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Dave Smith couldn't believe it when he saw that a local shop was allowing people to take coats for free. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ifM8hF

The Papers: Braverman cabinet 'anger' and 'tax rises for all'

Most papers focus on the pressure piling on Suella Braverman amid a row over the migrant crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l8HEk3X

WATCH: Inside Shanghai Disney as park locked down over Covid

Authorities say visitors will not be allowed out of the theme park until they show a negative Covid test. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WFkyuEd

Suella Braverman challenges critics to oust her in asylum row

The home secretary faces Labour claims she is unfit for office as she defends asylum policies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g7MdKzq

Brazil election: Bolsonaro yet to concede after Lula's win

Jair Bolsonaro, who narrowly lost, has not spoken publicly since his election defeat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/70evoY3

Ministers face questions as migrant crisis worsens

Concerns are growing over the conditions at a Kent processing centre said to be overcrowded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KfoqawU

Musk Twitter takeover: Billionaire denies report he plans to fire workers to avoid payouts

The world's richest man completed his takeover of the platform last week after months of legal wrangling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zWcTrRv

Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum celebrates its 25th anniversary

Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum transformed the face and fate of Bilbao when it opened in 1997. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wl6wO0A

The Papers: 'Migrant centre horror' and 'PM mulls COP U-turn'

Many of Monday's newspapers report details of an attack at a migrant centre in Dover. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GJNkF8w

Brixton shooting: Two men dead after reports of gunshots

Police say two men were pronounced dead at the scene following the incident on Sunday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fX1g20Z

Switzerland sets record with world's longest passenger train

The 1.9km (1.2 mile) long train, which is composed of 100 coaches, has completed a 25km journey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hyZ3kaU

Manchester United 1-0 West Ham: Marcus Rashford's landmark goal seals victory

Marcus Rashford scores his 100th goal for Manchester United as the Red Devils beat West Ham to move above Chelsea into fifth in the Premier League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hf6kEp4

Mexico City Grand Prix: Max Verstappen on pole with George Russell second

Red Bull's Max Verstappen takes pole for the Mexico City Grand Prix, fending off a challenge from Mercedes drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gHWLcEN

Why is there a global energy crisis and who might suffer most from it?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to soaring energy prices, threatening supply to the world's poorest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AqBI7hM

Akshata Murty: Who is Rishi Sunak's wife?

Rishi Sunak's wife is a billionaire's daughter who has divided her life between three continents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CVp21I9

The Papers: 'Johnson will attend COP27' and 'Truss hacked'

Most of the Sunday papers look at Rishi Sunak's decision not to attend the COP27 climate summit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YhRfT4N

Liz Truss phone hack claim prompts calls for investigation

The Mail on Sunday claims the ex-prime minister's phone was hacked while she was foreign secretary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Vxtz8ok

Angry drivers remove Just Stop Oil protesters from London roads

Scotland Yard say they arrested 33 people during the protests in central London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WPVuUp9

'Rental prices make me feel pushed out of my hometown’

With prices on the rise, could rents play a part in how people vote at the next election? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IXzSTq7

The Papers: 'Pay up, PM' and 'Navy probes sex pest scandal'

The papers report a visit by Rishi Sunak to a Croydon hospital and claims about misconduct in the Navy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4QyOc9E

Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady announce divorce

The pair confirm their separation and say they "arrived at this decision amicably". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VdlW9ON

Attacked owl rescued by fishing crew 100 miles out to sea

The long-eared owl was rescued after being attacked by gulls off the north coast of Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KjbTXyd

US midterms: Abortion, guns and crime - it's all on in Texas

The contest between Beto O'rourke and Greg Abbott is a textbook showdown of the US left and right. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/59xRDEX

The Papers: 'Join crusade to save triple lock' and 'no way back?'

