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Danish mink cull: PM Frederiksen and officials heavily criticised

Mette Frederiksen is found to have misled the public while officials are accused of misconduct. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YUwr50A

Suspect arrested in Birmingham Interpol murder kidnap probe

Tomasz Samel was escorted from his home by fake Interpol officers and later found with 75% burns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qLtZ4J9

The Papers: 'Drunken' Tory whip quits and No 10 'plans VAT cut'

Government whip Chris Pincher's resignation and a possible tax cut make Friday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DsGcb5i

A Nato summit in Madrid for hawks

The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to Nato leaders during the first summit since Russia invaded Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fi2UIDz

Nadine Dorries: Culture secretary confuses rugby codes in speech at Rugby League World Cup event

Culture secretary Nadine Dorries confuses the two rugby codes in a speech at a Rugby League World Cup event in St Helens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/po9w2QD

Europe heatwave breaks multiple June records

An oppressive heatwave has broken temperature records from the Arctic Circle to North Africa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ro5xJMK

Google sign-up a 'fast track to surveillance', consumer groups say

Ten European consumer organisations join forces to launch complaints to privacy and data regulators from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZF8rHM3

The Papers: 'A new Iron Curtain' and '100m for the Royals?'

More Nato troops in eastern Europe and a £15m rise in the Royal Family's grant feature in the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fegzwGp

Heathrow Airport announces more flight cancellations

The cancellations are because more passengers are expected at the airport than it can cope with. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lQk2McF

Ukraine war: US to ramp up military presence across Europe

President Biden announces a strengthening by "land, air and sea" over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lBPzVwn

R. Kelly given 30 years in jail for sex abuse

The singer was found to have used his celebrity status to sexually abuse children and women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uDkGQ2F

Paris attacks: Surviving suspect Salah Abdeslam found guilty

Salah Abdeslam and 18 others are found guilty for their involvement in an attack that killed 130. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RNlLYcT

Nato veto lifted and more false claims - today's Ukraine round-up

Finland and Sweden to join the alliance as footage shows civilians running for their lives. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-61967382?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Deborah James ‘taught us how to live and how to die’

Friends and colleagues pay tribute to podcast host Dame Deborah James, who has died at the age of 40. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6qmoHWJ

Ghislaine Maxwell: What sentencing means to women she preyed on

Epstein victim Annie Farmer says Maxwell's sentence will help bring some sense of justice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yUoEiX8

Scottish independence: Will there be a second referendum?

Nicola Sturgeon wants to hold a second referendum next year, so is another vote now inevitable? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KtMa0m8

Trump urged armed supporters to storm Capitol - aide

Donald Trump knew supporters had weapons when he urged them to storm the Capitol, ex-White House aide says from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L19qBoH

The abortion clues that can hide on your phone

There are a number of concerns around data protection following the US Supreme Court's ruling on abortion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AXGH8yK

The Papers: 'Murder at the shops' and 'doctors demand 30% rise'

A Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian mall and the prospect of a doctors' strike lead the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f6yrEh5

Wales basic income: Pilot will give care leavers £19,000 a year

More than 500 people leaving care in Wales will be offered £1,600 a month for two years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5fBSzn7

Ukraine war round-up: Shopping mall attack and stolen grain

A missile attack kills at least 11 in the city of Kremenchuk, and Russia is accused of stealing grain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YJNQDia

England v New Zealand: Ben Stokes says approach 'sends message' to county players

England captain Ben Stokes says a county player's method rather than average "will be on the selectors' minds" when picking future Test squads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R6OZKbn

Phil Shiner: Former lawyer denies fraud over Iraq war claims

Phil Shiner pleads not guilty to three charges linked to claims made against British troops. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BtC6WVe

Will electric motorbike sales take-off across Asia?

