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The serving officer was not charged but faces a misconduct hearing over alleged attacks on colleagues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dDY3W3

Blue plaque planned to commemorate Diana, Princess of Wales

Six blue plaques for women have been announced by English Heritage to address the gender imbalance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QLo4uv

'Child among four dead' in shooting at office building in Orange, California

Police say the suspect was shot and wounded and the situation has now been "stabilised". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QXgWLO

Runway dining at $540 a meal proving hit in Japan

Japan's biggest airline is making the most of grounded planes while Australian carriers are cutting prices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39wJQZC

Covid vaccine manufacturers should work with poorer countries, says WTO chief

WTO head Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the AstraZeneca deal with India is a good example. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cF3GnB

Crime victims to be told when perpetrators leave prison

A new code of rights will also enable victims of rape to choose their police interviewer's gender. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PftBJD

Covid-19: Few people with symptoms are self-isolating, study finds

And fewer than one in five people request a test if they have symptoms, a report on test and trace says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uc89UB

Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform

An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wgcRCC

Assisted dying inquiry essential, leading brain surgeon says

A brain surgeon, left shocked and frightened by his cancer diagnosis, says the law needs changing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QUMTEy

Climate change: Net zero targets are 'pie in the sky'

Indian minister lashes out at plans to cut emissions dramatically over the next three decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3maJm0n

Lockdown: Are people losing skills they're not using?

Psychologists are studying whether people are losing skills because of lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PogQfJ

Nicole Thea's husband Global Boga: 'My world has been taken away’

Afrobeats artist Global Boga speaks out about losing his YouTuber wife and their baby son. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39wAvAO

How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash

Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rGBIvE

Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'

With art collective MSCHF, singer Lil Nas X created a pair of pricey and controversial trainers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wf5PxS

Batley Grammar School: Blasphemy debate leaves town 'at crossroads'

People in Batley reflect on the row over pupils being shown a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PGZgU2

Why April is a big month for your finances

Lots of changes to household bills, tax and other elements of finances take place in the course of a week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pm0Pqw

Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide?

Germany is set to apologise to Namibia for a genocide more than 100 years ago - and to pay an as yet unknown amount of money. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wj0dmr

Should airports be allowed to expand?

Climate change: Should aviation be allowed to expand? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dm2dl2

Dragons' Den: The hits, misses, and why investments fall through

Peter Jones and Sara Davies discuss the mechanics of the BBC One show ahead of its 18th series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uchkUZ

'I have put everything into my winery'

South Africa's winemakers hope for a brighter future after a very tough 12 months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fwymZK

Vaccine passports against 'British instinct' - Starmer

The Labour leader says there could be opposition to vaccine passports if the virus is under control. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dm9ul0

Biden unveils 'once in a generation' spending plan

The $2tn investment plan is aimed at re-igniting US economic growth and fighting climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39rJ3cb

The Papers: Race report 'backlash' and Queen 'gets second jab'

Reaction to a government-commissioned report on race and the Queen's vaccine dose are among the front-page stories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cE2row

Biden's dog Major bites again at White House

Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cB5Wfq

Speaker Lord Fowler backs calls for National Aids memorial

Lord Fowler, the Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, has backed calls for the UK’s first ever National Aids Memorial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ulLENd

The cost of speaking up against China

Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31uIev4

Coronavirus: How to help health workers' mental health

The BBC's Laura Foster gets tips from NHS staff working in the profession. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ft3cTd

Outdoor UK attractions fared better during pandemic

Kew Gardens and RHS Wisley feature in the top 10 most visited attractions for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3weam3B

Climate change: China absent from key UK meeting

Despite an official UK invite, China is not taking part in a key summit on climate and development. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dhXOj7

No end in sight for India's protesting farmers

Indian farmers are protesting against three new laws they believe will hurt their income. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u6Nu45

London house turned into House of Dreams work of art

Artist Stephen Wright has been turning his London house into a work of art since 1998. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PG6zeD

Myanmar coup: The monks divided over the deadly protests

Hundreds have been killed in deadly protests since the military took control of the country in February. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sGszoj

Capturing every hour of each New Year's Day for 24 years

The 18th year of 24 photographers documenting every hour of New Year's Day, each year, for 24 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39tG42W

Letterbox contact: ‘Don’t my birth children have a right to know I’m dying?'

Diagnosed with a terminal illness, Hanna wanted to tell the twins taken from her at 16 - but had no way of reaching them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39sGmrc

CEO Secrets: 'The stress of being a boss made my hair fall out'

An entrepreneur explains the strategy he devised to protect himself from mental burnout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cBBnGD

Mayor of London: Two decades in the spotlight

BBC London's Political Editor Tim Donovan looks at the moments that defined the role of mayor of London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39scCdZ

Scalping: The teens making thousands selling consoles online

If you've been struggling to buy a new PlayStation or Xbox, this might be the reason why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u9iUXC

Gatwick Airport: Can Crawley turn away from aviation and go green?

A year after British Airways grounded flights at Gatwick Airport, nearby Crawley plots a new course. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ftlWlG

Oscars 2021: The female directors tackling tough truths

Two international film nominees on the personal trials they faced making their hard-hitting films. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u82PBv

Covid-19: Shielding coming to an end for millions

People seen as clinically extremely vulnerable are still being told to take precautions over Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mdsdmH

Brazil military chiefs resign in new crisis for Bolsonaro

It comes amid a cabinet reshuffle as Jair Bolsonaro fights to contain a crisis over his leadership. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QWfSbb

'Sobriety ankle tags' rolled out across England

The electronic tags monitor offenders' sweat to see if they are breaching court-ordered drinking bans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fnjLjs

Brexit: UK 'risks falling behind' EU on workers’ rights

The EU is working to improve conditions but the UK is not keeping pace, says the TUC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3warOpI

A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'

A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3frzlKK

What did we learn from Scotland election debate?

The party leaders all called each other by their first names - but the deep divisions between them showed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39v9y0x

Scottish election 2021: Leaders' debate fact-checked

Reality Check looks at claims about child poverty, renewable energy and mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sDbFqG

Holyrood 2021: Scottish leaders go head-to-head in first TV debate

The leaders of Scotland's five larger political parties will take part in the BBC Scotland debate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PlPPJL

Covid: World leaders in pandemic treaty call and 'impending doom' warning in US

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

Inauguration poet Amanda Gorman: 'My life changed in six minutes'

Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet when she recited The Hill We Climb. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39sKcQV

Covid-19: World leaders call for international pandemic treaty

Boris Johnson and more than 20 leaders say another health emergency is a matter of "not if but when". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31sQQSZ

Lady Gaga dog walker Ryan Fischer 'had to have part of his lung removed'

Ryan Fischer was shot in the chest as he walked the star's three French bulldogs in February. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cAyAx2

Sir Lenny Henry's open letter urges black Britons to take Covid vaccine

The comic and actor leads stars in an open letter urging black Britons to have the Covid-19 jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m2Tc4g

Covid-19: CDC head warns of 'impending doom' in US

Cases and deaths are rising as US officials warned the struggle to end the pandemic is not over. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w8ybKf

Long Covid: 'It's like someone has piled sandbags on top of me'

A year on since 29-year-old Reece caught coronavirus, what he imagined would be a mild infection changed his life beyond recognition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ua3By7

GHB: Killer drug to be made a Class B substance

It was used in attacks by the UK's most prolific rapist and the serial killer Stephen Port. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m0E2wy

Nike sues over 'Satan Shoes' with human blood

Nike sues an art collective over its 'Satan Shoes', produced in collaboration with rapper Lil Nas X. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m42gpt

Hong Kong: China to pass 'patriot' electoral reforms

The changes aim to only have "patriots" in office in Hong Kong but critics warn it will stifle dissent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QTw50N

The Papers: England 'on track' to reopen and pandemic treaty plea

The PM's comments that England remains on course to ease further restrictions on 12 April is among the front-page stories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wa1b46

Keeping score on UK-EU relations since Brexit

Despite promises to work together, it has been far from plain sailing between the UK and the EU since Brexit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fvMHG9

Abortion in Italy: 'I found a grave with my name on it'

Women in Italy who had an abortion or miscarriage have discovered the fetus had been given a religious burial in a grave marked with the mother's name, without their consent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O2I1vQ

Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight

Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PJusSr

Is this the future for international business deals?

A new facility has opened in Singapore where business people hold meetings in glass "bubbles". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31w4N2s

'Finding work feels impossible for my generation'

Young people could see rising levels of unemployment even as the crisis eases, warns Prince's Trust. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PDUc2T

The crisis at the Tavistock's child gender clinic

A number of reports have raised concerns about the country's only NHS gender clinic for young people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31IVSLj

Evidence mounts Covid jab protects those around you

Out-of-date information may be deterring people from being vaccinated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fxnryW

How bees and drones team up to find landmines

Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fqqrx2

'I catch rats for a living and couldn’t be happier'

How to work your way to happiness, and break that daily grind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31wBGfi

Uganda climate change: The people under threat from a melting glacier

A glacier in western Uganda is disappearing, endangering the traditions of those who live nearby. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31wBaOA

AstraZeneca vaccine - was it really worth it?

