UMDA WALLPAPERS

The Committee on Standards in Public Life says transparency on politicians' behaviour is poor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZJVD57

Bam Bus: Three women, one cheating ex and an adventure

Bekah, Abi and Morgan became friends after discovering they were all dating the same man. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w4bMy3

Mount Augustus: Preserving Australia's lesser-known sacred rock

Aboriginal rangers step up efforts to preserve Mount Augustus - a landmark twice the size of Uluru. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EyXmJf

Climate change: The Indian village that could disappear under water

A village in the eastern coast of India faces the risk of going under water amid rising sea levels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mvmlXC

'Nobody can look away from climate change' Is skiing on the way out?

Olympic skiing silver medallist Gus Kenworthy tells BBC Sport "nobody can look away from climate change" and that governments should be "held accountable". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mu5Dbh

How millions don't know they're related to royalty

Being a descendant of medieval monarchs is much more common than might be expected, say genealogists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EA2Ymq

How Japan's new PM is promising a 'new capitalism'

Will leader Fumio Kishida's plans to share the wealth materialise? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y3wwcL

Can we stomach the latest emerging food innovations?

Our growing appetite for novel food tech - from lab grown meat to nano-packaging. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w25ejq

How film-school reject Khadar Ahmed is winning prizes and hearts

Finnish-Somali prize-winning director Khadar Ahmed credits Africa for his great storytelling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BwXiru

Real life Succession battle plagues Canada's largest telecoms firm

A bitter power struggle at Rogers Communications has gone from 'Succession' to 'Game of Thrones'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w4ML60

Covid-19: Nightclubs reopen in Northern Ireland as restrictions ease

Bars and clubs are expected to be busy on Halloween night with social distancing laws also scrapped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CvwYiF

Aukus: French president says Australian PM lied over submarine deal

Asked if Australia's leader was untruthful, France's president responds: "I don't think, I know." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pTZvuV

One dead in Czech cable car crash

The incident at a popular tourist site happened when one cabin came loose from its cable and fell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZJy1O1

Tiny forest: Caerphilly community group plants 600 trees

The trees will be planted in a town park as part of efforts to reduce air pollution and flood risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y2CfiZ

Ex-cricketer Lamb being treated for prostate cancer

Former England batter Allan Lamb is having treatment for prostate cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31ddfql

The Papers: 'Heat is on' as PM warns COP26 can't 'be a cop-out'

Monday's front pages are dominated by the climate summit, which starts in Glasgow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ep1E5Y

Halloween marked in Northern Ireland as Derry festival returns

Big crowds sampled the atmosphere in Londonderry as the city's annual Halloween festival returned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZDPKqd

COP26: Boris Johnson says 'no excuses' for not tackling climate change

Boris Johnson warns world leaders there is a "huge way to go" ahead of the COP26 climate summit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pZ7zuF

UK steel makers 'left behind' as US ends trade war

The US ended a feud with the EU over everything from Harley-Davidsons to whiskey but the UK was left out of the deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BDfDU4

Services halted after two trains crash near Salisbury

Police, fire and paramedics are at the scene of the crash and services have been halted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BzmM7H

Sudan coup: Three killed in protests against military takeover

Activists say security forces fired live rounds and tear gas at crowds, injuring around 100 people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZBLPKA

Covid-19: Nightclubs reopen in Northern Ireland as restrictions ease

Bars and clubs are expected to be busy on Halloween night with social distancing laws also scrapped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CvwYiF

COP26: 'Moment of truth' as world meets for climate summit

COP26 begins in Glasgow, amid dire warnings for the future if urgent climate action is not taken. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3btgFay

Afghanistan: Gunmen attack wedding to stop music being played

The attack by men who identified themselves as Taliban has left at least two dead, officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3boX2QX

JCB signs green hydrogen deal worth billions

JCB will take 10% of the green hydrogen made by Australian mining company Fortescue Future Industries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nGImCd

Alec Baldwin makes first public comments on 'one in a trillion' shooting

In his first public comments, the actor says the cinematographer he accidentally shot was his friend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jRsFHv

Covid-19 vaccine: Jabs offered to 12-15-year-olds at 800 schools

Health Secretary Sajid Javid says the vaccines "will help keep children in the classroom". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZEyEYU

Israeli woman jailed three times for refusing to join the army

Most Jewish Israelis do military service. But a small number, like Shahar, take an ideological stance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w0jdGi

Tiny pumpkins a smash hit for Bristol glassmaker

Glassmaker Alice Evans says her tiny sculptures have been a hit, but they require a lot of focus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3muqWtm

A lifetime with the Yanomami people of the Amazon

The photographer who spent 50 years fighting to protect indigenous people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZCj2ou

The women reviving a vanishing legacy of Sufi music in Kashmir

This six-piece band has overcome a lot of opposition to be able to play Islamic devotional music. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BsYMTF

‘As a child I saw the plane crash that killed my sisters'

Harriet was waving her sisters off when the plane left the runway and burned. Now she's finding others linked to the tragedy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3brK6cW

How the Taliban takeover changed my life

From office workers to students, Afghans share how their lives have changed since August. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BoWzIU

The white student braving racial politics in South Africa

Jess Griesel faces a backlash for joining a party that backs the interests of poor black South Africans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nIMsd7

The Papers: 'Rein in Macron', and 'gladiatorial' moment for Boris

The fishing row and COP26 feature prominently on several of Sunday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nFLRZP

Igor Kirillov: TV man known as the face of the USSR dies at 89

Soviet TV's chief newsreader anchored major events in the country that collapsed in 1991. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Esa9x9

Covid in Wales: Wrexham church displays angels to honour deaths

The Festival of Angels showcases decorative handmade angels to remember people who died from Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZBYtIQ

Jeff Stelling to leave Soccer Saturday at the end of the season

Jeff Stelling is to leave Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday at the end of the season after more than 25 years at the helm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mpA8iy

COP26: Greta Thunberg mobbed as activists gather in Glasgow

Thousands of activists arrive in Glasgow to make their climate change concerns known. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EprZRg

Tottenham Hotspur 0-3 Manchester United: Cristiano Ronaldo scores and assists to ease pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Cristiano Ronaldo's vintage volley helps ease the pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United sweep aside Tottenham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vXCiJt

Does the UK have 'bigger fish to fry' in France row?

The prime minister says he does not want to increase hostilities with France over the fishing row. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bwTbkx

All Blacks score seven tries in emphatic victory over depleted Wales

New Zealand return to the top of the world rankings with a seven-try demolition of a depleted Wales side. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CxiNcX

Fetty Wap: US rapper charged with drug trafficking

The artist was arrested at a stadium in New York City before his concert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BuL1nv

Canada challenges compensation order for indigenous children

The Trudeau government has been told to issue payouts because it underfunded First Nations services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nJCqZ5

Wales weather: Landslide wrecks Nefyn road after heavy rain

Earlier this year, a section of cliff and some homes' gardens were lost to a beach below. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nFPWNF

Edinburgh warned to prepare for COP26 disruption

Of the 25,000 delegates invited to attend the UN climate conference, about a fifth will stay in the capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Eqxorp

Facebook's metamorphosis - will it work?

Will Mark Zuckerberg's bet on a new name and the metaverse succeed? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BxcvZE

La Palma: Living with lava

Residents on the Spanish island share how Cumbre Vieja's eruption has changed their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w0cBIk

'Why I reunite dead cats with their owners'

Natalie Bennett helps people say goodbye to their pets after her own cat was dumped in landfill. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pQnVWf

The viral basketball star changing views on Muslim women in sport

Viral basketball sensation Jamad Fiin's videos have racked up millions of views online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w07nfj

Week in pictures: 23 - 29 October 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Cv3p0K

'I'm proud to be a real-life witch'

Tonks Brown describes herself as a hedge witch and says Halloween is the biggest event in her calendar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XWAPGA

The 17-year-old making films fun for deaf children

Mariella, 17, made an app during lockdown that's helping some kids enjoy films for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BnMAn3

Lifelong fight of the first black American world champion

Marshall 'Major' Taylor was the first black American to become a world champion, in 1899. This is his largely forgotten story. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mlYutx

Wikipedia in Chinese editing war of words

A ban on some pro-Beijing "editors" may lead to bias in the online encyclopaedia, some people fear. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mpVxYO

T20 World Cup: The toxic trolling of India's cricket stars

As online abuse becomes the main form of venting, many worry about the toxicity cricketers face on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31fatB3

How lifting Kenya's curfew may push revellers to get jabbed

Kenyans are loving their freedom as Covid restrictions ease, but vaccination rates are alarmingly low. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mqfFdh

The Papers: 'Last chance' to save Earth, and UK 'must be punished'

The imminent COP26 climate talks in Glasgow feature prominently on Saturday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ex5rOr

Little Amal: Sheffield crowds welcome 'refugee' puppet

The 11.5ft tall puppet was greeted by thousands in Sheffield as part of her journey from Syria. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pQ7d9i

Davina McCall hails 'brilliant day for women' as HRT prescription cost cut

Women celebrate the government's decision to cut the cost of HRT prescriptions in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mq30XO

Jeffrey Anderson: Reality TV singer guilty of lewd act in car

Jeffrey Anderson's claim that he had been strumming a miniature guitar was rejected by a jury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bpVA0o

