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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day four

The EU is sending arms to Ukraine and banning Russian flights. Here's what you need to know after Day Four of the war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GoJaFrO

Ukraine invasion: Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert

The president blames "unfriendly" Western actions towards Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IDnEmNS

Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to win Carabao Cup

Liverpool beat Chelsea 11-10 on penalties to win the Carabao Cup after a breathless final ended in a goalless draw at Wembley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/69oDTsg

Eddie Redmayne and Lily Allen win WhatsOnStage theatre awards

The "brilliance and resilience" of British theatre is celebrated at the WhatsOnStage awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xMOKkiA

Ukraine conflict: Settled Ukrainians relatives able to come to UK

Boris Johnson tells a church congregation the UK will not "turn our backs in Ukraine's hour of need". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mGUC8I

Glasgow's homeless given free haircuts

A barber from Bearsden has been cutting the hair of homeless people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LqY1JkU

Ukraine conflict: Ukrainians fighting heroically, says Boris Johnson

The PM says countries must do everything to change the heavy odds Ukraine faces against Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BLUiZXj

Swift payments crackdown on Russia edges closer

Germany, the main opponent of excluding Russia from the Swift banking system, now says it favours curbs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OyrXMAg

Queen cancels diplomatic reception on advice of Foreign Office

The reception with diplomats would have been the monarch's first engagement since her positive Covid test. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F3zCJ72

Ukraine conflict: Thousands of people try to force their way onto a train to Poland

Fergal Keane described the scenes from a packed platform, as a mother and child are caught in the crush. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s2gUWLC

Ukraine conflict: Children on their own, parents stay behind

Mothers and grandmothers lead their children into the unknown as men aged 18 - 60 must stay behind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RFXAEIG

Zelensky: The comedian president who is rising to the moment

Ukraine's president had no experience of politics when when elected in 2019, but has emerged as a convincing war leader. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WBm74Tj

Roman Abramovich gives trustees Chelsea 'stewardship'

Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich says he is "giving trustees of Chelsea's charitable foundation the stewardship and care" of the club. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4VkabgR

The Papers: Battle for Kyiv as 'Russian forces descend'

Saturday's papers are dominated by reports of Ukrainians defending their country from Russian troops. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4qHpnxj

IT problems causing BA cancellations and delays at Heathrow

BA apologises to customers for what it said had been a "very difficult week". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7dT5sa8

Ukraine conflict: UK intelligence fears ‘bloody and brutal’ war

The greater the resistance Russia faces the more severe its retaliation is likely to be, Whitehall fears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8YJTuaw

Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day two

Fighting continues in Ukraine on the second day of Russia's invasion. Here's what you need to know. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lDHcLMT

Ukraine: Who is not on the UK sanctions list?

Some Russian individuals and companies have been sanctioned by the US but not the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hvXRHgB

Ukraine conflict: BP under pressure to sell stake in Russian firm

The oil giant's boss is warned of UK government concerns about its "overexposure to Russian interests". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fVELZr

Ukraine: Woman confronts armed Russian soldier

The woman angrily asks the soldier, seen holding a large machine gun, why he has come to the city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ma4qWpn

The Papers: 'A dark day for Europe' as Putin invades

The papers see echoes of World War Two and its aftermath as Russia launches an assault on Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eCuh8GB

Ex-police officers guilty in George Floyd death

Tou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were convicted of denying George Floyd his civil rights. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vIr3VcQ

Ukraine invasion: Is this a new Cold War, asks John Simpson

Vladimir Putin might turn Russia back to the days of the USSR, our world affairs editor writes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QhkV2E5

Ukraine conflict: Many misleading images have been shared online

Social media users have posted false and misleading videos and images as Russia invades Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D65goQv

Boris Johnson wrong on jobs claim, says statistics watchdog

The UK Statistics Authority says the number of those in work is fewer than before the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nwEmd0g

Ukraine crisis: Warning UK energy bills could top £3,000 a year

The conflict in Ukraine could push the energy price cap to £3,238 a year from October, a report warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SJyLxGh

Life may actually flash before your eyes on death - new study

Scientists - who "accidentally" made the first ever recording of a dying brain - saw startling results. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T42Qfhv

