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The tiny Hertfordshire primary school too small to survive

While the government pledges support, school leaders warn the future of small schools is uncertain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/azPYpX7

Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero's family files $400m US lawsuit

Paul Rusesabagina's family accuse the Rwandan government of abduction and torture. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rkn4Mqd

Germany takes Italy to UN court over Nazi-era compensation claims

Germany wants to stop property it owns in Italy being seized to finance compensation for Nazi war crimes from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H7B4QXv

Sri Lanka hikes price of medicines 40% amid economic crisis

Prices rise 40% as an economic crisis bites, leaving some Sri Lankans cutting short treatments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4qhsf3c

The Papers: 'End Commons debauchery' and Tory female MP pledge

The fallout from an MP's resignation over watching pornography in Parliament dominates the Sunday papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ul7xAaM

Mariupol civilians leave besieged Azovstal steelworks

Despite an order from Vladimir Putin to completely seal off the area, 20 civilians escape Azovstal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OroEHXN

Leeds United 0-4 Manchester City: Visitors stay above title rivals Liverpool after comfortable win

Manchester City move back above Liverpool at the top of the Premier League after comfortably beating Leeds at Elland Road. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1A54ubQ

Same-sex Church in Wales marriage hope within 5 years

Andrew John says he hopes to be a radical Archbishop of Wales but not a politician. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1kwqfEv

The Papers: Tory MP 'refuses to quit' and Becker 'to serve time'

A Tory MP's suspension over pornography claims and tennis star Boris Becker's jail sentence lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CzstvP6

All-party groups: Foreign influence could be next scandal, MPs warn

Parliamentary groups are at risk of giving "improper access" to hostile states, a report warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VvsIpkG

Dexter Jackson: How it feels to be pardoned by the US president

Dexter Jackson knew he had "a one in a million chance" of being pardoned - but "never lost faith". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8y6mWV3

Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in my area?

Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eydG91L

Boris Becker: How a tennis superstar crashed to earth

Boris Becker has been jailed. How did the former golden boy of tennis come to this? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bpRiH5I

Amazon posts loss as online sales falter

The e-commerce giant is wrestling with the impact of rising costs and the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6cYtzKM

Canada removes ban on blood donations from gay men

Men who have sex with men will no longer be required to be celibate for three months before donating. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KiDP9uH

US Army replaces cake it stole from Italian girl in 1945

Meri Mion was 13 when US soldiers, fighting Germans nearby, snatched the cake from a windowsill in Italy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eaRpC2B

West Ham United 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt: Hammers trail after first leg

West Ham must win in Germany to reach the Europa League final after defeat by Eintracht Frankfurt in the semi-final first leg at London Stadium. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TtF2Nas

The Papers: 'Brit killed in Ukraine' and 'Disorder! Disorder!'

The death of an ex-British solider in Ukraine and new claims of harassment in Westminster lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W6AXgqp

Europa League semi-final: Rangers denied draw by late Angelino strike for RB Leipzig

Rangers must come from behind if they are to reach their first European final in 14 years after a resolute showing is undone by a late RB Leipzig wonder strike in their Europa League semi-final first leg. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L45CUrQ

Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano: Irishwoman says undisputed bout is 'best fight' in boxing

Katie Taylor believes her undisputed championship bout against seven-weight champion Amanda Serrano is the "best fight" in boxing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GQEctdn

Daily Facebook users up again after first-ever decline

But Facebook owner Meta is struggling with its slowest revenue growth since at least 2012. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0lFXv48

Liverpool 2-0 Villarreal: Jurgen Klopp's Reds take control of Champions League semi

Liverpool take control of their Champions League semi-final with Villarreal with a deserved first-leg win at Anfield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qThDcBJ

Jessica Watkins: US astronaut makes space station history

Astronaut Jessica Watkins becomes the first black woman to serve on an ISS crew after SpaceX launch. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s5EMQD0

Boeing: Plane-maker reveals losses from Trump Air Force One deal

The US plane-maker reveals costs from the deal former US President Donald Trump renegotiated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PEdJaqV

Pharmacies in Wales to help GPs prescribe medicines to patients

The first service of its kind in the UK aims to relieve pressure on GPs and the NHS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WhuS3Oq

