UMDA WALLPAPERS

Standard energy bills rise by £139 a year and prepayment meter bills see sharper rise under new price cap. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B1GKIE

Shopping centre clinics to help tackle NHS backlog

They will be kitted out with equipment to carry out X-rays, breast screening, ultrasounds and scans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CVFRC2

Botox-style injections and lip filler ban for under-18s in England

Campaigners say the new rules in England do not stretch far enough to protect everyone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y9xwvG

The impact of the strictest anti-abortion law in the US

Michelle is pregnant and has chosen to get an abortion. In Texas, that has become much harder to do. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AXKB9D

Straight-talking rappers tackle Middle East conflict

Jew Uriya Rosenman and Arab Sameh Zakout expose hidden prejudices on both sides in their hit song. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Fa13Ge

The Nature Conservancy announces 2021 photo contest winners

The image was taken by Anup Shah in the Central African Republic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39U7kaM

Covid-19 vaccinations: More than 50 nations have missed a target set by the WHO

Most of those not making the target of 10% of people fully vaccinated by the end of September are in Africa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ipviiP

Randall Goosby: Violinist champions music by black composers

Randall Goosby is a rising star of classical music, who performed at the 9/11 memorial ceremony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iphbKn

In need of modernisation? The UK’s housing crisis close up

Thousands of people are saving to get on the property ladder - but not everyone who gets on it is a winner. Five stories from the UK’s ever-changing housing market. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WudeMT

Levelling up needs to be more than a slogan, say Tory MPs

The prime minister needs to put "meat on the bones" of his levelling up plan - or pay the political price, MPs say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zZxEe6

Spanish women filmed urinating left humiliated by judge

Eighty women and girls were videoed by secret cameras at a festival, but a judge dismissed the case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3D6LRbr

The writer behind musicals about Princess Diana and Tom Jones (twice)

An award-winning US playwright talks about his new Princess Diana and Tom Jones stage shows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39Up460

Newspaper headlines: 'Shaming of the Met' and 'never let him out'

Friday's papers are dominated by the sentencing to a whole life term of Sarah Everard's killer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y35CkX

Covid in Scotland: Vaccine passport app launch hit by problems

The NHS Scotland Covid Status app only became available to download at about 17:30 on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3F8RGXq

Greg Gilbert lead singer of Delays dies aged 44

The singer was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in 2016 and was taken off treatment in August. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uFqaw9

E4 sorry for broadcasting wrong Married At First Sight episode

The channel says "ongoing tech issues" caused it to broadcast Wednesday's show rather than the finale. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CSdkxk

Sarah Everard: Female officers 'fear reporting male colleagues'

"The police service is very sexist and misogynistic," says former high-ranking Met officer Parm Sandhu. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uqQsSx

Gloria Estefan says she was sexually abused aged nine

The singer reveals she was molested by a family member when she was a child at music school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B0Fju5

Ecuador riot: Anxious families await news after fighting kills 116 inmates

With bodies decapitated or dismembered, it could take days for the victims to be identified. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zW9Esh

Turkey: 'Missing' man joins search party looking for himself

A Turkish man joined a search party without realising he was the person they were looking for. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AWp4y5

Medieval brooches found in fields declared treasure

The two medieval brooches were found by metal detectorists and both date back at least 600 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AWUMLD

Don't say 'panic' amid fuel crisis, Cabinet Office warns councils

Documents seen by the BBC reveal the government's messaging advice over petrol supply problems. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B6hEs4

Australian Covid data: Shock as teenagers reveal they're behind hit tracking site

Jack, Wesley and Darcy, who are all 14 and 15, set up CovidBaseAU anonymously to track data in Australia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zNizfT

London Marathon: 'I'm running for my cancer surgeon dad'

Harry's dad is a cancer surgeon, who's now been diagnosed with the disease himself. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zXZIP8

Comic series curated by celebrities for climate causes

Cara Delevingne and Richard Curtis are among celebrities collaborating on comics raising eco awareness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zOYAgB

Coronavirus: 'I've not seen a GP face-to-face since before the pandemic'

Ministers say GPs in England must offer in person appointments, after a rise in phone consultations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ilUjLY

Maria Kolesnikova: No regrets for Belarus activist jailed for coup plot

Maria Kolesnikova calls the case against her "absurd" in her first interview since her conviction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CUyKd6

Dave Grohl: My whole life is like an out-of-body experience

The Foo Fighters star says his whole life is an "out-of-body experience" as he publishes his memoir. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zTSwn2

Covid: Cancelled physio sessions 'could shorten my life'

Long-term cancellation of physiotherapy sessions are having a detrimental impact on peoples' lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZxRnoL

Changing China: How Beijing's crackdowns are impacting business

Businesses are under intense scrutiny as President Xi attempts to narrow China's wealth gap. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zWpaEJ

Zaid Ait Malek: The stowaway who became a Spanish ultra running star

Zaid Ait Malek had always been a good runner. Now it would make the difference between capture and escape. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kRf8Ah

Can you be coached on how to be happy?

The happiness industry has grown in popularity during the pandemic but it's not without its critics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3D1CklA

Britney Spears' father suspended as conservator

Jamie Spears was removed after the singer alleged abuse, but another conservator remains in charge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CUrZrK

JK Rowling table saved from cafe gutted by fire

The antique that sections of the Harry Potter books were written on is now being taken to a restorer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3im4j7N

Newspaper headlines: 'Sarah didn't stand a chance' and 'women lose trust'

Thursday's papers lead with details of the murder of Sarah Everard who was abducted in London earlier this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39OJs8r

Many can stop anti-depressants without relapse

Staying on them reduces the risk of depression recurring but there's no guarantee, a study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y3ifwN

'Very special' to see Duke and Duchess in person

The visit to the Magee campus of Ulster University was an informal engagement, with the couple given a guided tour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CXx02W

Don't say 'panic' amid fuel crisis, Cabinet Office warns councils

Documents seen by the BBC reveal the government's messaging advice over petrol supply problems. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B6hEs4

No more visa schemes for businesses, say government sources

Some sectors want a relaxation of immigration rules but the government says firms should pay staff more. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y0ieZM

Sarah Everard murder: Police release interview footage with Wayne Couzens

In the interview, days after Sarah Everard's disappearance, Couzens denies knowing who she is. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZyEwCM

Sarah Everard murder: Victim impact statements in full

In court, the family of Sarah Everard confront her murderer and lay bare their loss and anguish. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oxTPX5

Labour conference: Starmer speech 'an honour' for murdered nurse

The parents of Jane Clough, who was killed by her former partner, welcome the Labour leader's words. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ijwLau

Vitamin-A treatment trial for Covid loss of smell

Volunteers will receive brain scans and be asked to sniff powerful odours such as rotten eggs and roses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CVFPKE

La Palma volcano: Toxic gas fears as lava reaches ocean

Clouds of white steam are seen billowing at the Playa Nueva area of Spain's La Palma island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iiIjuG

Brexit paves the way for gene-edited crops

Ministers will relax regulation of gene-edited crops to allow their commercial growing in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m0TGZa

Covid grief: 'We didn't want the prime minister's condolences'

Hannah, who lost both her dad and grandmother to Covid, speaks to the BBC about meeting the prime minister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ATwwtT

Dalai Lama cafe: Tibetan woman overwhelmed as Edinburgh cafe saved

Reka Gawa opened the Himalaya Cafe after a chance meeting with the spiritual leader almost 20 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XYoJMF

Behind the scenes at Sir Keir Starmer's first conference as leader

At his first party conference as Labour leader, the BBC looks at Sir Keir Starmer’s week so far. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zTRqrw

Calais: On patrol with the troops looking for migrants

General Frantz Tavart says he will withdraw troops from the coastline if funding from the UK is withheld. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kMGx6E

Paralysed woman to tackle London Marathon in motorcycle gear

Claire Lomas, who was paralysed after a horse riding accident, will tackle the course in a wheelchair. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zRiK9Z

German coalition talks: Where Brits see a crisis, Germans find unity

Coalition governments are rare in the UK. Germany has had nothing but them since the end of the war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ohoHuw

Hathras rape case: Prisoners in their own home, lives on hold, a village divided

The BBC revisits the family of a 19-year-old who died in India last year after reporting gang rape. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zPGjji

CEO Secrets: Don't fire staff for making mistakes

Tech firm CEO Jeff Lawson warns bosses not to make hasty judgements about their employees. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kM7U0G

Turner Prize 2021: Salmon farming and neurodiversity explored

The work on display is from five collectives who help to "inspire social change through art". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kUZ7tv

'I was getting desperate to score' - relief for 'unstoppable' Messi

Lionel Messi's first PSG goal was the moment European football had been waiting for and the one Pep Guardiola knew was probably "unstoppable". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3up5gkv

Labour conference: Starmer promises to get Labour back in business

The Labour leader will pledge more money for schools and mental health in his big conference speech. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ohrPXy

People also suffer 'long flu', study shows

Similar to Covid, other viruses can cause prolonged symptoms that take time to get over. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ATZvO8

Iona Fyfe: Scots traditional singer was 'offered gig help in return for sex'

Award-winning singer Iona Fyfe says she was propositioned by a man from a well-known band when she was 20. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m4OBPz

Newspaper headlines: 'Forecourt punch-ups' and 'PM to save Christmas'

Wednesday's papers liken scenes at forecourts to the Wild West amid signs the fuel crisis is easing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39OHgxT

Daniel Craig's last film as James Bond has royal premiere

Daniel Craig joins his co-stars - including members of the royal family - on the red carpet for his final outing as James Bond. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zQ4wpF

Life at 50C: Mexico's struggle for water

Climate change is causing once-mighty rivers to dry up and temperatures to rise to deadly levels in Mexico. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ulBRI2

