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Kherson: 'Heavy fighting' as Ukraine seeks to retake Russian-held region

Military experts tell the BBC the battle for the southern region could go on for months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XIwxenZ

The Soviet leader who helped end the Cold War

His efforts to democratise his country led to the fall of communism, the end of the Cold War and the break-up of the Eastern Bloc. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SK35BCX

Mikhail Gorbachev: Remembering a warm-hearted and generous man

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg recalls his meetings with the late Mikhail Gorbachev over the past 20 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yvimpIS

Himars missiles and anti-radiation pills: Ukraine round-up

Ukraine says US weaponry is changing the course of the war, but fears grow of a possible nuclear disaster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PIZaRwE

Ryanair will grow even faster in recession, boss says

People will still fly during a downturn but they will choose low-fare airlines, Michael O'Leary says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ExlzyMm

Scottish Conservative councillor charged over romance fraud

Andrew Polson, who led East Dunbartonshire council, was suspended by the Scottish Conservative Party in June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XY5fIvW

Pakistan flood victims throw note pleading for help

The BBC meets stranded residents of one mountain valley as monster floods swamp parts of the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xIdrbZn

Secret deals ending Britain's control in Gulf revealed

A BBC documentary shines a light on the collusions which ended Britain's empire in the Middle East. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mwoBt8b

'I turned my front room into a full-time bakery'

Ben Gray explains why he turned his home into a bakery in lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xob8hdj

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, interview: It takes effort to forgive

In a wide-ranging interview, she reflects on her time as a working member of the Royal Family. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rqbkQ2N

Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology

Millions in tax revenue has been collected after more than 20,000 undeclared pools were found. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vwPD7yd

Moqtada al-Sadr supporters storm Iraqi palace after he retires

Moqtada al-Sadr supporters storm Iraq's presidential palace after the powerful Shia cleric retires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kYq40eE

Be less squeamish about drinking 'sewage water', says expert

Drinking reprocessed water is "perfectly safe and healthy", the Environment Agency chief tells public. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1t8YeHb

'No limits' for relentless Celtic in Dundee Utd rout

Manager Ange Postecoglou says his Celtic team "keep going all the time" after thumping Dundee United 9-0 in the Scottish Premiership from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fYm1tlp

Leon Edwards: Survival and belief key to real-life Rocky story

Why Leon Edwards' UFC title triumph is a real-life Rocky story that sports fans will never forget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ckifjgp

Edinburgh Fringe: Satirists bid farewell to Boris Johnson

As Boris Johnson prepares to leave office, satirists reflect on what it's like portraying the PM. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kV2BlcD

Three parents on the 'black hole' of child suicide

Parents discuss the biggest killer of young people, and the importance of talking. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tFCS3ny

Manchester Pride and sport: 'Never take our mind off why we're having these conversations'

As thousands prepare to parade through Manchester on Saturday, Hannah Davis, Laurie Williams, Lloyd Wilson and Daniel Jervis tell BBC Sport about what the Pride movement means to LGBTQ+ people in sport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uWTBVt1

Australia: Scott Morrison saga casts scrutiny on Queen's representative

The governor-general has been dragged into a backlash over ex-PM Scott Morrison's secret ministries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TKZjFOa

Bikers mark third anniversary of Harry Dunn's death

The 19-year-old was killed near RAF Croughton, Northamptonshire, in August 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/knF407m

Newspaper headlines: 'Wave of strikes' and Truss 'mulls 5% VAT cut'

Union plans for coordinated industrial action and proposals for a 'nuclear' reduction in VAT lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9gBS65w

The 1975 top Rage-less Leeds Festival bill and Halsey battles sickness

The UK group swagger their way through Friday's headline set instead of Rage Against the Machine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FugP37

Newspaper headlines: 'Do something' as 'millions face energy poverty'

Warnings about the impact of the energy price hike on families and calls for government action lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ohDn5vI

US Open: Emma Raducanu ready for New York despite 'weird day'

Emma Raducanu plays down an uncomfortable practice session in New York, saying she just had "one of those weird days" before she begins her US Open title defence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7JB9auP

Ellen White suffered punctured lung during acupuncture

England striker Ellen White says a punctured lung she suffered last year while receiving acupuncture treatment accelerated her retirement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UaPXNfv

England v South Africa: Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes centuries give hosts big lead