'No-fault' evictions: Renters say stress is making them ill

A poll suggests 227,000 renters in England have faced 'no fault' eviction notices in recent years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mNChO7c

'An hour a day built my million-pound side hustle'

Joel Remy-Parkes of kids tableware company Bamboo Bamboo shares his business advice for CEO Secrets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S13IMqn

The Papers: Westwood allegations and 'Cabinet urges tax cuts'

Sexual misconduct claims against DJ Tim Westwood and calls for help to cut household costs lead the papers from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qkaPeWE

Four ways Elon Musk might change Twitter

After the billionaire struck a deal to buy the site, speculation has begun over what the future holds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ew4LhkF

Imran Ahmad Khan: MP guilty of sexual assault advised Home Office on child sexual exploitation

Imran Ahmad Khan was part of a panel reviewing a research paper into child sexual exploitation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y6Xxoed

Ros Atkins on… Finland, Nato and Russia

Ros Atkins looks why Nato’s border with Russia looks likely to expand significantly, as both Finland and Sweden consider applying to join the alliance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oDN4FHP

Ukraine war: Russia accuses UK of provoking attacks on its territory

Russia also says Nato is conducting a proxy war, while UK says strikes using Western weapons are legitimate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZFSjeKN

Twitter: Why Elon Musk has been so keen on taking control

The billionaire has called for a series of changes from relaxing Twitter's content restrictions to eradicating fake accounts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VDvnPCB

Champions League: All-English final or Spain to reign in semi-finals?

BBC Sport looks at all the major narratives at play in the final four of the Champions League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AKjw3sT

Crystal Palace 0-0 Leeds: Jesse Marsch's side five points clear of relegation zone after draw

Leeds United move five points clear of the Premier League relegation zone following a fiercely contested goalless draw at Crystal Palace. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BiEN7It

Watch Neil Robertson's 147 at the World Snooker Championship in full

Watch Neil Robertson's 147 break at the 2022 World Snooker Championship second round in full. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g4UMklr

The high-tech fitness mirrors that aim to get you exercising more

The machines allow the user to see both his or her reflection and a video of an online instructor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d9Lq4zu

SpaceX: Can meat be grown in space?

An experiment to find out has just finished on the International Space Station. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UBc9oxS

Newspaper headlines: Macron re-elected and 'Tory rebels plot to oust PM'

Emmanuel Macron's victory in the French presidential election and disquiet among Conservative MPs lead the papers from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uEBJVpr

Macron defeats Le Pen and vows to unite divided France

He triumphs over his far-right rival and becomes the first president to win re-election in 20 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/53KZfHM

Odesa missile attack: 'My world is destroyed,' says father of baby killed in strike

Yuriy Glodan returns to his wrecked flat in Odesa to remember his wife and three-month old baby. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JbVcnOT

French election: Historic win but Macron has polarised France

The 44-year-old will now serve for another five years as President of the French Republic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3YvpiHV

P&O forced to reverse attempt at pay cut

The ferry firm had asked recently-employed agency workers to sign new contracts with reduced wages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FLoSnM

Ukraine war: UK to send more military equipment, Johnson tells Zelensky

Boris Johnson tells Volodymyr Zelensky the UK will provide more armoured vehicles, drones and anti-tank weapons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RANO9j

Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte: Gypsy King retains WBC title with brutal stoppage win

WBC champion Tyson Fury produced a stunning one-punch stoppage in the sixth round to beat fellow Briton Dillian Whyte, and then suggested he may now retire from the sport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ihaHvM3

World Snooker Championship 2022: Defending champion Selby knocked out by Yan Bingtao

Defending champion Mark Selby is knocked out of the World Championship by Yan Bingtao after a match featuring the longest frame in Crucible history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/klPyidC

Gabriel Jesus: Man City striker scores four but future at club is uncertain

Gabriel Jesus scores four goals against Watford but Pep Guardiola does not know whether the striker will still be at the club next season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yZXw8Ff

Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte: A history of their fierce rivalry explained

BBC Sport explains how Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte went from being good friends to enemies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5ATVKiy

Man Utd: Erik ten Hag must perform 'open heart operation'- Ralf Rangnick

Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag must perform an "open heart operation", says interim boss Ralf Rangnick. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nNgXYkC