Garden ponds help boost biodiversity

The UK's ponds dramatically declined in the 20th Century but even garden ponds can make a difference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AQPHEN

Women's and trans rights are not in conflict, says Angela Rayner

Her comments come as one delegate says she received transphobic abuse in the conference centre. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zQhYtQ

Katie Price's family post message of concern and support after crash

The star's family say their "worst fears nearly came true" after reports that she was in an accident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kJOitX

North Korea fires missile, says South's military

It came as North Korea's ambassador to the UN said no-one could deny its right to test weapons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m1umSV

Climate Change: Don't sideline plastic problem, nations urged

Scientists fear plastic pollution will be overlooked as politicians focus on climate change policy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZCddHT

John Lennon: Recording of unreleased song up for auction in Denmark

The rare audio track was made in Denmark more than 50 years ago, months before The Beatles split. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lXuORS

Taliban: Afghanistan bank boss warns sector near collapse

The head of one of Afghanistan's biggest banks says the country's financial sector is near collapse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uiWC7l

Homeworking helps careers, say majority of women

Just over half of women think working from home will help advance their careers, says a survey for the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XXRud6

What it's like to be a nine-year-old in a vaccine clinical trial

Twins Evan and Lizzy are enrolled in Pfizer's vaccine trial for children between ages five and 11. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CQUCWJ

Remembering Babyn Yar and Ukraine's forgotten 'Holocaust by Bullets'

The country is still grappling with how to remember one of the worst massacres of World War Two. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m6SseS

London Marathon: The man hoping to skip over the finish line

Rajinder Singh, aka the ‘Skipping Sikh’, is taking part in this year’s London Marathon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ETutbT

Can a love coach help you find a man by Christmas?

It's a multi-billion-dollar industry and one that makes bold promises. Do love coaches actually deliver? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XTwNOM

Green investing: How your savings can fight climate change

Campaigners say you should see your money as a secret superpower that can help save the planet from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39GjtjF

The race to replace persistent chemicals in our homes

Why widely-used PFAS coatings found on objects like frying pans and raincoats are in the spotlight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3F7MEdY

Most teenagers willing to have Covid jab - study

The findings come from one of the first surveys asking young people, rather than parents, their views. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CO1Ef1

Newspaper headlines: 'Fuel firms cash in' and Army called up amid crisis

Tuesday's papers lead with news that the Army is now on standby to assist with fuel deliveries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EWimKS

Writer's block, betrayal and tremolo guitars: The making of Billie Eilish's Bond theme

Billie Eilish, Finneas and Johnny Marr discuss the making of the No Time To Die theme song. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39OJZqR

Labour conference: Party promises to bring back neighbourhood policing

The shadow home secretary says Labour will "tackle anti-social behaviour" if the party wins power. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uozcNJ

The testimony that convicted R. Kelly

Several women said the R&B superstar had attacked them and forced them into humiliating sex acts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3APgUrc

Fuel supply: Army put on standby to ease pressure on petrol stations

Military drivers are being trained so they are ready to be deployed if necessary, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3okL7Lk

Germany election: Coalition talks begin after close election

The election is over but months of talks are just getting started to see who will be chancellor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i8V3DN

Coronavirus: Social distancing to end in shops and theatres

However, ministers have not halted the 1m social distancing rule for hospitality venues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XXjBsU

Labour conference: Comrade Bercow makes debut

The former Commons Speaker picks up the left's lingo as he appears at his new party's event in Brighton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3if30Yq

R. Kelly found guilty in sex trafficking trial

After decades of abuse allegations, singer R. Kelly found guilty on all counts in sex trafficking trial from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZDzqFt

Sabina Nessa: Man charged with teacher's murder

The 28-year-old primary school teacher was found dead in a south-east London park. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3F0sZwy

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Why are hundreds of aid trucks stranded?

The UN says hundreds of trucks have not returned from Tigray and it's affecting the flow of aid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39EcRSC

Manta rays inspire new device to filter microplastics

Wastewater plants release microplastics into the environment, but could manta rays hold the key to a solution? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AF3BcZ

Styling a better future for black models at fashion week

How one model and one massive fashion show agency are making life a bit more beautiful for black models. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o6b5SV

In rural Afghanistan, a family welcomes Taliban rule

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen travels to Helmand province, a month after the hardline Islamists took control. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zJ193V

Dalai Lama backs bid to save Edinburgh cafe he inspired

Reka Gawa opened the Himalaya Cafe after a chance meeting with the spiritual leader almost 20 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m03ClI

Can football-playing robots beat the World Cup winners by 2050?

The robot football league that is hoping to eventually beat the best human team in the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lVHqsS

Labour conference: Party to unveil plan to scrap business rates

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves will promise a fairer property tax in a speech to Labour's conference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EMNInc

San Marino votes to legalise abortion in referendum

Over three quarters of voters approved changes to the total ban on abortion in the European enclave. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o9Gwvr

The Papers: Army may deliver fuel amid petrol 'shambles'

Monday's papers are dominated by reports that soldiers could be called upon to deliver petrol to stations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m315XL

Ryder Cup: Thomas, Garcia & DeChambeau feature in best shots from final day

Justin Thomas, Sergio Garcia and Bryson DeChambeau all feature in the best shots of the final day as USA regain the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zIV1bU

Switzerland same-sex marriage: Two-thirds of voters back yes

Nearly two-thirds have voted yes to the proposal, already law in most of western Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o8hDjT

US regain Ryder Cup with crushing win over Europe

The United States regain the Ryder Cup and are set to end up beating Europe by a record score at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ES2SYl

Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham: Spurs 'overrun and embarrassed' in north London derby

Tottenham suffered an embarrassing 3-1 defeat in the north London derby, as Harry Kane failed to end his beginning-of-the-season goal drought. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39GmMr6

Ryder Cup: Bryson DeChambeau eagles the first hole after 'ridiculous' 364-yard drive

Watch as Bryson DeChambeau eagles the first hole after a ''ridiculous'' 364-yard drive on the final day of the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ANkToc

UK suspends competition law to boost fuel supplies

The government is suspending competition law to allow oil companies to work together to deliver fuel to filling stations in urgent need of supplies after days of panic buying from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iajSPY

'Arteta could be next Wenger' - Arsenal boss reflects on 'special day'

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reflects on "special day" after watching his side crush Spurs at the Emirates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39LxHzv

Arsenal 5-0 Manchester City: Brilliant Gunners sweep past visitors to go top

Arsenal reaffirm their title credentials with a classy 5-0 win over Manchester City at Meadow Park to go top of the Women's Super League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WePewZ

Europe thrash Team World to win Laver Cup for fourth time

Europe win the Laver Cup for the fourth consecutive time as Andrey Rublev and Alexander Zverev beat Reilly Opelka and Denis Shapovalov in the doubles to complete a dominant 14-1 victory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zIFxEP

Afghanistan: Taliban ban Helmand barbers from trimming beards

The hardline group says anyone cutting beards will be punished as it breaches their reading of Islamic law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lY5Cek

Aberdeen scientists develop ice stupas for Himalayan water crisis

Aberdeen scientists are developing ice stupa technology, invented by Indian engineer Sonam Wangchuk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ALWv6v

Suranne Jones unveils 'Gentleman Jack' sculpture

Anne Lister's life was dramatised in the television series Gentleman Jack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XPlZkO

Former marine completes unsupported Atlantic row

Dave 'Dinger' Bell arrives on land in Cornwall after leaving New York 119 days ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y06pDq

Young more likely to pray than over-55s - survey

Some 51% of 18 to 34-year-olds in the UK pray at least once a month, a new survey suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EU9O7u

Rwanda genocide 'kingpin' Théoneste Bagosora dies in prison

Bagosora was serving a 35-year sentence for his role in the massacre of 800,000 people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i5DPqU

London Marathon 2021: Student runs with Essex bone marrow donor 'who saved my life'

A student says it will be "so special" to do the London Marathon alongside her bone marrow donor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XZ5bIA

Nuclear weapons: Explained in numbers

Reality Check takes a look at the facts and figures behind the world's nuclear weapons from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EVjbnd

Climate change: How to measure a shrinking glacier

Scientists warn that under the current melting rate even major glaciers are at risk of disappearing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AMloir

Your pictures on the theme of 'new beginnings'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o9WJAW

In love with the Resistance: My mother-in-law's war

Researching family history, Rosie Whitehouse uncovered a story of Protestants and Jews uniting against the Nazis in a French town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kJqS8d

Bake Off meets Brassed Off - how a community bakery became a showstopper

A new stage musical tells the story of how a Liverpool bakery sparked a neighbourhood fightback. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kJstLf

COP26: What is the Glasgow climate conference and why is it important?

