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Russian conductor Valery Gergiev resigns Edinburgh Festival post

Valery Gergiev, a supporter of President Putin, failed to condemn the invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XaP3zMF

Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day five

Rocket attacks hit Kharkiv while negotiators meet for talks. Here's what you need to know about day five. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qmCgRWF

'There are no dollars - I don't know what to do'

Russians are starting to feel the effect of sanctions aimed at punishing the country for invading Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nphwtCQ

Shell to sever Gazprom links in Ukraine crisis

Shell said on Monday that it will exit joint ventures with the Russian gas giant Gazprom amid the conflict. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LjUil23

Ukraine crisis: Google Maps live traffic data turned off in country

The live service has been shut down temporarily to protect users, but navigation features still work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qPfmCU4

Ukraine crisis: Ukrainians prepare to go home to fight

A growing number of Ukrainians living in Britain are headed for the front lines in their homeland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/517IKO9

Pushchair passed over heads in desperate train station scenes

The BBC's Fergal Keane is in the city of Lviv where refugees are waiting for a train out of Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XiNJjdu

The Papers: Putin issues nuclear threat as backlash grows

Monday's front pages are dominated by Vladimir Putin putting Russia's nuclear forces on high alert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/065yHMh

Ukraine invasion: Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert

The president blames "unfriendly" Western actions towards Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IDnEmNS

Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to win Carabao Cup

Liverpool beat Chelsea 11-10 on penalties to win the Carabao Cup after a breathless final ended in a goalless draw at Wembley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/69oDTsg

Eddie Redmayne and Lily Allen win WhatsOnStage theatre awards

The "brilliance and resilience" of British theatre is celebrated at the WhatsOnStage awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xMOKkiA

Ukraine conflict: Settled Ukrainians relatives able to come to UK

Boris Johnson tells a church congregation the UK will not "turn our backs in Ukraine's hour of need". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mGUC8I

Glasgow's homeless given free haircuts

A barber from Bearsden has been cutting the hair of homeless people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LqY1JkU

Chelsea trustees have not agreed to run club after Roman Abramovich move

The trustees of Chelsea's charitable foundation have not yet agreed to take control of the club, BBC Sport has learned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/faMABWv

Ukrainians fighting heroically, says Johnson

The PM says countries must do everything to change the heavy odds Ukraine faces against Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BLUiZXj

Ukraine conflict: Thousands of people try to force their way onto a train to Poland

Fergal Keane described the scenes from a packed platform, as a mother and child are caught in the crush. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s2gUWLC

Queen cancels diplomatic reception on advice of Foreign Office

The reception with diplomats would have been the monarch's first engagement since her positive Covid test. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F3zCJ72

Ukraine conflict: Children on their own, parents stay behind

Mothers and grandmothers lead their children into the unknown as men aged 18 - 60 must stay behind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RFXAEIG

Zelensky: The comedian president who is rising to the moment

Ukraine's president had no experience of politics when when elected in 2019, but has emerged as a convincing war leader. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WBm74Tj

Roman Abramovich gives trustees Chelsea stewardship

Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich says he is "giving trustees of Chelsea's charitable foundation the stewardship and care" of the club. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4VkabgR

The Papers: Battle for Kyiv as 'Russian forces descend'

Saturday's papers are dominated by reports of Ukrainians defending their country from Russian troops. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4qHpnxj

Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day two

Fighting continues in Ukraine on the second day of Russia's invasion. Here's what you need to know. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lDHcLMT

Ukraine: Who is not on the UK sanctions list?