Sir Elton John hits number one with lockdown album

The pop legend beats Lana Del Rey and Coldplay to take the top spot with his Lockdown Sessions disc. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jK0sCj

Biden: We were clumsy over France submarine row

The US president meets his French counterpart in the wake of a diplomatic row over a submarine deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vRRbgk

La Palma: 'Lava bomb' speeds down Cumbre Vieja volcano

Watch a ball of solidified molten rock rolling down from the Cumbre Vieja volcano. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EsmCAL

Two US neo-Nazis from 'the Base' jailed for terrorist plot

The sentence comes as part of a federal government crackdown on violent white nationalists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Bnjmoj

Amazon to pay billions to prevent Christmas shortages

The online retail giant said it would take steps to "minimise the impact" of supply chain issues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bniKo9

Girls Night In: 'We formed a human chain to stop drink spikings'

Dozens of women took part in the demonstration in Gedling, Nottinghamshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vUcopS

TikTok HGV driver: 'Lorry driving is for anyone'

A 22-year-old HGV driver has turned to TikTok to show people it can be a "career for anyone". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZC7TEA

Shogun: 'I told the prison guards I wasn't coming back'

The Scottish rapper told the BBC how his approach to his career evolved after his track Vulcan went viral. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bnazIs

Flowers, fruit and bakes compete for best in show

Photographer Jim Grover explores the world of horticultural shows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3blocYP

'I was told I'd be delivered from homosexuality'

A survivor explains how he came to deliver conversion therapy, as a consultation into banning it starts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nGTqiG

Colin Kaepernick: Netflix drama follows the birth of a protest figurehead

The series tries to show how a sport-mad teenager became a civil rights figurehead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3blpVNN

Why the vending machine is making a comeback

From milkshakes to pizzas, new vending machines are selling an expanding range of products. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BqhHOM

The British twins who set up a black-founded $1bn 'unicorn'

Oliver and Alexander Kent-Braham built tech firm Marshmallow during their 20s - it's now worth $1bn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EtToRZ

Biden announces revamped $1.75 trillion social spending plan

The president said that his party was "on board" though the scaled-back plan's fate is uncertain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BoTW9V

Chronic fatigue guidelines scrap exercise therapy advice

After delays, the advice is now out and makes it clear that exercise is not a panacea for the condition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nHt5Bh

Japan election: Why the ruling party keeps winning

As Sunday's polls approach, we look at why it is so difficult to defeat the ruling party. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XSrhfI

Covid in Wales: Restrictions could return if Welsh case rates do not fall

Cinemagoers will need Covid passes next month, but Mark Drakeford says he may have to go further. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nFpCTz

The Papers: Scallops row and e-cigarettes on prescription

The front pages focus on post-Brexit fishing rights and plans to prescribe vaping to help smokers quit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ErKVil

Climate change: Major US oil companies face grilling by Congress

House Democrats accuse major oil companies of misleading the public for decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31gkvSB

Sussex University free speech row professor quits

Protesters had tried to have Professor Kathleen Stock sacked for her views on gender identity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GzAhYA

UK summons French ambassador amid post-Brexit fishing rights row

The UK government condemns "unjustified" threats from France after a British trawler was detained. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mohojy

Rayner sorry for Conservative 'scum' comments

Labour's deputy leader says she has reflected and will be "more careful" with her words in future. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jKKGHj

Facebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand

The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GuSfeU

T20 World Cup: England thrash Bangladesh for second win in Super 12s

England claim a second win in two games at the T20 World Cup thanks to an eight-wicket hammering of Bangladesh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EjuXqu

Ruth Negga on her latest role – as a black woman passing as white

Based on the 1929 book by Nella Larsen, the film tells the story of childhood friends who meet in later life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CMmJ6V

Covid passes set to stay as Europe heads for winter

There have been protests but much of Europe has accepted the QR codes as a means of extending freedoms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mlVGMZ

How the pandemic made us more adventurous drinkers

Sales of more unusual drinks have soared since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31a88az

'You have to prove your faith when you're dating as a black Muslim'

Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to black Muslims about their experiences in the dating world and society. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nE3R6E

Climate change: Can India meet its targets?

As a major global climate summit approaches, is the Indian government on track to meet its own commitments? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nCcPBj

Breakfast radio shows lost listeners during pandemic

Many DJs lose audiences as the ratings body unveils the first figures under a new measurement system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BlRfpC

Agnes Wanjiru murder: Army chief appalled by Kenyan murder allegations

Agnes Wanjiru was allegedly murdered by a British soldier nearly 10 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Bjb013

Climate change: Polls shows rising demand for government action

Ahead of COP26, a BBC World Service poll finds growing support for strong political leadership. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZwohGc

Charles and Camilla launch centenary poppy appeal

They meet 10 volunteer collectors for the Royal British Legion at a Clarence House event. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nxPGQx

Joy Division: Photographer Kevin Cummins on capturing the post-punk icons

Photographer Kevin Cummins on turning his Joy Division photos into a time capsule of the city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vSwyk1

Ronald Koeman: Barcelona sack head coach after Rayo Vallecano loss

Ronald Koeman is sacked as head coach of Barcelona after 14 months in charge at the Nou Camp following a defeat by Rayo Vallecano. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vTt01a

The Papers: Sunak's spending spree and 'the Bankers' Budget'

Reaction to Rishi Sunak's Budget leads all but one of Thursday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BqAlGh

Archaeological digs in new locations at Culloden Battlefield

National Trust for Scotland hopes the excavations will provide new insights into the battle of 1746. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XPQZl2

Fishing rights row: French threats disappointing, says Frost

The Brexit minister seeks "urgent clarification" after France says it will block ports to UK boats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZtxAaF

Carabao Cup holders Man City knocked out by West Ham

Holders Manchester City are knocked out of the Carabao Cup as West Ham United win 5-3 on penalties in front of an ecstatic sell-out crowd at London Stadium. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nCCslA

Leicester City marks anniversary of helicopter crash

The Foxes chairman and four others were killed in the crash outside the King Power Stadium in 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nA0Eoz

Start-up launches £495,000 hoverbike in Japan

The Tokyo-based company hopes the vehicle will rival the popularity of supercars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BlreGX

Camilla warns of culture normalising sexual violence

The Duchess of Cornwall calls for change of culture to stop violence and sexual harassment against women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31cJoP3

Rail strike action during COP26 called off after pay deal agreed

The RMT accepts a new pay offer which will provide its ScotRail members with a 2.5% pay rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vOzwGe

Benin Bronzes: 'My great-grandfather sculpted the looted treasures'

Nigerians welcome the return of artefacts - including Cambridge University's cockerel - looted in 1897. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pIKw6Z

Brazil senators back criminal charges against Bolsonaro over Covid handling

A Brazilian senate inquiry recommends the president face charges for his handling of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jDwAHy

Mort Sahl: Legendary comedian and satirist dies at age 94

His political satire spared no side and revolutionised how stand-up comedy is now performed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bemqsr

Life at 50C: Surviving in Kuwait's 'unbearable' heat

The Middle East is warming faster than much of the world, leaving Kuwaitis struggling with everyday life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nxbJH9

Julian Assange: WikiLeaks founder's extradition appeal explained

The US begins its appeal in order to extradite the WikiLeaks founder. We explain how we got here. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CihFK5

Ros Atkins on... India's climate challenge

A look at how India is trying to balance banishing poverty with meeting its climate commitments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XO7IFn

Girls Night In: 'Spiking is part of going out - so we're staying in'

Campaigners say the situation has reached "boiling point" and venues need to do more to keep them safe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GpjtUf

Who is the redhead living in the Tower of London?

It's true a Beefeater's daughter lives within the ancient walls - but this redhead is no blue-blood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bcfrjF

Charlottesville: Why are the ‘Unite the Right’ organisers on trial?

Nine people injured at the 2017 far-right 'Unite the Right' rally in Virginia are suing organisers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XM5ZjU

Malkhan Singh: The surrender of India's bandit king

Forty years ago, a photographer spent a week following India's dreaded "bandit king" Malkhan Singh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZptLm8

Alex Clare: The singer who chose his faith over Adele tour

Alex Clare on record label ultimatums and a hopeful return to a kinder music industry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bccPlZ

McDonald's workers in US strike again over sexual harassment

Workers at restaurants in 12 cities walk out amid claims the chain is failing to stop harassment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nuXD9g

Lincolnshire boy has £2m of cryptocurrency seized by police

The teenager set up a fake gift voucher website and bought a haul of Bitcoins which soared in value. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BhBujq

The Papers: Rishi's new age budget as Queen pulls out of COP26

The chancellor's Budget plans and the Queen deciding not to attend a climate summit lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EjdZbU

Climate activists hold Science Museum protest over fossil fuel sponsors

The activists say they will stay at London's Science Museum for "victims" of fossil fuel sponsors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bakUHQ

Covid: FDA officials back Pfizer jab for children over five in US

Health experts say the benefits outweigh the risks and recommend the FDA authorise the vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EdY0vw

Budget 2021: Sunak promises new post-Covid economy amid Commons anger

The chancellor will outline his Budget on Wednesday after fury over rafts of early press announcements. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CmePEe

Sir David Amess: MP's funeral to take place at Westminster Cathedral

Cardinal Vincent Nichols will preside over the service on 23 November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jAllzG

Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney attend first Wrexham game

Wrexham's Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney choose a Tuesday evening in Maidenhead to watch their club in action for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XNvdyt