A crucial climate change summit is being held in the UK- who's going and what's at stake? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zynvc3

Letter from Africa: The wonders of Somali cuisine and a taste of home

Ethiopian and Eritrean food is well known globally, but this is your chance to discover Somali cooking. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZnCOUI

Usyk stuns Joshua to win heavyweight titles by unanimous decision

Oleksandr Usyk is the new unified heavyweight world champion after dethroning Anthony Joshua with an incredible performance in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lXpFJQ

Hauliers and poultry workers to get temporary visas

Some 10,500 foreign lorry drivers and poultry workers will be able to work in the UK until Christmas Eve. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WdNnIX

Labour conference: Tax private schools to help poorer children, says Starmer

Labour will end the charitable status of private schools in England, saying it will raise £1.7bn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39FpWvg

'It's what we dream for' - brilliant Bees hold Liverpool and spoil Salah's big moment

It was described as a "wild ride" and a "crazy game" as Brentford defied the odds to come from behind to draw with Liverpool. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AKoXWe

Channel 4 goes off air after 'technical problem'

A still from a programme was shown for about 25 minutes before normal broadcasting resumed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ucvJ4C

Britain's Okolie retains WBO cruiserweight title with third-round knockout

Britain's Lawrence Okolie retains his world cruiserweight title with a comfortable third-round knockout of Dilan Prasovic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EQZgFY

Watch: Paul Casey holes 'perfect' shot from 105 yards

Watch Paul Casey hole a "perfect" shot from 105 yards on the 14th hole on day two of the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oma1dV

Global Citizen Live: Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran feature in 24-hour concert

The Global Citizen: Live festival will see performances from more than 60 artists in six continents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kN89IZ

Viola Beach: Memorial to band unveiled in Warrington

A memorial to Warrington band Viola Beach, who died with their manager in a car crash, is unveiled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AGNawF

Labour conference: People assume Sir Keir Starmer is a posh bloke - top aide

Don't be fooled by the Labour leader's knighthood, his adviser tells an audience of Love Island fans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XRgUsN

Brentford come from behind twice to hold Liverpool in thriller

Yoane Wissa scores a late equaliser as Brentford hold Liverpool to a draw in a thrilling encounter at the Brentford Community Stadium. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i3qUG8

Conversion therapy delay frustrates campaigners

A public consultation over the terms of a forthcoming conversion therapy ban has been delayed by a month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kCPcs1

Attacked by a hyena: My advice for a fellow victim

Nine-year-old Rodwell Nkomazana lost an eye, his nose, and his upper lip when he was mauled by a hyena. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XJb5wY

McIlroy left out of Ryder Cup session for first time

Rory McIlroy is left out of a Ryder Cup session for the first time in his career after losing both his matches on Friday's opening day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CLP4g8

Ros Atkins On… Germany’s Election Explained

Ros Atkins explains how Germany’s election works, the candidates and the issues at stake. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i84lQu

Switzerland to hold referendum on same-sex marriage

Voters in Switzerland go to the polls this Sunday to decide whether to allow same-sex marriage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AGx9aa

A look back at some of the most awkward moments at conference

From Theresa May's incident-strewn speech in 2017 to Tony Blair sweating through his shirt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39DlUmQ

Week in pictures: 18 - 24 September 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u8A5d2

Climate change: Whisper it cautiously... there's been progress in run up to COP26

Pledges made at the UN have lifted hopes for the Glasgow summit, but some major questions remain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EQPROD

La Palma volcano: Visual guide to what happened

A series of maps and charts explaining what happened after an eruption in the Spanish Canary Islands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XWOgGA

Labour: Has Sir Keir Starmer stood by his pledges?

As Sir Keir prepares for his first in-person conference as leader, we look at the promises he has made. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EIC1hk

Can green energy power Africa's future?

Energy access is a big issue for businesses in Africa, but can the continent go green as well? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZuT5Y9

200-year-old palm comes down in Edinburgh Botanics renovations

The 60ft tree is too big to be removed from a hot house in renovations at Edinburgh's Botanic Gardens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3F0ntKi

Sustainable fashion: From the red carpet to our wardrobes?

Hannah Peel wore a sustainable dress to the Mercury Awards - but is the fashion industry changing? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zEAwx8

The Papers: 'Petrol panic' as 'transport chaos spreads'

Dominating Saturday's front pages is the ongoing supply chain crisis - and No 10's plans to tackle it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39BGzru

Boy, 12, dies after being injured at Tamworth Snow Dome

The Health and Safety Executive has been informed of the incident in Tamworth, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39AAxY9

Angela Rayner pledges fair pay talks between workers and bosses

Deputy party leader Angela Rayner will open Labour's conference with the party's offer to workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u8DKb1

Meng Wanzhou: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row

After almost three years, Huawei's chief financial officer has had a US extradition request against her blocked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3COK3Uh

Prince Andrew's lawyers accept he was served with US case papers

Virginia Giuffre is claiming damages from Prince Andrew over allegations he sexually assaulted her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AEPi8o

Elon Musk says he and partner Grimes are semi-separated

The SpaceX founder said that their work had seen them spending significant amounts of time apart. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lYHLei

R. Kelly trial: A look at the key moments as jury deliberates

The five-week trial heard harrowing details of abuse and assault. Here are the key moments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i1UX12

Sabina Nessa: Hundreds pay respects at London vigil

The vigil at Pegler Square is not far from where a wanted suspect was captured on CCTV. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AJyLQr

LGBT freshers: 'I worried University of Oxford wouldn't accept me'

New LGBT students share their hopes and concerns as analysis reveals the extra challenges they face. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ACtWIt

Tom Felton: Harry Potter star collapses during celebrity golf match

The actor, 34, is carried off a golf course after collapsing during a celebrity match in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zCW2Cr

Homeless in London: 'People pretend they are not there'

Photographer Anthony Dawton has been documenting London's homeless population during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nZ8MB7

Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis rehearsing without hearing music

Rose Ayling-Ellis and her dance partner Giovanni Pernice prepare for their first live performance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i1qW1o

The Magic Circle appoints its youngest, and first female, president

Megan Swann, who does "environmental magic" is now the most senior magician in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i1yWPY

Singapore migrant workers are still living in Covid lockdown

The workers in Singapore are enduring one of the longest Covid confinement periods in the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u9wRpD

Restaurants set to be banned from withholding staff tips

The government is set to make it illegal for hospitality bosses to withhold tips from their workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zBJYkK

Covid: Cancer backlog could take a decade to clear

Research identifies 20,000 missing patients in England - and warns more staff and equipment are needed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zrtn6R

Migrants freezing to death on Belarus-Poland border

The BBC finds stranded migrants facing sub-zero temperatures amid a row between Poland and Belarus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u60U1D

Gabby Petito case: FBI issues arrest warrant for boyfriend Brian Laundrie

The indictment says Brian Laundrie used a debit card that did not belong to him after her death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XO35Lm

Seven out of ten win benefits challenges at tribunal

More than 287,000 people in three years overturn initial government decision. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lMQvE8

Stop knocking down buildings, say engineers

Britain’s top engineers are urging the government to stop buildings being demolished. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XOPPGG

The Papers: Fuel shortage warning and Sussex and the City

The arrest of a man on suspicion of the murder of Sabina Nessa also makes many of Friday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39Ewo5n

Labour conference: Party pledges to cap foreign sales of new homes

The party will set out the plan at its annual conference, arguing it will help first-time buyers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zBum0D

R Kelly lawyer compares him to Martin Luther King

The defence makes its final arguments in the singer's sex-abuse trial before the jury retires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XEuq2m

Why are so many Haitians at the US-Mexico border?

Thousands of migrants are at the Texas-Mexico border. Here's what we know about why they are coming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o6t9MD

Sabina Nessa: Murder arrest as police issue CCTV appeal

A 38-year-old is arrested in Lewisham as police release a CCTV image of a man they are searching for. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39wGGob

Ministers examining how to fill food sector labour shortages

The government said it is "looking at options" to deal with labour shortages ahead of Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zBLR0E

RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 3's Victoria Scone on making herstory

Racers, start your engines. We're saying "hello, hello, hello" to the queens of season three. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lSIuO2

Meghan and Harry make New York appearance

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited 9/11 memorial sites during their Big Apple trip. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CINJXI

Earliest definitive evidence of people in Americas

Scientists have found evidence that humans reached the Americas earlier than previously thought. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i1U88i

Covid: Pandemic evictions, and US booster jabs approved

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XRlpn1

Alex Salmond inquiry leaks being investigated by police

The leaks relate to the Scottish government's inquiry into harassment allegations against the former first minister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zKmVV7

Johnson asks Morrison to ease quarantine rules for families of England's Ashes players

Prime Minister Boris Johnson asks Australian counterpart Scott Morrison to ease coronavirus quarantine rules so that families of England cricketers can travel for this winter's Ashes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EN6nzw

Victorian ticket ledger found at March railway station

The luggage ledger dates back to April 1885, when the railway station opened. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u4m3Jo

'It's been a long time waiting' - everything you need to know about 43rd Ryder Cup

Three years after Europe regained the Ryder Cup in Paris, the US finally have their opportunity to avenge that thrashing in front of a partisan home crowd in Wisconsin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hZoatb

Evergrande: Shares in crisis-hit firm jump as debt deadline looms

The debt-laden developer is due to make a $83.5m interest payment on an overseas bond on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZiJP9j

US approves Covid booster jabs for some older and at-risk Americans

The move applies to Americans over 65 who were vaccinated with Pfizer, and those at high Covid risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o3lxKP

Aukus pact: France and US seek to mend rift

The deal caused outrage in France, which lost a contract to build submarines for Australia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ABMatL

Angry scenes at Haiti airport as deported migrants arrive

The US is flying migrants out of a Texas border town where 13,000 have gathered in makeshift camps. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u3xMI9

Air pollution: Even worse than we thought - WHO

The WHO is slashing recommended maximum limits of key pollutants as evidence of danger mounts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zsIr09

'Side-eying Chloe' Clem to sell iconic meme as NFT

The image of Chloe Clem could fetch her tens of thousands of dollars at auction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EIY9bu

Grim echoes of history in images of Haitians at US-Mexico border

Pictures of border officers rounding up black men have drawn comparisons to US slave patrols. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CDUFFu

Covid-19: New allergic reactions to hair dye reported

Scientists at Imperial College London are now researching a link between Covid-19 and new allergies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CHRIUl

Angela Merkel: What will Germans miss about the chancellor?

