Covid-19: 'Short' school closures and Covid gongs
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3htJ7LD
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Tech 2020: Our biggest stories and what happened next
The most read BBC tech story of each month of the year, and how they panned out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rDP50R
Burnley takeover: ALK Capital completes deal by buying 84% controlling stake
American investment group ALK Capital completes its takeover of Burnley, buying an 84% stake in the Premier League club. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38S6DOa
Football in 2021 - make your predictions
As we enter 2021 it's time to predict what's going to happen. Aston Villa topping the Premier League? Scotland winning Euro 2020? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rFpdlt
Samuel Little: America's 'most prolific' serial killer dies
Samuel Little is thought to have killed 93 women, with his murders going undetected for decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3huyKHj
Wang Xiangjun: China's 'Glacier Bro' presumed dead
The Chinese influencer and environmentalist Wang Xiangjun was known for his love of glaciers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aVaVHf
St Pauls riots: 'People were shouting revolution' in Bristol
The unrest in the St Pauls area of Bristol in 1980 was a defining moment for many black people in the city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pA08qb
Covid: New Year's Eve warning as millions are told to stay at home
More areas in England join the top restrictions tier as officials warn against holding parties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37Zq1cY
Scots prepare for 'different' Hogmanay
The first minister has warned: No gatherings, no house parties and no first footing as 2021 is welcomed in at home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pG43BF
Brexit: New EU trade arrangements to begin after Parliament vote
The UK's hard-fought agreement with the EU is set to come into force at 23:00 GMT on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/385HxfX
Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't
The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hsiHtE
Sir Keir Starmer: UK's best years lie ahead
Labour's leader uses his New Year message to say the country can "rebuild" after Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34XgzF2
Gilligan's Island actress Dawn Wells dies of Covid complications
Dawn Wells played Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom about seven cruise ship castaways on a desert island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38TQKHo
2020 in pictures: Coronavirus in the UK
Images that defined the year a pandemic dominated the nation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3of7zmB
Lookahead 2021: What's happening in the world of science?
The BBC's global science correspondent Rebecca Morelle looks at what's coming up in the next year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WYfecY
London's 'Lido ladies' inspiring others to dive in for mental health
Nicola and Jessica are encouraging women to get back in the pool to enjoy the freedom of swimming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hsiy9A
Coronavirus doctor's diary: ‘Close to death from Covid, I asked them to save my baby’
A 22-year-old became seriously ill with Covid while pregnant, but ultimately both mother and baby were saved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34WRCd8
Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020
Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pGbLvV
Brexit: Advice for people who can't move on
Whether it's loss or joy or family rows, we asked couples therapists how to deal with Brexit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MaZCjV
Brexit: Dover-Calais route 'will work well on 1 January'
Channel Tunnel operator Getlink says there will not be congestion when new trading rules begin later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rE4ZIF
Tesco, Pizza Hut and Superdrug in minimum wage fail
Almost 140 companies investigated between 2016-18 failed to pay £6.7 million to over 95,000 workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38N7kZ9
Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK
The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34Z8Fv3
Covid: France mobilises 100,000 police to stop New Year's Eve gatherings
Like other European countries, France will see muted celebrations to mark the last night of the year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pOtotB
Covid-19: Second vaccine approved for use in UK and England's tiers to be reviewed
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38O7ejV
UK house prices see highest growth in six years in 2020
UK house prices bucked the pandemic and climbed 7.5% in 2020, according to building society Nationwide. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KCmmsV
Bucks set NBA three-pointer record in victory over Heat
The Milwaukee Bucks set an NBA record of 29 three-pointers in a game, while Orlando Magic make it four wins from four. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pxIMdx
Covid-19: Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine approved for use in UK
The UK approves its second vaccine, which will lead to a massive expansion in the immunisation campaign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MdEwkV
Euros, Olympics, Paralympics, Lions... the big sporting events to follow in 2021
Euro 2020, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, a Lions tour, a Rugby League World Cup in England and the Hundred are just some of the highlights of a busy sporting year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n0n1l1
Covid: Essex declares major incident over virus cases
Health bosses will seek extra help from the government amid a "significant growing demand" on services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L2Gwfw
China Covid-19: Nearly 500,000 in Wuhan may have had virus, says study
The study by Chinese officials suggests there were more positive cases in Wuhan than official figures suggest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34WKEoa
Tamir Rice killing: US closes investigation into 2014 shooting
The death of the 12-year-old boy, who had been holding a toy gun, led to widespread protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nYA6g1
Covid: Sydney announces new restrictions ahead of New Year
The Australian city is battling a worsening outbreak after months of next to no cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Jx0kXW
Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British
Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37XM9Va
Covid: Millions more braced for tougher rules in England
The health secretary is expected to tell MPs more areas of England will enter tier four as cases surge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pzPWxT
UK's 1960s French 'Soviet spy' plot with Sunday Times revealed in memos
Then-prime minister Harold Wilson knew about plans between the Foreign Office and the Sunday Times. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37VJ2x2
Impressionist Rory Bremner 'saved Sir John Major's bacon' amid MPs revolt
Newly released historical files show the comedian impersonated the then-PM in phone calls with Tory MPs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3px3hqL
Striking news photos from around the world in 2020
A selection of some of the best images taken by agency photographers during the past year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KLPM7R
The puppet show in a box entertaining children in hospital
Little Angel Theatre's performance is designed for young patients to enjoy from their hospital beds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/390cIbN
Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways
Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38Ir68h
Eight things we learned about new businesses in lockdown
Eight lessons from our CEO Secrets series looking at start-ups created during the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aTTDuq
Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels
The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34Qh5ok
Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British
Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34WfxZZ
What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America
Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37UEyql
Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted
Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KOthPJ
Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'
The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rCXamt
The Papers: 'New tiers eve' and PM's Brexit 'triumph'
The papers say England's toughest virus rules will be extended further, while MPs vote on the UK-EU deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37Y08u7
Champions Lakers suffer second defeat in four games
NBA Champions LA Lakers lose for the second time in four matches as Damian Lillard inspires the Portland Trail Blazers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38GcYw9
Coronavirus: India confirms six cases of new Covid variant
India suspended all UK flights last week in response to the new more transmissible variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MhoW87
China and EU 'on verge' of major investment deal
Brussels wants to make it easier for European companies operating in a number of Chinese industries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hmamaQ
Covid-19: Military to support mass testing of students in England
Members of the armed forces will help organise Covid-19 testing for thousands of students next month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WV6qEk
Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid vaccine
Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mV7lj0
Nurse who nearly died from Covid returns to work
A video of Natasha Jenkins' emotional return to her children from hospital was viewed worldwide. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34RZpsy
Covid: US House votes to boost stimulus package payments
The chamber backs President Trump's call for $2,000 payments but the move could stall in the Senate.™ from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38HIAl9
Covid-19: Health workers 'back in eye of storm', says NHS chief
But Sir Simon Stevens says he expects all the UK's most vulnerable will be offered a vaccine by late spring. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34QSHTL
Parents warned of 'sharp rise' in eating disorders
Child health leaders say the increase is partly down to the pandemic's impact on young people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rCctvK
Space images: The best of 2020
There was stunning cosmic imagery to feast on over the past year - here's our pick of the offerings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37RGxf8
2020 and me: 'Be grateful for what you've got'
Vicky tells the BBC how, like many others, her world suddenly changed when London went into lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38LHtAQ
Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer
A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hmCFGa
China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus
We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WRkyi3
India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid
Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KH5ukE
Covid, furlough and Topshop collapse: 2020 in business stories
Which BBC Business stories were the most widely read in the year the coronavirus pandemic spread? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34O82V6
Pregnant at 13 and able to attend school
Sierra Leone lifted its ban on pregnant girls attending school this year. Will Tanzania do the same? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37SNNYe
Joe Biden: 'Enormous damage' to US security agencies by Trump
The president-elect says his team is not getting the information it needs on national security. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WTTm2h
Newspaper headlines: 'Spring it on!' and 'don't betray our children'
The papers report details of the Covid vaccine roll out and fears schools may be closed until February. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Kyo1jb
The big tech questions for 2021
After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34Qgcfk
When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom
The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mTqPVa
Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'
Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ryEFQj
Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year
From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aPE3ja
Will concerts come back in 2021? And other music stories to look out for
