duncan Grant erotic drawings kept under bed worth £2m

A massive haul of drawings by Bloomsbury Group artist Duncan Grant is finally made public. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lpqCZu

Coronavirus: How A&E is coping in the pandemic

As hospital admissions for Covid-19 rise again, we take a look at a 12-hour shift in A&E. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3npKP2Z

Are wildfires the end of the Californian dream?

As unprecedented wildfires rage across the Golden State, Californians have been bearing the brunt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lokD7g

Giant hogweed: One man's battle against 'toxic invader'

Oskars has spent eight years trying to stop an invasive toxic weed surrounding his home in Latvia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jHcx94

Hathras case: A fatal assault, a cremation and no goodbye

The family of an Indian woman who died after an alleged gang rape by upper-caste men are in torment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iIVuCi

The friends who drove a bus behind the Iron Curtain

The men and women who drove across Europe in a double-decker bus that was older than them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lmbnjV

How Saint Maud film taps into the horror of loneliness

The movie mixing horror and religion to focus on loneliness and its effect on mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34xLPJL

Hospitality 'death knell' fears over new rules in Scotland

Industry leaders warn the latest Covid restrictions could be the final straw for many businesses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lr87Ue

UK passport photo checker shows bias against dark-skinned women

Website flagged twice as many dark-skinned women's photos as those from light-skinned men in BBC test. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2I290UV

Government to pay £2m to settle coronavirus testing case

The UK has settled a lawsuit brought by a tech firm over the government's contract bidding process. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33ErmDW

Let depressed teens postpone exams, say researchers

Depressed teenagers do worse at GCSE than they should and need extra support, say researchers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iMrZji

Masks made mandatory outdoors across Italy

Masks will also need to be worn in most indoor places too as Italy tries to stem a rise in infections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iFXCuP

Coronavirus: Curbs 'a blessing in disguise for prisons'

Keeping inmates in groups to cut infection has also reduced violence and bullying, a union says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34sXDgg

Homebuyers look to country and coast to escape cities

Searches for homes in villages and seaside resorts have doubled, says property website Rightmove. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SCKziU

Johnny Nash: Reggae singer-songwriter dies aged 80

The American artist, best known for the 1972 hit I Can See Clearly Now, dies of natural causes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jE0NEy

Facebook bans QAnon conspiracy theory accounts across all platforms

The social network is deleting groups, pages and accounts linked to the conspiracy theory movement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d3vikG

Victory in battle against 'thuggish' debt letters

Letters using block capitals and sent to those falling seriously behind on debts will be "less threatening". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3llKyMU

Friendly people as common in cities as villages, study finds

Researchers test reactions to strangers in need of assistance - with Nottingham the most helpful. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Fbzpie

Black History Month: Images of strength and beauty

Black people from all sectors of British life feature in an exhibition for Black History Month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iD9ldl

Parents record song 'to change perceptions of Down's syndrome'

Neive's parents produce a music video to change perceptions about people with Down's syndrome. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SA6xTI

Fighting Covid-19 in Afghanistan over the phone

The charity Teleheal helps fight coronavirus in Afghanistan by providing critical medical advice over the phone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nisKUu

Kamala Harris v Mike Pence: Why this vice-president debate matters

Not usually considered a must-watch, this campaign's vice-presidential debate has taken on fresh importance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iyeq6F

CEO Secrets: The graduates launching start-ups in lockdown

Meet the graduates who have started businesses in lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36FwQ36

Monty Don on why we should put our phones down and go outside

The Gardeners' World host says we are becoming "divorced from nature" and urges us to go outside. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jCkU65

Covid and Trump: The president's healthcare v the average American's