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Oldham Coliseum: Historic theatre stages final act after funding cut

The final curtain falls on the Oldham Coliseum after it had its Arts Council England funding removed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HzgyliB

Hormone replacement therapy and menopause: What you need to know about HRT

HRT can help with menopausal symptoms. If you're thinking about taking it, here's what you need to consider. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9qwHWay

Dover ferry passengers warned of long delays

A 'critical incident' has been declared due to high levels of coach traffic at the French border control. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/St7YwBg

Norway avalanches: Tourists among four killed in north of country

In the deadliest incident, a house and barn were swept into the sea on the island of Reinøya. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0xrRm7N

South Yorkshire PC jailed for taking photo of teenager's breasts

Paul Hinchcliffe's victims tells a court the officer's actions destroyed her trust in the police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dZVqYJs

Cambridgeshire shootings: Man charged with murders

The bodies of Gary and Josh Dunmore were found in separate villages in Cambridgeshire on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4Vd3GOy

Council tax: What is it and how much is it rising?

Millions of households across the UK will see a sharp increase in council tax bills in April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Qgx0cq6

Austria's far-right walks out of Zelensky speech

The politicians left behind placards on their desks that read "space for neutrality". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c20ZBsH

Police wrestle growling alligator in Florida

Bodycam footage shows the moment an officer pounces on the reptile in the streets of Tampa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RLgC51c

The Americans who have lived through multiple mass shootings

This week's shooting in Nashville has highlighted the small cohort of people in the US who have been caught up in multiple mass shootings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9A8OIzv

King Charles get hands-on making cheese in Germany

The monarch was visiting an organic farm in the village of Brodowin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eNm4kUv

Council tax would be frozen for a year, Labour propose as campaign launches

Sir Keir Starmer says the tax could be kept at its current rate with an expanded windfall tax on energy firms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/x9MaWX7

Paul O'Grady: How Lily Savage defied police who raided a pub with rubber gloves

O'Grady was preparing to go on stage in 1987 when a police officer burst into his dressing room. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n0ErDwV

The Papers: 'Ta-ra Paul' and 'gender ideology in schools'

Thursday's front pages include tributes to TV star and comedian Paul O'Grady. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G01Pkgn

Migration dilemma leaves Rishi Sunak confronting an expensive mess

Critics of the government say a legacy of asylum mismanagement means problems are stacking up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A1YNd8W

Watch: King Charles speaking German in Berlin

The King joked with his hosts as he impressed with his language skills at a lavish banquet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BqP8M2J

Melissa Joan Hart: I helped kids flee shooting

The actress says she was near the Nashville school where a shooter opened fire, killing six. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/48Xmfgl

Government lacks urgency on climate change, warn advisors

The government's advisors urge a "step change" in climate adaptation policy to avoid an increased risk to life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LMSZnbi

The Papers: 'Cruise ships' to house migrants and new NHS cash

Wednesday's headlines include new plans to house migrants on cruise ships and fresh cash for the NHS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ejbZ76q

Nashville school shooter hid guns in parents' house

Police say the parents felt the suspect should not own weapons, but did not realise guns were in the house. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/84erHdu

New cars sold in EU must be zero-emission from 2035

The deal was delayed for weeks after Germany called for an exemption for cars running on e-fuels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UDbFgwh

Labour could require solar panels for new builds, hints Ed Miliband

Shadow climate secretary Ed Miliband said a "rooftop revolution" could help meet climate targets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fcNtZTK

North Korea: What to make of Kim Jong Un's barrage of weapon tests

Taken all together, Kim Jong Un's tests in the past fortnight have concerned analysts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZDwpq4U

The Papers: Fight for union and 'crackdown on party houses'

Tuesday's newspapers include the new SNP leader and the government's anti-social behaviour crackdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h5tlr8S

Man uses bare hands to rescue trapped DRC miners

Authorities say nine men survived a collapsed gold mine in South Kivu. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HIsXQhL

Shooting survivor: 'Aren't you tired of covering this?'

