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Heathrow strikes to go ahead for 10 days over Easter break

Last-ditch talks between Heathrow Airport and the Unite union representing security guards break down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/upAbwjN

Austria's far-right walks out of Zelensky speech

The politicians left behind placards on their desks that read "space for neutrality". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rIA6v8M

Police wrestle growling alligator in Florida

Bodycam footage shows the moment an officer pounces on the reptile in the streets of Tampa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9KkPCLu

The Americans who have lived through multiple mass shootings

This week's shooting in Nashville has highlighted the small cohort of people in the US who have been caught up in multiple mass shootings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p6KMZFg

King Charles get hands-on making cheese in Germany

The monarch was visiting an organic farm in the village of Brodowin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xxdo7g6

Thailand: Watch wildfire engulf a mountain in Khao Laem National Park

The blaze raced through Khao Laem National Park on Wednesday night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cPg2xuX

Council tax would be frozen for a year, Labour propose as campaign launches

Sir Keir Starmer says the tax could be kept at its current rate with an expanded windfall tax on energy firms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vGoXjrI

Paul O'Grady: How Lily Savage defied police who raided a pub with rubber gloves

O'Grady was preparing to go on stage in 1987 when a police officer burst into his dressing room. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G4weni0

The Papers: 'Ta-ra Paul' and 'gender ideology in schools'

Thursday's front pages include tributes to TV star and comedian Paul O'Grady. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uPFkBKT

Migration dilemma leaves Rishi Sunak confronting an expensive mess

Critics of the government say a legacy of asylum mismanagement means problems are stacking up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/waj5VLF

Watch: King Charles speaking German in Berlin

The King joked with his hosts as he impressed with his language skills at a lavish banquet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BJy3gdA

Melissa Joan Hart: I helped kids flee shooting

The actress says she was near the Nashville school where a shooter opened fire, killing six. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t8oihrY

Government sets out 'adaptable' regulation for AI

It proposes a set of principles for the "responsible use" of the tech, which is worth £3.7bn to UK economy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fsYbd7y

Ministers can veto prisoners' parole in Victims and Prisoners Bill

The government has promised to make it easier for victims of crime in England and Wales to get justice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BaGCSYP

The Papers: 'Cruise ships' to house migrants and new NHS cash

Wednesday's headlines include new plans to house migrants on cruise ships and fresh cash for the NHS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rMtO2H6

New cars sold in EU must be zero-emission from 2035

The deal was delayed for weeks after Germany called for an exemption for cars running on e-fuels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TkAHJEj

Labour could require solar panels for new builds, hints Ed Miliband

Shadow climate secretary Ed Miliband said a "rooftop revolution" could help meet climate targets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ugC4Ft2

North Korea: What to make of Kim Jong Un's barrage of weapon tests

Taken all together, Kim Jong Un's tests in the past fortnight have concerned analysts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uLWvUbS

The Papers: Fight for union and 'crackdown on party houses'

Tuesday's newspapers include the new SNP leader and the government's anti-social behaviour crackdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZalP5RH

Man uses bare hands to rescue trapped DRC miners

Authorities say nine men survived a collapsed gold mine in South Kivu. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/enxSUjQ

Shooting survivor: 'Aren't you tired of covering this?'

After surviving a mass shooting in Illinois, a woman visiting Nashville confronts media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mpU2XMC

NFT: Plans for Royal Mint produced token dropped by government

Plans for a government-backed digital token, ordered to be created by Rishi Sunak, have been axed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MpsnNJQ

Israel protests: PM Netanyahu delays legal reforms after day of strikes

His proposed changes provoked an outpouring of anger from nearly all parts of Israeli society. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Qtn5AGV

Millions to get cost-of-living payments from April

From 25 April, millions of households on low incomes will get cost-of-living payments up to £900. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i0t2BQK

BBC visits destroyed homes of Mississippi tornado victims

We heard harrowing stories from residents as they stood amongst the ruins of their home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dTWDmN9

Ukraine war: Drone downed over Russia, Moscow says

Kyiv has dismissed previous claims that it has attacked Russian civilian targets with explosive drones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lL5v6uX

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Northern Ireland 0-1 Finland - Hosts rue disallowed goal in defeat

Northern Ireland are left to rue missed chances and a disallowed goal as Finland deliver an early blow to their Euro 2024 qualification hopes with a 1-0 win in Belfast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y0gvtT4

More storms feared after Mississippi tornado

Friday night's tornado in the southern US killed 26 people and has displaced hundreds more. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Yv73NWk

Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row

Yoav Gallant is sacked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opposing the controversial shake-up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WKPzcsr

The Papers: PM's crime 'blitz' and children 'strip-searched'

Sunday's papers lead on Rishi Sunak's plans to curtail youth offenders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dW4miru

Rishi Sunak promises anti-social behaviour crackdown

New plans will aim to have people repair damage they cause within 48 hours of being given an order. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4MLyKiw

'God, guns and Trump': Thousands turn out for Texas rally

As Donald Trump stares down a potential arrest, it is business as usual at his campaign rally. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PWcY7bJ

Plans to house migrants on ferries to be announced

The government has previously signalled it wants to end the practice of housing people in hotels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1dHivAP