Watch highlights as centuries from Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes give England complete control of the second Test against South Africa after two days at Old Trafford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HhXCg9Q

The Papers: Energy bill 'crisis' as record price hike looms

The rise in the energy price cap, expected to soar to more than £3,500, leads many front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RlOS4Pz

Bin strikes: Edinburgh locals use baths and hire skips to store waste

Residents told BBC Scotland about their methods for storing waste during the city bin strike. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JuLUDoH

Five injured after car ploughs into pedestrians in Harrow

Medics say they do not believe the injuries are life-threatening or life-changing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n57fZay

Health secretary challenged on ambulance delays

A woman approached the health secretary during an interview, accusing him of doing nothing about ambulance delays. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CePBwaT

Janet Dunn jailed for killing husband at Ponteland home

Janet Dunn killed Anthony Dunn after she had been a "victim of coercive and controlling behaviour". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E1Vqynl

Synthetic mouse embryo develops beating heart

Scientists say the advance could improve understanding on how organs form and why pregnancies fail. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rq5wuxh

Champions League: 'Dogged Rangers fight way to place with big boys'

PSV were profligate, but that will matter little to resolute Rangers as they look forward to Champions League groups, writes Tom English. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u6451Nd

Carabao Cup draw: Man City v Chelsea in third round

Premier League champions Manchester City will host Chelsea in the third round of the Carabao Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b9uoMX7

Stefano Domenicali: F1 chief does not expect female driver in next five years

Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali does not expect a woman to race at the top level of the sport in the next five years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kgaot1T

Liverpool shootings: Are UK gun crimes on the rise again?

There have been seven killings in Liverpool and London since July, with shootings rising in Merseyside. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pNRYwcs

British-Belgian pilot, 17, becomes youngest to fly around the world solo

British-Belgian teen flew through sandstorms and spent the night on an uninhabited island to break record. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u1OrdZA

NHS and care homes in England to pause routine Covid testing

Most hospital patients and care home residents will be longer be tested unless they fall sick. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JgiwSuq

Welcome to Wrexham: City in spotlight with Ryan Reynolds' new show

Fans praise Wrexham FC's celebrity owners ahead of new reality show which puts "underdog" in spotlight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RBhWNd4

Ukraine round-up: UN warns against trial of POWs and the return of top-flight football

The UN human rights office warns that Ukrainian POWs being put on trial could constitute a war crime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/41gfjLT

Crawley Town 2-0 Fulham: Premier League side lose to League Two hosts

Premier League side Fulham fall to a shock Carabao Cup second-round defeat at League Two Crawley Town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KvRGLuW

The Hundred: Jason Roy avoids dismissal as the bails stay on

Watch the moment Oval Invincible batter Jason Roy gets lucky as the ball hits the stumps but the bails stay on against Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred at The Oval, London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mu6bSiY

The Hundred: Alice Capsey stars for Oval Invincibles against Birmingham Phoenix

A fine all-round display from Alice Capsey, featuring three wickets for 20 runs and 20 off 18 balls with the bat, leads Oval Invincibles to victory over Birmingham Phoenix at The Oval. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PpQSRdn

Man Utd 2-1 Liverpool: Ten Hag gets big calls right as Manchester United stun Liverpool

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag shows courage of convictions as his side lift mood of crisis to beat Liverpool. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lD8bImn

Manchester United: Fans hold protest march to Old Trafford before Liverpool game

Thousands of Manchester United fans march to Old Trafford before Monday night's game against Liverpool in protest of the club's ownership. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cRQuLMZ

Brain stimulation boosts memory for a month

Scientists will look at whether diseases such as Alzheimer's can be alleviated using the same method. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hJYMGUc

Who's going on strike, and when?

Thousands of workers across different industries are planning to go on strike - so what will the effect be? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XyT3Als

Edinburgh bin strike: Residents told to keep rubbish inside

As rubbish piles up on day five of a 12-day strike, Edinburgh residents are asked not to put waste out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xKWQra1

The Hundred: 'Phenomenal' Laura Wolvaardt guides Superchargers to record win over Originals

South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt makes a masterful, unbeaten 90 as Northern Superchargers complete a record chase in the Women's Hundred against Manchester Originals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fliT69e

Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Werder Bremen highlights

Watch highlights as Borussia Dortmund surrender a two-goal lead after 89 minutes to lose 3-2 to Werder Bremen in injury time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GFLAyUl

