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Ukraine war: Russia and Iran invited back to Nobel Prize banquet

The Nobel Foundation says it advocates dialogue but a critic suggests it is being "incredibly naive". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K3h4AoE

The Papers: School closure 'chaos' and 'misery for the NHS'

Friday's papers focus on the English school buildings that must close over fears of collapse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6MxyFas

Covid fraudster used pandemic rescue funds to buy alpaca farm

The pizzeria owner used a $660,000 Covid-era loan to buy a farm, cars, and radio airtime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xplQC5B

Huddersfield student accommodation to house asylum seekers

More than 160 students need to find alternative housing in Huddersfield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m86gxBL

What we know so far about school buildings closures

Schools in England have been told to shut buildings made with a type of concrete, unless safety measures are in place. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P617JqN

RSPB apologises for calling ministers 'liars' over environment pledges

The charity says its frustration at environment plans "led us to attack the people not the policy". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7zjsfcG

Blue supermoon: World gazes at rare lunar phenomenon

The unusual lunar phenomenon can be observed around the world on Wednesday and Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YnAr36q

Mitch McConnell freezes for second time during press event

The 81-year-old Senate minority leader had another verbal lapse in July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6wXQbcu

Police release CCTV of Aston Villa coach bricking in Burnley

The footage shows the moment a brick was hurled at the Premier League team's bus as it left Burnley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UGkwmhz

Police seek help identifying child's body found in German river

Interpol says "someone, somewhere knows something" about the boy, whose body was found in Germany. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aAuXZES

Watch: BBC gets as close as possible to Prigozhin grave

Russia editor Steve Rosenberg is at the cemetery in St Petersburg where it is believed Prigozhin is buried. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ECwFV4R

'I wrote a play about my mental health struggles'

Siyani Sheth, 17, says mental health can be a taboo topic for the South Asian community. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZVyAKPB

Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse bet

The desert kingdom's vast Pro League investment aims to turn it into a world leader of the sport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EW01R2c

University accommodation: 'I got into uni, but couldn't find anywhere to live'

A charity warns the number of new purpose-built rooms is tumbling, despite student numbers growing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OjLwrFJ

The Papers: Air traffic 'chaos' in UK could last for days

Tuesday's front pages are dominated by the delays and cancellations caused by a system failure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T20RQNq

Watch: The day air traffic control went down... in 71 seconds

Thousands of passengers were stranded after a UK air space technical issue led to flight delays and cancellations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bAWEj7P

Bears encroach on evacuated Canadian town of Yellowknife

After wildfires forced residents to leave, bears have been seen in the empty streets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WZYtHbQ

The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar

Resistance to the military has come in many forms, including the development of an app-based game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E4OafW7

Why empty lorries are a problem and how to fix it

With one third of lorries in the UK driving empty, some hauliers are turning to technology for help. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gDHW76z

Liverpool flood deaths: Two dead after driving car into floodwater

Passersby fought to help them when they saw they were in trouble, but they were later pronounced dead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zSYEyG3

The Hundred 2023: Oval Invincibles beat Manchester Originals in men's final

Oval Invincibles stage a remarkable fightback to beat Manchester Originals and win the men's Hundred at Lord's. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9wPTVpt

World Athletics Championships 2023: Keely Hodgkinson wins 800m silver as Mary Moraa triumphs

Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for silver as Kenya's Mary Moraa triumphs in a thrilling 800m final at the World Championships. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8YXrVME

Newspaper headlines: Met staff data breach and Dorries quits as MP

A suspected cyber attack on the Metropolitan Police and the resignation of Nadine Dorries lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LiPHcrg

Ukraine war: Fighter ace and two other pilots killed in mid-air crash

Andrii Pilshchykov won fame taking part in dogfights over Kyiv during the early phase of Russia's invasion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RufliPb

World Athletics Championships 2023: Great Britain win 4x100m relay bronze as USA take gold

Watch highlights as Great Britain's women win 4x100m relay bronze behind winners the United States at the World Athletics Championships. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ies0zBx

The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 75 seconds

The controversy concerning the head of Spanish football and a kiss at the Women's World Cup final explained. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aoJSuOg

Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso unleashes social tsunami in Spain

The Spanish FA's president kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips has sparked a national conversation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hsKHU4d

Crystal Bar vape giant deletes TikTok after giveaway with no age verification

UK's second-biggest vape company, Chinese-owned SKE, has since deleted some social media accounts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KYfpdkb

Luis Rubiales: Who is the controversial Spanish FA chief?

