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Ministers face questions as migrant crisis worsens

Concerns are growing over the conditions at a Kent processing centre said to be overcrowded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e9Ft1yr

Musk Twitter takeover: Billionaire denies report he plans to fire workers to avoid payouts

The world's richest man completed his takeover of the platform last week after months of legal wrangling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m78FjnC

Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum celebrates its 25th anniversary

Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum transformed the face and fate of Bilbao when it opened in 1997. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4ZKOD8S

The Papers: 'Migrant centre horror' and 'PM mulls COP U-turn'

Many of Monday's newspapers report details of an attack at a migrant centre in Dover. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KUYnrEk

Brixton shooting: Two men dead after reports of gunshots

Police say two men were pronounced dead at the scene following the incident on Sunday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ELOCt3J

Switzerland sets record with world's longest passenger train

The 1.9km (1.2 mile) long train, which is composed of 100 coaches, has completed a 25km journey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pV43mU9

Manchester United 1-0 West Ham: Marcus Rashford's landmark goal seals victory

Marcus Rashford scores his 100th goal for Manchester United as the Red Devils beat West Ham to move above Chelsea into fifth in the Premier League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kerAgPn

Seoul crush witnesses describe 'out of control' scene

Two 21-year-olds say the sight of first-aiders treating crowds was like something out of a film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FCmqJjr

Nancy Pelosi: We are traumatised by hammer attack

The US House Speaker says her family is grateful for warm wishes as her husband recovers in hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RAV8nzY

Akshata Murty: Who is Rishi Sunak's wife?

Rishi Sunak's wife is a billionaire's daughter who has divided her life between three continents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jmPfTLR

The Papers: 'Johnson will attend COP27' and 'Truss hacked'

Most of the Sunday papers look at Rishi Sunak's decision not to attend the COP27 climate summit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QwdEjRX

Liz Truss phone hack claim prompts calls for investigation

The Mail on Sunday claims the ex-prime minister's phone was hacked while she was foreign secretary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vEPlGTq

Angry drivers remove Just Stop Oil protesters from London roads

Scotland Yard say they arrested 33 people during the protests in central London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zYsyQqo

Elon Musk: No change to Twitter moderation policy yet

Top managers leave the social media platform as the billionaire seals his takeover of the firm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3WiMC7E

'Rental prices make me feel pushed out of my hometown’

With prices on the rise, could rents play a part in how people vote at the next election? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wKUFldV

The Papers: 'Pay up, PM' and 'Navy probes sex pest scandal'

The papers report a visit by Rishi Sunak to a Croydon hospital and claims about misconduct in the Navy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TIlc3iJ

Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul recovering after hammer attack surgery

The intruder allegedly demanded to see top US Democrat Nancy Pelosi, and left her husband with a fractured skull. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EIZKdaQ

UK foreign aid being spent in Britain passes £4bn mark, experts say

The government spends more of the aid budget at home than on direct help overseas, estimates indicate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JDeVYGR

Ebbw Vale: CCTV shows rogue driver wrecking police car

Dino Price admitted dangerous driving, affray and driving without a licence or insurance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7l4OJDQ

Attacked owl rescued by fishing crew 100 miles out to sea

The long-eared owl was rescued after being attacked by gulls off the north coast of Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SKfXA9J

US midterms: Abortion, guns and crime - it's all on in Texas

The contest between Beto O'rourke and Greg Abbott is a textbook showdown of the US left and right. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WCQ3YnD

The Papers: 'Join crusade to save triple lock' and 'no way back?'

Prince Harry's memoir set to worry the royals and Rishi Sunak plans tax cuts, Friday's papers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wocj5WP

Decisions on spending cuts and tax rises are sober, officials say

Ministers needs to find billions of pounds to plug the 'hole' in public finances. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sYA0TIB

'Live fire used again' as Iran protests swell

Fresh anti-government protests erupt, following a night of demonstrations in all major cities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KR2FD8b

Nose-picking primates spark scientific quest

At least a dozen species display this 'bad habit' and now scientists want to know why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8qSyVT2

Many skip work over hygiene poverty shame, charity says

Some 3.2m adults struggle to afford basic hygiene products leading to shame and exclusion, charity says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mryqPc0