After surviving a mass shooting in Illinois, a woman visiting Nashville confronts media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cVmdzfo

NFT: Plans for Royal Mint produced token dropped by government

Plans for a government-backed digital token, ordered to be created by Rishi Sunak, have been axed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jbsor5C

Israel protests: PM Netanyahu delays legal reforms after day of strikes

His proposed changes provoked an outpouring of anger from nearly all parts of Israeli society. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hqJxcys

Millions to get cost-of-living payments from April

From 25 April, millions of households on low incomes will get cost-of-living payments up to £900. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/df5zBkM

The Papers: 'Crunch vote on small boats' and laughing gas ban

Monday's papers lead on the return of the Illegal Migration Bill and the government's nitrous oxide ban. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NIuXMnP

BBC visits destroyed homes of Mississippi tornado victims

We heard harrowing stories from residents as they stood amongst the ruins of their home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MI4C25c

Ukraine war: Drone downed over Russia, Moscow says

Kyiv has dismissed previous claims that it has attacked Russian civilian targets with explosive drones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xkmbQhJ

More storms feared after Mississippi tornado

Friday night's tornado in the southern US killed 26 people and has displaced hundreds more. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ar69GHo

Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row

Yoav Gallant is sacked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opposing the controversial shake-up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wSk0gLU

England 2-0 Ukraine: Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka score in comfortable win

England maintain their winning start to their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a comfortable victory over Ukraine at Wembley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kJ6mlfM

The Papers: PM's crime 'blitz' and children 'strip-searched'

Sunday's papers lead on Rishi Sunak's plans to curtail youth offenders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sZIWf4T

Rishi Sunak promises anti-social behaviour crackdown

New plans will aim to have people repair damage they cause within 48 hours of being given an order. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u9CjV6q

'God, guns and Trump': Thousands turn out for Texas rally

As Donald Trump stares down a potential arrest, it is business as usual at his campaign rally. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s8VcF9I

Plans to house migrants on ferries to be announced

The government has previously signalled it wants to end the practice of housing people in hotels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/73f140s

Halt Israel legal reform, urges defence minister

Yoav Gallant's call comes as Israelis opposed to the changes hold further nationwide mass rallies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VJtOGDj

Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus

The Russian leader says the move would not violate nuclear non-proliferation agreements. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n5AIECR

Gwyneth Paltrow trial: Actress denies hit-and-run in ski crash

The actress testifies she felt "hurt and violated" when she says a man crashed into her on the slope. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rMthiQO

John Lewis: Mary Portas warns retailer it has 'let go' of its soul

In an open letter the retail consultant says the store is "part of our collective cultural identity". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QdLEATU

Derbyshire PC to keep job after using database to find woman on Instagram

The panel rules sacking the PC was "not a proportional or appropriate outcome" for his actions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tT3g5SV

Person dies in listeria outbreak linked to cheese

Three people are affected by the outbreak linked to a Wiltshire firm's Baronet cheese. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C0QaP6l

Record revenue for staff agencies supplying NHS

Companies thrive as the health service struggles with staffing gaps and increased patient demand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9XaubEG

France protests: Macron takes off 'luxury' watch during TV interview

The president's team say the watch was banging on the table - but critics say it was a bad look. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8jUm6Tc

Cladding: More firms sign post-Grenfell fire safety contract

The agreement commits firms to spending £2bn on repairs to buildings with unsafe cladding or other issues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oZLnbha

Firms hit back at Bank governor in prices row

Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin says bank managers are "breathing down the neck" of business owners. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rZ6cepA

School inspections will continue, Ofsted boss says

Unions urged a pause after a head killed herself while awaiting a report that downgraded her school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/efJVm4j

Quiz of the week: Why was Lindsay Lohan in trouble?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rkAIJ3x

Iraq war 20 years on: 'I lost my leg, but I'd do it again'