World Snooker Championship 2022: Mark Williams through, Ronnie O'Sullivan leads

Mark Williams thrashes fellow Welshman Jackson Page 13-3 to reach the quarter-finals of the World Championship in Sheffield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jt8VAkh

Newspaper headlines: Tanks for Ukraine, and new Partygate fines

Boris Johnson suggesting sending tanks to Poland features on several of Saturday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8N5Ey2W

Florida's governor signs law revoking Disney powers

Disney's special status allowed it to in effect operate its own municipal government in Florida. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RTJ63qB

Aiden Aslin: Captured Briton's YouTube interview removed

Aiden Aslin appeared, handcuffed, in a video speaking to a pro-Kremlin blogger. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F0fXLPu

Madeleine McCann: Parents welcome declaration of formal suspect

Madeleine McCann has been missing for nearly 15 years after she disappeared, aged three, in Portugal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rdKSx0M

Covid: Why are so many people catching it again?

As Covid continues to spread rapidly, are many people catching Omicron for a second time? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AyP1qKv

The Papers: 'The gig is up, Boris' and 'Johnson buckles'

A new inquiry into whether the PM misled MPs over parties in Downing Street leads several front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rIFipDJ

Boris Johnson and India's Narendra Modi to discuss defence and trade

The PM also pledges to bring up India's relations with Russia during talks on the final day of his trip. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gZJc2n5

Ros Atkins On… The PM and the Ministerial Code

Boris Johnson will be investigated by a Commons committee over claims he misled Parliament. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IPCf8me

Cancer: Huge DNA analysis uncovers new clues

An "archaeological dig" of thousands of tumours in the UK has unearthed new patterns in cancer's DNA. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e2GR8DY

Mariupol: Satellite images suggest mass graves dug near besieged city

The satellite images suggest more than 200 bodies could be there, as Ukraine accuses Russian troops of mass killings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xiWj9v1

The young rebels fighting for democracy

The BBC gained rare access to Myanmar's jungle training camps where protesters are turned into soldiers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VFnuJyx

Johnny Depp faces questioning in case against ex-wife Amber Heard

The actor testified about his volatile marriage to Amber Heard ahead of cross examination by her lawyers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QkNhR2U

Russia releases video of intercontinental ballistic missile launch

President Putin says the new Sarmat missile is food for thought for those who try to threaten Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BY6fn5I

Bourne End murder inquiry under way after three bodies found

Police say the incident is a "complex inquiry" and "appears to be a targeted attack". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G718Twv

Steve Coogan says Jimmy Savile drama The Reckoning 'will vindicate itself'

Steve Coogan, who will play Jimmy Savile on TV, says his abuse shouldn't be swept "under the carpet". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OKNIdgD

'Rare condition gives me TV static in my vision'

A 19-year-old from South Lanarkshire has a little known condition which constantly affects her vision. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bZjUBau

The Papers: 'PM without shame' and 'MPs told to block inquiry'

Many papers lead with Boris Johnson's apology to MPs over being fined for breaking lockdown rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Tw8fEWb

Netflix loses subscribers for first time in more than 10 years

The firm lost 200,000 members in the first three months of the year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d5P2h4M

Fulham 3-0 Preston North End: Whites clinch Premier League return

Fulham crush Preston to seal their Premier League return as Aleksandar Mitrovic's double takes his season's tally to 40 goals from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jNKbzgA

Fridge-freezer prices up by 30%, says retail boss

White goods prices are up a third since last year and set to climb higher, says Appliances Direct boss. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y9xHqYz

Ukraine war: Kyiv's allies pledge more weapons to help win war

Western leaders pledge to send more artillery and other weapons as Russia launches a fresh offensive in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/egpafDm

The 24-year-old helping people talk about their mental health

Ben Ogden has spent months standing with a sign telling people "It's OK to talk". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Qqlz8OL

US judge throws out Biden mask mandate for planes and trains

A federal judge in Florida, appointed by Donald Trump, says the CDC exceeded its authority. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yuTs6Il

The Papers: 'Foreign spies hack No 10' and 'Ronaldo's grief'

Suspected spyware targeting Downing Street and the death of Cristiano Ronaldo's son lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yT1DkPm