Soaring petrol prices could speed up the transition to electric much faster than expected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PbZ1Mg5

NI Protocol: MPs to vote on plans to ditch parts of Brexit deal

The UK government wants to change the NI Protocol but the EU says this would break international law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JuOPnGK

Colombia: Scores injured as bullfight stand collapses

Hundreds of people are injured after a wooden stand fell, local media report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vdOwTrS

Boris Johnson signals controls on steel imports to stay

The government says the move would protect British producers at a time of rising energy costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QgHdBfD

Neil Parish: Porn scandal MP frightened by death threats

Neil Parish says he was verbally abused and sent death threats after being seen watching porn at work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TQZu5oF

Rowers rescued after hitting bad weather on Irish Sea

UK coastguard footage shows the rescue of the five-strong crew by an RNLI craft. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B09XyKL

What happened when Israel sent its refugees to Rwanda

As the UK presses on with its asylum deal, refugees sent from Israel to Rwanda describe their experiences. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IWYNVZg

Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester United expect forward to stay despite Chelsea links

Manchester United expect Cristiano Ronaldo to be part of their squad next season despite reports linking him with Chelsea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Mz4vbGQ

The Papers: 'Crackdown on unions' and PM plans for third term

The papers lead with strike action warnings and Tory MPs slam Boris Johnson's "delusional" behaviour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tWvKHSF

Roe v Wade: Protesters tear-gassed outside Arizona State Capitol

A video uploaded to social media shows police shooting tear gas into crowds of protesters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1VXe9hD

Paul McCartney begins epic Glastonbury headline set

The rock star is playing the festival's Pyramid stage for nearly three hours, a week after his 80th birthday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IfDPYet

In pictures: Glastonbury 2022

Thousands of people are attending the event which has returned for the first time in three years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IOjawui

Congress passes first gun control bill in decades

The landmark bipartisan bill now heads to President Joe Biden's desk to be signed into law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rujE0N4

LGBT awards: Adele Roberts named role model of the year

The Radio 1 presenter receives "role model" award for opening up the conversation around bowel cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rcuyAYw

Liverpool Beatles-themed hotel to share 'lost' Lennon interview tape

The tape recording, made in 1964 by a Hull student, fetched £3,100 at auction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/js4XHNm

Barry Manilow surprises punters at Romsley country pub

The Copacabana and Mandy singer lunched at The Swallows Nest pub in Romsley on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UAGRh1H

Newspaper headlines: BA staff to strike and Boris's Rwanda 'rebuke'

The papers lead with airport staff voting to strike and the PM meeting Prince Charles in Rwanda. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WiOdXoM

Anita Alvarez: Coach saves US swimmer who fainted during competition

Artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the bottom of the pool at the world championships. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BKErqVZ

Afghanistan earthquake: No food, no shelter and fears of cholera

Secunder Kermani reports from Paktika, Afghanistan, where one survivor says he lost 20 relatives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tOMXmuz

French Banksy: Eight guilty in theft of Bataclan mural

The men all receive four year sentences after the mural was stolen from a door at the concert hall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DXWcwPj

Florida nabs largest python ever found in state

The female python was 215lbs (98kg) and nearly 18ft long (5 meters) - and was pregnant with 122 eggs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/M0WOfhj

Paul McCartney's Glastonbury warm-up gig instant sell-out

Tickets to see the former Beatle at the Cheese and Grain in Frome on Friday sold out within minutes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5SzIUB7

Ukraine war round-up: A harrowing trial and EU breakthrough

A Russian soldier is tried in his absence for rape and Ukraine moves closer to EU membership. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ywUf5D1

Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall reportedly to divorce

After six years of marriage, the media tycoon and model will divorce, US media reports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q9c7Xbf

Kaliningrad row: Lithuania accuses Russia of lying about rail 'blockade'

The prime minister says talk of a blockade is untrue and a tiny amount of goods are affected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YhHQFlU

Johnson hints that new coal mine for Cumbria will get go-ahead

The government faces a huge decision over what to do in Cumbria, amid employment and climate concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fsuHqVw

Kaliningrad row: 'Sanctions have brought my factory to a standstill'

Sanctions leave Russia's exclave on the EU's borders struggling to trade. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XfL3nzG

Escape from besieged city and refugee camp in Wales - Ukraine round-up

Civilians take their last chance to escape Lysychansk, and a centre for 60 Ukrainian families in Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nXgOY3v

'The barriers to entry have gone - go for it now'

CEO Secrets: Tej Lalvani, boss of Vitabiotics and former Dragons' Den star, shares his advice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m7uTXtb

Ice cream and amusements at the seaside

Jon Pountney's photographs of the Welsh seaside resorts on show in Cardiff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b9csay8