Cost of living: 'I may have to put my child in care due to bills'

A mum says she fears being separated from her disabled daughter due to energy costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6Qp5xsz

Twitter: Elon Musk visits HQ as deal deadline looms

Elon Musk changed his Twitter bio to "Chief Twit" ahead of the Friday deadline to complete its acquisition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fd8WKmD

Rishi Sunak demotes Truss allies as reshuffle continues

Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Chris Philp have both been given more junior roles under the new PM. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WGapkXL

Facebook owner Meta sales continue to fall

The company has lost confidence of many investors, after shares have plunged roughly 60% this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SirOl7Z

Even nuns watch porn, Pope says, warning of risks

Pope Francis was answering a question about how best to navigate the digital world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6AWenHL

Google and Microsoft hit by slowing economy

The tech giants say customers are cutting back amid growing signs of an economic downturn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yzxo6Kp

COP27: Climate change threatening global health - report

Leading medical experts call for action ahead of a major climate conference next month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8fWQ4ic

'People are working themselves into poverty' - food bank provider

Food banks are seeing more people in full-time employment and with mortgages using their services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4x3fOlU

Rishi Sunak aims to bring factions together in cabinet reshuffle

The PM's reshuffle of his top team signals his priorities: unity and stability. But can it work? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tIgGsaL

Bristol cannabis factory worth £3.5m discovered by police

The cannabis plants were found by officers in an industrial unit in Avonmouth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UyCpPax

First LGBTQ+ celebration coins enter circulation

The postmasters from Preston say it was an honour to launch the coin marking 50 years of Pride UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qIxFHX5

Ex-UK pilots in China did not share classified information - flying school

A flying school linked to the recruitment of British pilots says the UK was "fully aware" of its work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PFrHcua

Ukraine war: UN nuclear watchdog to inspect Ukrainian sites

The visit comes after Russian accusations that Kyiv is planning to use so-called dirty bombs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R5C8XDp

Myanmar crisis: 50 killed in air raid on Kachin rebels, reports say

Villagers said there was no warning before the air force dropped bombs on a concert in Kachin state. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ShMEsfi

Poet laureate Simon Armitage reads the BBC's centenary poem

Simon Armitage’s poem Transmission Report celebrates 100 years of the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XmD39K2

Leslie Jordan: Will and Grace star dies aged 67

US media reported the actor was killed after being involved in a car crash on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VY4PZop

Rishi Sunak: Your questions answered

The BBC's Ione Wells answers your questions on the UK's next prime minister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5SOg8iT

Lady Leshurr assaulted ex-girlfriend, court hears

Two women were taken to hospital after reports of a fight in east London on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A1doNJF

New UK prime minister: What comes next for Rishi Sunak?

What awaits Rishi Sunak when he walks through the doors of Downing Street? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XwkRuze

River pollution: New phosphate rules hit thousands of planned new homes

Scrapping some new builds in England and Wales due to poor water quality could cost economy £16bn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ob6AwuD

The political guard is changing again

September's loser appears on the verge of becoming October's prime minister, political editor Chris Mason writes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pLNgPt

Royal Mail: 100 days left to use stamps without a barcode

Royal Mail says everyday stamps that do not have a barcode will no be longer valid after 31 January. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6XAceyP

Hurricane Roslyn batters Mexico's Pacific coast

The hurricane has since been downgraded to a tropical cyclone and is expected to dissipate overnight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u0ltUK1

Boris Johnson pulls out of leadership race: Statement in full

Boris Johnson's full statement as he rules himself out of the race to replace Liz Truss as the next PM. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l95SDcE

Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker's regeneration reveals a new Doctor

Avoid reading unless you're happy for major spoilers, as the 13th Doctor leaves the show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XKn4SLh

Tributes paid to boy, 12, killed in Clacton garage wall collapse

Scott-Swaley Daniel Stevens, 12, was "well-loved" and "will be missed by so many", his family says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7pFQbTB

Gamer meets best mates for first time at his wedding

Ryan George met four friends while playing Fifa and invited them to the happiest day of his life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aNWxR5Q

Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support

About 80,000 people march in Germany's capital, in the biggest rally held so far by the Iranian diaspora. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/64oc0sm

