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Chris Dawson: How famous podcast helped catch and jail a killer

Forty years after Lynette Dawson went missing, an Australian court jailed her husband for murder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9bX2B1x

Erling Haaland: Nine goals in five games - can anyone stop him?

Erling Haaland has made an extraordinary impact in the Premier League with back to back hat-tricks for Manchester City from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nxe523u

Tory hopeful Liz Truss rules out new taxes if elected PM

The foreign secretary also hints she would look to provide support to firms to help with energy bills. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iyp6VcO

EU Russia: Bloc toughens visa regime but no ban

The bloc remains divided on whether to issue a total ban on entry for Russian travellers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rZhsILN

Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle: Fabio Carvalho completes Reds comeback with last-second winner

Fabio Carvalho scores in the last second to secure three points for Liverpool. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5DEAj3n

The Hundred: Paul Walter dismisses Rilee Rossouw with 'absolutely amazing' catch

Watch Manchester Originals' Paul Walter dismiss Oval Invincibles' Rilee Rossouw with an "absolutely amazing" catch during their Hundred match at Old Trafford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nVqrNdZ

Kherson: 'Heavy fighting' as Ukraine seeks to retake Russian-held region

Military experts tell the BBC the battle for the southern region could go on for months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jUxnFwS

Ryanair will grow even faster in recession, boss says

People will still fly during a downturn but they will choose low-fare airlines, Michael O'Leary says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/thpJYTC

The Soviet leader who helped end the Cold War

His efforts to democratise his country led to the fall of communism, the end of the Cold War and the break-up of the Eastern Bloc. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ea783Lm

Mikhail Gorbachev: Remembering a warm-hearted and generous man

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg recalls his meetings with the late Mikhail Gorbachev over the past 20 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NizMUXp

Himars missiles and anti-radiation pills: Ukraine round-up

Ukraine says US weaponry is changing the course of the war, but fears grow of a possible nuclear disaster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bNRtoZK

Scottish Conservative councillor charged over romance fraud

Andrew Polson, who led East Dunbartonshire council, was suspended by the Scottish Conservative Party in June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sBGvyUF

Pakistan flood victims throw note pleading for help

The BBC meets stranded residents of one mountain valley as monster floods swamp parts of the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HuafJq7

Secret deals ending Britain's control in Gulf revealed

A BBC documentary shines a light on the collusions which ended Britain's empire in the Middle East. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LGiV1Zl

'I turned my front room into a full-time bakery'

Ben Gray explains why he turned his home into a bakery in lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gISR3hy

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, interview: It takes effort to forgive

In a wide-ranging interview, she reflects on her time as a working member of the Royal Family. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MCWKeXt

Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology

Millions in tax revenue has been collected after more than 20,000 undeclared pools were found. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/shIy5vj

Moqtada al-Sadr supporters storm Iraqi palace after he retires

Moqtada al-Sadr supporters storm Iraq's presidential palace after the powerful Shia cleric retires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WvIEp2Q

Be less squeamish about drinking 'sewage water', says expert

Drinking reprocessed water is "perfectly safe and healthy", the Environment Agency chief tells public. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rCj1YWa

'No limits' for relentless Celtic in Dundee Utd rout

Manager Ange Postecoglou says his Celtic team "keep going all the time" after thumping Dundee United 9-0 in the Scottish Premiership from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/anExgSZ

Three parents on the 'black hole' of child suicide

Parents discuss the biggest killer of young people, and the importance of talking. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MwEXKZQ

Manchester Pride and sport: 'Never take our mind off why we're having these conversations'

As thousands prepare to parade through Manchester on Saturday, Hannah Davis, Laurie Williams, Lloyd Wilson and Daniel Jervis tell BBC Sport about what the Pride movement means to LGBTQ+ people in sport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dR5i1tp

Australia: Scott Morrison saga casts scrutiny on Queen's representative

The governor-general has been dragged into a backlash over ex-PM Scott Morrison's secret ministries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/THIm5lK

Bikers mark third anniversary of Harry Dunn's death

The 19-year-old was killed near RAF Croughton, Northamptonshire, in August 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CYNeSvk

Newspaper headlines: 'Wave of strikes' and Truss 'mulls 5% VAT cut'