AstraZeneca has become a political football in a European blame game over its covid vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3syIdCg

Coronavirus: England stay-at-home order ends, and retailers see Easter boom

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O7YwHe

Stranded Suez container ship reported freed

Huge container ship blocking Suez Canal for a week now reported to be afloat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wiltsu

Indonesia fire: Massive blaze erupts at oil refinery

Several have been injured and hundreds evacuated to safety from the blaze in West Java province. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ct5MXw

Race crisis threatening police legitimacy, police chair warns

A lack of confidence in policing is having a damaging effect on law enforcement, the police chair warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ft786B

China's answer to YouTube slumps on market debut

Shares of Bilibili opened 2.2% below their issue price before slipping further in early trade from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cwbXdq

Not just the Proms: An unexpected history of the Royal Albert Hall

Rule Britannia has had its place - but so have Bovril, balls, Blackshirts and a bombastic celebration of the Bard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39kfQzR

Darien Gap: The 'forgotten' migrant crisis at Panama-Colombia border

It takes up to 20 days, and can be deadly – but everyday hundreds try to cross the border between Panama and Colombia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fjaPLX

Channel Nine cyber-attack disrupts live broadcasts in Australia

The broadcaster says it is investigating whether the hack was "the work of a foreign nation". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m0p0H5

The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause

The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m1NyPK

The Suez Canal blockage explored in numbers

The costs are mounting as efforts to free the stranded Ever Given ship go into a sixth day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fmiBo9

Covid: Outdoor meetings and sport to resume in England

People are still being advised to minimise their journeys amid the latest easing of lockdown rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3svSoqZ

Covid jab: One dose in care homes gives 'substantial' protection

A study suggests 62% of residents are protected by a single dose of the vaccines used in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u7qja5

Doctors warn against cuts to youth drug and alcohol treatment

Young people's lives are being put at risk without help for drugs and alcohol problems, they say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sAwlQe

Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases

The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39F1fzx

'Spongy roads' to be Slough's new claim to fame

Move over David Brent, settle down John Betjeman, the town is going to be an environmental pioneer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lZ07LT

'It's do or die time for my insurer to pay up'

Thousands of businesses across the country are feeling the pinch as insurers 'drag their heels' paying Covid claims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w9G5CY

'Astronauts aren't just men - we're astronauts too'

Seven-year-old Elizabeth built her own rocket and launched it into the sky during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lXyOSf

Covid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care

Experts predict a rise in serious cancers due to deferred screenings and treatments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39jViHJ

Covid: 'We need a memorial to remember'

Ellis Tustin, founder of Names not Numbers, explains why he thinks the UK needs a permanent memorial to those who have died of Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u6Xivd

'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rClIuY

Josh O'Connor: Romeo role 'greatest experience of my career'

The Crown star's stage role in Romeo and Juliet fizzled out - but was reborn by making a TV film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tWPpbm

George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?

A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c6wRy9

Easter celebrations set to rival Christmas - even down to the tree

Easter trees and garden furniture are being sought out by shoppers keen to make the most of lockdown easing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31nslGL

Suez Canal: Effort to refloat wedged container ship continues

Tugboats will renew attempts to dislodge the Ever Given from the canal on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u1Nd2E

Covid: 'Don't squander gains,' says Prof Stephen Powis

Although "enormous progress" has been made, people must remain cautious, warns Prof Stephen Powis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rtO5Ly

Earth Hour: Cities around the world turn lights off

Famous landmarks around the world have been switching off their lights to raise awareness of environmental issues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3csaCUF

Covid: Boris Johnson urged to share vaccines with poorer nations

A group of charities is calling on Boris Johnson to begin donating vaccines through Covax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lZVsJr

'My pet has helped me so much during the pandemic'

Research has shown pets can have a huge benefit to our mental health - especially this past year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ctB3tp

Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover

International leaders condemn the military after Saturday's violence - the deadliest since the coup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3csLsp6

Project 17: The photograph that united a family

A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39ksWxf

Your pictures on the theme of 'sculpture'

A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rpuQTj

How the 'world's worst sniffer dog' is helping the NHS

Dexter used to work as a sniffer dog for the Met but he was "too sociable" for the job. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PE96G3

Keeping Parliament clean in a pandemic

The team keeping the Palace of Westminster spick and span describes a year like no other. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O5tvDO

Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus

Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P5k0VL

Covid: What's happened to crime during the pandemic?

From dog theft to drug crime, lockdown has led to some big changes in policing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lX0CpL

Black Power: A British story of resistance told through music

This time, the revolution is being televised, but it was music that gave Black Power a timeless platform. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u0W8RP

AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard

Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w5Nfs0

The real reason humans are the dominant species

How demand for energy has been central to the development of humanity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PuSlx7

The lost letters that found New York drag scene's secret trailblazers

The film PS Burn This Letter Please tells untold stories from the lives of 1950s drag artists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3spgNP3

Covid: Rapid home test kits to be available for workers

Firms in England with more than 10 employees that are unable to provide on-site testing can apply. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cpLjmm

Meet the Aussie skateboarding 4,000km

Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39ohW1I

Covid: 'Heart-breaking' wait for Rhondda couple to travel for IVF

Kevin and Nicci Button from Rhondda Cynon Taf have been trying for a child for more than four years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ctbtVn

Senedd 2021: Wales' first minister criticised over English-only leaflet

Labour say the Senedd election leaflets backing Mark Drakeford were sent by the local party group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w89tte

Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff

Unite urges workers to come forward to voice their complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31pYPQC

The Papers: 'Moderna jabs in 3 weeks' and school abuse inquiry

Sunday's papers carry reports that a third Covid vaccine will be rolled out in the next three weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39o1iiZ

Cambridge University: Butterfly found pressed inside centuries-old book

A university says a butterfly found in a book could be hundreds of years old. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31p7x1v

BBC reporter records phone call with fraudster

BBC Money Box reporter Dan Whitworth was phoned by a fraudster and managed to record the call. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PsMUid

Body-editing apps on TikTok ‘trigger eating disorders’

Technology firms have been warned to consider the impact of such apps on vulnerable people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w0xQJs

Hate crimes on police 'more likely to be charged'

Police officers and staff made up a small portion of overall cases but up to half of crimes charged. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31oCEdK

Faith and ritual: Religion in 21st century Britain

From birth, to coming of age, marriage and death, how do five religions celebrate these crucial moments? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fkcKjs

Ivermectin: South African medics using unproven worm drug to treat Covid-19

Some South African medics are going to court to seek permission to prescribe Ivermectin to Covid patients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lXzHu8

German Covid Easter U-turn shakes Merkel's cool, calm image

Chancellor Merkel takes political flak as Germany struggles to agree on lockdown measures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31u9MQZ

Covid: 'Christmas Day' for families as Wales lifts travel ban

The "stay local" rule is being scrapped from Saturday, allowing unlimited travel within Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tXrIjd

Biden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity'

The president decries new state voting restrictions that he likened to past racist laws of the US South. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ss2hGr

Local elections: Tories warn of post-Corbyn Labour 'bounce'

The party promises to "build back better" from the pandemic as it launches its English elections push. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pao4nw

The challenge facing Joe Biden at the border

Can the new president match his words on the campaign trail with action? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31lO4yT

Baby goat, emu and goose make friends on Wiltshire farm

The three arrivals at Caenhill Countryside Centre in Wiltshire have become social media stars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w5AUUA

Covid lockdown projects: How you danced, wrote, ran and invented games

You told us what projects kept you going in lockdown, from dancing to writing and inventing games. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PakUA8

The vaccine misinformation battle raging in France

Online conspiracy theories are exacerbating existing vaccine scepticism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lU0Z4t

Home-schooling around the world: How have we coped?

Indigenous children have been hit hardest and the crisis has reached a "tipping point", say experts from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d6iLgO

Sŵnami: 'Why can't we sing in Welsh and be successful?'