The Papers: 'Debt crisis fears', and Fury's knife crime plea

Monday's papers carry developments in the cost of living crisis and Tyson Fury's calls for a crackdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5hdGbkl

European Championships Munich 2022: GB win relay gold after Jake Wightman takes silver

Great Britain win men's 4x100m gold at the European Championships after 1500m world champion Jake Wightman wins 800m silver. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sfGKpg

Plans to cut energy bills if peak-time use avoided

How homes can get discounts if they use less electricity at peak times are close to being announced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SVR13mX

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool should get points if Manchester United game postponed over protests

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool should be awarded the points if their Premier League match against Manchester United is postponed over fan protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aXHCAkr

Match of the Day: How Oleksandr Zinchenko starred for Arsenal

Match of the Day pundit Martin Keown analyses Oleksandr Zinchenko's impressive display for Arsenal in their 3-0 win against Bournemouth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hAwbL6q

The Papers: Tory fears as 'Labour surges', and 'Wasteminster'

Many of Sunday's papers tackle the cost of living crisis, from its impact on the polls to food waste. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wLUXNpb

Bus and truck ram rescuers in separate Turkish crashes

In the two fatal incidents in Turkey, emergency crews are hit while attending to earlier crashes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/czyaIjm

Cost of living: Help is coming, says Kwasi Kwarteng

Kwasi Kwarteng, a key ally of Liz Truss, says there will be options to deal with rising prices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q2LHugV

FOX NEWS: 'My name is Cleo': Missing 4-year-old found safe in Australia

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Dina Asher-Smith takes silver as European 200m title slips away

Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith has to settle for silver after Switzerland's Mujinga Kambundji proves too strong in the 200m final at the European Championships in Munich. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HaIjiW9

Freya the walrus: Did she have to be euthanised?

After becoming a tourist attraction in Oslo, a travelling walrus was killed. Was that right? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VBabh2J

Al-Shabab: Islamist militants attack hotel in Somali capital

The militant group Al-Shabab says it is "shooting everyone" at the Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MCo4Emh

FOX NEWS: ‘The Five’ call out the hypocrisy of global climate summit

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Ukraine's drone pilots under fire as they locate Russian targets

The BBC's Abdujalil Abdurasulov joins a team guiding Ukraine's attacks on the war's front line. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3YsZDbk

Covid pass app working again, says NHS Digital, after disruption

Passengers trying to use the app to prove their vaccination status were earlier told it was unavailable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o0x6zUT

Europe storms: Deaths are reported in France, Austria and Italy

Deaths are reported in France, Austria and Italy in violent storms after weeks of heat and drought. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F6LsenQ

Parents warned after girl, 6, abducted and sexually assaulted

Police tell parents to be "extra vigilant" as they appeal for help to find a man seen on CCTV. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/edMDihq

Robert Kaweesi: Father missing after trying to save son in River Nile

Newly-wed Robert Kaweesi, from Birmingham, has been missing in Uganda since Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/95iaMSW

Benjamin Mendy boasted of sex with 10,000 women, jury told

A woman tells a court footballer Benjamin Mendy boasted of sex with 10,000 women after he raped her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nFwpClz

A-level results 2022: What to do if you missed your grades

Hazel Shearing looks at the options - in a minute - if your A-levels weren't what you were hoping for. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J0sUo6f

Ofgem director Christine Farnish resigns over price cap change

A director of the UK's energy watchdog quits over the way the energy price cap will be set. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BaQoCmJ

Marton lamb rescued after days stuck up to neck in mud

The animal was close to drowning before being spotted by a dog walker who called the RSPCA. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wBK253L

Salma al-Shehab: Concern for Saudi student jailed for 34 years over tweets

Salma al-Shehab, a Leeds University PhD student, called for reforms and the release of activists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Fsf26N

R. Kelly trial: Singer has dark side hidden from public - prosecutor

The singer faces charges of child pornography and obstructing justice in his second federal trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rmebcgJ

Islamic State 'Beatles': How 2011 arrests led to convictions

The four militants were identified because of arrests years earlier at an English Defence League counter-protest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/syjfc9g

Dover: Boy died in fall off White Cliffs on 12th birthday, inquest told

A coroner in Maidstone rules Mati Urb's death on a family holiday to the Kent coast was an accident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9XnUkLx

Whitfield Tabernacle: 1930s time capsule discovered during restoration

The container was found at the Grade I listed Whitfield Tabernacle in South Gloucestershire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B9tCJOn

A-level results 2022: When are they out and how are grades being decided?