Prince Harry's memoir set to worry the royals and Rishi Sunak plans tax cuts, Friday's papers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JmXqejn

Angela Rayner: I'm relaxed about the rich... if they pay tax

Labour's deputy leader says the party wants people to "create wealth", echoing Peter Mandelson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VCWpiY

Decisions on spending cuts and tax rises are sober, officials say

Ministers needs to find billions of pounds to plug the 'hole' in public finances. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FQ63K9y

Rishi Sunak: How the US shaped Britain's new leader

Rishi Sunak points to his time in California studying and working as a defining part of his life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8UekFXE

Italy stabbing: One dead and Arsenal player among several injured

Among those injured in the attack near Milan was Pablo Mari, a footballer on loan from Arsenal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aRrgcqw

'Live fire used again' as Iran protests swell

Fresh anti-government protests erupt, following a night of demonstrations in all major cities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/29BPOdK

Nose-picking primates spark scientific quest

At least a dozen species display this 'bad habit' and now scientists want to know why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FRx1TOz

Cost of living: 'I may have to put my child in care due to bills'

A mum says she fears being separated from her disabled daughter due to energy costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KX0RGHO

Twitter: Elon Musk visits HQ as deal deadline looms

Elon Musk changed his Twitter bio to "Chief Twit" ahead of the Friday deadline to complete its acquisition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GBL9Xbq

Facebook owner Meta sales continue to fall

The company has lost confidence of many investors, after shares have plunged roughly 60% this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3KCDmgs

Even nuns watch porn, Pope says, warning of risks

Pope Francis was answering a question about how best to navigate the digital world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8J6x0GT

Google and Microsoft hit by slowing economy

The tech giants say customers are cutting back amid growing signs of an economic downturn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OXa6TAm

COP27: Climate change threatening global health - report

Leading medical experts call for action ahead of a major climate conference next month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RFCXQoE

'People are working themselves into poverty' - food bank provider

Food banks are seeing more people in full-time employment and with mortgages using their services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hf7Rw2Y

First LGBTQ+ celebration coins enter circulation

The postmasters from Preston say it was an honour to launch the coin marking 50 years of Pride UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TZ3LwuS

Ex-UK pilots in China did not share classified information - flying school

A flying school linked to the recruitment of British pilots says the UK was "fully aware" of its work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kIg0pxM

Sunak's rise to PM a 'ground-breaking milestone' - Biden

US President Joe Biden says it "matters" that the UK will have its first British Asian prime minister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RrIYd49

Myanmar crisis: 50 killed in air raid on Kachin rebels, reports say

Villagers said there was no warning before the air force dropped bombs on a concert in Kachin state. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xbfiaps

Poet laureate Simon Armitage reads the BBC's centenary poem

Simon Armitage’s poem Transmission Report celebrates 100 years of the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QyIiMtA

Leslie Jordan: Will and Grace star dies aged 67

US media reported the actor was killed after being involved in a car crash on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JVklf1v

New UK prime minister: What comes next for Rishi Sunak?

What awaits Rishi Sunak when he walks through the doors of Downing Street? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8E9Sdrf

‘I’ve got nothing’: A day with a debt helpline

As the cost of living crisis deepens, more people are calling debt helplines than ever before. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rUulfCT

River pollution: New phosphate rules hit thousands of planned new homes

Scrapping some new builds in England and Wales due to poor water quality could cost economy £16bn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Dqsrmyi

Royal Mail: 100 days left to use stamps without a barcode

Royal Mail says everyday stamps that do not have a barcode will no be longer valid after 31 January. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BxaVTHq

Hurricane Roslyn batters Mexico's Pacific coast

The hurricane has since been downgraded to a tropical cyclone and is expected to dissipate overnight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d3eBR5j

Boris Johnson pulls out of leadership race: Statement in full

Boris Johnson's full statement as he rules himself out of the race to replace Liz Truss as the next PM. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bkU89x0

Tributes paid to boy, 12, killed in Clacton garage wall collapse

Scott-Swaley Daniel Stevens, 12, was "well-loved" and "will be missed by so many", his family says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oniZ5Q8

Great niece backs sculptor in row over feminist Elsie Inglis statue

Descendant of suffragist Dr Elsie Inglis speaks about controversy over statue planned for Edinburgh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3PRr7fV

Gamer meets best mates for first time at his wedding

Ryan George met four friends while playing Fifa and invited them to the happiest day of his life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NeQGs3m

Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support

About 80,000 people march in Germany's capital, in the biggest rally held so far by the Iranian diaspora. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VafPol0

Cost of Living: People urged to heat homes safely as energy costs soar

Firefighters urge the public to ensure heat sources and electrical products are well maintained. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fkptm31

Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker set for her final appearance

The actress will make her final Doctor Who appearance in a 90-minute special on BBC One on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37sLxdP

Birmingham murder inquiry after man stabbed to death in street

Paramedics "battled to save" the 29-year-old but he was pronounced dead at the scene, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xZ9ls82

Will Liz Truss get a pension? The perks former prime ministers get

After the fastest exit from Downing Street in UK history, what is Liz Truss entitled to? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lYChB3s

Newport: Man caught on CCTV kicking cat against wall

The 19-year-old pet named Tinker was left limping after the man put the boot in. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ik1ZQ3I

How to cut your energy bills

Energy bills have gone up, but there are some easy ways households can reduce costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HE1npOT

Whale's majestic move brings dramatic end to marine rescue off Canada

A marine crew battled for hours to free a humpback whale from fishing gear. Then they watched in awe as the giant did this. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MjghXto

Josephine Melville: Ex-EastEnders actress dies backstage after play

Josephine Melville fell ill after performing in a production at Nottingham Playhouse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RwUkzLd

Ukraine war: 'I'd rather go to jail than fight in Ukraine', Russian man says

Russia has mobilised many thousands of men to fight in Ukraine. But Mikhail Ashichev refuses to go. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VxsYfpo

Campaign for sculpture of feminist Elsie Inglis is 'paused' after row

It comes after trustees commissioned a sculptor who had not entered a submission to make the statue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/59GnXCc

Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa and manager part ways after heavy defeat at Fulham

Steven Gerrard leaves his role as Aston Villa boss after Thursday's 3-0 defeat at Fulham which leaves them just outside the relegation zone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YvBCpMK

Liz Truss: Tories must stop 'squabbling like schoolchildren,' voters say

Altrincham voters are bemused by the latest political moves, calling events a "complete shambles". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8MlksOF

Nick Eardley: The rise and fall of Liz Truss

The outgoing PM won power promising radical change, but it ended in disaster, after just 45 days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z27v6Rg

Liz Truss resignation: How the day unfolded

The BBC looks back on the day that the prime minister resigned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kUaENRZ

Malorie Blackman calls for year-round black history in schools

The Noughts and Crosses author says schools should teach "whole-truth" black history all year round. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A78b2HU

Black Death 700 years ago affects your health now

Mutations that saved lives from the plague are causing auto-immune diseases today. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZqRU7Ok

The Papers: 'Truss on the brink' and 'chaos' of Braverman exit

Suella Braverman's resignation during a chaotic day at Westminster leads most of the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0keEyKV

Friends could be key to finding fitness motivation

Spending time with active people could be key to kick-starting a workout regime, research suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BJa1iwD

WATCH: 'I've had enough of talentless people' - Charles Walker

The veteran politician spoke candidly with the BBC about his frustrations with the government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6suyPZq

Labour MP alleges bullying during fracking vote

Chris Bryant calls for an investigation into the scenes in Parliament after a vote on fracking. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7pyIJlO

LS Lowry's Going To The Match sells for £6.6m at auction

The 1953 artwork, depicting crowds at a football ground, is described as an "iconic masterpiece". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FwG9T75

Mark Drakeford: A brief history of political rants

When Mark Drakeford exploded at the Tories, it was not the first time a politician had seen red. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c8iNDOE

Labour urges Tories to back vote on fracking ban

The opposition wants to use a vote in Parliament to thwart Prime Minister Liz Truss's fracking plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cF4dl0R

Trump-Russia Steele dossier source acquitted of lying to FBI

Igor Danchenko worked on a 2016 dossier that made unsubstantiated claims about Donald Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jFaQhmn

The Papers: 'Bank profits in line of fire' amid 'Tory unrest'

The chancellor's search for spending cuts across government departments leads most of the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m6BRSlL

Finn Russell: Scotland fly-half due to be omitted from Autumn Nation Series

Finn Russell is expected to be omitted from Scotland's initial squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7x4XuFZ

Police remove and arrest M25 Dartford Crossing protesters

Climate change activists on the QEII bridge at Dartford leads to two days of disruption on the M25. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ti6AXBl