As streaming opens audiences to Welsh language bands, Sŵnami say it's getting easier to break through. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lZarng

Over-70s could get booster Covid jab from September - vaccines minister

Nadhim Zahawi said No 10 was hoping to have eight different Covid jabs available by the autumn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31nfh43

'Ice-cream toothache' mystery explained

Scientists say they have worked out how teeth become sensitive and hurt with cold food and drinks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rmRv2R

Batley school protests: Identifying prophet row teacher 'unacceptable'

Making a teacher fear for their safety is "unacceptable", the equality commission chair says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3db8Jej

Phone companies 'must do more' to stop fraud calls

A senior law enforcement officer says the UK needs "a step change" in its response to fraud. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39AWkj5

Covid: Grassroots sports set ready for lockdown release

Millions of people across England are preparing for outdoor grassroots sports being allowed again from Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3crbmtf

Belarus banned from Eurovision over song lyrics

The country has been disqualified for twice fielding songs deemed to have broken competition rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rlAy8Q

Beverly Cleary, children's author behind Ramona Quimby, dies aged 104

The beloved writer created the feisty characters of Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vYM3GZ

The Papers: 'Over-70s autumn booster' and shops 'open till 10'

Some of Saturday's papers look ahead to lockdown rules easing for millions in England on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tVwlKI

Wockhardt UK: Inside the factory making the AstraZeneca vaccine

BBC Breakfast has been given a world-first look inside the Covid vaccine factory Boris Johnson called "the saviour of humanity". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lTha1J

The unusual death of Colin Marr

The police said he took his own life after a row with his fiancée - but his family say questions still remain about how he died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tPfVn4

Bafta: Diversity scheme recruit 'faced racist comments'

An actress on Bafta's scheme to improve film and TV diversity claims she was discriminated against. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rpT9kf

Uighurs: China sanctions UK MPs over abuses response

It comes after the UK government took action over human rights abuses against the Uighur minority. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3roLhzx

North Korea claims 'new tactical guided' missiles launched

Pyongyang says the missiles can carry massive payloads, which could include nuclear warheads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3snl1Xm

The UK professor and the fake Russian agent

An email exchange between a UK professor and a man called "Ivan" shows how intense the information war over Syria remains. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vZQrW3

Suez blockage is holding up $9.6bn of goods a day

The stranded mega-container ship is costing $400m (£292m) an hour in goods that can't be moved east or west. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lRHR72

Rough sleepers: Long-term housing 'varies by area'

Some people have been housed after years on the streets, but others still face uncertainty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w3a1R4

UK professor shared info with fake Russian agent

Paul McKeigue shared information with a man who hinted he was a Russian agent, to discredit an NGO. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tTLbBt

Brexit: UK lost 'significant' access to EU policing data under deal, report warns

Ppost-Brexit security arrangements are "complex and untested", a House of Lords report warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QA2poZ

Hauliers 'must expect Covid test to enter UK'

An industry source says they expect the government to require hauliers entering the UK to be tested. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tStdiM

Domestic abuse: Women 'could die in unregulated refuges'

Accommodation provided by groups with no expertise could be dangerous, women's organisations warn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w0KCaP

Covid: BAME doctors 'still waiting for risk checks'

Many say key risk assessments have either not taken place or have not been acted on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3feh8Ae

US and UK ratchet up sanctions on Myanmar's military

A row over a Yangon development reflects a confused international response to the coup in Myanmar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QJ76ND

999 response officers receive extra psychological support

Police forces are offering extra psychological support to 999 response officers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QBceTH

Winslet's same-sex role 'simply a love story'

Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet’s latest role sees her as the 19th century fossil hunter Mary Anning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31qjpjD

Promising Young Woman: Carey Mulligan film 'deeply troubling'

Promising Young Woman, starring Carey Mulligan, is a dark and twisted take on "hook-up culture". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NXtQbA

Coronavirus and shielding: 'I've only left my home five times this year'

Michaela Hollywood led a jet-set lifestyle until coronavirus hit, then she had to shield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39fXBfa

Why my ancestral home could be lost to climate change

As Bangladesh turns 50, a UK-Bangladeshi reflects on how climate change affects his parent's country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rpjO0i

Learning to code 'will seriously change your life'

Software developers are in high demand and well paid, but how do you break into the industry? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PbtGxE

US immigration: The suffocated youth unafraid of a perilous journey

Tougher policies and deaths on the road are unlikely to stop Guatemalans from trying to reach the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cl8TR1

Schools 'must involve police' in rape claims

Claims of rape, sexual abuse and misogyny have been made by pupils at several independent schools. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sqa7Qz

The Papers: UK 'plans October booster jab' and pub passport 'fury'

People being offered boosters to protect against new Covid strains features on Friday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P91T0P

Nike, H&M face China fury over Xinjiang cotton 'concerns'

The two brands face threats of boycotts for expressing concern over forced Uighur labour claims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lPAL39

Twitter: Buyer defends paying $2.9m for 'Mona Lisa' of tweets

Malaysian tycoon says Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet is "a piece of human history". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fe0QHx

Nationwide tells 13,000 staff to 'work anywhere'

The UK's biggest building society says it wants to give employees more control over their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tWymXd

Coronavirus: EU leaders to discuss boosting vaccine supplies

Leaders will also review plans to curb exports of Covid vaccines, which could affect supply to the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ckeMhn

Government will be 'forced to rely' on BBC licence fee model, MPs suggest

A group of MPs says the infrastructure is not in place for a viable alternative to the licence fee. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w0cdsy

Holyrood election 2021: The 'intense' battle for every vote in Scotland

Polling expert Professor John Curtice looks at the issues that will decide the Scottish Parliament election on 6 May. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sl4weu

Stalking victims ‘sitting ducks’ in lockdown, say Suzy Lamplugh Trust

Restrictions on movement and a rise in cyber-stalking fuel a surge of calls to a national helpline. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39eGhXL

Lord Howe Island: Saving an Australian paradise's 'cloud forest'

A rare environment on Australia's Lord Howe Island has faced a complex battle for survival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ciuppN

Why cutting down trees can be good for the climate

Tree felling is helping to restore an ancient ecosystem which can store even more carbon than trees do. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tVk7Sa

KSI: 'I was struggling to sell tickets to gigs in 2019'

Newsbeat speaks to one of YouTube's biggest stars about what's next after selling out his 2021 tour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3smzId8

Coronavirus: Locked down with Mum and Dad

Many young people returned to live with their parents during the pandenic. How's it going, a year on? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31dz1XX

Nagorno-Karabakh: The mystery of the missing church

The BBC investigates the disappearance of an Armenian church that changed hands in the recent Nagorno-Karabakh war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lQ0V5S

What can Joe Biden really change at the border?

An increase in migrants is testing the new administration's promises on immigration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PtqixT

Covid: The bus journey that saved hundreds of thousands of lives

A conversation on a bus led to the setting up of the Recovery trial, leading to treatments for Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3chabwC

'My father, the killer'

Some of the children of men who helped to "disappear" thousands of Argentines in the 1970s and 80s are now speaking out - against their fathers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lP0uZo

Tate McRae's journey from ballet school to pop stardom

You Broke Me First was one of 2020's biggest break-out hits, but Tate McRae never intended to be a pop star. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3clKJWR

Scotland election 2021: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies

Compare where the parties stand on key issues - from Covid-19 and the NHS to education and the environment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sk4xPR

'I have learned how to survive with a bow and arrow'

The Covid pandemic and last summer's social unrest has inspired more Americans to take up hunting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lMizY9

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan

Pyongyang is banned from testing such missiles, which were launched into the Sea of Japan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cjDi2r

Middle-aged women 'worst affected by long Covid', studies find

Five months after hospital treatment, 70% of patients studied had still not fully recovered. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tRpYrY

Julie Pomagalski, French former snowboard world champion, dies in Swiss avalanche

Julie Pomagalski, 40, was swept away while skiing off-piste on a mountain in Switzerland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cjhunv

First southern US state scraps the death penalty

It is the 23rd US state and the first in the South to end the use of capital punishment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fbkDHV

The Papers: 'No jab no pint' and EU vaccine 'peace deal' with UK

Thursday's papers look at the prospect of pub goers needing proof of a Covid vaccination to gain entry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31cSyaW

Covid fraud: £34.5m stolen in pandemic scams

More than 400,000 frauds and other cyber-crimes have been reported to police during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QpOJNg

Uluru waterfalls: Rain brings 'unique' sight to Australian landmark

A "unique and extraordinary" sight has come to the sacred rock, after days of heavy rain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vXwChZ

'It's massive for us' - Wales captain Bale on World Cup dream

Wales captain Gareth Bale says qualifying for his first World Cup would realise his one remaining burning ambition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NMuYP3

Australian art festival cancels plan to soak UK flag in indigenous blood

A plan to soak the UK flag in indigenous people's blood drew anger from Aboriginal Australians. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lIbCau

North Korea missiles: Biden says launch 'not provocation'

The short-range missile test is the first to be conducted since the US president took office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cfBs2n

Priti Patel promises overhaul of asylum seeker rules

Refugees who arrive legally can stay in the UK, but failed applicants will be removed under the new plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tOTkXT

Anti-Asian hate: 'Try to be brave and stand up'

Amid nationwide rallies against anti-Asian hate crimes, we ask what it is like to be an Asian woman in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rfLpRQ

Autistic boy's lockdown quotes turned into art

Woody's inspirational lockdown quotes have been turned into artwork by his dad. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sbk4Br

Russia's Tajik-born Eurovision star on the abuse she's received

In an interview with the BBC, Russia’s entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 has spoken of the hatred she’s received. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cehCEx

Lockdown anniversary: Hospital workers on a year of Covid

Four staff from University Hospital Southampton reflect on the last year on their home and work lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cdzu2A

Wales election 2021: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies

Compare where the parties stand on key issues - from Covid-19 and the NHS to education and the environment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tIs9hg

'I was working 72 hours a week - it was cult-like'

As first-year Goldman Sachs analysts ask for a cap on their hours, four BBC News readers share their schedules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vWQTEG

