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Girls Aloud: It's 20 years since pop greats were born on Popstars The Rivals

It's two decades since a talent show launched one of the most successful girl bands in chart history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/28yZKSC

Richard Drax: Jamaica eyes slavery reparations from Tory MP

Richard Drax is facing demands to pay compensation for the role of his ancestors in the slave trade. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WvjJBXT

Newspaper headlines: 'Rampant England march on' and Alzheimer's progress

Wednesday's papers hail England's victory, and a landmark moment for Alzheimer's research. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jIJrC5Q

Analysis: A poignant moment for talented Rashford

Marcus Rashford is showing his return to form after a painful road is almost complete, writes Phil McNulty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rAJUWgB

Oath Keepers: Two members of far-right militia guilty of US sedition

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes has been found guilty of the rare charge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ae6XlVB

Onshore wind: Grant Shapps criticised for 'nonsense' claims

The business secretary says wind turbines are now "so big" they cannot be built on land. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aGD2VKj

Ukraine: Zelenska tells MPs that UK must 'unite the world'

Speaking in the Commons, Olena Zelenska compared Ukraine's plight to that of the UK during World War Two. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xJc2owD

Newspaper headlines: 'Battle of Britain' and end of 'golden era' with China

Tuesday's papers look ahead to the first all-British World Cup match between England and Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y5Lxvar

Artemis: Nasa's Orion capsule breaks distance record

The spacecraft travels further from Earth than any previous vehicle built for astronauts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R7hqDin

Frome crash: Children hurt as school coach overturns

Emergency crews, including air ambulance, are called to a crash involving a school coach. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XJDSakd

Diphtheria: Migrants with symptoms to be isolated

Decision comes after death of a man at a processing centre may have been caused by the disease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QmF4KfU

Musk feuds with Apple over Twitter advertising

Elon Musk has tweeted that Apple has largely stopped advertising on his platform. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Lkhpj82

The Essex police traffic officer whose photography has helped manage PTSD

"I saw things no-one should see," says a traffic police officer who now takes solace behind a lens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/npDozy0

The papers: China rocked by protests and Hancock out of jungle

Monday's papers lead with the protests in Chinese cities over Beijing's strict zero-Covid policies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bdEeHaT

Scottish football to ban heading the day before and after matches

Professional clubs told to limit training exercises with repetitive heading to one session per week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/drcxNET

Palliative care: 'My dad should not have been expected to die in office hours'

Most of the UK lacks consistent round-the-clock care for the terminally ill, research suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BzGL1mD

Matt Hancock on I'm A Celebrity: Has the controversial MP been forgiven?

The ex-health secretary was eliminated from I'm a Celebrity, so was his appearance a failure? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MZyRrNI

Tiny Nativity scene in the eye of a needle on display in Birmingham

The artist says he takes drugs to slow his heart and creates the tiny engravings between heartbeats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EYcGX0q

New York: Man rescued seconds before incoming train

It was reported the man had accidentally fallen onto the tracks in Harlem, New York. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DSrT3Qb

Jyoti Bhatt: The photographer who preserved rural Indian life

Jyoti Bhatt documented the nuances of rural Indian culture that are on the cusp of disappearing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oRJfvK

Royal Mail: When are the postal strikes ahead of Christmas?

About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wNMahUF

The papers: 'Thousands in 12-hour A&E wait' and Brexit 'blow'

The Sunday Telegraph reports about 4,000 patients a day are waiting more than 12 hours in A&E. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/roJTQAj

Doddie Weir: Tributes paid to rugby hero hailed 'a force of nature'

The ex-Scotland rugby international dies six years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y3Ot7EN

Daughter cannot watch execution of Kevin Johnson, judge rules

Kevin Johnson faces execution in Missouri on Tuesday for the killing of a police officer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZJN8Cwc

An incomplete history of pop on BBC television

It's 70 years since the BBC launched its first televised chart show. How have things changed since? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LOcFwpu

Twitter: Romance, business and campaigns born on the platform

Three women share their stories of how being on Twitter has changed their lives for the better. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rkEo2dY

US Walmart shooting: Weapon purchased morning of attack

Officials released new details of the attack, which killed six, including a note from the gunman's phone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HCXS705

London Fire Brigade institutionally misogynist and racist - report

London Fire Brigade officers "sexually taunt female colleagues constantly", a report finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GIR2UNc

World Cup: Iran protesters confronted at World Cup game against Wales

Some fans had flags and T-shirts confiscated while others were shouted at and harassed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mgJIatu

