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Sue Gray's update into her No 10 lockdown parties investigation dominates the newspaper headlines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FELi6z2QI

Lunar New Year 2022: Millions start celebrating

This year marks the change from the year of the Ox to the year of the Tiger. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vKlH5i8Aw

Wine drinkers face higher prices and less choice, firm warns

Proposed changes to alcohol duty could also push smaller firms out of business, a wine seller warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y6MfuwtAH

The crime gangs cashing in by burying illegal waste

Organised criminals are illegally burying thousands of tonnes of waste across Scotland, a BBC investigation finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pK7flxj4X

Covid: Ministers to consult over NHS jab requirement for England

The policy for England, which also includes care staff, will be reviewed in light of the Omicron variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WHtRcCnN3

Anne Frank's betrayal: Dutch publisher apologises for book

The book identifies a person who may have betrayed Anne Frank and her family to the Nazis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tFe0YozGs

Winter Olympics: How will the Covid bubbles work?

To combat the risk of Covid, a huge army of volunteers and security staff will help implement enormous, strict separation bubbles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZcgS2R1Um

Why are UK energy prices so high?

Find out how a lack of wind and even energy demands in Russia are affecting prices in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mVgPhfBdx

Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation

The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JvqKRpDB7

The Papers: 'U-turn' on mandatory NHS staff jabs in England

Several papers report on a No 10 "policy blitz" amid ongoing speculation over Sue Gray's Partygate report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7TYaZ42NV

In Pictures: US cities clear-up after big-freeze

Some areas saw over two feet (61cm) of snow as the region was hit by the biggest storm in years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OXIl76Em4

Everton: Frank Lampard agrees to become manager

Frank Lampard finalises a two-and-a-half-year deal as Everton's new manager and is putting his backroom staff in place and working on new signings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G1M0vnJUx

Rosie Duffield: MP considers leaving Labour over 'obsessive harassment'

Rosie Duffield says the "rubbish" has been going on for years and nothing has been done to stop it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FxHKiRkhg

Bloody Sunday: 'I still miss my father, 50 years on'

Relatives of those killed in Londonderry have gathered to remember loved ones, 50 years on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HDAca4JYi

Fulham fan dies after cardiac arrest during game

A Fulham supporter has died after suffering a cardiac arrest which led to the game against Blackpool being stopped for more than 40 minutes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ry0TJxOV

Sergio Mattarella: At 80, Italy president re-elected on amid successor row

Sergio Mattarella agreed to stay on after ruling parties failed to find a compromise candidate. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3HeMuSH

Australian Open: 'Ashleigh Barty cements place as national hero with Melbourne win'

Described as the quintessential Aussie, Ashleigh Barty has ended the long wait for an Australian Open singles champion. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3AFSjWA

Freedom Convoy: Why Canadian truckers are protesting in Ottawa

The 'Freedom Convoy' is protesting vaccine mandates but police are worried about fringe elements. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jkvblzyRL

Storm Ana: Deadly Africa storm shows climate crisis reality - UN

Rescue workers in southern Africa are trying to reach thousands stranded as more are found dead. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3oaRno9

The Papers: Anger as Met probe impacts Gray partygate inquiry

Some papers report on "fury" over the police intervention in Sue Gray's inquiry into alleged No 10 parties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34k3Sqj

Why Germany isn't sending weapons to Ukraine

Germany's refusal to arm Ukraine has puzzled and angered some allies. Here's what's behind it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AK3IET

DUP rejects ex-leader Edwin Poots' nomination bid

The former party leader lost the nomination to constituency activist Diane Forsythe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32ENtfJ

Downing Street parties: Sue Gray won't wait for police inquiry

Sue Gray is expected to submit her report on lockdown events at Downing Street shortly, the BBC is told. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oaiM9X

Brexit: Irish Sea border checks 'not fit for purpose'

An audit finds the system for checking agri-foods entering Northern Ireland does not comply with EU rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r9Grt1

National Insurance: What’s the new Health and Social Care tax and what will it cost me?