Turner Prize 2022: Boy bands, apocalyptic landscapes and pub signs go on show

The nominees for the annual art award deal with "the big issues of our time" in very different ways. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r69hauk

Russian warplane crash kills 13 in apartment block

The death toll has risen after the jet plunged into a residential area in the Russian town of Yeysk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HFvcKul

Ivory seized decades ago still turning up in raids

Elephant ivory that's supposed to be under lock and key has turned up in recent seizures, say scientists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zXylV6B

Train strikes: Workers vote on further six months of walkouts

The RMT union is asking members if they will support further train strikes to Spring 2023. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5tYuCVf

Ex-UK pilots lured to help Chinese military, MoD says

Up to 30 former UK military pilots are thought to have gone to train members of China's Army. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ha1nKPo

Warning of 'scary' spending cuts after tax U-turns

New chancellor Jeremy Hunt said "almost all" of the tax cuts announced by his predecessor will go. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a4LPBwm

Another whirlwind day for politics... in 60 seconds

As more radical policy ideas were blitzed by the new chancellor, PM Liz Truss kept a low profile. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ad4DCIS

Pound moves higher in Asia trade after U-turns

The British currency gained 0.5% against the US dollar in early Asia trading on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rr48hdH

Al Jazeera staff allege harassment and bullying went unchecked

A BBC investigation has found multiple allegations of sexual harassment and bullying at the international broadcaster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GjvmNKP

The Papers: 'Game is up' for Truss and 'Met failings' exposed

A review finds hundreds of Met Police officers are getting away with breaking the law and misconduct. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NGJIDZf

Nicola Benedetti: 'We need creativity more than ever'

The acclaimed violinist is upbeat as she takes over as director of the Edinburgh International Festival from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IgC8v3d

Met Police report: Hundreds of officers getting away with misconduct

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says he's appalled by the findings, and many officers should have been sacked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0lansty

Families reunite on the Mexico-US border

More than 200 people gathered at the Rio Grand River on the Mexico-US border to reunite with their family members. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AjIbrec

The Papers: 'Hunt takes control' amid 'secret plot to oust PM'

The new chancellor's plan to delay Liz Truss's income tax cut dominates Sunday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NxL2wzI

What are the US midterms? A simple guide

The US holds midterm elections on 8 November, but who's in the running and what could the results mean? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gwjuyRp

Home Secretary to crack down on disruptive protests with new bill

Protesters could be blocked from targeting key infrastructure under the home secretary's new plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EqINuiL

Kaiser Chiefs silenced at Rugby League World Cup opening ceremony

The pre-tournament show is halted just minutes before the opening game between England and Samoa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OCeIp4v

At least 11 dead after attack on Russian army recruits training to fight in Ukraine

Two attackers opened fire on recruits who had volunteered to fight in Ukraine, local media report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dNMxgTi

Leeds fire: Emergency crews tackle city centre blaze

The council leader says the fire is in a former local authority building now in the hands of developers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uf4OmES

Musk says SpaceX will keep funding Ukraine Starlink internet

The tycoon reverses his earlier decision to stop funding a vital internet service for Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RriLAsl

Evin prison fire: Gun shots and sirens heard at notorious detention centre

Video appears to show the sky lit up orange as flames are seen behind a tower, and smoke billows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o2Zi9zm

'I saved for 30 years to see the Titanic'

Since she was a child, Renata has longed to see the wreck of the famous ocean liner which sank in 1912. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TuAJBGc

Will the UK financial chaos spark a wider meltdown?

Risks to global financial stability are verging on crisis levels, the IMF has warned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kx8Ijh3

Iran: How we are uncovering the protests and crackdowns

BBC journalists are verifying videos that are crucial to establishing what is happening on the ground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IkmC5F7

Turkish mine explosion kills 22 and leaves dozens trapped

Emergency workers are desperately searching for those still trapped hundreds of metres below ground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sICAOd0

Robbie Coltrane in pictures: 'Big guy, big heart, a massive talent'

Looking back at Scottish national treasure Robbie Coltrane whose career took him to the heights of Hollywood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t2nheEz

Tory MPs turn on Liz Truss after turbulent day

Many MPs are unhappy with the prime minister after she fired her chancellor and announced a second U-turn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MPvdEyG

