MANNA INFINITY SOUL

Two years on, staff at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Hospital look back at the first weeks of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TNy9cKDlk

Winter Olympics: How will the Covid bubbles work?

To combat the risk of Covid, a huge army of volunteers and security staff will help implement enormous, strict separation bubbles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZcgS2R1Um

Why are UK energy prices so high?

Find out how a lack of wind and even energy demands in Russia are affecting prices in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mVgPhfBdx

The Papers: 'U-turn' on mandatory NHS staff jabs in England

Several papers report on a No 10 "policy blitz" amid ongoing speculation over Sue Gray's Partygate report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7TYaZ42NV

Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation

The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JvqKRpDB7

In Pictures: US cities clear-up after big-freeze

Some areas saw over two feet (61cm) of snow as the region was hit by the biggest storm in years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OXIl76Em4

Everton: Frank Lampard agrees to become manager

Frank Lampard finalises a two-and-a-half-year deal as Everton's new manager and is putting his backroom staff in place and working on new signings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G1M0vnJUx

Rosie Duffield: MP considers leaving Labour over 'obsessive harassment'

Rosie Duffield says the "rubbish" has been going on for years and nothing has been done to stop it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FxHKiRkhg

Bloody Sunday: 'I still miss my father, 50 years on'

Relatives of those killed in Londonderry have gathered to remember loved ones, 50 years on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HDAca4JYi

Fulham fan dies after cardiac arrest during game

A Fulham supporter has died after suffering a cardiac arrest which led to the game against Blackpool being stopped for more than 40 minutes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ry0TJxOV

Sergio Mattarella: At 80, Italy president re-elected on amid successor row

Sergio Mattarella agreed to stay on after ruling parties failed to find a compromise candidate. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3HeMuSH

Australian Open: 'Ashleigh Barty cements place as national hero with Melbourne win'

Described as the quintessential Aussie, Ashleigh Barty has ended the long wait for an Australian Open singles champion. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3AFSjWA

Freedom Convoy: Why Canadian truckers are protesting in Ottawa

The 'Freedom Convoy' is protesting vaccine mandates but police are worried about fringe elements. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jkvblzyRL

The Papers: Anger as Met probe impacts Gray partygate inquiry

Some papers report on "fury" over the police intervention in Sue Gray's inquiry into alleged No 10 parties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34k3Sqj

'Tiger King' murder-for-hire plot sentence shortened

The star of Netflix's Tiger King was convicted of hiring men to kill rival Carole Baskin in 2020 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g8wmGu

Why Germany isn't sending weapons to Ukraine

Germany's refusal to arm Ukraine has puzzled and angered some allies. Here's what's behind it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AK3IET

Downing Street parties: Sue Gray won't wait for police inquiry

Sue Gray is expected to submit her report on lockdown events at Downing Street shortly, the BBC is told. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oaiM9X

Brexit: Irish Sea border checks 'not fit for purpose'

An audit finds the system for checking agri-foods entering Northern Ireland does not comply with EU rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r9Grt1

National Insurance: What’s the new Health and Social Care tax and what will it cost me?

A new health and social care tax is being introduced in April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yQyUQl

US Supreme Court: The women in the running to replace Stephen Breyer

A Washington DC federal judge and a California Supreme Court justice are considered top contenders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ADu1MT

Ronnies and trousers: Barry Cryer's BBC moments

How Barry Cryer made us laugh on the BBC over his long performing and writing career. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g0Qla3

Man drove without licence for more than 70 years

The man, in his 80s, tells police he has been driving with no licence or insurance since he was 12. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fYQSJz

Ukraine: What sanctions could be imposed on Russia?

Western diplomats are refusing to be explicit about specific penalties to keep the Kremlin guessing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3revjv3

Dave Ryding on skiing gold: I never dreamed I'd win one

Dave "the Rocket" Ryding won Britain's first ever alpine skiing World Cup gold medal on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u2CsAg

Pam & Tommy: Lily James 'a triumph' as Pamela Anderson in new series

The former Downton Abbey actress transforms into the Baywatch star for new TV drama Pam & Tommy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r2uB3K

Forced adoption: 'My baby was taken'

Mothers like Lisa Rolland, who felt pressured to give up her baby, are being asked to tell their stories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3KL2Rbx

Covid fraud: Rishi Sunak denies writing off stolen support funds

Rishi Sunak says the government will "do everything we can" to recover billions stolen by fraudsters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tYptj7

Call for rethink of Scottish gender recognition reforms

The Equality and Human Rights Commission says "more detailed consideration" of the reforms is needed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35s1COw