Plan to reverse European Court Rwanda rulings

Ministers could ignore the European Court of Human Rights asylum-seekers injunction, under proposals. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61887933?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Disabled fans treated like animals, hearing told

Liverpool supporters accuse the French interior minister of lying about the behaviour of English fans. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-61872080?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Capitol riot hearing: Poll officials detail Trump voters' death threats

An Arizona official describes how the statehouse was overwhelmed with threats and insults. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-61889593?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Ukraine round-up: Medal sale millions to help refugees, and Ben Stiller visits Zelensky

A Russian journalist raises millions selling his Nobel medal, and a Hollywood actor visits Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-61884212?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Bangladesh: Deadly floods leave millions displaced

At least 32 people have been killed following heavy downpours that triggered flooding in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WIETqrN

Ben Stiller meets Zelensky in Kyiv as ambassador for UN refugee agency

The actor has been a Goodwill ambassador for the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) since 2016. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fCYx6NH

Hong Kong: Iconic floating Jumbo restaurant sinks

The Jumbo restaurant capsized in the South China Sea days after it was towed out of the harbour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ezMb2Go

Prince William turns 40: Birthday photos show duke's priorities

As he turns 40, the duke conveys his focus on issues like homelessness and the environment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iaN0flC

Ryan Giggs resigns as Wales manager

Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs announces he has resigned as Wales manager. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zF0hia8

Ros Atkins on… Why rail strikes are happening

Ros Atkins examines why a dispute between the RMT union and employers has led to strike action. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sdeP3Qo

Israel heading to polls as coalition moves to dissolve parliament

Yair Lapid is set to take over as prime minister in the coming days with fresh elections expected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FlCANre

Jason Roy backs England one-day captain Eoin Morgan to recover form after latest duck

Jason Roy backs Eoin Morgan to rediscover his one-day form after the England captain was out for a second successive duck against the Netherlands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MwFUoGL

Newspaper headlines: 'Network derailed' and 'summer of discontent'

The biggest rail strike in 30 years, which starts on Tuesday, leads nearly all the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KMcrCxT

Train strikes: Dispute still resolvable, says industry boss

More talks between management and unions are expected on Monday - the day before strikes begin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pRSFvdC

Eight suspects linked to Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira deaths

Three suspects have already been arrested by police in connection with the murders of the two men. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TvSzsHt

Emmanuel Macron a chastened and greatly weakened leader

The parliamentary elections' results confirm the French leader's second term will not be an easy ride. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oHmfAGU

Ukraine to ban music by some Russians in media and public spaces

Ukraine's parliament also voted to ban the import of books from Russia and Belarus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6xLhAGg

Newspaper headlines: New strike 'chaos' and Johnson warns of long war

Next week's looming rail strikes of 40,000 workers make several headlines on Sunday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1lZ5v9F

Rail strikes will punish innocent people, transport secretary warns

But union leaders blame politicians for failing to stop the strikes, which will begin on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C0WuN2D

Ukraine war: Zelensky visits front-line cities of Mykolaiv and Odesa

Ukraine's president makes a rare trip outside the capital to visit bomb-damaged Mykolaiv and Odesa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kK4uBQI

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira were shot with hunting ammunition, say police

A third suspect has been arrested after the deaths of Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GSxvCFq

Staines air crash: Memorial held for one of UK's worst air crashes

The event marking 50 years since the Staines crash, in which 118 people died, was held on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qP7cIHu

Euro 2022: Ukrainian referee Maryna Striletska hoping to forget about war

Maryna Striletska is preparing to officiate at the Euros after escaping the war in Ukraine, leaving behind her husband. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BurTbeZ

Lord Geidt: PM's ex-ethics adviser reveals more about why he quit

Lord Geidt says he resigned over the government's "openness" to breaking international law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DmTwaG0

Europe heatwave: Outdoor events banned in parts of France

France forced to import electricity as air-conditioners and fans switched on for record heatwave. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aYRIyQM

Newspaper headlines: Big wage rises 'risky' and 'tell dad you love him'

Several stories lead Saturday's front pages, but the cost-of-living crisis continues to dominate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PKG1agL