A new health and social care tax is being introduced in April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yQyUQl

US Supreme Court: The women in the running to replace Stephen Breyer

A Washington DC federal judge and a California Supreme Court justice are considered top contenders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ADu1MT

Ronnies and trousers: Barry Cryer's BBC moments

How Barry Cryer made us laugh on the BBC over his long performing and writing career. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g0Qla3

Man drove without licence for more than 70 years

The man, in his 80s, tells police he has been driving with no licence or insurance since he was 12. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fYQSJz

Ukraine: What sanctions could be imposed on Russia?

Western diplomats are refusing to be explicit about specific penalties to keep the Kremlin guessing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3revjv3

Dave Ryding on skiing gold: I never dreamed I'd win one

Dave "the Rocket" Ryding won Britain's first ever alpine skiing World Cup gold medal on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u2CsAg

Pam & Tommy: Lily James 'a triumph' as Pamela Anderson in new series

The former Downton Abbey actress transforms into the Baywatch star for new TV drama Pam & Tommy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r2uB3K

US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

President Biden would pick a replacement, and he has previously pledged to nominate a black woman. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3IGiKyo

Russia Ukraine: US sends Moscow formal response over crisis

The secretary of state says he has offered Russia a serious diplomatic path but will help defend Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3KK97k2

Covid fraud: Rishi Sunak denies writing off stolen support funds

Rishi Sunak says the government will "do everything we can" to recover billions stolen by fraudsters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tYptj7

Call for rethink of Scottish gender recognition reforms

The Equality and Human Rights Commission says "more detailed consideration" of the reforms is needed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35s1COw

BBC should have amended anti-Semitism story, complaints unit rules

Criticisms over the report's accuracy and impartiality were partially upheld by the BBC's complaints unit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34argXk

Covid: Call to publish parties report in full and pet spending boom continues

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3IDrzc1

Sir Elton John postpones US shows after positive Covid-19 test

The pandemic has already caused several delays in the 74-year-old musician's final world tour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3H25pA5

Covid in Wales: Self-isolation to be cut to five days minimum

The change will come on the same day nightclubs reopen and the rule of six in pubs is scrapped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r2Flio

Ros Atkins on... Investigating Number 10 parties

Police are investigating multiple events at Downing Street to see if Covid rules were broken. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qYQOj4

IS militants surrender as Kurdish-led forces surround Syria prison

But dozens remain holed up along with hundreds of children after six days of fierce fighting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G25hPN

Playboy 'strongly supports' women accusing Hugh Hefner

A new US docuseries describes Hugh Hefner as a "vampire" who "sucked the life" out of young girls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o08o4y

Ukraine: What is Nato and why doesn't Russia trust it?

Nato countries are trying to help Ukraine in the face of a possible Russian invasion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35prrif

Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium

Six people are reportedly killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside a stadium in Cameroon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qWafJg

Koshka Duff: Met apology to woman over language in strip search

Police apologise to an academic over the "sexist, derogatory and unacceptable" language. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fVhVp8

George Floyd: Three ex-officers face civil rights trial

Federal prosecutors allege the former officers "wilfully deprived" George Floyd of his civil rights. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3HaQ8N6

Sex trafficking: Children groomed in Romania sent to UK

BBC correspondent Jean Mackenzie finds children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nSDGtR

Nusrat Ghani: Ex-minister's claims reignite rows over Tories and Islam

The ex-minister's accusations prompt wider questions over how the party handles discrimination cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FVxcAz

How anti-social behaviour can devastate lives

BBC Panorama investigates what can happen when anti-social behaviour escalates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rJnix3

Rams dump champions Bucs out of play-offs after incredible finish in Tampa

The Los Angeles Rams end the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' hopes of back-to-back Super Bowl wins with a stunning victory in the play-offs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qSprHl

The Papers: Russia-Ukraine tensions and No 10 police quizzed

The papers report on the partygate investigation and fears that gas prices might rise if Russia invades Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3KCFKzZ

Vafaei first Iranian to win snooker ranking title

Hossein Vafaei becomes the first Iranian player to win a snooker ranking title, beating Mark Williams in the final of the Snooker Shoot Out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3KCDysf