No 10 network targeted with spyware, says group

Researchers say they warned UK officials about being targeted, but the software's makers deny the claims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9eA2hfO

Ukraine round-up: Lviv counts civilian dead and credible sinking warship video

Credible footage of sinking Russian warship surfaces as Ukraine says Russia has started its assault to seize Donbas in the east. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eGh3Y9U

Cristiano Ronaldo and partner Georgina Rodriguez announce death of baby boy

Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez announce the death of their baby boy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UgHTueW

Invictus Games: There will always be a need for them, says Prince Harry

The Duke of Sussex speaks about the opportunity for "healing" that the Invictus Games provide. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qLdMFwk

Piers Morgan says exit from ITV's Good Morning Britain was 'a farce'

The host is to return to screens after saying he was "censored" when he left Good Morning Britain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4mRb0T9

Covid: Thousands of vaccinators get permanent NHS roles

The 11,483 people who have taken permanent NHS England jobs include former gym managers and air crew. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FbQDfjl

Ukraine war: Germany's conundrum over its ties with Russia

Berlin now has some hard decisions to make following years of dialogue and co-operation with Moscow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lsH4UVC

Why has Russia invaded Ukraine and what does Putin want?

Weeks after Russia's leader unleashed war on Ukraine, there is no sign yet of when it will end. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HMx0Z2d

Newspaper headlines: MPs attack Welby 'rant' and PM 'led boozy party'

The papers cover the backlash to the archbishop's criticism of the UK's asylum plan and more No 10 party claims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5urF3al

Ukraine round-up: Ukraine defies Mariupol deadline as Kharkiv shelled

Mariupol defenders ignore Russian calls to surrender, as Kharkiv and other cities face more shelling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o6utgEa

Ukraine war: Mariupol defenders will fight to the end says PM

PM Denys Shmyhal says the city has not fallen to Russian forces because of the determined defence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YBZ64wa

Doctor Who: Former companions to join Jodie Whittaker's farewell

Two of the Doctor's companions from the 1980s will feature in Jodie Whittaker final show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9SoKdMt

Older residents of the east reluctant to hit the road

While young Ukrainians have moved to safety, many older residents say they have no choice but to stay. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C3YEu7U

Ukraine: Online posts 'transform' war crimes documentation

Open-source evidence is increasingly used by the UN and war crimes investigators, says law professor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o8dBCi1

Johnson to visit India in bid to boost defence ties

The prime minister will meet his Indian counterpart after previous visits were postponed due to Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/raEwukN

Russian warship: Moskva crew 'shown for first time since sinking'

Russia's defence ministry releases a video purportedly showing the crew of the Moskva in Sevastopol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pWG0smD

Ukraine round-up: Residents rebuild Bucha as Russia bans UK PM

A few residents clear up after Russia's occupation, as Boris Johnson becomes persona non grata in Moscow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y3EGPH2

Nigel Pearson: Veteran speedway commentator dies aged 52

Nigel Pearson was known for his speedway and darts commentary and died aged 52. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DPO2as

Ukraine war: Minesweeping dog helps clear Chernihiv of Russian explosives

Patron, a Jack Russell, has so far helped to remove hundreds of explosive devices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pubn3K0

'My cancerous tumour was as big as a kettle bell'

Stephanie Coles found a strange lump growing in her stomach area. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IAmivly

Newspaper headlines: Rwanda plan 'will fail' and 'SAS train Kyiv forces'

The papers cover a plan to send migrants overseas and claims of UK special forces training troops in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t6fk1X4

Ukraine war: Grandmother 'horrified' by capture of British fighter

A British man serving in the Ukrainian marines has been captured by Russian soldiers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eIuVbXS

Homes for Ukraine: Robert Jenrick takes in Ukrainian refugee family

Robert Jenrick is thought to be the first MP to take in refugees under the Homes for Ukraine scheme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WtBlOgQ

Twitter board takes action to fight Musk bid

The so-called "poison pill" measure is in response to Elon Musk's $43bn cash buyout offer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZRvjzXL

Warwickshire wife's plea to find missing pilots after plane crash

Lee Rogers and Brian Statham were flying from Warwickshire to France when their plane vanished. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D4dBKq9