More than a million students are waiting for results decided by the first exams since the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/as9MZr6

Liz Truss accused of branding British workers lazy in leaked audio

The Tory leadership hopeful said Britons lacked the "application" of foreign citizens, leaked audio suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pulDiax

UK to receive shipment of Australian gas next week

As Europe looks for alternatives to Russian energy, the UK is set to get an LNG delivery from Australia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zjUVbBw

UK government enters endgame in Europe research standoff

The government is in a row with the EU over the UK's membership of the €100bn Horizon research programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8N6yrmq

UK denies Moscow claims RAF jet entered Russian airspace

The MoD says the flight was a "routine operation" over international waters in the Arctic Circle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/szPMkUj

Tory leadership: Truss and Sunak reject indyref2 in Perth

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak took part in a hustings in Perth to pitch for the votes of Scottish Tory members. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-62565656?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Greenford: Elderly man on mobility scooter stabbed to death

Police say the man, believed to be in his 80s, died at the scene after being attacked in Ealing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KlEGW4j

FOX NEWS: NJ Senate race rocks Garden State political landscape

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‘Gaza’s children are used to the death and bombing’

Families count the cost of the latest round of fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Oy6iGfW

We built a Thai Buddhist temple in an Edinburgh family home

Buddhist monks oversee huge restoration of their temple which is located in a house in Edinburgh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5WQo3tC

Tory hopefuls to target Scottish votes at Perth hustings

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak will pitch for the votes of Scottish Tory members at a hustings in Perth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lYyEOkm

What can we expect from Scottish Tory hustings?

What are the big issues likely to be for Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak at the Tory hustings in Perth? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6Rwq80y

Thunderstorms: Why drought can lead to dangerous flooding

Heavy rain might seem ideal now for parched areas of the UK, but scientists warn it's a hazard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TIKVCyL

Letter from Africa: How racism haunts black people in Italy

The murder of a Nigerian vendor has shaken a community in Italy, writes Ismail Einashe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V5W6A03

The Papers: 'Freeze cruel bills now' and 'Drip drip hooray'

A call by the Labour leader for a halt to rises in the energy price cap and the end of England's dry spell lead the papers from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uWsUtK9

Fireworks explosion rocks Armenia shopping market

Video footage shows people running from the huge blast, which killed at least three people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IR1bpNe

Australia: Gunman charged over Canberra airport shooting

No-one was injured in Sunday's incident, which sent passengers running in fear. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V1LbJXZ

Tropical Storm Meari leaves trail of devastation in central Japan

Aerial video shows the extent of damage after some areas saw 50% more rain than expected in a month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZmlGM16

Edinburgh Fringe: 'Extreme' racism behind Sadowitz scrapping – venue

The Pleasance said the comedian made staff and audience members feel 'uncomfortable and unsafe'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c8014Bm

Statue unveiled for boxing great Ken Buchanan

The Edinburgh statue honours former undisputed world lightweight champion Ken Buchanan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JQCVPI3

Miriam Margolyes: 'I now look up to Australian bogans'

In a new TV show, Miriam Margolyes asks whether Australia is truly the land of the fabled 'fair go'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/618wytc

French climate activists fill golf holes with cement

French environmentalists sabotage golf greens to protest against their exemption from water bans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7xRj1Hy

Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight presidential race

Raila Odinga and William Ruto are running neck and neck as the official results slowly come in. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ja6rsy

Tonnes of dead fish found in river on German-Polish border

Authorities say a toxic substance is to blame, but the cause of the mass death is still unknown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D1nWpZQ

Brentford hit four to humiliate Man Utd

Brentford produce a stunning first-half performance as they score four goals in the first 35 minutes to condemn Manchester United to a humiliating defeat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ksg1zqU

Transformers: Royal Mail issues stamps to mark global franchise

The set of 13 stamps was commissioned to celebrate Britain's contribution to the global franchise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/M6cauoY

Evacuated twice in a summer as France's fires burn

"We've never known a summer like this," says the mayor of one town threatened by wildfires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K3To0tl

The Papers: Stabbing of Sir Salman, and drought 'will shrink crops'

The attack on author Salman Rushdie in New York and fears that a lack of water will harm UK harvests lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1F79Qd4