Chelsea into last eight after shootout win over Southampton

Chelsea progress to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup as they beat Premier League rivals Southampton on penalties after 1-1 draw. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bbKEDB

Agnes Wanjiru murder: Kenya family's anger over UK army 'cover-up'

Agnes Wanjiru was murdered nine years ago near a British army base in Kenya. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vOrnBu

Harwich: Search called off after two rescued in North Sea

The Home Office say two Somali nationals are rescued while a search for a third person ends. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Bfn6IC

Toone hits hat-trick as England put 10 past Latvia

England maintain their 100% record in qualifying for the Women's World Cup as they put 10 past Latvia in Riga. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b7TFha

Blue Origin: Jeff Bezos unveils plans for 'space business park'

His space company Blue Origin hopes its venture will replace the International Space Station. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZhTRYm

Japan's Princess Mako finally marries commoner boyfriend Kei Komuro

She will lose her royal status and has declined a $1.3m payment for leaving the family. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mejwdC

Climate change: Australia pledges to reach net zero emissions by 2050

The 2050 target controversially omits new short-term goals and cuts to fossil fuel industries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CtYw8t

Chappelle slams cancel culture amid Netflix transgender furore

"I am not bending to anybody's demands," says the US comic of the transgender backlash he faces. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bbUyVW

Facebook earns $9bn despite whistleblower scandal

The firm posts strong profits as it continues to face negative press over leaked internal documents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b9p8zc

Fleeing Afghanistan: 'Women are imprisoned, while the criminals are free'

When Afghanistan fell, hundreds of female judges went into hiding. After months living in fear, 26 have escaped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30RDJNW

'Why I returned to Boko Haram and how I escaped'

Aisha Yerima, who was kidnapped aged 21, tells of her time living with militants in Nigeria. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pCIdlZ

Police sexual misconduct: 'No place' for officers who abuse authority

Referrals of officers using their position for a sexual purpose have nearly doubled since 2016. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nqwcgF

Covid vaccine: 'I saved lives here, now I'm back for Comic Con'

Neely vaccinated people at London's ExCel centre and has returned to the former field hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b852W3

Why women may wait decades for an ADHD diagnosis

At least tens of thousands in the UK, it is estimated, are not receiving the help they need. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bfnHiI

The Harder They Fall: 'Raising hell' in Netflix's all-black Western

London-born Jeymes Samuel directs Regina King and Idris Elba in The Harder They Fall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Bhegdn

The African tech firm hoping to power space missions

Hypernova hopes that its thruster technology will be adopted on thousands of future small satellites. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jBtZOw

Climate change: Sir David Attenborough in 'act now' warning

"If we don't act now, it'll be too late," warns Sir David Attenborough ahead of COP26 climate summit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mdH7er

Covid: Biden sets new rules as air travel to the US reopens

All foreign travellers to the US will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GojaZE

The Papers: End to pay freeze and Facebook 'in the dock'

Many of the papers focus on Wednesday's Budget, including plans to scrap a public sector pay freeze. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3npWsbb

Budget 2021: Public sector workers set for pay rise, says Sunak

The chancellor will use his Budget on Wednesday to confirm that the "pay pause" is being lifted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3baX66E

'I don’t want to live, my mental health’s that bad'

The BBC visits Church on the Street in Burnley, which supports some of the area's most vulnerable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30R1fus

Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman: Met Police to apologise to family of murdered sisters

Met Police Commissioner Cressida Dick says a better response would have saved "immeasurable pain". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BgCd4x

Sudan coup: Three protesters killed and dozens injured

Soldiers are said to have opened fire on large crowds opposing the military takeover. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZjIEqn

John Wayne Gacy murder victim named 45 years after vanishing

Police identify the remains of a man killed by notorious murderer John Wayne Gacy in the 1970s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jBgiyO

Insulate Britain: New injunction after rush hour protest

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says the court order covers the "entire strategic road network". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zifbgk

Signs of first planet found outside our galaxy

Astronomers have found hints of what could be the first planet ever to be discovered outside our galaxy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mbiwXu

Ofcom orders phone networks to block foreign scam calls

UK networks agree to block almost all internet calls coming from abroad if they pretend to be UK numbers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30NNb4U

Homecare costs outstrip funding from councils, says report

Homecare companies say the rates they are paid by local authorities do not cover basic costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m7Jyz6

Climate change: Tata Steel wants roadmap to make industry greener

There are fears thousands of jobs could be lost in the fight against climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EbJwfL

How can Coca-Cola solve its plastic problem?

The drinks company has been named the world's biggest plastic polluter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BfzpEB

Inside the Indonesian cave where oldest animal art was found

The BBC is given rare access to film the 45,500-year-old images found on an Indonesian island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3puCYot

The Gambia: 'We are crying for justice'

A report into alleged human rights abuses during the rule of former president Jammeh has been delayed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m95lpW

Woman finds father after 58 years thanks to online group

A woman has found her biological father after help from a community Facebook group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vJZOcD

Ipswich murders: Prostitution returns to town's streets

Fifteen years after five women were killed in Ipswich, prostitution returns to streets in the town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3psVrBM

Is internet addiction a growing problem?

Experts warn that the pandemic lockdowns have made more people vulnerable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Gc7cCB

Living with the world's oldest mummies

In a town in northern Chile it is not unusual for residents to stumble across ancient mummies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mc2Bsa

Newspaper headlines: Free school meals 'clash' and Queen misses church

Several of Monday's front pages dissect Chancellor Rishi Sunak's plans for the upcoming Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zku5CV

Budget 2021: Extra £5.9bn pledged for NHS backlog in England

Health leaders welcome the money but say it only goes so far and staff shortages need to be fixed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nrGBIT

James Michael Tyler: Friends' actor dies aged 59

The US actor, who played Gunther on the show, had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZrWO9d

Budget 2021: £2bn for new homes on derelict or unused land

The government says the funding will build 160,000 greener homes on brownfield land. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30N5Nlw

James Michael Tyler: 11 of Gunther's funniest Friends moments

A look back at some of the character's highlights following actor James Michael Tyler's death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m7pRHF

Molly Russell's father meets Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen

Molly, 14, died after viewing graphic content on Instagram, which is owned by Facebook. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E8Ae4b

Verstappen holds off charging Hamilton to win United States GP

Red Bull's Max Verstappen fended off a late challenge from title rival Lewis Hamilton to win the US Grand Prix. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mherkR

‘It won't happen again in a long time, if ever’ – Klopp lauds Liverpool’s ‘special’ victory

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he did not expect their 5-0 win at Old Trafford and called the result "insane". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BcDCsG

Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts has bowel cancer

The 42-year-old, who will have surgery to remove a tumour on Monday, says the "outlook is positive". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nuT7HY

Colombian drug lord Otoniel to be extradited to US

Otoniel, Colombian's most wanted drug lord, is to be extradited to the US after his capture. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3puhTKR

Four police officers hurt in Coventry City football disorder

One was taken to hospital after trouble erupted at Coventry City's ground on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m9l60j

Chadwick beats Powell to W Series title in US

Jamie Chadwick secures a second W Series championship with victory over fierce rival Alice Powell in the season finale at Austin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XDKjX4

T20 World Cup: Pick your dream XI for men's tournament

Become a selector for the day and choose your team from all the players at the Men's T20 World Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vCXXpY

Title hopes, pressure on Solskjaer and Salah v Ronaldo - why Man Utd v Liverpool is as big as ever

BBC Sport looks at some of the biggest talking points from Sunday's game between Manchester United and Liverpool. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30PYHNb

Picasso masterpieces fetch nearly $110m at Las Vegas auction

The works, which were owned by MGM Resorts, featured in the Picasso Restaurant at the Bellagio Hotel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vEra3P

Colombia's most wanted drug lord Otoniel captured

The US had placed a $5m bounty on the head of Dairo Antonio Usuga, better known as Otoniel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EdB2EG

'My student loan refund took six years'

Rebecca Gale says she was "shocked and then angry" the Student Loans Company took so long to repay her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zd6WSI

Kim Leadbeater: Serious conversations needed on safety for MPs

Kim Leadbeater says a "serious conversation" about the safety of people in public life is needed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vGuyuZ

'I've learnt to communicate through art'

Matthew Rutherford lost the ability to speak after a car crash but has embraced a new approach. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b2UbwP

Your pictures on the theme of 'minimalism'

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

‘I left university and adopted my brother and sister’

When Jemma Bere’s family was in crisis, she made a split-second decision that changed the trajectory of her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pwLseM

What's next after the release of Meng Wanzhou?

Ms Meng and the two Canadian Michaels are home - but will the relations with China ever be the same? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nq2GHQ

Stephen Merchant: How Outlaws creator took comedy to the dark side

His show, which throws seven strangers together, is a far cry from The Office and Lip Sync Battle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EbdYXe

Budget 2021: What is it and when will it happen?

The Budget - when is it, what does it do and what should we expect to hear from the chancellor? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3npDnWq

China's hypersonic test - does it signal a new arms race?