Tiny homes: Off-grid living allowed couple to take risks

A couple say their mortgage-free, low-cost tiny home has allowed them to take risks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iCpBtHw

Cost of Living: People urged to heat homes safely as energy costs soar

Firefighters urge the public to ensure heat sources and electrical products are well maintained. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vDrlaoP

Kilimanjaro: Firefighters tackle blaze on Tanzania mountain

The fire started on Friday night along one of the mountain's most popular climbing routes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/owv12A6

Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker set for her final appearance

The actress will make her final Doctor Who appearance in a 90-minute special on BBC One on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XKn4SLh

Rishi Sunak: Former chancellor who lost out last time

A former finance analyst, Rishi Sunak was runner-up in the previous leadership contest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cQ4UuVB

Birmingham murder inquiry after man stabbed to death in street

Paramedics "battled to save" the 29-year-old but he was pronounced dead at the scene, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U1aPyWT

Scotland out of Rugby World Cup after New Zealand loss

Scotland are out of the Rugby World Cup after a heavy defeat by hosts New Zealand in Whangarei. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CRsI9g3

Energy costs: Can growers in UK's cucumber capital survive?

A third-generation grower says he is scared he could "just lose the whole business". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JwYIn7A

Will Liz Truss get a pension? The perks former prime ministers get

After the fastest exit from Downing Street in UK history, what is Liz Truss entitled to? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I98pcUL

How to cut your energy bills

Energy bills have gone up, but there are some easy ways households can reduce costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nxDCpc5

Rishi Sunak leads PM race as Boris Johnson flies back to London

Allies of the ex-chancellor say he has 100 nominations, as Mr Johnson heads home from the Caribbean. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S2uPt5L

Moody's: UK's economic outlook now 'negative', ratings agency says

Political instability and high inflation in the country means it is less likely to pay back debts, the ratings agency says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GMasJ0N

Whale's majestic move brings dramatic end to marine rescue off Canada

A marine crew battled for hours to free a humpback whale from fishing gear. Then they watched in awe as the giant did this. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6vhxsqf

Campaign for sculpture of feminist Elsie Inglis is 'paused' after row

It comes after trustees commissioned a sculptor who had not entered a submission to make the statue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UYcO9ux

Patients at risk as NHS and care 'gridlocked'

The system can no longer operate effectively, the Care Quality Commission warns, as delays mount. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/juPHnmK

Liz Truss resigns: Race kicks off to find her successor within a week

Candidates have yet to declare, but Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and Michael Gove rule themselves out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o4GCA2r

Chess cheating row: Hans Niemann sues accusers Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com for libel

Hans Niemann is suing grandmaster Magnus Carlsen and others after they accused him of cheating. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wmg8E9d

Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa and manager part ways after heavy defeat at Fulham

Steven Gerrard leaves his role as Aston Villa boss after Thursday's 3-0 defeat at Fulham which leaves them just outside the relegation zone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e5nB4dY

Liz Truss: Tories must stop 'squabbling like schoolchildren,' voters say

Altrincham voters are bemused by the latest political moves, calling events a "complete shambles". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sB2zQ0p

Nick Eardley: The rise and fall of Liz Truss

The outgoing PM won power promising radical change, but it ended in disaster, after just 45 days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6gMyBUK

'Dear oh dear': Six moments from six chaotic weeks

The UK prime minister's short time in office had some dramatic twists and turns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qPjDrJg

Malorie Blackman calls for year-round black history in schools

The Noughts and Crosses author says schools should teach "whole-truth" black history all year round. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jILEcY4

Black Death 700 years ago affects your health now

Mutations that saved lives from the plague are causing auto-immune diseases today. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jTrYM6n

The Papers: 'Truss on the brink' and 'chaos' of Braverman exit

Suella Braverman's resignation during a chaotic day at Westminster leads most of the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nkbp8d6

Friends could be key to finding fitness motivation

Spending time with active people could be key to kick-starting a workout regime, research suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tduq6KD

WATCH: 'I've had enough of talentless people' - Charles Walker

The veteran politician spoke candidly with the BBC about his frustrations with the government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/85MnamI

LS Lowry's Going To The Match sells for £6.6m at auction

The 1953 artwork, depicting crowds at a football ground, is described as an "iconic masterpiece". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hE5wj0b

Mark Drakeford: A brief history of political rants

When Mark Drakeford exploded at the Tories, it was not the first time a politician had seen red. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aD1T4tK

What is the UK inflation rate and why is the cost of living rising?