Two decades on from the invasion, UK Armed Forces veterans reflect on how the Iraq war changed them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nwOyhpx

Top Gear filming halted after Freddie Flintoff accident

The BBC said it would be "inappropriate" to resume making the popular TV show's new series for now. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jG2pkvI

Bordeaux town hall set on fire in France pension protests

Fire engulfs the building's front as violence flares in several cities during pension reform protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vV0rca6

Olivia Pratt-Korbel: Suspect denies being in 'murder frame of mind'

Thomas Cashman, 34, who is accused of shooting Olivia Pratt-Korbel, denies being the gunman. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xtR8ikB

Prince William praises Ukrainian refugees' resilience on Poland trip

The Prince of Wales met Ukrainians who have fled the war on the second day of his visit to Poland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MXcwTtK

Skier 'deteriorated' after Gwyneth Paltrow crash, court hears

Doctors testified that Terry Sanderson lost his "high energy" after the 2016 collision on the Utah slopes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Dx8hOiQ

Watch moment Australian police swoop on secret drugs flight

The plane carried 52kg of meth from PNG to Australia with flight monitoring switched off in an effort to avoid detection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wq1Xm7a

What is the Bank of England and why does it change interest rates?

The Bank of England has been putting up interest rates in an attempt to curb rising inflation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m7nwGJl

TikTok's US future at stake as boss faces Congress showdown

The video-sharing app's chief executive will testify to US lawmakers in a much-anticipated grilling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/29FQzsj

Lindsay Lohan and Jake Paul charged in illegal crypto scheme

US regulators say eight celebrities failed to disclose they were being paid to promote cryptocurrencies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EiZNYLr

Coppola Jr becomes film family's latest star, with viral TikTok clip

The next generation in the famous film-making dynasty inadvertently becomes a social media star. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OoUtBIc

Two held after mob rushes Sydney LGBT protesters

Two men have been arrested after a mob clashed with LGBT activists outside a Sydney church, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PFREDKM

Chris Mason: 'Box set Boris Johnson' is pure political theatre

The PM before last was never likely to gently fade out and disappear, writes the BBC's political editor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k3UMhqQ

The struggle to find a home in a picture-postcard village

Some people have spent years trying to find an affordable property in part of the Scottish Highlands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/04isTyA

Partygate: MPs to share evidence ahead of Boris Johnson TV grilling

The ex-prime minister is fighting accusations he misled Parliament over lockdown parties in No 10. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w5r0anX

The Papers: 'D-day' for Johnson as he gets 'ready for battle'

Wednesday's papers lead on Boris Johnson giving evidence later in a televised hearing on partygate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HCp6N1x

Boris Johnson Partygate inquiry: The key clashes to expect

The former PM faces a several hour-long grilling by MPs over claims he misled Parliament. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1qBTAgj

The Papers: Rotten Met and 'trial of Boris Johnson' begins

Tuesday's papers lead with the Met Police being deemed "institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zifLS5O

Ukraine says Russian missiles destroyed in Crimea

If confirmed as a Ukrainian attack, it would be a rare foray into the occupied region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DIE9jGL

The 'dear' friendship of Xi and Putin... in 62 seconds

As Putin welcomes Xi to Moscow, the BBC examines the relationship between the two world leaders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pJwENv6

Jeffrey Epstein banks to face sex trafficking case

A US court says the banks must face claims they enabled the deceased financier's sex trafficking. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cRp9ugz

EU gives Ukraine €2bn of ammunition after shell plea

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba hailed the "game-changing decision" from the EU. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QXWzju8

The Papers: Boris dossier and judges 'to back down' on Rwanda

The papers lead with European courts looking at the Rwanda plan and Boris Johnson's Partygate defence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S4f5OYc

Miss Wales says she is grateful after life-changing M4 crash

Darcey Corria was left with with a broken neck and pelvis in a collision on the M4 in January. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7jDtZYR

Xi Putin meeting: What to expect from China-Russia talks

Our correspondents Steve Rosenberg and Stephen McDonell tell us what to expect from the talks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zPsqmON

Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

Cloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in government contract scandals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X9bgKok

Credit Suisse: Bank collapse damages Switzerland's repudiation for stability

Beset by scandals and crisis, many people are questioning how a totemic bank ended up beyond repair. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ru9iJdy

Norfolk council sorry for wrongly telling man he is dead

Stuart Dobson says he was both surprised and distressed when his local council told him he had died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jfIQaw3

Weight-loss: Are injections the answer to tackling obesity?