Union plans for coordinated industrial action and proposals for a 'nuclear' reduction in VAT lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/92FemHK

The 1975 top Rage-less Leeds Festival bill and Halsey battles sickness

The UK group swagger their way through Friday's headline set instead of Rage Against the Machine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ax6cdit

Newspaper headlines: 'Do something' as 'millions face energy poverty'

Warnings about the impact of the energy price hike on families and calls for government action lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JtdLGab

US Open: Emma Raducanu ready for New York despite 'weird day'

Emma Raducanu plays down an uncomfortable practice session in New York, saying she just had "one of those weird days" before she begins her US Open title defence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RDnElk7

Ellen White suffered punctured lung during acupuncture

England striker Ellen White says a punctured lung she suffered last year while receiving acupuncture treatment accelerated her retirement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lBrb751

England v South Africa: Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes centuries give hosts big lead

Watch highlights as centuries from Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes give England complete control of the second Test against South Africa after two days at Old Trafford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1jdhBRn

England v South Africa: James Anderson praises 'brilliantly intelligent' Zak Crawley

James Anderson praises a "brilliantly intelligent" innings from opener Zak Crawley on the first day of the second Test against South Africa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EBnLlu3

The Papers: Energy bill 'crisis' as record price hike looms

The rise in the energy price cap, expected to soar to more than £3,500, leads many front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yZ4r1mi

Bin strikes: Edinburgh locals use baths and hire skips to store waste

Residents told BBC Scotland about their methods for storing waste during the city bin strike. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oiMzVSF

Five injured after car ploughs into pedestrians in Harrow

Medics say they do not believe the injuries are life-threatening or life-changing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1grGK8y

Health secretary challenged on ambulance delays

A woman approached the health secretary during an interview, accusing him of doing nothing about ambulance delays. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l0Fscvn

Edinburgh Fringe visitors shocked by stinking bin strike mess

Tourists say the smell is becoming hard to bear in Edinburgh's streets a week into the 12-day strike. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HFJQSvm

Rab Wardell: The cyclist who could do anything on a bike

The Scottish mountain biking champion has been hailed as a "legend" following his death aged 37. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/83esVvD

Champions League: 'Dogged Rangers fight way to place with big boys'

PSV were profligate, but that will matter little to resolute Rangers as they look forward to Champions League groups, writes Tom English. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IB4VQdb

Carabao Cup draw: Man City v Chelsea in third round

Premier League champions Manchester City will host Chelsea in the third round of the Carabao Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tVQc3T8

Stefano Domenicali: F1 chief does not expect female driver in next five years

Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali does not expect a woman to race at the top level of the sport in the next five years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HMzbvF0

Liverpool shootings: Are UK gun crimes on the rise again?

There have been seven killings in Liverpool and London since July, with shootings rising in Merseyside. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EZNqlyw

British-Belgian pilot, 17, becomes youngest to fly around the world solo

British-Belgian teen flew through sandstorms and spent the night on an uninhabited island to break record. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xRNXuSz

NHS and care homes in England to pause routine Covid testing

Most hospital patients and care home residents will be longer be tested unless they fall sick. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S0AQMiI

Welcome to Wrexham: City in spotlight with Ryan Reynolds' new show

Fans praise Wrexham FC's celebrity owners ahead of new reality show which puts "underdog" in spotlight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BSO1GW3

Ukraine round-up: UN warns against trial of POWs and the return of top-flight football

The UN human rights office warns that Ukrainian POWs being put on trial could constitute a war crime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Qt5U3R7

Crawley Town 2-0 Fulham: Premier League side lose to League Two hosts

Premier League side Fulham fall to a shock Carabao Cup second-round defeat at League Two Crawley Town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E2Dn5Ud

The Hundred: Jason Roy avoids dismissal as the bails stay on

Watch the moment Oval Invincible batter Jason Roy gets lucky as the ball hits the stumps but the bails stay on against Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred at The Oval, London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jzs1k9l

The Hundred: Alice Capsey stars for Oval Invincibles against Birmingham Phoenix

A fine all-round display from Alice Capsey, featuring three wickets for 20 runs and 20 off 18 balls with the bat, leads Oval Invincibles to victory over Birmingham Phoenix at The Oval. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xb8WA3y

Dr Anthony Fauci to step down from government in December

The infectious disease specialist became the most famous doctor in the US during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1zcsGfY

Manchester United: Fans hold protest march to Old Trafford before Liverpool game

Thousands of Manchester United fans march to Old Trafford before Monday night's game against Liverpool in protest of the club's ownership. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8OVRTUS

Brain stimulation boosts memory for a month

Scientists will look at whether diseases such as Alzheimer's can be alleviated using the same method. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/45mSNVr

Who's going on strike, and when?