Behind the scenes in Zelensky's modern HQ

Clive Myrie visits the heavily fortified Situation Room - the HQ of the resistance against Russia's invasion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kc3fJp9

Lyon 0-3 West Ham United (1-4 on aggregate): Hammers reach first European semi-final in 46 years

West Ham will face Eintracht Frankfurt for a place in the Europa League final after securing their first European semi-final in 46 years with a stunning win in Lyon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SEivTGB

Ukraine round up: Flagship Russian warship sinks

Russia's flagship Black Sea missile cruiser has sunk, while President Zelensky sits down with the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bV08Q4N

Enfield Southgate Conservatives: Chair resigns over Nazi photo

Colin Davis says he had "no recollection" of the occasion but "can't absolutely rule it out". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a34O9VH

Why has Russia invaded Ukraine and what does Putin want?

Weeks after Russia's leader unleashed war on Ukraine, there is no sign yet of when it will end. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q41flzC

Nasa scientists spy 'largest ever comet'

It's 85 miles wide, which is larger than the US state of Rhode Island. And it's coming this way. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eD7AKki

Atletico Madrid 0-0 Man City (agg: 0-1): Mature City hold off Atletico in fiery encounter to reach semis

Manchester City produce a mature and disciplined performance to hold off the challenge of Atletico Madrid and reach the Champions League semi-finals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y6mw9sj

Ukraine round-up: Biden and Macron at odds over Putin 'genocide'

The US president takes the rare step of accusing a state of genocide, as Ukraine denies Mariupol's fall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/csoIfUz

Homes for Ukraine: Don't match female refugees with single men, UN says

The UN's refugee agency urges the UK to avoid matching Ukrainian women and children with single men. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aSMBn1s

My Job: 'I like breaking the prison officer stereotype'

Mica has been working at HMP Portland in Dorset, which houses over 500 prisoners, for five years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MLlNy6x

Online porn: 'My pupils ask me about violence'

Teachers are debating how best to tackle pornography and its impact on children - and staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I6epjBv

UK officials investigate 74 child hepatitis cases

One potential cause could be adenoviruses, but health experts are also looking at links to Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vKhLftJ

Ros Atkins on… Boris Johnson’s lockdown party fine

Boris Johnson has been fined for attending a birthday party, thrown for him during a Covid lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ltwPjAR

Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (Agg: 5-4 aet): Blues suffer agonising Champions League exit

Chelsea's reign as European champions comes to an agonising end despite beating Real Madrid on a night of high drama at the Bernabeu Stadium. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z7ZdoeL

Insulate Britain: Judge 'inspired' by activists after M25 protest

Judge Stephen Leake fines a group of M25 activists but says their "voices are certainly heard". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D9o1Vpb

Inside Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's legal battle

Depp has sued his ex-wife for an op-ed she wrote about being a domestic abuse victim. She counter-sued. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wcd2FRb

The Ukrainian bride who fled to India from Kyiv with a coffee machine

Anna Horodetska fled to India from Kyiv, with just a couple of T-shirts and a coffee machine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pyAJDiE

Marina Ovsyannikova: German outlet hires Russian protester

Marina Ovsyannikova staged an anti-war protest on a live broadcast of Russian state TV last month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D3RzjmN

Ukraine, the UN and history's greatest broken promise

If the past is anything to go by, the world will struggle to unite for Ukraine - says Fergal Keane. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0xlka2F

Veteran quizzer becomes oldest female Mastermind winner

Alice Walker, now 67, scores a perfect 14 out of 14 on her specialist subject, the Peak District. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ASslR0k

Police arrest three males after serious attack in Southampton

The victim, in his 20s, is being treated for potentially life-changing injuries, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6UtFgqb

The Papers: Sunak faces review and 'fight for France's future'

Monday's papers cover the latest developments on the chancellor and the French presidential elections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EH0NSfa

Masters: Scottie Scheffler wins first major as Rory McIlroy finishes second

World number one Scottie Scheffler cements his place at the top of the men's game by winning the 2022 Masters and clinching his first major title. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hc47dU8

Masters: Rory McIlroy's sensational final round continues with eagle at 13th

Rory McIlroy is tearing up the Augusta course and he adds a birdie at the 13th to the five previous birdies he has hit in a sparkling round at the Masters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0JdozvK