Some Russian individuals and companies have been sanctioned by the US but not the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hvXRHgB

Ukraine conflict: BP under pressure to sell stake in Russian firm

The oil giant's boss is warned of UK government concerns about its "overexposure to Russian interests". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fVELZr

Ukraine: Woman confronts armed Russian soldier

The woman angrily asks the soldier, seen holding a large machine gun, why he has come to the city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ma4qWpn

Ex-police officers guilty in George Floyd death

Tou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were convicted of denying George Floyd his civil rights. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vIr3VcQ

Ukraine invasion: Is this a new Cold War, asks John Simpson

Vladimir Putin might turn Russia back to the days of the USSR, our world affairs editor writes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QhkV2E5

Ukraine conflict: Many misleading images have been shared online

Social media users have posted false and misleading videos and images as Russia invades Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D65goQv

Ukraine crisis: Warning UK energy bills could top £3,000 a year

The conflict in Ukraine could push the energy price cap to £3,238 a year from October, a report warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SJyLxGh

Boris Johnson wrong on jobs claim, says statistics watchdog

The UK Statistics Authority says the number of those in work is fewer than before the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nwEmd0g

WATCH: How Russia's invasion of Ukraine started

Russia launches a full-scale attack on Ukraine - after previously saying it wouldn't. Here's how it unfolded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4yCYfhD

Parliament restoration: Report warns of increasing costs

A study says works could cost billions more if MPs stay put - but many of them oppose moving out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qzWXoYd

Ukraine crisis: The Brits trying to get family out of the country

As tensions escalate, some UK citizens are desperately trying to get their families to safety. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7926Qbd

Mothers who helped uncover the biggest NHS maternity scandal

Next month, a report will be published into one of the biggest scandals in the history of the NHS - why were so many failures allowed to happen? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GxJZtPR

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Ticket ballot to open for palace concert

George Ezra is the first performer on the line-up for the Platinum Party at the Palace on 4 June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e0wmRrt

Burnley FC football fan 'gobsmacked' by lift plea response

Burnley fan Christopher Coxhead, who has Parkinson's disease, appealed for help getting to matches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5OQhIDK

Newspaper headlines: 'War threat grows' and 'punish Putin harder' call

The front pages are dedicated to the escalating Ukraine conflict and sanctions against Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oGbz7N8

Ros Atkins on... key moments in Russia's military build-up

Ros Atkins looks at the key moments of Russia's military build-up in the Ukraine crisis so far. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XTJAkmM

Extra blood test could help spot heart-attack death risk

Testing suspected heart attack patients for the C-reactive protein could save lives, experts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BvyAH1R

Lost dog survives stormy days on mountains

Molly the springer spaniel is home, thanks to some ham, after going missing during Storm Franklin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ewYUOk8

Ukraine: Putin tells Russia's spy chief to speak plainly

Russian president presses Sergei Naryshkin during a meeting with top security officials. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ORhfF6q

Boots to sell £6 Covid tests ahead of rule change

Four-packs of lateral flow tests will be on sale for £17 from Wednesday despite free tests remaining until 1 April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bcsoxpV

Footballer Emiliano Sala had carbon monoxide poisoning prior to crash - inquest

The footballer's blood contained high levels of the gas before plane crashed, an inquest hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/12ZBYAP

The mobile phones you can take apart and repair yourself

Phones you repair yourself are increasingly popular, and are attracting an enthusiastic following. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VnMobgO

Ant and Dec in drag: 'This will change LGBTQ+ children's lives'

Dec's make-up artist says seeing drag on a family TV show will do wonders for LGBTQ+ representation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6dJzcWM

Nicola Sturgeon to unveil plans for living with Covid

The first minister wants to "strike the right balance" between normal life and controlling the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/orgV5vK

Ukraine crisis: UK to sanction Russia over breakaway regions decision

Boris Johnson says Russia's decision to recognise two separatist Ukrainian regions is "plainly in breach of international law". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36SLpmC

Russia recognises Ukraine separatist regions as independent states

The move raises fears that Russian troops could be sent into Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qH8pVAg

Assisted dying: Two arrested over death of campaigner

Sharon Johnston previously told of her intention to travel to Switzerland to end her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TqmO2sD

Angel Lynn: Court to review pair's kidnap sentences

Angel Lynn suffered serious head injuries when she fell from a van after being kidnapped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p5VZcGx