Parliament restoration: Report warns of increasing costs

A study says works could cost billions more if MPs stay put - but many of them oppose moving out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qzWXoYd

Atletico Madrid 1-1 Manchester United: Anthony Elanga's late goal boost visitors' hopes of Champions League progression

Anthony Elanga's late equaliser boosts Manchester United's hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League as they fight back to draw at Atletico Madrid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B41P23c

Ukraine crisis: The Brits trying to get family out of the country

As tensions escalate, some UK citizens are desperately trying to get their families to safety. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7926Qbd

Mothers who helped uncover the biggest NHS maternity scandal

Next month, a report will be published into one of the biggest scandals in the history of the NHS - why were so many failures allowed to happen? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GxJZtPR

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Ticket ballot to open for palace concert

George Ezra is the first performer on the line-up for the Platinum Party at the Palace on 4 June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e0wmRrt

Burnley FC football fan 'gobsmacked' by lift plea response

Burnley fan Christopher Coxhead, who has Parkinson's disease, appealed for help getting to matches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5OQhIDK

Ros Atkins on... key moments in Russia's military build-up

Ros Atkins looks at the key moments of Russia's military build-up in the Ukraine crisis so far. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J5tnpMF

Newspaper headlines: 'War threat grows' and 'punish Putin harder' call

The front pages are dedicated to the escalating Ukraine conflict and sanctions against Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oGbz7N8

Extra blood test could help spot heart-attack death risk

Testing suspected heart attack patients for the C-reactive protein could save lives, experts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BvyAH1R

Lost dog survives stormy days on mountains

Molly the springer spaniel is home, thanks to some ham, after going missing during Storm Franklin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ewYUOk8

Ukraine: Putin tells Russia's spy chief to speak plainly

Russian president presses Sergei Naryshkin during a meeting with top security officials. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ORhfF6q

Boots to sell £6 Covid tests ahead of rule change

Four-packs of lateral flow tests will be on sale for £17 from Wednesday despite free tests remaining until 1 April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bcsoxpV

Ant and Dec in drag: 'This will change LGBTQ+ children's lives'

Dec's make-up artist says seeing drag on a family TV show will do wonders for LGBTQ+ representation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6dJzcWM

Nicola Sturgeon to unveil plans for living with Covid

The first minister wants to "strike the right balance" between normal life and controlling the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/orgV5vK

Ukraine crisis: UK to sanction Russia over breakaway regions decision

Boris Johnson says Russia's decision to recognise two separatist Ukrainian regions is "plainly in breach of international law". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36SLpmC

Russia recognises Ukraine separatist regions as independent states

The move raises fears that Russian troops could be sent into Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qH8pVAg

Assisted dying: Two arrested over death of campaigner

Sharon Johnston previously told of her intention to travel to Switzerland to end her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TqmO2sD

Angel Lynn: Court to review pair's kidnap sentences

Angel Lynn suffered serious head injuries when she fell from a van after being kidnapped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p5VZcGx

Storm Eunice: Baby born on hard shoulder near Felixstowe

Lauryn and Josh Vartan say they considered the name Eunice but decided to stick with Florence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YyE5KjD

Jamal Edwards, music entrepreneur and Youtube star, dies aged 31

Edwards founded SBTV, an online music platform that helped launch the careers of artists like Ed Sheeran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JV8tW1c

Credit Suisse denies wrongdoing after big banking data leak

A new investigation identifies thousands of foreign customers who stashed their money at the bank. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oGk825e

Missing dog Zoey reunited with owners after 12 years

Zoey went missing in 2010 when her owners went shopping but she was identified by her microchip. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TzgqMkv

Storm Franklin: Homes in Yorkshire evacuated as storm causes floods

Firefighters have rescued some residents as heavy rain and strong winds sweep Yorkshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8Jue2lH

Home Office probes immigration contractor Mitie over racist text claims

The Home Office investigates claims racist messages were sent by immigration staff at a firm it pays. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xm7qE8

Buckingham Palace eases concerns over Queen's Covid case

Reassurances about mild symptoms mark a rare opening up about the monarch's health, says our correspondent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nA7JSwf