Covid: Call to publish parties report in full and pet spending boom continues

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3IDrzc1

Covid in Wales: Self-isolation to be cut to five days minimum

The change will come on the same day nightclubs reopen and the rule of six in pubs is scrapped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r2Flio

Ros Atkins on... Investigating Number 10 parties

Police are investigating multiple events at Downing Street to see if Covid rules were broken. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qYQOj4

IS militants surrender as Kurdish-led forces surround Syria prison

But dozens remain holed up along with hundreds of children after six days of fierce fighting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G25hPN

Playboy 'strongly supports' women accusing Hugh Hefner

A new US docuseries describes Hugh Hefner as a "vampire" who "sucked the life" out of young girls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o08o4y

Ukraine: What is Nato and why doesn't Russia trust it?

Nato countries are trying to help Ukraine in the face of a possible Russian invasion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35prrif

Koshka Duff: Met apology to woman over language in strip search

Police apologise to an academic over the "sexist, derogatory and unacceptable" language. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fVhVp8

George Floyd: Three ex-officers face civil rights trial

Federal prosecutors allege the former officers "wilfully deprived" George Floyd of his civil rights. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3HaQ8N6

Sex trafficking: Children groomed in Romania sent to UK

BBC correspondent Jean Mackenzie finds children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nSDGtR

Nusrat Ghani: Ex-minister's claims reignite rows over Tories and Islam

The ex-minister's accusations prompt wider questions over how the party handles discrimination cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FVxcAz

How anti-social behaviour can devastate lives

BBC Panorama investigates what can happen when anti-social behaviour escalates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rJnix3

Auschwitz: Dutch tourist fined over Nazi salute at former death camp

A 29-year-old woman - who says it was a bad joke - is charged with engaging in Nazi propaganda. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33BWIhv

England beat West Indies in second T20 by one run

England dominate the majority of the second T20 against West Indies but ultimately win by just one run after some astonishing late hitting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rPKsSC

Is anti-social behaviour still seen 'as a bit of bother'?

BBC Panorama has found an important tool to help victims of anti-social behaviour is rarely used. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rLZybp

Vafaei first Iranian to win snooker ranking title

Hossein Vafaei becomes the first Iranian player to win a snooker ranking title, beating Mark Williams in the final of the Snooker Shoot Out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3KCDysf

The Papers: Russia-Ukraine tensions and No 10 police quizzed

The papers report on the partygate investigation and fears that gas prices might rise if Russia invades Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3KCFKzZ

Officer hit by motorbike going wrong way on M25 airlifted to hospital

A police officer is airlifted to hospital following the crash, while a 26-year-old man is arrested. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Is7W6M

John Lewis says it is wrong to cut sick pay for unjabbed staff

Unlike rivals, the retailer says all staff get full sick pay regardless of vaccination status. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3KEnS83

Sublime Ziyech strike helps Chelsea beat Tottenham for third time in three weeks

Two second-half goals, including a brilliant strike from Hakim Ziyech, help Chelsea beat Tottenham for the third time in three weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32nV16C

The Papers: Partygate probe and Whitehall return to office row

The papers report on the inquiry into alleged parties at Downing Street and an MP's claim she lost a ministerial post due to her "Muslimness". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32naIuD

German navy chief resigns over Ukraine comments

Kay-Achim Schönbach said the idea that Russia wanted to invade Ukraine was nonsense. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rNMy5s

England routed by West Indies in first T20

England's batting woes cross formats and continents as they are routed by West Indies in the first T20 international in Barbados. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r1cqeZ

Anoosheh Ashoori: Iranian-Briton to start hunger strike in prison

The 67-year-old engineer from London hopes the strike will bring attention to those unfairly held in Iran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/341PNOo

Briton confirmed dead and one injured in Thailand, amid attack reports

The second man was taken to hospital following an incident in Kanchanaburi, the Foreign Office says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Al9nBe

Jean-Jacques Savin: French adventurer dies crossing Atlantic Ocean

Jean-Jacques Savin, who was 75, had previously made the voyage in a large barrel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rDN5Xj

Covid: Some learners face 10-month wait for driving test

A shortage of examiners means some learners face eight-hour round trips to do their practical exam. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fNMTPS

Gabby Petito: Boyfriend of blogger 'responsible' for her murder

Brian Laundrie admitted in a journal to killing Gabby Petito during a cross-country trip, says the FBI. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33FWLZl

Afghan women taken from their homes after speaking out

The BBC searches for an Afghan woman removed from her home after protesting against Taliban rule. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fOnwxc

Carlow body: Inquiry after 'dead man' brought into post office

Reports suggest a deceased pensioner was "propped up by two men" who tried to claim his pension. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AnOF3q

A1(M) crash: Woman critical after car plunges from bridge

The Vauxhall Astra went through a barrier and landed on its roof when it plunged onto the A1 (M). from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tVzY6u

Five slices of Meat Loaf: Iconic moments on the BBC

He'd do anything for fun... Watch our highlights from Meat Loaf's many BBC appearances over the decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rBpYN3

Do Ukrainians and Russians believe a full-scale war is possible?