BBC Europe editor Katya Adler takes a road trip to find out how Germans will remember their chancellor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CEozta

Johnson and Biden: Contrasting characters do business

No major gaffes and progress on climate change on PM's US trip but a trade deal remains a distant prospect. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hUuVMY

Energy firms' collapse hits 1.5 million customers

Several energy suppliers, such as Avro Energy and Green, have gone bust in recent weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lOXZH1

Covid debt: A baby, job loss - and now eviction

Tenants are being evicted due to rent arrears built up during the pandemic, an investigation finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u1t5ii

Extremists using video-game chats to spread hate

Campaigners say including extremist narratives among everyday conversations can be a pathway to radicalisation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZpiSAX

The Papers: 'Winter of woe' and France rift deepens

The ongoing gas crisis and France's anger over a new UK-US-Australia military pact make the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zin857

Time for humanity to grow up on climate, says PM

The world is approaching a critical turning point, Boris Johnson will warn the UN's General Assembly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kvIXGr

Labour conference: Keir Starmer sets out what he stands for in essay

The Labour leader writes 11,500 words on how he would change the UK, ahead of his party conference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XOG2jL

Food firms warn of panic-buying this Christmas

Empty supermarket shelves may become commonplace as labour shortages bite, industry bodies say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nV9T4z

Afghanistan: Second email data breach by MoD uncovered

The Ministry of Defence apologises again as it emerges dozens were mistakenly copied in to another email. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uaS5Uo

COP 26: How much is the developing world getting to fight climate change?

Are rich countries living up to their climate promises to the developing world? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AJIdDD

German elections: Businesses face future without Merkel

Many companies in Germany are focused on short-term survival in the hope of medium-term revival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nVfdoP

Fifa 22 soundtrack: Why getting on it is a 'bucket list' moment

This is what it means to young artists to be featured on the playlist for the latest Fifa game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lFqMO4

CEO Secrets: 'In my business, you eat what you kill'

Music executive Riki Bleau shares his business advice for our CEO Secrets series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zuLAg0

President Biden urges unity in first UN speech amid tensions with allies

Joe Biden called for cooperation in his first speech as US president to the UN General Assembly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3At5h9i

Taliban ask to speak at UN General Assembly in New York

The group wants to address world leaders, weeks after ousting Afghanistan's former government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ktTnXj

Life at 50C: Heat hitting home in Australia

Cities like Sydney are already experiencing extremely hot days because of climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EEhgDo

Old PPE masks find new life fighting plastic waste

All schools and colleges in Cornwall will be given litter pickers made from old hospital masks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39pCoPk

Seaside suburb inspires worldwide photo collaboration

Photographers around the world worked together on a seafront exhibition in Portobello, Edinburgh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Cu4TI8

Overprescribing of medicines must stop, says government

Some prescribed treatments are unnecessary and even harmful, says government-commissioned report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ksefxV

'No clear end to HS2 cost and delays' say MPs

The Public Accounts Committee is "increasingly alarmed" about key parts of the rail project. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39sVKDf

Surrogacy on the rise in England and Wales

The number of parents having a baby this way has nearly quadrupled in the last decade, figures show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EDb1Qr

GCSE media studies to cover Rashford's food campaign

Pupils will learn how social media can make an impact, by studying the player's campaign work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AJGyhn

Major record labels could face competition inquiry

The competition watchdog has been asked whether major record labels are distorting the market. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lO6IJf

The Papers: UK-US trade deal speculation and energy bill fears

The focus is on the future of UK-US trade after the Washington DC meeting between Boris Johnson and Joe Biden. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AvwUPh

Gabby Petito: Body found in Wyoming is missing 'van life' blogger

A coroner says the 22-year-old's death was a homicide but gives no details as to how she died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zugYeJ

Boris Johnson and Joe Biden meet at White House

The talks between the UK prime minister and US president come as a possible trade pact is considered. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nVO19a

Sharon Graham: Unite leader to skip Labour conference

Sharon Graham insists she is not snubbing party leader Keir Starmer but it's a matter of priorities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2W0oYX3

Museum of the Year: Colchester gallery Firstsite wins £100,000 prize

Alongside top exhibitions, its café became a canteen offering free school meals during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kpKOwC

Harry Styles haunts Noel Gallagher with win at Ivor Novello Awards

It's eight years after Noel Gallagher praised the event because "clowns like One Direction" don't win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CBbmkW

Covid-19: Drop in mask wearing on public transport, and men caught sneaking into KFC during lockdown

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xy6rBR

Gabby Petito: FBI searches fiancé Brian Laundrie's home

Police say Brian Laundrie, who vanished earlier this month, is a "person of interest". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VTHVuq

Climate reporting reaches melting point

A trip to a melting glacier will shape how the BBC's new climate editor reports on climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EMbLCW

A year in Calais: One migrant’s year-long attempt to cross the Channel

The BBC followed Iranian migrant Alex, as he tried to cross from France to the UK with a smuggler. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lG4WtH

Can compost help change capitalism?

John Cossham wants more people to take up composting to encourage a circular economy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lHkxJt

Nasa selects landing site for Moon rover mission

The space agency will send a rover to look for water-ice near a crater at the Moon's South Pole. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lC0RXm

The torso in the Thames: A 20-year mystery

Twenty years ago, a young African boy was murdered and his torso was dumped in the Thames. It's the longest unsolved child murder case in the recent history of the Metropolitan Police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hRwL19

Sex Education: Isaac actor George Robinson gets intimate about disability

George Robinson on subverting expectations as Isaac - the Netflix show's first disabled character. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nQ5qjA

The mother and son who waited 58 years for a hug

Calvin Barrett flies from the US to the UK to meet his "Ma" after tracing her through a DNA test. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kxqGZH

Twitch hate raids: Minority streamers have 'a target on their back'

Streamers tell Newsbeat about the targeted hate they get and what they want Twitch to do about it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39pB6E1

How 'nerd' culture powered through the pandemic

Meet the online content creators beating the odds to build successful careers from their passions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hQf4iG

Miscarriage: Call to give women sick pay before 24 weeks

An MP wants women and their partners to get three days' sick pay if a pregnancy ends before 24 weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nX6BOx

Royals recall Duke of Edinburgh's mustard joke

Duke of Cambridge reveals Prince Philip's mustard-squirting antics in a poignant BBC documentary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CtIieW

Texas abortion: Doctor sued in first known challenges of new law

The cases against a doctor who admitted to performing an abortion are the first known lawsuits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EBDIx7

Children face 'agonising' waits for mental health care

Data from half England's specialist services found a fifth have waited more than 12 weeks in the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39laBQn

Community in race to buy remotest mainland pub

Locals are facing a challenge from potential private buyers to purchase The Old Forge in Knoydart. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CuGJxh

Increase climate change commitments, Boris Johnson to urge Joe Biden

Boris Johnson is meeting US President Joe Biden in the Oval Office in Washington DC on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CAYbQZ

Wally the wandering walrus is spotted in Iceland

The 800kg mammal had not been seen for more than three weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nQgzkp

The Papers: Gas crisis 'spirals' and 'sleepover massacre'

Continuing concerns over soaring gas prices dominate Tuesday's newspaper front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Auc6HE

Pimlico Plumbers sold to US firm Neighborly

The deal will see founder Charlie Mullins offload his 90% stake in the group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tX2gf4

CBeebies: Channel appoints George Webster as new host

The appointment of 20-year-old George Webster prompts praise on social media from viewers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EA5nOO

Probe launched into Afghan interpreter data breach

More than 250 people seeking relocation to the UK were mistakenly copied in to an email from the MoD. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hOV7Zk

Rich nations must increase climate support funds, says Boris Johnson

The UK prime minister says he is "increasingly frustrated" at support offered to poorer countries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lC4qgm

'Why Chelsea's title charge already looks hard to stop'

The Premier League title race is only just getting started, but Chelsea are seriously impressive right now, says MOTD2 pundit Alan Shearer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nPBIew

Canary Islands: Spanish PM arrives amid volcano eruption

Pedro Sanchez has arrived on La Palma where a volcanic eruption has forced evacuations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Cphpc0

Emmy Awards 2021: The Crown and Ted Lasso win big

Netflix drama The Crown and Apple TV Plus comedy Ted Lasso were the stars of the Emmy Award. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EyAMBn

Climate pledges tough to secure before COP26 summit, PM warns

Boris Johnson says he has a "six out of 10" chance of securing pledges before the COP26 conference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39lncD0

The papers: Energy firms seek support and 'goodbye Greavsie'

The fallout from the ongoing gas crisis and the death of footballer Jimmy Greaves feature on the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lE2P9J

Gabby Petito: Body matching missing woman found in Wyoming

Crews searching for the missing Florida woman have found a body in a national park, the FBI says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tVTwpj

Emmy Awards 2021: The Crown and Ted Lasso among early winners

The 73rd Emmy Awards are currently taking place in Los Angeles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zspafk

Football agent Aidy Ward broke rules by targeting minors

Aidy Ward also tried to involve his then-client Raheem Sterling in a bid to attract an underage player. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zoDR32

MP Rosie Duffield says public women always thinking about security

Rosie Duffield says she will not be attending Labour's conference because of fears about her safety. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lDUpiD

My husband and son fought in Afghanistan - it changed all of us

America's two decades in Afghanistan impacted those who served - and the families waiting at home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lxSE6w

My dad, held hostage in Iran

London-based baker Elika Ashoori is campaigning to bring her father home from jail in Iran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nIGDy2

Street dreams of Nairobi dance crew hoping to beat the odds

A group of street dancers in Nairobi, Kenya, struggle against the odds to become celebrities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CrDyq3

Giving birth under the Taliban

Pregnant women, new mothers and infants are bearing the brunt of a worsening healthcare crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ew3YsB

Can apps manage our chronic health conditions?