Gwent Police unveil tuk-tuks as latest crime fighting tool

The Gwent force is rolling out four of the three-wheelers to be used in Newport and Abergavenny. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DxML8r5

Watch: Turkey MP smashes phone with hammer in parliament

Burak Erbay was protesting against a proposed government-backed bill aimed to combat 'disinformation'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/POpH1te

New crisis looms for Ukrainians in the UK

For many refugees, the six months British hosts agreed to house them for is up. So what happens now? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/70ACLkp

January 6 committee issues subpoena for Trump to testify

The vote to issue Trump with a subpoena legally requires him to testify under threat of penalty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bLoFJhG

National Television Awards 2022: The best red carpet images

Stars gathered in London on Thursday for the NTAs, a month later than planned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RV2lTv6

Princess Amalia: Security fears force Dutch princess from student home

Her parents gave details in an emotional encounter with the press, during a state visit to Sweden. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VDAby9u

Riba Stirling Prize: Cambridge University library wins top architecture award

Magdalene College Cambridge's "exquisitely detailed" new library wins the Riba Stirling Prize. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZuLWlJc

Gaia Pope's family call for alleged rapist review

The family of the 19-year-old say police failed to properly investigate her claim of being attacked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MOGyeKA

Jamaica bans music and TV glorifying crime

Jamaica's broadcasting commission is banning content that encourages "illegal activity". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mBtyw8i

Jet2 flight diverted to London Stansted after security scare

Essex Police say there was no threat on board the Jet2 flight after RAF planes escorted it to Stansted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WFsdbLJ

The Papers: 'Tories in open revolt' and 'row looms over crown'

Thursday's headlines are dominated by pressure on the prime minister to re-write her mini-budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KDxbGpA

Liz Truss under pressure from senior Tory MPs to rethink tax cuts

The warnings came ahead of a bruising appearance for Liz Truss at a meeting of Tory backbenchers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L16DfNg

Ashley Williams faces conduct charge at son's match

However the ex-Wales captain claims he was assaulted at an under-12s game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5bckx4h

Liz Truss pledges no public spending cuts as she defends mini-budget

The PM defends the mini-budget, saying she "absolutely" plans to stick to her campaign pledge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zvRmbT0

Alex Jones told to pay $965m damages to Sandy Hook victims' families

The conspiracy theorist is ordered to pay damages after branding the Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jeBRIAF

Oxford Street US-themed candy stores raided for fake goods

Dangerous vapes, counterfeit designer watches and unlabelled electricals were confiscated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eWmOgop

Black people more likely to develop dementia, large study finds

A mix of factors are at play and greater awareness is needed, the researchers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8KgYlad

Bank of England boss tells investors pensions help must end

The Bank of England says bond-buying help will end on Friday, despite pleas from investors to extend it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L9ymTav

The Papers: 'Cap on energy profits' and 'move bank holiday'

Wednesday's newspapers lead on government plans to put a cap on the profits of energy companies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bTBqCxv

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Frenzied bee ball wins top prize

The extraordinary moment a manic scrum of male bees envelops a single female to try to mate with her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hUEW3es

UK businessman charged with 'helping Russian oligarch evade sanctions'

Graham Bonham-Carter is accused of helping oligarch Oleg Deripaska to evade US-imposed sanctions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/91AgMjV

Some Tory MPs in talks with Labour to block fracking plans

Some Tories oppose the government lifting the ban on fracking in England and want a vote on the issue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lb5Lzyq

Ukraine war round-up: Russian military exhausted and US tech giant Meta blacklisted

Speaking to the BBC, a UK spy chief says Russia is "desperate" but still capable of causing damage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6RO0nET

Robot falls asleep while being quizzed by Lords

Humanoid robot artist Ai-Da needs a reset after being quizzed by a Lords committee about how she creates art. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4aseOGu

The Papers: 'Nurse in dock' over baby deaths and Ukraine bombs

Tuesday's papers are led by the trial of nurse Lucy Letby, who denies murdering seven babies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L17FAvw

Chris Mason: The two huge tasks of persuasion for the SNP

Our political editor considers the challenges ahead for the Scottish National Party after its conference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k0RGHKF

Sam Tarry: Former shadow minister ousted in deselection vote

In the first Labour deselection in more than 10 years, Sam Tarry is beaten by Jas Athwal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YINesfh

Ben Bernanke, former US Federal Reserve chief, wins Nobel Prize

Ben Bernanke, who led the Fed through the financial crisis, is one of a trio to scoop the award. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vTat8Sn

Bishopsgate stabbings: Arrest over central London attack

The 25-year-old is detained in Islington in connection with the attack at Bishopsgate on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8zT9iZ5

Covid booster: Who can get another jab this autumn?