Black Friday sales rebound as shoppers seek bargains

Figures show sales beat 2021 volumes, with energy-efficient products in high demand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FidpNOv

Quiz of the week: Who went round the Moon with Snoopy?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hb2tRS8

Nurses to strike for two days before Christmas

Royal College of Nursing members are set to stage their biggest-ever NHS walkout on 15 and 20 December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LWosn4e

Liz Truss and Boris Johnson join Tory wind farm rebellion

A Tory MP says the former prime ministers are backing his bid to overturn a ban on new turbines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YU2VnGO

Ashford bacteria outbreak: Primary school pupil dies with infection

A second child is taken to hospital and pupils and staff are being prescribed antibiotics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yk7tXPR

Sports Direct owner buys historic Savile Row tailor

The boss of Frasers Group said the move secured "a long-term future" for the 250-year-old Gieves & Hawkes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oIvXYJB

Met Police officer David Carrick faces further nine sex offence charges

David Carrick is accused of 53 crimes against 13 women, including rape, between 2003 and 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/M8jKELv

Holiday swindlers: The rise of digital travel scams

Social media is helping travel agents to impress clients, and sometimes to scam them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GqCApRl

Jeremy Hunt: Cut energy use to stop Putin 'blackmail'

People need to cut consumption to reduce the UK's reliance on Russia, the chancellor says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NS4FjD0

Gold coins worth €1.6m stolen in nine-minute heist from German museum

Police in Germany say they are examining links between the theft and past heists from the country's museums. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KpcU8HZ

World Cup 2022: ITV pundit Nadia Nadim reveals mother's death after leaving broadcast

Nadia Nadim says her mother died after being hit by a truck, after the Denmark forward had to leave an ITV broadcast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6VxfFnj

Royal Mail: Strikes over Christmas and Black Friday to go ahead

Royal Mail said it had made its "best and final offer" and accused the union of "holding Christmas to ransom". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nlgVB4F

Antarctica penguins: How too much ice triggered population decline

A large Adélie penguin population off Antarctica has fallen by 43% over the past decade. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Se5QH7E

Black Friday deals: Why bigger discounts may come next month

With too much inventory and a possible squeeze on demand, retailers may offer deeper price cuts in December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1uCWtx9

Housing target vote faces delay over Tory revolt

It comes as Michael Gove is expected to meet Tory MPs amid the threat of a backbench rebellion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KThEWUa

UK visas: How does the points-based immigration system work?

Most people wanting to come to the UK to work need to apply via a points-based system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1gZ2jm7

Teachers' strike in Scotland to go ahead as new pay offer rejected

Scotland's biggest teachers' union says a new pay offer is "insulting" and confirm Thursday's strike. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SarxkdP

How many Covid cases does China have and what are its rules?

Covid-19 is flaring up in China, despite it having some of the toughest lockdown rules in the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tbNydws

The Papers: Lions 'bare teeth' and Starmer's migration policy

England's World Cup win over Iran and a speech on migration by the Labour leader lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TwLnHhr

World Cup 2022: Neco Williams played after suffering family bereavement

Defender Neco Williams reveals he played in Wales' opening World Cup game after being told his grandfather had died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PXmaL4D

Twitter charity partners condemn Musk's 'dangerous' changes

Two of Twitter's most important civil rights partners criticise reinstatement of Trump and West accounts from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fqf8Lld

USA 1-1 Wales: Gareth Bale penalty salvages draw in World Cup opener

Gareth Bale rescues Wales as the captain's late penalty salvages a draw against the United States in his country's first World Cup game for 64 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hLPrUcT

World Cup 2022: Tears and emotion as Wales return

It is a day many fans feared they would never see, with 64 years of hurt finally coming to an end. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o9rBYth

Police release four men arrested after NI bomb attack

The men were arrested after the attack on two police officers in Strabane last Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e6LgEla

Cost of living: 'We both work but we can't afford the family rent'

A nurse is facing eviction with her family, and they can't find a new home within budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QjJ2soB

The Papers: 'Lions of Arabia' and 'soft Brexit warnings'

The final countdown to England's World Cup kick off is causing much excitement on Monday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-63697978?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Martyn's Law: PM urged not to delay venue security bill

Protect Duty, or Martyn's Law, was introduced in the wake of the Manchester Arena bombing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HcExgau

Will you be allowed to watch the World Cup at work?