Trump search warrant: FBI took top secret documents from Mar-a-Lago

Trump says the documents - which included information about the "President of France" - were declassified. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8Y7JKlQ

Anne Heche dies: 'We have lost a bright light'

The Donnie Brasco actress is legally dead, a representative says, after a car crash in Los Angeles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q1P68Wp

Bus funeral procession for Manchester veteran driver

Harry Winstanley is transported to his final resting place on board on the last bus he drove. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E3s61DT

Dunkirk veteran Major John Errington celebrates 104th birthday

Major Errington is thought to be the last surviving officer commissioned before World War Two. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wdYiAn6

Montenegro shooting: Gunman kills at least 10

The shooting reportedly took place after a family dispute in the city of Cetinje. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1vpt2hf

Lee Jae-yong: Why South Korea just pardoned the Samsung 'prince'

Lee Jae-yong, who was convicted for bribery and embezzlement, has been granted a presidential pardon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kcXGh8j

The 'traumatic experience' of US monkeypox patients

"If you haven't lived through it, you have no idea the kind of pain this is," one man tells the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9WdYI4K

The Papers: 'Energy bills to hit £5,000' and 'heatwave UK'

An astronomical forecast for the yearly cost of energy and a likely drought declaration lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IiUCTO9

Liz Truss defends energy firms saying profit is not evil

The Tory leader hopeful says profit is not "dirty" and windfall taxes were about "bashing business". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Vq3zXIE

Donald Trump: Justice Department seeks to unseal Mar-a-Lago search warrant

The FBI searched Mr Trump's Florida home on Monday - the unsealed warrant could reveal why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5I6TA1x

Monkeypox: Lack of vaccines pauses rollout in Brighton

Stocks of the vaccine run low in the UK, with a new batch not due to arrive until next month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PBpz1ZV

Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers: We're kept at gunpoint by Russians

"Soldiers are everywhere," says one worker at Zaporizhzhia. "Everyone is kept at gunpoint." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LDviJhH

'Italian pizza is better for sure' - Italians respond to Domino's pulling out of country

Italians share their views after fast food giant pulls out of the home of pizza. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZH5Ea4A

The Papers: 'Energy crisis as bad as Covid' and police failures

The cost of living crisis and a damning report on the handling of crimes by police lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oJtYLFW

Cumbria coal mine: Decision delayed until November

A ruling on the coking coal mine in Cumbria had been due in July but was then put back to August. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K9MYRXQ

Thornton Heath explosion: Girl's death investigated by crime unit

Sahara Salman, 4, died and an 11-year-old boy and a 54-year-old woman remain in hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5cUEIp9

Jonathan Edwards: Wife assault MP to represent Plaid in Commons

Jonathan Edwards will represent Plaid again after being cautioned for assaulting his wife. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9KVQIpS

Marcus Mumford reveals he was sexually abused aged six

The singer stressed he was not abused by a family member or in church. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yHd1Kkf

France whale: Rescue operation begins to save beluga stuck in Seine

Divers, vets and police are involved in moving the ailing beluga whale from the Seine to the sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8KCnYG0

The Papers: 'Wake up zombies!' and 'Truss softens on handouts'

The spiralling cost of living and the ongoing Tory leadership race lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zUd75DS

Tory leadership: Rivals trade blows over energy bills help

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak attack each other's plans after new predictions of soaring household costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xlh5UzT

Mar-a-Lago: Republican uproar over FBI raid on Trump home

Some Democrats, too, are seeking explanation from officials for the unprecedented raid at Mar-a-Lago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7JPpiCU

Boris Johnson defends leaving fuel crisis response to successor

Labour accuses the PM of leaving a "political vacuum", saying the government must act now. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DS4jPXT

Loire Valley: Intense European heatwave parches France's 'garden'

The Loire Valley is key to French farming, but it is being devastated by a fourth heatwave this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HsXuUew

Olivia Newton-John: How Grease's Sandy made history

The film has inspired generations of fans. But is it under fire in the era of MeToo? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iZ5NwcJ

The Papers: 'Hopelessly devoted to you' and 'tax-plan tension'

The death of Olivia Newton-John and tensions among the rival Tory leadership campaigns lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9LzgNUn

Israel-Gaza: Unusual pre-emptive hit by Israel pays off

The truce brings relief to Gazans, but the lack of a peace process means this is only temporary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pI8KTUr