Miami helicopter crash: Police share footage showing swimmers metres away from site

Miami Beach Police said two of the three passengers were taken to hospital in a stable condition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DrE4Vxm

Covid isolation laws set to end in England

Boris Johnson says the virus will not "suddenly disappear" but people can now protect themselves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YUhRiMw

Sensational Brook stops Khan in sixth to settle bitter rivalry

Kell Brook settles bitter rivalry by defeating Amir Khan via sixth-round stoppage in Manchester grudge match. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ua8jbVY

Newspaper headlines: West 'to arm' resistance, and cyber-attack warning

Developments in the rising tensions at the Ukrainian-Russian border feature on Sunday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g2InBfL

Ukraine: Russia plans biggest war in Europe since 1945 - Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson tells BBC that intelligence suggests Russia intends to launch an invasion encircling Kyiv. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OEicjxh

Ukraine will not respond to provocations, Zelensky says

But President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to defend itself, amid a deadly rise in fighting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pkNRWTg

GB men's curling final to start at 06:50 GMT after broadcasters appeal

Great Britain's men's Olympic curling final against Sweden on Saturday will now start 45 minutes later after an appeal by European broadcasters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EZQvFxK

Scot Brian McBride nominated as next CBI president

Glasgow-born Brian McBride built his career in the digital and tech sectors, leading T-Mobile and Amazon in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rY8xDlZ

The Papers: 'Carnage' as '122mph storm batters Britain'

The fallout and damage wrought by Storm Eunice dominates Saturday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4U5gC09

Boris Johnson returns lockdown party questionnaire to police

Boris Johnson was one of more than 50 people to be sent the document by the Metropolitan Police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kpVg4oq

Ukraine conflict: Russia accused of creating fake crisis in breakaway region

Tensions are escalating over a breakaway region, as rebels say they have ordered people to evacuate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RQWqpKP

Drivers rescue ambulance stuck in snow on 999 call

A 10-month-old baby was being rushed to hospital with breathing difficulties when the vehicle became stuck. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cVGdsBg

England 1-1 Canada: Lionesses held to draw in opening game of Arnold Clark Cup

England are held to a draw by Olympic champions Canada in their opening match at the Arnold Clark Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jv8BmdS

Storm Dudley: Falling power line kills 13 dogs in North Yorkshire

Cuckavalda Gundogs say the animals were electrocuted when the line fell on to a kennel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YCQM9U3

Tom Daley completes 4-day homecoming challenge for Comic Relief

The Olympic gold-medallist rowed, swam, cycled and ran from London to Plymouth for charity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MVT2rmA

Canada protests: Police warn protesters to leave amid plans to clear blockade

Prime Minister Trudeau is defending his decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to end the protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r2SbJPF

Rylee Foster: Liverpool goalkeeper on 'miracle' recovery after car accident

Liverpool goalkeeper Rylee Foster says she has experienced "dark" moments in her recovery from a car accident in October but has been given hope of a return to football. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JPbgE6F

Storm Eunice: A guide to preparing

Practical ways you can prepare for Storm Eunice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IAgYF1V

Inter Milan 0-2 Liverpool: Reds score two late goals to take control of last-16 tie

Liverpool take a huge step towards the Champions League quarter-finals after scoring two late goals against Inter Milan in the San Siro Stadium. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ufiWIlP

Covid: Austria and Germany decide to ease rules

Both countries have pushed for compulsory vaccinations but now decide to lift restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z6SZfpJ

Brazil: Torrential rain triggers deadly mudslides in Brazil

Landslides and flash flooding have left a trail of destruction and many dead in Petrópolis, Brazil. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CPwxbYD

Batman scene funeral for Only Fools and Horses fan in Essex

An Only Fools and Horses-themed funeral with its famous Batman scene is held for a fan of the show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z9nCGfD

Prince Andrew's statement seems to contradict answers he gave me - Emily Maitlis

The BBC Newsnight presenter compares Prince Andrew's latest statement with the defence he offered in their 2019 interview. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MJy1BIk

Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice: What you need to know

As the UK braces for Storms Dudley and Eunice, BBC Weather's Chris Fawkes explains more about named winter storms and their impacts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BVXTZ4G