How will live shows look when they resume in 2021, and other music stories to look out for. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mTx37d
Snow in Stoke-on-Trent causes problems for drivers
People in Staffordshire are urged to only drive if their journeys are essential. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38J8W6a
Johnny Mullagh: Australia's Cricket Hall of Fame inducts first Aboriginal player
Johnny Mullagh was one of the stars of the first Australian cricket tour of England in 1868. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mPCh3T
New Year's Eve: 'Why we're happy it's cancelled'
Covid restrictions mean ringing in the new year will be a quieter affair for most. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37Tdmsf
Coronavirus: Hundreds of British skiers flee Swiss Verbier quarantine
More than 200 Britons flee Verbier, defying a Swiss order to remain in their hotels and chalets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MeFrSn
Covid-19: Hospital pressure and five things to help this winter
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pu2qac
Dr Mahinder Watsa: India’s most famous ‘sexpert’ dies at 96
Dr Mahinder Watsa was 80 when he started his hugely popular column, answering people’s queries on sex. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mUgTL4
Covid-19: Hospitals face 'pressure' as coronavirus cases rise
Rising demand is down to the "rapid spread" of the new variant of Covid-19, health bosses say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38GHKoG
Brexit: Britons warned to prepare for 'some disruption'
Ministers warn of "practical and procedural changes" when the Brexit transition period ends this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37U4bYm
Covid: Doctor 'has shed more tears than ever'
But intensive care consultant Bethan Gibson says the vaccine is a "light" at the end of the tunnel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WR8xZT
Citizen journalist jailed for Wuhan reports
Zhang Zhan, who reported on China's first coronavirus outbreak, has received a four year sentence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nTvKqv
KFC launches game console with built-in chicken warmer
The fast food chain said many people thought the built-in warmer was a spoof but is ready for production. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3htscbV
Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rvzXCT
Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law
The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™ from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hlHD5X
Chinese games billionaire dies after poisoning
Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37S33o8
Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus
From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultous year battling the coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L0sfja
How Covid conspiracies, 'fake news' and misinformation spread in 2020
Celebrities spread Covid conspiracies and video games were shared as ‘real’ war footage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WS6uEQ
2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'
Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WRi8jz
'To be a black, female headteacher is phenomenal'
Evelyn Forde was crowned Headteacher of the Year, the 'Oscars' of education. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MdBBJ9
'She is beautiful but she is Indian': The student who became a Welsh bard at 19
Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hnzpu0
Books 2021: A pick and mix of what's coming up
A snapshot of some of the many books for next year from established, debut and non-fiction writers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mSmEsK
UK year in pictures 2020
A selection of the most compelling news photographs from around the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Jr5eFS
Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge
The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nX3pzi
The Papers: 'Vacc to the future' and village hall jabs
The papers focus on how the UK's vaccination programme will work if the Oxford jab is approved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34JIsAo
Teen critically injured in Stockport police vehicle crash
Officers say they were heading to a report of a domestic disturbance when the boy, 15, was struck. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Mcwf0P
Dog invades football pitch in Bolivia
A dog paused a football game for three minutes, as it ran around with a football boot in its mouth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aJOSTT
Glastonbury to gallery: 60ft Dolls drummer Carl Bevan turns to art
The crowd-surfing hedonistic punk has gone from Britpop party animal to promising painter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KGKvhV
Drakeford: Wales has less influence on Johnson
Relations between the four UK nations were closer under Theresa May, Wales' first minister says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mRuXVB
Covid: Cardiff health board plea for critical care help
The health board running Wales' largest hospital issues an appeal for help with Covid patients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nRt3p7
UK's oldest postmistress Kay White retires after 80 years
Kay White started working at Claverley Post Office in Shropshire at the age of 14. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KZcRna
Covid-19: Variant spreads, as EU states begin vaccinations
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34JPCVa
Irish state papers: IRA 'wanted to exclude Sinn Féin from talks'
Irish government papers from 1990 suggest some IRA bosses did not share the party's socialist views. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WQbBp8
Covid: EU launches mass vaccination in 'touching moment of unity'
Some member states jump the gun before Sunday's co-ordinated rollout of a coronavirus jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37PalsI
Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche
At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KUHz10
'How my art helped me quit rock 'n' roll'
Carl Bevan has switched from music to paintings and is drawing attention in the world of art. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37NmePY
Brexit: PM vows to focus on 'levelling up country' after securing deal
Boris Johnson promises "big changes" after Brexit but fishermen's leaders accuse him of "caving in". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WKNgB1
Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'
Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rvCvAU
Covid: Citizens Advice contacted by '12 people a minute'
The charity says 75% of people seeking advice over benefits and jobs had never contacted it before. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KtlQgN
Margaret Thatcher: Ex-PM described euro as a 'rush of blood to the head'
Evidence of the former UK prime minister's Euroscepticism is revealed in newly released archives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38xXZo2
Hemel Hempstead brothers swap 'revolting' football shirts for Christmas
The tradition began as the brothers wanted to make Christmas more exciting than exchanging vouchers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KG4ahZ
How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020
The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mVgfge
Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?
Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ry3Pyg
Newspaper headlines: Oxford jab 'set for approval' as vulnerable identified
Most of Sunday's papers report that the Oxford Covid vaccine could be approved within days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rvajhz
Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives
Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KtlruN
Make-up artist: 'I was sneaking into mum's make-up bag, aged 5'
A 13-year-old girl has built up a following of thousands on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34OF73c
2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'
After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mRK95d
Has Thomas Becket's treasured 'little book' been found?
Thomas Becket, killed in Canterbury in 1170, was attached to a "little book", which may now have been found in Cambridge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37QqBdd
Queen's Christmas message returns to top of TV ratings
A total of 8.14 million watched her address, and it was also a good day for channel-hopping Bradley Walsh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aQKa6K
George Blake: Soviet Cold War spy and former MI6 officer dies in Russia
Blake was one of the Cold War's most notorious double agents and betrayed dozens of MI6 personnel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37LTSWd
Coronavirus: Northern Ireland begins six-week lockdown
Only essential shops can remain open and must close by 20:00 every day in the first week of lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WLctLR
Mainland Scotland moves into level 4 lockdown
After a rules relaxation for Christmas Day, most of Scotland goes into the toughest level of restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KrVqMp
Bedfordshire flooding: Evacuation centres set up
Bedfordshire fire crews are trying to divert flood water - but say the situation is "very difficult". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hnjgET
Covid: Festive charity dips cancelled due to pandemic
Organisers have pulled the plug on people taking the plunge this year due to the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38Crx40
Leicester friends feed 2,000 people Christmas dinner
Festive meals have been cooked and given to homeless and vulnerable people in the Midlands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WIiQj7
'Despite Covid, why 2020 was the best year of my life'
People talk about why their 2020 was one to remember, despite everything. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WGNU2G
Coronavirus: How the pandemic sparked a puppy craze
It seems buying a dog has become as popular as Zoom quizzes, but animal charities have concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hiIg04
Next week crucial for Arsenal to avoid relegation battle - Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the next seven days will be crucial for the Gunners if they are to avoid a relegation battle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pt5S59
India on top as Australia's Smith makes first Test duck since 2016
Australia's talisman Steve Smith falls for his first Test duck in over four years as India dismiss the hosts for 195 on day one of the Boxing Day Test. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38zKh4a
Brexit: UK and EU can have 'special relationship', says Michael Gove
The cabinet secretary says he has lost friends over Brexit and admits it turned UK politics "ugly". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aGXdb5
Coronavirus: Millions wake to tighter Covid restrictions
More areas in England enter tier 4, as lockdowns are in place in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37QI4SO
Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump
2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37PUOsJ
Covid: Post-exposure antibody protection trialled
The first ten people are jabbed in London as part of a global trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mMJiT1
Extreme E: Lewis Hamilton helping make racing environmentally friendly
Lewis Hamilton isn't just the world's most successful F1 driver, he's also a key backer of a new off-road electric vehicle racing series called Extreme E. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2M9QBHZ
Fur-st Family: The long history of US presidents and pets
From Socks the cat to Macaroni the pony, the US presidential tradition is returning with Joe Biden. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37OwF5Z
The Masked Singer UK: The most Covid-safe show of 2020?
Host Joel Dommett chats about the second series of the Masked Singer UK - the singing celebrity guessing game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34JWTVj
The family with no fingerprints
A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34Jj7q9
The casualties of this year's viral conspiracy theories
Conspiracy theories ripped through the internet this year, destroying relationships and endangering lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37MyyzO
Mark Easton's Boxing Day family puzzler 2020
This is the festive quiz in which no-one is expected to know any of the answers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pnNjPB
TV in 2021: Shows coming to the small screen
Despite the impact of Covid-19 on the industry, there are still some popular shows on the way. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rundfS
The Papers: The Queen's pride and a new special relationship?