Ahmaud Arbery: Three sentenced for hate crimes over jogger's murder

The men - who are already serving life sentences for murder - are given additional federal sentences. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Gq0lUin

Britney Spears returns to music scene with Elton John duet

Little is known about the new track, but it will be called Hold Me Closer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bnYat6D

Ukraine round-up: Russia's tech weakness and latest fighting

A study shows how Russian arms depend on Western components - and a nuclear plant remains a major concern. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e52PxWM

Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73

Olivia Newton-John, star of Grease and multi-platinum selling singer, dies aged 73, her Facebook page says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JCQBAOM

Olivia Newton-John - The pop princess who reinvented herself

The Grammy award-winning singer found enduring fame in the film Grease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xPymOXK

Liberal Democrats call for scrapping of energy price cap rise

An expanded windfall tax on energy company profits could be used to pay the shortfall to suppliers, Lib Dems say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nzw9ThW

The plans for giant seaweed farms in European waters

As worldwide sales of the algae soar, the European Union wants to establish giant seaweed farms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/17khWaN

Extent of struggle for NHS dentist revealed by BBC data

Nine in 10 UK dentists are not accepting new adult patients, while eight in 10 are refusing children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8rUeQat

Climate change: Tears of joy as US bill clears Senate hurdle

The plans - which aim to reduce US carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 - still needs House approval. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pPR1Y36

Commonwealth Games: England denied dramatic relay gold by disqualification

England are denied a dramatic 4x400m relay gold after officials rule they committed a lane infringement before anchor Jessie Knight held off Canada in the tightest of finishes from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/psaYNwn

Feltham: Homes evacuated as crews tackle west London blaze

About 60 people have had to leave their homes as trees burn to the rear of several properties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ip9UhYS

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu great Leandro Lo shot in head in Sao Paulo club

The athlete has been declared brain dead and police say the suspect is on the run. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r528LQU

Theatre ticket policies 'a Wild West' for disabled customers

Research for Radio 4's Front Row finds inconsistencies in theatres' ticket prices and policies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aygLc9j

Hamida Banu: Missing India woman found in Pakistan 'can't wait to go home'

Hamida Banu had been trafficked to Pakistan 20 years ago by an agent promising her a job in Dubai. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RzaZBlc

Lambeth Conference: Welby unites bishops with compromise on sexuality

The Archbishop of Canterbury kept bishops on board but his speech may not soothe gay congregants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jig4HtY

Ukraine war: Wembley exhibition shows 'beauty' of country

Ukrainian art is put on show at Wembley Stadium with the aim to keep the war in the public eye. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gbOSFZl

National Eisteddfod: Mystery of disappearing sign letters

The giant E, F, O and D vanished overnight from the festival site, leaving organisers baffled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qEm4iNj

Everton 0-1 Chelsea: Jorginho's penalty sets Chelsea on road to victory at Goodison Park

Chelsea edge out Everton in a scrappy opening day encounter settled by Jorginho's spot-kick in first-half stoppage time from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J1gV8aP

Alex Jones must pay $50m for Sandy Hook hoax claim

The parents of a child killed in the attack said they had endured harassment and emotional distress. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/krvCpP9

Crystal Palace 0-2 Arsenal: Gunners look 'hungry' after win, says Mikel Arteta

Arsenal get off to the perfect start as they beat Crystal Palace in the 2022-23 Premier League curtain-raiser at Selhurst Park from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hubkfPV

The Papers: Truss rejects handouts and China cuts ties with US

Comments by Liz Truss on tax cuts and deteriorating China-US relations are among the stories on Saturday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3VtW4DM

Alex Jones: Five revealing moments from Sandy Hook trial

Jones' claims about Sandy Hook, bankruptcy, dietary supplements and the jury were laid bare in the trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m4PFxbS

Bangladesh suspected poisoning: Woman, 20, third in family to die

Samira Islam, from Cardiff, is the third member of the same family to die after the incident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tGoqIOE

Major NHS computer outage caused by cyber attack

The outage was "significant" and impacted patients being referred from 111 to out-of-hours GPs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ql9vb2m

Protesters interrupt Liz Truss speech

The foreign secretary can be heard responding with a promise to clamp down on disruptive protest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xjdEv4S

France mulls rescue plan for beluga whale stranded in River Seine

Experts are puzzled as to why the animal has strayed so far south from its natural habitat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S4ZGL7P