The price of the things we spend our money on is rising at nearly its highest rate in 40 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cVzLruS

The answers to your inflation questions

The BBC's economics editor Faisal Islam answers your questions on inflation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e3jhLVz

Are you setting up a warm bank? We want your stories

Along with the Jeremy Vine show, we want to know, are you are setting up a warm bank? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uSUDmzF

Crystal Palace 2-1 Wolves: Wilfried Zaha winner helps Eagles come from behind for victory

Wilfried Zaha's well-taken winner caps a classy comeback as Crystal Palace record back-to-back home victories by beating Wolves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8ambCyZ

Brighton & Hove Albion 0-0 Nottingham Forest: Hosts held to goalless draw by strugglers

Brighton's winless run under new boss Roberto de Zerbi continues with a frustrating Premier League draw against strugglers Nottingham Forest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J7KzYTs

Police remove and arrest M25 Dartford Crossing protesters

Climate change activists on the QEII bridge at Dartford leads to two days of disruption on the M25. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G9ae2Km

Turner Prize 2022: Boy bands, apocalyptic landscapes and pub signs go on show

The nominees for the annual art award deal with "the big issues of our time" in very different ways. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0btPgkT

Ivory seized decades ago still turning up in raids

Elephant ivory that's supposed to be under lock and key has turned up in recent seizures, say scientists. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63288389?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Train strikes: Workers vote on further six months of walkouts

The RMT union is asking members if they will support further train strikes to Spring 2023. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AIQMK5P

Ex-UK pilots lured to help Chinese military, MoD says

Up to 30 former UK military pilots are thought to have gone to train members of China's Army. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hCG9zYH

Booker Prize 2022: Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka wins with supernatural satire

The prestigious book prize is won by Shehan Karunatilaka, for his novel The Seven Moons of Maali. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PldjQvb

Another whirlwind day for politics... in 60 seconds

As more radical policy ideas were blitzed by the new chancellor, PM Liz Truss kept a low profile. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LouWRts

Pound moves higher in Asia trade after U-turns

The British currency gained 0.5% against the US dollar in early Asia trading on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qQY9aDy

How long can Liz Truss survive as prime minister?

It's possible the appointment of Mr Hunt will buy the PM some time. But will it be enough? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HDQ8eot

Al Jazeera staff allege harassment and bullying went unchecked

A BBC investigation has found multiple allegations of sexual harassment and bullying at the international broadcaster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7qLZ62m

The Papers: 'Game is up' for Truss and 'Met failings' exposed

A review finds hundreds of Met Police officers are getting away with breaking the law and misconduct. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q3952Cn

Nicola Benedetti: 'We need creativity more than ever'

The acclaimed violinist is upbeat as she takes over as director of the Edinburgh International Festival from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ENqfX23

Met Police report: Hundreds of officers getting away with misconduct

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says he's appalled by the findings, and many officers should be sacked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8DLQ2u3

Families reunite on the Mexico-US border

More than 200 people gathered at the Rio Grand River on the Mexico-US border to reunite with their family members. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XaiNP2t

How Ukraine is winning the social media war

Despite civilian and military bloodshed, Ukraine's online information war keeps a sense of humour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0xKzycj

Maharajah Duleep Singh: Indian boy king's warm friendship with Queen Victoria

An exhibition in the UK chronicles the life of Maharajah Duleep Singh, the last Sikh king from India. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H3Gghrq

Dementia: Carer encourages other men to seek support

Stefan cares for his wife who has Alzheimer's, but says he and other male carers need to talk more. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9NcC4KS

What are the US midterms? A simple guide

The US holds midterm elections on 8 November, but who's in the running and what could the results mean? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4tzNKJn

Home Secretary to crack down on disruptive protests with new bill

Protesters could be blocked from targeting key infrastructure under the home secretary's new plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lysX2Er

Kaiser Chiefs silenced at Rugby League World Cup opening ceremony

The pre-tournament show is halted just minutes before the opening game between England and Samoa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JnyOzea

Leeds fire: Emergency crews tackle city centre blaze

A number of bars and restaurants are evacuated close to the city's Millennium Square. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OhCUTg7

Evin prison fire: Gun shots and sirens heard at notorious detention centre

Video appears to show the sky lit up orange as flames are seen behind a tower, and smoke billows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nqkLjmC

Will the UK financial chaos spark a wider meltdown?