Storm Eunice: Baby born on hard shoulder near Felixstowe

Lauryn and Josh Vartan say they considered the name Eunice but decided to stick with Florence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YyE5KjD

The Papers: 'Queen's Covid example' as PM 'lifts virus curbs'

Monday's front pages are dominated by the news that the monarch has tested positive for coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WfCmo0h

Ukraine tensions: US sounds fresh alarm over Russia invasion fears

The secretary of state says Russia is "on the brink" of invading, amid reports of an imminent attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1R5k8Tz

Jamal Edwards, music entrepreneur and Youtube star, dies aged 31

Edwards founded SBTV, an online music platform which helped launch the careers of artists like Ed Sheeran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JV8tW1c

Home Office probes immigration contractor Mitie over racist text claims

The Home Office investigates claims racist messages were sent by immigration staff at a firm it pays. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xm7qE8

Credit Suisse denies wrongdoing after big banking data leak

A new investigation identifies thousands of foreign customers who stashed their money at the bank. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oGk825e

Missing dog Zoey reunited with owners after 12 years

Zoey went missing in 2010 when her owners went shopping but she was identified by her microchip. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TzgqMkv

Buckingham Palace eases concerns over Queen's Covid case

Reassurances about mild symptoms mark a rare opening up about the monarch's health, says our correspondent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nA7JSwf

Storm Eunice carves deadly trail across Europe

At least 16 people have died as high winds leave homes without power and transport systems in disarray. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ny4xnYS

The Papers: West 'to arm' resistance, and cyber-attack warning

Developments in the rising tensions at the Ukrainian-Russian border feature on Sunday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g2InBfL

Miami helicopter crash: Police share footage showing swimmers metres away from site

Miami Beach Police said two of the three passengers were taken to hospital in a stable condition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DrE4Vxm

Sensational Brook stops Khan in sixth to settle bitter rivalry

Kell Brook settles bitter rivalry by defeating Amir Khan via sixth-round stoppage in Manchester grudge match. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ua8jbVY

Ukraine: Russia plans biggest war in Europe since 1945 - Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson tells BBC that intelligence suggests Russia intends to launch an invasion encircling Kyiv. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OEicjxh

Ukraine will not respond to provocations, Zelensky says

But President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to defend itself, amid a deadly rise in fighting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pkNRWTg

Scot Brian McBride nominated as next CBI president

Glasgow-born Brian McBride built his career in the digital and tech sectors, leading T-Mobile and Amazon in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rY8xDlZ

The Papers: 'Carnage' as '122mph storm batters Britain'

The fallout and damage wrought by Storm Eunice dominates Saturday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4U5gC09

Boris Johnson returns lockdown party questionnaire to police

Boris Johnson was one of more than 50 people to be sent the document by the Metropolitan Police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kpVg4oq

Ukraine conflict: Russia accused of creating fake crisis in breakaway region

Tensions are escalating over a breakaway region, as rebels say they have ordered people to evacuate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RQWqpKP

Drivers rescue ambulance stuck in snow on 999 call

A 10-month-old baby was being rushed to hospital with breathing difficulties when the vehicle became stuck. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cVGdsBg

Storm Eunice: Two people killed as strong winds batter UK

A woman was killed by a falling tree and a man died after his car was hit by debris in fierce winds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EdVPBkn

Storm Dudley: Falling power line kills 13 dogs in North Yorkshire

Cuckavalda Gundogs say the animals were electrocuted when the line fell on to a kennel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YCQM9U3

Tom Daley completes 4-day homecoming challenge for Comic Relief

The Olympic gold-medallist rowed, swam, cycled and ran from London to Plymouth for charity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MVT2rmA

Canada protests: Police warn protesters to leave amid plans to clear blockade

Prime Minister Trudeau is defending his decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to end the protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r2SbJPF

Rylee Foster: Liverpool goalkeeper on 'miracle' recovery after car accident

Liverpool goalkeeper Rylee Foster says she has experienced "dark" moments in her recovery from a car accident in October but has been given hope of a return to football. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JPbgE6F