Grenfell Tower: Earlier cladding fire test was 'catastrophic failure'

Fire tests on cladding similar to Grenfell Tower's resulted in 20m flames, an inquiry hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0K2D9Ld

Rust shooting: Lawsuit alleges Baldwin 'recklessly shot' Hutchins

Halyna Hutchins died on the set of Rust after a gun actor Alec Baldwin was holding discharged. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eIEuvmJ

Undercover footage reveals evidence of animal abuse on farm

Footage shared with BBC Panorama reveals cows being hit and kicked on a large dairy farm in Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JTWy85F

Winter Olympics: What are the drugs test rules and what did Kamila Valieva do?

A 15-year-old Winter Olympic figure skater has failed a drugs test, so why can she still compete? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lZSD1c

Flock of blackbirds drops dead mid-flight in Mexico

Video shows close to 100 yellow-headed blackbirds falling from the sky mid-flight in northern Mexico. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e9bLvZg

Canada threatens to freeze protesters' bank accounts

Canada's prime minister says police will also be given "more tools" to imprison or fine demonstrators. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/86K2Ayr

New powers proposed to end unsafe cladding scandal

Developers who refuse to pay to remove dangerous cladding will be punished, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tgPUARZ

Milton Keynes: Teenager charged with murder of 16-year-old

Ahmednur Nur, 16, was fatally stabbed near Milton Keynes College on Friday afternoon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ultr6jP

Ukraine crisis: Biden and Johnson say still hope for diplomatic agreement

The US and UK leaders shared a call after Russia too suggested a diplomatic solution was still possible. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/82HPDEZ

Killer murdered three people 'in campaign of crime'

Anthony Russell has admitted killing a mum and son plus a pregnant woman he is accused of raping. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HfVTv7j

Ukraine: Social media videos show Russian military equipment on the move near border

Social media clips show military vehicles on the move - despite Russia's denials of an attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PF8KCmG

Jarryd Hayne: Ex-rugby star wins appeal in sexual assault case

Jarryd Hayne will face a retrial in Australia after his sexual assault convictions were quashed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WMxBmTR

The Papers: 'Final push' to avert Ukraine invasion

Ukraine developments still dominate the front pages, with civilians pictured training for combat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vUcXOaC

Couple married for 91 years and still in love

Yemeni Jews Shama’a and Zechariah married young and survived extreme poverty and persecution together. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B3rMCwc

Goodbye Turkey, hello Türkiye

Why is Turkey is rebranding its internationally recognised name as “Türkiye”? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2vCD8xY

Bionic eye tech aims to help blind people see

Several firms are working on artificial eye tech that incorporates wireless, embedded sensors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q73YUat

University strikes: Will lectures be cancelled?

A wave of strikes over the next three weeks could affect more than a million students, unions say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XBUk6Jj

Cuba's first gay hotel reopens as human rights deteriorate

Cuba reopens its first LGBTQ hotel, but can tourists ignore the country's poor human rights record? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XU5kaSF

Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia within 48 hours to discuss build-up

Ukraine accuses Russia of ignoring requests to explain its troop build-up, and calls for a meeting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OIuoh4p

Match of the Day: Jermaine Jenas and Danny Murphy look at Man Utd's "shambolic" work rate against Southampton

Match of the Day's Jermaine Jenas and Danny Murphy examine how Manchester United's "shambolic" work rate cost them against Southampton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dPsVrEc

The Papers: Russia's 'false flag' plot, and a 'whiff of Munich'

Sunday's papers continue to report on concerns that Moscow is preparing to invade Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6vwDmaZ

Hackney Wick: Collapse of bar floor injures 13

Three people are seriously hurt and 10 more have minor injuries in the east London incident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FVLx792

Chelsea win Club World Cup: Kai Havertz winner sees off Palmeiras after extra time

Chelsea are crowned Club World Cup champions after an extra-time victory against Brazilian club Palmeiras in Abu Dhabi. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tVz2uq1

France survive Ireland fightback to maintain unbeaten start

France cement their position as Six Nations favourites by holding off Ireland in a pulsating heavyweight encounter at the Stade de France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5gideMN