Risks to global financial stability are verging on crisis levels, the IMF has warned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i0R43tl

Iran: How we are uncovering the protests and crackdowns

BBC journalists are verifying videos that are crucial to establishing what is happening on the ground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R078oxf

Turkish mine explosion kills 22 and leaves dozens trapped

Emergency workers are desperately searching for those still trapped hundreds of metres below ground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H5KBU2Y

Robbie Coltrane in pictures: 'Big guy, big heart, a massive talent'

Looking back at Scottish national treasure Robbie Coltrane whose career took him to the heights of Hollywood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sVRHcwq

Tory MPs turn on Liz Truss after turbulent day

Many MPs are unhappy with the prime minister after she fired her chancellor and announced a second U-turn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nmZgDYx

Tom Watson and Arlene Foster nominated for peerages

Winston Churchill's grandson Sir Nicholas Soames is also included in the 26 new Lords entrants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yqYXtHG

A dizzying 24 hours for UK politics... in under a minute

The day started with one Chancellor and ended with another, with a lot of turbulence in between. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/x2N5EJ6

Gwent Police unveil tuk-tuks as latest crime fighting tool

The Gwent force is rolling out four of the three-wheelers to be used in Newport and Abergavenny. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tQsfwom

Mini-budget U-turn on the table as pressure mounts

Discussions are ongoing but many Tory MPs believe a U-turn on aspects of the economic plan is now inevitable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9jqgAv3

Watch: Turkey MP smashes phone with hammer in parliament

Burak Erbay was protesting against a proposed government-backed bill aimed to combat 'disinformation'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DNRdz6w

New crisis looms for Ukrainians in the UK

For many refugees, the six months British hosts agreed to house them for is up. So what happens now? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8vweL7B

January 6 committee issues subpoena for Trump to testify

The vote to issue Trump with a subpoena legally requires him to testify under threat of penalty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QrWNnKi

Riba Stirling Prize: Cambridge University library wins top architecture award

Magdalene College Cambridge's "exquisitely detailed" new library wins the Riba Stirling Prize. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wkQRsHj

Jamaica bans music and TV glorifying crime

Jamaica's broadcasting commission is banning content that encourages "illegal activity". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GzHWAox

Analysis: Has Liz Truss driven herself into a cul-de-sac?

As the PM attends her first weekly audience with the King, the markets and country wonder what's next. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ORcXNLl

Jet2 flight diverted to London Stansted after security scare

Essex Police say there was no threat on board the Jet2 flight after RAF planes escorted it to Stansted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ddu2rB

The Papers: 'Tories in open revolt' and 'row looms over crown'

Thursday's headlines are dominated by pressure on the prime minister to re-write her mini-budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0s3mWIG

Ashley Williams faces conduct charge at son's match

However the ex-Wales captain claims he was assaulted at an under-12s game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C5pFqgK

Oxford Street US-themed candy stores raided for fake goods

Dangerous vapes, counterfeit designer watches and unlabelled electricals were confiscated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mqLMRYE

Black people more likely to develop dementia, large study finds

A mix of factors are at play and greater awareness is needed, the researchers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1fh7bOk

Bank of England boss tells investors pensions help must end

The Bank of England says bond-buying help will end on Friday, despite pleas from investors to extend it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lUk4y8g

The Papers: 'Cap on energy profits' and 'move bank holiday'

Wednesday's newspapers lead on government plans to put a cap on the profits of energy companies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hh5xBto

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Frenzied bee ball wins top prize

The extraordinary moment a manic scrum of male bees envelops a single female to try to mate with her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pF1TyrO

Some Tory MPs in talks with Labour to block fracking plans

Some Tories oppose the government lifting the ban on fracking in England and want a vote on the issue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Vf3Ltsr