Storm Eunice: A guide to preparing

Practical ways you can prepare for Storm Eunice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IAgYF1V

Nick Clegg gets bigger role at Facebook owner Meta

The former UK deputy prime minister has been named the firm's president of global affairs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jNUnZFg

UK to scrap golden visa scheme for foreign investors

It comes amid pressure on ministers to cut links to Russian money over the crisis in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TB8haNp

Covid: Austria and Germany decide to ease rules

Both countries have pushed for compulsory vaccinations but now decide to lift restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z6SZfpJ

Brazil: Torrential rain triggers deadly mudslides in Brazil

Landslides and flash flooding have left a trail of destruction and many dead in Petrópolis, Brazil. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CPwxbYD

Batman scene funeral for Only Fools and Horses fan in Essex

An Only Fools and Horses-themed funeral with its famous Batman scene is held for a fan of the show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z9nCGfD

Prince Andrew's statement seems to contradict answers he gave me - Emily Maitlis

The BBC Newsnight presenter compares Prince Andrew's latest statement with the defence he offered in their 2019 interview. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MJy1BIk

Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice: What you need to know

As the UK braces for Storms Dudley and Eunice, BBC Weather's Chris Fawkes explains more about named winter storms and their impacts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BVXTZ4G

Grenfell Tower: Earlier cladding fire test was 'catastrophic failure'

Fire tests on cladding similar to Grenfell Tower's resulted in 20m flames, an inquiry hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0K2D9Ld

Rust shooting: Lawsuit alleges Baldwin 'recklessly shot' Hutchins

Halyna Hutchins died on the set of Rust after a gun actor Alec Baldwin was holding discharged. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eIEuvmJ

Undercover footage reveals evidence of animal abuse on farm

Footage shared with BBC Panorama reveals cows being hit and kicked on a large dairy farm in Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JTWy85F

Covid: Vaccines for 5-11 year olds in Wales and UK deaths continue to fall

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/18C7Ll9

Winter Olympics: What are the drugs test rules and what did Kamila Valieva do?

A 15-year-old Winter Olympic figure skater has failed a drugs test, so why can she still compete? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lZSD1c

Canada threatens to freeze protesters' bank accounts

Canada's prime minister says police will also be given "more tools" to imprison or fine demonstrators. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/86K2Ayr

New powers proposed to end unsafe cladding scandal

Developers who refuse to pay to remove dangerous cladding will be punished, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tgPUARZ

Milton Keynes: Teenager charged with murder of 16-year-old

Ahmednur Nur, 16, was fatally stabbed near Milton Keynes College on Friday afternoon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ultr6jP

Killer murdered three people 'in campaign of crime'

Anthony Russell has admitted killing a mum and son plus a pregnant woman he is accused of raping. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HfVTv7j

Ukraine: Social media videos show Russian military equipment on the move near border

Social media clips show military vehicles on the move - despite Russia's denials of an attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PF8KCmG

Winter Olympics: The couples spending Valentine's Day at Beijing 2022

Meet the couples spending Valentine's Day at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d63BLh0

Bionic eye tech aims to help blind people see

Several firms are working on artificial eye tech that incorporates wireless, embedded sensors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q73YUat

University strikes: Will lectures be cancelled?

A wave of strikes over the next three weeks could affect more than a million students, unions say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XBUk6Jj

Cuba's first gay hotel reopens as human rights deteriorate

Cuba reopens its first LGBTQ hotel, but can tourists ignore the country's poor human rights record? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XU5kaSF

Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia within 48 hours to discuss build-up

Ukraine accuses Russia of ignoring requests to explain its troop build-up, and calls for a meeting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OIuoh4p

Rotherham hospital: Man dies after fight between patients

A man, 47, is arrested on suspicion of murdering a patient who died after a fight in Rotherham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xP19IMf