Amid growing fears of a Russian invasion, BBC correspondents gauge the public mood in Kyiv and Moscow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tObP1K

Covid vaccinations: Anti-vaxers use 'crime number' to try to halt jabs

Police say the number merely acknowledges an allegation - not that a crime has been committed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FPqxb9

Peloton shares dive on report of production pause

The firm's shares fell more than 20% as investors worry that demand for its pricey exercise machines is waning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nIvMDu

Rare twin elephants born in Kenya

Twins account for only 1% of elephant births, with the last known birth recorded in 2006. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AkzLLj

Pastor Mick: Duke and Duchess show support for Burnley charity

Prince William and Catherine visit a Burnley charity set up during the pandemic to help those in need. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tKI9CA

Lone women drivers are top priority, says AA after tweet backlash

The firm came under fire after it told a customer it did not put calls from lone women drivers first. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FLYXLW

Paris Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton shows Virgil Abloh's last collection

The French fashion house pays tribute to its late artistic director during Paris Fashion Week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rE2yH1

Teen becomes youngest woman to fly solo around the world

Zara Rutherford, 19, has arrived back in Belgium after her five-month journey over 52 countries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33CCNPl

Roeburndale bridge collapse: Partner pays tribute to victim

Brian Harwood, 73, was among 11 people travelling in a vehicle and trailer that fell into a river. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qKwjH2

Bergwijn's astonishing injury-time double snatches Spurs victory at Leicester

Steven Bergwijn scores two injury-time goals as Tottenham snatch an incredible win at Leicester in a thrilling finish. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FCECIR

Christian Wakeford's long walk to defection

The MP's journey from the Tories to Labour follows ideological doubts and a lengthy wooing process. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Agh8bv

'We hope that she's doing OK' - leading players call for information on Peng's wellbeing

Victoria Azarenka, Naomi Osaka and Ashleigh Barty call for more information on Chinese player Peng Shuai's wellbeing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qIBgQt

Unilever says it will not increase £50bn bid for rival

Consumer goods giant Unilever says it will not sweeten its bid for the healthcare arm of GlaxoSmithKline. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qI8sHW

Afcon 2021: Ghana dumped out by debutants Comoros

Ghana suffer a humiliating group-stage exit at the Nations Cup as the four-time champions are beaten 3-2 by debutants Comoros. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Kz5wW3

Team GB gymnasts join defibrillator campaign

Becky and Ellie Downie have joined a defibrillator campaign after their brother suffered a cardiac arrest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32b1xxr

Ashling Murphy: 'Community is needed to overcome such evil'

Mourners say "nothing is going to be the same again" after the killing of Ashling Murphy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FDmn63

Texas synagogue siege: Teens held in UK released without charge

Greater Manchester Police say the pair, who were detained in south Manchester, have not been charged. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3KfGrz0

Mobile firms agree another 5G delay at US airports

Airlines have pushed for postponement, saying risks from 5G will force them to cancel flights. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33M5BV4

Plastic crisis needs binding treaty, report says

Pollution from plastics is a global emergency in need of a robust UN treaty, according to a report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FDdn0I

The papers: Cummings claims PM lied, and energy bills warning

A mix of stories lead Tuesday's newspaper front pages, including the latest on the No 10 parties row. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3IjWHxn

Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK sending weapons to defend Ukraine, says defence secretary

The defence secretary says he is sending short-range anti-tank missiles amid Russian invasion fears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3519g27

Women's safety: 'I begged the bus driver to let me travel home safely'

A disabled woman calls for a greater understanding of female safety after she "begged" a bus diver to let her travel home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rK27Lt

Braintree missing cat found after owner hears meow on vet's phone

Barnaby's owner recognises his distinctive meow while on the phone to her vet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FwFyyp

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Why Brussels fears Europe is 'closest to war' in decades

Fears are rising over Russia's plans to shake up the region, writes BBC Europe editor Katya Adler. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/325E0xI

Ruth Davidson had mental health concerns over leader role

The former Scottish Tory leader said she almost did not stand as leader, fearing her mental health history would be revealed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Kk1MaL

Funeral costs drop for first time in 18 years

A report says the cost fell by 3.1% but the cheapest type of funeral - a direct cremation - rose in price. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FEe6yJ