Officer hit by motorbike going wrong way on M25 airlifted to hospital

A police officer is airlifted to hospital following the crash, while a 26-year-old man is arrested. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Is7W6M

John Lewis says it is wrong to cut sick pay for unjabbed staff

Unlike rivals, the retailer says all staff get full sick pay regardless of vaccination status. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3KEnS83

Sublime Ziyech strike helps Chelsea beat Tottenham for third time in three weeks

Two second-half goals, including a brilliant strike from Hakim Ziyech, help Chelsea beat Tottenham for the third time in three weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32nV16C

German navy chief resigns over Ukraine comments

Kay-Achim Schönbach said the idea that Russia wanted to invade Ukraine was nonsense. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rNMy5s

England routed by West Indies in first T20

England's batting woes cross formats and continents as they are routed by West Indies in the first T20 international in Barbados. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r1cqeZ

Anoosheh Ashoori: Iranian-Briton to start hunger strike in prison

The 67-year-old engineer from London hopes the strike will bring attention to those unfairly held in Iran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/341PNOo

Briton confirmed dead and one injured in Thailand, amid attack reports

The second man was taken to hospital following an incident in Kanchanaburi, the Foreign Office says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Al9nBe

Jean-Jacques Savin: French adventurer dies crossing Atlantic Ocean

Jean-Jacques Savin, who was 75, had previously made the voyage in a large barrel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rDN5Xj

Cardiff's 'Mona Lisa' mural removed for McDonald's ad

The move was described as "pretty tasteless", but the fast food company say it will be re-instated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fLPg5N

A1(M) crash: Woman critical after car plunges from bridge

The Vauxhall Astra went through a barrier and landed on its roof when it plunged onto the A1 (M). from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tVzY6u

Carlow body: Inquiry after 'dead man' brought into post office

Reports suggest a deceased pensioner was "propped up by two men" who tried to claim his pension. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AnOF3q

Gabby Petito: Boyfriend of blogger 'responsible' for her murder

Brian Laundrie admitted in a journal to killing Gabby Petito during a cross-country trip, says the FBI. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33FWLZl

Five slices of Meat Loaf: Iconic moments on the BBC

He'd do anything for fun... Watch our highlights from Meat Loaf's many BBC appearances over the decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rBpYN3

Do Ukrainians and Russians believe a full-scale war is possible?

Amid growing fears of a Russian invasion, BBC correspondents gauge the public mood in Kyiv and Moscow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tObP1K

Meat Loaf: What exactly is it that the singer would not do for love?

How I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) became one of rock's biggest urban myths. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ajr5Fg

Peloton shares dive on report of production pause

The firm's shares fell more than 20% as investors worry that demand for its pricey exercise machines is waning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nIvMDu

Rare twin elephants born in Kenya

Twins account for only 1% of elephant births, with the last known birth recorded in 2006. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AkzLLj

Lone women drivers are top priority, says AA after tweet backlash

The firm came under fire after it told a customer it did not put calls from lone women drivers first. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FLYXLW

Paris Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton shows Virgil Abloh's last collection

The French fashion house pays tribute to its late artistic director during Paris Fashion Week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rE2yH1

US man who faked death re-arrested in Glasgow

Nicholas Rossi is facing extradition over a charge of rape in Utah in the United States. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FLXy8h

Bergwijn's astonishing injury-time double snatches Spurs victory at Leicester

Steven Bergwijn scores two injury-time goals as Tottenham snatch an incredible win at Leicester in a thrilling finish. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FCECIR

Jozef Puska, 31, charged with murder of Ashling Murphy

A man appears at a special court in the Republic of Ireland charged with the murder of Ashling Murphy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FNmufw

Shrewsbury MP Daniel Kawczynski suspended for one day over bullying

Daniel Kawczynski, Shrewsbury's Conservative MP, is sanctioned for undermining his own apology. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GJFAVj

Christian Wakeford's long walk to defection

The MP's journey from the Tories to Labour follows ideological doubts and a lengthy wooing process. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Agh8bv