The Boxing Day front pages reflect on the Queen's Christmas address and the UK's post-Brexit future from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rqM7g9
Mam Tor Christmas marriage proposal photographed by chance
A marriage proposal is caught by a keen photographer who was walking in the Peak District. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WJFYxx
Covid-19: Sandringham Royal Family fans left 'disappointed'
About 5,000 people usually spend their Christmas morning watching the Royal Family arrive at church - but not this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nQv7O7
UK white Christmas declared after overnight snow
Early morning snowfall has been spotted in Leconfield in Humberside and Wattisham in Suffolk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nQNZN3
Test your knowledge of the key events of the sporting year
Despite the coronavirus pandemic it has still been another astonishing year of sporting drama - test your knowledge in our quiz. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WJE0gH
Covid-19: US imposes tests on UK airline passengers
The new rule will begin on 28 December amid concerns over the new variant of coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hiSEoC
Ivry Gitlis: Celebrated Israeli virtuoso violinist dies at 98
Described as one of the modern greats of classical music, he was a hugely charismatic figure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KrO23H
Covid: Heroic response praised in religious leaders' Christmas messages
The Christmas messages reflect on the impact of the pandemic as well as people's response. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pogpyg
Brexit: EU diplomats to get trade deal briefing
MPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mN4cBM
Covid: Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica begin mass vaccination
Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica start administering the Pfizer-BioNTech jab for Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38xJ4Kr
The best of the cheesy Christmas movies
If you are looking for pure festive escapism with a guaranteed happy ending, check these films out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rqHoes
'White Christmas': The biggest selling single of all time
The story of Bing Crosby and 'White Christmas' from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3plrlwx
A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life
As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hiQgyb
Bridgerton: Everything you need to know about the Netflix drama
The period drama, which launches on Christmas Day, is based on the best-selling romance novels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KD9AtU
Christmas: The mail order pioneer who started a billion-pound industry
How a 19th Century draper "set up a company similar to Amazon" and created a billion pound industry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hiO2i5
Nick Butter: The man who ran a marathon in every country in the world
Nick Butter was 26 when inspiration came. He set out on a unique adventure but, despite two years' planning, wasn't ready for what came next. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38z67oj
Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space
Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hoUXGQ
Covid: Queen spends Christmas apart from family
The monarch will reflect on the hardships of the pandemic in her Christmas speech at 15:00 GMT. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38z3X8b
Daniel Pearl: Court orders release of man accused in journalist's murder
Omar Sheikh was acquitted earlier this year of murdering the US journalist in Pakistan in 2002. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aFIVaL
Michael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'
Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34IMRDJ
In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world
This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KRsEVl
Christmas cards: You won't believe the effort this family goes to!
From Game of Thrones to Elf - meet the family whose Christmas cards take months to make. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WGieKR
Georgia climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees
In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nPLRoK
The refugees feeding a nation
How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rri08h
Universal Credit: 'It is embarrassing having to rely on family again'
People on Universal Credit say they worry about the end of a £20-a-week boost to the benefit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KAOWL9
Covid-19: South Africa travel ban and carols from the doorstep
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WIYtlO
Airline fires pilot blamed for Taiwan's first Covid case in months
A contact of the pilot tested positive - the first local case since April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38xNqBl
Covid-19: UK bans travel from South Africa over variant
The rule reflects the "increased risk" from a variant linked to two cases in England, officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rrjkbu
Coronavirus: New York City orders international visitors to quarantine
Foreign travellers who break the new rules will be fined $1,000 a day, as cases surge across the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34HvFhP
UK terror plots: Durham teenager asks to remain anonymous
The teenager, convicted of neo-Nazi terror offences, cannot currently be named because of his age. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pdT0iU
Alibaba being investigated by China over monopoly tactics
The Chinese tech giant is face a probe by regulators into locking merchants into its platform. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Kyo7XN
Asian markets push higher on hopes of Brexit deal
The pound and Asian markets made gains ahead of a possible trade deal on Thursday between the UK and EU. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34DKBxm
Benishangul-Gumuz: Attackers kill dozens in western Ethiopia
More than 100 people were killed in fires or by shooting and stabbing attacks, reports say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3het7g9
Muslim-Canadian's 'first Christmas' goes viral
As a Christmas first-timer, Mohammad Hussain shared his unique perspective on the holiday on Twitter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aBOd6S
Brexit: UK-EU trade talks continue ahead of expected deal
Officials continue to thrash out final details, after weeks of argument over fishing and business rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34IV2Qy
Five families, five Christmases: A festive season like no other around Europe
Families in five countries explain how their plans have changed and how they're staying upbeat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hcYdoF
Flooding dampens Christmas spirit as homes and shops hit
Emergency services and councils deal with hundreds of calls for help, as rail and road is disrupted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mMlU8q
The celebrity hairdresser with a secret of his own
John Harding was a hairdresser to the stars - but there was a reason he rarely answered the phone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38wByj5
Oscars 2021: What can we expect for the ceremony?
The film industry is hoping it will be high-profile rather than low-key after such a tough year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WJlCEw
Trump pardons former advisers Manafort and Stone
Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and the father of Trump's son-in-law benefit from the latest presidential pardons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WGYTcn
EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports
While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KnhFmH
Pete Evans: Facebook removes celebrity chef's page over conspiracies
Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been criticised for spreading misinformation to his followers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KPsbmo
Covid: Santa Claus explains how to keep safe at Christmas
Father Christmas explains how to have a Covid secure Christmas from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32Uyzz6
Dickens Museum: A Christmas Carol performance goes online
Charles Dickens's London home will host a special performance of A Christmas Carol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nPsnR6
Banjo Paterson: 120-year-old chocolate found in Australian poet's belongings
Remarkably well-preserved chocolate - found in Australia - gives a fascinating glimpse into history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hf0oI8
Games of 2020: The Press X To Continue awards
BBC Sounds podcast Press X To Continue chooses its best and worst of gaming in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aFJdOW
The Papers: UK and EU on 'verge' of Brexit trade deal
Reports leaders are set to announce an agreement after months of talks is the lead story for most papers on Christmas Eve. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aF7NiA
Covid-19: Border opening, Sturgeon apology and Christmas kindness
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nJXZru
Gunman kills three police officers in France
The officers had been called to a small village to investigate a domestic incident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37N8ogF
Trump urges Congress to amend 'wasteful' coronavirus aid bill
He asks lawmakers to "remove wasteful and unnecessary items", adding the package "really is a disgrace". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rj8kga
Nigella Lawson reveals why she will not be cooking turkey this Christmas
The celebrity cook says following traditions without her family will make her "feel what's missing". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3azgnPV
Cygnet Woodside in special measures over 'patient safety risks'
Mental health hospital Cygnet Woodside is being investigated by police over allegations of abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34DlvPl
Covid-19: UK-France services return as travel ban eased
Trade and travel restrictions are partially lifted as the military helps with mass screening in Kent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rkYjPF
Christmas dinner: A beginner's guide to the perfect feast
If you're about to make your festive debut, Radio 1 Newsbeat's got your back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KvbQ6r
‘I was desperate for a cancer manual – but there isn’t one’
How do you cope when your young partner receives a terminal diagnosis? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38usNpF
Helen's Law: Killers could still be freed despite new law
The mother of Helen McCourt, who the law is named after, says it could have "gone further". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pk21HA
Trump pardons two convicted by Russia investigation
Ex-aide George Papadopoulos is among 15 people pardoned in the latest wave of clemency orders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pgAEhl
Covid: New dads share fatherhood experiences
Three men talk of becoming fathers and being unable to go to many appointments because of Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mKkL0S
Kernowite: New green mineral discovered in 220-year-old rock
The dark green mineral has been called kernowite as it was discovered from a rock mined in Cornwall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3picGCi
Covid-19: 'Living with 50 people has been a blessing'
A community living in the same large house say their way of life has thrived in a year of lockdowns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3piCle8
The Glasgow artist inspired by what she finds in the fridge
An amateur photographer shares her passion for creating tiny scenes with food and model figures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nJoZY6
Rohingya refugees' perilous journey in search of safety
More than 200 Rohingya refugees are believed to have died or gone missing at sea in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rhOLFb
Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'
Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and will miss the all-important Christmas ski season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37HQImt
Widowed penguins hug in award-winning photo
The photo shows the pair appearing to comfort one another in Australia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rmMsRe
Covid-19: The Philippines and its lockdown baby boom
The Philippines is preparing for a surge in births which will overwhelm its already creaking systems. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rmb5xj
'I had zero plans beyond my parents' kitchen'
Hannah Chapman wishes she'd planned ahead after her business almost ran out of cash within months of launching. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3azvLvE
Grenfell Tower inquiry: 11 key things we’ve learned this year
The inquiry's heard 400 hours of evidence this year - and our Grenfell podcast team has reported on it all. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KPYhhK
How dependent is the UK on the EU for food?