The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cRBe2pK

French pension reforms: Is Macron's government doomed by crisis?

No-confidence motions face the Macron government as it tries to force its unpopular changes into law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hHiMs1o

Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12

A strong earthquake off Ecuador's southern coast left people trapped in collapsed houses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U1buQtd

RAF Scampton: Historians pen letter against WW2 airfield migrant plan

A group of historians pen a letter saying RAF Scampton shoud not be used to house asylum seekers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uG5hObe

Imran Khan's chaotic court summons in 60 seconds

The BBC travelled in the former prime minister's convoy as he faces charges of corruption at a court in Islamabad. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bKNQYdJ

The Papers: Passport strike and arrest warrant for Putin

A walkout by staff at the Passport Office and Putin being accused of war crimes lead Saturday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CNHl05v

Queen's gallantry awards recognise London Bridge attack heroes

Five of the civilian commendations go to men who confronted the London Bridge attacker in 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9Ur2Qqa

Hunter Biden sues repairman over release of personal data from laptop

The US president's embattled son is under renewed scrutiny from Republicans in Congress. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EJ4IMid

Will Vladimir Putin ever face a war crimes trial?

Despite the charges against him at the Hague, the chances of a prosecution for Ukraine war crimes are slim. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YcxhmU

'She empowered women in the bedroom and the boardroom'

Jacqueline Gold, whose death was announced on Friday, changed the lives of women at home and at work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LYjGFDX

Hemsby: How many other communities are at risk of erosion?

What can be done to protect coastal communities at risk of being swallowed up by the sea? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3JDFbZn

Plymouth trees: Call for independent inquiry into felling

The felling of 110 city centre trees is a "shameful and shocking act", Plymouth Green Party says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8xGQr0i

Metropolitan Police expected to be heavily criticised for being racist, sexist and homophobic in report

The BBC understands the report will criticise the Met's tolerance of wrongdoing within its ranks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m0B2LnA

France pension protests: Clashes after Macron orders rise in pension age without vote

France's president has sidelined MPs and forced through plans to raise the pension age from 62 to 64. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TqPQkU2

Chris Kaba family concerned about watchdog resignations

Chris Kaba, 24, was shot dead by a Met Police officer and the police watchdog is investigating. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MGg2KSY

More than half of England's schools disrupted by strikes

Teachers walked out for two days this week in their long-running dispute over a fully-funded pay rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DeswKHk

Amir Khan: CCTV of gunpoint robbery shown to court

The former world boxing champion was forced to hand over his bespoke £72,000 watch in the footage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tv48mRX

Watch: How the Budget day unfolded

The Chancellor delivered his first budget and presented the government's plans for spending and taxation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JBtbmh

Budget 2023: Jeremy Hunt insists plans will get people back to work

Jeremy Hunt tells the BBC his plans will kick start growth, but Labour says the UK economy is stagnating under the Tories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fCkDYOz

'I may still have to move back in with my parents'

Young people tell the BBC what they think of the help announced in the Spring Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pVSqxi4

Cigarette prices rise but draught beer duty is frozen

Duty for draught pints is frozen but the average price of a pack of 20 cigarettes rises to £14.39. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qKiM5dw

OpenAI announces ChatGPT successor GPT-4

The fourth version of the AI chatbot can process both images and text. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oEkxBz4