The Papers: PM quizzed on parties as he battles 'to save skin'

Reports of measures Boris Johnson is taking in a bid to hold onto his premiership dominate Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tybCQ9

Britain's most dangerous roads

Panorama has investigated the roads that kill a jumbo jet's worth of people every three months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Iewpw7

Covid vaccine: Your concerns answered

BBC Reality Check answers your vaccine concerns - from pregnancy fears to production speed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Fz6de9

Energy bills: 'It feels like I'm sleeping outside'

People tell of their struggles to cope, with energy bills set to soar by more than £700 this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tvcpRR

'Everton owner Moshiri gambled big time on Benitez - and lost'

BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at Rafael Benitez's almost seven-month reign as Everton boss and what next for the club. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3I4DGyC

Cladding crisis: Norwegian wealth fund urged to pressure firms and builders

Grenfell survivors have asked a huge public fund to have 11 firms "resolve" buildings' fire safety defects. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3KhflaY

Nino Cerruti: Italian fashion great dies aged 91

The celebrated designer and businessman once said: "I have always dressed the same person, myself." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3frZc43

‘It’s hard to see how Benitez survives’ - is Norwich defeat one too many for Everton boss?

Under pressure in person, online and on air, how long can Rafael Benitez stay in control of a downwardly mobile Everton? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GzNwbk

Aston Villa 2-2 Manchester United: Philippe Coutinho scores on debut to rescue point for hosts

Philippe Coutinho scores on his Aston Villa debut to earn Steven Gerrard's side a point at home to Manchester United. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34JCnXs

Novak Djokovic: Court to decide player's Australian Open fate

Judges will hear the player's appeal against his visa being revoked on grounds of public interest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GxrAh3

Prince Andrew: Ruthless royals move to limit the damage

The Royal Family has tried to distance itself from the allegations facing Prince Andrew. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fsKzxE

The Papers: PM in 'last chance saloon' as he 'plots fightback'

Fallout from the latest allegations of parties at Downing Street during lockdown dominate the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ing88z

Downing Street party: Minister who lost babies in pandemic criticises Boris Johnson

Pensions minister Guy Opperman says Boris Johnson's behaviour is not acceptable and he needs to change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zXl94B

Ex-supermarket boss Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover dies at 94

The company's current chief executive described John Sainsbury as a "shopkeeper to his core". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3KaOn4H

US fugitive who faked death found alive in Glasgow

Nicholas Rossi, using the alias Arthur Knight, was arrested in hospital while being treated for Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rimzTk

South Korea: The celebrity tattooist criminalised for his art

Doy is one of South Korea's most famous tattoo artists, but also a criminal for doing his job. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34Qgo1e

Africa Cup of Nations is 'a sign of representation' for UK fans

As the Africa Cup of Nations returns, Newsbeat speaks to fans supporting their home nations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34DvN4L

The 'green' row over the UK's largest renewable power plant

The UK's wood-burning Drax power plant hopes to expand but faces questions on its green credentials. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3foN1VS

Dutch King Willem-Alexander retires coach amid slavery row

Critics say the carriage depicts an image that celebrates the Netherlands' slave-owning past. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tyoBBg

Boris Johnson's staff accused of more rule-breaking parties inside No 10

Downing Street does not deny reports two events took place on the eve of the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3foUMed

London 'hitman' on trial over plot to kill Pakistani activist in Netherlands

Muhammad Gohir Khan is accused of agreeing to kill a Pakistani military critic for £100,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zWCNp4

Berney Arms: The hamlet that has all but disappeared

What does the future hold for an isolated hamlet surrounded by marshland in Norfolk? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3I4NYir

Chelsea make light work of Spurs to reach EFL Cup final

Antonio Rudiger's header makes sure of Chelsea's place in the EFL Cup final as they beat Tottenham 1-0 on the night to complete a 3-0 aggregate win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Kd7paL

The people using YouTube to pay for their French chateau

How chateaux owners are using advertising revenues from social media posts to earn a living. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rgT1W0

A trade deal with India in 2022 would be a big prize

The UK is starting ambitious negotiations with India, but that won't solve the problems with its overall trade strategy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tnmCQv

Will Smith boosts Oscar hopes with Screen Actors Guild nomination

The actor is nominated for a Screen Actors Guild award for playing Venus and Serena Williams' father. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GqoR96

South Africa's 'King Khoisan' arrested over cannabis plants at president's office

Protesters planted the cannabis in a vegetable garden near the South African president's workplace. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33vFSA7

Virginia Giuffre: What we know about Prince Andrew's accuser

What we know about the woman who has accused the British royal of sexual assault. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3I47cET