'We hope that she's doing OK' - leading players call for information on Peng's wellbeing

Victoria Azarenka, Naomi Osaka and Ashleigh Barty call for more information on Chinese player Peng Shuai's wellbeing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qIBgQt

Unilever says it will not increase £50bn bid for rival

Consumer goods giant Unilever says it will not sweeten its bid for the healthcare arm of GlaxoSmithKline. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qI8sHW

Coercive behaviour: Carwyn Roberts controls girlfriend

He met his girlfriend on Plenty of Fish and also lied about a £300,00 inheritance, court hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tD5hCZ

Afcon 2021: Ghana dumped out by debutants Comoros

Ghana suffer a humiliating group-stage exit at the Nations Cup as the four-time champions are beaten 3-2 by debutants Comoros. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Kz5wW3

Team GB gymnasts join defibrillator campaign

Becky and Ellie Downie have joined a defibrillator campaign after their brother suffered a cardiac arrest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32b1xxr

Ashling Murphy: 'Community is needed to overcome such evil'

Mourners say "nothing is going to be the same again" after the killing of Ashling Murphy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FDmn63

Mobile firms agree another 5G delay at US airports

Airlines have pushed for postponement, saying risks from 5G will force them to cancel flights. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33M5BV4

Plastic crisis needs binding treaty, report says

Pollution from plastics is a global emergency in need of a robust UN treaty, according to a report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FDdn0I

Government defeated as Lords vote to make misogyny a hate crime

Peers vote to make misogyny a hate crime and block new powers to impose conditions on noisy protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/351ejQb

The papers: Cummings claims PM lied, and energy bills warning

A mix of stories lead Tuesday's newspaper front pages, including the latest on the No 10 parties row. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3IjWHxn

Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK sending weapons to defend Ukraine, says defence secretary

The defence secretary says he is sending short-range anti-tank missiles amid Russian invasion fears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3519g27

Women's safety: 'I begged the bus driver to let me travel home safely'

A disabled woman calls for a greater understanding of female safety after she "begged" a bus diver to let her travel home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rK27Lt

Braintree missing cat found after owner hears meow on vet's phone

Barnaby's owner recognises his distinctive meow while on the phone to her vet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FwFyyp

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Why Brussels fears Europe is 'closest to war' in decades

Fears are rising over Russia's plans to shake up the region, writes BBC Europe editor Katya Adler. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/325E0xI

Ruth Davidson had mental health concerns over leader role

The former Scottish Tory leader said she almost did not stand as leader, fearing her mental health history would be revealed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Kk1MaL

Funeral costs drop for first time in 18 years

A report says the cost fell by 3.1% but the cheapest type of funeral - a direct cremation - rose in price. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FEe6yJ

Britain's most dangerous roads

Panorama has investigated the roads that kill a jumbo jet's worth of people every three months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Iewpw7

Covid vaccine: Your concerns answered

BBC Reality Check answers your vaccine concerns - from pregnancy fears to production speed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Fz6de9

Energy bills: 'It feels like I'm sleeping outside'

People tell of their struggles to cope, with energy bills set to soar by more than £700 this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tvcpRR

The Papers: PM quizzed on parties as he battles 'to save skin'

Reports of measures Boris Johnson is taking in a bid to hold onto his premiership dominate Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tybCQ9

'Everton owner Moshiri gambled big time on Benitez - and lost'

BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at Rafael Benitez's almost seven-month reign as Everton boss and what next for the club. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3I4DGyC

Cladding crisis: Norwegian wealth fund urged to pressure firms and builders

Grenfell survivors have asked a huge public fund to have 11 firms "resolve" buildings' fire safety defects. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3KhflaY

Texas police respond to synagogue 'hostage' situation

Police are negotiating with a man who seems to have taken four hostages at a synagogue in Colleyville. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3quM8kI

Nino Cerruti: Italian fashion great dies aged 91

The celebrated designer and businessman once said: "I have always dressed the same person, myself." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3frZc43

Novak Djokovic: Court to decide player's Australian Open fate

Judges will hear the player's appeal against his visa being revoked on grounds of public interest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GxrAh3

‘It’s hard to see how Benitez survives’ - is Norwich defeat one too many for Everton boss?