Loneliness: 'Alone is ok, but being lonely - it hurts'

A report by MPs and peers is calling on ministers to reconnect communities and combat loneliness after coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P5b9TE

Lockdown job-hunting: ‘I’ve applied for over 300 jobs’

If you've spent lockdown looking for jobs, you're not alone... But help is here. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rc338N

2021 elections: A really simple guide

A bumper crop of elections are being held on 6 May across England, Scotland and Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NKWJYi

Australia floods: 'Saving a home from fires to lose it in floods'

Rob Costigan fought desperately to save his home from fires last year - now it's been destroyed by floods. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rgzP8K

Fears for democracy as buoyant Bangladesh turns 50

Half a century after its birth, millions are no longer in poverty - but democratic space has shrunk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QtwBSF

Child abuse: Warning of siblings being groomed online

The rise of livestreaming platforms is making it easier for paedophiles to target children, experts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lItu57

UK seeks to drill more oil and gas from North Sea

More oil and gas wells are to be drilled in the North Sea, the UK government announces. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rmFOcw

Israel election: Netanyahu claims 'huge win' for right-wing parties

Exit polls suggest the PM may still fall short of a majority after the fourth election in two years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rkg1RT

The Papers: PM's Covid 'regrets' and children in line for August jab

Wednesday's front pages reflect on the country's tributes to those who died in the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PhTdoK

Egypt's Suez Canal blocked by large container ship

Several tug boats are deployed to shift the vessel, which is causing a build-up of shipping traffic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d03gXB

Kill the Bill Bristol protests: Police action at demo

Police officers arrest demonstrators protesting in the city centre at the new police bill. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rmnEaQ

Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet sells for $2.9m

The Twitter founder will donate the money to charity after it was bought by a Malaysia-based businessman. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31lZtid

Aide fired after Parliament House 'sex videos' shock Australia

A video of the act was leaked as a spotlight falls on Australia's 'toxic' political culture. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cXiexx

Polish writer Jakub Zulczyk charged for calling President Duda a 'moron'

Jakub Zulczyk could face up to three years in jail for his Facebook post criticising the president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/315nTw2

Coronavirus: Domestic abuse an 'epidemic beneath a pandemic'

Campaigners say a massive increase in appeals for help has exposed the scale of the problem. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31chxLe

Coronavirus: How the common cold can boot out Covid

It looks like the viruses that causes colds wins in the battle to infect our cells. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r8bL81

Gunman kills 10 in Colorado market shooting

A police officer was among those confirmed dead following the Monday attack in Boulder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f6qC0E

Waitrose ditches magazines with disposable plastic toys

The retailer will stop selling magazines with disposable plastic toys after a campaign by a 10-year-old girl. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tF57I6

Covid-19: One year of lockdowns across the UK

It's a year to the day since the first UK-wide coronavirus lockdown was announced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/397a5Wm

Lockdown newborns: 'A crazy year to bring a baby into the world'

Four mums share their experiences of having a baby amid coronavirus lockdown restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rb6gpj

Afghanistan: The women killed for working at a TV station.

A television station in Afghanistan has sent all of its female employees home after four were killed by extremists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PjIeeA

How Iceland clamped down to conquer coronavirus

It may be a remote island, but there is a reason why Iceland is proud of its success in tackling the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3spsS6E

Grenfell Tower inquiry: 9 things we now know about the cladding

A public inquiry has questioned employees of the metals firm that supplied cladding for Grenfell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OW74RG

What is happening to the size of the Army?

Defence spending is going up, but the number of soldiers in the Army is going to fall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UGPYXh

Erin Brockovich: California water battle 'woke me up'

She has continued to call for safe water in the decades since the major case in the town of Hinkley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tKsZdv

Making honey without bees and milk without cows

Firms are using fermentation to produce honey and milk and say they can match the taste of the real thing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3967eg9

Dan Gertler: The man at the centre of DR Congo corruption allegations

Dan Gertler formed a close relationship with DR Congo's ex-leader, even getting a diplomatic passport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cQpMC8

'Kardashian clones' jibes teacher struck off

Alexander Price, 43, made the comments in his anonymous gossip blog about Denbigh High School. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cWA3Nj

Congo-Brazzaville: Guy-Brice Parfait Kolélas dies from Covid on poll day

Congo-Brazzaville's main opposition presidential candidate was being sent to France for treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vHasAJ

Covid: Penguins' move from Isle of Man to Northern Ireland 'a miracle'

Covid rules force keepers to move 14 birds across four countries to get to their new home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vRNqXG

Covid Isle of Man: Four weeks in jail for man who ignored Covid rules

Christopher Christian is handed four weeks in jail after visiting a shop to buy mobile phone credit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31514bQ

The Papers: 'Travel ban extended' and 'a day to reflect' on lockdown

Britons facing tighter travel restrictions makes the front of some newspapers on the anniversary of the start of lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PilDim

Watch: Goalkeeper scores from own box in Portugal

Watch the moment Varzim goalkeeper Ricardo Nunes scores with a huge punt during his team's 2-0 win over Mafra in the Portuguese second division. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vPSbkG

Child migrants: First photos emerge of Biden-era migrant detention centres

Images show children huddled together on the floor under foil blankets at a facility in Texas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cW6Wtr

Coronavirus vaccines: PM to telephone EU leaders in bid to stop export ban being imposed

EU leaders will hold a virtual summit on Thursday to discuss the fate of vaccines made on the continent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/315UX7i

Jarryd Hayne: Ex-Rugby League star guilty of sexual assault in Australia

Jarryd Hayne - a high-profile Australian athlete - denied attacking a woman in her bedroom. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cW5QOh

UK 'heading towards digital skills shortage disaster'

Demand for AI, robotics and cloud skills is up amid news young people are shunning IT skill courses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s5oFFc

Defence review: Army 'to be reduced by 10,000 troops'

A review of the UK's defence policy sees new investment in cyber warfare, robotics and drones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c5Xgxe

Donald Trump plans social media comeback, says adviser

The ex-US president, banned by Twitter and Facebook, will launch "his own platform", an aide says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f1gyG0

Covid: Supermarket limits lifted as lockdown in Wales eases

Supermarkets can sell non-essential items and garden centres can open from Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/316HCvf

Brazil president rails against lockdown 'tyrants'

The Brazilian president says it is now time to reopen the economy, despite a surge in infections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/317k7Ci

Green plan to upgrade homes was 'botched', say MPs

A scheme offering people up to £10,000 for insulation has only reached 10% of its target, MPs say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vNliFe

Australia floods: Cows rescued from swollen rivers and beaches

Exhausted animals have been pulled from swollen rivers, beaches and flooded suburbs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f1eWfk

Covid survivor Scott Howell thanks hospital staff for saving his life

A year after being put on a ventilator, Scott Howell returned to the hospital where he was treated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eWTbNU

Covid: NHS staff say change was the silver lining of the pandemic

The health service has seen drastic change, including video consultations and leaps in research. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cYls3M

Israel election hopes and fears play out in crater town

For voters in Mitzpe Ramon, Tuesday's poll means keeping or casting out Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/313UDWv

How can I stop my houseplants dying?

With houseplant sales booming, expert Giacomo Plazzotta offers tips for keeping them healthy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/395xwPT

Kitboga: How AI is helping me waste scammers’ time

Twitch streamer, Kitboga, says he wanted to stop con artists trying to steal from people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c74IIA

The former fighters embracing peace in the Philippines Mindanao region

Former fighters are embracing peace in Mindanao in the Philippines, in the hope of ending decades of killing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f3NTAi

Dog thefts: The woman who rescues stolen dogs

A woman who rescues stolen pets says the crime has "rocketed out of control" during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PjdBWI

One Year On: A pandemic poem for Londoners

The writers behind All on the Board pay tribute to Londoners on the eve of the anniversary of the start of first lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OUQkKH

Covid: The countries that nailed it, and what we can learn from them

A year into the pandemic, we look at countries that have had some success in tackling the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/391IBS3

Covid inequality: No vaccination for poverty in a pandemic

People on the financial precipice are disproportionately likely to be unemployed, renting, female, and black. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s8x7DP

Why India is talking about ripped jeans and knees

Thousands of women are sharing their photos in ripped jeans on social media - but why? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s7VuS4

'I’ll buy five items and only keep one of them'

With online returns soaring during the pandemic, tech firms are helping retailers deal with the rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c7JNVZ

Coronavirus: Covid nurses' song of hope from Italy

Simona Camosci wrote the song in the first Covid wave, and now she and her colleagues have released it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cUMYzh

The Papers: 'Tussle' over Covid vaccines, and fiery protest pictures

Brussels' threat to ban AstraZeneca Covid vaccine exports to Britain dominates Monday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OVZCWH

'We've changed the narrative': Pandemic positivity on the Alton Estate

The mental, physical and financial impact of lockdown on one of the UK's biggest council estates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c3qzk2

Coronavirus: Dying nurse told sister 'follow in my footsteps'

Areema Nasreen was one of the youngest NHS workers to die of Covid-19 at the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3940MXf