A Swedish tech firm has created an app to help alleviate people's joint pain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lDOev8

Canada election: What you need to know about the campaign

Canadians are voting on Monday and Justin Trudeau's party faces a stiff challenge to retain power. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tTiype

Aukus: France pulls out of UK defence talks amid row

Paris is angry after Australia cancelled a submarine contract in favour of a deal with the UK and US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XAiuz8

Gas price rise: Government considering loans for energy firms

Boris Johnson says market forces should be "very swift" in resolving issues caused by recent gas price increases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EvTNEp

Folic acid to be added to UK flour to help prevent birth defects

It is estimated that fortifying flour with folic acid could prevent up to 200 birth defects a year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39qZ2H3

Killamarsh deaths: Man arrested after four bodies found

A murder investigation is under way after the bodies were discovered in Killamarsh, Derbyshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ex0mqe

Russia election: Putin's party heads for victory amid vote fraud claims

The pro-Kremlin United Russia party is on course to win amid allegations of fraud. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tWocXQ

UK energy company seeks funds to stay afloat

Bulb, the UK's sixth largest energy provider, is seeking funds due to price rises in wholesale gas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tUWvi7

Volcano on Canary Island La Palma erupts, spewing ash and lava into national park

Video shows the volcano, on La Palma, spewing ash and lava in its first major eruption since 1971. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zt4gg1

Truss hails Aukus defence pact amid French criticism

The deal will make the UK safer and could create hundreds of jobs, the new foreign secretary says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CoO1m5

SpaceX: Inspiration4 amateur astronauts return to Earth after three days

The four amateur astronauts landed safely in the Atlantic Ocean after three days orbiting Earth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hLhfUA

Emmy Awards 2021: 7 things to know ahead of the ceremony

That's one possibility at this year's event, where Ted Lasso and The Crown are among other nominees. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CtCRwm

Turkmenistan: Getting Covid in a land where no cases officially exist

People in Turkmenistan are struggling to get treatment in a system that denies there are any cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nIOtHW

UK security planning loose and lacks oversight, MPs and peers say

Events in Afghanistan highlighted "serious weaknesses" in the government's approach, a committee says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tTCacT

Sickle cell: 'Did our son have to die to change things?'

It's the fastest-growing genetic condition in the UK but some feel the illness, which mostly affects black people, isn't taken seriously. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XxV7pU

Afghanistan: The 'shattered dreams' of the Ariana cabin crew

The BBC's Lyse Doucet meets the female crew of Afghanistan's national airline, who are in hiding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XDePAu

Morgan Bullock makes professional debut in Riverdance

Morgan Bullock from Richmond, Virginia, joins the UK touring company of the acclaimed Irish dance show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XvCkLX

The link between climate change, seaweed and ice cream

Seaweed production has been affected by warming seas – this is how farmers are adapting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tOEthm

Baby squirrel abandoned on Cambridge patio bonds with carer

The squirrel, named Paquito, formed an unexpected friendship with his temporary carer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zh0UNi

Nadine Dorries: Best-selling author, nurse, reality star and, now, cabinet minister

Mistrusted by some in the arts, the new culture secretary is said by a colleague to be "up for the fight". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3knpw2C

Fake Paralympians boss: 'I didn't know about cheating'

The man fined for sending non-disabled athletes to the Sydney Paralympics breaks his silence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ezx9v8

Should schools retain online parents' evenings?

Parents and teachers seem to agree it is the number one innovation worth keeping post-lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hL0yIR

Canada election: Why it’s easier to vote in Canada than the US

Things like advanced voting and federally-run elections make it easier for Canadians to vote. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nJHcrp

Migrants in Texas: Thousands moved to processing centres

More than 10,000 people have gathered under a bridge in Del Rio, a Texas border town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nKpjIO

Get an Eiffel of this performer walking the line in Paris

Nathan Paulin walks along a 70m (230ft) high slackline attached to an iconic French landmark. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3An6m2h

Students must have say over online learning - regulator

The higher education regulator says students must have a say on how much of their teaching is online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zi8reB

The papers: Truss 'wades into row' and plea for calm over gas prices

The foreign secretary intervening in a row over the UK's new defence pact is among the lead stories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z4PTC9

Strictly champ Oti Mabuse goes for hat-trick with rugby star Ugo Monye

Oti Mabuse and Ugo Monye's rivals include the show's first all-male pair - John Whaite and Johannes Radebe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CrNgJ0

Boxer Amir Khan removed from US flight

The Briton was asked to leave the plane at Newark airport after a reported row over face coverings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tZm5SX

Shocked Dudley couple find python hiding in bedroom

The couple say they have no idea how the 5ft female python got into their home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zsS9Qs

Covid-19: Holiday surge expected and calculator that spots most at risk

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nLu3hA

Holiday surge expected after travel rules change

Travel agents report a rise in bookings after the amber list is scrapped and testing rules are eased. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nIXosR

Gas price rises prompt urgent government talks

There are concerns the high price of wholesale gas could have a far-reaching impact on the economy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XlKINr

Unpaid state pension: 'I'm disgusted by delays'

Thousands of people who have turned 66 have not been paid their state pensions and they are furious. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hJws8y

Ros Atkins On… the ethics of Covid booster jabs

Ros Atkins looks at the ethics of Western countries rolling out Covid booster jabs while millions globally remain unvaccinated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kiuAFq

Afghanistan: The escape of the whirling dancer

How the only female whirling dancer in Afghanistan made it out of Kabul. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CqQ9K3

Planes turned into graffiti canvasses by street artist

Street artist Jim Vision had an idea for what to do with planes that have ended their flying days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nPd4el

Week in pictures: 11 - 17 September 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39h3vfK

Climate change: Should green campaigners put more pressure on China to slash emissions?

UK activists have protested on the M25, but should they instead be picketing China's embassy? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Crlpsm

Strictly Come Dancing: 15 things we learned from the stars of 2021

A round-up of 15 things we learned from this year's Strictly Come Dancing celebrities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AxQhH6

Lib Dem conference: Sir Ed Davey gambles on targeting Tories

The Lib Dems are facing a battle to get heard at their online conference but they are in good spirits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tQ6QeS

German elections: How Angela Merkel changed her country

Young people have never known another leader, and many worry for the future as old certainties shift. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i2RW0v

Muriel Gardiner: The heiress who saved countless lives

Muriel Gardiner's courage fighting fascism in Austria inspired an Oscar-winning film. Who was she? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XqsXg7

More than half of Department for Transport cars still diesel

Figures show the department in charge of the transition away from diesel still relies on the fuel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tRwwYL

US millionaire Robert Durst found guilty of murder

Durst was convicted of killing his best friend Susan Berman in 2000, and is likely to die in prison. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nL6163

Covid calculator spots people vulnerable despite jabs

An online tool could help doctors identify those who would benefit from boosters or early therapy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lyl4xj

The papers: Holiday bookings 'surge' and gas price rises

A boom in holiday bookings following a change to England's travel rules is among the stories leading the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tRybNK

Pele: Brazil football legend 'recovering well' says daughter

Brazilian legend Pele is "recovering well" from a recent operation, his daughter says. after media reports he had been readmitted to intensive care. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EwhjkD

Aukus: France recalls envoys after security pact row

The "exceptional decision" follows a pact between Australia, the US and UK, which scuppered a French deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lDqK9i

Ronapreve: 'Most vulnerable' to get new Covid drug next week

Antibody therapy Ronapreve, given to Donald Trump, will be given to eligible NHS patients in hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zfL0CF

US admits Kabul drone strike killed civilians

A US inquiry has found a drone strike in Kabul in late August killed 10 innocent people, a US official says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zeFLTS

Mad cow disease found on Somerset farm

Officials say there is no current risk to public health from the infection, known as mad cow disease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ElGrum

The big problem of building waste and how to tackle it

How better technology and regulation could cut the waste generated by the construction industry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xv8xmg

Gen Z battles to bring back unions, one Starbucks at a time

Younger Americans are reviving US labour activism amid stagnant wages and Covid hardship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AnuZvW

Lil Nas X: Is the rapper the defining star of his generation?

The rapper has subverted hip-hop with his LGBT-positive lyrics, while dominating critics on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kjEoiF

Oasis Knebworth 1996: 'We had no fear'

Noel Gallagher on the new film marking 25 years since his old band's era-defining gigs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Cox4IL

Party political conferences: What to expect this year

Our guide to what conferences are, when and where they're taking place, and what's likely to happen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nEXcLb

Jamie Campbell: We need more stories from outside London

A new film tells the story of a boy who lives on a council estate and is obsessed with drag. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nGzGgY

Canada federal election: The man who could topple Trudeau

The new Conservative leader has tied Justin Trudeau in the polls with a pitch to moderate voters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EoX2xk

Long Covid less common than feared - ONS study

One in 40 people has some long-lasting symptoms, Office for National Statistics data suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XqYeiZ

The Wanted's Tom Parker: 'I'm not paying attention to cancer'

"The more you pay attention to it, the more the cancer has control of you," says The Wanted star. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CirBmD

'I’m constantly worried about being evicted'

Debt charity StepChange is calling for emergency support for renters who have fallen behind on payments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hFYZMe

Covid in Wales: Vaccine passport decision due on Friday

Pass plans not ruled out in Wales amid concern that it could be damaging for nightclub trade. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hFz0EH

The Papers: Double-jabbed 'holiday joy' and defence pact challenged

Changes to travel test rules and the fallout from the UK's submarine pact are among the front-page stories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AjKVPU

Lyra McKee: Two men charged with murder of journalist

The men, 21 and 33, have been charged over the shooting in Londonderry's Creggan estate in April 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z6qEj2