China's firing of a new nuclear-capable missile carried on a glider has raised questions about a US response. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EpBnEL

Iran: The painful choices of being pregnant and unmarried

Abortion or emigration are often considered the only way out by cohabiting couples who conceive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Cde7sS

Covid: Travellers to be able to use cheaper Covid tests

Fully-jabbed people returning to England can take lateral flow tests instead of PCR tests from Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C8MIrO

Chancellor to announce 'skills revolution' funding

The government sets out its package for boosting skills and further education in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B8BGBH

A-level textbook withdrawn over 'shocking' Native American question

The exam board AQA apologises and says the textbook should never have been approved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nlLRhi

Newspaper headlines: Ministers consider Covid Plan B and 51 MPs report threats

Speculation over tougher Covid restrictions and the upcoming Budget feature on Sunday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3npHcuD

Covid: Rollercoaster fan takes 6,000th ride after pandemic delays

Covid left him waiting to pass the milestone after 25 years of enjoying the wooden rollercoaster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZnY39l

Brexit: UK says new Northern Ireland Protocol talks 'constructive'

A government source says the EU has offered "things that we can work with" but gaps remain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZgBJP5

Social care crisis: Woman, 92, waited four months to be discharged

Dementia patient Esme Hanson was left stranded in hospital because of a lack of home care. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GcgdeO

Record-breaking ferris wheel opens in Dubai

The massive wheel was opened in Dubai with a lavish fireworks display to mark the occasion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E4cYUO

Joel Souza, filmmaker wounded in Alec Baldwin gun incident, 'gutted' at friend's death

Joel Souza, wounded by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin, grieves for lost friend Halyna Hutchins. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B9uXaL

Three dads cross finish line on £400k suicide awareness walk

They walked 300 miles for a suicide prevention charity after their daughters took their own lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B5AG0X

Covid-19: Half of Scotland's 12 to 15-year-olds get first jab and dogs disguised as strays

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m8LQOA

The 83-year-old clocking off work at Kelly's Hardware after 66 years

Oliver Tumelty has worked in his local hardware shop in County Down since 1955 but it is closing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XIi35S

Road sign bungle sees Yorkshire sign erected in Lincolnshire

The mysterious sign appeared on the outskirts of Sandtoft in North Lincolnshire earlier this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Gg91yo

Covid: Dogs bought in lockdown being abandoned

A charity says animals that cannot be sold are disguised as fake strays so rescue centres take them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZgeGn6

Twitter says Online Safety Bill needs more clarity

The government says it will tackle extreme posts but Twitter warns Ofcom will be "muddling through". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G86kPn

Moped gangs with machetes target London's cyclists

Cyclists are having their bikes stolen in violent attacks from thieves in the capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3neQ1aU

Record high migrant entries at US-Mexico border

The US says over 1.7 million migrants were stopped in the past 12 months, including 145,000 children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m71F89

Alec Baldwin told gun was safe before fatal shooting - court records

The actor was handed the weapon by an assistant director before Halyna Hutchins was shot, a warrant says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C7VN4h

Budget 2021: Ministers pledge £500m to support young families

A network of "family hubs" is to be funded in England to provide support services in one place. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pvjMHe

Budget 2021: English city regions to get £6.9bn for public transport

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce increased funding for tram, train and bus services outside London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GoRnZt

Budget 2021: Six things that could affect you

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver his second Budget for 2021 next week. How will it affect you? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b1YB6X

Kerala floods: Our son was buried by mud - we couldn't save him

The walls of three-year-old Sachu's house collapsed when it was hit by heavy rain and flooding in Kerala. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3neYR8q

Newspaper headlines: 'Hollywood horror' and 'sluggish booster jab campaign'

Many papers lead on actor Alec Baldwin's "heartbreak" after he fatally shot a colleague with a prop gun. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZdlMZX

Ros Atkins on… Rising Covid cases in the UK

Ros Atkins looks at why Covid infections are rising in the UK – and what should happen next. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C70iMx

Bristol artist celebrates women's bodies by making casts

The artist says women who take part in the project use it as a process of healing their trauma. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3psvrX6

Week in pictures: 16-22 October 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E8SJpa

Covid: 'Fake strays' surge post-lockdown sees more dogs put down

Some lockdown pet owners pretend dogs are genuine strays after trying to sell them, rescuers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3noEhTj

'I. Am. So. Sorry': Talking about my miscarriages

The BBC's Tulip Mazumdar has reported on maternal health and the issues women face across the world. Here she reflects on her own experiences of pregnancy and baby loss. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m5AZET

Texas abortion law to stay in place until Supreme Court decision

The controversial law will be tested next month when the court holds an expedited hearing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Biomed

Fisherman's Friend tycoon leaves £41m to hometown Fleetwood

Doreen Lofthouse donates her fortune to a charity that strives to develop her hometown Fleetwood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B5SBEW

BGT star's widower calls for assisted dying law

Tina Humphrey's husband recalls the "nightmare" of watching her die with cancer in 2017. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jrnIVv

Woman shot dead on set of new Alec Baldwin movie Rust

A man is also being treated in hospital during the accidental shooting at a film set in New Mexico. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ng97gO

Social care faces tsunami of unmet need - watchdog

England's Care Quality Commission issues a warning, saying the workforce is "exhausted and depleted" from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZepzWc

Long delay for hundreds of rape cases, says report

The Crown Court backlog could remain a problem for years, severely affecting victims, says a watchdog. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b0C6iS

One of world's last northern white rhinos retired from breeding scheme

Najin, 32, has been part of a programme in Kenya trying to save her species from extinction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jnzkbS

COP26: PM warned over aid cuts ahead of climate summit

Government advisers express "deep concern" at planned reductions in aid spending before COP26. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30PmxZz

Second-hand car prices surge amid new car shortage

Some used car models are growing in value despite getting older, research by the motoring group suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C45HUh

Ed Sheeran: Singer to read CBeebies Bedtime Story about stuttering

The singer will read I Talk Like a River, about a boy whose father helps him with his stutter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lYpaAh

The Papers: 'Royal health concern' and GP appointment 'row'

Some papers cover the Queen's hospital stay in their late editions, while others focus on Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m1wP0B

Quiz of the week: How did Sex Education influence baby names?

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/3B5znzl

How to plug the UK into desert sunshine

One company plans to build the world's longest electricity cable to connect Morocco to the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CbuINK

Khaby Lame: What is the secret to success for the Senegal-born TikToker?

How the Senegalese-born 21-year-old's myth-busting of "life hacks" made him a household name. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AYwOix

Book Week NI: ‘I am the poetry pharmacist’

Philanthropist and author William Sieghart says he can find a poem to ease anyone's troubles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZdB8gF

Covid: Are people wearing masks less often?

The number of people wearing masks has fallen, but ministers don't want to reintroduce restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C4fMkp

Newcastle United: Why is Saudi Arabia-led takeover controversial?

Here are some of the reasons why the Saudi-led consortium has proved controversial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B65Jtw

Sex and relationship lessons ‘help pupils feel safe’

Sex education is compulsory in England's secondary schools, while primary schools teach about relationships. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aZkJyP

Gabby Petito: Fiancé Brian Laundrie's remains found - FBI

A skull was reportedly found in the hunt for Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in Gabby Petito's death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m1u3sf

The Queen back at Windsor after hospital stay

She underwent preliminary medical checks but is back home "in good spirits", Buckingham Palace says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DYlTqO

US House backs contempt charge for ex-Trump adviser

Only nine Republicans in the chamber voted to hold Mr Bannon in contempt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B3xXVY

Farmer crushed to death by Aga cooker, inquest hears

Anthony Rees, 78, was trying to move the 470kg stove when it fell and crushed him, inquest hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B4NRiW

La Palma: Scientists collect volcano samples

Scientists will look at the viscosity of the red-hot lava from the ongoing Cumbre Vieja eruption. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vwpIk9

Up to 180,000 health workers killed by Covid globally - WHO

The global health body says healthcare workers should be prioritised for vaccination. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30PIuYB

Covid: Doctors criticise ministers over new rules refusal

A doctors' union accuses the government of taking its "foot off the brake" as cases rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z6i18e

Gene silencing medicine transforms crippling pain

The NHS is set to fund innovative therapy that patients say has given them their lives back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZhTYDv

Flooding death toll passes 100 in Nepal and India's Uttarakhand

Heavy rain triggers flash floods in India's northern state of Uttarakhand and parts of Nepal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aVt4DD

COP26: Document leak reveals nations lobbying to change key climate report

Countries are asking the UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30A0shl

Eurovision: Dua Lipa's team will choose UK's entry for 2022

The star's management company will select this year's song after the UK came bottom last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G5YDcp

The Papers: Covid fight 'not over' as 'miracle pill' ordered

Thursday's front pages focus on the health secretary urging people to get Covid jabs to avoid new restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n6FLBm

God and robots: Will AI transform religion?

