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Will Tesla's truck recover from its shattering start?

Tesla is due to host an event promoting the first deliveries of its new "cybertruck". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BOjPJqE

RuPaul's Drag Race UK: North East queens fighting for crown

The winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK will be crowned tonight, with all three finalists from the region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YV8QWAS

Booking.com hackers increase attacks on customers

Researchers say cyber-criminals are offering big sums for hotels' log-in details to target holidaymakers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TE1iAe6

Sticky Vicky: Legendary Benidorm dancer dies aged 80

The X-rated performer had a legendary status among Brits travelling to the Spanish resort on holiday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ns09ZRH

The Papers: 'Royal race row' and 'pressure' for PM on migrants

A new book on rifts within the Royal Family is continuing to make headlines on Wednesday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LQXjukS

Dutch version of Scobie royal book withdrawn over 'translation error'

A translation error has meant the Dutch edition of Endgame has been suspended. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mFvBK7N

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: How the 17-day India rescue unfolded

Forty-one construction workers were freed after over two weeks trapped in a tunnel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KzoMjCq

Imran Khan's former adviser suffers acid attack in UK

Mirza Shahzad Akbar said the chemical missed his eyes but caused injuries on his body. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u0cMI6N

Ninety-eight Christmas trees and a gingerbread White House

Jill Biden unveils this year's White House holiday decorations, designed to evoke wonder and joy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kw1RZa8

Britain's Got Talent: David Walliams reaches 'amicable resolution' in privacy case

The comic was suing the production company after private comments he made were leaked to the media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6a1rWd8

Slick videos or more 'authentic' content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X

Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sUrdzQh

Sunak welcomes foreign firms' £29.5bn 'vote of confidence'

The prime minister says foreign investors' plans to invest £29.5bn is a "huge vote of confidence". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zeYKhk4

Booker Prize 2023: Ireland's Paul Lynch wins with Prophet Song

The dystopian novel depicting an Ireland slipping into totalitarianism bags the prestigious award. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fb0trBR

Israel-Gaza: Four-year-old girl among released hostages

Avigail Idan, who turned four while she was held hostage by Hamas, was among nine children released. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8pu0Za6

The Papers: Dettori's '£100m insurance' and 'Harry's a fool'

A broad range of stories in Sunday's papers including the latest on the situation in the Middle East. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hR2UeJI

Aircraft pulled through streets of Southampton

The Solent Sky Museum saved part of the BAC 1-11 from the scrapheap. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Bd2PVDJ

Brentford 0-1 Arsenal: Kai Havertz's late header sends Arsenal top

Substitute Kai Havertz scores a late winner at Brentford to send Arsenal top of the Premier League in Mikel Arteta's 200th game in charge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WowYX32

France warns people off Black Friday clothes deals

The French government has launched a campaign encouraging people not to buy new clothes during festive sales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OyTcqjI

What is behind Alex Salmond's new legal fight with the Scottish government?

The ex-first minister is believed to be seeking damages of up to £3m over events which go back five years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oV08X5Z

Covid: Lack of trust in government adversely affected minorities - Badenoch

The business secretary tells the Covid inquiry some minority groups did not trust the government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9iDNKr5

Dumfries and Galloway medicinal leech find 'incredibly important'

It is the first time the medicinal leech has been found in Dumfries and Galloway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37BwkIt

Pakistan charging refugees $830 to leave

Pakistan is charging undocumented refugees an $830 exit fee to leave the country if they arrived without a visa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0DXGOTp

Wayne Rooney denied Freedom of Derby honour

Councillors vote against plans to honour the former Derby County manager. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SdbyRT7

Covid inquiry: Van-Tam family received 'unexpected' death threats

Former medical adviser tells the UK Covid inquiry he considered stepping down over safety fears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ulmXtn2

Can writing a diary protect your mental health?