Andrew Neil: I was minority of one at GB News

The ex-BBC presenter who quit the channel says people can decide themselves if it is too right wing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AdxpND

Covid: Italy to require all workers to show 'green pass' certificate

New rules mean workers must show they are vaccinated, have tested negative, or recovered from Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lCeyG6

Reshuffle: Boris Johnson hands out dozens of junior roles

Boris Johnson moves more ministers as one ousted MP warns the new top team may lack experience. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ElxJfA

Afghanistan's singers flee Taliban violence

The BBC spoke with six singers who crossed to Pakistan illegally and are now living in hiding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AcSQOO

Sir Clive Sinclair: Computing pioneer dies aged 81

The inventor, entrepreneur and ZX Spectrum pioneer died at his London home following a long illness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hEOLLU

Father sues US school for cutting daughter's hair

The US man says his daughter's rights were violated when she had her her cut without permission. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kgEPKz

Sir Clive Sinclair: Tireless inventor ahead of his time

The prolific innovator invented the pocket calculator and the ill-fated Sinclair C5 electric car. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zh3hzy

Prince Philip's will to be secret for 90 years

A judge says he made the ruling, in line with other royal deaths, to protect the Queen's dignity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XB43KS

On the trail of fake medicine smugglers in Benin

Since the beginning of the pandemic, there’s been an increase in counterfeit drugs around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xmcmty

The 22-year-old who took on a housing giant and won

As a new report claims dilapidated housing can kill, the BBC meets an unlikely champion for tenants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Cf1igZ

Covid: The lives upended by Australia's sealed border

Eighteen months after Australia shut its border, people reveal tales of separation and despair. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EoCwgC

Alex Murdaugh: The hot shot US lawyer and the hit man

Months after his wife and son were found dead, police say a lawyer arranged a hit - on himself. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Em9mP3

Foreign students struggling to pay for UK university

The pandemic has made studying in the UK more expensive for some international students from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39abfjl

Call for investigation of menstrual changes after Covid jabs

There is no evidence of any impact on fertility - but research will help to counter false claims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lqxEyQ

Help: Channel 4 drama examines 'undervalued' care workers during pandemic

A new Channel 4 film starring Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham is set in the early days of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CiozyC

Most office workers will never return full-time, survey says

Most people do not believe workers will return to the office full-time, according to new YouGov research. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EpAyw8

The Papers: PM 'wields axe' as he 'lays ground for next election'

Thursday's front pages are dominated by Boris Johnson's major reshuffle of his cabinet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ChmZxe

Afghanistan: Life under Taliban rule one month on

Secunder Kermani looks at life in northern Afghanistan, four weeks after the militants seized power. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zfagcv

Covid-19: Pope puzzled about vaccine hesitancy in the Church

Pope Francis says most people at the Vatican are vaccinated except for a "small group". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ChB2CI

Microsoft's passwordless plans lets users switch to app-based login

Microsoft says users can delete all passwords from their accounts and use a different login system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Efo7Dj

UK, US and Australia launch landmark security pact

The three nations agree to share advanced technologies, including nuclear-powered submarine know-how. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lxuNEl

Manchester Arena Inquiry told police failed in response to bombing

Police "failed" in their response to the Manchester Arena attack in 2017, an inquiry hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xx1sSd

Cabinet reshuffle 2021: Who is in Boris Johnson's new cabinet?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reshuffles his cabinet for the first time since February 2020. Who's in it now? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ChldMw

Cabinet reshuffle: Losers, winners and challenges ahead

Our correspondents look at the legacy of those out of a job and the challenges facing their successors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nCC6NE

Liz Truss: Fast tracker who landed prime cabinet role

The life of the new foreign secretary, from left-wing parents to the top of the Conservative Party. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/397nRry

Cabinet reshuffle: Who's in and who's out?

The prime minister has fired a string of cabinet ministers in a major cabinet reshuffle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xl4toR

Who is Dominic Raab? Karate black-belt who is no stranger to controversy

The Conservative MP loses his job at the foreign office but becomes deputy PM and justice secretary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VJ0uS2

Nadine Dorries becomes new culture secretary

The MP for Mid Bedfordshire and former health minister replaces Oliver Dowden. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nxUVl3

Louise Minchin: BBC Breakfast bids presenter goodbye

One of BBC Breakfast's main presenters, Louise Minchin, has broadcast her final programme after 20 years of early morning alarm calls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hBvaMH

California recall: Democratic governor survives bid to oust him - US media

Gavin Newsom appears to have survived a rare state-wide vote to remove him with a clear majority. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tItDJD

TikTok: Social media giant to roll out support for users' mental health

The move comes as Instagram is facing fresh scrutiny over its impact on young people's wellbeing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YYQENh

Covid: Warning England could see big wave of hospitalisations

But government scientific advisers also say "light" restrictions could curb infections in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zmIfzP

Parents warn of tsunami of school-anxiety cases

Cases of crippling school anxiety preventing attendance are spiralling, support groups say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3huWYTa

Pennies back in production as cash is hoarded during Covid

No new 1p coins were made by The Royal Mint in 2018 and 2019 but returned to production last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39mwsXH

'I learned to read again to get a new job'

New research found that low levels of literacy costs workers an extra 18 months in lost earnings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hRipht

Gleision: Call for inquest into mining disaster 10 years on

The families of four miners who died when water flooded the Gleision drift mine say questions remain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/399SE70

Gleision: 'Guilt of surviving mine disaster with me forever'

A decade on from the Gleision mine disaster, two men who survived still carry the weight of the tragedy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/394evgl

Russian elections: How democratic are they?

Ahead of this week's elections many opposition candidates have been prevented from running. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zd8ubN

Pakistan: How to cool Karachi as temperatures rise

In Karachi, Pakistan, one entrepreneur is on a mission to plant urban forests to cope with rising temperatures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hyus2S

Call for South Asian bone marrow donors to save four-year-old

Esha Nadeswaran from London has leukaemia and needs a stem cell donor to save her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/398SJrO

Strictly Come Dancing: How Rose Ayling-Ellis will hear the music

EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis will become the show's first deaf contestant later this month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3z9fR3J

Hushpuppi - the Instagram influencer and international fraudster

How Nigerian Ramon Abbas went from a romance scammer to a so-called "Billionaire Gucci Master". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Cr9GdJ

CEO Secrets: 'You can run a business and have a baby'

Planning for a maternity leave when you're the boss of a fast-growing company. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nv1g0B

Miss Ireland 2021: First black winner 'proud' of crown

Pamela Uba moved to the country as a seven-year-old - now she's making history after taking the title. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YNMNCs

To Trump voters, chaos in Afghanistan 'another betrayal' by Biden

Democrats who turned to Trump in rural Kentucky see US withdrawal as proof Biden can't be trusted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C8Jpk0

Haiti PM Ariel Henry banned from leaving country amid murder inquiry

Charges are sought against Ariel Henry over alleged links with a suspect in the president's killing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nwHXUx

Faroe Islands: Anger over killing of 1,400 dolphins in one day

Hunting is under scrutiny after more than 1,400 dolphins were killed in one day - a reported record. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tDU9ns

The Papers: PM's 'plan for the worst' and 'back to panic stations'

Boris Johnson's strategy for tackling Covid during autumn and winter dominate Wednesday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AoB7E0

Afghanistan: Taliban leaders in bust-up at presidential palace, sources say

Taliban officials say the group's co-founder left Kabul after an argument over the interim government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nsoe8y

Met Gala 2021: Which celeb shone brightest on the red carpet?

After skipping last year because of coronavirus, celebrities went all out in the fashion stakes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tEmDNS

Apple iPhone 13 brings portrait mode for video

The portrait-mode style video setting can pull focus on its subjects automatically. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zhglFm

Life at 50C: The toxic gas flares fuelling Nigeria's climate change

Joy and her family are among 2m Nigerians living within 4km of a gas flare in Nigeria's oil-rich south. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nw14ya

Twenty years after 9/11, will al-Qaeda rise again?

Where is al-Qaeda 20 years after the 9/11 attacks - and could it re-emerge as a terror threat? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CaFTFI

Canada federal election: A look at the key numbers driving the campaign

A visual guide to the big issues in Canada's federal election, from climate to cost of living. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3923YSz

Green jobs: The new generation of workers making it work for them

Science editor David Shukman on three jobs in growing green industries, and what it's like to do them from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C8nCc9

Five things take to university - and one to avoid

Brighten up your accommodation, make friends and cook nicer meals with these handy items. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hwjPxr

Why even giant ships can't solve the shipping crisis

A shortage of vessels is hampering global trade and may lead to empty shelves before Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EeD3S5

Russia election: Opposition crushed ahead of managed polls

Exiled or disqualified, opposition voices warn of a government stitch-up in this week’s elections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hti58n

California recall election: Fact-checking Governor Newsom and his challengers

BBC News looks at some of the claims made by the governor and his challengers on the campaign trail. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tCmU3Q

Boris Johnson's mother, Charlotte Johnson Wahl, dies aged 79

Charlotte Johnson Wahl died "suddenly and peacefully" in London on Monday, according to a newspaper report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A9jus3

Great British Bake Off 2021 contestants revealed

A police detective, a retired midwife and a software developer are among this year's hopefuls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XqlopP

Scrap Covid tests for most travellers, says industry

The government has "choked off" travel trade and 70% of firms plan redundancies, says Abta. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Abnhou

The Papers: 'Jabs blitz' for winter as over-50s 'get boosters'

Many of the front pages focus on the expansion of the vaccine rollout as part of the PM's winter plan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tE2A1Z

'It was rolling back the years... with a little help from my mum' - how Townsend got his belief back