John Caldwell : Tenth arrest over Omagh police shooting

A 45-year-old man is arrested in Belfast in connection to the attempted murder of Det Ch Inspc John Caldwell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kXPdVCO

Budget: Jeremy Hunt to announce expansion of free childcare support

The plans for parents in England, aimed at helping them return to work, are set to be announced in the Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SNgsfRW

Chelmsford murderer returns to scene and talks to police

Marek Hecko is filmed on a body cam saying he knows what happened and "this city is mine". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FlZQsaS

Juan Mata to form team for Manchester exhibition about 'the artists on the pitch'

Juan Mata leads a squad of players to work with artists at the Manchester International Festival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KtuhFzO

SNP leadership race: The party members deciding the next first minister

As voting opens in the SNP leadership race, we spoke to party members at hustings in Glasgow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xi0gdyn

Love Island final: Has the social media ban been good for contestants?

Zara Lackenby-Brown and Tanyel Revan talk about the impact on trolling - and their follower count. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U901Kqe

Still time to save Our Wild Isles, say UK conservation charities

Three of the biggest conservation charities team up to try and halt the destruction of nature in UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZK6pdya

The Papers: Lineker 'to return' to TV and bank collapse

The front pages continue to reflect the impartiality row at the BBC, and the government's response to Silicon Valley Bank collapse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bmkjs7Y

Oscars 2023: Jimmy Kimmel kicks off awards ceremony in Los Angeles

Brendan Fraser is among nominees at the 95th Academy Awards, which are being hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GbISas1

Fashion on parade as stars arrive for the Oscars

The famous carpet may have changed for this year's Oscars, but the glamour is the same as ever. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZIM0wQO

Rishi Sunak announces £5bn extra defence spending during US trip

The spending boost is included in a new UK foreign and security strategy to be published on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hnl2caw

Silicon Valley Bank: Money in failed US bank is safe - US government

Depositors with Silicon Valley Bank can access all their money from Monday, US officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TQklX8d

Good Friday Agreement: PM to invite Joe Biden to NI for 25th anniversary

President affirmed US government's support for Belfast Agreement at a St Patrick's Day event in 2022. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AkVL5KQ

Silicon Valley Bank: Offer made for UK arm of failed US lender

It comes as the government and Bank of England scramble to protect customers after Silicon Valley Bank collapsed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5UI7r0q

The Papers: Lineker 'chaos' pressures BBC chiefs and asylum plan

Sunday's front pages focus on the impartiality row between presenter Gary Lineker and the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xKgQhel

Israel: Protesters take to streets in one of the biggest protests in its history

Protests against plans for a radical overhaul of the judicial system have been running for 10 weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0ZBNRsi

Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom

Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hlO8yCt

Gary Lineker: BBC boss Tim Davie 'sorry' after sport disruption in Lineker row

Football coverage was severely impacted by a staff walk-out in support of the Match of the Day host. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GxeECPn

Six Nations 2023: England 10-53 France - Hosts slump to record home defeat against holders

France produce a ruthless display to claim their first win over England at Twickenham since 2005 and keep their Six Nations title defence alive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XvPtxVu

Homeless children: Living with trauma, tears and tiredness

Homeless children speak about life in cramped temporary accommodation, and the fear of constant moving. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FBlzLpW

The Papers: BBC faces 'revolt' over Lineker as stars walk out

Gary Lineker dominates Saturday's front pages after the BBC suspended the Match of the Day star in a row over impartiality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TDH7OlA

Gary Lineker: A stand-off with no clear exit strategy

One of the BBC's best loved presenters has been taken off air due to an impartiality row. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rzRYxuL

Mexico kidnapping: A twisted moral code explains cartel's apology

Mexico's criminal gangs adopt a warped code of ethics - and the kidnap of Americans broke the rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QkupR6H

Campaigners slam government river bathing decision

Just one river included in government's proposal for new designated swimming sites from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lIwYUSZ

The Papers: 'Huge Shambles 2' and nuclear plant luck 'will run out'