Under pressure in person, online and on air, how long can Rafael Benitez stay in control of a downwardly mobile Everton? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GzNwbk

Aston Villa 2-2 Manchester United: Philippe Coutinho scores on debut to rescue point for hosts

Philippe Coutinho scores on his Aston Villa debut to earn Steven Gerrard's side a point at home to Manchester United. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34JCnXs

Kate Josephs: Sheffield Council boss 'must stand down'

Former government official Kate Josephs is facing calls to stand down from Sheffield Council. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/320Q9UD

Ex-supermarket boss Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover dies at 94

The company's current chief executive described John Sainsbury as a "shopkeeper to his core". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3KaOn4H

Downing Street party: Minister who lost babies in pandemic criticises Boris Johnson

Pensions minister Guy Opperman says Boris Johnson's behaviour is not acceptable and he needs to change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zXl94B

US fugitive who faked death found alive in Glasgow

Nicholas Rossi, using the alias Arthur Knight, was arrested in hospital while being treated for Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rimzTk

Ashling Murphy: 'What happened to her could have happened to me'

People across Ireland came together in solidarity, rage and grief at the killing of Ashling Murphy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34LpXOR

Squalor of Sheffield autistic man's attic 'prison' revealed in picture

Police picture shows inside the bedroom where a vulnerable 22-year-old was kept for seven months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Gu5zQ9

The 'green' row over the UK's largest renewable power plant

The UK's wood-burning Drax power plant hopes to expand but faces questions on its green credentials. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3foN1VS

Dutch King Willem-Alexander retires coach amid slavery row

Critics say the carriage depicts an image that celebrates the Netherlands' slave-owning past. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tyoBBg

London 'hitman' on trial over plot to kill Pakistani activist in Netherlands

Muhammad Gohir Khan is accused of agreeing to kill a Pakistani military critic for £100,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zWCNp4

'Havana syndrome': US baffled after new cases in Europe

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says investigations continue after more diplomats fall ill. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FpqEtV

Omicron: Care rationed by a third of councils in sickness spike

Almost one in three councils in England say they are having to ration social care because of Omicron. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33yw4Fv

Southampton boat crash: Men charged over girl's speedboat death

Emily Lewis was fatally injured when a the boat collided with a buoy in the Solent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qlJcaa

Police to consider investigation if No 10 party probe points to criminal offences

The force says it will consider investigation if the civil service inquiry points to potential criminal offences. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Gq0hFC

The puzzle of America's record Covid hospital rate

Europe has fewer Covid patients in hospital now. Why are the US and Canada bucking the Omicron trend? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zYKcUL

Baby found by teenagers in -20C in Siberia doing well

The girl was found by teens whose family now want to adopt her if relatives cannot be found. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GpskVI

Playtime: Is it time we took 'play' more seriously?

New BBC documentary Why We Play uncovers some surprising benefits of play for the grown-ups. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3flS7C2

Water pollution: How clean are the UK's rivers and lakes?

England's rivers are contaminated by a "chemical cocktail" of pollution- what's being done to tackle the issue? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3niAkjO

'Firefighting is not all about saving cats in trees'

One young firefighter describes what the day-to-day is really like. And what it takes to get hired. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tjMJaU

The people using YouTube to pay for their French chateau

How chateaux owners are using advertising revenues from social media posts to earn a living. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rgT1W0

The papers: PM's future on 'knife edge' amid 'operation save Boris'

The papers focus on Boris Johnson's future after he apologised for attending a drinks gathering in lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zUDkIf

Will Smith boosts Oscar hopes with Screen Actors Guild nomination

The actor is nominated for a Screen Actors Guild award for playing Venus and Serena Williams' father. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GqoR96

South Africa's 'King Khoisan' arrested over cannabis plants at president's office

Protesters planted the cannabis in a vegetable garden near the South African president's workplace. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33vFSA7