Women's safety: Police apologise over flasher response delay

April-Joy Serrant says she was told to wait two days for police to follow up a report of a flasher. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cRqjnx

Covid-19: Census to give snapshot of pandemic life, and food plea nurse considers quitting

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s8rmWG

Government decision to cut aid budget 'unlawful'

Last autumn, the government said it would not meet the 0.7% aid target in the coming financial year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NA5DYw

New Royal Navy ship to protect 'critical' undersea cables

UK intelligence recently warned of Russian submarines "aggressively operating" near Atlantic cables. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OS2OCS

Census 2021 to provide snapshot of life during pandemic

There will also be voluntary questions on sexual orientation and gender identity for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3932xUt

Qantas boss: Governments 'to insist' on vaccines for flying

"Governments are going to insist" on vaccines for international travellers, Qantas' boss tells the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cPCvVT

Britain's Okolie becomes world champion at empty Wembley

Lawrence Okolie produces a superb display before knocking out Krzysztof Glowacki to become a world champion for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eZpgo9

Dawn Bilbrough: Food plea nurse considers quitting after Covid

Dawn Bilbrough's tearful plea for people to stop panic buying went viral during the first wave. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c4Ubh2

Mandelson urges Starmer to begin Labour policy review

The former cabinet minister says the Labour leader still has the "2019 manifesto round his neck". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OS0NGM

More Sydney areas ordered to evacuate over major flooding risk

Officials say anyone living in low-lying areas of the city must leave as torrential rains continue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r4t75N

Pakistan: Two men sentenced to death for motorway rape

Abid Mehli and Shafqat Ali raped a woman stranded on a motorway in front of her children last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38ZTCTP

Coronavirus: 'I isolated with mum for her last 14 days'

A daughter's story of how she moved into a cancer hospice with her mother during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s755bI

Coronavirus: The Indian factory making 6,000 syringes a minute

One of the world's biggest syringe makers has ramped up production to meet the Covid demand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r1iWix

North Korea’s ‘only openly gay defector’ finds love

Jang Yeong-jin fled North Korea to escape a loveless marriage. Now he is engaged to his boyfriend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3134FHm

How many violent attacks and sexual assaults on women are there?

The disappearance of Sarah Everard has led to a conversation about the violence faced by women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38yg8Tx

Sir Keir Starmer: His first year as Labour leader

Supporters and critics assess Sir Keir's leadership, against a backdrop of the Covid crisis and party wrangles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cTMMAd

The website helping to sell homes with a bloody past

How homes formerly owned by fighters in Colombia's armed conflict are auctioned to benefit victims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vO4oqa

Mozambique conflict: Why are US forces there?

Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sbsHfi

Myanmar coup: Tales from the streets of sacrifice and fear

Thousands are making difficult choices to protest against military rule. What are their stories? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cWs2I6

Covid vaccines: Why some Americans are choosy about their jab

There are three options in the US, and some are turning their nose up at one of them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38WnjFl

The Papers: Police abuse claims and peers that are 'born to rule'

The Observer and the Sunday Mirror lead on claims of wrongdoing against police officers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lzCx8g

Covid: Plan unveiled to 'spruce up' coastal areas and high streets

Ministers hope extra money and easing of rules will help areas reopen safely as lockdown eases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cPnXFB

Covid: France and Poland increase lockdown measures as infections surge

Some 21 million people in France are affected, while in Poland shops and hotels are shut nationwide. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rcKKAF

Line Of Duty creator Jed Mercurio on the secret of the police drama's success

As it returns for a sixth series, Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio says the show owes some of its success to word of mouth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eUyeDe

When is the census and what is it for?

The once-a-decade survey gives a snapshot of UK life and helps find out what services are needed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qhx9aF

Giving up alcohol: 'I feel like I’ve been reborn’

Nikki, a recovering alcoholic, describes how she stopped drinking during the pandemic and how it changed her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38Z1l4o

What happened with the AstraZeneca vaccine?

Ros Atkins looks at how a vaccine hailed as a ‘game-changer’ has seen its reputation tarnished. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38YiFqo

Why is everyone fighting over the South China Sea?

China claims most of it but surrounding countries and the US disagree. The BBC's Zhaoyin Feng explains why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cNzc1v

Skylab: The myth of the mutiny in space

Did a crew sent to the US Skylab space station go on strike? The last surviving member says it's a myth that won't die. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tG0kGC

Do the Shetland Islands need a tunnel vision?

Some on the islands are looking to the Faroes for inspiration in tackling transport issues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c2ypdN

Coronavirus: How Russia glosses over its Covid death toll

The reality behind Russia's pandemic is most likely to be found in its excessive mortality rates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f5qSwy

Coach Holidays: 'More than a business, we're family'

Lack of support for "unfashionable" industry could put 24,000 jobs at risk and leave vulnerable passengers heartbroken. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tJmTKx

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: A rare view inside the conflict zone

A BBC team gets a glimpse of the human cost of the recent fighting in Tigray. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lztVhL

The forgotten referendum of 2011

Why the referendum everyone's forgotten shaped the last decade of our lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f5JDQu

China and Taiwan face off in pineapple war

Taiwan fights back against Chinese curbs on the export of their fruit - with plenty of support. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/311tT8Z

Atlanta spa shootings: How we talk about violence

Police comments about the alleged gunman's motive have sparked outrage. We asked experts to weigh in. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/310vE6w

Covid: Rich states 'block' vaccine plans for developing nations

Vaccine production proposals are being stalled, WHO documents leaked to BBC Newsnight show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eUAyKs

The Papers: Alarm over Europe's new wave and leaders 'on wanted list'

Boris Johnson is pictured on several front pages getting a first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vHh9CE

Volcano erupts near Iceland's capital Reykjavik

Officials are warning the public of the risk of falling rocks and landslides as Fagradalsfjall erupts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OPn0oU

Man jailed for £175,000 Riyad Mahrez bank card spending spree

The Manchester City winger took a month to realise his bank card was being used, a court hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QofnGs

French drugs haul 'was strawberry Haribo'

Paris police this week claimed a major drugs haul - but it wasn't what it first seemed to be. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ORbeu3

Covid-19: Ireland to resume Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout

The Republic's health minister says administration of the Covid-19 vaccine will resume this weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/390t1WN

Viral video exposes inequality in NCAA college basketball

A widely shared TikTok that contrasted conditions for men and women players has provoked outcry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vCtsAh

Glastonbury Festival site 'may open for concert and camping'

Organisers are working on plans for a one-off concert and to let people camp on the site this summer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tBscLN

Comic Relief 2021: Daniel Craig and Catherine Tate join star-studded Red Nose Day line-up

Nan meets 007 in one of the sketches to be shown during this year's Comic Relief fundraiser. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P7YBe9

Young Goldman Sachs bankers ask for 80-hour week cap

First-year analysts have reported 95-hour working weeks plus poor physical and mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vF2kjU

UK government borrowing hits highest February level on record

The government borrowed £19.1bn last month, the highest figure for that month since records began. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vBiFX7

Covid-19: Johnson to get Oxford jab as UK borrowing soars again

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s0LTw8

Black history lessons to be made mandatory in Welsh schools

Pupils will be taught about racism and diverse contributions to Wales past and present following a review. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OM4T3a

Cheltenham Gold Cup preview: Al Boum Photo, A Plus Tard & Champ head line-up

Rachael Blackmore will seek more racing history on A Plus Tard in Friday's Cheltenham Gold Cup, where Al Boum Photo also seeks another landmark. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tAdrc7

'We're all or nothing' – Welsh rugby’s boom and bust years

As Wales chase an improbable Grand Slam on Saturday, BBC Sport Wales delves into the boom and bust years of Welsh rugby. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eUB1fN

Mexico violence: Gunmen kill 13 in ambush on police convoy

At least 13 officers died in the attack by a suspected criminal gang in the State of Mexico. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r1E7kc

Oscars 2021: Nominees told Zoom attendance not an option

Producers say great efforts have been made to make the show safe to attend in person. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OL57aE

Covid vaccine: PM to have AstraZeneca jab as he urges public to do the same

Boris Johnson will receive his first dose while European countries resume use of the Oxford vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38W5KoO

US and China trade angry barbs at high-level Alaska talks

This is the first high-level face-to-face meeting between the Biden administration and Beijing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s5H0SK

Why Australian women are saying 'enough is enough'

Australian politics is often called toxic to women - now rape allegations have ignited national fury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eX6UEi

Gigabit broadband: First areas to benefit announced

Government announces first stages of plans to get superfast broadband to the majority of UK homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s1hT3t

Families facing special education needs 'postcode lottery'

Support for pupils varies according to which school you attend and where you live, report suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31af9VH

Imprisonment for Public Protection jail terms 'a death sentence'

One offender who has been in prison all his adult life says he has been "left to rot". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s3jW6T

Coronavirus: The student nurses behind the masks

Nursing students graduating in 2021 have trained in an unprecedented environment: A global pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38UZIEN

Coronavirus lockdown: Life in the UK, one year on

A year after the coronavirus lockdown in the UK, two people reflect on how their lives have changed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vHXEKn

