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The Papers: PM hails 'Brexit breakthrough' but 'tensions loom'

A deal reached between the UK and the EU on the flow of goods to Northern Ireland leads the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ptAQRWY

Israeli-American killed in West Bank as unrest intensifies

The shooting happened after Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages on Sunday night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zBnRQDo

Lionel Messi: Argentina forward wins Best Fifa men's player of the year award

Argentina and Paris St-Germain forward Lionel Messi is named the 2022 men's player of the year at the Best Fifa Awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hLzM2tx

Canada bans TikTok on government devices

The federal government says the video app is an "unacceptable" risk to privacy and security. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K4YAuv8

Wizz Air to suspend Moldova flights over airspace safety

The suspension, from 14 March, comes after a Russian missile crossed Moldovan skies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3LmWArG

Elon Musk defends racist tirade by Dilbert creator Scott Adams

Twitter's CEO accused US media of racism after multiple newspapers dropped the popular cartoon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rqQezfR

Ukraine war: Designing oufits for Beyoncé and Smith Smith from Kyiv

Beyoncé, Doja Cat and Sam Smith are some of the artists Ukrainian Ivan Frolov has designed for. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vrtZVfX

The high-tech weeding machines cutting herbicide use

Using AI technology, the latest weeding systems can automatically find and spray individual weeds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aSQ36v0

Britishvolt bought by Australian firm Recharge Industries

Recharge Industries will pay £4bn for Britishvolt, the start-up that collapsed in January. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FohjwV

NI Protocol: 'Final talks' due between Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen

The EU's Ursula von der Leyen will be in the UK on Monday for face-to-face talks with PM Rishi Sunak. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uyZEYa0

Labour says UK risks falling behind Poland

Sir Keir Starmer says that without new policies, living standards will fall below those in eastern Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iDrMuUe

Omagh police shooting: Court extends detention of 43-year-old

Police investigating attempted murder of Det Ch Insp John Caldwell given extension to question man, 43. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f0DJWAa

Dan Walker on bike accident: 'My whole body aches'

The TV presenter says he hopes to return to work as soon as the swelling and bruising goes down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bAjkBEC

California storm wreaks havoc as snow hits LA

Mass power outages, flooding and the closures of motorways and beaches are reported in California. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bOsYWKN

Turkey earthquake: How survivors cope with trauma

The deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria are having a devastating impact on people's mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/euCvlH2

Rosie Jones: 'If I went on Question Time again, I'd shut Twitter down'

The comedian on her first tour, ableism and the fall-out from her Question Time appearance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ba1xkRK

Sunak: I'm giving everything to get NI Brexit deal done

The prime minister says no agreement has been made but he is hopeful of a "positive outcome". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gIQGE3a

William and Kate support opposite sides at Six Nations

The Prince of Wales joked about a "tense drive home" before the match between England and Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zsMI3h8

G20 meeting deadlocked over calling out Ukraine war

Russia and China refused to condemn Moscow's invasion at a meeting of finance ministers in India. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lg4B2Lp

Six Nations 2023: Wales 10-20 England - English triumph heaps misery on hosts

England heap more misery on troubled Wales with a scrappy Six Nations victory in Cardiff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uw5pqtL

The Manchester puppet masters who made the stars of Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

A low-key British animation studio created the models for Guillermo del Toro's acclaimed Pinocchio. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OoHQ5ck

China and the Ukraine war: The real reason for Beijing's charm offensive

The West may come away unimpressed - but convincing them was never likely the main goal for Beijing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ur5VFac

Eurovision 2023: Government pledges £10m towards Liverpool song contest

The money will go on operational costs like security and visas for the show, being held in Liverpool. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kVnd8BQ

King had planned to meet EU chief

Saturday's meeting between the King and Ursula von der Leyen has been cancelled due to operational reasons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1f6dUR2

Bird flu: UK health officials make contingency plans

There is no evidence bird flu will start spreading between people but experts are preparing for any scenario. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/296Q8tL

Succession: Show's creator announces show will end after fourth season

The Emmy-winning show's creator Jesse Armstrong says it feels like the right time for it to end. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eDkSMgu

The Papers: 'Ukraine's year of blood' and 'let them eat turnips'