Match of the Day: Jermaine Jenas and Danny Murphy look at Man Utd's "shambolic" work rate against Southampton

Match of the Day's Jermaine Jenas and Danny Murphy examine how Manchester United's "shambolic" work rate cost them against Southampton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dPsVrEc

The Papers: Russia's 'false flag' plot, and a 'whiff of Munich'

Sunday's papers continue to report on concerns that Moscow is preparing to invade Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6vwDmaZ

Hackney Wick: Collapse of bar floor injures 13

Three people are seriously hurt and 10 more have minor injuries in the east London incident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FVLx792

Chelsea win Club World Cup: Kai Havertz winner sees off Palmeiras after extra time

Chelsea are crowned Club World Cup champions after an extra-time victory against Brazilian club Palmeiras in Abu Dhabi. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tVz2uq1

France survive Ireland fightback to maintain unbeaten start

France cement their position as Six Nations favourites by holding off Ireland in a pulsating heavyweight encounter at the Stade de France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5gideMN

Six Nations 2022: Ireland's Mack Hansen scores from kick-off against France

Mack Hansen catches the France defence "snoozing" to score from an Ireland kick-off in a thrilling Six Nations encounter in Paris, which was eventually won 30-24 by the hosts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WZ1nlBw

PM sent Downing Street lockdown party questionnaire by police

Boris Johnson has received a questionnaire from police as part of the inquiry into lockdown parties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VDz8QxB

Cost of pasta and tinned tomatoes jumps as shop prices rise

Research for the BBC suggests the price of 15 food staples across four supermarkets has risen 8% in a year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JZRPnLH

Amazon deforestation: Record high destruction of trees in January

An area of trees more than seven times the size of Manhattan, New York was destroyed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p6I0yA9

Kanye wants Billie Eilish to say sorry or he'll pull out of Coachella

The rapper wants her to apologise for crowd safety comments he thinks are aimed at Travis Scott. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xWJM8Bp

Durham Police call handlers save woman in Canada

The woman in Durham, Canada, had typed "I need help, he is in the house" before falling silent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1DyPOGo

Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK nationals told to leave Ukraine

Boris Johnson tells world leaders he fears for the security of Europe amid tensions with Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4yc1KBu

BBC Centenary: BBC Weather’s most memorable moments

As BBC Weather celebrates its centenary here are some of the biggest meteorological moments in its history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rCehxcY

The Papers: 'Cressida ditched' and Queen in Covid scare

Friday's front pages are dominated by the resignation of Met Police chief Dame Cressida Dick. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2jgKpxt

Dame Cressida Dick: Crises and controversies of Met chief

The Met chief previously ignored numerous calls for her resignation - what was the final nail in the coffin? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hXnGepc

Liverpool 2-0 Leicester: Diogo Jota scores twice

Diogo Jota scores twice as Liverpool cut the deficit on Premier League leaders Manchester City to nine points with a dominant performance against Leicester at Anfield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7c5UNfB

Apple moves to stop AirTag tracking misuse

The company will introduce a range of measures, after concerns AirTags were being used by stalkers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C41DqUE

Cressida Dick to step down as Metropolitan Police chief

The head of London’s force quits in the wake of a series of controversies involving the organisation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xuPgF8n

Kids Company was mismanaged, Charity Commission finds

Kids Company repeatedly failed to pay tax and workers, a report by the Charity Commission finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WOfsEeV

I feared drinking could kill me - Rooney

Wayne Rooney speaks to BBC Breakfast about his struggles with alcohol and mental health issues before the release of his new documentary 'Rooney' on Amazon Prime Video. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yx3zIFq

Trudeau slams 'unacceptable' protests as police warn truckers

"It has to stop," the Canadian PM says of the two-week protests against coronavirus restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z4vwIXT

Neanderthal extinction not caused by brutal wipe out

New fossils challenge ideas that modern humans wiped out Neanderthals after arriving from Africa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P1wvBnz