Russia's Putin condemns 'mad and thoughtless' Western sanctions

The Russian president says the economic restrictions are "more harmful" to those who imposed them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Csn6NWT

Remains of UK journalist Phillips identified in Brazil

UK journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira went missing in the Amazon on 5 June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hjd15Sw

Labour's Starmer and Rayner return police questionnaire over lockdown drink

The Labour leader and his deputy attended a gathering in an MP's office during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ywp51oL

Heathrow Terminal 2 baggage piles up after malfunction

Passengers post pictures on social media as piles of luggage fill the airport's Terminal 2. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ba5V8XJ

Eurovision Song Contest: Which UK cities could host 2023 show?

Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool all express an interest if the UK ends up staging the show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RAU9mHO

Kim Kardashian: Marilyn Monroe's gown not damaged, Ripley's claims

A "calculated risk" was made to let Kim Kardashian wear the iconic gown to the Met Gala, museum says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BIocUs4

Powerful 'smoke twister' spotted in Arizona

The twister formed from smoke from the Pipeline Fire in Flagstaff, Arizona. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f45HDpJ

Whyte Review: ‘This was child abuse’ - gymnasts react to 'damning' report

A "damning" report detailing mistreatment of gymnasts in Britain shows that "child abuse" of athletes was taking place, says a former gymnast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Zvn6T2B

England 3-0 Belgium: Chloe Kelly scores on Lionesses return in victory

Chloe Kelly marks her return to the international stage with a goal as England begin their final preparations for Euro 2022 with victory over Belgium. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EzCGB9d

Queen's: Ryan Peniston beats Francisco Cerundolo to make quarter-finals

Watch some of the best shots as Great Britain's Ryan Peniston beats Francisco Cerundolo to make it into the quarter-finals at Queen's. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JBQDYp0

US Open 2022: Rory McIlroy shares early lead with England's Callum Tarren

Rory McIlroy makes a strong start to the US Open to join unheralded Englishman Callum Tarren, Sweden's David Lingmerth and American Joel Dahmen in the lead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A2uxSJ6

Melbourne Grand Prix: Australian race on calendar until 2035

Formula 1 has struck a new contract to race at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne until 2035. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JlHQMK0

Ukraine war: Thousands of civilians trapped in Severodonetsk

Food and water are running out for the women and children still there, a UN official tells the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i95Znj2

Nick Kyrgios smashes racquet and argues with umpire in win over Stefanos Tsitsipas

Nick Kyrgios beats world number six Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Halle Open - with the Australian smashing his racquet and arguing with the umpire during the match. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TI9cLnY

US makes biggest interest rate rise in almost 30 years

The US central bank raises rates by 0.75 percentage points as it scrambles to contain soaring prices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yD8iun3

Lil Wayne denied UK entry for Strawberries and Creem festival, organisers say

It was due to be the Grammy award-winning US rap artist's first UK show in several years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/25nytrF

Driver fined £1,100 for passing Bridgend cyclist too closely

The motorist says the prosecution for failing to allow enough room has cost him about £4,500. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6fi9Ud4

Ella Toone: Manchester United forward dishes the dirt on England team-mates

England forward Ella Toone dishes the dirt on her team-mates before the women's Euros this summer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1Ef3Spj

Dean Henderson: Nottingham Forest open talks with Manchester United over loan deal for England goalkeeper

Nottingham Forest open talks with Manchester United over a potential loan deal for England goalkeeper Dean Henderson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/elf6nxr

The papers: 'Rwandan air farce' as court grounds asylum jet

The front pages focus on the dramatic last-minute halting of the government's deportation flight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SRxZGiQ

Chris Mason on where the Rwanda flight setback leaves ministers

The government seems determined to press ahead with its plans despite last-minute legal interventions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZjutIln

Rwanda asylum flight cancelled after legal action

Up to seven people had been expected to be removed to the east African country on Tuesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gcm2CEG

Brittney Griner: Russia extends WNBA star's detention again

The US state department says Brittney Griner should not be held "for a single day longer". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zQCgBqc

People in Pakistan urged to drink fewer cups of tea

Reducing consumption by one to two cups every day would help the economy, a senior minister says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T4O5Had