France's ban on freight from Britain caused havoc for lorry drivers, but will it affect shoppers? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rmgqVh
Redundancy plans fall after furlough extension
36,700 redundancies were planned in Britain in November, the lowest figure since March from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aAXpIX
Newspaper headlines: 'Tier 4 to be widened' and 'kick in the baubles'
Wednesday's papers report Whitehall sources as saying England's toughest curbs could be extended. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nKj6Kj
Paul Whelan: 'Grim life' of US prisoner in Russian labour camp
Paul Whelan was convicted as an American spy earlier this year and sentenced to 16 years in prison. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WyLbIs
UK borrowing hits highest November level on record
The government borrowed £31.6bn last month as it continued to support the economy during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Kqp58B
Covid-19: UK border latest, children's role and Biden's jab
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37DbPGk
Tashaun Aird: Family of murdered boy critical of school exclusion
Tashaun Aird was stabbed to death in Hackney almost two years after he was excluded from school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pfg298
Covid: The night London's theatres went dark
The lockdown hobby that became a photo-journal about London's theatre community. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38wOe9Q
Trump orders new federal buildings must be 'beautiful'
An executive order says new federal buildings should be in the Greco-Roman classical style. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nFNt4v
Covid-19: UK and France to set out plan to restart freight
Hundreds of lorries are held up in Kent as politicians thrash out a plan to reopen the border safely. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LZCdlx
Covid: PPE 'could be recycled' with help of sunlight
It could help tackle the problem of what to do with the pandemic's medical waste, scientists say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nHGLea
The best albums and songs of 2020: Fiona Apple, Cardi B, Bob Dylan and Dua Lipa
Records by Fiona Apple, Cardi B, Bob Dylan and Dua Lipa feature in the BBC's "poll of polls". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WB501N
Coronavirus: Impact of new variant on children investigated
Experts urgently assess whether the mutation of coronavirus spreads more easily among the young. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hfQ5nd
Bedford woman 'lost hands and feet' as Covid led to sepsis
Caroline Coster is determined to enjoy her "second life" despite her limbs being partially amputated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nGuqah
How a young girl's fairy house sparked a magical friendship
When four-year-old Eliana created a fairy house at the start of the pandemic, she soon began finding notes and gifts from a fairy named Sapphire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34yios3
Charity single maker LadBaby aims for the Christmas number one for the third year running
LadBaby is aiming for a third successive Christmas number one, with another sausage roll infused take on a chart classic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nHf991
Will pregnant women receive the Covid-19 vaccine? It depends
Without pregnant women in trials for the jab, countries are taking different approaches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h8jtf6
1,000 lost on one boat - this woman hopes to name them
An Italian pathologist is trying to identify the migrants on a boat that sank in the Mediterranean in 2015. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38tTMl4
Covid: Thanksgiving the cause of a spike in US infections?
Family reunions over the holiday period brought people together, but did they spread coronavirus? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h8jq2U
Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'
The guidance meant to deal with rights infringements is being deployed to muzzle critics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KG0SuJ
Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking
From a potentially record-breaking electric plane, to new homeworking tech, what to watch out for in 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mJmqnw
Covid-19: NI Executive votes against GB-NI travel ban
Ministers did approve plans for further guidance against all but essential travel between GB and NI. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mH6XnQ
Covid: Wuhan scientist would 'welcome' visit probing lab leak theory
A top Chinese scientist addresses claims the coronavirus leaked from her lab in the city of Wuhan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LN7NTl
NI police chief 'sorry' over BLM protests
Simon Byrne apologises after the policing of NI protests is found to be unfair and discriminatory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WAieMb
UK government 'likely to miss' broadband and 5G targets
More must be done if the UK is to be future-proofed rather than playing catch-up, say MPs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34wCG5e
Newspaper headlines: 'Tier 4 for all' and 'Royals break rule of six'
Tuesday's papers report government warnings that the new variant of coronavirus is "everywhere". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mFMXST
MOTD 2 anaylsis: Dublin and Richards praise ‘outstanding’ performance from Scott McTominay
Match of the Day 2 pundits Dion Dublin and Micah Richards praise Scott McTominay's "outstanding" performance during Manchester United's 6-2 victory against Leeds United. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mCb7O6
Covid-19: UK travel bans, NI Christmas bubbles and SPOTY
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h74HVT
Covid: EU to discuss response to variant as travel bans on UK expand
European officials will discuss a co-ordinated travel response to a new coronavirus variant in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nCGDNh
Pound slides lower as European borders close to UK
Renewed concern over Britain's Covid-19 cases and a missed EU deadline take their toll on the currency. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wy1VzB
Covid-19: Boris Johnson to chair emergency meeting amid travel bans
Dover is severely disrupted after France closed its border over fears about a new coronavirus variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37yw5ZL
Covid: Australian states enforce travel bans amid Sydney outbreak
All states and territories have begun enforcing travel bans, upending Christmas plans for many people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3peW9zh
Covid: Thailand tests thousands after virus outbreak in seafood market
Tens of thousands will be tested after hundreds of cases linked to Thailand's biggest seafood market. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mxQyC9
Miss France runner-up April Benayoum targeted by anti-Semitic tweets
Police are investigating insults against April Benayoum after she revealed her Israeli origins. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wwlybp
Brexit: Trade deal talks continue as negotiators fail to reach agreement
The UK and EU resume negotiations in Brussels with 10 days to go until the transition period ends. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34x9CdB
The surprising science behind guide dog puppies
Caitlin was partnered with her first guide dog last year, but where do 6% of them come from? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37AZgLO
Covid: Horrible Histories drive-in Christmas panto 'weird but wonderful'
Families are encouraged to participate by honking horns, flashing lights and turning on wipers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37BVcLu
Covid: The black cab tour of London’s Christmas lights
The pandemic has hit the black cab industry but one driver came up with an idea to attract customers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34wAfzt
Manchester shooting: 'Please help catch my husband's killer'
Abayomi Ajose was shot dead in a crowd of 400 people - but his murderer has still not been caught. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38lSskl
The Belgian 'hero' who invaded UK fishing waters
The story of Victor Depaepe, who tested fishing rights in UK waters granted by King Charles II. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rfbrFM
'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'
Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JdditO
How should you talk to friends and relatives who believe conspiracy theories?
Advice from experts and those who used to believe conspiracy theories about how to avoid rows this festive season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KnWgtp
Sudan-Israel deal fuels migrants' fears
Israel is supported by some Sudanese communities, yet restoring relations may not be good news from them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34w0KFe
K2: 'Savage Mountain' beckons for unprecedented winter climb
Two European climbers set off this week in an attempt to scale the winter summit of K2. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nE48VZ
Covid-19: Stormont Executive limits NI Christmas bubbles to one day
Stormont ministers held an emergency meeting on Sunday night to discuss new restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KFHEFJ
Covid: US reaches long awaited deal for coronavirus aid
The deal on the $900bn package comes as millions are jobless or in poverty due to the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38qCVQa
European regulator says Boeing's 737 Max is safe
Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KnVLzx
The Papers: Europe bans UK travel, and 'out of control' virus
Moves by European countries to ban passengers travelling from the UK dominates Monday's papers from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p8V3oz
Confidence, momentum, quality - Micah Richards on why Man Utd are title contenders again
MOTD2 pundit Micah Richards says Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deserves more credit than he gets for his side's resurgence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nDyFU2
Watch live: The Andrew Marr Show
Today's guests include Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Shadow Foreign Secretary Lisa Nandy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h88x0X
Covid-19: Millions enter toughest restrictions as cases soar
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wy02D6
Covid: WHO in 'close contact' with UK over new variant
UK officials say the new variant is spreading more rapidly, but it is not believed to be more deadly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h26tYm
UK's Smith loses super-middleweight title to Alvarez
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez dominates Callum Smith with a near-flawless display to inflict the first defeat of the British fighter's career. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3myJXrd
Cheeky dogs, Ox dancing and Spider-Man bottle flips - lockdown's viral hits
As Sports Personality offers a chance to reflect on a sporting year like no other, we revisit some of the best lockdown viral videos. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KJvX0p
Covid-19: Millions go into toughest restrictions
Nearly 18 million people entered tier four in England at midnight as cases soar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WtQKrJ
Callum Smith v Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez: An underdog champion fights a seasoned risk-taker
Britain's Callum Smith is the world champion many have written off when he faces Mexico's Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34tgnxg
Joe Biden says 'no time to waste' as climate team unveiled
The US president-elect says the team will lead his "ambitious plan" to combat climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34uje8Y
Covid in Sydney: New restrictions announced as outbreak grows
Curbs on gatherings are announced as authorities urge people to stay at home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nCFW6p
Covid: Furlough companies list should be published, MPs urge
Staff could be continuing to work as companies claim grants, the government is told. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38kddNo
Grenfell Tower inquiry: 'Whistleblower' refusing to give evidence
Claude Wehrle is one of at least two cladding firm workers holding out, a letter seen by the BBC reveals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3amOlHs
Your pictures on the theme of 'my 2020'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "my 2020". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mA8egv
Budget smartphones: What do you get for £100?