Thousands of workers across different industries are planning to go on strike - so what will the effect be? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sr3iVZb

Edinburgh bin strike: Residents told to keep rubbish inside

As rubbish piles up on day five of a 12-day strike, Edinburgh residents are asked not to put waste out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yvAq6FU

The Hundred: 'Phenomenal' Laura Wolvaardt guides Superchargers to record win over Originals

South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt makes a masterful, unbeaten 90 as Northern Superchargers complete a record chase in the Women's Hundred against Manchester Originals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Lu1DlIg

Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Werder Bremen highlights

Watch highlights as Borussia Dortmund surrender a two-goal lead after 89 minutes to lose 3-2 to Werder Bremen in injury time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xjsYUHm

The Papers: 'Debt crisis fears', and Fury's knife crime plea

Monday's papers carry developments in the cost of living crisis and Tyson Fury's calls for a crackdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DJKnGu8

European Championships Munich 2022: GB win relay gold after Jake Wightman takes silver

Great Britain win men's 4x100m gold at the European Championships after 1500m world champion Jake Wightman wins 800m silver. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KyVeX9s

Plans to cut energy bills if peak-time use avoided

How homes can get discounts if they use less electricity at peak times are close to being announced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QDKgZJP

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool should get points if Manchester United game postponed over protests

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool should be awarded the points if their Premier League match against Manchester United is postponed over fan protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/liYrh59

Match of the Day: How Oleksandr Zinchenko starred for Arsenal

Match of the Day pundit Martin Keown analyses Oleksandr Zinchenko's impressive display for Arsenal in their 3-0 win against Bournemouth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iaRAu12

The Papers: Tory fears as 'Labour surges', and 'Wasteminster'

Many of Sunday's papers tackle the cost of living crisis, from its impact on the polls to food waste. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZtAfUwd

Bus and truck ram rescuers in separate Turkish crashes

In the two fatal incidents in Turkey, emergency crews are hit while attending to earlier crashes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GUOPMeT

Cost of living: Help is coming, says Kwasi Kwarteng

Kwasi Kwarteng, a key ally of Liz Truss, says there will be options to deal with rising prices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LSHEwNz

The Papers: Gove backs Sunak and Fergie called as Giggs witness

Michael Gove criticises Tory frontrunner Liz Truss' policies, which come under scrutiny in Saturday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qgRoPl4

Vanessa Bryant testifies she was 'blindsided' by leaked photos

Vanessa Bryant is seeking millions for emotional distress over photos taken at the accident site. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TkDRp2u

Dina Asher-Smith takes silver as European 200m title slips away

Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith has to settle for silver after Switzerland's Mujinga Kambundji proves too strong in the 200m final at the European Championships in Munich. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9sLXYrV

Freya the walrus: Did she have to be euthanised?

After becoming a tourist attraction in Oslo, a travelling walrus was killed. Was that right? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EygpRqz

Al-Shabab: Islamist militants attack hotel in Somali capital

The militant group Al-Shabab says it is "shooting everyone" at the Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Lu39oZn

R. Kelly trial: Witness testifies she was sexually abused by the singer

An accuser at R. Kelly's trial alleged he had sex with her 'hundreds' of times before she turned 18. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oUhKFC7

Parents warned after girl, 6, abducted and sexually assaulted

Police tell parents to be "extra vigilant" as they appeal for help to find a man seen on CCTV. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MYAqztZ

Benjamin Mendy boasted of sex with 10,000 women, jury told

A woman tells a court footballer Benjamin Mendy boasted of sex with 10,000 women after he raped her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g6h1z3P

Robert Kaweesi: Father missing after trying to save son in River Nile

Newly-wed Robert Kaweesi, from Birmingham, has been missing in Uganda since Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oPVgj6y