Rwanda asylum plan: Last-minute legal battle over flight

The European Court of Human Rights blocks the removal of one of seven passengers from Tuesday's flight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aQMFrdk

Ryanair Afrikaans test: Why South Africa loves and loathes the language

Ryanair stirred emotions over South African passport holders pass a test in the language. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/68NAG3n

Trump 'detached from reality' says top advisor

Witnesses painted a picture of a chaotic and deeply divided Trump White House after the 2020 election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S9ZJbrx

Sir Mick Jagger tests positive for Covid

The singer thanks fans for their patience as The Rolling Stones cancel a show in Amsterdam. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZtQoJBV

Ros Atkins on… The Rwanda asylum seekers plan

Ros Atkins looks at the government’s controversial plan to fly some illegal arrivals to Rwanda. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tfqrLyO

Ghostbusters fan wish comes true on Leeds library ghoul hunt

George, eight, spent the day chasing ghosts around Leeds Central Library. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JpcAK3C

Yellowstone peak rename honours Native Americans

The previous name for the mountain honoured a US explorer who massacred native people in the region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EQXeLDs

Tony Blair to join Queen's highest chivalry order at Windsor ceremony

The Duchess of Cornwall and Baroness Amos will also be installed in the royal Order of the Garter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NQfGnjr

Catholic Church sexual abuse survivor wants Pope Francis to listen

Mark Murray suffered repeated sexual abuse as a child while at a Catholic priest training school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y7nKodL

Ukraine war: Evidence shows widespread use of cluster munitions in Kharkiv

Russia has killed hundreds of civilians in Kharkiv with indiscriminate weapons, according to a new report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eajq3yw

Phil Bennett: Legendary Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half dies aged 73

Legendary Wales, British and Irish Lions and Llanelli fly-half Phil Bennett has died at the age of 73. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CLfFBbk

Obituary: Legendary Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half Phil Bennett

Phil Bennett, the legendary Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half who elevated rugby union to an art form, dies at the age of 73. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hFcmLk0

Man found in car at bottom of cliffs in Cornwall

Police say a body is recovered after a vehicle is found at the bottom of Pendeen cliff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d6T9l7k

The Papers: Charles 'stay out of politics' and 'Tory tax war'

Prince Charles' alleged comments on the UK's plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda continues to makes headlines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hh9mc2k

Ayelsbury theatre paintings capture effect of Covid-19

An artist’s commissions throughout the pandemic capture an"industry on its knees" but also "hope". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dWUlCei

England 0-0 Italy: Three Lions' winless run continues

England's winless run continues as they are held to a draw by Italy in a Nations League game played behind closed doors at Molineux. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jQI8TmG

Manchester stabbing: Jakub Szymanski named as 15-year-old victim

Police name a teenager boy who was killed in a stabbing in the Miles Platting area of Manchester. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dGaAqDH

Foxfield Railway: Vandals cause £25k damage at heritage attraction

Volunteers say the latest attack, which caused £25,000 of damage, is "absolutely gut wrenching". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BHOhYja

Costa Book Awards to end as sponsorship finishes

Costa Coffee says it has taken the "difficult decision" to end sponsorship of the literary prize. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kR0l6Iq

The Papers: Charles 'attacks' Rwanda plan, and sugar tax snub

Claims the Prince of Wales has criticised the UK scheme to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda makes headlines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QNaXJZ5

Putin and Peter the Great: Russian leader likens himself to 18th Century tsar

With a nod to history, Putin now feels bold enough to admit that his operation is an occupation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EDmB5OU

Ukraine round-up: Mariupol cholera warning and Russian McDonald's logo unveiled

There are warnings that conditions in the ruined city could lead to outbreaks of cholera. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zchw3Qb

Fuel prices: London petrol station sells diesel at nearly £2.50 a litre

Motoring group the RAC says the station has one of the highest prices for fuel in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kWR2rSm

Julee Cruise: Twin Peaks creator David Lynch pays tribute to 'great singer'

Director David Lynch remembers Cruise as "a great musician, a great singer and a great human being". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q5lCJvU

Putin: West unlikely to reject Russian energy for years

Russian president says oil and gas profits are increasing thanks to rising energy prices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ybMXi1R