Six Nations 2022: Ireland's Mack Hansen scores from kick-off against France

Mack Hansen catches the France defence "snoozing" to score from an Ireland kick-off in a thrilling Six Nations encounter in Paris, which was eventually won 30-24 by the hosts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WZ1nlBw

Amazon deforestation: Record high destruction of trees in January

An area of trees more than seven times the size of Manhattan, New York was destroyed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p6I0yA9

The Papers: 'Get out' of Ukraine as Russia 'to invade any day'

Britons being warned to leave Ukraine amid concerns of a Russian attack dominate Saturday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ISjLr9m

Durham Police call handlers save woman in Canada

The woman in Durham, Canada, had typed "I need help, he is in the house" before falling silent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1DyPOGo

Kanye wants Billie Eilish to say sorry or he'll pull out of Coachella

The rapper wants her to apologise for crowd safety comments he thinks are aimed at Travis Scott. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xWJM8Bp

Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK nationals told to leave Ukraine

Boris Johnson tells world leaders he fears for the security of Europe amid tensions with Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4yc1KBu

BBC Centenary: BBC Weather’s most memorable moments

As BBC Weather celebrates its centenary here are some of the biggest meteorological moments in its history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rCehxcY

Inventing Anna: The Netflix show versus reality

A new TV series tells the story of 'fake heiress' Anna Sorokin, as the real-life drama continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8LDQRXO

Ancient chalk sculpture is 'most important prehistoric art'

A 5,000-year-old chalk sculpture of a "talismans drum" is hailed as a "significant find". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ubP0HM9

Dame Cressida Dick: Crises and controversies of Met chief

The Met chief previously ignored numerous calls for her resignation - what was the final nail in the coffin? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hXnGepc

Apple moves to stop AirTag tracking misuse

The company will introduce a range of measures, after concerns AirTags were being used by stalkers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C41DqUE

Cressida Dick to step down as Metropolitan Police chief

The head of London’s force quits in the wake of a series of controversies involving the organisation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xuPgF8n

Kids Company was mismanaged, Charity Commission finds

Kids Company repeatedly failed to pay tax and workers, a report by the Charity Commission finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WOfsEeV

I feared drinking could kill me - Rooney

Wayne Rooney speaks to BBC Breakfast about his struggles with alcohol and mental health issues before the release of his new documentary 'Rooney' on Amazon Prime Video. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yx3zIFq

Trudeau slams 'unacceptable' protests as police warn truckers

"It has to stop," the Canadian PM says of the two-week protests against coronavirus restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z4vwIXT

Neanderthal extinction not caused by brutal wipe out

New fossils challenge ideas that modern humans wiped out Neanderthals after arriving from Africa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P1wvBnz

Ambassador Bridge protest: Truckers block vital Canada-US border crossing

Business associations warn that the closure of the Ambassador Bridge threatens the US and Canadian economies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LjE1dch

PMQs: Fact-checking claims on fraud, Brexit and the economy

At Prime Minister's Questions, there were claims on fraud, Brexit and the economy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kcb5QiG

Rodriguez strike denies Man Utd as bottom club Burnley claim battling draw

Manchester United are left frustrated as Jay Rodriguez's second-half goal sees bottom club Burnley claim a battling draw at Turf Moor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f5XCGJM

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby criticises delay in removing slavery plaque

The Archbishop of Canterbury asks why a memorial to a slavery financier is taking so long to come down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SFLXAwP

Brit Awards 2022: The head-turning outfits on the red carpet

Many stars opted to wear a black cut-out dress but there were still plenty of pops of red carpet colour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RChu1ly

Future Queen Camilla makes her first public trip since Consort title revealed

This is the Duchess of Cornwall's first public appearance since the Queen revealed her future title. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/exqwP45

Oscars 2022: Find out about the top 16 films in the awards race

With the gong-giving season picking up steam, we look at the nominees for the big awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7nJW6MD

The Papers: Starmer flees from mob and Kate reads bedtime book

Protesters surrounding the Labour leader near Parliament make many of Tuesday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xt4K3EC

Canada truckers protest: Injunction granted to stop horn honking

The constant blaring of horns is one of the defining features of the movement against Canada's vaccine mandates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7bw0JNK

Peterhead focus of international hunt for £13m masterpiece

Paolo Veronese painted The Pool of Bethesda in the 16th Century and it was last known to be in Peterhead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wf5gr86

Keir Starmer: Two arrested after protesters surround Labour leader

Police protect the Labour leader after protesters shouting "traitor" swarm him in Westminster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ve9lxRH

Jimmy Carr: Pressure grows over comedy routine but what do the fans think?