Over-50s can get another Covid booster, as can younger people who are at higher risk, and NHS staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/His15rd

Tommy Jessop: Why I investigated care for patients like me

Actor Tommy Jessop and Panorama investigate the avoidable deaths of people with a learning disability. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bYNd18Q

Creeslough: Who were the 10 victims of petrol station explosion?

The 10 people who died in the disaster range in age from five to 59 and lived in or near Creeslough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PktoXrz

Boxer David Pearce: Forgotten images of 'Newport's Rocky' revealed

After spending almost 40 years forgotten in a box, photos of "Newport's Rocky" go on display. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d3QzYMV

Crimea bridge: Russia ramps up security after blast

Moscow moves to secure the key connector and repair it as soon as possible after the explosion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jrJFkqd

Cabinet ministers urge Tory MPs to unite behind Liz Truss

Senior MPs call on the party to rally around Liz Truss or risk ending up in opposition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4VfB7MU

Brighton & Hove Albion 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Harry Kane maintains scoring run in Spurs win

Harry Kane scores his eighth goal of the season as Tottenham win at Brighton to strengthen their place in the top three of the Premier League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i4Sgc9U

Your pictures on the theme of 'skylines'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AzrG2HS

The Papers: Truss call for unity and 'bitter blow' for Putin

Many of Sunday's front pages lead on reports of infighting in No 10 and the explosion on a key bridge in Crimea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7PMdsaK

Pavement on their reunion: 'We're like an uncaged tiger'

The ultimate underground band of the 1990s are back, with a viral TikTok hit and "emotional" tour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LMibFw5

New photo of Queen's fell pony Emma released after funeral attendance

She was one of the Queen's favourite ponies and appeared at the monarch's funeral. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aGPnZY1

Hull Fair: Ride owners on rollercoaster of rising costs

When your job is your way of life, the cost of living crisis bites doubly hard on livelihoods. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XovGTtl

James Bond: Duo were 'privileged' to write new ending for 007

Screenwriters Neal Purvis and Robert Wade discuss what it takes to keep the James Bond franchise alive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QP6WmyN

Eurovision in Liverpool will come at a significant cost

Now we know Liverpool will host Eurovision in 2023, questions are likely to move to funding the event. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d1enSRY

New York City declares state of emergency over migrant 'crisis situation'

Mayor Eric Adams said the city is on track to spend $1bn this fiscal year to care for asylum seekers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/juk2DV6

Ellerby: Gold coins found hidden under kitchen floor sell for £754,000

The coins, found during kitchen renovations in East Yorkshire, have attracted global interest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rayldif

Why Russia but not China faces human rights action

The UN has examined allegations of repression and human rights violations in both countries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aJN61ox

NI politics: Is another Stormont election a certainty?

Three weeks before a crucial deadline, BBC News NI examines the options facing the NI secretary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tOKouR2

Truss declares Macron a friend as pair forge working relationship

French president says he hopes for a "new phase" in relations after talks with UK prime minister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lfdQ8XF

Elon Musk: Twitter won't 'take yes for an answer'

Twitter said it did not trust the billionaire's promises to proceed with the takeover. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cn2zW30

Hunter Biden could be charged with tax crimes

Federal agents investigating the US president's son believe they have evidence of tax crimes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DBJmtjz

Elon Musk X: What life is like on a super-app in Asia

In Asia, super-apps are already a vital part of everyday life, with everything available at a click of a button. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z8eyTWt

Omonia Nicosia 2-3 Manchester United: Marcus Rashford inspires Europa League win after scare in Cyprus

Marcus Rashford scores twice and assists another as Manchester United come from behind to beat Omonia Nicosia on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9VLFuiR

Rugby World Cup: The intrigue & inspiration behind first women's tournament of 1991