Food crops made 20% more efficient at harnessing sunlight

Researchers say a genetic modification that boosts plant growth could help alleviate global food shortages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8JfiXI2

Salma al-Shehab: Concern for Saudi student jailed for 34 years over tweets

Salma al-Shehab, a Leeds University PhD student, called for reforms and the release of activists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RiOqMTp

Western and Southern Open: Emma Raducanu thrashes Victoria Azarenka in Cincinnati

British number one Emma Raducanu produces another eye-catching display as she thrashes Victoria Azarenka less than 24 hours after beating Serena Williams. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r9gqbYR

Marton lamb rescued after days stuck up to neck in mud

The animal was close to drowning before being spotted by a dog walker who called the RSPCA. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hIZOtDQ

R. Kelly trial: Singer has dark side hidden from public - prosecutor

The singer faces charges of child pornography and obstructing justice in his second federal trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/90Xf4xo

Dover: Boy died in fall off White Cliffs on 12th birthday, inquest told

A coroner in Maidstone rules Mati Urb's death on a family holiday to the Kent coast was an accident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y8jlznf

Whitfield Tabernacle: 1930s time capsule discovered during restoration

The container was found at the Grade I listed Whitfield Tabernacle in South Gloucestershire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eyLaFpX

A-level results 2022: When are they out and how are grades being decided?

More than a million students are waiting for results decided by the first exams since the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SHfn6dD

UK government enters endgame in Europe research standoff

The government is in a row with the EU over the UK's membership of the €100bn Horizon research programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c6VlFMS

UK to receive shipment of Australian gas next week

As Europe looks for alternatives to Russian energy, the UK is set to get an LNG delivery from Australia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eV2RTWQ

UK denies Moscow claims RAF jet entered Russian airspace

The MoD says the flight was a "routine operation" over international waters in the Arctic Circle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NQgH1lF

Greenford: Elderly man on mobility scooter stabbed to death

Police say the man, believed to be in his 80s, died at the scene after being attacked in Ealing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PwGKvIF

Sikh boy becomes Burberry modelling first

Images of Sahib won the hearts of many online after becoming Burberry's first children’s model to wear a patka. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/173DCcw

‘Gaza’s children are used to the death and bombing’

Families count the cost of the latest round of fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m2Ckep1

We built a Thai Buddhist temple in an Edinburgh family home

Buddhist monks oversee huge restoration of their temple which is located in a house in Edinburgh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GuFCjtM

What can we expect from Scottish Tory hustings?

What are the big issues likely to be for Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak at the Tory hustings in Perth? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qch7tbk

Thunderstorms: Why drought can lead to dangerous flooding

Heavy rain might seem ideal now for parched areas of the UK, but scientists warn it's a hazard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Zk8Nagh

Letter from Africa: How racism haunts black people in Italy

The murder of a Nigerian vendor has shaken a community in Italy, writes Ismail Einashe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pvCe0y

The Papers: 'Freeze cruel bills now' and 'Drip drip hooray'

A call by the Labour leader for a halt to rises in the energy price cap and the end of England's dry spell lead the papers from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tJDrNIK

Fireworks explosion rocks Armenia shopping market

Video footage shows people running from the huge blast, which killed at least three people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tSdXVle

Tropical Storm Meari leaves trail of devastation in central Japan

Aerial video shows the extent of damage after some areas saw 50% more rain than expected in a month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SNuJTOo

Statue unveiled for boxing great Ken Buchanan

The Edinburgh statue honours former undisputed world lightweight champion Ken Buchanan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ws2Shgw

Edinburgh Fringe: 'Extreme' racism behind Sadowitz scrapping – venue

The Pleasance venue said the comedian made staff and audience members feel 'uncomfortable and unsafe'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ymGJUWl

Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight presidential race

Raila Odinga and William Ruto are running neck and neck as the official results slowly come in. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UfvrFcz

French climate activists fill golf holes with cement

French environmentalists sabotage golf greens to protest against their exemption from water bans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GylOj6h

Tonnes of dead fish found in river on German-Polish border

Authorities say a toxic substance is to blame, but the cause of the mass death is still unknown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QHJTLZ9