Sir Patrick Vallance's "brain dumps" morphed into damning public critiques - but are diaries therapeutic? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KwI12C8

Nicki Minaj responds to Nigerian fan's complaint about tour venues

A fan of the rapper is overwhelmed at her responding after asking Minaj to add Nigeria to her tour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d5awZi0

North Macedonia 1-1 England: Three Lions secure top seeding at Euro 2024

Group C winners England get the point they needed to secure a top seeding at Euro 2024 with an unconvincing draw away to North Macedonia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hBE1CwY

Abu Dhabi-backed fund poised to take over Telegraph

The fund, run by former CNN boss Jeff Zucker, says it has the money it needs to rescue the newspaper. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9nCDOX6

Everton points deduction to be heard in Parliament with early day motion

Everton's 10-point deduction by the Premier League will be discussed in Parliament after a Liverpool MP calls the punishment "grossly unfair". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pbAkwfH

Phil Taylor: 16-time world champion to retire at the end of 2024

Phil Taylor will retire from competitive darts for the second time after the 2024 World Senior Darts Tour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/niSBLvG

Imelda Mounfield, wife of Stone Roses bassist Mani, dies from cancer

Tributes are paid to Imelda Mounfield, who raised thousands for charity after her diagnosis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E4InfXN

Man Utd 1-3 Man City: Visitors win Manchester derby to boost WSL title hopes

Manchester City bounce back from successive defeats to beat rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford and put their Women's Super League title challenge back on track. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f4a1Xwu

Hospital evacuees flee Gaza City with tanks on street

Hundreds of Palestinians left al-Shifa hospital on Saturday and headed south on foot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XpSlAag

ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev to set up Turin title shot

Jannik Sinner becomes the first Italian to reach the final of the ATP Finals after his victory over Daniil Medvedev. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Aqdx43O

Labour MP Jo Stevens's office vandalised after Gaza vote

Police are investigating after a Labour MP who abstained on the Gaza vote had her office vandalised. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O3DbJzw

Charissa Thompson: NFL broadcaster apologises for saying she made up reports

Charissa Thompson faced criticism after saying she made up sideline reports early in her career. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g5qYx2o

Stephen Port: Met Police officers investigated over serial killer

Anthony Walgate, Gabriel Kovari, Daniel Whitworth and Jack Taylor were all murdered by Stephen Port. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F8aeArv

50 Cent fan, 64, goes viral after Birmingham gig

Rapper 50 Cent takes to social media to praise Mary Jane Farquarson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vTDCoc

Gaza faces communications blackout due to lack of fuel

Israel defends blocking fuel deliveries, as the UN warns this could lead to a breakdown of civil order. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vi7dl2H

Joasia Zakrzewski banned for 12 months for using car in race

Ultra-marathon runner Joasia Zakrzewski is banned for 12 months by UK Athletics for using a car in a race. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/thY1aNC

Rwanda asylum plan: Fact-checking claims about the government's policies

Looking at claims about small boats and returning failed asylum seekers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q8ifSvm

Finland accuses Russia of aiding illegal migrant crossings

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo says Russian officials helped some asylum seekers reach the Finnish border. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yiUDdwO

The Game Awards 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 top nominations

The fantasy RPG and the horror sequel square off at the "gaming Oscars" as nominations are revealed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hCDjFel

Sir Bobby Charlton: Family man, football hero, statesman

Heartfelt eulogies to Sir Bobby Charlton at a service to commemorate his life paint a picture of much more than a footballing legend, writes Simon Stone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FUmI2Ws

David Cameron vows to support Rishi Sunak after surprise cabinet comeback

The new foreign secretary says Rishi Sunak has a "difficult job" after his comeback in a reshuffle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U6LO1dX

British-Palestinians ask PM for urgent meeting over Gaza

A group accuses the government of "double standards" in its handling of Palestinians in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TSbxp2O

Five US troops die in training air crash in eastern Mediterranean

The service members died in a helicopter crash in a region where the US has boosted operations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Vw3ze0C

Homeless tents destroyed during Met Police operation

The force issued a dispersal order and arrested one homeless man on Friday afternoon in Camden. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ki1z2Db

Man grabs Greta Thunberg's microphone after pro-Palestinian chants at climate rally

The stage invader says he "came here for a climate demonstration, not a political view". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qft1v5y

London protests: Seven charged and 145 arrested as police appeals continue

Nine officers were injured and 145 arrested, most of whom police said were right-wing counter-protesters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yxeESMa

Wrekenton: Fourth man charged after ammonia spray death

Yousef Wynne is the latest to be charged with murder after the attack on Andy Foster in Wrekenton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4UghV2G