Children’s Commissioner: Bereaved students need more help

The new Children’s Commissioner says the way bereaved exam students are graded, needs to be changed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lwFwOB

How Covid has changed where we want to live

Cornwall has overtaken London as the most searched for location among property buyers, data suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30YInGE

The 'insane' money in trading collectible cards

Prices of collectible cards are soaring and new digital products are entering the market. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c06ewf

Nevada smart city: A millionaire’s plan to create a local government

Jeffrey Berns wants to build a tech oasis in the Nevada desert. Do others share his utopian vision? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r0kYiI

Armie Hammer: US actor accused of rape

The Call Me By Your Name star denies the allegations, saying the relationship was consensual. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tzofHp

The Papers: Health chiefs back Covid jab and Sturgeon in peril

Regulators backing the Covid jab and MSPs saying Nicola Sturgeon mislead their inquiry lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31a7bvL

BT's Openreach to build full-fibre internet 'like fury' after Ofcom move

Regulator Ofcom will not cap Openreach's fees for full-fibre connections for at least 10 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ty9qoI

Covid-19: India shortfall hits UK vaccine supply and 'do not resuscitate' decision concerns

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s2bG76

Drag Race UK final: 'I refuse to be a doormat for hate'

Bimini, Tayce, Lawrence and Ellie on what it’s like to be a finalist on Drag Race UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P2fKG7

Donald Trump's wealth takes tumble during presidency

The former US president's fortune slipped to $2.3bn according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Qi3aDd

Covid vaccine: Government facing questions over supply to UK

It is understood there is a delay to a shipment of millions of doses of the AstraZeneca jab from India. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nt4SjX

Tokyo Games creative head quits over 'Olympig' insult

Hiroshi Sasaki had proposed that plus-size entertainer Naomi Watanabe appear at the opening ceremony as a pig. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OIubzc

Australia: Sex consent app proposal sparks backlash

Critics say the suggestion by a police commissioner is impractical, short-sighted and open to abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eP88S7

Atlanta shootings: Asian women among eight killed at three spas

The attacks around Atlanta, Georgia, come amid a surge in hate crimes directed at Asian-Americans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tqzEcE

Sanaa Seif: Egypt rights activist jailed for 'spreading false news'

Sanaa Seif criticised the Egyptian authorities' handling of Covid-19 outbreaks in prisons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r3tz4s

Liberty Steel: Nationalise company if necessary, says Ed Miliband

The Shadow Business Secretary tells the BBC the company is too vital for the UK to collapse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eWUzjH

US Border: Risking everything for an American dream

Thousands of migrants from Central America are making an arduous journey to the US border. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30WJA16

In pictures: Hidden depths of a life lived

Photographer Laura Page challenges the stereotypes of age. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OA1ULf

Edward Colston: Bristol's Dolphin School changed its emblem

Bristol's Dolphin School has redesigned their emblem because of its association with Edward Colston. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eSeRe6

Covid: From boom to bust - why lockdown hasn't led to more babies

Research shows that the US and parts of Europe are facing slumps in birth rates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vDkUZW

Rebound therapy: The zero-gravity exercise that gets children screaming 'more'

Trampolines can be fun, but for those with physical and learning difficulties they can also offer a gravity-free way to exercise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vB6GZw

Covid: How ethnicity and wealth affect US vaccine rollout

People belonging to ethnic minorities are less likely to have been vaccinated, despite being more likely to develop Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cH05UE

'We need to reflect on why women still do most of the childcare'

After a year of pandemic and lockdowns, mothers are still doing most of the childcare, a report shows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qUF6Tn

Asia's richest man, a bomb scare and a murder in India

An explosives-laden car is found near Mukesh Ambani's home in Mumbai, and its alleged owner is killed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bUIERq

Covid-19: Concern over 'do not resuscitate' decisions during pandemic

Some people's human rights may have been breached during the pandemic, the care watchdog says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tvdRQV

Accountants: Government to break up dominance of Big Four firms

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng wants to restore confidence in business after high profile failures like Carillion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NrIQhw

Reddit investors adopt 3,500 gorillas in six days

Redditors donate to gorilla charity, to "make a difference" to our world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eYrjJ0

Covid-19: Sister 'written off' by do-not-resuscitate order

Sonia Deleon's family say they would have disputed the order had they known it was put in place. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rWNNxO

The Papers: EU will 'grab your jabs' and tough migrant stance

A UK-EU row over Covid vaccine supply leads many papers, while new asylum seeker rules also feature. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eR8abW

Iceland shaken by more than 50,000 earthquakes in three weeks

BBC Europe correspondent Jean Mackenzie met locals learning to live with the shakes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cGb6Wf

ATM withdrawals drop by £37bn during year of Covid

The number of trips to cash machines has fallen by 43%, but the amount withdrawn on each visit has risen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3txhWEv

Atlanta shootings: Asian women among eight killed at three spas

No motive has yet been established for the attacks in the area around Atlanta, Georgia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tqzEcE

Trump tells Republican supporters to get vaccinated

Many pro-Trump Republicans have expressed reluctance to take up the offer of a Covid-19 jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eMxMa1

Refund plan for energy bills when direct debits are too high

Energy regulator Ofgem says customers' overpayments are being used to pay for "unsustainable business". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qPx2n3

Covid: Catch-up tuition not helping poorest pupils, says NAO

Fewer than half of pupils who have received tuition are among poorest, says National Audit Office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NqC8Zh

Regent honeyeater: Endangered bird 'has forgotten its song'

The natural song of the regent honeyeater has essentially "disappeared" in 12% of the population. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vzxMzZ

Covid lockdown a year on: 'My dad became my best friend'

Shireen admits she "didn't really care" about her dad, until lockdown brought them closer than ever. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vASTC0

Festivals 2021: Which ones are still going ahead?

Glastonbury has had to cancel, Reading & Leeds is going ahead. What about the rest? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ttJtXf

Syria: The scars left by a school bombing

BBC cameraman Darren Conway has returned to Syria to meet survivors of the Iqra school bombing, the aftermath of which he filmed in 2013. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QffxQn

Coronavirus exposed 'much larger' rough sleeping issue, says committee

MPs praise the government's Everyone In scheme, but say it "exposed the scale of the task" at hand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qYIkFj

'More divisive than air strikes' - The battle over LTNs

The schemes were introduced to tackle increasing traffic on minor roads but some face fierce opposition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tp4JNV

Universities told not to swamp courses with students

With uncertainty over teachers' grades for A-levels, a warning against "over-recruiting" is issued. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30MHnpc

What we wish we'd known about infertility

In the US, one in eight couples experience infertility. But a culture of silence and stigma means most people suffer alone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cFvDdx

'The Gospel Truth?' Covid-19 vaccines and the danger of religious misinformation

Many religious leaders are spreading the word that vaccines are safe and effective, but some are undermining that message. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bR2Kfc

Cladding crisis: 'Repairs could cost more than our flat is worth'

A couple paying for cladding replacement say the costs could leave them bankrupt or with crippling loans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38PHapx

Cheltenham Festival: 'I gambled £50,000 on a horse and lost everything'

A former teacher and cricketer is talking about his gambling addiction to help warn others. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30QQPIg

The coffee start-ups brewing up a storm in lockdown

The pandemic has hit coffee shop chains hard, but some smaller businesses are thriving. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cAEmxE

US-China relations: Beyond the 'Cold War' cliche

A look at the tensions between the superpowers as delegates gather for a meeting in Alaska. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NoDiV0

LGBT rights: New threat for Poland's 'rainbow families'

A new law aims to close a loophole that is the only remaining way for LGBT people to adopt children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OJoPUd

Crime: Thieves, robbers and burglars to be fitted with GPS tags

Police will be able to cross-reference data with crime reports to see if offenders were in the area. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cGQUDO

Oliver Campbell: Calls to review 30-year-old murder conviction

Oliver Campbell should have his conviction quashed over an unfair confession, his solicitor says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vwaaw9

Newspaper headlines: PM attacked on China and Duke leaves hospital

Prince Philip features on several front pages, as does criticism of Boris Johnson's "soft" line on China. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bPHXZA

Greggs to open shops despite first loss in 36 years

The bakery chain is confident of long-term recovery despite reporting its first loss in 36 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30QNXuA

Online abuse: 'I found out my husband had indecent images'

People are urged to look out for signs family members are viewing illegal images online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OUgdtU

AstraZeneca vaccine: Safety experts to review jab

Eleven European countries have suspended use of the vaccination over concerns about side effects. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q0pj8M

New safety measures after Sarah Everard death

Moves include a pilot scheme to put plain-clothes police in clubs and extra funding for lighting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vvVMEc

Sturgeon to set out dates for easing Scotland's lockdown rules

The Scottish first minister is to set out proposed dates for the easing of Covid-19 restrictions at Holyrood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vrzWSr

'Thorntons says it's closing stores - but we're still open'

Mark Rees and wife Katy say they've had worried calls from staff after the chocolate maker said all stores would close. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qKV3LS