Many of Friday's papers reflect on the war in Ukraine on the anniversary of Russia's invasion and the UK's fruit and veg shortages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DTNihAu

R. Kelly gets extra prison time after latest sex abuse conviction

The disgraced singer is sentenced to 20 years, but 19 will be served alongside an existing term. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6lZGyfv

App to block child abuse images gets £1.8m EU funding

A project receives funding to pilot a newly-developed app to combat the demand for abuse images and video. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lMvPei3

Ukraine war: UN chief condemns invasion ahead of anniversary

António Guterres calls Russia's invasion an "affront" to the world's collective conscience. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AiKegYU

Los Angeles meteorologists marvel at blizzard warnings

It's usually sunny and warm in Southern California, but area forecasters are experiencing a first from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X0zTHJ5

The Papers: Asylum backlog' 'amnesty' row and store 'seizes salad'

Thursday's papers focus on government plans to reduce the asylum backlog and the rationing of certain fruit and vegetable items in some shops from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TqiCJAp

Eleven Palestinians killed during Israeli raid in Nablus

More than 80 people also suffer bullet wounds after troops surround a house with militants inside. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4pzNxon

Suella Braverman plays down resignation talk over Brexit

But the home secretary says she won't support any protocol deal that "sells out" Northern Ireland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QthL0YU

Newspaper headlines: Putin 'rips up treaty' and fruit and veg rationing

Wednesday's papers focus on the latest in the Ukraine conflict as well as UK supermarket shortages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bYLAlXa

Chris Mason: Government's view on public sector pay has shifted

New below-inflation pay rises are being recommended for nurses, teachers and police officers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K2QxtPj

Why singer Jully Black changed one word in Canada's national anthem

Singer Jully Black has gotten a lot of reaction for her rendition of O Canada at an NBA game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rYW4FtL

Mexico's ex-security minister Genaro García Luna convicted of drug trafficking

Genaro García Luna, a key drugs war figure, is found guilty of taking bribes from a big drug cartel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iBVMuZf

Kenya to investigate 'sex for work' exposed in BBC tea documentary

Parliament orders an inquiry after dozens of women speak of abuse on British-operated tea farms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GE4r0T3

Plymouth shootings: Why was Jake Davison allowed a gun?

Plymouth gunman Jake Davison had a history of violent outbursts but was granted a shotgun licence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YU9WQD5

Joseph Fiennes to star as England manager Gareth Southgate at National Theatre

Joseph Fiennes will star as Gareth Southgate in James Graham's Dear England at the National Theatre. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6ZwQ8Rg

Newspaper headlines: 'You can rest now, Nikki' and Biden's Ukraine trip

The formal identification of the 45-year-old, three weeks after going missing, dominates Tuesday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PQhOHCM

UK supermarkets face tomato shortages

Harvests in Europe and Africa have been disrupted by bad weather, a retail body says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ec0U7VA

We want Russia to come, say Moldova protesters

Crowds in Chisinau voice anger at rising living costs and poverty as Moscow is accused of sending saboteurs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mPiZLeV

Nigeria election 2023: Fact-checking claims by the candidates

Claims about poverty, unemployment and insecurity feature prominently in this election campaign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UQHYRx3

The Papers: 'Heartbreak' as Nicola search brings 'family's worst fear'

The discovery in a river by walkers, three weeks after the 45-year-old vanished, dominates the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D5BQvcT

Australian man killed by shark at popular beach in New Caledonia

The attack, which took place before horrified onlookers, is the third in Noumea in as many weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N6knafI

Dickie Davies, host of ITV's World of Sport for nearly two decades, dies

The presenter famously anchored the five-hour live TV marathon every Saturday between 1968 and 1985. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oGU2RPc

Has Putin's war failed and what does Russia want?