Who is Luis Rubiales, the Spanish FA chief who is under pressure after kissing Jenni Hermoso after the World Cup? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u8wakSj

Kleenex is pulling out of Canada due to 'unique complexities'

Kimberly-Clark is pulling its consumer facial tissues from Canada, citing “unique complexities". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JCHL1FW

Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

Ukraine's "tactically significant" progress in the village is overshadowed by news of the Prigozhin plane crash. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WwS1Tlv

Wisbech farm claims UK record-breaking year for watermelons

The Wisbech farm doubles production of watermelons, despite the "challenging" British weather. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eXE60rS

Ashley Dale: Man charged with murder after woman shot in garden

Ian Fitzgibbon, 28, has been charged with the murder of Ashley Dale in Liverpool last August. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pwrXMgs

Comic overwhelmed as millions watch slo-mo footballer routine

Karl Porter's impression of a footballer's celebration has been shared widely on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7JxykIt

How dangerous are English Channel dinghies?

BBC News looks at the seaworthiness of the inflatables being used by many of the migrants who cross the English Channel - and why experts warn they're death traps. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UGofvsY

GCSE English and maths resits to rise by thousands

Tens of thousands more 16-year-olds will need to retake their papers in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HgQBFm0

World Championships 2023: Katie Moon and Nina Kennedy share pole vault gold medal in Budapest

Katie Moon and Nina Kennedy decide to share their pole vault gold medal in a touching moment at the World Championships in Budapest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/szqpr9X

Prigozhin's years of living dangerously

For decades Russia's Vladimir Putin relied on Yevgeny Prigozhin's services, until he staged a mutiny. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ihqxBCp

World Championships 2023: Britain's Josh Kerr stuns Jakob Ingebrigtsen to take gold

Britain's Josh Kerr stuns Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen to win 1500m gold at the World Championships in Budapest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KWLRrI9

‘Chinese spy’ targeted thousands over LinkedIn

The alleged spy used several names in attempt to entrap officials and extract state secrets from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4JulTNb

The Papers: 'Womb transplant' and Letby victims 'fobbed off'

Wednesday's papers cover the UK's first womb transplant and the aftermath of the Lucy Letby trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vf9Oi6W

Pakistan cable car: how the rescue unfolded

Military helicopters and commandos worked to free eight people - including six children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dAQx1vC

Mason Greenwood: Rachel Riley accuses Man Utd of 'gaslighting'

Rachel Riley accuses Manchester United of "gaslighting" and "green lighting" abuse for their handling of the decision to part company with Mason Greenwood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/npAYaes

Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall in Texas

A second tropical storm hits the US as Harold slams Texas while California cleans up after Hilary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IFBWbiu

Magaluf: Men suspected of gang-raping British teen were not all friends

The woman was allegedly forced to have sex and was filmed by the suspected aggressors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8XAIVEC

Conservation: Lifeline for endangered insect feared extinct

The tiny insect, the scarce yellow sally, is bred in a zoo, raising hopes for saving the species. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GlvCUgn

Storm Hilary: Flooding cuts off Palm Springs in California

Major roads in and out of the California desert town are closed after more than three inches of rain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Gc6obJu

Blackburn mum murdered by stranger as she sat on doorstep

Anthony Stinson walked up to Charlotte Wilcock's home and stabbed her 50 times with a knife. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BLrqo9V

Let childminders work in own homes, landlords urged

But the sector says asking landlords to review restrictive contracts will only make a small difference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GDrCwIa

Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates

The US ex-president says he is far ahead of his rivals in the 2024 White House race and the public knows him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xbf2Jv7

The Papers: 'Heartbreak' for England who 'did us all proud'

The Lionesses narrow 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final in Australia leads Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sfSKlr4

In Pictures: Kate Winslet surprises crowds at Camp Bestival

Festival-goers in the CBeebies Bedtime Story tent are treated to a reading by Kate Winslet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0ByOFhG

Spain's winning scorer Carmona told after final her father had died

Olga Carmona, who scored Spain's winner in the Women's World Cup final, is told after the game against England that her father has died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pExulLg

Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening

Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i8GAmE1

British Museum: How easy is it to steal from a museum?

Stolen items from the British Museum spark debate over the safety of the world's greatest treasures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y4Q5Av9

Sudan conflict: Black market AK-47s flood Sudan's capital

Khartoum has become lawless after four months of war, forcing some residents to arm themselves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30qGsCa

Cats: The mum and daughter living with more than 70 pets

Karen and Lauren discuss how their "therapeutic" way of life has become a "living hell". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hERXV5J

Prostate cancer: Incontinence bins call in male toilets

One prostate cancer patient says he was forced to carry used "nappies" around in a backpack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bB62X3d

Albania: Italy pays bill for tourists' dine and dash

In a unique act of diplomacy, Italy's prime minister tells her government to settle the unpaid bill. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fkNtos5

Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u8XfPU5

Russia sanctions UK politicians and journalists

Those on the list include Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer and BBC News chief executive Deborah Turness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EVNmyQU

Man in hospital after fall from cruise ship at Port of Cromarty Firth

The Viking Cruises crew member was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after the incident from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D3QAdSB

Sir Michael Parkinson: Sir David Attenborough and David Beckham lead tributes

Stars who were interviewed by Sir Michael Parkinson over the years pay tribute to the "TV legend". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r2sjVvT

Pascale Ferrier jailed for 22 years for mailing Donald Trump ricin

Pascale Ferrier, a dual citizen of Canada and France, said she regretted that her plan to "stop Trump" failed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1BtLT7c

Dog walker surprised by bear at her front door

A doorbell camera recorded a woman and her dog coming face-to-face with a bear outside her home from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DKVOLz0

Canada wildfire: Car 'began melting' as family evacuated north

A blaze is threatening to reach Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, by the weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pNw3ACm

The Papers: 'Lionesses make history' and 'heist at the museum'

The England women's football team's World Cup run is among the big stories on Thursday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nNVBsev

MP pledges to push for Crooked House law

Marco Longhi wants to see better protection for heritage buildings after crooked pub's demolition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qrUoKil

Tenerife wildfires lead to evacuation of villages

Helicopters spraying water battle to contain fires that began at a nature reserve on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YQdtswr

Pakistan: Mob burns churches over blasphemy claims

Thousands took to the streets over accusations that two Christian men had desecrated the Quran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QHdiueB

Former Royal Marine shot by pirate in Amazon

John Bathgate was hit twice when he was attacked near the Colombian border during a charity expedition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7PiYJxD

Firm regrets taking Facebook moderation work

The chief executive of Sama says it will no longer take work involving moderating harmful content. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0KBACrJ

Harrison Ford has a new Peruvian snake species named after him

Unlike his Indiana Jones character, Ford says he likes snakes and called the discovery "humbling". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5kqxTmn

Who are the 18 others charged alongside Donald Trump in Georgia?