'I blew up like a huge balloon, it was terrifying'

Piotr Pokrzywnicki discovered that he had kidney failure after his whole body became swollen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r8iZuL

'He was like a lighthouse' - Sidney Poitier's daughter posts moving tribute

"I know people know he was good, but I don't think they know the depth of his goodness." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nmsqpp

Prince Charles commissions Holocaust survivor portraits

Seven survivors of the Holocaust are recorded in paintings to go on show at Buckingham Palace. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ffrP4u

The 52-year-search for a missing girl

On 12 January 1970, a British toddler disappeared from Fairy Meadow beach in NSW, Australia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zMWHmt

The struggle to keep open London's 'friendliest stables'

How £1m was raised to save a stables helping disabled young people ride, groom and be around horses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3I2iPw5

In pictures: British tank soldiers' final year in Germany

Tobias Wilkinson spent a year documenting the Queen's Royal Hussars before their return home in 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fiaKXH

Ukrainians wait as Russia faces off with the West

What Ukrainians think about the conflict threatening their country, as Russia and the West meet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zSA3cb

Ros Atkins on... Lockdown parties at No 10

The PM faces uproar about parties held at Downing Street when Covid-19 lockdown rules were in place. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r87ovY

BBC boss says personal error to blame for Alan Dershowitz interview

Director-general Tim Davie says a lack of "due diligence" was to blame when Alan Dershowitz was booked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3K5NMB2

Covid: Quebec to impose health tax on unvaccinated Canadians

The unvaccinated represent 15% of the population, but over half of all hospital admissions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3347OLV

RSV: Parents should be alert to symptoms of common winter virus

As with Covid, most children have mild symptoms but a small number need hospital treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fhhogW

The papers: Is the party over for PM and 'contempt for victims'

The newspapers question Boris Johnson's future following the drinks event at No 10 during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r3l8I4

Sacked belly-dancing teacher sparks Egypt debate over women's rights

Aya Yousef was sacked and divorced after she was filmed moving to music at a work social event. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rbcV4F

No 10 staff intervened to stop Downing Street events

One former insider tells the BBC drinks on 20 May "lowered the bar" for later events to take place. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zMzDnR

Serbian PM comments on Djokovic PCR test

Ana Brnabić says it would be a clear rule breach if Novak Djokovic was out after a positive Covid test. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Gm3Z2R

Covid: Welsh word cwtch used in Parliament for first time

The word means hug or cuddle and made its Commons debut in a question to Boris Johnson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3HPXy8s

EastEnders starts filming on troubled new £87m Albert Square set

The BBC soap has been criticised for going way over budget and schedule. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/334jYo2

How Magawa the rat was trained to detect mines

A rat which helped locate more than a 100 landmines in Cambodia has died at the age of eight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r6pXAB

PTSD: Ex-soldier builds castle as mental health rehab space

Mike Allen created the space as a "coping mechanism" and to help others with mental health issues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Gjmkh2

Maya Angelou: Poet is first black woman on US quarter

The civil rights activist and writer is the first in a series of US women honoured on the US quarter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qbxvTs

Why I went from being an actor to a clowndoctor

Scots actor Carmen Pieraccini says her most rewarding role is being a clowndoctor for sick children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qaYyyc

Petrol prices: Are we paying too much at the pump?

Fuel retailers face calls to reduce prices, as the cost of living rises from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/336Dj7V

NHS staff: 'We're doing the absolute best we can'

A young frontline paramedic and doctor on the pressures of omicron on their work right now. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r4jFl0

The controversy of wood pellets as a green energy source

Wood pellets are touted as a 'green' way to make electricity, but many reject these claims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r8vFSo

'Fans had no idea what was going on' - but Gerrard refuses to blame VAR for Villa's FA Cup exit

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard accepted VAR's decision to rule out an equaliser for his side, but many watching the FA Cup defeat to Manchester United from home were left confused. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zLHd1K

#NoSpendJanuary: Can it really be done?