A year into Russia's war, he has little to show for it but there is no sign of an end. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZDHGogL

New images of Mackenzie Crook's missing sister-in-law Laurel Aldridge

Laurel Aldridge, described as "very vulnerable", has gone missing from Arundel in West Sussex. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6yPDbQt

The protesters who've gone missing as China deepens crackdown

Police have quietly gone after those who took part in the November protests that shook China. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TMYoA4X

Why TikTok sleuths descended on Nicola Bulley’s village

Marianna Spring goes to visits St Michael's on Wyre to try to understand the scale of the social media frenzy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e7wLtDb

Former US President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care

The former US president will "spend his remaining time at home with his family", the Carter Center said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1szr0PF

Asylum hotel disorder: Demonstrations held in Liverpool

Hundreds attend a rally in support of refugees after violence outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lmAkp9Q

Judge praises Birmingham oil protesters' 'admirable aims'

The comments were made as seven Just Stop Oil members were sentenced for targeting a fuel terminal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9m8eh0I

Amazon calls staff back to office three days a week

The firm joins a slew of other companies that are tightening remote work rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t9miPBD

Hugh Jackman: Inevitable that Australia will become a republic

The X-Men star said the move would be "natural", but he still had respect for the UK's Royal Family. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IbxnQHM

The King co-writes children's climate change book

King Charles also met with global leaders on Friday at Buckingham Palace to discuss biodiversity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4XjpYtQ

Asylum plan for another Pontins site scrapped

The Home Office is searching for alternatives to housing asylum seekers in hotels, to cut costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uTgw5yL

Turkey-Syria earthquakes: Yemeni mother gives birth after being pulled from rubble

Faten Al Yousifi, 39 weeks pregnant, had a birth bag ready to go when the earthquake struck. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YpkfGV6

England 4-0 South Korea: Lionesses cruise to victory in Arnold Clark Cup opener

England's defence of their Arnold Clark Cup title gets off to the perfect start as they comfortably beat South Korea at Stadium MK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gdrvFpY

Biden says he makes no apologies for downing China balloon

Mr Biden says he will speak with China's President Xi Jinping soon "to get to the bottom of this". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JYDr5VG

Bruce Willis has dementia, family announces

Actor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, his family announces on social media from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5uofHnU

Rishi Sunak to visit Northern Ireland with protocol deal imminent

He will meet politicians as speculation mounts about an agreement between the UK and the EU. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NMEGJUx

Nigeria election 2023: The battle for Lagos

With seven million registered voters, Nigeria's biggest city could hold the keys to the presidential villa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tSQGpqX

New Zealand v England: Ben Stokes' team invest in 'Bank of Baz'

England's philosophy stretches much further than a style of play on the field - their entire environment is an investment that could lead to the pay-off of an Ashes win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ew3Ljil

Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Chelsea: Karim Adeyemi's superb solo goal sinks Blues

Karim Adeyemi scores a brilliant solo goal to give Borussia Dortmund victory over Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in Germany. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qXzBrtC

Raquel Welch: US actress and model dead at 82

Welch won a Golden Globe Award in 1974 for her performance in The Three Musketeers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yMdz7hZ

Flybe: Administrators unable to find buyer after collapse

Administrators confirm that rescue talks have ended without a deal for the troubled airline. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uprnx7w

Six times Nicola Sturgeon spoke her mind

Scotland's first minister shared her view on the Tories, Jeremy Clarkson and controversial haircuts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/din7gxk

The Papers: 'UK to stand up to Putin' and Queen Consort's crown

Wednesday's papers look at the UK's response to Russian aggression and the Koh-i-Noor diamond. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nfKW7Mg

Erkin Tuniyaz: Chinese official cancels controversial UK visit

A group of MPs urged the government to block the Xinjiang governor's visit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bqyC8dJ

AC Milan 1-0 Tottenham: Antonio Conte's side fall to narrow first-leg loss in last 16

Brahim Diaz scores the only goal to give AC Milan a 1-0 win in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Tottenham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6DNLHtS

Col Paris Davis: Black Vietnam veteran to finally receive Medal of Honor

US President Joe Biden personally calls retired Col Paris Davis after a wait of almost sixty years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jWP4zUN

Women's T20 World Cup: Australia beat Bangladesh to move closer to semi-finals

Defending champions Australia take a step closer to the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup with an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pX0Rab1

Six tips for getting a job if you're over 50

Recruiters and charities give their advice for anyone wanting to get back into work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BVwvlFi

The Papers: 'China security risk' and 'Couzens police failings'

Tuesday's papers focus on apparent spy balloons in the US, as well as the cost of living crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nyc1d9C

Lilt drink brand to be scrapped after 50 years and rebranded

Owner Coca Cola is rebranding the soft drink as Fanta Pineapple & Grapefruit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U5YvfCm

Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand declares state of emergency

It is the third time in the nation's history a state of emergency has been declared. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W32VGal

Ashley Dale: Two more men charged over woman shot dead in garden

Ashley Dale, 28, was found with a gunshot wound in a back garden in Liverpool on 21 August. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VWK0EIy

Champions League final: Uefa 'responsible' for chaos before Liverpool v Real Madrid in Paris

Uefa bears "primary responsibility" for the chaotic scenes before last year's Champions League final, an independent review has found. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OichIsd

Police hunt 200,000 Creme Eggs stolen in Telford

Officers bid to "save Easter" by tracking down the seasonal chocolate valued at about £40,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4xpQne6

The Papers: PM faces 'sewage rebellion' and spy balloon review

Action over so-called spy balloons and sewage in UK rivers feature on Monday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HYgscS1

Turkey earthquake: Man rescued after six days under rubble

A man is rescued after spending nearly a week under the rubble in Antakya from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s2YZ9ly

Mars Wrigley factory fined after two workers fall into chocolate vat

Two workers were rescued when a hole was cut in the bottom of a partly-full Mars Wrigley chocolate tank. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MbDVa2Q

US military shoots down another flying object over Lake Huron

Washington has been on high alert since its military destroyed a suspected Chinese spy balloon on 4 February. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VgYzNAP

New Zealand storm Gabrielle: Tense wait as ex-cyclone moves over North Island

Some people have been told to evacuate there homes and the worst weather is expected on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vKldpGn

Cardiff: Mosque sets up collection after earthquakes

Volunteers come together for a clothing drive, with donations to be sent to north-west Syria. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F9ZQN2H

Disabled woman made 1,000 calls for Ed Sheeran tickets

Why is it still so hard for disabled people to have easy online access to event tickets in 2023? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0Yn1NzT

Namibia baby abandonment law: 'I wanted someone to take better care of my son'

Namibia no longer prosecutes women who abandon their babies but not everyone is aware of the new law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jx6o5j2

The Papers: 'Secret' Brexit summit and GPs 'won't see you now'

A cross-party summit on Brexit is among a mix of stories on the front of Sunday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mzwau57

Brit Awards 2023: Harry Styles steals the show with four wins

"I'm aware of my privilege tonight," Styles said, naming women who missed out on Artist of the Year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UijNaKZ

US aircraft shoots down new airborne object over Canada

It comes after the US shot down an aerial object off the coast of Alaska on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pxarBJ9

Bournemouth 1-1 Newcastle United: Visitors match club record unbeaten run in the league

Newcastle extend their unbeaten run to a club record-equalling 17 league games but have to settle for a point on Eddie Howe's return to Bournemouth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WLQcGMX

15 homes, just three survivors - the community lost under one Turkish apartment block

A window with a butterfly print curtain is the first clue in a story about loss in a devastating quake. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pXevFyM

King Charles coronation logo created by iPhone designer

Sir Jony Ive has designed an emblem of "optimism" to be used for the coronation of King Charles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/01DCbEh

Ian Lavery: Ex-Labour Party chairman faces questions over tax affairs

Ian Lavery says he "does not owe a single penny" in tax and has never paid a penalty to HMRC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wT5XiN9

Fighter jets for Ukraine: The challenges of giving warplanes to Kyiv

Ukraine wants Western jets to help fight Russia, but using them effectively could be difficult. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7iEMrat

High-altitude object shot down over Alaska, US says

A "high-altitude object" is shot down over Alaska, days after a row over a Chinese spy balloon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UqZ8N6i

Paris Olympics 2024: Russian participation 'can't be covered up by white flag' - Ukraine president

Russian participation in the Paris 2024 Olympics "cannot be covered up with pretend neutrality or a white flag", says Ukraine president Volodymr Zelensky. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zC6Zfs

Can we make the internet less power-thirsty?