From Kanye West's former publicist to an ex-chief of staff - here's who else was charged in Georgia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nF2KSRh

Crooked House owners' links to previous major fire

A huge fire broke out at a Buckinghamshire landfill site five years before the Black Country blaze. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0z5fJjg

Texas woman awarded $1.2bn in revenge porn case

The woman sued her ex-boyfriend for posting intimate photos of her online to "publicly shame" her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JoFk41f

Rudy Giuliani jailed mobsters with a charge he now faces

The "Rico" Act helped earn Rudy Giuliani a reputation as a "mob buster". Now he's facing a Rico charge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vmU4hdp

Why fashion brands are putting celebrities in charge

Celebrities are winning jobs at the top of luxury fashion firms - but what can they really contribute? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9p0oF4j

Afghan refugees being let down by UK, says think tank

More In Common says lessons need to be learned, on the two-year anniversary of the fall of Kabul. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YgUbXpS

Georgia prosecutors could charge Trump with racketeering, experts say

Mr Trump could face charges under the Rico Act over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6bYBvHK

EastEnders: Shane Richie's Alfie Moon set for prostate cancer story

Shane Richie's character is diagnosed with prostate cancer in a script devised to raise awareness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xnct9Ri

Video doorbells: Police embrace them but do they cut crime?

The smart doorbells have soared in popularity, but they may not help reduce the number of break-ins. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yfuMwDo

Linden Farm: The family who turned a care home for adults with complex needs on its head

The Lawrence family were disillusioned with adult care homes when they hit upon a new idea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fauLs8e

Maui fires: Frustration mounts over relief effort

Some residents on the Hawaiian island are questioning why there is not more official aid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7CSZyT0

The Papers: Baby in 'tent terror' and poor pupils 'hit hardest'

Monday's papers feature a baby escaping serious injury when a car crashed into a Pembrokeshire campsite. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PVJpkrv

Moises Caicedo transfer news: Chelsea agree £115m deal for Brighton midfielder

Chelsea agree a deal to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo for a British record fee of £115m. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/knQCWZp

Police search for teenage hillwalker missing in Highlands

The police, coastguard, and mountain rescue teams have been searching for missing Isaac Johnson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Yrsu21S

Hawaii wildfires: Volunteers bring aid by boat to devastated Maui

Volunteers formed a human chain to pass aid off the boat as quickly as possible. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B9gjDAb

Hip-hop at 50: The artists mixing it up and moving it forward

Emerging artists tell BBC Newsbeat how they're shaping the genre for the future. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/legMKB3

'Don't Ask Why': South Korea grapples with back-to-back 'Mudjima' stabbings

Two random mass stabbings have led to questions in a society known for its low level of violent crime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8KdyNBT

Maui fire: Search for victims intensifies after 80 deaths

Hundreds of people are still unaccounted days after wildfires broke out in Hawaii. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XABlGqi

The Papers: Boat deaths 'prompt anger' and 'Goalden Girls'

Sunday's papers lead on six migrants drowning in the Channel as well as England Women's World Cup success. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ICt63Zq

Line of Duty's Vicky McClure announces marriage live on air

Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen revealed their wedding on Jonny's daughter's BBC Wales radio show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IkceEa6

Harry Kane makes Bayern Munich debut in German Super Cup defeat by RB Leipzig

England captain Harry Kane makes his Bayern Munich debut as they lose to RB Leipzig in the German Super Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g8QYPB1

Hawaii wildfires: Drone footage shows extent devastation in Lahaina

Charred trees, burnt out cars and collapsed buildings lie among the ashes left by the wildfires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0D1yoei

Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum 'in good spirits' despite detention

Mohamed Bazoum's doctor visits him in a basement prison amid fears for his health after military coup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YjAWBTk

China floods: The families torn apart by 'huge, furious waves'

Survivors recall seeing their relatives disappear in muddy torrents spawned by incessant rains. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BRTEfgp

The Papers: 'Bug on barge' and students' bunk bed 'battle'

Saturday's papers include Legionella on an asylum seeker barge and students' battle for accommodation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sc1hdQZ

Lost homes and missing loved ones after Maui wildfires

Getting in contact with loved ones has been made difficult by poor mobile reception on the island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iNQWjfy

Below Deck: Has Bravo show exposed a problem in yachting?