Delays to the HS2 rail project and a power cut at Ukraine's largest nuclear plant lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4ozU1yP

Boots loyalty points value reduced

Customers will receive 3 pence worth of loyalty points for every £1 spent, down from 4 pence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g3A4DUj

Rishi Sunak to push Emmanuel Macron on efforts to stop small boat crossings

However, the two men are not expected to reach a deal on returning migrants to France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FX49RWC

Several killed in shooting in Germany city of Hamburg

Local media say at least six people were shot dead and others injured. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/quQUrKj

UN buys huge ship to avert catastrophic oil spill off Yemen

The vessel will head to Yemen and remove 1.1m barrels of oil from a stricken tanker in the Red Sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UHox4PF

Tucker Carlson, Donald Trump and the in-fighting at Fox News

A defamation lawsuit has pulled back the curtain on the inner workings of Fox News. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cY3LpkP

The Papers: Foreign workers drive and Lilibet becomes princess

Plans to attract workers from abroad and the christening of the Sussexes' daughter lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rs4HAXo

Nicola Bulley: Man, 34, arrested over police scene footage

Man is held on suspicion of malicious communications offences and perverting the course of justice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OmALxgk

Elle Edwards: Three arrests in connection with fatal shooting at pub

Elle Edwards, 26, was shot in the head while celebrating with friends at a pub on Christmas Eve. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OxwSB4R

Army urged to stop giving out ceremonial daggers as gifts after murders

A coroner writes to the defence secretary after a veteran used his retirement gift to kill a couple. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YZ0rd7Q

Rishi Sunak: Why PM will not find it easy to stop boat crossings

Will new legislation aimed at cutting numbers crossing the Channel have an impact? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Woy3zK5

Moscow police officers who abused women sanctioned

Identified as abusing protesters by a BBC investigation, the two officers are sanctioned by the EU. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lW3BQqy

The haters and conspiracy theorists back on Twitter

A BBC Monitoring investigation has found hundreds of reinstated accounts on Twitter promoting abuse and misinformation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mVZW4dq

The Papers: Sunak 'lays down law' and Lineker's 'Nazi jibe'

The government's asylum plans and Gary Lineker's comparison of them to 30s Germany lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ePCFHNj

Chelsea 2-0 Borussia Dortmund (agg 2-1): Blues fight back to reach last eight

Graham Potter enjoys his finest night as Chelsea manager as they overcome a first-leg deficit against Borussia Dortmund to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZlLhfT3

RMT members suspend strike action at Network Rail

The RMT union has suspended all industrial action at Network Rail after receiving a new pay offer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xFfMIk

Pupils missing school on Fridays as parents are at home, MPs told

"Huge" school absences when "mum and dad are at home", England's children's commissioner says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SNQ3YJT

France braces for pension reform strikes

Most train and metro services are cancelled and many schools will close on the sixth day of strikes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9m42wlD

Egypt archaeology: Dig unearths smiling mini-sphinx which may represent Claudius

The artefact found in the Hathor Temple is thought to represent the Roman Emperor Claudius. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0onGlOZ

The Papers: Law to stop small boats and Johnson 'to make dad a Sir'

Plans to end migrant Channel crossings and claims the ex-PM wants his father to be knighted lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q3IZYd5

Scottish Prison Service faces first UK prosecution for corporate homicide

Police are asked to examine whether Scotland's prison service has corporate responsibility over the death of Allan Marshall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UvJbF2A

Harry praises Diana's 'legacy' in fighting HIV

The Duke of Sussex recalls the work of Princess Diana in removing the stigma around HIV. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P4Hlsck

Bangladesh fire: Thousands shelterless after blaze at Rohingya camp

The crowded refugee camp in Bangladesh was home to thousands who had fled violence in neighbouring Myanmar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tYUMHwD

Crash Landing On You: What binds the magnificent worlds of K-dramas and Bollywood

It's tempting to draw comparisons between the two styles - but how similar are they? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/73T5plY