Ukraine war round-up: Russian military exhausted and US tech giant Meta blacklisted

Speaking to the BBC, a UK spy chief says Russia is "desperate" but still capable of causing damage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JbRpXqy

Mark Zuckerberg reveals new Quest Pro VR headset

Facebook-owner Meta has revealed a new VR headset as part of its continued metaverse push. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J4hL1gK

Robot falls asleep while being quizzed by Lords

Humanoid robot artist Ai-Da needs a reset after being quizzed by a Lords committee about how she creates art. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fERb2dC

The indyref2 questions facing the Supreme Court

What are the arguments set to be made about a Scottish independence referendum? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B1riFGf

Air France Crash: Aviation bosses heckled as trial begins

Relatives of those who died in the Air France crash yelled "shame" as the trial started in Paris. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y0r2bon

Chris Mason: The two huge tasks of persuasion for the SNP

Our political editor considers the challenges ahead for the Scottish National Party after its conference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TxC4nOp

Ben Bernanke, former US Federal Reserve chief, wins Nobel Prize

Ben Bernanke, who led the Fed through the financial crisis, is one of a trio to scoop the award. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fPdy2Nz

Bishopsgate stabbings: Arrest over central London attack

The 25-year-old is detained in Islington in connection with the attack at Bishopsgate on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jcqXFDK

Covid booster: Who can get another jab this autumn?

Over-50s can get another Covid booster, as can younger people who are at higher risk, and NHS staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tLi3ep

Kidderminster woman missing part of skull in operation plea

Sophie Price, from Kidderminster, has to wear protective hats after being seriously hurt in a crash. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qiGPJo3

Fishing nets being recycled to help save the sea

Nets used to be brought to shore and left in landfill or discarded in the ocean - putting seals at risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NE94n86

Creeslough: Who were the 10 victims of petrol station explosion?

The 10 people who died in the disaster range in age from five to 59 and lived in or near Creeslough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vaVG9Xs

Arsenal make most powerful statement so far in Liverpool win

Arsenal, showing new guile and steel, make their most powerful statement so far in a win over Liverpool that proves their character. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SQh1mga

Creeslough spirit shines amid darkness of tragedy

People come together in support of one another at vigils to remember those lost in Friday's blast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ckWnmqy

Boxer David Pearce: Forgotten images of 'Newport's Rocky' revealed

After spending almost 40 years forgotten in a box, photos of "Newport's Rocky" go on display. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/opxZ9qR

Crimea bridge: Russia ramps up security after blast

Moscow moves to secure the key connector and repair it as soon as possible after the explosion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W2aQFLy

Luvo Manyonga: World champion & Olympic silver medallist's drug fight

Luvo Manyonga was athletics' feel-good story. But his journey from drug addict to world champion has not yet reached a happy ending. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5fmTGby

Cabinet ministers urge Tory MPs to unite behind Liz Truss

Senior MPs call on the party to rally around Liz Truss or risk ending up in opposition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B9TRmjl

HMS Montrose: Royal Navy seizes drugs worth £15m in Arabian Sea

Hundreds of kilograms of crystal methamphetamine were recovered from a small boat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TQqrsuB

Madchester: Woman surprises photographer who took 1991 shot

A Facebook post leads a music fan to surprise the man responsible for a much-loved Madchester photo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F5Lbnr9

The Papers: Truss call for unity and 'bitter blow' for Putin

Many of Sunday's front pages lead on reports of infighting in No 10 and the explosion on a key bridge in Crimea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OlRyYg5

Pavement on their reunion: 'We're like an uncaged tiger'

The ultimate underground band of the 1990s are back, with a viral TikTok hit and "emotional" tour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f1kvVin

New photo of Queen's fell pony Emma released after funeral attendance

She was one of the Queen's favourite ponies and appeared at the monarch's funeral. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gUAY5kE

Hull Fair: Ride owners on rollercoaster of rising costs

When your job is your way of life, the cost of living crisis bites doubly hard on livelihoods. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TpQ3ozg

James Bond: Duo were 'privileged' to write new ending for 007

Screenwriters Neal Purvis and Robert Wade discuss what it takes to keep the James Bond franchise alive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/viSQBFJ