New technology promises to ease the strain caused by energy-guzzling data centres. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BUrfJVs

Tryweryn: The man who bombed a dam to save his village

Owain Williams bombed a dam in a bid to stop the drowning of his village Capel Celyn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s4pNgzy

The Papers: Raab's 'high standards' and 'Nicola cops search sea'

Changes to the Church of England, Dominic Raab's defence and Burt Bacharach's death lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z9WtCZy

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Freezing weather adds to despair as quake toll passes 20,000

The UN calls for aid workers to get more resources and warns the full extent of the disaster is still unfolding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uXfbwWk

Burt Bacharach: 12 of the legendary composer's greatest songs

The late composer was behind classics like I Say a Little Prayer, Walk On By and The Look of Love. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CsOTJ6N

Nigeria election 2023 in Katsina: 'You let kidnappers take me, now you want my vote'

Kidnapping gangs have spread terror across Nigeria - how will this affect this month's elections? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YwgDed4

Newspaper headlines: 'Give us wings for freedom' and 'UK warns Putin'

Volodymyr Zelensky's surprise visit to the UK and his appeal for fighter jets lead the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lowi5Kt

Turkey quake: President Erdogan accepts some problems with response

Recep Tayyip Erdogan defends the government's response as Syria struggles to get much needed aid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GJvM3LS

Sunderland 2-3 Fulham: Cottagers win to set up fifth-round tie with Leeds United

Goals from Harry Wilson, Andreas Pereira and Layvin Kurzawa see Fulham past Sunderland in a lively FA Cup fourth-round replay. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0E1HR8m

Nicola Bulley: Dive team pull out as search extended

Divers say Nicola Bulley is "categorically not" in the section of river where police think she fell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/orsSZC8

The clues in the State of the Union that suggest Joe Biden will run for president in 2024

His address carried hints at what a re-election bid may look like, our North America editor says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H3GMf1h

Two children dead after bus rams into Quebec nursery

The 51-year-old bus driver has been arrested and charged with homicide, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CH8E01F

Microsoft unveils new Bing with ChatGPT powers

Bing will now have "answer" and "chat" options in search using the latest in artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Azgefl4

Turkey earthquake: What are UK charities doing to help?

A range of charities are trying to help with things such as medical aid, shelter and food. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nPiW6sh

Turkey earthquake: Yeni Malatyaspor goalkeeper Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan dies

Turkish second division club Yeni Malatyaspor confirm goalkeeper Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan has died following Monday's earthquake in his home country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QIe0LZ5

Turkey earthquake: Mexico sends its famed search and rescue dogs

Quake-prone Mexico has expert teams of humans and canines specialised in searching through rubble. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ng4fST9

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Newborn baby pulled from collapsed building

Dramatic video showed a rescuer carrying the girl, whose mother, father and four siblings were killed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J2XWZcM

Turkey earthquake: Bodies in street after quake as anger grows over aid

The death toll in Turkey continues to rise as survivors struggle to find shelter and support. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZqxDJj5

Digital pound likely this decade, Treasury says

The Treasury and Bank of England will formally start a consultation for the digital currency, on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WGswmt6

Beyoncé North America pre-sale begins with Ticketmaster under scrutiny

It is seen as the first test for Ticketmaster since the company was overwhelmed by demand last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l8FNbKS

Preacher sentenced for selling fake Covid kits

Climate Wiseman told his congregation they would "drop dead" if they did not buy his kits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ukgRbfI

Turkey earthquake: Dramatic moments from first quake on video

Verified footage on social media from the moments the earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JRMDLdF

Turkey earthquake: Before and after images show extent of destruction

Photos from Turkey and Syria show collapsed buildings and devastation across the region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f67FPsU

The papers: NHS strikes 'deadlock' and Liz Truss's return

Monday's NHS strikes and Liz Truss's return to the political fray lead the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/60vgL81

Grammys 2023: Red carpet fashion in pictures

All the looks from music's biggest stars at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v7cQymw

HIV testing: Free do-it-at home kit offered in England

The kit is small enough to fit through a letterbox and arrives in plain packaging through the post. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NR1Tp5G

Grammy Awards 2023: Viola Davis becomes an EGOT

The star is only the 18th person to win each of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/smSFZjf

Pope and protestant leaders denounce anti-gay laws

Pope Francis said laws which criminalise homosexuality were a sin and "an injustice". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MA1ZGFb

China balloon: US searches in Atlantic for wreckage

The US is trying recover debris from the suspected spy balloon that fell in shallow waters off South Carolina. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3TtGgkb