The Traveller Movement is writing an open letter to the streaming service, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/936rOMi

Tonga: How an Internet blackout left many desperate for money

The breakdown cut off a vital source of funds to Tongans at a time when they needed it most. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/51Cqjle

Lata Mangeshkar: Shankar Mahadevan remembers India's 'musical Koh-i-Noor'

Lata Mangeshkar's voice has been a constant in the lives of Indians, Shankar Mahadevan told the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/djL21MR

The airport tech helping to prevent delayed flights

Surveillance software and face ID systems can speed up airports, but at what cost? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xeldwM

When did young Elizabeth realise that one day she would become Queen?

As the Queen marks 70 years on the throne, historian Robert Lacey asks how prepared she was for her destiny. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0FwvCad

Newspaper headlines: PM in crisis and NHS rescue plan delays

More on the goings-on in Downing Street and the NHS backlog are among a mix of stories in the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AZUXdq2

Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations on penalties

Sadio Mane nets the winning spot-kick as Senegal beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to clinch their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iVog92K

Ukraine crisis: Macron says a deal to avoid war is within reach

France's leader calls for a "new balance" to protect European states while affording Russia respect. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FGx6WuV

Doctor murder: Hundreds at Gary Jenkins Cardiff vigil

Organisers want the gathering to show unity against intolerance after the homophobic killing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6hcztyS

Six Nations 2022: Scotland 20-17 England - late penalty try helps hosts retain Calcutta Cup

Scotland secure successive Calcutta Cup wins after a dramatic late penalty try helps them claim a nerve-shredding Six Nations victory over England at Murrayfield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L0aeoyD

'Agony for Kidderminster' - late West Ham goals deny possibly biggest ever FA Cup shock

"So cruel" as Kidderminster were denied possibly the greatest FA Cup shock ever by a late West Ham goal. Twice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mJXdOPn

Northern Lights photographed off Norfolk coast by aurora hunters

The Aurora Borealis makes a rare appearance off the Norfolk coast, delighting photographers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PvKFZwm

Six Nations 2022: Scotland beat England 20-17 to retain Calcutta Cup

Watch highlights as Scotland claim a nerve-shredding Six Nations victory over England to secure successive Calcutta Cup wins for the first time since 1984. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zc5Whvn

Six Nations: Scotland awarded penalty try to level score

England's Luke Cowan-Dickie is shown a yellow card and a penalty try is awarded to Scotland for a deliberate knock-on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sjMuSyb

Jacob Rees-Mogg urged to correct morning after pill remark

A Labour MP accuses the minister of perpetuating a "harmful clinical falsehood" about the drug. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qyGLzCJ

Michael Avenatti: Stormy Daniels' ex-lawyer found guilty

Michael Avenatti stole almost $300,000 from client he represented in case against Donald Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rGERw3U

Shoreham air crash inquests: Coroner denied use of cockpit footage

A bid to obtain the footage for the inquests into the deaths of 11 men is rejected by the High Court. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UXcVjZa

US couple sue clinic after DNA kit reveals fertility mix-up

A US couple is suing after discovering that their daughter is not biologically related to her father. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fLpdVqs

Grand Theft Auto 6: Rockstar announces it is working on the game

The studio said development of the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series is "well under way." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qi0Y3PX

Six Nations: Scotland's great expectations against England as hope of impending joy met with suspicion

The day that hope lived, or the day that hope died? Scotland's Six Nations great expectations against England are met with suspicion, writes Tom English. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k83UuyP

IS chief al-Qurayshi: Why getting him mattered so much to the US

The operation which killed the head of the extremist group was unusually high-risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wi97mp2Fj