Eurovision in Liverpool will come at a significant cost

Now we know Liverpool will host Eurovision in 2023, questions are likely to move to funding the event. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SlbZOH5

New York City declares state of emergency over migrant 'crisis situation'

Mayor Eric Adams said the city is on track to spend $1bn this fiscal year to care for asylum seekers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GTl3CEH

Ellerby: Gold coins found hidden under kitchen floor sell for £754,000

The coins, found during kitchen renovations in East Yorkshire, have attracted global interest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HfBTxgm

Why Russia but not China faces human rights action

The UN has examined allegations of repression and human rights violations in both countries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oiYOIK7

NI politics: Is another Stormont election a certainty?

Three weeks before a crucial deadline, BBC News NI examines the options facing the NI secretary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0cYRvbD

Thailand pre-school attack: Witnesses describe shocking attack

Witnesses describe the moment a former police officer began shooting and stabbing staff and children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9YNFcTH

Elon Musk: Twitter won't 'take yes for an answer'

Twitter has raised questions about how Elon Musk plans to finance his $44bn takeover. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K9xbMEG

Hunter Biden could be charged with tax crimes

Federal agents investigating the US president's son believe they have evidence of tax crimes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/belF7J9

Biden to pardon thousands of federal marijuana convictions

The move brings Mr Biden closer to his campaign pledge to nationally decriminalise recreational cannabis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g61XKYP

Omonia Nicosia 2-3 Manchester United: Marcus Rashford inspires Europa League win after scare in Cyprus

Marcus Rashford scores twice and assists another as Manchester United come from behind to beat Omonia Nicosia on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/19SKRs7

Rugby World Cup: The intrigue & inspiration behind first women's tournament of 1991

Memories differ and rumours abound but the first women's Rugby World Cup can be certain of its game-changing legacy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5GyA6O9

Dog death, driving and emails: The strange history of the 'October surprise'

Surprising news stories about candidates are not uncommon in US politics before November elections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dLOCmvz

Chelsea 3-0 AC Milan: Blues produce emphatic and deserved win over Serie A giants

Chelsea get their first win of this season's Champions League with an emphatic and fully deserved victory over AC Milan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BwSbvfl

LIV Golf claims players can earn ranking points after Mena Tour agreement

LIV Golf signs a "strategic alliance" with the Middle East and Africa (Mena), Tour which it claims will allow its players to earn world ranking points. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Lx6IMmT

RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic: Scottish champions' hopes dented in Germany

Celtic's hopes of progressing in the Champions League were dented after RB Leipzig eventually triumphed in a frantic and entertaining contest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AmhI9Dv

Newspaper headlines: Truss speech to 'rally MPs' amid claims of a 'coup'

The papers preview Liz Truss's Conservative conference speech as infighting in the party continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zT82kP6

Woman handcuffed in police car hit by train... and survives

This is the moment a train collided with a police car in Colorado - with a woman in the back seat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K0hqu8A

Somalia drought: The fight for survival as famine looms

Children are dying in growing numbers amid the worst drought to hit Somalia in 40 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Gup3fZs

Liz Truss facing pressure to ensure benefits rise in line with inflation

But Liz Truss says a decision hasn't been made, as the issue dominates the Tory party conference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vA0HDc4

Men's Shed group unite to rebuild after arson attack

A men's community group are rebuilding their shed, after it was destroyed by arson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/21xK8EG

Woman admits defacing Captain Sir Tom Moore memorial

Madeleine Budd admits criminal damage to the memorial in Derbyshire on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9wudnxt

Just Fine gives King Charles III first winner at Leicester

Just Fine makes history at Leicester as the first winner for King Charles III after he inherited the late Queen's horses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d8xg7JI

Ione Wells goes behind the scenes at the Tory conference ahead of Liz Truss's speech

BBC political correspondent Ione Wells speaks to members behind the scenes at the Conservative party conference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XurNYo9

TikTok designer creates jewellery from bacteria

Scottish artist Chloe Fitzpatrick found fame on TikTok after sharing her unusual creative process. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eRGAC2N

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to set out debt plan earlier than planned

The chancellor will publish plans "shortly" after pressure to calm markets over his mini-budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0l52dri