Virginia Giuffre: What we know about Prince Andrew's accuser

What we know about the woman who has accused the British royal of sexual assault. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3I47cET

'I blew up like a huge balloon, it was terrifying'

Piotr Pokrzywnicki discovered that he had kidney failure after his whole body became swollen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r8iZuL

'He was like a lighthouse' - Sidney Poitier's daughter posts moving tribute

"I know people know he was good, but I don't think they know the depth of his goodness." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nmsqpp

Covid: Seth Burke, 13, returns home after weeks in hospital

Seth tested positive days after becoming the first wheelchair user sworn into the Welsh Youth Parliament. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tjMix6

Novak Djokovic: Up to tennis star to explain PCR grey area, says Serbia PM

Ana Brnabic says it would be a clear breach of rules if the tennis star went out knowing he had Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qhnCUj

Covid: Quebec to impose health tax on unvaccinated Canadians

The unvaccinated represent 15% of the population, but over half of all hospital admissions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3347OLV

RSV: Parents should be alert to symptoms of common winter virus

As with Covid, most children have mild symptoms but a small number need hospital treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fhhogW

The papers: Is the party over for PM and 'contempt for victims'

The newspapers question Boris Johnson's future following the drinks event at No 10 during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r3l8I4

Ros Atkins on... Lockdown parties at No 10

The PM faces uproar about parties held at Downing Street when Covid-19 lockdown rules were in place. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r87ovY

I thought Dad's pig heart transplant was delirium

David Bennett, 57, is the first person in the world to receive a heart transplant from a genetically-modified pig. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nhAV59

BBC boss says personal error to blame for Alan Dershowitz interview

Director-general Tim Davie says a lack of "due diligence" was to blame when Alan Dershowitz was booked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3K5NMB2

Prince Charles commissions Holocaust survivor portraits

Seven survivors of the Holocaust are recorded in paintings to go on show at Buckingham Palace. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ffrP4u

Sacked belly-dancing teacher sparks Egypt debate over women's rights

Aya Yousef was sacked and divorced after she was filmed moving to music at a work social event. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rbcV4F

Covid: Matt Hancock contracts virus for second time

The former health secretary says he is self-isolating after the positive test result. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33pzHxu

Covid: Welsh word cwtch used in Parliament for first time

The word means hug or cuddle and made its Commons debut in a question to Boris Johnson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3HPXy8s

How Magawa the rat was trained to detect mines

A rat which helped locate more than a 100 landmines in Cambodia has died at the age of eight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r6pXAB

EastEnders starts filming on troubled new £87m Albert Square set

The BBC soap has been criticised for going way over budget and schedule. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/334jYo2

'Fans had no idea what was going on' - but Gerrard refuses to blame VAR for Villa's FA Cup exit

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard accepted VAR's decision to rule out an equaliser for his side, but many watching the FA Cup defeat to Manchester United from home were left confused. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zLHd1K

Why I went from being an actor to a clowndoctor

Scots actor Carmen Pieraccini says her most rewarding role is being a clowndoctor for sick children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qaYyyc

The papers: 'Downing It Street' and pressure grows to cut isolation

News that people were invited to a Downing Street garden party during lockdown leads most of the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FjccU1

Man gets genetically-modified pig heart in world-first transplant

David Bennett, 57, is doing well three days after surgery, doctors in Baltimore, Maryland, say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t98l9U

Millionaire murderer Robert Durst dies in prison

The real estate heir turned fugitive unwittingly confessed to three killings on a TV crime show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f5OgZU

Russia downplays threat to Ukraine in Geneva talks

Russian officials tells their US counterparts that they have no plans to invade Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q8UEpw

Covid: Fact-checking the doctor who challenged the health secretary

An intensive-care doctor challenged the health secretary over mandatory vaccination - are his claims right? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3HQUCsp

Novak Djokavic: How tennis player won visa row court case

Australia's legal defence collapsed on the evidence of the tennis player's treatment at the airport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3JZeX0A