BBC Click's Chris Fox puts eight new budget smartphones to the test to see how they stack up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34wcdob
Coronavirus: The care home DJ spreading festive cheer
Chris Morrow has been playing requests from family members who have been unable to visit loved ones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38dCWH2
Brexit: How to prepare for changes in 2021
Here are some of the things you can do to get prepared for the Brexit changes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nErQBx
Vanessa Bryant, her mother's lawsuit and the value of childcare
Vanessa Bryant's messy legal dispute with her mother has also got us talking about the value of housework. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Kmcjrw
A Christmas Carol: How Scrooge is saving theatres this Christmas
The theatres looking to Dickens' classic tale to stay afloat and raise spirits despite Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WvrnFT
Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked
We examine widely shared false claims about vaccines - from "disappearing" needles to a "dead" nurse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37waTDH
'We're having a sustainable Christmas'
How can you have green, yet affordable, festivities? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34pbo0v
'God will forgive me or not': Inside the world of a people smuggler
Noor charges Afghans thousands of dollars to travel to Europe. He claims he is getting out of the business. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KE1q4g
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'How we survived when Mekelle was shelled'
Ethiopia's prime minister says no civilians were killed in the Tigray conflict. Three witnesses say otherwise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mBQy42
Boudicca revolt: Essex dig reveals 'evidence of Roman reprisals'
Archaeologists link the destruction of a "high status" village to the uprising in Roman Britain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34qbPHO
The Papers: 'Christmas cancelled', and 'surging mutant virus'
The new festive restrictions dominate Sunday's papers, with the PM facing increasing criticism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KDCp9w
Dionne Warwick: How 'Auntie' tweeted herself to newfound fame in 2020
Turns out, having a career that spans decades and being hilarious are not mutually exclusive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h228Er
India bowled out for 36 as Australia win first Test by eight wickets
India are steamrollered for 36 - their lowest total in Test cricket - as Australia win the first Test in Adelaide by eight wickets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3arPOvV
FC Santa Claus manager on running a football club in Lapland: 'I've never been so happy in my life'
Ralf Wunderlich has taken charge at Finnish club FC Santa Claus - and may just have the most famous 'boss' in world football. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h1thHA
Covid: Italy latest European country to order Christmas lockdown
Non-essential shops will be closed with travel only allowed for work, health and emergency reasons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38oHfzI
Strictly Come Dancing: 7 memorable moments from this series
Bill Bailey, HRVY, Maisie Smith and Jamie Laing will compete for the glitterball trophy on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mBkU6O
Covid: Ministers meet amid rising infection rates in England
The PM is "hoping to avoid" another national lockdown, but nearly 90% of hospital beds are full. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J3t22p
Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3axsJYK
Long Covid: 'I used to run, now I can walk 200 metres'
Dr Nathalie MacDermott, 38, explains how Covid-19 has affected her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38f4snS
Brexit: UK-EU trade talks enter critical 48-hour period
The EU says the "moment of truth" has arrived as disagreements with the UK over fishing rights continue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h14Mu6
Met Police officer sues over 'sexual and racist' texts
The ex-officer is suing her former colleague after he used racist and sexual language in his messages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J1AScH
Covid-19: Fake 'immunity booster' found on sale in London shops
Tests carried out for the BBC show herbal remedy Coronil offers no protection from coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KIOg6g
Graham Norton presents his final Radio 2 show after 10 years
The star is moving to Virgin Radio after a decade hosting Saturday mornings for Radio 2. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nAzyfX
Quiz of the Year, part two: What went on during lockdown?
How well do you remember the news of the past 12 months? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gZs4Rc
Microplastics, drugs and food - how jellyfish can help us
Jellyfish are being used to develop new medicines, filters for microplastics and for food. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KEY3dc
Blindian Project: Celebrating black and South Asian relationships
Blindian Project runs workshops to prepare couples for tricky family introductions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34sGGDz
North Korea: Potato propaganda is back... but what does it mean?
Why is North Korea promoting the humble spud in movies, culinary shows, and news reports? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37x6m44
Week in pictures: 12-18 December 2020
A selection of some of the most powerful images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38h4tHL
The 'ghost' silhouettes popping up in a Scottish Borders village
Residents of West Linton have seen all kinds of creatures appear since the Covid pandemic began. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38dy19c
Sir David Attenborough on Joe Biden, Christmas wrapping... and flamingos
Sir David examines how wildlife adapts to the forces of nature, such as volcanoes, in a new series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ww1o0V
Covid at Christmas: 'Chris Whitty is more popular than Britney Spears'
England's chief medical officer and his deputy Jonathan Van-Tam prove popular with shoppers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J61Hg0
My Money: 'I'm a 33-weeks' pregnant doctor'
Helen Edwards, an NHS doctor from the West Midlands in the UK takes us through her week's spending. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p9YPxN
Faith and fertility at Bethlehem's Milk Grotto
Some say the place where Mary is said to have nursed Jesus holds the power to help couples conceive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p76I7e
Employers back requirement for large firms to disclose ethnicity pay gaps
A government report seen by the BBC suggests strong support for large firms having to publish the data. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38mhjVn
Openreach creating 5,300 new jobs to speed fibre rollout
The wholesale internet division of BT has been told to speed up the rollout of ultra-fast connections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37uqqE3
'Appalling' safety at Asda buyers' former company
Packaging firm co-owned by Mohsin and Zuber Issa was prosecuted after a series of injuries from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34lFXny
Covid: Pandemic 'exposes' UK security planning gaps
The response to Covid was "inadequate" and more could have been done to prepare, a report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34nL8DE
Chef 'comes of age' to win Masterchef: The Professionals title
The winner of this year's Masterchef: The Professionals series says "it is the best feeling ever". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37wqq6F
Covid: Moderna vaccine moves closer to US approval
A panel of US experts say the Moderna vaccine should be given emergency use approval. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34q7gx9
Electric cars will leave hole in tax revenues, says Treasury
The Treasury says taxes must rise or services cut to compensate for the loss of fuel tax income. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mwnHy4
Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices
US states accuse Google of unfairly abusing monopolies to dominate new tech like voice assistants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nul7u1
Dog theft: Organised crime driving ‘epidemic’ of dog snatching
Dog theft: Organised crime driving ‘epidemic’ of dog snatching. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34mP07X
Wildfire smoke may spread infectious disease
Smoke from wildfires could be a surprising new route for the spread of microbes, experts believe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h5SbGk
Celebrating Hanukkah and tackling anti-Semitism
Young Jews have marked the festival by posting videos honouring traditions and fighting anti-Semitism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38dcltY
Quiz of the Year, part one: Can you even remember January?