Bosses have to decide whether to get behind the controversial World Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pJaOIrx

Awaab Ishak: Councils put 'on notice' following toddler's mould death

The housing secretary tells providers to improve conditions after Awaab Ishak's death due to mould in his home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nigcb86

Musk reinstates Trump's Twitter account

The ban against the ex-US president is lifted, but Trump says he sees no reason to return. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I0AKs2R

Safe haven laws and the surrendered infants in US

Michelle told no-one she was pregnant. So when she gave birth by the roadside, she did something she came to regret. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VxnWwIB

The Papers: 'Come on you Lions' and Fifa boss speech 'outrage'

Plenty of stories on Sunday's front pages look forward to the World Cup finally kicking off in Qatar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GZ6E831

COP27: UN climate talks go into the night amid tense negotiations

Representatives at COP27 in Egypt have been locked in negotiations for far longer than expected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9x3YM0s

East Belfast UVF operation leads to gun and pipe bomb seizures

Police say four men have also been arrested after searches in east Belfast on Friday night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tUpiXgE

Ukraine war: Were Russian soldiers shot after surrendering?

Video has emerged that Russia says shows the killing of their surrendering troops in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GS8Xepl

Scotland disruption to continue after severe flooding

Sepa says there will be a residual impact of Friday's weather as river levels peak on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IJkg8TA

The Papers: 'They think it's all sober' and PM's fears for women

Saturday's front pages cover the last-minute decision to stop alcohol being sold at World Cup stadiums. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xlBH7RT

Iran spreading 'bloodshed and destruction', says foreign secretary

James Cleverly will reaffirm the UK's commitment to stopping Iran from producing nuclear weapons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SnZyjde

Doctor Who: Millie Gibson revealed as Ncuti Gatwa's companion

The 18-year-old Coronation Street actress will play Ruby Sunday in the long-running sci-fi drama. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/M4jmd6J

Banksy accuses clothing brand Guess of stealing artworks

The graffiti artist called on shoplifters to visit a London branch of Guess in retaliation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/omxgIb8

Eton College boys 'booed' visiting state schoolgirls

Pupils were "sanctioned" for the "totally unacceptable" behaviour, Eton College says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kaA0pHW

Autumn Statement: BBC experts on six things you need to know

BBC correspondents on how the new economic plan will affect your household budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oWrNKSQ

Ukraine war: 10 million without power after Russian strikes

At least seven are killed in a new Russian missile barrage, days after an even bigger bombardment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VBbvokt

Postal workers to strike on six more days in run-up to Christmas

Industrial action is scheduled for six days in December, including Christmas Eve. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Pwzu39k

Awaab Ishak: Rochdale Boroughwide Housing boss rejects call to resign

Gareth Swarbrick has rejected calls to quit his £185,000 job after the toddler's death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g8dFMyK

Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt warns of challenges as living standards plunge

The chancellor admits times are difficult as he defends tax rises in his Autumn Statement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0FjvWys

Benjamin Mendy was a predatory serial rapist, prosecutor tells court

Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy assumed women at parties were "good for sex", a prosecutor says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jhPbZWn

Rupert Murdoch pays £11,000 for Boris Johnson to visit

The media tycoon paid for flights and accommodation for the former PM to visit Montana last month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ehngiTa

Trump not first politician to be ditched by Rupert Murdoch

A secret memo, unearthed by diplomats, exposes how ruthlessly the press baron can dispose of allies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XNYKoQM

Plastic Pollution: Waste from across world found on remote British Island

A tide of plastic debris from all over the world has washed up on Ascension Island, says researchers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dwZHLrv

100,000 birds culled after farm avian flu outbreaks

The National Farmers Union said a farm in Ayrshire and two in Aberdeenshire had been affected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4PimhrG

Hostile states are targeting you, Speaker warns MPs

Mobile phones "potential goldmine" of sensitive information, a letter from Sir Lindsay Hoyle says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AiQSj50

Qatar World Cup: TV 2 Denmark reporter forced off air

Security staff are seen covering the camera as a TV 2 Denmark reporter tries to broadcast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TXU8ZvV

Made.com customers given 25 November delivery deadline

Customers who do not receive furniture orders by 25 November should submit a claim for a refund. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BJiXw3M

Estee Lauder to buy designer brand Tom Ford

The cosmetics giant will purchase the designer fashion brand for £2.4bn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tPCJb0B

England 1-1 Norway: Lionesses complete 2022 unbeaten despite Ellie Roebuck error

European champions England complete their historic 2022 unbeaten following a 1-1 friendly draw with Norway in Murcia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UrIfa8F

Ryan Reynolds speaks Welsh during awards acceptance

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been given an award by S4C for promoting Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D9aU3pQ