Ambassador Bridge protest: Truckers block vital Canada-US border crossing

Business associations warn that the closure of the Ambassador Bridge threatens the US and Canadian economies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LjE1dch

PMQs: Fact-checking claims on fraud, Brexit and the economy

At Prime Minister's Questions, there were claims on fraud, Brexit and the economy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kcb5QiG

Rodriguez strike denies Man Utd as bottom club Burnley claim battling draw

Manchester United are left frustrated as Jay Rodriguez's second-half goal sees bottom club Burnley claim a battling draw at Turf Moor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f5XCGJM

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby criticises delay in removing slavery plaque

The Archbishop of Canterbury asks why a memorial to a slavery financier is taking so long to come down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SFLXAwP

Brit Awards 2022: The head-turning outfits on the red carpet

Many stars opted to wear a black cut-out dress but there were still plenty of pops of red carpet colour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RChu1ly

Future Queen Camilla makes her first public trip since Consort title revealed

This is the Duchess of Cornwall's first public appearance since the Queen revealed her future title. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/exqwP45

Oscars 2022: Find out about the top 16 films in the awards race

With the gong-giving season picking up steam, we look at the nominees for the big awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7nJW6MD

The Papers: Starmer flees from mob and Kate reads bedtime book

Protesters surrounding the Labour leader near Parliament make many of Tuesday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xt4K3EC

Peterhead focus of international hunt for £13m masterpiece

Paolo Veronese painted The Pool of Bethesda in the 16th Century and it was last known to be in Peterhead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wf5gr86

Duchess of Cambridge to read CBeebies Bedtime Story

The Duchess is the first member of the Royal Family to appear in the famous children's TV slot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KApNyTb

Keir Starmer: Two arrested after protesters surround Labour leader

Police protect the Labour leader after protesters shouting "traitor" swarm him in Westminster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ve9lxRH

Jimmy Carr: Pressure grows over comedy routine but what do the fans think?

The Traveller Movement is writing an open letter to the streaming service, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/936rOMi

Tonga: How an Internet blackout left many desperate for money

The breakdown cut off a vital source of funds to Tongans at a time when they needed it most. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/51Cqjle

Lata Mangeshkar: Shankar Mahadevan remembers India's 'musical Koh-i-Noor'

Lata Mangeshkar's voice has been a constant in the lives of Indians, Shankar Mahadevan told the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/djL21MR

The airport tech helping to prevent delayed flights

Surveillance software and face ID systems can speed up airports, but at what cost? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xeldwM

When did young Elizabeth realise that one day she would become Queen?

As the Queen marks 70 years on the throne, historian Robert Lacey asks how prepared she was for her destiny. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0FwvCad

Newspaper headlines: PM in crisis and NHS rescue plan delays

More on the goings-on in Downing Street and the NHS backlog are among a mix of stories in the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AZUXdq2

Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations on penalties

Sadio Mane nets the winning spot-kick as Senegal beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to clinch their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iVog92K

Ukraine crisis: Macron says a deal to avoid war is within reach

France's leader calls for a "new balance" to protect European states while affording Russia respect. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FGx6WuV

Doctor murder: Hundreds at Gary Jenkins Cardiff vigil

Organisers want the gathering to show unity against intolerance after the homophobic killing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6hcztyS

Northern Lights photographed off Norfolk coast by aurora hunters

The Aurora Borealis makes a rare appearance off the Norfolk coast, delighting photographers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PvKFZwm

'Agony for Kidderminster' - late West Ham goals deny possibly biggest ever FA Cup shock

"So cruel" as Kidderminster were denied possibly the greatest FA Cup shock ever by a late West Ham goal. Twice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mJXdOPn

Six Nations 2022: Scotland beat England 20-17 to retain Calcutta Cup

Watch highlights as Scotland claim a nerve-shredding Six Nations victory over England to secure successive Calcutta Cup wins for the first time since 1984. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zc5Whvn