Robot "priests" can recite prayers, perform funerals, and even comfort those experiencing a spiritual crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vtZ9Mi

Cladding: 'We're paying to live in a dark, dull box'

A Birmingham tower block resident, where combustible cladding is being removed, explains his plight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3njlfxE

The four-year-old footballer scouted by Arsenal while still at nursery

Zayn Ali Salman is the youngest-ever recruit to Arsenal's pre-academy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nuJkBJ

Unboxed: Oil rig in lido to form part of UK-wide arts event

The decommissioned North Sea platform will relocate to Weston-super-Mare as part of 2022's Unboxed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jjXyUu

'We didn't call ourselves mum and dad for 10 months'

Nina and Steven fostered a baby hoping in vain to adopt her. With a second baby they finally became parents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xviv7g

Lorry driver shortages: 'Driving lorries is a bit like riding horses'

What is it like to be a new lorry driver in an industry experiencing severe shortages? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aWu0rx

Covid: WHO warns pandemic will drag on into 2022

Slow vaccine supply to poorer nations means the crisis will last longer than it needs to, experts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30PIuYB

Nearly 1,500 arrests in county lines drug dealing crackdown

Police targeted county lines operations where gangs supply drugs via dedicated phone numbers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vtNayu

UK agrees free trade deal with New Zealand

The government says consumers and businesses will benefit from deal, but it is unlikely to boost growth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nfs6Ia

Home secretary wants police update on spiking by needles

It follows a number of reports of women being spiked by injections on nights out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AYNwya

Leslie Bricusse: 'Lyrical genius' of film dies aged 90

He was the prolific creator of multiple movie hits such as Candyman, Feeling Good and Goldfinger. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AUoTCQ

Gabby Petito: Apparent human remains found in search for fiancé Brian Laundrie

Items owned by Gabby Petito's missing fiancé and apparent human remains have been found in Florida. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vz1wxp

Terror threat against MPs raised to substantial - Patel

Home Secretary Priti Patel says police will change their plans to "properly" reflect the situation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pkN1fD

Rare New England shilling found in Bywell Hall sweet tin

The New England shilling dates from 1652 and was found amongst a forgotten coin collection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vwme11

All Afghans have the right to a passport - Taliban

But sports personalities, people seeking medical treatment or wanting to study abroad will be prioritised. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aS6lbM

Sajid Javid says MPs should set example over wearing masks

The health secretary is asked whether MPs should wear face coverings in the House of Commons chamber. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E5sQ9P

Average cash withdrawal climbs to £80

The average amount Britons take out of cash machines rises by over £10, but there are fewer visits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AYgJJE

Environment bill: Green groups dismay as ministers reject changes

Ministers say the new law will demonstrate global leadership, but critics accuse them of "inaction". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lSMX4G

Brewdog's solid gold beer can ad misleading, ASA says

The advertising watchdog says three Brewdog adverts for a gold can competition were "misleading". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DXfLzi

The world's most famous basketball court gets a facelift

Harlem's legendary Rucker Park basketball court receives a major makeover. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AVBfuj

Science cuts in Autumn budget would threaten prosperity, says ex-minister

The science committee chair will hear of the impact of possible changes to research spending. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30HiT3U

Rachel Levine: Transgender official sworn in as four-star admiral

Dr Rachel Levine is already the nation's most prominent openly transgender federal official. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ARm3yk

Squid Game helps Netflix subscriptions bounce back

The streaming giant added 4.4 million new users in the third quarter as foreign language shows continued to fly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lUh9fE

The Papers: PM's 'green gamble' and 'booster jabs plea'

The papers focus on the government's climate strategy and fears of another Covid wave as cases rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lWjQ0r

Capitol riots officer: The moment the mob took me

Video from outside the Capitol shows police officer Mike Fanone scream as he was tasered in the head. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m3ODIR

Myanmar: Mass release of political prisoners

Some of the political prisoners released by the authorities in Myanmar describe how they endured life in jail. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n8tFaL

School steps in to give classes to Afghan children living in hotel

Hear from Afghan teenagers who are receiving English lessons, thanks to a local school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vsVcr9

Iraq war: Abuse claims against soldiers close with no prosecutions

While some allegations against British troops are credible, others are not, defence secretary says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vtmZYs

When a cobra became a murder weapon

A 28-year-old man killed his wife using a cobra, in what prosecutors say is the first crime of its kind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aVdI1Y

Prevent scheme: Why the government's programme is so difficult

The strategy aimed at stopping people becoming terrorists is facing calls for it to be overhauled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DVqERZ

Can Online Safety Bill tackle social media abuse of MPs?

After Sir David Amess' death, we look at the detail of the Online Safety Bill and what measures it offers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pg7fHh

North Korea confirms 'successful' submarine-launched missile test

This comes a day after South Korea reported an apparent weapons test in waters off Japan's coast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DNztgK

Oleg Deripaska: FBI searches US homes linked to Russian oligarch

Agents are sweeping homes linked to Oleg Deripaska, a Russian oligarch who is under US sanctions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aQo8Qn

Aberfan disaster: Surviving schoolchildren's trauma 55 years on

Fifty-five years on, survivors say they live with the images of death and destruction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DXzQ8o

Google's Pixel 6 processor brings AI photo features

New AI features such as "magic" photo editing and on-device voice processing come with the new chip. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vs0zH5

Iraq war: Abuse claims against soldiers close with no prosecutions

While some allegations against British troops are credible, others are not, defence secretary says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vtmZYs

Morrisons: Shareholders approve £7bn takeover deal

British supermarket group Morrisons says shareholders approve the US private equity group takeover. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n309Do

Queen declines Oldie of the Year award

At 95, she does not meet the criteria because "you are only as old as you feel", the palace says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G2u4nJ

England leave big names out of autumn Test squad but call up Quirke & Freeman

Sale scrum-half Raffi Quirke is one of four uncapped players named in England's squad but a host of big names miss out again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z3rYDD

Harassment and bullying MPs could face vote to trigger election

Labour says a government plan to close a loophole in future cases should also apply retrospectively. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AY0V9E

Afghanistan: US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad steps down after troops withdrawal

Zalmay Khalilzad led talks with the Taliban that resulted in a deal to fully withdraw US troops. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jcJbBk

Kerry says COP26 'last best hope for the world'

US climate envoy John Kerry says to avoid the worst consequences of climate change decisions have to be made now. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pjeP3Z

Apple unveils new computer chips amid shortage

The new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips expand the firm's use of silicon it has designed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lRkxrG

Covid: Australia's Flying Doctors take vaccines to vast remote areas

The famed service is helping solve the immense challenge of vaccinating remote Australia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ATknnO

Covid: Why are UK cases so high?

The UK has higher infections than most of its neighbours, as scientists fear a difficult winter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FYNE4r

The shortages hitting countries around the world

People and businesses across the world are facing shortages of everything from coal to coffee. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z5RtEm

Eric Zemmour: Far-right journalist cast as Macron election rival

Eric Zemmour - tipped to run for the French presidency - is rebranding far-right nationalism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aPAAAc

The battle to make lighter life-saving body armour

New materials are making body armour lighter but nanotechnology could provide a breakthrough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jeGO0K

Narendra Modi: 'Why is the Indian PM's photo on my Covid vaccine certificate?'

A 62-year-old Indian wants a new Covid-19 vaccine certificate without Narendra Modi's photograph. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AUUnJ0

The Papers: A city 'born of grief' and call to end online hate

The front pages focus on MPs' tributes to Sir David Amess - and his family's visit to the scene of the killing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pcCRgX

Welsh independence to be considered by commission

Independence is one of the options a commission on Wales' future in the UK will look at. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30Fei28

Boy, 16, charged over Glasgow fatal railway station stabbing

The teenager has been arrested and charged over the death of Justin McLaughlin, 14, in Glasgow on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aMRMpL

Sir David Amess death: Parliament pays tribute to former colleague

MPs have been remembering Sir David Amess, who was killed in his Essex constituency. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aPmjDC

I get abuse and threats online - why can't it be stopped?

Online abuse against women is on the rise, but why aren't the police, government and social media sites doing more to stop it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jdcFPv

Heat pump grants worth £5,000 to kickstart low carbon heating

The grants for England and Wales are part of a government strategy for low carbon heating - but critics say it is not ambitious enough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30smO4j

Dennis Hutchings: Ex-soldier on trial over Troubles shooting dies

The trial of Dennis Hutchings, 80, had been adjourned when he tested positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aRaZXi

Heat pumps: Should I get one and how much will it cost me?

The government wants people to replace gas boilers with heat pumps. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jdsOEP

Emergency crews attend explosion in Ayr housing estate

Pictures from the scene in Ayrshire suggest at least one house has been destroyed by the blast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DJCb6W

UK firms will have to disclose climate impact

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will bring in new rules around environmental sustainability reporting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ATA2Uf

The Papers: Sir David Amess's family 'broken' by MP's killing

Most papers lead on the statement released by the family of MP Sir David Amess, who was killed on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YX1BPg

The nightmare of India's tallest rubbish mountain

India's oldest and tallest mountain of rubbish in the city of Mumbai is 18 storeys high. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jdxDxU

Morrisons takeover: Bradford retail giant in the bagging area

As shareholders prepare to vote on a £7bn takeover, what are the views from Morrisons' birthplace? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pbMnkH

McIlroy wins CJ Cup for 20th PGA Tour title

Rory McIlroy bounces back from Ryder Cup disappointment as he cards a final-round six-under-par 66 to win the CJ Cup and secure his 20th PGA Tour title. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DOc9PL

Has Covid changed New York City nightlife forever?