Brentford hit four to humiliate Man Utd

Brentford produce a stunning first-half performance as they score four goals in the first 35 minutes to condemn Manchester United to a humiliating defeat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nQXbavW

Transformers: Royal Mail issues stamps to mark global franchise

The set of 13 stamps was commissioned to celebrate Britain's contribution to the global franchise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uSiy4DU

Evacuated twice in a summer as France's fires burn

"We've never known a summer like this," says the mayor of one town threatened by wildfires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6f2RPYx

Newspaper headlines: Sir Salman stabbed and drought 'will shrink crops'

The attack on author Salman Rushdie in New York and fears that a lack of water will harm UK harvests lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ANtmZoH

Trump search warrant: FBI took top secret documents from Mar-a-Lago

Trump says the documents - which included information about the "President of France" - were declassified. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V486hZc

Anne Heche dies: 'We have lost a bright light'

The Donnie Brasco actress is legally dead, a representative says, after a car crash in Los Angeles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sBM4q1U

Bus funeral procession for Manchester veteran driver

Harry Winstanley is transported to his final resting place on board on the last bus he drove. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gonvdpE

Dunkirk veteran Major John Errington celebrates 104th birthday

Major Errington is thought to be the last surviving officer commissioned before World War Two. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kIRugSX

Montenegro shooting: Gunman kills at least 10

The shooting reportedly took place after a family dispute in the city of Cetinje. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/riJMnjW

The mystery deaths of two Saudi sisters in Sydney

There are many theories about what happened but it is clear Australia failed them, advocates say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZtQPm9

The 'traumatic experience' of US monkeypox patients

"If you haven't lived through it, you have no idea the kind of pain this is," one man tells the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X2oMORH

Liz Truss defends energy firms saying profit is not evil

The Tory leader hopeful says profit is not "dirty" and windfall taxes were about "bashing business". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/86Igrlh

The Papers: 'Energy bills to hit £5,000' and 'heatwave UK'

An astronomical forecast for the yearly cost of energy and a likely drought declaration lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tDygTjZ

Donald Trump: Justice Department seeks to unseal Mar-a-Lago search warrant

The FBI searched Mr Trump's Florida home on Monday - the unsealed warrant could reveal why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MkWvFIg

Monkeypox: Lack of vaccines pauses rollout in Brighton

Stocks of the vaccine run low in the UK, with a new batch not due to arrive until next month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D7jL8Av

Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers: We're kept at gunpoint by Russians

"Soldiers are everywhere," says one worker at Zaporizhzhia. "Everyone is kept at gunpoint." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MK1DwHU

'Italian pizza is better for sure' - Italians respond to Domino's pulling out of country

Italians share their views after fast food giant pulls out of the home of pizza. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DzFLESA

The Papers: 'Energy crisis as bad as Covid' and police failures

The cost of living crisis and a damning report on the handling of crimes by police lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sAoRXD0

Cumbria coal mine: Decision delayed until November

A ruling on the coking coal mine in Cumbria had been due in July but was then put back to August. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SEa0WDA

Aine Davis: Alleged fourth IS 'Beatle' arrested in UK on terror charges

Aine Davis has denied being part of an Islamic State cell nicknamed the Beatles which murdered hostages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3I05jr2

Jonathan Edwards: Wife assault MP to represent Plaid in Commons

Jonathan Edwards will represent Plaid again after being cautioned for assaulting his wife. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RYPUbdn

Marcus Mumford reveals he was sexually abused aged six

The singer stressed he was not abused by a family member or in church. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MOKP9eZ

Households already in debt as energy bills rise

Six million UK households owe over £200 to energy suppliers, according to a survey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fd3ujlA

France whale: Rescue operation begins to save beluga stuck in Seine

Divers, vets and police are involved in moving the ailing beluga whale from the Seine to the sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xqH0wZm

The Papers: 'Wake up zombies!' and 'Truss softens on handouts'

The spiralling cost of living and the ongoing Tory leadership race lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3APpRb6

Tory leadership: Rivals trade blows over energy bills help

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak attack each other's plans after new predictions of soaring household costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sIZy9V5

Mar-a-Lago: Republican uproar over FBI raid on Trump home

Some Democrats, too, are seeking explanation from officials for the unprecedented raid at Mar-a-Lago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FtdDUm9