Six Nations 2022: Ireland thrash Wales 29-7 in Six Nations opener

Watch highlights as Ireland beat Wales 29-7 in the opening game of the 2022 Six Nations in Dublin as Wayne Pivac's side remain without a victory in Dublin since 2015. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CSLPXMj

Six Nations: Scotland awarded penalty try to level score

England's Luke Cowan-Dickie is shown a yellow card and a penalty try is awarded to Scotland for a deliberate knock-on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sjMuSyb

Newspaper headlines: Cabinet 'civil war' and police given PM beer picture

The ongoing turmoil at Downing Street leads many of Saturday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KwxRJ8T

Shoreham air crash inquests: Coroner denied use of cockpit footage

A bid to obtain the footage for the inquests into the deaths of 11 men is rejected by the High Court. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UXcVjZa

US couple sue clinic after DNA kit reveals fertility mix-up

A US couple is suing after discovering that their daughter is not biologically related to her father. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fLpdVqs

Grand Theft Auto 6: Rockstar announces it is working on the game

The studio said development of the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series is "well under way." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qi0Y3PX

Six Nations: Scotland's great expectations against England as hope of impending joy met with suspicion

The day that hope lived, or the day that hope died? Scotland's Six Nations great expectations against England are met with suspicion, writes Tom English. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k83UuyP

'Bankrupt' Tommy Robinson faces High Court questioning over finances

A judge orders the English Defence League founder to court to answer questions on his finances. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/za8uxWR

IS chief al-Qurayshi: Why getting him mattered so much to the US

The operation which killed the head of the extremist group was unusually high-risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wi97mp2Fj

Jeff Bezos' superyacht will see historic bridge dismantled

Rotterdam says the world's richest man will foot the bill to remove part of the historic bridge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6g7CtBhmJ

Four senior aides to Boris Johnson resign from No 10

No 10 chief of staff Dan Rosenfield and senior civil servant Martin Reynolds are the latest to quit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Us0zr3EA9

Falsely accused ex-MP Proctor makes complaint against VIP inquiry officer

Harvey Proctor says a former senior Met Police officer's role in the probe amounted to misconduct. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rfcIWNXp8

Maida Vale deaths: Yasmin Chkaifi had 'big, caring heart'

Yasmin Chkaifi is described as a "loving, amazing" woman and leaves behind a husband and two sons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bma9Wug8A

Four charged in drug death of The Wire actor Michael K Williams

Officials say the suspects sold drugs to Michael K Williams one day before his overdose death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mpEJS8DdH

London mayor puts Met commissioner Dame Cressida Dick on notice

Sadiq Khan's spokesperson said he told Dame Cressida Dick Londoners would not "put up with this". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tcnf7iKea

Pret raises the price of its coffee subscription by 25%

Some customers say the 25% rise is too steep but Pret says its costs are rising sharply. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2jAIJUtT3

CNN's Jeff Zucker resigns over undisclosed relationship

The network president told staff he was "wrong" to not report the consensual relationship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vkiRtyhKA

UK hotel bill for 37,000 migrants is £1.2m a day, MPs told

The Home Office says it is developing better ways of working with councils to find permanent homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jj0PtS7fh

First airing for news bulletin The Catch Up as BBC Three returns

BBC Three has returned as a fully-fledged TV channel, six years after it moved online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LIfeUhYFc

Almost 500-mile-long lightning bolt crossed three US states

Experts said the bolt that stretched across Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas was 'extraordinary'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uZd7v1YVT

Ex-teacher Hannah Lowe's sonnets about students win Costa Book of the Year

The Kids, a collection of modern sonnets by Hannah Lowe, is named the Costa Book of the Year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/x2TFOYaWb

UK weather: Why January 2022 was a record breaker

The start of the year has bucked trends and brought extreme conditions from warmth and sunshine to low rainfall, cloud and storms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p1UFCuMjI

Angel Lynn: 'The fact that she's alive is hope'

Angel Lynn suffered life changing injuries after being kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/81fNevwYz