Hitmen jailed after gangster rap shooting boast in Glasgow

John McCann and Anton Brannigan blasted two men with a sawn-off shotgun as they sat in a parked van. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xo3v61S

Civil service union urges complaints reform amid bullying claims

The call from the FDA comes after bullying allegations against Justice Secretary Dominic Raab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1JuHOgW

Ukraine war: US and Russian spy chiefs meet face-to-face in Turkey

William Burns meets his Russian counterpart in Turkey following continued nuclear threats from Moscow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2D34Exw

Day in the life of a struggling single dad: 'I can't take any more of this'

Samuel from Bristol struggles to feed and bathe his two young sons amid the cost of living crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AvbtX1e

Roberta Flack is unable to sing after ALS diagnosis

The Grammy-winning musician, 85, is known for hits such as "Killing Me Softly with His Song". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uVw239D

Eden Project withdraws complaint over Penrith gardener

The venue had objected to Susan Davies using the word "Eden", where she lives, in her firm's name. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pCzRsxP

Cost of living: 'We've got to sell our family home due to mortgage rise'

A mother-of-three says she can't see any option than selling her house due to mortgage rates rising. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RtHUNCd

Mystery of BBC radio's first broadcasts revealed 100 years on

New research shows the BBC may have launched in London but Manchester played a big role in many early shows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iN9rujl

Disability and the cost of living: 'It's our son's life'

Six-year-old Cohen survives off the machines in his home and his mum's energy bills could rise to more than £3,000 a year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VbiMtGk

The Papers: 'Tax rises for all' and 'last chance' to save NHS

Government plans to hike taxes while cutting spending and problems facing the health service lead the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F37JGMD

Suella Braverman to sign revised deal with France on Channel migrants

The home secretary will finalise a deal with the French to try to curb Channel crossings in small boats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9MVbDe3

Strictly Come Dancing: Tony Adams withdraws with an injury

Judge Shirley Ballas says the sportsman has become one of the nation's favourite entertainers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/szoGHYv

Gwent Police to face misogyny, corruption and racism probe

Gwent Police is investigated after "abhorrent" messages between serving and retired officers emerged. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LNVjZ7I

Official Singles Chart turns 70: Seven historic controversies

The UK's singles chart turns 70 this week - but the countdown has not always gone smoothly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Yx9vswt

The Papers: 'Truss budget' cost £30bn and 'Rishi revives Thatcherism'

The impact of the "disastrous" mini-budget and the spending cut plus tax rises plans to fix it lead the Sunday papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yQvJ4MU

Keith Levene: The Clash guitarist and founding member dies aged 65

Levene was one of the most influential guitarists of all time, his friend and author Adam Hammond says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iCjvhfI

Migrant channel crossings top 40,000 this year

More than 100 migrants came ashore on Saturday, say eyewitnesses, meaning the 40,000 mark is surpassed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r8eItxj

Ballymoney: Toddler Noah McAleese dies in farm incident

Noah McAleese, 2, was taken to hospital after the incident at Rosepark Farm on Friday afternoon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GJmBE9u

Chennai rains: Can the city withstand another urban flood?

The southern Indian city of Chennai recorded its heaviest rainfall in more than 30 years in November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/deNmCjn

Newspaper headlines: 'Rumble in the jungle' and 'route out' from Raab

Matt Hancock's Covid grilling on I'm a Celebrity and civil servants avoiding the justice secretary are among Saturday's front page stories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jd9tQgU

Which new laws have been held up or shelved?

There are question marks over some high-profile legislation, including on online safety and renters' reform. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ued1Kr7

Asylum seekers: Scabies and abuse at Stockport hotel, council claims

People "cooped up" in a Stockport hotel are facing "inhumane treatment", the town's council says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8AC0XRp

Ukraine war: Celebrations as Kyiv takes back key city Kherson

An official says Ukraine's troops are "almost fully in control" after Russia completed its retreat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VXeQFBZ

Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy dies aged 66

Conroy voiced Batman in animated TV shows, feature films and video games for nearly 30 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xq9akY5

Midterm elections results: Rivalry spills open as Trump lashes out at DeSantis

The ex-president calls Florida's governor "desperate" in the first draw of a metaphorical pistol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0dgQM3u

The Papers: 'Kwarteng blames Truss' and Walliams' 'vile slurs'

An interview with ex-chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and leaked remarks from TV's David Walliams lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JB5z8Di