Commonwealth Games: 'An education in what esports actually is'

Elite players say a competitive gaming trial at the Commonwealth Games is a 'significant moment'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w7Wgn1e

Tory leadership: Highlights from the Battle for Number 10

Watch as Tory leadership hopefuls Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are grilled by Conservative party members. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TrS48uJ

Premier League 2022-23: Everything you need to know as new season starts

The Premier League season begins on Friday, a week earlier than usual, with the World Cup in mind. Here is what to expect this season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lRu31QU

Workers in Iraq get day off as temperatures pass 50C

A heatwave has been ongoing since mid-July with temperatures above 50C in some areas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/owOe0yX

Race to save Iron Age settlement in Orkney from the sea

Archaeologists are working to save the remains of an Iron Age roundhouse before it disappears into the sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I9fAR4d

After Kansas defeat, what's next for abortion bans?

While the battle to ban abortion in Kansas may have been lost, the fight continues across the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HmiT8A1

Zawahiri's victims: What it feels like to hear he's gone

The al-Qaeda leader's death hits home to those he robbed of a husband, a wife, or their eyesight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xMZnTmR

Commonwealth Games: Scotland's Eilish McColgan wins 10,000m gold

Scotland's Eilish McColgan wins her first major title as she strides away to the Commonwealth 10,000m title in style. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qZbgApJ

Commonwealth Games: England's Gina Kennedy wins squash gold

England's Gina Kennedy wins squash gold on her Commonwealth Games debut to cap her meteoric rise in the sport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vt8Hj41

The Papers: Outrage over oil profits and hack delay to PM vote

Oil company profits and the ongoing Tory leadership campaign lead several of the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8Hx24ct

Komodo dragons: Indonesians strike over entry price hike

Officials want to end mass tourism to the national park, but workers say it threatens their livelihoods. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OBackIr

Rapper Pa Salieu 'dropped from games closing ceremony'

Pa Salieu says he was told he failed a background check while rehearsing for next week's show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sZnV794

Ukraine war: Russia says US involved and farmers report stolen seeds

Russia accused the US of approving missile targets, while Russian soldiers steal sunflower seeds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5X87slt

FOX NEWS: Louisiana Republican spars with advocates for abortion access at House hearing

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Princess Charlotte joins Duke and Duchess at Commonwealth Games

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were in the crowd for swimming, hockey and gymnastic events. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/02NSnfT

Aliku Ogorchukwu: Wife of Nigerian killed in Italy demands justice

The wife of the 39-year-old, whose killing was filmed in broad daylight, says her heart is aching. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xim4jCy

Climate change: More studies needed on possibility of human extinction

New research says it could be "fatally foolish" not to think the unthinkable on climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PZB8jie

The Papers: England's Dancing Queens and Mordaunt backs Truss

Pictures of the England Women's team celebrating their Euro 2022 victory adorn most front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t8P1fzR

Love Island: Ekin-Su and Davide crowned 2022 winners in live final

Laura Whitmore announced the winners of the ITV2 dating show during Monday's finale. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2owmI5G

Watford 1-0 Sheffield United: Hornets give Rob Edwards winning start as manager

Watford manager Rob Edwards makes a winning start as Joao Pedro's goal gives them a home win over Sheffield United. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1tXMqYH

Nuclear annihilation just one miscalculation away, UN chief warns

Luck that has protected the world from nuclear war may not last as tensions rocket, the UN warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RUYrg9F

The Papers: 'No more years of hurt' as 'Lionesses bring it home'

England's historic Euro 2022 win against Germany at Wembley dominates Monday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9aNuU3G

Euro 2022 final: Match-winner Chloe Kelly says England in dreamland after beating Germany 2-1

England match-winner Chloe Kelly says "this is what dreams are made of" after the Lionesses defeat Germany in the Euro 2022 final to win a first major trophy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YCPFUuq

Euro 2022: 'Unreal scenes!' - Chloe Kelly gives England lead in extra time

Chloe Kelly pokes in at the second time of asking to provide England with a late advantage over Germany in the Euro 2022 final at Wembley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L9CvASq

Euro 2022: Fans react to England's historic win, as it happened

England's Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 at Euro 2022, bagging their first major trophy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L2D4jKd

Euro 2022 highlights: England 2-1 Germany

Chloe Kelly's goal in extra time gives England a 2-1 victory over Germany in the final of European Women's Championship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1IQn2D9