How well do you remember the news of the past 12 months? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ntMq7y
US couple find 100-year-old whisky bottles hidden in walls of home
In 1920, the US banned alcohol but bootleggers went to extraordinary lengths to hide the illicit goods. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34mJwtT
US congressman Joe Cunningham opens beer to toast bipartisanship
Joe Cunningham uses his farewell speech to call on people to "listen to each other, maybe even have a beer". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ntPjFn
Coronavirus and Christmas: 'I can't wait to see my grandkids'
A family look forward to being reunited at Christmas, after being separated for 10 months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J0aVdz
Covid: How schools managed to save the Christmas nativity
Schools have found new ways of celebrating the festive period during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rabYc0
Coronavirus: Swiss count cost of surge in deaths
Swiss leaders decide on Friday whether to impose tougher measures, as deaths reach 100 a day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3asfpoR
Biden cabinet: Does this new team better reflect America?
The role of a president's inaugural cabinet goes beyond just policy - let's take a closer look. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37tXxYD
Creating animal food from a greenhouse gas
Animal feed is often transported thousands of miles so scientists are looking at new production methods. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nuQOU3
The angry pop song calling out China's domestic violence problem
Xiao Juan is the first pop song in China to openly discuss what is seen by many as a sensitive topic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KeQZV0
Long Covid: Hospital patients to get checks at six weeks
Official guidance has identified 28 common symptoms like breathlessness, dizziness and chest pain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p3eNd4
US cyber-attack: Hack of government agencies and companies poses 'grave risk'
The US cyber-security agency says thwarting the attack will be "highly complex and challenging". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3myGKIa
Covid: Sydney residents urged to stay home amid new outbreak
Residents are told to stay home as officials scramble to contain a cluster ahead of Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/389TXC6
The Papers: 'Bleakest midwinter' as Covid tiers extended
The extension of tier three Covid rules to more parts of England is the focus for many of Friday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wn61KV
Australian Open delayed by three weeks due to coronavirus pandemic
The Australian Open will start on 8 February next year after being pushed back because of the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wl3gcL
Toy deliveries to miss Christmas amid port delays
With Christmas fast approaching, popular lines including Lego, dolls and puzzles are out of stock at some toy stores. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mskrUD
Brexit trade talks with India: 'We don't duck the difficult issues'
Dominic Rabb says the UK wants a post-Brexit trade deal with India, but will also hold it accountable for human rights issues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KagwP6
Google ad practices under fire in new lawsuit
Ten US states accuse the tech firm of illegally trying to preserve its online advertising monopoly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gRnqEU
Royal Christmas card: Prince William and Kate release family photograph
Charles and Camilla also release an annual photo, showing the couple smiling in their garden. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3akHLB1
Covid: Areas in England await Covid tier changes
NHS bosses express concern about "prematurely" easing restrictions in some areas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r19tZE
Cancelling Christmas: 'They said they understood'
As infections rise, these people say they've decided to cancel their Christmas plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wmm2AF
Covid: Cancer scan backlog raises late detection fears
Waiting times grow across the UK for potentially life-saving MRI and CAT scans, figures show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h6BScp
Dancing starling spectacle solves power cut mystery in Airth
Engineers investigating the unexplained outages found they were caused by murmurations of starlings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38fyrvX
Covid: Woman discovers 'thrill' of wildlife photography in lockdown
Laura Lake now loves capturing wildlife after borrowing a camera and a zoom lens earlier this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mpd3Jx
In pictures: The beauty of toilets
Photographer Elena Heatherwick captures the stories behind them in villages in Rwanda and Madagascar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KaRgIw
Our Lives: 'It's not impossible to be happy'
BBC journalist Emma Clifford Bell visits Drumchapel, Scotland, to see how lockdown has impacted lives there. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nr4VK3
'Christmas is here again' sung by schools around the UK
Emma Hutchinson's efforts to create something positive in lockdown led to a Christmas song. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3akosb1
Dangerous cladding: 'Fire patrols at our flats cost us £500,000'
Years after flammable cladding issues emerged, more flat owners are facing costly 24-hour patrols. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p0NC2M
Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'Have I got Covid for a second time?'
Dr John Wright thought he'd had Covid in spring - but last week he tested positive. So what's going on? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37naeV3
Viola Davis: 'In my world, there are a lot of Ma Raineys'
Viola Davis on her new movie with Chadwick Boseman and how black women are represented on screen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Kd130z
How Phoebe Bridgers made one of 2020's best albums
The making of Punisher, from break-ups and primal screams to learning how to drive a tractor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3896LIU
UK and US in talks over mini trade deal
US trade chief Robert Lighthizer says he is working with Liz Truss on a deal to reduce trade tariffs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gVSNhA
Covid and vitamin D: 'Not enough evidence' for treatment
People are still advised to take a daily supplement this winter to keep bones and muscles healthy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gRcerS
China's Chang'e-5 mission returns Moon samples
A capsule lands in Inner Mongolia with the first lunar rock to be brought to Earth in 44 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3anN2Ip
Marcus Rashford's mum: 'Sometimes we didn't even have bread in the house'
Speaking publicly for the first time, Mel Maynard says sometimes she went without food so her children could eat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KBTJf6
More families 'trapped in temporary accommodation' in England
The number of people without a permanent home in England is at its highest level in 14 years, a report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mqHCyz
The Papers: PM's 'stark warning' for merry 'little' Christmas
Boris Johnson's call for a short, small celebration makes it on to most of Thursday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ahm0lR
'Large fire' at Drayton Manor theme park
No-one was injured and all animals are safe, the theme park says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38asdgC
Covid-19: Singapore migrant workers infections were three times higher
New data shows the number of infections was three times higher than previously estimated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37mVaqm
Covid: Relaxation of UK Christmas rules 'unlikely to change'
Tougher guidance about the dangers of mixing is set to be issued after a meeting of the four nations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34i22DF
Facebook to move all UK users onto US agreements
The move could allow the social media giant to avoid strict EU privacy laws being introduced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oW8OqG
MacKenzie Scott gives away $4.2bn in four months
The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been focusing on women, people of colour and food banks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37lQHUR
Gay conversion therapy: Hundreds of religious leaders call for ban
More than 370 leaders from the world's major faiths join a call to stop "harmful practices". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3afLoII
'Tier 3 has ruined our dream restaurant opening'
With sit-down dining now off the menu in much of England, restaurant owners say they're facing a difficult Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oUUtur
Rail fares to rise more than expected next year
January's planned rise is delayed until March - when prices will increase by an inflation-busting 2.6%. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mpxhTv
Great Pyramid: Lost Egyptian artefact found in Aberdeen cigar box
The 5,000-year-old piece of wood, originally found in the Great Pyramid in 1872, is said to be "hugely significant". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gNFcc8
Covid: First care home residents in Wales get vaccine
A care home pilot for the Covid jab will begin later ahead of a possible rollout before Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gQYi0R
Post-Grenfell cladding inspections find other fire risks
Hundreds of tower blocks have been discovered with faulty fire prevention measures, the BBC finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38bJLsC
Prince Harry and Meghan sign Spotify podcast deal
In a trailer, the couple promise "different perspectives" and interviews with "amazing people". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qUuvZQ
What are the Christmas Covid rules?
Laura Foster explains who you can see and how to stay safe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ISQDmd
Prato: The Italian town turning rags into new clothes
A small Italian town has built its fortune on transforming the world's old scraps into new clothes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r0VxyQ
Kangaroos can 'communicate' with humans, study finds
Their behaviour challenges a notion that such abilities come only from domestication, a study finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34gSusK
Our Lives: 'We don't have to be shooting each other'
The BBC's Fergal Keane returns to Northern Ireland to see how one community is dealing with the legacy of the Troubles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nmNCd2
Beirut explosion: The architect rebuilding families' homes for free
Joe Salloum and his team are bringing hope, and homes, back to people who live in the poorest areas of Beirut. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3niM4Rb
Historic England: Shipwreck and Selfridges on 2020 protected list
Historic England has added 423 sites to its National Heritage List in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K6s7P2
Vaccine doctors on TikTok: 'Come for the fun, stay for the science'
Meet the doctors working on vaccines and providing information about the jabs on TikTok. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gNH18Y
The Archers tackles the 'hidden' connection between disability and modern slavery
As The Archers reveal three characters kept as slaves have a learning or mental health disability, how widespread is the problem in the UK? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34etFO4
Housing: Formula for locating new homes revised after Tory backlash
Urban developments in the Midlands and north of England will now be prioritised in government U-turn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ah5emW
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: About 2.3 million children cut off from aid, UN says
The UN urges access to the region where Ethiopian government forces have been battling local fighters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p0tIF7
The Papers: 'Carry on Christmas' as PM refuses to scrap rules
The front pages focus on whether plans to ease restrictions over Christmas could be scrapped or cut. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r3iAJ8
Bosman at 25: Who has been the best free transfer?
From Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Jay-Jay Okocha - who has been the best free transfer in the 25 years of the Bosman ruling? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KrZNXa
A68a iceberg: Science mission to investigate frozen giant
Scientists will send robotic vehicles under the colossal berg drifting in the South Atlantic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37i4dJe
Covid-19 isolation 'detrimental for children' - Ofsted
Periods of repeated isolation have "chipped away" at pupils' progress pupil , says the head of Ofsted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ad3o6f
New Covid strain: How worried should we be?
Scientists will keep a close eye on this variant to see if it is a better spreader than others. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37jGFnx
Covid: Millions more face tier 3 as new strain identified
London, most of Essex and parts of Hertfordshire will enter the toughest restrictions on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3824qzq
Gay 'conversion therapy': Man given electric shocks demands apology
A university is accused of giving traumatising electric shocks in the 1970s to "cure" homosexuality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oN13mA
Joe Biden says 'will of people prevailed' after victory confirmed
The Democrat has been formally certified as the next US president by the country's electoral college. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aaB7xf
Covid: Twelve charts on how Covid changed our lives
From cancelled operations to benefit claim rises, how has the pandemic impacted peoples' lives? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oVm26K
Australia storms: Floods spark evacuation warnings for NSW towns
Some New South Wales residents are told to leave their homes, after storms batter two states. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mqAjqM
Actor Craig McLachlan cleared of indecent assault
The former Neighbours actor has consistently denied allegations raised by four women in Australia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3842nLh
Cartoonist Charlie Mackesy: 'Don't give up, the storm ends'
Cartoonist Charlie Mackesy dedicated his drawings to the people on the front line tackling Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37jFch2
Nottingham street dancer: ‘Why I dance in front of strangers’
Jamal Sterrett performs a style known as bruk up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K2wZEQ
Experiencing a lockdown world through hang gliding
Hang glider Wolfgang Siess lost his job due to coronavirus, so he started filming his flights to try and attract more people to the sport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oMFRNy
Yemen: How Covid-19 spread in a war zone
Already facing a humanitarian crisis, Yemenis have been left in the dark over the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K4d9t0
MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah
Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Kntf0L
'We'd just begun our careers - and then the pandemic hit'
The sudden lockdown in March turned the world of work upside down for millions, including the very newest, apprentices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qQA77o
Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks
Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qY1oon
A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests
Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37iIDV2
Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest
Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3adddkO
Online harms law to let regulator block apps in UK
Ofcom would also be able to fine services huge sums if it believed they had failed to protect users. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K3yIKc
'Unconscious bias training' scrapped by ministers
The government stops anti-bias training for civil servants and wants it to end across public sector. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3me5XaI
Hackney triple shooting: Man critical and two injured
Three men were rushed to hospital with "gunshot injuries" after the shooting in Hackney. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3acY82S
The Papers: 'Mutant' Covid as London 'plunged' into tier 3
A new variant of the virus and the capital going into the top level of restrictions dominates the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37km5TT
The new podcast ‘smashing the box’ of disabled feminism
An 'unsanitised' retelling of the lives of Helen Keller, Mabel Normand and Rosa May Billinghurst in a new podcast reveals their impact on modern feminism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37Xvpwc
The surprise Christmas show for an audience of one
Dundee Rep Theatre is staging individual performances of its Christmas show at the homes of lucky nominees. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34cWCKe
How clean is the air in your office?
Due to Covid, and many of us hoping to return to the office in 2021, workplace air quality is a growing concern. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gKvreE
Kenya's black market baby trade: A mother's choice
What drives a mother to sell her baby for £70? The story of a woman caught between poverty and traffickers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nhS50n
FOX NEWS: Eddie Van Halen was cremated, ashes went to son Wolf, who will scatter them in the Pacific Ocean: report
"Eddie Van Halen was cremated, ashes went to son Wolf, who will scatter them in the Pacific Ocean: report" via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3gHjo1E
FOX NEWS: Beyonce's daughter Blue Ivy is officially a Grammy nominee at age 8
"Beyonce's daughter Blue Ivy is officially a Grammy nominee at age 8" via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/349bglC
FOX NEWS: Sia says Shia LaBeouf 'conned' her into 'adulterous' relationship following FKA Twigs allegations
"Sia says Shia LaBeouf 'conned' her into 'adulterous' relationship following FKA Twigs allegations" via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3mnpyWd
Covid vaccine: GPs in England to begin offering Pfizer jab
Surgeries in more than 100 locations are receiving their first deliveries of the Pfizer jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/349S7zS
Blood donation: Rule change means more gay and bisexual men can give blood
Men who have sex with men in a long-term relationship will now be able to donate blood at any time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K0em4w
Australia storms: Wild weather lashes vast stretch of east coast
Heavy rain and huge ocean swells batter popular tourist spots, prompting hundreds of calls for help. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37Xo93q
The moment landmark hotel demolished in Virginia
The former Holiday Inn offered views of Washington DC, but was brought down without a hitch in a controlled implosion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37eTQGf
FOX NEWS: Leaked Chinese Communist Party records show CCP members employed in senior, specialist and advisory positions
"Leaked Chinese Communist Party records show CCP members employed in senior, specialist and advisory positions" via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3a5R87B
FOX NEWS: Eric Shawn: Otto Warmbier's legacy lives on
"Eric Shawn: Otto Warmbier's legacy lives on" via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2WaOBRp
Newspaper headlines: Extra time in Brexit talks for a "final push"
The ongoing Brexit talks dominate the front pages as the UK and EU agree to extend negotiations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nbjktz
What next for Arsenal as Gunners make worst start since 1974-75?
Kieran Tierney said Arsenal "deserved" to be booed off after being stunned at home by Burnley, so just how bad is the situation for the Gunners right now? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WaZanx
Selby beats O'Sullivan to retain Scottish Open title
Mark Selby retains the Scottish Open title with a commanding 9-3 win over world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan in Milton Keynes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mhQo1A
FOX NEWS: Senior government officials to be first in line for COVID vaccine
"Senior government officials to be first in line for COVID vaccine" via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2IJu1ED
FOX NEWS: Florida college basketball star who battled coronavirus over summer collapses during game
"Florida college basketball star who battled coronavirus over summer collapses during game" via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/37ZECnt
FOX NEWS: When will the US have access to COVID vaccines?
"When will the US have access to COVID vaccines?" via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/349w0cQ
FOX NEWS: UPS, FedEx begin shipping first coronavirus vaccines
"UPS, FedEx begin shipping first coronavirus vaccines" via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/34bkf5J
FOX NEWS: Gov. Cuomo bans indoor dining in New York City as coronavirus cases surge
"Gov. Cuomo bans indoor dining in New York City as coronavirus cases surge " via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3gMJ3Gf
FOX NEWS: Media blame Trump on virus
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FOX NEWS: Colorado family kicked off plane because 2-year-old refused to wear a mask
"Colorado family kicked off plane because 2-year-old refused to wear a mask" via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/383KFYc
Paolo Rossi: Italian World Cup hero's home burgled during funeral
A watch and cash are among items reported stolen from the late World Cup winner's home on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oIFNP5
Scotland care home vaccinations begin on Monday
Both staff and older residents will begin receiving the Pfizer/ BioNTech vaccine from the start of this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IJKAAv
Teenage glider pilot flies solo for first time on 14th birthday
Alex Westgate completed the flight in Leicestershire after he started training in March. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37W7TiV
Electoral College: The people who ultimately pick the US president
Members of the US Electoral College meet on Monday - but who are they? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2W89Y67
FOX NEWS: ‘We should be confident’ coronavirus pandemic will be under control by summer 2021: BioNTech CEO
"‘We should be confident’ coronavirus pandemic will be under control by summer 2021: BioNTech CEO" via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/37ejVFg
FOX NEWS: FDA approves Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
"FDA approves Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use" via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2IHmGFB
FOX NEWS: Massachusetts Restaurant Association CEO on business closures in state
"Massachusetts Restaurant Association CEO on business closures in state " via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/37ahlAb
FOX NEWS: Trump: ‘If I wasn't president you wouldn't have a vaccine for five years’
"Trump: ‘If I wasn't president you wouldn't have a vaccine for five years’" via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/37d6WDN
FOX NEWS: Those Controversial Covid Shutdowns
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FOX NEWS: Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine creator: Confident we can control coronavirus disease by summer 2021
"Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine creator: Confident we can control coronavirus disease by summer 2021 " via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/381GA6O
Abortion laws: Polish women forced abroad for terminations
Even more Polish women are seeking abortions abroad, after the procedure has been all but banned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37SO6kw
Hurricane season 2020: Is global warming making hurricanes stronger?