Boris Johnson defends leaving fuel crisis to successor

Labour accuses the PM of leaving a "political vacuum", saying the government must act now. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aE7JVWh

Loire Valley: Intense European heatwave parches France's 'garden'

The Loire Valley is key to French farming, but it is being devastated by a fourth heatwave this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6mfehoK

Olivia Newton-John: How Grease's Sandy made history

The film has inspired generations of fans. But is it under fire in the era of MeToo? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y2A3lEi

Britney Spears returns to music scene with Elton John collaboration

Little is known about the new track, but it will be called Hold Me Closer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5rhEMUz

The Papers: 'Hopelessly devoted to you' and 'tax-plan tension'

The death of Olivia Newton-John and tensions among the rival Tory leadership campaigns lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r2Ube6D

Israel-Gaza: Unusual pre-emptive hit by Israel pays off

The truce brings relief to Gazans, but the lack of a peace process means this is only temporary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dpyr3qO

Ukraine round-up: Russia's tech weakness and latest fighting

A study shows how Russian arms depend on Western components - and a nuclear plant remains a major concern. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6RuzgBw

Olivia Newton-John - The pop princess who reinvented herself

The Grammy award-winning singer found enduring fame in the film Grease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JoUusKn

Liberal Democrats call for scrapping of energy price cap rise

An expanded windfall tax on energy company profits could be used to pay the shortfall to suppliers, Lib Dems say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0wC2nlZ

It's like a warzone - Haitians surrounded by turf wars

An estimated 60% of the capital Port-au-Prince is now considered “lawless”, human rights groups say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UwCy7e4

Paralympic growth could be 'jeopardised' by any Olympic merger

The International Paralympic Committee says Paralympic growth could be "jeopardised" by any merger with the Olympics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8mC1KEx

The plans for giant seaweed farms in European waters

As worldwide sales of the algae soar, the European Union wants to establish giant seaweed farms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rlHsfbS

Extent of struggle for NHS dentist revealed by BBC data

Nine in 10 UK dentists are not accepting new adult patients, while eight in 10 are refusing children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VQ8hMRH

Commonwealth Games: England denied dramatic relay gold by disqualification

England are denied a dramatic 4x400m relay gold after officials rule they committed a lane infringement before anchor Jessie Knight held off Canada in the tightest of finishes from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TYiukJy

Climate change: Tears of joy as US bill clears Senate hurdle

The plans - which aim to reduce US carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 - still needs House approval. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZpDU5Xx

Feltham: Homes evacuated due to London fire

About 60 people have had to leave properties as trees burn to the rear. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hQVbF5l

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu great Leandro Lo shot in head in Sao Paulo club

The athlete has been declared brain dead and police say the suspect is on the run. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6z2eMaJ

Macro photography: The hidden world of garden insects

Macro photographer Geraint Radford says insects have a bad reputation, but they're "funny". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o74LJ6y

Ukraine war: Wembley exhibition shows 'beauty' of country

Ukrainian art is put on show at Wembley Stadium with the aim to keep the war in the public eye. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/836YTec

National Eisteddfod: Mystery of disappearing sign letters

The giant E, F, O and D vanished overnight from the festival site, leaving organisers baffled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nmCDz4T

Lightning strike causes major fire at Cuban fuel depot

Dozens are injured and 17 firefighters are missing as the battle continues to get the fire under control. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e7vFEtJ

Everton 0-1 Chelsea: Jorginho's penalty sets Chelsea on road to victory at Goodison Park

Chelsea edge out Everton in a scrappy opening day encounter settled by Jorginho's spot-kick in first-half stoppage time from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NMGsirQ

Partition: My journey to the ‘place no-one spoke of’

Sparsh's family fled in terror 75 years ago - it wasn't spoken about until his grandfather agreed to talk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZDk2zqL

Laal Singh Chaddha to Raksha Bandhan: 'Struggling' Bollywood's online hate problem

Many Bollywood stars have been facing incessant trolling, but does it affect how their films perform? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V0SD51z

Alex Jones: Five revealing moments from Sandy Hook trial

Jones' claims about Sandy Hook, bankruptcy, dietary supplements and the jury were laid bare in the trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V2KipnX