Labour vows to lift ban on onshore wind

A Labour government would ease planning rules for new onshore wind farms, Sir Kier Starmer says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q86y0cG

Nurses' union pay demands not affordable, says Rishi Sunak

Royal College of Nursing want a 17% pay increase and voted to take strike action across the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xOJ2NW6

Rishi Sunak 'confident' of NI Protocol talks breakthrough

Speaking after meeting Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Rishi Sunak says he wants a "negotiated solution". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UXKJjhA

Body found in search for University of Warwick professor

The body of astronomer Tom Marsh was found two months after his disappearance, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VJLD4sf

Christmas adverts toned down during cost of living crisis

John Lewis says the cost of living crisis was "front of mind" as it joins other big brands launching festive campaigns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KkauhHf

US sees 'real problems' for Russia in Ukraine

Russia is retreating from Kherson, the only regional capital it captured during the invasion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ylbUonw

Boy George's tears as Hancock enters I'm a Celeb camp

The singer says his mother was in hospital during the pandemic, and he thought she was going to die. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EtYAmre

York: Student arrested after eggs thrown at King Charles

Cries of "this country was built on the blood of slaves" were heard during the incident in York. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vGZC1Mg

Bristol abattoir workers murdered and mutilated two men, court hears

Ionut-Valentin Boboc and Jacob-Bebe Chers are accused of a double murder in Bristol in 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0eZYTlC

I'm A Celebrity: Matt Hancock seen in first Bushtucker Trial

The MP, criticised for appearing on the show, is seen crawling through a tunnel filled with insects. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CQs5nWL

The Papers: 'Williamson forced out' and Hancock enters jungle

Gavin Williamson's resignation over bullying claims and Matt Hancock's I'm A Celeb debut lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q3UawgL

Sir Gavin Williamson resigns after bullying claims

Sir Gavin is facing investigations into his conduct, but the MP insists he will clear his name. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dKOcozG

Matt Hancock says I'm A Celebrity survival is political metaphor

The former health secretary tells viewers they will see the "human side of the guy behind the podium". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AvUwOoI

Hollywood actor Sean Penn gives his Oscar to Zelensky

The Hollywood star gifted his award to the Ukrainian president on a visit to Kyiv. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oAsPUyS

The Crown: Cast defend criticism of Netflix show at London premiere

The cast arrive for the London premiere, the night before the show is released on Netflix. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B1MbXg8

COP27: Time to pay the climate bill - vulnerable nations

Giving up means "consigning us to a watery grave" Bahamas PM tells UN climate summit COP27. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xzVCZ8T

Will The Crown make the young dislike the monarchy?

Younger audiences could see the new royal drama as a history lesson and not fiction, experts warn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WTquiMv

Chris Mason: What are Sunak's instincts as a world leader?

Expensive promises are being made in Egypt but budgets are being squeezed back in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xo5tis

NFL: Josh Allen, Von Miller & Taylor Heinicke in plays of the week

Taylor Heinicke's spin and Josh Allen's running are both highlights of this week's NFL plays of the week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5sdHOkm

Apple: iPhone shipments delayed over China Covid lockdown

Tech giant warns customers to expect longer wait times for its new iPhone line due China's Covid lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XL0AdaP

US midterms: Trump and Biden fire up voters as election looms

Monday is the final full day of campaigning before polls open, but 40m votes have already been cast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7E03jNf

Aaron Carter: Backstreet Boys star leads tributes to late brother

Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter blames "addiction and mental illness" for the death of his sibling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nMIKk7G

Peter Kay announces return to stand-up during I'm A Celebrity

The comedian's comeback was announced during an ad break in Sunday's I'm A Celebrity launch episode. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZMUCPw2

COP27: Sunak urges global push to boost clean growth

The PM will tell world leaders at the COP27 summit to deliver on promises to tackle global warming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NGnPLfE

Made.com expected to go into administration on Monday

Around 500 staff are expected to lose their jobs after the online furniture store failed to find a buyer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1zSITlG

Twitter confirms fee for blue-tick verification after Musk takeover

Controversially Twitter says blue-tick status will be open to those who pay a monthly $7.99. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n4orbIj

Liberal Democrats: Give struggling homeowners £300 a month

People whose mortgage payments had risen more than 10% would get a grant, under the party's plan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w9WBMJK

Multiple Tornadoes hit southern US states

One dead and several injured as powerful storms hit Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0GUQdM5

Aaron Carter: Singer, rapper and brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick dies aged 34

Aaron Carter was the younger brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nyIEi1p

Everton 0-2 Leicester: Youri Tielemans' spectacular goal helps Foxes overcome Toffees

Leicester City climb out of the Premier League relegation zone as Youri Tielemans’ sensational first-half strike earns Brendan Rodgers’ side their third win in four league games. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9jUtVc3

Cost of living: Can Christmas lights displays survive the energy crisis?