Four senior aides to Boris Johnson resign from No 10

No 10 chief of staff Dan Rosenfield and senior civil servant Martin Reynolds are the latest to quit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Us0zr3EA9

Ukraine tensions: US alleges Russian plot to fake invasion pretext

One option Russia is considering is a video about a staged attack blamed on Ukraine, officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WMY52Nm8F

Boris Johnson wrong to claim crime has fallen, says watchdog

Boris Johnson was wrong to tell the Commons crime has fallen by 14%, the UK Statistics Authority says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VmlG65B

Jeff Bezos' superyacht will see historic bridge dismantled

Rotterdam says the world's richest man will foot the bill to remove part of the historic bridge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6g7CtBhmJ

Don't ask for a big pay rise, warns Bank of England boss

Andrew Bailey says a 'painful' period of prices rising faster than wages is needed to control inflation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u6RU09DfQ

Falsely accused ex-MP Proctor makes complaint against VIP inquiry officer

Harvey Proctor says a former senior Met Police officer's role in the probe amounted to misconduct. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rfcIWNXp8

London mayor puts Met commissioner Dame Cressida Dick on notice

Sadiq Khan's spokesperson said he told Dame Cressida Dick Londoners would not "put up with this". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tcnf7iKea

Ukraine: Boris Johnson warns Putin of tragic miscalculation

Boris Johnson and Russia's president agree to continue talks to resolve tension on the Ukraine border. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zgAsIMEVp

The families fighting to shut down suicide websites

The Samaritans charity says the government’s new online safety bill “isn’t fit for purpose”. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SkGMa8dpR

Maida Vale deaths: Yasmin Chkaifi had 'big, caring heart'

Yasmin Chkaifi is described as a "loving, amazing" woman and leaves behind a husband and two sons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bma9Wug8A

Pret raises the price of its coffee subscription by 25%

Some customers say the 25% rise is too steep but Pret says its costs are rising sharply. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2jAIJUtT3

CNN's Jeff Zucker resigns over undisclosed relationship

The network president told staff he was "wrong" to not report the consensual relationship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vkiRtyhKA

UK hotel bill for 37,000 migrants is £1.2m a day, MPs told

The Home Office says it is developing better ways of working with councils to find permanent homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jj0PtS7fh

Guinea-Bissau: Many dead after coup attempt, president says

Gunmen are said to have detained the president but he says the situation is now under control. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oYR3plQwh

First airing for news bulletin The Catch Up as BBC Three returns

BBC Three has returned as a fully-fledged TV channel, six years after it moved online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LIfeUhYFc

Ex-teacher Hannah Lowe's sonnets about students win Costa Book of the Year

The Kids, a collection of modern sonnets by Hannah Lowe, is named the Costa Book of the Year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/x2TFOYaWb

UK weather: Why January 2022 was a record breaker

The start of the year has bucked trends and brought extreme conditions from warmth and sunshine to low rainfall, cloud and storms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p1UFCuMjI

Angel Lynn: 'The fact that she's alive is hope'

Angel Lynn suffered life changing injuries after being kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/81fNevwYz

Tesco to shut down its Jack's discount stores

The UK's largest retailer will close down seven of its 13 Jack's discount stores affecting 130 jobs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rmHs75nYJ

Lunar New Year 2022: Millions start celebrating

This year marks the change from the year of the Ox to the year of the Tiger. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vKlH5i8Aw

Wine drinkers face higher prices and less choice, firm warns

Proposed changes to alcohol duty could also push smaller firms out of business, a wine seller warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y6MfuwtAH

The crime gangs cashing in by burying illegal waste

Organised criminals are illegally burying thousands of tonnes of waste across Scotland, a BBC investigation finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pK7flxj4X

Prince Andrew: US judge seeks statement from former equerry

The request to London's High Court relates to the civil sexual assault case against the prince. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lG5eFb3iT

Covid: Ministers to consult over NHS jab requirement for England

The policy for England, which also includes care staff, will be reviewed in light of the Omicron variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WHtRcCnN3

Anne Frank's betrayal: Dutch publisher apologises for book

The book identifies a person who may have betrayed Anne Frank and her family to the Nazis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tFe0YozGs