Chancellor attempts to put tax U-turn behind him

The chancellor says he wants to focus on delivering growth, after admitting it's been a "tough day". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5qYZBk3

Danish Royal Family: Queen 'sorry' after stripping grandchildren's titles

But she did not reverse the decision to remove titles from four of her grandchildren. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iTNGEjJ

Leicester 4-0 Nottingham Forest: James Maddison scores twice as Foxes win first game of season

Leicester thrash Nottingham Forest to secure their first Premier League win of the season and move off the bottom of the table. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jpnYPKF

'Systemic' abuse in top-level US women's football

Abuse and misconduct "had become systemic" in the United States' top-flight National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), an independent investigation finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7uC0Fxd

Will Smith film Emancipation to come out this year

The slave drama will be released in December, making it eligible for next year's Oscars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mof7cQZ

What happens when all the banks leave town?

Could a new "banking hub" solve the problems caused by the departure of five banks from Brechin? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bONIzDQ

Newspaper headlines: Tories threaten rebellion as 45p vote 'delayed'

Growing concerns within the Conservative Party over the PM's tax plans dominate Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-63112449?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Drax: UK power station owner cuts down primary forests in Canada

The owner of the UK's biggest power station, Drax, is cutting down key forests in Canada. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7kcgATG

Tory conference: We must stay the course, insists Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng

Kwasi Kwarteng will defend his tax cuts during his Conservative Party conference speech. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WYN6cZ8

Tory conference: Liz Truss will lose 45p tax rate vote, says Shapps

Ex-cabinet minister accuses PM of not listening to public concern over tax cuts for the well-off. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XzHgxEO

Erling Haaland is Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic & more superstars in one

Erling Haaland is Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and other elite strikers in one player, as the game reacts to another hat-trick for the Manchester City forward. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dGizoQl

Tory conference: Labour favourites to win power at next election, says John Curtice

Liz Truss is now as unpopular with voters as Boris Johnson when he was ousted, says veteran pollster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ipWtKud

Bruce Willis denies selling rights to his face

It was widely reported that the actor had sold his face to a deepfake company. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kgSlUMA

What are the sanctions on Russia and are they hurting its economy?

Western nations have imposed severe sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xHKa2mS

What is Ebola and why is Uganda's outbreak so serious?

It is proving more difficult to deal with as vaccines are not available for a rare strain of the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T84ROdF

Singapore Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team fined £22,000 over nose stud

Lewis Hamilton dismisses ongoing controversy about his wearing a nose stud in his F1 car as "all a bit silly", as the issue blows up again at the Singapore Grand Prix. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ts0avuB

Burkina Faso coup: Gunshots in capital and roads blocked

The army captain who announced Friday's takeover says the ousted leader is planning a counter-attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gHaUJWK

King Charles will not attend COP27, says Palace

The monarch and prime minister agreed the King would not attend after he sought government advice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EmY3Cbs

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp defends full-back after England omission

Jurgen Klopp says he would pick "exceptional" Trent Alexander-Arnold in any team after the full-back was overlooked by England manager Gareth Southgate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lowvX8t

Iran protests: 'Nine Europeans' arrested in latest unrest

Germany, France, the UK and Sweden have been warned over the involvement of their "agents", Iran says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Zkj603R

Cashy C's: The musical staging working class stories in a pawnbrokers shop

Cashy C's, a rap musical about life on the breadline, is being performed in an empty Bradford shop. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WC5eb6o

Rare tree dormouse not seen for 20 years found in Austria

Researchers hope to learn more about the species, found in a Salzburg forest, before it goes into hibernation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OQAZk8z

Hull City 0-2 Luton Town: Hatters consign managerless hosts to home defeat

Luton Town inflict a sixth Championship defeat of the season on Hull City, who sacked boss Shota Arveladze just hours before kick-off. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ocaJDGQ

Ukraine war: Russia completes land-grab as Kyiv's territory annexed

President Putin has sparked an international outcry by annexing four regions of occupied Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zYfEQcg

England in Pakistan: Phil Salt stars as tourists level Twenty20 series

Phil Salt smashes an unbeaten 88 from 41 balls as England storm to an eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the sixth T20 international. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WKCxjNE