Roadford reservoir boat capsizing: Bodies found in search for missing people

Rescue teams have been searching for two disabled people missing since the incident on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YtAXs6i

A clash between mountain bears ends in deadly fall

A female bear was forced to protect her cub from a male in Spain's Cantabrian mountains. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g6teid1

PGA Tour suspension dampens LIV Golf's big day

The PGA Tour's decision to ban its members who are playing in LIV Golf's first event near London is the latest twist in the saga that is rocking the game of golf. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lVgFhaL

Mohamed Salah and Sam Kerr win PFA player of year awards

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Chelsea's Sam Kerr win the PFA players' player of the year awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xCoTwqG

Diamond League: Shericka Jackson beats Elaine Thompson-Herah & Dina Asher-Smith to win 200m

Jamaica's Shericka Jackson beats Elaine Thompson-Herah & Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith to win the 200m in 21.91 seconds at the Diamond League meeting in Rome. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PsahAuy

Nottingham Open: Harriet Dart beats Camila Giorgi to reach first WTA quarter-final

Britain's Harriet Dart saves three match points to stun third seed Camila Giorgi and reach her first WTA quarter-final at the Nottingham Open. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/isbwMgn

Sir Cliff Richard's sex offence anonymity plea to Parliament

The singer calls for a change in the law, speaking of "how desperate it is to be accused of something you never did". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z0tOoLU

US man charged with attempted murder of Justice Brett Kavanaugh

The man was arrested early on Wednesday morning outside the home of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5hNBETW

Michael Gove vows to end 'scourge' of empty second homes

Owners of unoccupied properties would be hit with higher council tax under "levelling up" plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r1OD3vi

Fly-tipper who dumped 51 tonnes of tyres in Glasgow jailed

A sheriff said Declan Clarke's actions constituted "fly-tipping on an industrial scale". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pjBIZzU

Is Russia exporting grain from Ukraine?

Much Ukrainian grain is stuck in silos, while Russia reportedly ships some cargoes from Crimea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lU4iOGW

Buy now, pay later: Warning over use of credit cards to cover payments

Millions of young shoppers are borrowing money to make buy now pay later repayments, says Citizens Advice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wFAb3V9

Dom Phillips: Missing journalist's wife in tearful plea to step up search

Two days after Dom Phillips disappeared, his wife appeals to Brazil to locate "the love of my life". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r1CgTdO

Donbas WW1 warfare and Britons in Ukraine rebel court - round-up

Fighting in Donbas said to resemble WW1 trench warfare, and Britons appear in court in rebel-held territory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tgGKdP

HS2: Government scraps plans for £3bn West Coast Main Line link

Rail bosses react angrily to the scrapping of plans for the line in Cheshire and Greater Manchester. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7VxbrWm

Matthew McConaughey: 'This should be a nonpartisan issue'

The actor spoke at the White House to advocate for "responsible gun ownership". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nu50dM3

Boris Johnson welcomes 'convincing' confidence vote

The prime minister says backing by 211 out of 359 Tory MPs will allow his government to "do our job". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LOW937d

Watch: The moment vote result is declared

Sir Graham Brady announces that Boris Johnson has won his leadership confidence vote over by 211 votes to 148. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3QGnOLI

Tests show parts of Archie Battersbee's brain is dead, court told

A court considers the case of Archie Battersbee, 12, who is on life support in hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MHLpzDg

London Tube strike: Commuters faced 'chaos' during staff walkout

Many London Underground stations were closed on Monday and all lines were disrupted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CxtLnYi

World Cup 2022: LGBT Wales fans vow to boycott Qatar tournament

Members of Wales' LGBTQ+ supporters group refuse to travel to Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RtEpF5d

The people making money from just surfing the internet

A Canadian tech firm is allowing people to take a cut of online advertising revenue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/or5Ubik

Why are flights being cancelled?

There has been significant disruption at UK airports, with flights cancelled and long queues at airports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nB0iIJl

The Papers: 'My heart is with you', and PM 'toxic for Tories'

The Queen's Jubilee tribute to the nation and a possible confidence vote in the PM lead Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sX4S1E6

Ukraine war: Putin vows to hit new targets if West sends weapons to Ukraine

The warning came as parts of Kyiv were hit in the first assault on Ukraine's capital for weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OuPeEo7

Nigeria Owo church attack: Gunmen kill Catholic worshippers in Ondo

The armed men entered the church in south-west Nigeria during a service killing several people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sopC0hZ

The Papers: 'Thriller Queen' and 'ma'am-alade your Majesty?'