A photographer is confronted with the new reality of empty streets and closed clubs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jbHNih

Songhaï: A 'zero waste' agricultural system to increase food security in Africa

Fr Godfrey Nzamujo runs a "zero waste" agriculture system aimed at increasing food security and creating jobs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lNQocM

Cotton, slavery and poetry: Theatre turns spotlight on its problematic past

Manchester's Royal Exchange was key to the 19th Century cotton trade, which relied on slavery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j8jrGs

You may be able to book a flying taxi within three years

Firms are racing to bring flying taxis and the mini-airports they need into service. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YXCmw8

Covid: Thousands of children left without parents in Iran

Thousands of children in Iran have been left without parents, and many people blame the leadership. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C3bzgw

Scams: Cost of impact on well-being calculated as £9bn a year

Consumer group Which? says costs to victims' well-being are greater than the amount stolen by fraudsters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YZHSyA

Buy now, pay later firm Klarna to offer 'pay now' option

Klarna's boss says people should mostly "pay with the money they have", rather than take out credit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lRsdtS

Earthshot Prize: Costa Rica wins £1m from William's Earthshot prize

Two friends growing coral and the country of Costa Rice are among five winners receiving £1m each. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AO1wdZ

Stansted Airport: Flights missed amid baggage system 'chaos'

Long queues and last-minute dashes put a "downer" on Stansted travellers' long-awaited trips. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lMhXmW

Bill Clinton: Former US president discharged from hospital

The 75-year-old had been receiving treatment for a blood infection in California. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30Adsnj

Pedro Sanchez: Spanish PM vows to abolish prostitution

The UN estimates Spain's sex industry has become worth €3.7 billion since decriminalisation in 1995. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3paYqOV

Brighton bin strike: Deal could end weeks of waste pile-up, union says

Union and council officials reach a provisional agreement after 13 days of industrial action. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pc1U40

Great South Run: 16,000 compete in Portsmouth

Eilish McColgan sets a new course record as thousands take on the 10-mile route through Portsmouth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p8dZqD

Clayton-le-Woods house collapse: Family pays tribute to Carl Whalley

Carl Whalley, who died in Clayton-le-Woods on Friday, was "the centre of our world", his family says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z2HzDs

Car crashes through wall into Hythe library

Firefighters tunnel through debris to reach the car's occupants after the crash at Hythe Library. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p5zloK

Scotland beat Bangladesh in T20 World Cup opener

Shakib Al Hasan becomes the leading wicket-taker in Twenty20 internationals but Scotland successfully defend 140 against Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup in Muscat, Oman. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FSwwgL

Fespaco: Pomp and colour as Africa’s biggest film festival starts

The Fespaco festival draws film fans from across the world to Burkina Faso. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lK0aN3

Westfield Stratford closed after fire in first floor shop

The complex in east London is evacuated after the discovery of a small fire in a first-floor shop. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lQn5GM

David Amess death: Priti Patel says MPs must be safe and accessible

The death of David Amess has raised questions about the contact between MPs and their constituents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vi4Cps

Sir David Amess: Southend city bid would be a 'fitting tribute' to MP

Sir David championed calls for the profile of his beloved town to be raised in the 2022 competition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ANcBMn

Southeastern train services taken over by government

The rail operator was stripped of its franchise for failing to declare millions in taxpayer funding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30o3t4f

Covid-19: Golden age for new vaccines, and UK cases remain high

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pb6JdU

Haiti: US missionaries reportedly kidnapped in Port-au-Prince

As many as 17 American Christian missionaries and their families have reportedly been kidnapped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DMZ8pJ

Sir David Amess: MPs' security being reviewed at pace, says Commons speaker

Sir Lindsay Hoyle says he wants MPs to be able to meet constituents safely, following the killing of Sir David Amess. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j7B5dc

Venezuelan President Maduro's close aide extradited to US

Venezuela halted talks with the opposition after Alex Saab was flown from Cape Verde to the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p6kzhz

Robert Durst: US millionaire hospitalised with Covid after life sentence

Robert Durst was on Thursday convicted of murder and is a suspect in two other deaths. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mY1jjr

Pigs at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport help to keep skies safe

A team of 20 at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is part of a range of measures being used to reduce bird-strikes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XhwaP8

Baby Loss Awareness Week: Two families’ stories

Steve and Laura Hughes open up about the pain of losing their son Jesse, who died in pregnancy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AQX3Y1

Breast cancer: 'Both my husband and I survived the disease'

Pat and Mark James both survived breast cancer, and want to warn "macho" men they could get it too. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FSfbEA

Sudan: Protesters demand military coup as crisis deepens

The protests come as tensions rise between civilian and military rulers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BOiv0Z

Prof Sarah Gilbert, Covid vaccine creator: Now let’s take on 12 more diseases

Medical science has transformed the pandemic and put rocket boosters on ambitions for new vaccines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AMsy5C

Macron condemns 'unforgivable' 1961 massacre of Algerians in Paris

The 1961 Paris massacre was denied or concealed by French governments for decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BQD1hJ

The Papers: 'Terror will not win' and MP murder suspect named

Sunday's front pages are dominated by reaction to the killing of Conservative MP Sir David Amess. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BKABB4

Sir David Amess stabbing: What we know so far

What happened, what we know about the suspect, who the MP was, and what witnesses saw. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n0ozx8

Sir David Amess: MP murder suspect detained under Terrorism Act

The man arrested on suspicion of murdering MP Sir David Amess - Ali Harbi Ali - is further detained under the Terrorism Act. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FWo2oE

Alan Hawkshaw: Grange Hill and Countdown composer dies aged 84

As well as his TV career, Alan Hawkshaw was in the Shadows and toured with the Rolling Stones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lKPrC7

Former homeless couple can buy Wednesfield home for £1

The opportunity comes under a scheme aimed at helping key workers and others on to the property ladder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DJNgVB

Australian police make record $104m heroin seizure

The 450kg-haul was concealed in a shipment of ceramic tiles sent to Melbourne from Malaysia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mYI21m

Dormice favoured by Italian mafia seized in drugs raid

Italian police search a cannabis farm and seize a stash of 235 frozen dormice - a mafia delicacy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aGCRxk

Afghanistan: US offers to pay relatives of Kabul drone attack victims

Ten people were mistakenly killed by the US military in a drone strike on the Afghan capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ALLCku

Minicab drought: 'Rotten' rates biting into Uber drivers' wages

"Rotten" rates of pay are being blamed for a minicab drought that has been afflicting passengers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AT0kWY

Twickenham stabbing: Boy charged with playing field murder

Hazrat Wali was found with knife injuries and died a short time later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jao2aX

Sir David Amess: Boris Johnson leads tributes to much-loved MP who has died after being stabbed

Friends and colleagues remember Essex MP David Amess's "wonderful smile" and "photographic memory". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AGzb9j

Soldier dies in Salisbury Plain training exercise

Wiltshire Police is investigating the death, the Ministry of Defence says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30yAknd

Afghanistan: US offers to pay relatives of Kabul drone attack victims

Ten people were mistakenly killed by the US military in a drone strike on the Afghan capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ALLCku

Sir David Amess: MPs express fears after constituency stabbing

The stabbing of the veteran Southend West MP has thrown a spotlight on the risks politicians face. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j7DHaS

Texas abortion law: Biden administration to request block on abortion ban

The president's administration will ask the Supreme Court to block a restrictive Texas abortion law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YQkof6

Life at 50C: Fleeing Sahara's shifting sands

Rising temperatures and desertification are forcing many Mauritanians to leave their ancestral homes in search of a better life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YN64nD

Norway attack: Killer held in medical custody amid mental health investigation

Police believe a bow-and-arrow attack that killed five may have been as a result of mental illness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z2U41H

Pregnancy: Some women in Wales to get pre-eclampsia test

Paige Thomas lost her baby to pre-eclampsia and wants tests rolled out for all women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p3UXSo

Shipping disruption: Why are so many queuing to get to the US?

A surge in demand for toys and sports equipment has contributed to logjams at US ports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YQBF7V

Ros Atkins on… China-Taiwan Tensions

Ros Atkins examines why tensions between China and Taiwan have increased over recent weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DJlEjk

Meghan Markle's donation a 'lifesaver' for community kitchen users

Money donated by the Duchess of Sussex has been spent on feeding Nottingham's most vulnerable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YN62fv

Heart attack survivor urges people to learn CPR

A heart attack survivor tells of his battle to live - and why learning CPR is so important. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BZat5q

Cardigan Bay dolphins may have high-pitch Welsh accent

The dolphins have been recorded making ultra-high pitch whistles off Cardigan Bay. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vi4PZQ

Channel smugglers step up risks to outfox France and UK

The number of migrants crossing has doubled in a year, so why is it proving so hard to stop their smugglers? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pfvaqe

Sir David Amess killing was terrorist incident, Met Police say

Police say the fatal stabbing of the Conservative MP has a potential link to Islamist extremism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j9wXcH

Virgin Galactic delays first commercial space flight

Shares in the firm dive 20% as it delays first tourist flight to make upgrades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YSWmzY

Sir David Amess: How a tragic day unfolded

How constituents and authorities reacted to the tragic killing of Sir David Amess. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BQI6Xd

The Papers: MP safety review and terror cops probe death

The killing of Tory MP Sir David Amess, stabbed at his constituency surgery, leads the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p755tJ

Pump prices for petrol and diesel are near a record high

Average petrol prices are just 2p off their record high from April 2012, says the RAC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AORrgO

Man dies in Clayton-le-Woods house collapse blast

A man in his fifties died after the house collapsed in Clayton-le-Woods, near Chorley, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lJNhCT

Microsoft Chief Digital Officer tops Powerlist

The Powerlist 2022 recognises the most powerful people of African and African Caribbean heritage in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mTARYq

The mystery of how long Covid damages our memory

Since Chrissy Gibson was diagnosed with Covid-19, she has had to re-learn many aspects of her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j4nFie

Quiz of the week: Why was this Dutch princess in the news?