'Solidarity and survival': Streamed play has Sheffield songs and steel

A streamed play marries monologues about "strength" with songs by Sheffield's musical heroes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OUCXKi

Post-Brexit UK to reshape its foreign policy

A focus on the Indo-Pacific region and a White House-style situation room are part of the strategy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rSNpR4

North Korea: Kim Jong-un's sister warns US not to 'cause a stink'

Influential figure Kim Yo-jong accuses Washington of trying to "spread the smell of gunpowder". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39152qz

Football Index collapse: 'I lost £4,000 in seven days'

Users of the betting company say they have lost thousands of pounds after the operation was suspended. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38IUxYI

'The last year for theatre has been hell'

One year since UK theatres were forced to shut, industry figures discuss the dire financial impact. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qQMNKf

Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia

The "landmark" deal comes after Australia passed a world-first law targeting Facebook and Google. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vvpJUU

Covid: Charities warn cancer death rate could rise

Nearly 50 cancer charities send a stark warning about the impact Covid-19 has had on UK cancer care. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cAQyhR

France to return Klimt painting sold under duress during Nazi era

A Jewish family was forced to sell Rosiers sous les Arbres after the Nazis annexed Austria in 1938. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38Jj2Vo

How Meghan and Harry interview felt familiar to biracial people

The Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview felt familiar to many people in multi-racial families. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3trM6IX

South Korean artist highlights gay rights in military

Artist and activist Jeram Kang was sexually harassed while serving in the South Korean military. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tmJ20T

Why are flowers getting more expensive?

Increased demand, Brexit costs and Covid-related supply issues have all pushed the price of flowers up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qSaB0v

'I don't really know the people I star with'

Thirteen-year-old Jordan Nash has shared screen time with Hollywood superstars Will Smith and Angelina Jolie. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tmJcW3

Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'

A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q7vdoO

So you want a career in building computer games?

A career in computer games can be rewarding but tough to get into. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qQma8g

Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom

Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eHt2Td

New children's commissioner pledges to 'rebuild' childhood

Dame Rachel de Souza wants help for children after the pandemic to be like post-war reconstruction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NoPzJa

Newspaper headlines: UK defends Oxford jab and vigil policing fallout

Decisions by EU countries to pause the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine leads the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cEBaRw

Australia March 4 Justice: Women in nationwide protests against sexual assault

The marches follow a backlash to the government's response to sexual assault allegations in politics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PYhSil

Andrew Cuomo: Biden declines to join calls for Cuomo to resign

The US president wants to await the outcome of a misconduct probe into NY Governor Andrew Cuomo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OzXDap

Covid-19: Hospitality bosses threaten government with court

They say it is unfair pubs will have to wait five-weeks longer than non-essential retail to reopen indoors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PSs77R

Psychedelic therapy could 'reset' depressed brain

A powerful hallucinogen used in shamanic rituals is being trialled as a potential depression cure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OQkwWY

Harry Styles and Billie Eilish kick off the Grammys

The pop stars open up the 2021 ceremony, which is taking place in LA under Covid restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eCVyVT

Bank governor under fire for role in RBS scandal

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey is accused of not disclosing a potential conflict of interest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38DZpOx

Alan Rusbridger: Ex-Guardian editor resigns Irish role over Roy Greenslade row

Alan Rusbridger resigns from media panel after it emerged an ex-columnist supported the IRA. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eHcQBc

Oscars 2021: Nominations to be announced for Academy Awards

Carey Mulligan, Daniel Kaluuya and Frances McDormand are expected to be among the nominated actors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OXtdis

Grammys 2021: In pictures

The stars swapped their lockdown outfits for gladrags on "music's biggest night". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38Ct6j4

Nagorno-Karabakh: A home regained and a home lost in war

How lives on both sides of the divide in Nagorno-Karabakh were changed by the last year's fighting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bKr9mE

Photos from Australia: Capturing 'flash rips' and 'the edge of the world'

Dene Bingham photographs dangerous seas and wild places from a remote coast in Western Australia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38Ax8Zi

Tigray crisis: Why Sudan is a ‘second home’ to Ethiopian refugees

More than 60,000 people have fled the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region to seek refuge in neighbouring Sudan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rP2SRY

Texas beekeeper viral videos saving bee hives

Beekeeper Erika Thompson says the video, viewed over a million times, was "just a normal Tuesday". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rOSjOL

Curlew: Urgent work needed to save 'loved' endangered bird

A new project is aiming to aid the recovery of the curlew, with its numbers in steep decline. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3czu6FZ

Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century

The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30I7OfD

Coronavirus doctor's diary: Has Covid changed hospitals for the better?

Dr John Wright of Bradford Royal Infirmary says some changes made as a result of the pandemic are here to stay. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qOcKKD

'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow'

The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tiGfWn

We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories

The US didn’t shut down until late March, but Americans were talking about the virus before that. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eBLJYn

India's interfaith couples on edge after new law

A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bQHUgh

Viewpoint: France's President Macron doesn't get the impact of colonialism on Algeria

The French president may not be able to repair relations with Algerians, argues writer Maher Mezahi. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rOE2lp

Miles of new bus lanes and more services promised

Ministers says a £3bn plan to upgrade England's bus networks will improve access and air quality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30KBg4O

The Papers: 'Shaming of the Met', and chief 'refuses to quit'

Fallout from police's handling of the Clapham Common vigil for Sarah Everard dominates the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3twr9wT

Match of the Day 2: Watch Erik Lamela's 'rabona' goal for Tottenham Hotspur against Arsenal

Match of the Day 2 pundits Martin Keown and Jermaine Jenas analyse Erik Lamela's incredible 'rabona' finish against Arsenal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ls36wh

Van Dijk and Gomez unlikely to be fit for Euros - Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says it is unlikely centre-backs Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez will be fit for this summer's European Championship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vk78uV

Covid-19: Charities urge vulnerable people to book vaccines

People with underlying health conditions who have yet to get their jab are being encouraged to do so. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eyaaWB

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe due in Tehran court on new charge

The British-Iranian woman faces a new case, a week after being freed from a five-year prison term. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3taSvbs

Ageing equipment puts Army 'at risk' - report

The British army is likely to find itself "outgunned" in any conflict with Russian forces, MPs warn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qIbB75

Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time

The volatile cryptocurrency extends its record-breaking run to reach a new high. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OxIeaB

Saving one of the world’s rarest toads from extinction

The harlequin toad has been successfully bred in captivity for the first time outside Panama. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eztDWX

Pregnancy in lockdown: The babies born into a pandemic

Five mothers share what it was like to be pregnant and give birth during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qOw2iS

Zimbabwe's 16-year-old motocross champion on 'beating the boys'

Tanya Muzinda has taken on the male-dominated world of motocross - becoming her country's off-road circuits champion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OOLJJN

Your pictures on the theme of 'I made this'

A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nau3ro

Almost 100 and still dancing

Dinkie Flowers, who is about to turn 100, says it is important "not to sit on your bum all day". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tgp4EX

Grammys 2021: Seven things to look out for - and how to watch the ceremony

Everything you need to know about Sunday's show, from who's performing to potential controversies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eCEZJx

Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away

Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tkZvm3

Celeste: How the UK singer made a 'secret' Oscars film song

The singer-songwriter on movie music magic, award recognition and proving herself as a No.1 artist. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cxJAtU

Phone scammers: 'Give me £1,000 to stop calling you'

The rise of scam calls seems relentless - but can anything be done about them? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rN2aoi

Covid has 'heightened' eating anxieties, say experts

The pandemic has been particularly challenging for people like Phoenix, say eating disorder experts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3crPQnc

Mother's Day: How sustainable are the flowers you buy?

Most people are "oblivious" to the environmental impact of shop-bought cut flowers, a florist says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cIJgsH

The algorithm for the perfect biryani

A new book argues that cooking, at its heart, is chemistry. And algorithms are the key to it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eCU2mG

Pandemic impact 'yet to be felt' on high streets

An average of 48 outlets per day closed last year, but there may be worse to come. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tgRO0u

FA Cup final and World Snooker Championship on list of pilot events to test return of fans

The FA Cup final and the World Snooker Championship are among the proposed pilot events to test the return of big crowds to venues this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3csmC7J

Garden furniture shortage no picnic for retailers

Supply problems are due the huge rise in demand last year and rising shipping costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lg4bH2

The Papers: 'Police clashes tarnish vigil', and Kate's tribute

Gatherings to remember murdered Sarah Everard dominate Sunday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eCwO0a

Westwood leads DeChambeau by two at Players Championship

England's Lee Westwood takes a two-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau into the final day at the Players Championship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38Ez96V

'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler: American boxing legend dies aged 66

Former undisputed middleweight world champion 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler dies at the age of 66. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eBOUPC

Let's talk about race: Black athletes on their experiences

BBC Sport hosts a video call with Kadeena Cox, Donna Fraser, and Imani-Lara Lansiquot about race, micro-aggressions, stereotypes and systems to make things easier to talk about race in athletics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30BoKEC