Covid vaccine: Pregnant women urged not to delay getting jab

Most pregnant women admitted to hospital with Covid are unvaccinated, a government campaign says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t9zXvB

The Papers: 'Living with Covid' plan and 5 day isolation support

Several of Monday's papers carry reports on how the UK might navigate the next phase of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3HMSmSX

Covid in schools: 'Fresh air will help stop the spread'

Classroom windows are open this winter in line with Covid advice to keep England's schools ventilated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r55qMG

New York fire: At least 19 killed in apartment block blaze

There were nine children among the fatalities in the fire, which took hold on Sunday in the Bronx. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G6U80K

Scala dei Turchi: Sicily's famed cliffs streaked red by vandals

Sicily's Scala dei Turchi are visited by thousands of tourists every year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G6S2Oq

Covid pandemic: Chinese city tests 14m people after cluster

As China pursues a zero-Covid policy, Tianjin aims to test all its residents within 48 hours. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n6agIA

Venues must have anti-terror measures under government plans

The legal duty has been championed by the mother of Martyn Hett, who was killed in the 2017 Manchester attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31Gwf13

At least five dead after Brazil cliff collapses on boats

Another 20 are missing after the cliff fell onto boats in a lake in the south-east of the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3HJMIkw

BBC seeks swift response to bus anti-Semitism story complaints

The Board of Deputies of British Jews has criticised how an alleged anti-Semitic incident was reported. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GbmBT0

Basmah bint Saud: Saudi princess released from jail after almost three years

Princess Basma bint Saud and her daughter were held without charge for almost three years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3HNRBZI

Marilyn Bergman: Oscar-winning lyricist dies at 93

Together with her husband, Bergman wrote songs for legends like Barbara Streisand and Fred Astaire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31ComcX

'I can't even imagine so many deaths'

Health and Science Reporter Laura Foster tries to help us understand the impact Covid-19 has had on the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f6N7B8

Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Dozens killed in airstrike at camp, say aid staff

Aid workers in northern Ethiopia say 56 people are killed in a strike on a camp for the displaced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G4b4VE

Alice Byrne: Family plea over Portobello woman missing since New Year's Day

Police Scotland said Alice Byrne, 28, was last seen leaving a friend's flat in Portobello a week ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zB970u

Crook teacher banned over terrorist funding

Miriam Sebbagh is banned from teaching for life after giving money to people involved in terrorism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r6crNw

Basildon firefighters rescue puppy stuck in baby formula milk tin

The "curious' French Bulldog is freed thanks to firefighters in Basildon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n7Mo7s

Berlin cannibal jailed for murdering engineer

A German court finds a man guilty of murdering a man he met on an online dating site. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3F4JJS6

Covid: I'm unvaccinated and can't get fertility treatment

The Scottish government has deferred IVF treatment for unvaccinated women over Omicron concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31BZv9j

Denmark frees suspected pirates in dinghy in Gulf of Guinea

The suspects had been detained at sea in the Gulf of Guinea in November. A fourth remains in custody. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eZjWzR

'A steely determination never to back down'

We look back on the career of Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win a best actor Oscar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3F4U0gU

Djokovic court case: Could he argue his way to the Open?

How did Djokovic breach Australia's laws and could he argue his way into the Australian Open? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34o2L9b

No need for a fourth Covid jab yet, say UK advisers

The booster third dose continues to give high protection to people 65 and over, data suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3K2frmL

Ros Atkins on... Djokovic in immigration detention

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the twists and turns of the row over the tennis star's cancelled visa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t92Xn5

Alice Clark: Paramedic, 21, killed in Tonbridge ambulance crash

Alice Clark was so excited when she qualified and looked forward to every shift, her parents say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3HJNgHb

Royal Mail gets 'life story address' letter to Cushendall care worker

An envelope with a 57-word mini-biography rather than a street address finds the right person. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eWH8ia

Covid: Deadly Omicron should not be called mild, warns WHO

The WHO cautions that just like previous variants, Omicron is hospitalising and killing people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32NCEIA