Dominic Raab's ex-colleagues speak out as bullying probe reaches final stages

Dozens of people, including the deputy prime minister himself, have now given evidence to the inquiry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TcrKUp7

Gladiator fights were staged in Roman Britain, evidence suggests

Research into a vase in Colchester reportedly provides the "only evidence" of such fights staged in Britain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9CzAshU

Mum's warning after uterine cancer mistaken for periods

Kelly Pendry's symptoms were initially dismissed as normal post-pregnancy periods. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ndp6AFH

Chris Rock talks about Will Smith's Oscars slap in a live Netflix show

The comedian opens up about the infamous moment with Will Smith at last year's Academy Awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lENkZCc

Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks

Countries have reached a landmark agreement to put 30% of the world's oceans into protection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LxgkSBP

Everything Everywhere sweeps Independent Spirit Awards

The absurdist sci-fi took home nearly every major award at an event honouring the best in independent film and television. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UkSqGdf

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden: 'I was seen as a risk'

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden on navigating the industry while managing Crohn's disease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LmEMyUs

Paris St-Germain 4-2 Nantes: Kylian Mbappe scores club-record goal as Ligue 1 leaders win

Kylian Mbappe scores a club-record 201st goal for Paris St-Germain in an entertaining win over Nantes in Ligue 1. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/21d0n87

Harry: I feared losing memories of mum during therapy

The Duke of Sussex says he showers his children with affection to avoid passing on "traumas" from his past. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mH4kgK7

Xi Jinping is unveiling a new deputy - why it matters

The incumbent premier Li Keqiang will give way to a Xi loyalist at an annual meeting of lawmakers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GhUKXcE

King's coronation oil will be animal-cruelty free

A new version of sacred oil to be used at the King's coronation has been consecrated in Jerusalem. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NxLdlTA

Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty

People have been sentenced to death for less than this double murder, the judge told the convicted killer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lQoTc1v

Joe Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed, White House says

The US president's doctor says all cancerous tissue was successfully removed in February. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VK7JIGZ

Scottish teachers call off strikes after pay offer

Unions suspend further strike action while members are consulted on an improved pay deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UculbaL

The Papers: MI5 Manchester failings and Hancock 'betrayed'

The 'missed' chance to avert the 2017 arena bombing and Matt Hancock's leaked texts lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cNz7OCi

Robotaxi tech improves but can they make money?

Despite setbacks, robotaxi services from Cruise and Waymo are making progress, but will they make money? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bR95Bwk

Ros Atkins on... The creeping TikTok bans

The app has been banned from employee phones by various governments amid security concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zHrYWgD

Florida resident dies from brain-eating amoeba

Officials suspect the victim was infected after rinsing their nasal sinuses with public tap water. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zNA73jn

Caledonian Sleeper rail service to be nationalised

Scotland's transport minister says an arm's length company will take over the franchise on 25 June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NEbr3oH

Marten and Gordon charged with gross negligence manslaughter

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon have been charged after a baby's remains were found in woodland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nozt5ha

Iran nuclear: IAEA inspectors find uranium particles enriched to 83.7%

A watchdog is discussing with Iran the purity of the particles, which is very close to weapons grade. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aWKMF3I

Greece train crash: What we know so far

At least 36 people have died after two trains collided in northern Greece - here's what we know about the incident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tjyBxCf

Grimsby teenager sentenced over 100mph police chase ending in crash

Oliver Clark, 19, from Grimsby, admits dangerous driving and is given a suspended jail sentence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i087jXt

Twitter goes down with users unable to view tweets

The outage comes two days after the social media company reportedly laid off 200 employees. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OMbDQaY

Mel B: I wouldn't call police over domestic abuse

The campaigner and pop star says she does not know if she could trust police to take her seriously. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tXyJ2oT

St David: Ten things to know about the patron saint of Wales

The patron saint of Wales was a teetotal vegetarian who was born in a storm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nIbwZ8o