A star-studded Jubilee concert and surprise appearance from Paddington Bear lead the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6mKubQH

The Queen meets Paddington Bear for tea

The Queen and the animated children's character professed a shared love for marmalade sandwiches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A9Nnk3V

England v New Zealand: Joe Root & Ben Stokes give home side hope

Joe Root and Ben Stokes give England huge hope of a stunning victory on a gripping third day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yOZKSzu

Mother of world's only nonuplets on how she cares for nine babies

Halima Cissé, who gave birth to nine babies last year, explains how she manages to look after them all. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4ldDT1O

Covid: Why do some vaccines protect you for longer than others?

Here's why you need more than one Covid jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i4rNxAV

War in Ukraine: We are holding on, say Mykolaiv residents

Residents in the southern region of Ukraine speak of their defiance and dread as the war rages on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RyDuWnZ

DR Congo: 'My life has changed thanks to coffee'

Some of the world's best beans come from an island in DR Congo, where ex-fighters get a second chance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/REt5OHv

Drought-stricken US warned of looming 'dead pool'

Tens of thousands of acres of farmland lie idle because farmers can't get enough water to grow crops. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9hzgOvW

Nilambur Ayisha: The Muslim actor who survived a bullet on stage

Nilambur Ayisha was targeted by people who believed a Muslim woman shouldn't act, but she never gave up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U0KrNsc

The Papers: 'We give thanks' and 'together... yet apart'

Gratitude for the Queen and reported tensions between her grandsons lead the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O0einUE

Queen Mother's car revealed by couple's detective work

A car lover bought it for £2,000, before investigations with his wife uncovered its royal history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qrNYnjz

Chicken rice: Why Singapore's much-loved dish is under threat

The city state is feeling the impact of Malaysia's export curbs on chicken. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qzbpPka

India marriage: Woman's plan to 'marry herself' sparks debate

Kshama Bindu will have all the trappings of a traditional wedding ceremony apart from an actual groom. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8WOXfmV

'God save the Queen' played at Paris Jubilee celebration

The anthem was played before French President Macron rekindled the 'eternal flame' by the Arc de Triomphe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/M1EY6q9

Prince Harry and Meghan remain low-key at Jubilee events

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined the Queen's Jubilee celebrations but kept a low-profile. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pAIg4bz

Ukraine war round-up: City besieged and football triumph

Fighting continues in the east as authorities in occupied Zaporizhzhia move to nationalise property. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IqS8Tj9

Asylum seekers stage hunger strike as UK prepares Rwanda deportation

The BBC has spoken to asylum seekers in a UK detention centre who describe an atmosphere of despair. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w6NtKCd

Amateur artist spotted by Hollywood after viral posts

Maisie Matilda taught herself fore-edge painting and she's now creating works for major studios. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1Drt4gO

Buffalo shooting: Suspect charged with domestic terrorism

Payton Gendron, 18, is accused of killing 10 people in a racially-motivated attack in a supermarket. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tCMHXkj

Queen’s Jubilee birthday honours: Damian Lewis, Stella McCartney and Clare Balding on list

Team GB curlers, a Masterchef duo, footballers and soap stars are also on the Queen's honours list. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tTEiG9l

Platinum Jubilee: Queen portrait released as UK set for celebrations

The 96-year-old says she is "inspired by the goodwill" shown to her, in a message to the public. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7M8W4ck

Grenfell fire: Cladding banned five years after deadly blaze

More than 70 people died in the fire, which spread rapidly due to the type of cladding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sKnFwmB

Ukraine round-up: Long-range rockets and Kherson torture claims

The US says the missiles will strengthen Kyiv's negotiating stance as the war nears its 100th day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bktzoYI

Sheryl Sandberg to leave Facebook after 14 years

Her departure comes as the social media company faces challenges, including a slowdown in sales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7Kivhjl

Shell's Jackdaw gas field given go-ahead by regulators

The UK government is seeking to boost domestic energy output following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PzLbn54