Tiger Woods says he will play Open Championship at St Andrews

Following his return at the Masters, Tiger Woods says he intends to play the Open Championship at St Andrews in July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pLBWGlO

Snoopy sculpture trail: Four smashed after two days

Organisers say the damage is "devastating" for the creators, sponsors and the charity it's in aid of. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F0cLeQj

Royal Navy completes Arctic defence exercise

More than 3,000 personnel took part in the Nato deployment in Norway in temperatures as low as -30C. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KGBZz2j

P&O ferry detained in Larne over safety concerns back sailing

The ship had been held by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency after P&O sacked 800 of its workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RQhtka0

Preston house fire: Woman and two children injured

A girl, three, and a five-year-old boy are in critical conditions and their mother is also injured. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QoGkRw9

Child refugee finds same doll she left in Ukraine

Toddler Veronika had to leave her doll in Ukraine but found the same one in a charity warehouse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cY4HZUO

Paramedics hurt in motorcycle training crash at Pentrefoelas

One paramedic remains in a serious condition after a van, a pick-up truck and two motorcycles crashed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QCYa5lU

The Papers: Sunak's bid to 'save' career and 'horror' at station

Many papers lead with news the chancellor's wife will pay UK taxes amid a row over her nom-dom status. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CU2EjQX

Biting 'unruly passengers' hit with largest-ever US fines

Two women are facing steep fines for allegedly biting crew members and passengers on domestic flights. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zEZIDK1

Ukraine round-up: Six weeks of defiance and Pink Floyd reunite for protest song

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen takes stock of the war, and Pink Floyd air their first new track in decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O72bKHs

Macron calls Polish PM 'a far-right anti-Semite' in row over Putin talks

The French president made the comments following criticism over his talks with Vladimir Putin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZdCNsUp

Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years over slap

The Academy voted on Friday to sanction Smith after he slapped Chris Rock at the awards show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uStAZ10

Canada proposes foreign buyers home real estate ban

Canada is facing some of the most severe housing affordability issues in the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/25nVtq6

NY attorney general seeks to hold Donald Trump in contempt of court

New York's top lawyer says Donald Trump has not submitted files to a Trump Organization probe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/neYHxAI

Rabid fox bites nine people on US Capitol Hill

The female fox was euthanised and her three kits were also put down due to possible exposure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tcZgmiO

US Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to top court

The historic vote means Judge Jackson will be the first black female justice to serve on the court. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bcxlhdu

Israel: Several wounded in gun attack in Tel Aviv

The shootings, in the heart of Tel Aviv, are the latest in a wave of attacks in Israel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bFsaLmM

Shock result in particle experiment could spark physics revolution

Scientists find a sub-atomic particle's mass is at odds with one a theory underpinning modern physics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/um051E3

How many Ukrainians have fled their homes and where have they gone?

The UN says more than 10 million people have now fled their homes since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QvxG8Lo

The hunt for superyachts of sanctioned Russian oligarchs

Wealthy Russians sanctioned by the US, EU and UK are having to find places they can keep their assets safe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q0iNfOm

Chelsea 1-3 Real Madrid: Benzema hat-trick puts Spaniards in charge in Champions League last eight

Karim Benzema's hat-trick for Real Madrid leaves Chelsea with a mountain to climb to retain their Champions League crown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i4jGlkP

Queen's hospital donor placed on UK's Russia sanctions list

A major donor to the Edward VII's hospital is on the list of oligarchs sanctioned by the UK over Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sil805f

Oil bosses vow to boost output and deny profiteering

Energy bosses warn there is "no quick fix" to the higher energy costs hitting households. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bgDFhQm

I haven't seen UK government feuding over refugees, says minister

Lord Harrington insists "raised voices" at meetings reflect a shared desire to help Ukrainians. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lprSM5

The Papers: Zelensky's impassioned UN speech and Putin's 'Dud's Army'

Some papers lead on President Zelensky's UN speech while others focus on children caught up in the war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZrkSWVm

Benfica 1-3 Liverpool: Reds in control of Champions League quarter-final

Liverpool will take a two-goal lead into the Champions League quarter-final second leg after earning victory over Benfica in Lisbon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q3mihVf