Andros Townsend credits his mum for the wonder strike which helps Everton beat Burnley and continues their unbeaten start to the season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3htkIqO

Andy Murray: Emma Raducanu's US Open win 'very special', says three-time Grand Slam winner

Emma Raducanu's "very special" US Open win has gives British tennis with a "huge opportunity" to attract more people to the sport, says winner Andy Murray. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nzCFb3

Tanya Fear: Missing Dr Who actress found safe in LA

Tanya Fear was reported missing by friends and family, who said she had not been seen since last week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/396JVm2

Liverpool star gives fan his kit after chance meeting while having X-rays

A "shocked" teenager met Liverpool's Harvey Elliott after they were both injured playing football. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Eblp1w

Climate change: World now sees twice as many days over 50C

BBC research finds the number of days passing 50C has doubled in the past 40 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tFE7JD

Taylor Swift: 'Lovely' pop star poses for selfies in Belfast

Wildest Dreams came true when the American pop princess visited the city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hwdEts

Covid jab rollout for 12 to 15-year-olds to start in schools in England

Parental consent will be sought for the programme for children aged 12 to 15, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3z7TmML

Afghan women hit back at Taliban with #DoNotTouchMyClothes campaign

Afghan women show off their traditional dress as black burqas spread under the Taliban. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/396bex4

UK-wide booster jab plan expected on Tuesday

The BBC understands it will focus on the over-50s, who will be offered a single dose of Pfizer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3z68JW4

Afghanistan crisis: Taliban kill civilians in resistance stronghold

The militants target civilians in Panjshir, the BBC finds, despite promises of restraint. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XdoJZx

Ashley Cain urges men dealing with depression to 'talk about it'

Ashley Cain urges men dealing with depression to 'talk about it' after the loss of his eight-month-old daughter to leukaemia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38Z1XGS

Festivals: Period facilities are needed at live events

Menstruating at lives event can be "dehumanising and daunting", festival-goers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A212kS

The first hate-crime attack after 9/11

The story of the first American to be killed in the backlash - a turbaned Sikh man in Arizona. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E7fcUt

India appointed three top women judges. Is it too early to celebrate?

Appointment of three women to India's Supreme Court is being hailed as a "historic moment". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CaoH3n

Kenyan influencers paid to take 'guerrilla warfare’ online

Shadowy financiers are closing down a once democratic space on Twitter for political debate in Kenya. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tyLYJb

The Biff, Chip and Kipper books adapted into TV show

From the classroom to the small screen; meet the actors playing Biff, Chip and Kipper. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39gFG7P

Garden photography reveals a world of hedgehogs and foxes

Ola Maddams used a remote camera to capture natural scenes in her garden. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lcUJEW

The epicentre of Britain's pandemic house price boom

House prices have surged in many parts of the UK - and in one district they have risen by 29% in a year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k2Ccfe

Jesse Lingard takes control of a Rainbow Six Siege esports team

The footballer believes his experiences on the pitch will translate to the online world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hnawzJ

The pressures - and rewards - of being an influencer

Running your own popular YouTube channel can be lucrative, but it comes with downsides. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3noTvcv

US Open: Novak Djokovic loses to Daniil Medvedev in New York

Russia's Daniil Medvedev wins his first Grand Slam title by shattering Novak Djokovic's hopes of completing a calendar sweep of the majors in a one-sided US Open final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XaxjYZ

British American Tobacco negotiated bribe for Mugabe, new evidence suggests

Documents reveal British American Tobacco’s role in bribery and spying in southern Africa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ef1Fu6

COP26: UK still lagging on climate policy, report says

UK policies will deliver a quarter of emissions cuts needed, say campaigners ahead of the COP26 summit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tyKCxS

UK must prepare for more economic shocks, says TUC

The Covid pandemic will not be a one-off, with climate chaos already a reality, says Frances O'Grady. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A5CTKj

Ronaldo? Lukaku? Both? Who made Garth Crooks' team of the week?

Which defender looks 'menacing' in the opposition area? Who looks imperious? Which 'boy can play'? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nuH7HQ

Cressida Dick: Tech giants make it impossible to stop terrorists

Pressure on tech firms intensifies as Priti Patel unveils fund for technologies to keep children safe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VDujn6

Match crowd catches falling cat in a flag

The cat used one of its nine lives at the American football match in Miami Gardens, Florida. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nuB4D8

Italian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton says 'halo' safety system saved his life in crash

Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1's 'halo' safety device saved his life in his crash at the Italian Grand Prix. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CjN12X

Ferraris sale worth £8.5m help fund Pwllheli RNLI boathouse

Legacy gift from classic car enthusiast pays for new state-of-the-art lifeboat base on Welsh coast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xd2G4u

Liverpool's Elliott suffers serious injury at Leeds

Liverpool teenager Harvey Elliott suffers a serious injury during his side's 3-0 Premier League victory at Leeds United. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ns79vd

Poulter, Garcia & Lowry selected by Harrington as Europe's wildcards

Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia and Shane Lowry will play for Europe in this month's Ryder Cup against the United States after being named as wildcard picks by captain Padraig Harrington. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lkkbs6

Keeping up with the Californians: Recall vote 2021

A ragtag bunch of 46 challengers hope voters will remove the governor and let them run California. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C31Oyz

The chilling day the swastika flew beside the union jack

The image may be the only time the union jack was pictured together with the swastika in Britain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3z2rtph

Yes Sir, I Can Boogie singer dies aged 69

María Mendiola, one of the members of the duo Baccara, has died in Madrid at the age of 69. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nmX96H

Photographer's images 'like ghosts coming out the mist'

Guy Bellingham uses a 170-year-old technique to produce striking photos in remarkable detail. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C01AZd

‘I offered them a snake, but they gave me a zoo’

Roughly 40% of the animals at Rutland Zoo come from other rescues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k2vHsM

'I care about the climate but my dad works in the oil industry'

Stephanie worries about climate change, but her dad is a senior employee at BP. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C7vivv

Your pictures on the theme of 'breaking free'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YPM7ww

US Open highlights: Emma Raducanu beats Leylah Fernandez to win maiden Grand Slam

Watch the best shots as Emma Raducanu wins the women's US Open to become the first British female winner at Flushing Meadows since Virginia Wade in 1968 and the first qualifier in the Open era to win a Slam. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38Xo9B5

TUC: Jobs at risk if UK fails to hit carbon emissions target

Trade bodies and unions say the UK is slipping behind other nations on green investment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hqg1Ob

Last Night Of The Proms: Accordion tangos end season on a joyous note

The Last Night concert ended with a tribute to the "healing and uplifting power of music". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3leO6lE

The Papers: Jabs at school in two weeks and travel tests axed

The papers report on vaccine plans for 12- to 15-year-olds and travel changes for the fully jabbed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xd1A9a

US Open: Emma Raducanu beats Leylah Fernandez to win maiden Grand Slam

Emma Raducanu ends Britain's 44-year wait for a women's Grand Slam singles champion as she beats Leylah Fernandez to win the US Open. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lfKTCd

Air India Express: Deadly plane crash blamed on human error

Failure to follow procedures contributed to last year's crash at Calicut airport, investigators say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k1e78s

Venice Film Festival: Abortion drama wins top prize

Audrey Diwan's Happening is set in 1960s France but comes amid debate over strict new laws in Texas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3njYWcG

'A remarkable achievement at such a young age' - the Queen leads congratulations to Raducanu

The Queen leads the congratulations to Emma Raducanu after the 18-year-old clinches the US Open title with victory over Leylah Fernandez. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38XsbK3

Emma Raducanu wins US Open - watch the winning moment

Watch the moment Britain's Emma Raducanu beats Canada's Leylah Fernandez to win the US Open women's singles final in straight sets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3z42py4

Families and leaders mark 20th anniversary of 9/11

Commemorations have taken place on the 20th anniversary of the 11 September attacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A42CTv

Bullying probe recommends Bishop Anne Dyer should leave role

Bishop Anne Dyer faces claims of bullying and that her Aberdeen and Orkney diocese is "dysfunctional". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YEv93Y

Ronaldo was 'super nervous' before two-goal Man Utd return

Cristiano Ronaldo was "super nervous" before scoring twice on his Manchester United return - as boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he has allowed fans to "dream" again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XbhArY

9/11 anniversary: Moment of silence as families recite names of victims

On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack, New York City held a moment of silence for the lost 2,977 lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38VFmuW

M1 crash: Mum accused of killing children might alter appearance, say police

Mary McCann is wanted by police after two of her children died in a crash on the M1. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3leo9ma

Finsbury Park mosque attacker fears eye loss after prison stabbing

The Finsbury Park mosque attacker was stabbed by an inmate while serving a life sentence for murder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A7ZFBo

Chelsea 3-0 Aston Villa: Lukaku scores first ever goals at Stamford Bridge as Blues maintain unbeaten start

Romelu Lukaku scores his first ever goal at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea beat Aston Villa to maintain their unbeaten start. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lghckF

Fraud warnings not good enough for young adults, says charity

An anti-fraud charity says banks are not doing enough to warn young adults about the dangers of fraud. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E38sqF

All of Disney's 2021 movies to debut exclusively in cinemas

All films set to come out 2021 will be released in cinemas, handing a boost to struggling venues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tx3sW6

Proms season draws to a close with a tango

The Last Night concert will also feature Wagner, accordion solos and Rule, Brittania! from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BYSgoo

Afghanistan: BBC catches up with Afghan journalist who fled Kabul

Wahida Faizi spoke to a reporter in August saying she feared the Taliban would kill her for her work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VzYpI8

Ros Atkins on... lorry driver shortages

Ros Atkins looks at why there's a lack of drivers and how it's affecting UK businesses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hmAjby

Covid: The Chelmsford bench telling women's stories of the pandemic

Pippa Bloom, who had to shield due to Covid, says sharing her experience was "almost therapeutic". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3z2tC4f

Powerchair football: 'My hat-trick got Northern Ireland to the World Cup'

Patrick Cumiskey was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy when he was eight months old. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tzcSQV

Why is the UK waiting when others are jabbing young teens?