Stormtrooper funeral procession in Ashbourne for Star Wars fan

Paul Wadley planned the funeral himself after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eWaUUe

Peter Bogdanovich: The Last Picture Show director dies aged 82

The New York filmmaker was Oscar-nominated for his coming-of-age drama starring Cybill Shepherd. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zFAXZG

Manchester bomb: Memorial a place to 'remember and come together'

The Glade of Light memorial bears the name of the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena victims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3F3cHl8

The man who ran all of Glasgow's 6,000 streets

Michael Shanks has run 6,000 Glasgow streets but says he is more of an explorer than an athlete. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eWvjbP

Ukraine crisis: EU looks for role in Russian row with West

Tensions flare over eastern Ukraine and European leaders fear being frozen out of US-Russia talks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34g9uSw

Caviar sales soar as more people get a taste for posh fish eggs

Global producers of caviar say that demand has soared since the first lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EY9R0O

China: Is it burdening poor countries with unsustainable debt?

China has become a big lender to poorer countries, and there's been criticism of its approach. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nm2gTZ

Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers call for retrial over juror comments

A juror at the trial said he shared his own experience of sexual abuse to sway other jurors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/331lXsK

Kazakhstan unrest: Government calls for Russian help

Peacekeeping troops from Russian-led military alliance will be sent as nationwide protests escalate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n02b7X

PMQs: Labour's Angela Rayner steps up call for 5% energy bill VAT cut

Angela Rayner says rising living costs are hitting families hard, but Boris Johnson insists help is available. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pWp0LT

Grammy Awards 2022: Omicron postpones music's biggest night

A new date for the music industry celebration in Los Angeles will be announced soon, organisers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32KB1vf

Italian mafia boss caught after Google Maps sighting in Spain

Gioacchino Gammino had been on the run for two decades, but was spotted in Spain on Google Maps. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t0ZHdB

Harvey Parker: Missing student police find body in Thames

Student Harvey Parker, 20, was last seen leaving Heaven nightclub in Charing Cross on 17 December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pZ6iU0

Kazakhstan unrest: State of emergency declared after fuel protests

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declares a two-week state of emergency including curbs on movement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/333O3Dv

Nirvana's Nevermind cover art lawsuit dismissed

Spencer Elden, who was pictured as a baby on the album cover, had alleged child pornography. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FUg8vM

Ryanair plane from Manchester diverted to France over smoke smell

A Ryanair plane makes an emergency landing after an "unidentified smoke smell in the cabin". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pRKCJk

Prince Andrew: Emily Maitlis on the TV interview that is 'critical' to sexual assault case

Emily Maitlis says Prince Andrew's interview with her is now "critical" to the sexual assault case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3JCVC5f

Costa Book Awards: Robert Maxwell biography among winners

John Preston charts the rise and fall of the notorious media mogul who was found dead at sea in 1991. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3HBnQLH

Covid: Daily tests for key workers and lockdown food bartering in China

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

Elizabeth Holmes: Theranos founder convicted of fraud

A jury found the Silicon Valley ex-CEO guilty on four of 11 counts after seven days of deliberations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pSnb2C

The Papers: NHS staffing 'crisis' and 'secret' Epstein deal

The front pages focus on Covid's impact on the NHS and a 2009 deal between Epstein and Virginia Giuffre. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32TX1Ds

Wright beat Smith in thriller to win second world darts title

Scotsman Peter Wright overcomes England's Michael Smith 7-5 to win his second PDC World Darts Championship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EQMZQE

Haiti PM Ariel Henry survived assassination attempt - officials

Ariel Henry was targeted by gunmen during an event in Gonaïves on Saturday, his office says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pM1qBj

Manchester United 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Joao Moutinho scores late winner

Manchester United lose for the first time in the Premier League under interim coach Ralf Rangnick as Joao Moutinho scores a late winner for Wolverhampton Wanderers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sUoY99

Covid-19: French MPs get death threats over support for vaccine pass

They report the threats as they consider tougher restrictions on unvaccinated people in France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EPgxOL

Pembrokeshire: Stranded starfish on Welsh beaches