Every year, the hashtag #nospendjanuary is seen on social media - but how literally do people take it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zLo3sZ

The papers: 'Downing It Street' and pressure grows to cut isolation

News that people were invited to a Downing Street garden party during lockdown leads most of the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FjccU1

Man gets genetically-modified pig heart in world-first transplant

David Bennett, 57, is doing well three days after surgery, doctors in Baltimore, Maryland, say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t98l9U

Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Celebration plans unveiled by Buckingham Palace

Parties, pageantry and a four-day bank holiday weekend are among plans to mark the Queen's 70-year reign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q7Wkj5

Huge fossilised ‘sea dragon’ found in Rutland reservoir

The creature lived more than 90 million years ago and its remains were found poking out of the mud. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3naFYEk

'They looted everything': Counting the cost of Kazakh protests

Violent protests have left Kazakhstan stunned and angry, the BBC's Abdujalil Abdurasulov finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zJxw3T

India begins booster shots as Covid-19 cases surge

Frontline workers and vulnerable adults will get booster jabs as the country battles a spike in cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zIelYl

Bob Saget: US actor and comedian found dead aged 65

The Full House star was found dead in his hotel room in Orlando, where he was on tour, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n9QOdT

Virgin and O2 users to not face EU roaming charges

Virgin Media O2 says it will not reintroduce fees for mobile data use and calls in EU countries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r0Ab5q

Paralympic swimmer Will Perry 'sick to death' of dwarfism abuse

A Paralympic swimmer calls for people's support to end the ridiculing of people with dwarfism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34FfAfH

Cost of living: 'I do struggle to pay my bills'

"Fuel prices have increased, food prices have increased, rents have increased," says a retired teacher. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r0B1z6

Air pollution: Delhi's smog problem is rooted in India's water crisis

Years of ill-conceived farming practices have contributed to India's worsening air pollution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f6WqRJ

Calls to male sexual abuse helpline double in 2021

Demand for support through a helpline for male survivors of sexual abuse grew by 110% last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zIJkUo

The AI software that could turn you in to a music star

Artificial intelligence is now smart enough to write tracks that earn streaming service royalties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GeI1Pf

Gloucestershire course helps ex-offenders start fitness career

A college is helping former offenders and recovering addicts achieve qualifications in the fitness industry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r56ikq

The Papers: 'Living with Covid' plan and 5 day isolation support

Several of Monday's papers carry reports on how the UK might navigate the next phase of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3HMSmSX

Covid in schools: 'Fresh air will help stop the spread'

Classroom windows are open this winter in line with Covid advice to keep England's schools ventilated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r55qMG

New York fire: At least 19 killed in apartment block blaze

There were nine children among the fatalities in the fire, which took hold on Sunday in the Bronx. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G6U80K

Scala dei Turchi: Sicily's famed cliffs streaked red by vandals

Sicily's Scala dei Turchi are visited by thousands of tourists every year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G6S2Oq

Afcon Cameroon 2022: Playing football in the shadow of a rebellion

Africa's top football tournament is about to start in Cameroon, despite a bitter four-year conflict. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n8u91I

The Ashes: Watch the best shots from Zak Crawley's half-century against Australia

Watch the best shots from Zak Crawley's impressive half-century on day five of the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t9mbJb

The Ashes: Cameron Green dismisses impressive Zak Crawley for 77

England lose the impressive Zak Crawley for 77 as he is trapped lbw by Cameron Green as Australia chase victory on day five of the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34nY6UG

NFL play-offs: Which teams can qualify on final day of regular season?

Three play-off spots and crucial post-season seedings - BBC Sport's guide to what's at stake on the final day of the NFL's regular season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Gfcb5a

The Papers: 'End of free lateral flow tests' and 'stop mass jabs'

Sunday's front pages carry reports on what the future of living with Covid might start to look like. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3JQHMMt

Ashley Cole: Police investigate racist abuse towards ex-England defender at Swindon

Police are investigating racist abuse that was directed at ex-England defender Ashley Cole at Swindon's FA Cup clash with Manchester City. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qYySnt

'I can't even imagine so many deaths'

Health and Science Reporter Laura Foster tries to help us understand the impact Covid-19 has had on the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f6N7B8

Alice Byrne: Family plea over Portobello woman missing since New Year's Day

Police Scotland said Alice Byrne, 28, was last seen leaving a friend's flat in Portobello a week ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zB970u

The Ashes: Jack Leach bowls Steve Smith for 23

Jack Leach bowls Australia's Steve Smith for 23 to take his second wicket on day four of the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3HFhUkO

The Ashes: Mark Wood removes Marnus Labuschagne and then takes a selfie with some fans

Mark Wood claims his second wicket of the day by removing Marnus Labuschagne and then poses for a picture with some fans on day four of the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tfJBfY

The Ashes: Mark Wood removes David Warner early as he edges to substitute wicketkeeper Ollie Pope

Mark Wood removes David Warner early in Australia's second innings as he edges to substitute wicketkeeper Ollie Pope on day four of the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n8cOpn

Covid-hit Man City cruise past Swindon in FA Cup

Covid-19-hit Manchester City brush aside League Two Swindon Town to reach the FA Cup fourth round. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3JMBwWh