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/3aANPVc

The Harder They Fall: Idris Elba on 'culture rich' western

Idris Elba chats to Naga Munchetty about his role in The Harder They Fall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BIxycH

Phoebe Frances Brown: 'I made sense of my cancer by creating art'

Despite surgery for an incurable brain tumour, the actress has continued her career on stage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AKsTp8

Africa's week in pictures: 8-14 October 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mSt3Gh

Super-sized wind turbine race happening ‘too quickly’

Huge wind turbines are pushing the limits of what ports and installation vessels can handle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DL9mqu

Produce Pandas: The plus-size musicians making waves in China

As stars are criticised for being image-obsessed, more relatable celebrities have become popular. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vbiMc1

Laurie Cunningham: An electric trailblazer, Real Madrid's first British player

Laurie Cunningham was the first Briton to sign for Real Madrid, a pioneer at a time when there were few black players in the English game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YQEiH2

South Sudan: How to deliver Covid vaccines in a country with few roads

Delivering vaccines around South Sudan is more expensive than the cost of the jab itself. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aAQle6

Easy On Me: Is Adele's comeback single a Hit or a Miss?

Easy On Me is the Adele's first new material since 2015 - but what does it tell us about the star? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AK4qk3

Robert Durst: US millionaire sentenced to life for murder

Robert Durst was convicted of killing his best friend in 2000 and is a suspect in two other deaths. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aEfpkw

The Papers: Green Queen 'vents her anger', and pig crisis

A range of stories make Friday's newspaper front pages, including comments from the Queen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j3Bjlv

Stranded 600lb turtle returned to Atlantic Ocean

The sea turtle washed ashore a riverbank in Massachusetts this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j3BCwO

Covid-19: Cheaper travel tests to start on 24 October

People in England going away for half term will be able to book lateral flow tests, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FN8mEj

With a new Michelin guide, Moscow's best-kept culinary secrets are out

Nine Moscow restaurants have received Michelin stars for their food - a prestigious industry award. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j3iCOU

Black History Month: Ian Wright - 'three generations of footballers is mind-blowing'

BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor is joined by three generations of professional footballers - Arsenal legend Ian Wright, his son Shaun and grandson D'Margio Wright-Phillips. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FPyXjZ

Stonewall’s influence on BBC and Ofcom revealed

The BBC Nolan Investigates podcast says the charity's work raises questions of impartiality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vgJkZw

Steve Bannon: Congress plots criminal charge for former Trump aide

Steve Bannon could face around one year in prison for not attending Capitol riot hearing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AFBr0v

Riba Stirling Prize: Kingston University complex named UK's best new building

The prestigious Riba Stirling Prize for architecture is won by a Kingston University London complex. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FKYQl9

In pictures: Queen's visit to officially open Senedd

During the ceremony, the Queen said she commended Wales' spirit during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BJCRsq

Community wins £500,000 in funding for remotest mainland pub

Locals hoping to take over The Old Forge on the Knoydart Peninsula win more than £500,000 in funding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iTZdjx

The tattoo artist covering the scars of self-harm

Tattooist John Paterson is using his inking skills to make people more confident in their skin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p0MijM

Covid: Will Scotland's teenagers buck the vaccination trend?

Fast progress is currently being made vaccinating the 12-15 age group in Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v7bYfv

GP rescue plan to boost face-to-face consultations

Extra £250m available to pay for locum staff to help practices in England improve access over winter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YKelJv

Covid: Lateral flow tests more accurate than first thought, study finds

Positive results from the widely-used rapid Covid tests should be trusted, say UCL researchers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AJOyhb

Port delays: 'We've run out of Harry Potter stock'

Retailers say their supply chains have been severely impacted by the container logjam at UK ports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p0DFFy

Keisha the Sket author says she felt shame at her viral story

Jade LB's story spread on BlackBerry Messenger and MSN - before the age of shares, likes and tweets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DJTuVz

Climate change in India: The young inventor's solar-powered ironing cart

India's ironing vendors use charcoal as fuel, but Vinisha Umashankar's cart harnesses the Sun's energy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n8nnrZ

Charles Dickens House: 'It's like living in Victorian-era housing"

Some residents in Charles Dickens House say vermin and mould in their homes is harming their health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FJClwV

Afghanistan: The New York Rabbi evacuating desperate Afghans

Rabbi Moshe Margaretten says he gets calls in the middle of the night from people in Afghanistan asking for help. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FMWEcH

French fishermen warn of blockades in UK licence row

Why the fishermen of Boulogne-sur-Mer are angry at being refused licences to fish in British waters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lzcnnH

Fashionable farming - the people growing their own clothes

A team of people in the north of England are now making clothes, from seeds to finished garments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DHlQQi

The Velvet Underground: The band that made an art of being obscure

The 60s rock band are the latest musicians to receive a renewed boost from a documentary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aCvKWS

Europe gas prices: How far is Russia responsible?

Moscow has been accused by some of playing politics with gas supplies, but there's a range of factors at work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ABJ3RL

Covid boosters: Who needs them and how do they help?

Millions are eligible for another Covid vaccine dose but remain confused about who needs them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YQG7nm

Covid-19 in Brazil: 'My mum was used as a guinea pig'

A Brazilian healthcare provider is accused of conducting trials on Covid-19 patients without consent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vbjRR5

Leeds bakery bins best-seller biscuit over illegal sprinkles

Get Baked, in Leeds, is told to stop using US-made cake decorations containing prohibited additive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AET8xc

The Papers: 'Buy Christmas gifts early', and EU's Brexit offer

A mix of stories lead Thursday's front pages, including worries over the retail industry's supply chain problems. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DJKWhr

Covid: New WHO group may be last chance to find virus origins

The World Health Organization unveils a new group to examine the emergence of the virus more closely. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YS9dCT

Kongsberg: Several killed in Norway bow and arrow attack

Police say a man who killed and wounded people in the town of Kongsberg has been detained. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YIgIvR

Covid: Scientists targeted with abuse during pandemic

Doctors who came into the public eye during Covid received death threats and harassment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YJGbph

Strictly Come Dancing: Robert Webb withdraws due to ill health

The comedian and author made the decision to leave the competition because of ill health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pe6gaT

Ros Atkins on... The US climate conundrum

Ahead of COP26, Ros Atkins looks at what the world's biggest emitters are doing to tackle climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FCGseh

Police dashcam shows close call during highway crash

A Florida police officer inspecting a flat tire had to suddenly dodge a crashing vehicle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YQg5kn

Covid: Misleading vaccine claims target children and parents

The vaccine is being offered to children aged 12 and older. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FHuzn1

What those living with dementia want people to know

"Dementia is something you learn to live with, not just die of," - tips from, those living with the condition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YMQ717

What's the secret of a great comedy song?

As he launches a podcast on the science of funny songs, comedian Phil Nichol reveals his favourites. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mL7eIx

The men going to military jail for their faith

The island nation has a strict military conscription programme, putting pacifists in a difficult situation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mQXTio

Why wives around the world do not earn as much as their husbands

Researchers say data from 45 countries over 40 years shows household is a place of great inequality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lzzLS4

Ghana’s role in honouring a US civil rights hero

A state-of-the-art complex is to be built in Ghana to remember WEB Du Bois. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3awL4nL

Halifax hum: Mystery noise blights village for a year

The source of the daily noise is being investigated but so far it remains a mystery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BE5dV0

Dutch crown princess could marry woman and be queen - Rutte

A hypothetical same-sex marriage for Princess Amalia would not be a legal problem, says Mark Rutte. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iVoQ3q

Stourbridge taxi driver 'dumped' blind man over guide dog row

He leaves his passenger stranded at the roadside when a £2 surcharge for the dog is queried. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iURAcK

Al Capone memorabilia sells for $3m at auction

The notorious gangster's favourite gun made top dollar - $860,000 - at the California sale. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BCOe59

The Papers: Goods stuck at UK port, and Brexit deal offer

A mix of stories lead Wednesday's papers, including a warning over Christmas present shortages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aDnlSJ

London's New Year fireworks cancelled for a second year

The mayor's office blames "uncertainty caused by the pandemic", but other options will be planned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BFDgvS

Euromillions results: UK's biggest-ever lottery jackpot rolls over

A record £184m Euromillions prize will be up for grabs again on Friday after no ticket won on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mHuzLq

German shock at neo-Nazi burial in empty Jewish grave

A Holocaust denier was buried in the former grave of a music professor outside Berlin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oWz876

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: 'Explosive sex' wins top prize

An image of a bursting cloud of eggs and sperm as groupers mate in the Pacific is the judges' pick. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30fdDnH

Battersea: One injured in London flats blaze

About 70 firefighters are currently involved in tackling the blaze at a block of flats in Battersea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mR7iXp

England v Hungary: Crowd trouble early on in Wembley qualifier

Hungary fans fight with police in the opening minutes of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against England at Wembley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X97h8o

Afghanistan crisis: G20 leaders pledge to avert economic catastrophe

The Taliban takeover has caused a massive shock to an economy that was just about surviving. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AE4kdA

Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock given United Nations role

The former minister will become a special representative for a United Nations body in Africa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mK1m2p

Building strategy to look at embodied carbon, says government

Carbon emissions from making building materials - or embodied carbon - had led to calls to end demolitions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oSS9at

Rising up against racism: London's forgotten Bangladeshi squatters

Hundreds of Bangaldeshis took over empty properties in London in the 1970s, demanding better housing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/308gdvK

From a Borders village to the Royal Swedish Ballet

Calum Lowden becomes principal dancer - despite admitting he is "not the most supple person". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iUpoGJ

24-hour pub crawl: St Neots man 'sets new world record'

Matt Ellis is waiting for Guinness World Records to verify his feat, which began in Cambridge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v4ebsc

Africa's iconic architecture in 12 buildings

Two architects are determined to showcase the architecture of Africa to the world - past and present. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Az5GX9

Why does the internet keep breaking?