Sexual misconduct on the reality TV show has hit the headlines - but what do yacht workers think? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/skVXS6P

Video shows people struggling in water to escape Hawaii flames

The chaotic moments of the fire sweeping across Lahaina are captured on mobile phone footage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eiJDapj

The Papers: 'PM failing on climate' and 'NHS on the brink'

The government's attitude to climate change and junior doctors' strikes are taking the front pages today. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HfbXe9v

How much do junior doctors really get paid in England?

The BBC asked two junior doctors in England to show us their payslips and reveal their salaries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Aqkabf3

Ecuador politician murder suspects are Colombian, police say

Six people have been arrested over the killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lJHz9gZ

Below Deck Down Under: Jason Chambers addresses sexual misconduct row

Jason Chambers thanked production crew for "breaking the fourth wall and stepping in" during filming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dKp0qLu

Big freeze drove early humans out of Europe

Severe cold a million years ago forced our ancestors from the continent, but they adapted and returned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NSxTqLs

Microphone thrown by Cardi B makes $100k for charity

The rap star hurled the mic after a fan threw a drink at her during a recent concert in Las Vegas from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nKTOUvZ

Robbie Robertson, leader of The Band, dies aged 80

The Band toured with Bob Dylan before becoming one of the most influential acts of the late 1960s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jmp8xiz

Essex Police search for man removing dummies from babies

Officers report four cases where a man has approached people with babies and removed their dummies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FKyYiXN

Lizzo: Lawyers reviewing at least six new allegations against singer

Lawyers representing three of Lizzo's former dancers say they are reviewing new complaints against her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dElMSOm

Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online

False claims have been circulating online since the military took over in Niger. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kWmPIt0

Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

A judge in LA sent the rapper to prison for injuring Megan Thee Stallion Stallion in a 2020 shooting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eZ21Fh4

Texas woman seriously injured after hawk drops snake on her

A passing hawk dropped a snake on Peggy Jones while she mowed grass, leading to a three-way struggle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Dhv3dpJ

Warning UK set for five years of lost economic growth

The economy has been hit by Brexit, Covid and the Ukraine war, a think tank says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Tt4ANSW

Antidepressants: I wasn't told about the side-effects

Seonaid Stallan's son took his own life two months after he was given a different antidepressant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JLkafBZ

Five people killed in Cape Town taxi strike violence

A police officer and a British national are among those killed since the strikes began, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kj3cIzp

Investigating the 'spiritual healers' sexually abusing women

A hidden world of exploitation by men working as "spiritual healers" has been uncovered by the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/taD5gGF

Landmark 'wonky' Crooked House demolished

The Crooked House pub, once known as "Britain's wonkiest pub", is demolished two days after a fire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YcFHkg2

Man charged over death of 12-year-old on M62

Callum Rycroft, 12, from Leeds was killed on the M62 in West Yorkshire on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d2IWKF7

Prison and probation staffing dangerously low

The Ministry of Justice publishes its views on the services accidentally on a government website. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8nlhU12

Families in Turkey's quake cities battle dust and rubble six months on

Six months on from the deadly earthquakes, thousands are still living in tents and makeshift camps. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EpcwNky

Zuckerberg 'not holding breath' over Musk cage fight

The two tech billionaires have also been going head to head over their rival platforms, X and Threads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oXCFkhw

Fines hiked for firms employing illegal migrants

Companies who repeatedly employ illegal migrants face fines up to £60,000 per breach under new rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iG1NcL8

Woman abused by paper which claims vaccine killed her son

Promoting a Covid conspiracy theory, the Irish Light's editor accuses the mum of "massive fraud". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L87yGDO

Women's World Cup 2023: Why exit of holders USA was a predictable 'catastrophe'

The USA hoped to become the first team to win three successive Women's World Cup titles but made history of a very different kind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4IqZ7f5

Slovenia floods 'worst-ever natural disaster'

The extreme flooding in Slovenia has caused millions of dollars worth of damage and killed at least three people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JSf9518

Typhoon Doksuri: Alarming pictures show floods in China, Philippines

The volume of rain over the past week has broken a 140-year-old record in China. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m3LGicZ