Denmark frees suspected pirates in dinghy in Gulf of Guinea

The suspects had been detained at sea in the Gulf of Guinea in November. A fourth remains in custody. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eZjWzR

Covid: I'm unvaccinated and can't get fertility treatment

The Scottish government has deferred IVF treatment for unvaccinated women over Omicron concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31BZv9j

Cladding: More flat owners to be freed from bills

Developers to be told to pay for removal of cladding in lower-height buildings, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f3elsw

'A steely determination never to back down'

We look back on the career of Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win a best actor Oscar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3F4U0gU

Munich: Edge of War gives Neville Chamberlain a makeover

The Jeremy Irons and George MacKay film re-examines the events leading up to World War Two. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3HIMMkE

The Ashes: Ben Stokes hits a half-century - best shots

With some luck on his side, Ben Stokes battles through injury to reach a half-century on day three of the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3HGp7Rz

The Ashes: Stokes survives as ball hits off stump but bails remain on

Ben Stokes somehow survives as Cameron Green's delivery thuds into off stump but the bails remain planted on day three of the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G7w9yG

Myanmar coup: The doctors and nurses defying the military

Many healthcare workers have refused to work in state hospitals and are now operating underground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3HM2ZFJ

The Papers: '1.2m more face 40p tax' and 'Prisoner Djokovic'

The papers report concerns about a looming cost of living crisis and the latest twist for Novak Djokovic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3JMrqoe

Ros Atkins on... Djokovic in immigration detention

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the twists and turns of the row over the tennis star's cancelled visa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t92Xn5

The man who ran all of Glasgow's 6,000 streets

Michael Shanks has run 6,000 Glasgow streets but says he is more of an explorer than an athlete. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eWvjbP

Ukraine crisis: EU looks for role in Russian row with West

Tensions flare over eastern Ukraine and European leaders fear being frozen out of US-Russia talks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34g9uSw

Caviar sales soar as more people get a taste for posh fish eggs

Global producers of caviar say that demand has soared since the first lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EY9R0O

China: Is it burdening poor countries with unsustainable debt?

China has become a big lender to poorer countries, and there's been criticism of its approach. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nm2gTZ

Novak Djokovic: Australia cancels top tennis player's visa

Australia's leader says "no one is above the rules" when it comes to the country's border policies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EXzGya

Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers call for retrial over juror comments

A juror at the trial said he shared his own experience of sexual abuse to sway other jurors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/331lXsK

The Papers: 'Colston four walk free' and 'go with your flow'

The papers report the decision of a Bristol jury to clear four protesters who toppled a statue last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3JKXd8R

PMQs: Labour's Angela Rayner steps up call for 5% energy bill VAT cut

Angela Rayner says rising living costs are hitting families hard, but the PM insists help is available. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pWp0LT

Grammy Awards 2022: Omicron postpones music's biggest night

A new date for the music industry celebration in Los Angeles will be announced soon, organisers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32KB1vf

Snowbound in Virginia traffic for over 10 hours

One passenger's harrowing journey after heavy snowfall paralysed miles of highway in Virginia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3JTuqiP

Can a solar-power fridge get more people vaccinated?

A fridge designed for areas with no electricity is now helping dispense Covid vaccines in Kenya. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FVibQf

Sound of 2022: Wet Leg 'started a band for fun, now it's doing really well'

Isle of Wight indie-pop duo Wet Leg finish second on the BBC Sound of 2022 new music list. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EVaEQ9

The Papers: 'Ride the wave' and 'testing rules to be relaxed'

The papers cover the PM's hope that England can avoid more restrictions and plans to ease staff shortages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qQp3Io

Kazakhstan unrest: State of emergency declared after fuel protests

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declares a two-week state of emergency including curbs on movement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/333O3Dv

Covid: Critical incidents declared over staff shortages

Norfolk's health care system is placed on the highest alert as other health trusts raise the alarm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qOTui3

Oo Antava: Why a song calling out men is under fire for sleaze

A new hit song which claims to subvert the male gaze is accused of, in fact, objectifying women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FRhp6I

How my pregnancy led to a life-changing diagnosis

Helena Merriman was diagnosed with otosclerosis, which causes hearing loss, after her second child was born. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eNj0Pi

'I was a heroin addict - now I'm guarding Buckingham Palace'

How a heroin addict got himself off drugs to become a Scots Guard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/330HlOD

Elizabeth Holmes: Theranos founder convicted of fraud

A jury found the Silicon Valley ex-CEO guilty on four of 11 counts after seven days of deliberations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pSnb2C

The Papers: NHS staffing 'crisis' and 'secret' Epstein deal

The front pages focus on Covid's impact on the NHS and a 2009 deal between Epstein and Virginia Giuffre. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32TX1Ds

Wright beat Smith in thriller to win second world darts title

Scotsman Peter Wright overcomes England's Michael Smith 7-5 to win his second PDC World Darts Championship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EQMZQE

Kunal Kamra: The comedians under fire from Hindu nationalists

Kunal Kamra and Munawar Faruqui talk to the BBC about having shows cancelled in the face of right-wring ire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ESC5tD

Can fitness apps be as effective as a personal trainer?