Welcome to Wrexham, Philadelphia and the Welsh language

From place names to police badges and even a St Asaph church, Pennsylvania has strong Welsh links. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dS5DCYv

Nottinghamshire industrial waste site engulfed in huge fire

Video shows huge flames and plumes of grey smoke rising into the sky in Newark. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g4K6XDo

Woodhall Spa: Fraud allegation over 1940s-themed festival

Police say the investigation is at an "early stage". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9hfjzIw

The Beatles top singles chart 60 years after their first hit

Sir Paul McCartney says their final song Now and Then reaching the top spot has "blown my socks off!" from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rJFkS0q

Spain's Sánchez secures power deal with Catalan separatists prompting anger

Pedro Sánchez's agreement is attacked by conservatives in Spain as opening a back-door to tyranny. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qKls9yR

Hunter Biden and other family members subpoenaed by House committee

Republicans want to talk to the president's son and brother as part of their impeachment inquiry from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zKgxBEC

'A strange, crazy night' - managers reflect on marathon 44-penalty shootout in BetMcLean Cup

Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin and Coleraine counterpart Oran Kearney had contrasting fortunes of agony and ecstasy in a marathon penalty shootout at the Warden Street Showgrounds on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yYh6Qcp

Watch: Man proposes to Aldi cashier, with help of bagpiper

Lynne Fuller was working on Aldi's checkout when her boyfriend surprised her with a proposal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/72Nvw86

George Alagiah's moving words written for his own memorial

A London church thundered with applause as friends and colleagues remembered the BBC newsreader. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lUPf2Jq

Delay to law on e-scooters criticised

No mention of legislation on e-scooters in the King's Speech but trials will be extended to 2026. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W5DLvYn

Boris Johnson called Treasury 'pro-death squad', inquiry told

The ex-PM used the term while discussing easing lockdown rules in January 2021, the Covid Inquiry heard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ynBbp8E

Narges Mohammadi: Jailed Iranian Nobel laureate begins hunger strike

Narges Mohammadi is being denied medical care in jail for refusing to wear a hijab, her family says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WQ9YiVa

Ukraine war: Military chiefs in Kyiv under pressure over deadly Russian strike

President Zelensky demands answers after Russia hits Ukrainian soldiers said to be at an award ceremony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LmjdibM

British Gaza evacuees have three days to leave Egypt

The deadline means people with non-British family who need to apply for UK visas risk overstaying. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rgIsmdo

Met Police cuts ties with adviser Attiq Malik after chant video emerges

Attiq Malik was recorded in 2021 ending a speech with the chant "from the river to the sea". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3W1tVLp

'We had to give up our Halifax bedroom for the Beatles'

Gail Moss recalls the night the Fab Four stayed at her family home in Halifax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KgZM51Q

BBC visits scene of Bognor Regis flooding

One local man describes the damage to his home as 'catastrophic'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HV8nhQ2

Scampton asylum plan could cost £260m over 3 years

A Home Office memo concluded housing asylum seekers on RAF Scampton represented "marginal" value for money. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Bg20tYA

Luton airport fire car park to be 'fully demolished'

The airport says cars parked inside the burnt-out multi-storey "are not recoverable". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BqryXUS

Redditch nurse faked having baby during lockdown

Alexandra Gregory told her ex-partner she had given birth to a very ill daughter, the court hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qvRiQud

Israeli army says Gaza City completely encircled

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says more than 9,000 Palestinians have been killed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t8lX143

Storm Ciarán: Flooding and damage hits homes across UK

Thousands have been left without power as gusts of more than 100mph and heavy rains cause widespread destruction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0D2YbVG

Bournemouth 1-2 Liverpool: Darwin Nunez continues fine form to send Reds into last eight

Substitute Darwin Nunez scores a stunner to send Liverpool through to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup at the expense of Bournemouth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/juwZ105

Birmingham McDonald's mice protest suspect arrested

A 32-year-old man is detained after live rodents were released into restaurants in Birmingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OX3QDjd

Rio Ferdinand racially abused: Staffordshire fan guilty

Jamie Arnold made racist gestures towards the ex-England defender during a Wolves game in May 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dZ7URAM