Prison living costs rule scrapped for wrongly convicted

People like Andy Malkinson, who cleared his name after 17 years in jail, will no longer pay "bed and board". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5SqfU2z

Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hg2315Z

Wales 20-9 England: Warren Gatland's side defeat disappointing England in warm-up

Wales enjoy victory in the opening World Cup warm-up game against England in Cardiff to leave Steve Borthwick mulling over Monday's tournament selection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qLDWXef

The Papers: Moose stabs Joe Pasquale and Gary Lineker applauded

A range of stories feature on Saturday's front pages - including Strictly Come Dancing's new line-up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/crGsBpn

Twitch streamer Kai Cenat's 'giveaway' sparks chaos in Manhattan

About 2,000 people mobbed Union Square in anticipation of a PlayStation 5 offer by influencer Kai Cenat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p3anlNy

Mark Margolis: Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul actor dies at 83

Mark Margolis once said he based his role of drug kingpin Hector Salamanca on his mother-in-law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CJnFmVa

Travis Scott in chart Utopia with first UK number one album

The US star enjoys a perfect week, while fellow rappers Dave and Central Cee set a new chart record. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AYLnWvi

Florida deputy jumps onto a speeding runaway boat

Dramatic bodycam footage captures a Florida deputy's daring leap onto an out-of-control vessel from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J4ONsEB

Dan Wootton MailOnline column paused amid investigation, publisher confirms

A DMG Media statement confirms the column's absence as it considers "serious" but "complex" allegations. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66401554?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Kidnapped woman in Oregon escaped makeshift cell, says FBI

The FBI fear there are other victims after they say a woman was held in a concrete block cell in Oregon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wseoG5r

'This is messed up': Las Vegas sphere displays massive eyeball

The venue displays different sphere-shaped images, but the blinking eye has stood out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5Azwdc1

What are semiconductors and how are they used?

Governments around the world are scrambling to boost semiconductor production. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5AsLXGx

Tom Kerridge: Hospitality strain like 'walking uphill, on glass, barefoot'

A wave of costs adds to the relentless pressure on the industry, says the celebrity chef. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yxc7kMZ

Child sexual abuse probe 'obstructed' by asylum hotel staff

Staff blocked police from entering the building, refused to give their names and withheld CCTV. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QJLzVqF

Niger: US announces partial evacuation of embassy

Hundreds of foreign nationals have already been evacuated from the country since a coup last week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zJVtP6f

The Papers: Donald Trump charged and Justin Trudeau's split

Thursday's front pages look ahead to Trump's third time in court facing criminal charges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wbdr1z5

Police review MP's Gypsy and traveller leaflet

The leaflet asks voters if they want a traveller site near their home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VwQk8xa

Presenter Chris Hughes told Barbie comment 'not appropriate' by BBC

Presenter Chris Hughes has been told by the BBC that a comment he made to Australian Maitlan Brown during The Hundred was "not appropriate". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lfvbshK

VIP abuse ‘liars’ to be investigated after seven-year delay

The announcement follows a long campaign by ex-MP Harvey Proctor, who was among those falsely accused. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QA6omuh

Warning over medical clinics using fake Google reviews

The BBC tracked down UK companies using fake reviews to boost their visibility in Google results. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fP3kpTO

Why the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election matters

The vote will be a key test for both the SNP and Labour ahead of the next general election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1WnAQI5

CEO Secrets: 'We hand-ice millions of biscuits'

Biscuiteers co-founder Harriet Hastings shares her business advice for our CEO Secrets series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32bkr5i

Newspaper headlines: England thrash China and asylum barge 'death trap'

More sporting success in Wednesday's papers as England roar into the World Cup knockout stages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GiQ3jA2

Sturgeon Moon: Supermoon pictures from around the world

The full Moon appeared bigger and brighter than usual as it lit up night skies on Tuesday night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rtPZGNO

Violinist who played during brain surgery reunites with doctor

Dagmar Turner played the violin while surgeons were removing a brain tumour in January 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/efc73zp