Memories differ and rumours abound but the first women's Rugby World Cup can be certain of its game-changing legacy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/veRgSzT

Dog death, driving and emails: The strange history of the 'October surprise'

Surprising news stories about candidates are not uncommon in US politics before November elections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v5DHUQI

Chelsea 3-0 AC Milan: Blues produce emphatic and deserved win over Serie A giants

Chelsea get their first win of this season's Champions League with an emphatic and fully deserved victory over AC Milan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zbZ6Doc

LIV Golf claims players can earn ranking points after Mena Tour agreement

LIV Golf signs a "strategic alliance" with the Middle East and Africa (Mena), Tour which it claims will allow its players to earn world ranking points. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4zSnfbK

RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic: Scottish champions' hopes dented in Germany

Celtic's hopes of progressing in the Champions League were dented after RB Leipzig eventually triumphed in a frantic and entertaining contest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FzsBbrZ

King Charles should attend climate summit, COP26 president says

Alok Sharma says the King has been a champion of the environment and other countries want him to attend COP27. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ziVt3PF

Woman handcuffed in police car hit by train... and survives

This is the moment a train collided with a police car in Colorado - with a woman in the back seat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WoMZBAK

Somalia drought: The fight for survival as famine looms

Children are dying in growing numbers amid the worst drought to hit Somalia in 40 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CKYbq5R

Men's Shed group unite to rebuild after arson attack

A men's community group are rebuilding their shed, after it was destroyed by arson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zC24OYl

Ione Wells goes behind the scenes at the Tory conference ahead of Liz Truss's speech

BBC political correspondent Ione Wells speaks to members behind the scenes at the Conservative party conference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P5b1oNw

Newspaper headlines: Liz Truss 'faces new Tory rebellion' after tax cut U-turn

Tuesday's papers are dominated by claims the PM faces a new revolt over public spending cuts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XwxiGyW

‘I think there is a space for me’ - can England ignore Maddison?

After once again starring for Leicester in their thrashing of Nottingham Forest, can James Maddison force his way into England's World Cup squad? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W7eTRZI

Leicester 4-0 Nottingham Forest: James Maddison scores twice as Foxes win first game of season

Leicester thrash Nottingham Forest to secure their first Premier League win of the season and move off the bottom of the table. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ETXfSes

'Systemic' abuse in top-level US women's football

Abuse and misconduct "had become systemic" in the United States' top-flight National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), an independent investigation finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7ODMZVu

Will Smith film Emancipation to come out this year

The slave drama will be released in December, making it eligible for next year's Oscars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jkhKu0e

What happens when all the banks leave town?

Could a new "banking hub" solve the problems caused by the departure of five banks from Brechin? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VeJvnG4

Newspaper headlines: Tories threaten rebellion as 45p vote 'delayed'

Growing concerns within the Conservative Party over the PM's tax plans dominate Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zxBXs5N

Drax: UK power station owner cuts down primary forests in Canada

The owner of the UK's biggest power station, Drax, is cutting down key forests in Canada. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BRZt5YH

Tory conference: Liz Truss will lose 45p tax rate vote, says Shapps

Ex-cabinet minister accuses PM of not listening to public concern over tax cuts for the well-off. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZG0Xajb

Erling Haaland is Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic & more superstars in one

Erling Haaland is Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and other elite strikers in one player, as the game reacts to another hat-trick for the Manchester City forward. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X8Ko7qP

Tory conference: Labour favourites to win power at next election, says John Curtice

Liz Truss is now as unpopular with voters as Boris Johnson when he was ousted, says veteran pollster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LPFeztD

Bruce Willis denies selling rights to his face

It was widely reported that the actor had sold his face to a deepfake company. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oxcpiSW

What are the sanctions on Russia and are they hurting its economy?

Western nations have imposed severe sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mh96EAx

What is Ebola and why is Uganda's outbreak so serious?

It is proving more difficult to deal with as vaccines are not available for a rare strain of the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m2qHXGg

Singapore Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team fined £22,000 over nose stud

Lewis Hamilton dismisses ongoing controversy about his wearing a nose stud in his F1 car as "all a bit silly", as the issue blows up again at the Singapore Grand Prix. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iFch3fV

King Charles will not attend COP27, says Palace