Concerns over a very rare heart side-effect are giving vaccine experts pause for thought. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YfV3uG

Ethiopia: The country where a year lasts 13 months

Five things you may not know about Ethiopia's unique calendar and cultural heritage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BYc8ba

Can Raducanu end 44-year drought? Briton and fellow teenager Fernandez set for US Open final

Emma Raducanu seeks to become the first British woman to win a Grand Slam singles title in 44 years when she takes on fellow teenager Leylah Fernandez in the US Open final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A7J28M

The Papers: 'Andrew served' in abuse case and PM Covid warning

The papers cover a court case against the Duke of York and the risk of tighter virus restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E32IND

Week in pictures: 4-10 September 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nnAjMg

'Vaccine passports make me even more reluctant to get a Covid jab'

The new uni term starts soon but anyone who isn't fully vaccinated won't be allowed into clubs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XeYTUP

Covid: UK expats struggle with Australia lockdowns

People who left the UK to settle in Australia tell what life has been like during six lockdowns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hkVXNc

Manic Street Preachers: 'A Design For Life saved us'

The Welsh band on Trojan horse tracks, losing Richey Edwards and finding a new piano-pop direction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C5uCGX

9/11 anniversary: Terrorism failed to undermine our freedom, says PM

Boris Johnson says that while the terror threat remains, people refuse "to live in permanent fear". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tv80fV

Tax on landlords could pay for social care, says Keir Starmer

The Labour leader responds to the PM's plan to raise taxes to pay for the NHS and social care. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3z1dj7X

Raducanu: 'Isn't it every 18-year-old's dream?'

Britain's "cool, calm and composed" US Open finalist Emma Raducanu is meeting the challenges of her first overseas Grand Slam head on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3twaXNa

Two of six Palestinian prison escapees recaptured - Israel

A manhunt was launched after six inmates tunnelled out of a prison in northern Israel on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nnhSHm

Prince Andrew served with papers, accuser's team claims

Legal documents were served to a police officer in Windsor last month, US court papers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3z11NcJ

From council house to royal palace: My life as the Queen’s piper

Pipe Major Scott Methven held one of the most prestigious jobs in the piping world, a role which dates back to Queen Victoria’s reign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nicl4U

Quiz of the week: What did the 'talking' duck say?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nkMCIX

11 September 2001: The conspiracy theories still spreading after 20 years

Conspiracy theories about 9/11 continue to gain traction online, two decades after the attacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E4kvnh

'I'll be at front of queue to change my slave name'

Descendants of African slaves welcome a Dutch city's decision to scrap fees for changing names. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ngJkGH

The rare Indian swimming camels under threat

India's unique Kharai camels can swim in the sea. But their habitat is slowly disappearing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xbi5mn

'How falling from a roof inspired me to become a musician'

When Tony Kofi had a near-fatal accident, he had a vision of himself playing a musical instrument. It would change his life forever. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zYPvmr

Crazy love: Behind China's crackdown on K-pop and other fan clubs

Chinese authorities have made it clear that they are not tolerant of overzealous celebrity fans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BXBVQR

Elizabeth Holmes: Has the Theranos scandal changed Silicon Valley?

Could a Theranos scandal happen again or has Silicon Valley learnt its lesson? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E5rZXq

London's Oyster card: Are its days numbered?

Passengers prefer paying by contactless which means Oyster card usage is dwindling. What next? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BYZwAI

Covid: Biden requires employees of big businesses to be vaccinated or face testing

President Biden is using his executive power to require that big companies vaccinate employees. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l8FvAW

The Papers: Mass booster warning and anger over benefit cuts

The Oxford jab creator's rejection of third doses and Universal Credit concerns lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l52e0C

Amazon offers to pay college fees for 750,000 US staff

The online shopping giant says all US frontline workers will be eligible as it fights to attract new employees. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VtfALk

National Television Awards 2021: Ant and Dec 'overwhelmed' by 20th win

The duo have won the TV presenting prize at the National Television Awards every year since 2001. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tBIWE4

Mercury Prize 2021: Arlo Parks wins for Collapsed In Sunbeams

Soul singer Arlo Parks scoops the 2021 Mercury Prize for her debut album, Collapsed In Sunbeams. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tqkchW

Don't mix business and public duty, Tory co-chair Ben Elliott told

Party co-chair Ben Elliott is warned to be "cautious" and avoid lobbying on behalf of business clients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hlq4nE

National Television Awards: Stars hit the red carpet

It's the first big awards night for British TV since the pandemic began. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yZm826

Biden administration sues Texas over restrictive abortion law

The Texas law effectively bans abortions from as early as six weeks into a pregnancy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hhQyGN

National Television Awards 2021: The best red carpet images

Thursday marked the first National Television Awards ceremony since January 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38SH4x1

Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2021 winner revealed

Cao Fei won the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize for her work reflecting our digital age. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A35MXt

Genesis: Tour ‘putting it to bed’ after 54 years

The singer is returning on tour with Genesis despite ongoing health problems. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yXBynv

Grenfell risk assessor reckless over cladding, inquiry hears

An expert witness criticises the decision to sign off the tower's cladding as safe without evidence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hkxlV0

US: Colorado City will pay $3m to a woman with dementia injured by police

Bodycam footage shows the moment Colorado City officers detained and injured 75-year-old Karen Garner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X4pZxs

Covid: North Macedonia hospital fire kills at least 10

Footage shows a building in flames and clouds of black smoke billowing into the air in the city of Tetovo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E1J4By

Afghan Special Forces commander faced race against time to flee

An Afghan Special Forces commander says he owes his life to members of the Parachute Regiment who helped him escape. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38P03Zk

Leicestershire sisters on track for Olympic glory

Indienne and Shaikira have both recently been crowned national champions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hf3xZG

Lebanon: A country plunged into darkness

Lebanon’s ongoing crisis has plunged the country into darkness, with some experiencing power cuts for 20 hours a day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38TO9xg

Why people in Eswatini are protesting

Eswatini is Africa’s last absolute monarchy, which means the king controls everything. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hf6jOM

Terry Abraham looks back on his Life of a Mountain trilogy

Life of a Mountain director Terry Abraham reflects on the changing face of the Lake District. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YtDzLt

‘Havana syndrome ’ and the mystery of the microwaves

The BBC investigates a mystery illness dubbed 'Havana syndrome' that has affected American diplomats and spies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A8oM6M

Will Boris Johnson’s plan for the NHS work?

The prime minister believes new funds will tackle the Covid backlog - but refuses to set targets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XbAGi2

The Kenyans who are helping the world to cheat

Some Kenyans try to escape poverty by helping foreign students to fake their academic work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yXAvDQ

The models that turned Instagram into their DIY catwalk

New York Fashion Week marks a tentative return - but how did supermodels keep working through Covid? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DZo3HK

Respect: Jennifer Hudson on embodying soul legend Aretha Franklin

The singer was personally selected by soul legend Franklin to play her in the new biopic Respect. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hgqjjR

The papers: Tax sparks spending concern and migrant-row anger

Health and social care reform as well as a dispute with France over migrant crossings lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E1tohJ

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes 'lied and cheated', trial hears

Elizabeth Holmes falsely claimed her blood testing devices worked, prosecutors say, as fraud trial begins. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BSVgCB

Edinburgh sex attacker who raped four women 'checked pulse of victim'

Dillon Anderson raped four young women in a series of attacks, the first when he was 14. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A2jOZC

Poland 1-1 England: Three Lions drop their first points in World Cup qualifying

Substitute Damian Szymanski scores a stoppage-time equaliser to deny England victory in their World Cup qualifying game away to Poland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h95S8K

Wales' automatic qualification hopes look slim after draw against Estonia

Wales' hopes of qualifying automatically for the World Cup are all but over after they are held to a goalless draw by group minnows Estonia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zSjhJD

Attenborough to Climate Assembly: 'You've given me a lot of hope'

Sir David Attenborough met with members in Parliament to discuss action on climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zW1Wzr

Afghanistan: A new order begins under the Taliban's governance

The Taliban's new ministers have taken office - but are they any different this time around? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hgMNRT

Man City lose to Real on aggregate and fail to reach Champions League

Manchester City fail to reach the group stage of the Women's Champions League as they are beaten 2-1 on aggregate by Real Madrid in their second round qualifier. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zYevdk

Social care tax rise: Boris Johnson wins Commons vote

Boris Johnson wins a House of Commons vote on his plan to increase National Insurance tax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jRL2fK

Covid: Boris Johnson concerned over unvaccinated hospital patients

Boris Johnson says a "higher proportion" of younger people are being affected by the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tnQ3Ql

Carl Bean, singer of LGBT pride anthem I Was Born This Way, dies aged 77

Carl Bean was also a prominent Aids activist who founded a network of LGBT churches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E1wn9F

Boeing: Directors to face investor lawsuit over fatal crashes

Shareholders can sue Boeing over claims it ignored safety warnings about its 737 Max plane, a US judge rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38P2gUI

Chaos and confusion: The frenzied final hours of the Afghan government

Through interviews with insiders, BBC News has pieced together an account of how Afghanistan’s government unravelled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38OZAX2

Paris attacks: Historic day of reckoning for night of terror

Survivors and families attend the long-awaited trial of 20 men accused of the deadly 2015 attacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tloM0I

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