A growing number of fitness apps use artificial intelligence software to personalise workouts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sRiish

Memorial: Russia’s civil rights group uncovering an uncomfortable past

Memorial, one of the oldest civil rights groups in Russia, was uncovering uncomfortable truths for the authorities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3JDxZtk

How Falklands War and rugby led to 40-year friendship

How Argentine prisoner of war and his Welsh guard struck an unlikely friendship on a mutinous ship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zgnQ0N

Sound Of 2022: Lola Young's slow-burning anthems are bubbling over

After recording the John Lewis Christmas song, Lola Young's smouldering songs are aimed at the top. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FTERjN

Books 2022: A pick of what's coming up

Love reading? We're here with a taste of new titles you might want on your wishlist. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3425sNE

Brown 'no longer a Buc' after walking off in middle of NFL game

Wide receiver Antonio Brown is "no longer" with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after dramatically walking out of their game at the New York Jets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3HoxnFM

MOTD2 analysis: 'Goal of the season contender' - How Kovacic scored his 'unbelievable' goal

Match of the Day 2's Mark Chapman, Jermaine Jenas and Alan Shearer look at the "individual brilliance" of Mohamed Salah and Mateo Kovacic, who both scored during Chelsea and Liverpool's 2-2 draw. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sPO4pD

The Papers: 'Backlash' at masks in schools and NHS staffing 'crisis'

Several front pages report on the impact of coronavirus on schools and staff shortages in the NHS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/343Q6YP

Emily in Paris: Ukraine complains over Kiev character stereotype

Ukraine's culture minister has described the portrayal of a character from Kiev as 'insulting'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FNxkmD

Nothing in data to support new curbs in England - ministers

But a senior doctor urges action to bring case numbers down as hospitals cope with staff absences. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32MxGvk

Scots pupils urged to get second jabs before new term

Drop-in appointments will open from Monday for 12 to 15-year-olds as vaccination capacity increases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zhQeiT

Dogs trained to sniff out high risk animal imports

The dogs can detect products that carry a risk of diseases such as African swine fever or foot and mouth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3HvOZPY

BBC Sound of 2022: Colourful rapper Central Cee kicks off the countdown

The west Londoner scored a top 10 album in 2021 and is up for three Brit Awards. Here's why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qJ6K7V

Light pollution: Parkour group saving energy by turning off city lights

A group of young men are using their gymnastic abilities to reduce the impact of light pollution in their hometown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EKEI0S

Climate change: Living by coal tip leaves family fearing rain

Phil Thomas has even thought about which way to run "if something starts pouring down the hill". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31fcsWe

Weight loss transformation for army veteran with PTSD

An ex-soldier from Cannock loses eight stone after running helped his mental health crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32PumiP

In the footsteps of the women who escaped a Nazi death march

When Gwen Strauss' great-aunt revealed she had led nine women in an escape from a Nazi death march in 1945, Gwen decided to retrace their steps. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qF6RkX

2022 sporting calendar: Big events from Winter Olympics to the World Cup

The Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Women's Euros and the men's World Cup are just some of the big events taking place in 2022. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sKgRfj

‘The doctors came and I had to tell my father he was dying’

Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3etHv3S

Covid: Pupils to wear face masks in class to tackle Omicron

The move aims to address concerns about schools remaining open for face-to-face learning this coming term. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3JAKYMg

Victim Support: My daughter was murdered - sharing my grief helps others

Radio 4 Today guest editor Mina Smallman, whose daughters were murdered last year, focuses on Victim Support. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qx3rAA

ARFID: 'My son's not a picky eater; he's scared of food'

Families say they face accusations of bad parenting over their children's little-known condition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sOzhvy

TV lookahead: 22 highlights to look out for in 2022

A Lord of the Rings series, a Pamela Anderson movie, and a new Doctor Who are all coming next year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32xokTS

The mystery of the home where the Queen was born

Where was the original site of the house where the Queen was born? And was it bombed in the war? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EvW01n

California's fires threaten to ravage mighty sequoia forests

The fierce fires devastating California threaten its ancient forest of giant sequoia trees. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32xnTJO

French ban on plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables begins