Bangladesh suspected poisoning: Woman, 20, third in family to die

Samira Islam, from Cardiff, is the third member of the same family to die after the incident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F3IR6rb

Major NHS computer outage caused by cyber attack

The outage was "significant" and impacted patients being referred from 111 to out-of-hours GPs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LtulE3b

Teacher admits abuse at Nicky Campbell's former school

South African judges are considering a request to extradite the retired teacher to Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7jOGbNi

Protesters interrupt Liz Truss speech

The foreign secretary can be heard responding with a promise to clamp down on disruptive protest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AwZJ6NV

Commonwealth Games: 'An education in what esports actually is'

Elite players say a competitive gaming trial at the Commonwealth Games is a 'significant moment'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/urC4toi

Tory leadership: Highlights from the Battle for Number 10

Watch as Tory leadership hopefuls Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are grilled by Conservative party members. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7nPArqB

Premier League 2022-23: Everything you need to know as new season starts

The Premier League season begins on Friday, a week earlier than usual, with the World Cup in mind. Here is what to expect this season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OcQTYJA

Workers in Iraq get day off as temperatures pass 50C

A heatwave has been ongoing since mid-July with temperatures above 50C in some areas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y74hdbj

Commonwealth Games: England's Jack Laugher wins 1m springboard gold

England's Jack Laugher successfully defends his 1m springboard title for a second time at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MUI9xRp

After Kansas defeat, what's next for abortion bans?

While the battle to ban abortion in Kansas may have been lost, the fight continues across the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wm4OkaB

Zawahiri's victims: What it feels like to hear he's gone

The al-Qaeda leader's death hits home to those he robbed of a husband, a wife, or their eyesight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eXoUy8

Marc Cucurella: Chelsea on verge of deal for Brighton full-back

Chelsea on verge of deal to sign Spain international full-back Marc Cucurella from Brighton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fpu0mw6

Commonwealth Games: Scotland's Eilish McColgan wins 10,000m gold

Scotland's Eilish McColgan wins her first major title as she strides away to the Commonwealth 10,000m title in style. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8q3w7cm

Commonwealth Games: England's Gina Kennedy wins squash gold

England's Gina Kennedy wins squash gold on her Commonwealth Games debut to cap her meteoric rise in the sport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TFdjlpk

Champions League third round qualifying: Union Saint-Gilloise 2-0 Rangers

Rangers' Champions League hopes are in the balance after they slip to a meek defeat to Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MQieAXI

Sixth-form students use art to explore the future of the planet

Sixth-formers from 64 colleges show their creative work, in an online exhibition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nk5yWUs

The Papers: Outrage over oil profits and hack delay to PM vote

Oil company profits and the ongoing Tory leadership campaign lead several of the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AUBorwY

Rapper Pa Salieu 'dropped from games closing ceremony'

Pa Salieu says he was told he failed a background check while rehearsing for next week's show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6VDAQmI

Ukraine war: Russia says US involved and farmers report stolen seeds

Russia accused the US of approving missile targets, while Russian soldiers steal sunflower seeds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ziIN3BQ

The Papers: England's Dancing Queens and Mordaunt backs Truss

Pictures of the England Women's team celebrating their Euro 2022 victory adorn most front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QmPnYgd

BA suspends sales of short-haul tickets from Heathrow

The airline suspends sales for a week in response to the airport's cap on passenger numbers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yxbuQJ

Tory leadership: Penny Mordaunt backs Liz Truss to be prime minister

The former Tory leadership rival calls Truss the "hope candidate" in the race against Rishi Sunak. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KkYJLXB

US carries out operation on al-Qaeda target in Kabul - official

The "successful" operation took place over the weekend with no civilian casualties, a US official says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6xJGZOV

Love Island: Ekin-Su and Davide crowned 2022 winners in live final

Laura Whitmore announced the winners of the ITV2 dating show during Monday's finale. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ET9fNvQ

Watford 1-0 Sheffield United: Hornets give Rob Edwards winning start as manager

Watford manager Rob Edwards makes a winning start as Joao Pedro's goal gives them a home win over Sheffield United. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vZuVdxe

Nuclear annihilation just one miscalculation away, UN chief warns

Luck that has protected the world from nuclear war may not last as tensions rocket, the UN warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wubSOs1