With the energy price cap at an all-time high, can householders keep their spectacular displays switched on? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oeqABRD

HSBC UK customers unable to access online banking

The bank says it is investigating after customers reported they were unable to pay for their shopping. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39Fui6D

Powerball: Lotto fever grips US for $1.6bn world record prize

One in 292 million odds of winning have not deterred hopeful Americans from snapping up their tickets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wtmX78u

Twitter: Elon Musk blames 'activist groups' for earnings drop

Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter, makes the accusation as the tech firm makes sweeping job cuts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z6H4kLi

Tower Hamlets: Children stop play space from being dismantled

Children in pyjamas and wellies stave off a second council attempt to remove a "pop-up playground". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OlizHuC

Cost of living: Second-hand shopping in vogue as prices rise

Attitudes towards pre-owned goods are changing and sustainability advocates welcome the shift. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Pvp3NdG

Mortgages: What happens if I miss a payment?

Homeowners are worried about rising mortgage costs - but lenders must help those struggling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AjRgpiQ

French parliament stopped over 'racist' remark

A far-right MP denies telling a black colleague to "go back to Africa" as he talks about immigration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bXEeSG1

Israel elections: Outgoing PM Lapid congratulates Netanyahu on victory

Final results confirm a dramatic comeback for the former prime minister, backed by the far right. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LygHnRW

Paintballs to be shot at Dutch wolves in bid to make them less tame

The decision comes after a video showed a wolf strolling past a family in a park. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KcNnu5O

Will people sign up for Netflix's cheaper ad service?

The streaming platform has launched a less expensive streaming option with commercials. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GcLQYh

Why does the Bank of England change interest rates?

The Bank of England has warned it will have to increase interest rates to tackle inflation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4LbKrEg

Migrant girl begs for help in message in a bottle

The child likens an overcrowded facility in Kent to a prison, in a letter thrown over its fence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KX3EL8n

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Truce agreed

Both sides agree to stop their conflict which has led to a humanitarian crisis and warnings of a famine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1yCbxrL

Driver and cyclist near misses caught on camera

New research by BBC Panorama highlights the strained relationship between the road users. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/veoSd7h

James Corden and Ricky Gervais: Can you steal a joke?

The Late Late Show comedian claims he inadvertently used a joke originally performed by Ricky Gervais. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RoEFkgW

Ruthin: Four in hospital after helicopter crashes in woods

Police said none of them was believed to have suffered life threatening or life changing injuries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/72pFuZ6

£400 energy support vouchers going unclaimed

Many customers with non-smart prepayment meters have not cashed in vouchers aimed at helping with bills. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/evpXcjd

The Papers: 'Predators' join police and 'king of the bungle'

Many papers focus on fury over Matt Hancock joining TV show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZrmQ8oL

Elon Musk says $8 monthly fee for Twitter blue tick

Critics say the change could make it harder for people to find reliable sources on the social media site. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8Keyx3r

World Cup 2022: British officers sent to the tournament will act as 'buffers' between fans and local police

British officers deployed in Qatar for the World Cup will act as "cultural interpreters" between fans and local law enforcement, says Chief Constable Mark Roberts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qmnwGor

I can't afford to heat my flat - but free coats keep me warm

Dave Smith couldn't believe it when he saw that a local shop was allowing people to take coats for free. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6VInpUR

The Papers: Braverman cabinet 'anger' and 'tax rises for all'

Most papers focus on the pressure piling on Suella Braverman amid a row over the migrant crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iGWS2tL

WATCH: Inside Shanghai Disney as park locked down over Covid

Authorities say visitors will not be allowed out of the theme park until they show a negative Covid test. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UVbBCH4

Morbi bridge collapse: The brothers who died in Sunday's disaster

Chirag, Dharmik, and Chetan were on the bridge in Morbi when it collapsed into the river. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ea7tbJG

I'm A Celebrity 2022: Mike Tindall, Boy George and Chris Moyles in line-up

Ex-rugby star Mike Tindall, who is married to the King's niece, hopes to become king of the jungle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h19bomr

Suella Braverman challenges critics to oust her in asylum row

The home secretary faces Labour claims she is unfit for office as she defends asylum policies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iWQybYh