Spanish police seize narco-submarine in Malaga raid

The vessel, able to transport up to two tonnes of drugs, was found in the city of Malaga. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bIp0YB

How struggling England can derail in-form France in Six Nations

David Ellis, France's English defence coach for more than a decade, outlines five areas where unbeaten France can be defeated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tg5IzP

Sarah Everard vigil: Talks continue between organisers and police

Organisers want to gather later in south London and across the UK to remember the 33-year-old. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PZkNHL

Corinne Masiero: Actress protests naked at 'French Oscars' ceremony

Corinne Masiero sheds a donkey skin and bloodstained dress at a coronavirus-dominated César Awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30Gnmka

Covid-19: Health of 28% needing social care drops in pandemic

A survey for a care charity also says the lives of many older and disabled people have been "diminished". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OMzOw3

Covid-19: 48,000 businesses sign up for rapid testing

All companies in England can register for workplace coronavirus testing until 31 March. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bEX1Jt

Covid-19 pandemic: Italy to shut shops and schools amid infection spike

Shops, restaurants and schools will be closed across most of the country on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38zPGsu

Covid-19: UK national day of reflection to be held on 23 March

Politicians back a charity's plan to commemorate a year since the first national restrictions began. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lnM5mV

Covid and schools: First week finished after children in England return

The BBC visited one school in Lincolnshire to see how its staff and children were coping on week one. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38CdBYB

Would you scrap your car for public transport credits?

A scheme in the Midlands is encouraging people to scrap their cars to get public transport credits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tiaQDo

India: How eating online is bringing women money - and freedom

Some Indian women are taking advantage of the popularity of online eating shows to become financially independent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38CdyMp

The Jaiy Twins: ‘We love proving people wrong’

Twin dancers Taitlyn and Kaylee Jaiy say discrimination as they were growing up made them hungrier to succeed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cxcsTo

Week in pictures: 6 - 12 March 2021

A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30GfjDG

Imagine Dragons: How a text saved singer Dan Reynolds' marriage

The singer was on his way to sign divorce papers when his wife sent a message that put them back on track. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rKaNQH

Hungry, angry and fleeing the horrors of war in northern Mozambique

A BBC team are the first international journalists to reach an area besieged by Islamist militants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38BN25F

Tokyo 2020: The elite athletes training at home

Jacuzzi swims and pole vaulting over bins - getting ready for the Olympics and Paralympics has been creative. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tfOYsA

Why the GameStop story is far from over

Huge swings in the share price show amateur investors are still taking on Wall Street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bIMZqJ

House builders 'should drop appalling gagging orders'

Developers who carry out repair work should not ask the owners to sign non-disclosure agreements, says an MP. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qOxO3K

Cuomo: Pressure mounts as senators tell New York governor to quit

Governor Andrew Cuomo has been accused of sexual misconduct by six women, allegations he denies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cstn9D

Schools could miss free meals cash due to count change

There are warnings a rule change in counting free school meal pupils could mean schools miss out on cash. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ojmyzb

Newspaper headlines: Vigils 'to defy' ban and Easter jabs for over-40s

Developments in Sarah Everard's murder case and the planned vigils are carried in Saturday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cqh65s

Cartoon SuperTed set for new animation series

The teddy with magic powers was a favourite among royal princes and a generation of children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3csepjD

UK economy shrank 2.9% in January amid lockdown

Official figures show the UK's gross domestic product is 9% smaller than before the Covid pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OJ1lyq

Etna: Life beneath the volcanic dust of repeated eruptions

Three weeks of spectacular blasts have amazed onlookers - but caused untold damage for Sicilians. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3laoExi

Sarah Everard case: Met police faces watchdog investigation

The police watchdog will examine the force's handling of an earlier indecent exposure allegation against the suspect. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38wpSxM

Catcalling: The sisters who are making a noise to stop street harassment of women

Campaigners tell the BBC how they are working to address the root causes of violence against women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bBKu9I

The Scottish mercenary hired to kill Pablo Escobar

How a team of British combatants travelled to Colombia to assassinate the world's most dangerous man. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ex9zEy

'I play digital music through my 1949 radio'

People share some of their collections of vintage technology and explain why it is still useful. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38w2gJE

Covid: Does Tanzania have a hidden epidemic?

The Tanzanian authorities have not published data on coronavirus infections or deaths for many months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38wcYQm

Top Gear trio on James Bond, mid-life crises and UK-only trips

The BBC One series is returning with James Bond cars, mid-life crises and all-British locations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cls3Fn

Kathleen Folbigg: Could science free Australian jailed for killing babies?

Kathleen Folbigg has been called Australia's worst female murderer - now scientists doubt her guilt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PTxR1k

China's parliament remakes Hong Kong in its own image

"One Country, Two Systems" was an experiment centred on the defining ideological divide of our time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bEa7qi

Running from terror in north-east Mozambique

A militant Islamist insurgency in north-east Mozambique has forced half a million people to flee for fear of beheadings and abductions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bDUqzl

Turing Scheme: What is the Erasmus replacement?

What will Brexit mean for students in the UK wanting to work or study abroad? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T7bfdA

The papers: Met faces Sarah case inquiry and William hits back

The Sarah Everard case and Prince William's response to the Sussexes' interview dominate the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rH2BjV

Meghan Markle interview: African-American women react

Many African-American women were delighted when one of their own married a real prince - but times have changed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qEnif6

A yak herder in the Himalayas: ‘I am the last shepherd in my family’

Phuntsog Tsering lives a tough life, herding yaks at 5,000m in the Himalayas and is one of the last shepherds left in his village. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38xotH8

Musicians in lockdown: 'My piano kept me going'

A series of portraits aims to show the impact of the pandemic on musicians' livelihoods. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bCIn5m

Car insurance claims plunge as drivers stay at home

The drop in claims is not mirrored in cheaper premiums, but insurers say motorists have been supported. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eDtqBQ

Twins peak with more born than ever before

One in every 42 children is born a twin and much has changed over the past 30 years, a report finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l8gjKg

Covid pandemic: Biden to order all US adults be eligible for vaccine

The president is set to announce the move during a speech on Thursday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ewgD4c

Royal Mail to pilot Sunday parcel delivery

The postal service will make deliveries for major retailers as online shopping continues to grow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qGGyst

Brown stink bug among 'future threats' to gardens

Gardeners are being urged to be on alert for the stink bug and other pests predicted to arrive in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bG8QiG

Lockdown in Wales: Hairdressers to reopen but retail remains closed

People will soon be able meet friends in their garden, visit care homes inside and play golf. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30DuNZj

BBC announces new Bitesize learning plans

The new programmes will help support both pupils and teachers across the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OgdICh

John Lewis warns of further store closures

The department store giant says it does not expect to reopen all of its shops post-lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30L0Syx

Covid-19: Fears for cancer patients and Northern Ireland schools return discussed

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3crgdK2

Kate Winslet hopeful Banksy art can transform Reading Prison

The actress says the painting can help campaigners fighting to turn Reading Prison into an arts hub. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ensaTw

Surrogacy: 'My friend gave birth to the baby that could have killed me'

Sophie Tristram has cystic fibrosis and was told pregnancy in her case could prove life-threatening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3votPyi

Christopher Steele: Urgent need for laws to stop foreign influence

Christopher Steele, who compiled the Trump-Russia dossier, says Russia and China are concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qz6PsM

Warren Buffett finally joins exclusive $100bn club

The 90-year-old investor is part of an elite group of five, although he has given billions to charity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vg5ydJ

Brexit: NI official being sent to US amid UK-EU tensions

US president Joe Biden has previously expressed concerns about the situation in Ireland after Brexit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3czY6BJ

Australians to be offered half-price flights to boost local tourism

Travel subsidies will help the local tourism sector recover from the pandemic, PM Scott Morrison says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PRD6yy

Mexico marijuana: Lower house passes recreational cannabis bill

The lower house passes a bill allowing recreational use, with final approval now almost assured. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qD45KR

Cancer patients 'less protected' after first jab

A 12-week gap could leave those having two Pfizer jabs vulnerable to Covid-19, researchers suggest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3etE6Tx

Covid-19: Brazil surge reaches new level as daily deaths pass 2,000

The country records more than 2,000 Covid-related deaths in a single day for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t5BcbO

Japan's triple disaster 10 years on: The day ‘tomorrow didn’t come’

Ten years on from Japan’s triple disaster, a survivor remembers the day his entire family disappeared. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3esLcrG

M&S to sell clothes from rival brands to boost online sales

The High Street stalwart will sell items from 11 different clothing brands on its website from spring. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3esPGyg

Magic reveals hidden tactics of politics and marketing

Magicians use "powerful tools" of psychology that could manipulate people in other ways, says study. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bEUj6V

Covid: The man with "super antibodies"

John Hollis has antibodies that can kill the virus and variants but the discovery was nearly missed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bBUP5e

Palin and Jones: 'We didn't talk about the stammer'

Former rugby player Mark Jones and Sir Michael Palin talk about their experiences of stammering. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l33f97

Covid: Texas and Mississippi lifting restrictions too soon?