Outages of Facebook and its family of apps now lead to significant disruption for firms worldwide from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mNawee

Call Her Daddy's Alex Cooper: 'Not everyone can just do a podcast'

Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper has relaunched her podcast after getting a huge deal with Spotify. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Az5FT5

Paul Merson on gambling addiction: 'I wouldn't wish this on anybody'

In a new film coming to BBC One, former England footballer Paul Merson investigates his addiction to gambling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YFrjrG

Jammu and Kashmir: Killing of civilians sparks militancy fear

People, especially religious minorities, now fear for their safety in Indian-administered Kashmir. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3auKYNy

DC Comics reveal that latest Superman character is bisexual

In an upcoming comic the new reiteration of Superman, Jon Kent, will be pictured in a same-sex kiss. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oPczBr

Milos Zeman: The Czech leader proud to be politically incorrect

Ailing Czech President Milos Zeman is famously fond of liquor and provocative jokes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X8pfrG

PM expected to back loans for gas price-hit firms

Boris Johnson is set to approve plans for emergency loans to energy-intensive firms, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X8hKB2

Footballers threaten legal action over 'data misuse'

A group of 850 players has threatened legal action against 17 companies over the use of their data. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oQ2vYH

'I can't leave people without a tree at Christmas'

Matthew Corrie hopes his customers will make deliveries for him because he cannot find staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v4aceQ

Why X Factor's Grace Davies has taken four years to release Roots

X Factor runner-up Grace Davies has finally put out the song that got her noticed back in 2017. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AHSjEd

The Papers: 'Damning' Covid report, and gas crisis loans

Several of Tuesday's papers focus on a new inquiry by MPs into how the UK handled the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YH4VxJ

Covid: UK start to pandemic worst public health failure ever, MPs say

Government too slow to lock down and test-and-trace was chaotic, but jabs rollout a success, MPs say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ByMNVw

Black scientists say UK research is institutionally racist

Senior black scientists tell the BBC they believe UK science to be "institutionally racist". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lvPTUE

Nobel Prize: We will not have gender or ethnicity quotas - top scientist

Journalist Maria Ressa was the only woman to win a Nobel Prize this year, and just the 58th in history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v2fbwC

Thailand to re-open for some vaccinated visitors on 1 November

Fully vaccinated travellers from nations including the UK will no longer need to quarantine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FBWLrr

Manchester Arena Inquiry: John Atkinson badly let down, family says

John Atkinson's family say "precious time was allowed to ebb away" after the Manchester Arena bomb. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mHg36n

Tiepolo drawing found in Weston Hall attic to be auctioned

The work by an Italian painter was gathering dust until its discovery in a house clearance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oTaVPg

Emergency talks over gas price crisis continue

The business secretary is to hold further talks with industry over soaring energy prices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BAAwzS

Covid-19: NHS Covid passes, and lockdown lifted in Sydney

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

Police face hundreds of sexual assault complaints

At least 750 allegations were made against serving officers across Britain over five years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iMg6N6

China floods: Nearly 2 million displaced in Shanxi province

Rainfall may have been heavier than the Henan floods in July and rescue efforts remain a major challenge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FyOLYe

Climate change: Prince Charles sympathetic to protesters' anger

The Prince of Wales tells the BBC he sympathises with protesters - but any action must be constructive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iPotHo

US concludes first direct talks with Taliban since withdrawal

The US insists the meeting does not amount to recognition of the Taliban. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YFAAA9

Covid Australia: Sydney celebrates end of 107-day lockdown

Australia's biggest city passed a key vaccination target, allowing people to enjoy new freedoms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DtzLJv

Epstein: Met to take no further action after review

The review was prompted by Virginia Giuffre's legal action in the US against the Duke of York. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mGLtJZ

Periods and low confidence put some girls off sport

The Youth Sports Trust charity wants girls to have a greater say over PE in schools. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YHhwl1

Expelled: Russia, repression and me

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reflects on being barred from Russia and the assault on the country's freedoms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oPPGh2

The race to save California’s famous sequoia trees

Tourists flock to California’s famous sequoia trees, but wildfires are threatening their existence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FtlQVH

Drugs, arms, and terror: A high-profile defector on Kim's North Korea

A former colonel describes a leadership making cash by any means, from drug factories to illegal arms deals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lr9PIk

The hi-tech headbands that claim to reduce your stress

Devices that measure brainwaves are increasingly being used by athletes to improve their performance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lvAWBO

Stealthing: California bans non-consensual condom removal

Victims of "stealthing" risk sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. Now they can sue offenders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lsxEiM

Are asylum suicides an unfolding national tragedy?

Campaigners call for an inquiry into the rate of suicides among young asylum seekers in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uYdkJt

Murray beats teenager Alcaraz to reach Indian Wells third round

Andy Murray beats highly-rated Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz 5-7 6-3 6-2 to reach the third round at Indian Wells. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mIUUbI

Mass protests in Poland amid EU law controversy

Demonstrations backing EU membership take place nationwide amid fears Poland could leave the bloc. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oLzbml

The Papers: 'Gas price clash', and NHS staff face waiting list 'abuse'

The energy crisis facing the UK continues to feature prominently on the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YFMHx6

Wales NHS Covid passes set to become compulsory

Wales' rugby game against New Zealand will be one of the first mass events where passes are required. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Av2L1m

US couple accused of selling nuclear submarine secrets

A US Navy nuclear engineer and his wife allegedly sold the secret data to an undercover FBI agent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3As1msI

Liberty Steel cash injection to save 660 jobs

The deal will allow the UK firm's Rotherham plant - which has been closed since spring - to reopen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FvkVE6

Eggborough Power Station's remaining towers demolished

The 300ft (90m) high structures in Eggborough were demolished as part of redevelopment plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FvR0vv

Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder III: Predictions for WBC world heavyweight title bout

Another win for Tyson Fury or can Deontay Wilder get his revenge in Las Vegas? We asked boxing experts for their predictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uUhYrP

Biodiversity loss risks 'ecological meltdown' - scientists

The UK has an average of only 53% of its biodiversity left, well below the global average, study shows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mEqHdZ

Covid-19: Two million booster jabs administered, and patient a 'cat with nine lives'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/302D3Vy

Colombian nun kidnapped in Mali in 2017 is freed

Gloria Cecilia Narváez was kidnapped by Islamist militants while working as a missionary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oR24gO

'Why drilling holes in fences can save hedgehogs'

Jennifer Manning-Ohren is turning her community into a highway to help the endangered creatures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AnnpAx

Your pictures on the theme of 'derelict'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iMlY92

Oh Wonder: We spent our honeymoon covered in cockroaches in a burning building

The indie-pop duo broke up while recording their fourth album, and things only got weirder after that. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oNGF8o

Newcastle United takeover: What is PIF, the main owner of the club?

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund owns 80% of Newcastle after a high-profile takeover. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ax5LdD

Covid-19 vaccines: Has China made more than other countries combined?

China says it's provided more than half of all vaccines administered around the world so far. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DlDgl4

Should sex offenders' voices ever be heard?

Audio clips from child sex offenders are released by police to deter others following in their path. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/300QQMj

Covid pandemic: How easy is it for patients to book a GP appointment in Wales?

Some can't get through on the phone. Some find new apps very useful. GP patients speak up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mHyZBE

Thriller film sinks teeth into Hungary's opposition

It is a film perfectly timed for Viktor Orban's ruling party that could harm the opposition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3arq8yx

Grealish's first goal for England a 'psychological' step, says Southgate

Jack Grealish has taken an important "psychological" step by scoring his first goal for England, says boss Gareth Southgate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30bHFsG

Performer at Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre killed by falling scenery

Investigators said they are probing the death of 37-year-old Yevgeny Kulesh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DsGGCy

The Papers: 'Nursing crisis' hits wards, and PM faces 'Brexit clash'

Shortages of nursing staff and supply chain issues facing the UK feature in Sunday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mEndrV

The 25-year-old who's been a clown for two decades

Lucien Santus started performing as a clown when he was four years old. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aoXHRO

Brexit: Remove court's oversight of NI Protocol - Frost

The UK wants the European Court of Justice removed from oversight of the NI Protocol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DqwaMm

Olivier Rousteing: Balmain designer reveals fireplace explosion injuries

Olivier Rousteing, creative director of Balmain, shared a picture of himself swathed in bandages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Aw8S5I

Sebastian Kurz: Austrian leader resigns amid corruption inquiry

Sebastian Kurz denies allegations he used government money for party political purposes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iJ06vi

Covid: Frome cancer patient who survived coma 'a cat with nine lives'

Paul Luttrell's family were warned he may not wake from a coma, but he has made a speedy recovery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3amKkBv

Stoppage-time goal clinches Scotland win over Israel