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most active on record - was it due to global warming? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mbubCj
Drag Race UK: The Frock Destroyers on making music in lockdown
Divina De Campo, Blu Hydrangea and Baga Chipz appeared on season one of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wg0FAN
Heritage railway decked out with 13,000 Christmas lights
A heritage railway is running special seasonal services in the run up to Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a7caTh
‘I was in prison at 20 - and a music executive by 28’
As he faced jail, the life Niyah Smith had once dreamed of looked impossible. But then came a chance to turn his fortunes around. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mezYr0
Covid vaccines: Will drug companies make bumper profits?
Governments and charities have invested billions in vaccines developed by private firms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oPnxmW
No pickers, no coffee: How Covid threatens Colombia's harvest
Labour shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic are hitting coffee growers in Colombia hard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KhAyH6
The women inspiring others in a male-dominated industry
Women who have risen to the top in the banking world share the challenges they have faced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oMWDMQ
Impressive AJ, fans return, Fury responds & Mayweather's surprise appearance
Anthony Joshua stops Kubrat Pulev in style, fans return and Floyd Mayweather's surprise appearance - how the boxing world reacted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oEpF10
Call of Duty: US and British military go head to head
Teams from the US and British forces compete for the first time to raise money for veteran charities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37cDb64
Anthony Joshua knocks out Kubrat Pulev to raise hope of Tyson Fury bout
Unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua floors Kubrat Pulev four times on his way to a knockout win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qQieWd
Newspaper headlines: 'Hours from a no deal' and Tory grandee 'fury'
The impending UK-EU trade talks deadline dominates the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gOK7tq
FOX NEWS: Dad gets huge tattoo identical to son’s birthmark on his chest
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Monkeys could be banned as pets, says government
Many of the thousands of primates kept in homes in England are said to be living in misery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/378uM3p
Covid: London's coronavirus levels rising, ONS says
But infections kept falling in most English regions as the second lockdown ended. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37QT9C8
Newspaper headlines: Christmas plans warning and 'IT chaos' hits vaccines
A call to rethink Christmas bubbles and a warning from GPs over computer systems are among the stories leading the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IEmPJU
How Saddam Hussein tried to break into the film business
Oliver Reed travelled to Iraq in the 1980s when Saddam Hussein tried to join the movie business. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gDZ69m
Covid: Homeless people in Milton Keynes left struggling for shelter
The BBC's Jon Ironmonger met rough sleepers on the streets of Milton Keynes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mdf9w1
The Balkans on film, 25 years since the Dayton Agreement
Scottish photographer Chris Leslie has worked in the region since the 1995 Dayton Agreement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oGJDrS
Week in pictures: 5 - 11 December 2020
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JZPCcx
Covid vaccine: How will the UK jab millions of people?
The logistics of delivering the biggest vaccination programme the country has ever seen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gFyqVH
The science of addiction: Do you always like the things you want?
A leading US scientist, Prof Kent Berridge, has transformed our understanding of human desire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ncr0fb
Pushbacks: Migrants accuse Greece of sending them back out to sea
Greece insists such accusations are an insult but some migrants documented their trips with GPS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3781JNE
Test and Trace: 'Tackling Covid got me a job'
Newsbeat finds out what it’s like to work for NHS Test and Trace. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37aLIX9
'I made £1,265 selling my clothes second-hand'
Resale clothing and accessories sites like Depop, Poshmark and ThredUp say activity is up due to the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3macnri
US Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed bid to overturn election
The lawsuit sought to invalidate results in four states where President Trump lost the US election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3meoFim
FOX NEWS: President Trump pressures FDA to quickly approve COVID vaccine
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FOX NEWS: Coronavirus vaccine line-jumping expected after first round is administered
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FOX NEWS: NYC restaurant owners blast return of indoor dining shutdown
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FOX NEWS: This city rejected CDC's shorter coronavirus quarantine guidelines
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FOX NEWS: ‘Cat scratch’ fever may cause human madness, study says
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FOX NEWS: COVID vaccine: Azar forecasts 100 million 'shots in arms' by March
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FOX NEWS: CDC reports uptick in child abuse-related hospitalizations amid pandemic
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FOX NEWS: Restaurateur: Cuomo 'trying to destroy our lives' with indoor dining ban
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FOX NEWS: Pediatric coronavirus patient in Los Angeles dies from MIS-C, hospital says
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FOX NEWS: Coronavirus surge leaves only 7% of ICU beds open in this state, hospital official says
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FOX NEWS: Joe Biden, Democrats dismiss questions about Hunter Biden probe
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FOX NEWS: Dad steps up at son's basketball game after audio malfunctions, sings national anthem
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FOX NEWS: Federal judge calls for greater protections after son gunned down
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FOX NEWS: John Yoo: China is a greater long-term threat to US than Russia
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FOX NEWS: Supreme Court denies stay for Brandon Bernard, who is expected to be executed Thursday
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Dame Barbara Windsor: Carry On and EastEnders actress dies aged 83
The actress was best known for her roles in EastEnders and the Carry On films. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n7Hghf
Covid in Scotland: Shops to reopen as toughest restrictions eased
Non-essential shops across much of western Scotland - including Glasgow - will open for first time in three weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gHwgVB
Climate change: Covid drives record emissions drop in 2020
The world has seen the biggest annual fall in CO2 emissions since World War Two, say researchers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n2G3rH
Hundreds of volunteers are helping to map the Great Barrier Reef
Volunteers have been asked to take and categorise thousands of photos of the Great Barrier Reef. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/376ueLJ
Covid-19: Lockdown restrictions lift across NI
Businesses such as restaurants, cafes and hotels, can reopen but "drink-only" pubs must stay shut. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/376QZyR
Charity that helped Grenfell victims 'institutionally racist', review says
A review finds the London-based Westway Trust "lost sight of the reason for its establishment". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/378zj6e
Covid testing of students finds few positive cases
First results of mass Covid testing of students report "low numbers" of positive cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39Y5ZAX
In pictures: Barbara Windsor
Actress Dame Barbara Windsor, best known for her roles in EastEnders and the Carry On films, has died aged 83. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IATTCz
Obituary: Barbara Windsor
Bubbly, blonde Carry On pin-up who became the matriarch of the Queen Vic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qOfA3e
The Papers: Prepare for 'Aussie rules' Brexit as talks stall
Boris Johnson's warning to prepare for no deal dominates the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3445xNT
FOX NEWS: Guy Fieri producing documentary about restaurants struggling during coronavirus pandemic
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FOX NEWS: Over 900 Dairy Queen customers 'pay it forward' at Minnesota drive-thru
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FOX NEWS: Cake-cutting 'hack' using wine glass goes viral: 'This is a game changer'
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FOX NEWS: Panera to offer 3 months of free unlimited coffee for new subscribers
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FOX NEWS: Florida restaurant paying employees $70K in back wages for allegedly giving tips to managers
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FOX NEWS: Indiana restaurant's missing mascot returned after 'drunken mistake'
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FOX NEWS: Nigella Lawson responds to scrutiny over her pronunciation of the word 'microwave'
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FOX NEWS: Chick-fil-A location in Ohio being sued by neighboring business over long drive-thru line
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West End actors performing on your doorstep
Professional actors can be booked to perform on doorsteps across the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37N8mUF
Dad steps in to sing national anthem when it fails to play at son's basketball game
When the US national anthem failed to play at his son's basketball match, this dad saved the day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lYu78V
FOX NEWS: Ex-presidents pledge to get COVID vaccine in hope of quelling skepticism
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FOX NEWS: House set to approve stopgap measure to avert government shutdown
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FOX NEWS: San Francisco business owner says 'fiber of San Francisco is disappearing'
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FOX NEWS: After coronavirus sickened coworkers, Kansas radiology technician slept in RV to continue treating patients
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FOX NEWS: San Francisco business owner says 'fiber of San Francisco is disappearing'
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FOX NEWS: Celebrity chef calls on Congress to move on RESTAURANTS Act
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FOX NEWS: As coronavirus numbers spike, US should 'try to keep schools open,' Fauci says
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FOX NEWS: Bennett: Science supports keeping kids in school during pandemic
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