Broadband firms 'must do more to promote social tariffs'

The culture secretary says suppliers must do more to promote discounted rates to low-income homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Eju3akZ

Covid: Fewer children missing school because of virus

Virus-related absences are stabilising in England's state schools, despite rising cases in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D1nqv8a

Ukraine round-up: The evidence vs Russian denials

The UN hears of alleged Russian atrocities as Moscow accuses Ukraine of staging the killings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bmPe15G

Sacramento shooting: One arrest made after six shot dead

Police are still searching for other suspects in the worst US mass shooting of 2022 so far. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nc7rnot

Gummies: Woman dies after eating 'cannabis' gummy sweet

The 23-year-old became ill after she ate a sweet delivered in "child-friendly packaging". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YfTdsK0

Ukraine round-up: Evidence of alleged Russian atrocities mounts near Kyiv

New evidence of alleged Russian atrocities near Kyiv emerges on Day 40 of the Russian invasion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8lK2hnO

John Travolta poses for photos in Norfolk Morrisons and Wetherspoon

The Hollywood star is filming a short movie in Norfolk and is seen out and about in the local area. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DbRCYSt

Fact-checking Russian claims about Bucha killings

Russia called footage of bodies in Bucha "staged" but its evidence for this does not stack up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nm6ohFS

Newsround presenters celebrate show turning 50

John Craven, Lizo Mzimba and Julie Etchingham are among presenters recalling their time on the show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9ayfgrW

Grammys 2022: Foo Fighters win two prizes in early ceremony

The band win best rock album and best rock performance, a week after drummer Taylor Hawkins' death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RCaT9wk

EasyJet cancels 100 flights due to Covid absences

The airline cancels scores of flights as UK airports also struggle with high levels of staff sickness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ExtCjAR

Celtic staff member hit by glass bottle at Old Firm

The member of the backroom team had to have stitches in his head following the incident during Sunday's match. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X6xfZYV

Ukraine round-up: Widespread condemnation over killings in Bucha

The discovery of bodies scattered along a street in a Ukrainian town has sparked horror. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OCVMyin

Sri Lanka's cabinet ministers resign as crisis protesters defy curfew

The resignations come as protesters faced off with police over rising living costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G5IeoM6

Cricket World Cup: England and Australia set for final

England will attempt to win a second successive Women's World Cup when they face Australia in Sunday's final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MjJsx53

Search under way in English Channel for missing small plane

A P-28 plane goes missing on a journey from Wellesbourne, Worcestershire, to Le Touquet, France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lUcS3mO

Three Palestinian militants killed by Israeli forces in West Bank clash

Israel says the militants were killed by troops trying to stop them from carrying out an attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nam5kEI

Referee Mike Dean on '22 years at top'

Premier League referee Mike Dean tells BBC Sport’s Mark Chapman of his love for football and reflects on "22 years at the top" as he prepares to retire at the end of the season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6rC5pzi

War in Ukraine: Street in Bucha found strewn with dead bodies

A reporter entering Bucha, near Kyiv, counts at least 20 bodies of men, one with his hands tied. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wTBLHuY

What we now know about long Covid

Why are so many people still living with long Covid after two years and are there any hopes for treatment? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cEY8sma

Ukraine round-up: Possible war crimes and an attack on Russia

Day 37 saw Russia accuse Ukraine of bombing an oil facility on its territory, and the BBC witnessed possible evidence of war crimes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V52W9nc

We hid in the cellar as the Falklands were invaded

Margaret Davidson was bringing up a young family in the Falklands when war broke out 40 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8rijCFv

Ukraine war to halve global trade growth, warns WTO

The World Trade Organisation says ongoing pandemic-related supply chain problems are also hurting growth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yovzdwM

Researchers in Hong Kong create 'soft robot' made of magnetic slime

The team hope the slime could one day be used to collect accidentally-swallowed objects. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Dfo8zs1

Prince Andrew repays cash amid financial dispute

The Duke of York returns £750,000 claimed to have been "misappropriated" from its Turkish owner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RAJcVMx

Concerns over handling of fines for Covid breaches

An ex-insider told the BBC it would be "disgraceful" if junior, but not senior, staff received fines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sUWJZtw