Cat's eyes: How a pub trip made the world's roads safer

How the late inventor of cat's eyes, Percy Shaw, got his eureka moment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aZj36e5

'Now I deliver food, but once I played football for my country'

Poulami Adhikari played in India's under-16 team, but had to stop when her family fell on hard times. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pYuEnvV

Lib Dems call for higher pay for social care staff

Sir Ed Davey says a higher minimum wage for the sector would help prevent an "exodus" to better paid jobs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Eg4lJWi

Nurses offer to call off strikes in England if Sunak makes fresh pay offer

The head of the UK's biggest nursing union tells the PM "meaningful offers" could avert strike action. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kq8bvTQ

Giant wave overturns yacht during dramatic US rescue

Video shows the vessel capsizing in rough Pacific seas as the man on board is rescued. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NGyRZHv

Princess of Wales shares new baby picture of herself

Catherine urges others to share photos of early memories to encourage talk about vital childhood years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X4Yk6lx

The papers: Dog walker 'fell into river' and Johnson's calls for cuts

Missing dog walker Nicola Bulley and Boris Johnson's calls for tax cuts lead the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GCRhNlH

Sailors treated over contaminated water on HMS Portland warship

It is believed the incident was caused by the wrong chemical being added to drinking water. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/urViJxU

The US-China spy balloon row in under a minute

BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera explains what it's all about. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0GjBX4C

Turkey's Erdogan still fighting for power after 20 years

Profile of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who faces a strong challenge to his leadership in May elections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CYeOJrx

Andrew Tate: Influencer threatened workers with violence, victim claims

The alleged victim claims Andrew Tate forced workers to raise €10,000 a month on social media platforms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/M031YaT

How we fell out of love with voice assistants

Worries over privacy and the cost of living have curbed interest in voice assistants like Alexa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZB5ECgj

Bill Gates would rather pay for vaccines than travel to Mars

The Microsoft co-founder also believes artificial intelligence will "dramatically" transform humanity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JikdPxb

The Papers: Economy to 'stagnate' and Shell profits 'obscene'

The latest economic forecast from the Bank of England and record profits by Shell lead many of Friday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cniqT76

Argentina unveils new 2,000-peso banknote as inflation bites

The new 2,000-peso note comes after the country's annual inflation rate soared to 95% last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BSTmlbF

Rishi Sunak says he'll release tax return soon in Piers Morgan interview

The PM says he'll be "transparent" in a wide-ranging interview to mark his 100th day in office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CUtTlJG

Roadworks crew knocks down Wedgwood sculpture by mistake

The "significant operational error" was made during a road widening project in Stoke-on-Trent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0z2qMiw

British Gas suspends force-fitting prepayment meters

It follows a report that agents broke into the homes of vulnerable people to install the equipment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cILlODj

Pope Francis in DR Congo: A million celebrate Kinshasa Mass

This is said to be the second largest Mass Pope Francis has held, after one in the Philippines in 2015. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b6Sx3Re

ChatGPT firm trials $20 monthly subscription fee

The chatbot has been used millions of times since its public launch last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bw3MXO2

Gareth Thomas: No HIV legal action regrets - rugby star's ex

Gareth Thomas's former partner says the settlement has brought closure following his HIV diagnosis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1MW2vXt

MrBeast: Why has YouTuber faced criticism for blind surgery video?

The world's most popular YouTuber has responded to criticism over him funding life-changing operations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hJ8jy5b

UK pays more for electricity than it costs to make

The price energy suppliers pay for electricity is linked to the price of gas-fired generation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/486WV1Y

Enzo Fernandez transfer news: Chelsea agree British record £105.6m fee for Benfica midfielder

Chelsea agree a British record 120m euro (£105.6m) deal with Benfica for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tmN3ix

Eurovision 2023: Liverpool hosts handover ceremony and semi-final draw

The mayor of last year's host city presents a symbolic Eurovision key as the semi-final draw is held. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MQacWDI

Natalie McNally murder: Man, 32, re-arrested over Lurgan killing

The 32-year-old is taken into custody on suspicion of the murder of Natalie McNally last December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ij2J3EU

Secretive Saudi executions leave families in the dark

Relatives of prisoners are given no advance warning of executions, and left with no bodies to bury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C13FQdk