Halt Israel legal reform, urges defence minister

Yoav Gallant's call comes as Israelis opposed to the changes hold further nationwide mass rallies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BWirMyj

Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus

The Russian leader says the move would not violate nuclear non-proliferation agreements. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AL10Bh3

The Papers: 'Turmoil in France' and King's royal tour 'axed'

Saturday's papers lead on protests in France and the King's cancelled meeting with Emmanuel Macron. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BHUaXYn

Derbyshire PC to keep job after using database to find woman on Instagram

The panel rules sacking the PC was "not a proportional or appropriate outcome" for his actions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qDQPLZ8

Person dies in listeria outbreak linked to cheese

Three people are affected by the outbreak linked to a Wiltshire firm's Baronet cheese. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XVC61yf

Record revenue for staff agencies supplying NHS

Companies thrive as the health service struggles with staffing gaps and increased patient demand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U71Hep

Firms hit back at Bank governor in prices row

Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin says bank managers are "breathing down the neck" of business owners. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UIcRNB4

Average Treasury worker 34 despite over-50s back to work push

Over-50s are being urged to work but just 10% of Treasury staff are that age, the BBC has learned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5IQ4UFX

Iraq war 20 years on: 'I lost my leg, but I'd do it again'

Two decades on from the invasion, UK Armed Forces veterans reflect on how the Iraq war changed them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rat1h4A

England scoring record means everything - Kane

Harry Kane describes becoming England's all-time top scorer with his 54th international goal against Italy as "a magical moment". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mIfcp4A

Top Gear filming halted after Freddie Flintoff accident

The BBC said it would be "inappropriate" to resume making the popular TV show's new series for now. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9hlMndS

Prince William praises Ukrainian refugees' resilience on Poland trip

The Prince of Wales met Ukrainians who have fled the war on the second day of his visit to Poland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wX5HO4e

'Yes or no?' US politicians grill TikTok boss

Watch the moments when things got testy during a Congressional hearing on the app's practices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KY7y6xM

Skier 'deteriorated' after Gwyneth Paltrow crash, court hears

Doctors testified that Terry Sanderson lost his "high energy" after the 2016 collision on the Utah slopes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NwEC7dO

Watch moment Australian police swoop on secret drugs flight

The plane carried 52kg of meth from PNG to Australia with flight monitoring switched off in an effort to avoid detection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xvIUCQ7

What is the Bank of England and why does it change interest rates?

The Bank of England has been putting up interest rates in an attempt to curb rising inflation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PEo1x5a

TikTok's US future at stake as boss faces Congress showdown

The video-sharing app's chief executive will testify to US lawmakers in a much-anticipated grilling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Pnf0iJG

Coppola Jr becomes film family's latest star, with viral TikTok clip

The next generation in the famous film-making dynasty inadvertently becomes a social media star. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GCaTvxg

Ruth Perry: Schools cut Ofsted references in tribute

Head teachers take action "in solidarity" with Ruth Parry, who killed herself after an inspection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UMcb1LC

Two held after mob rushes Sydney LGBT protesters

Two men have been arrested after a mob clashed with LGBT activists outside a Sydney church, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z4yqc9j

Chris Mason: 'Box set Boris Johnson' is pure political theatre

The PM before last was never likely to gently fade out and disappear, writes the BBC's political editor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0lsWkUK

The struggle to find a home in a picture-postcard village

Some people have spent years trying to find an affordable property in part of the Scottish Highlands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VF1Zaen

The Papers: 'D-day' for Johnson as he gets 'ready for battle'

Wednesday's papers lead on Boris Johnson giving evidence later in a televised hearing on partygate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iqGNu3c

The timeline of Boris Johnson’s Partygate statements in House of Commons

Mr Johnson is to face questions from the Privileges Committee on Wednesday, in a televised hearing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qlpI7Lh

The Papers: Rotten Met and 'trial of Boris Johnson' begins

Tuesday's papers lead with the Met Police being deemed "institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r7cw4Ot

Ukraine says Russian missiles destroyed in Crimea

If confirmed as a Ukrainian attack, it would be a rare foray into the occupied region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ii2LA4p

The 'dear' friendship of Xi and Putin... in 62 seconds

As Putin welcomes Xi to Moscow, the BBC examines the relationship between the two world leaders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e5O46Kj

Jeffrey Epstein banks to face sex trafficking case

A US court says the banks must face claims they enabled the deceased financier's sex trafficking. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GRpCYe3

France pension reform: Macron's government survives no-confidence vote

The votes came after the pension age was raised to 64 last Thursday without a vote. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eTChd8S

Five things we've learned from UN climate report

BBC environment correspondent Matt McGrath outlines the key takeaways from the latest IPCC report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y8PSrWC

The Papers: Boris dossier and judges 'to back down' on Rwanda

The papers lead with European courts looking at the Rwanda plan and Boris Johnson's Partygate defence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B16FfN5

Miss Wales says she is grateful after life-changing M4 crash

Darcey Corria was left with with a broken neck and pelvis in a collision on the M4 in January. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fsgoOFn

Xi Putin meeting: What to expect from China-Russia talks

Our correspondents Steve Rosenberg and Stephen McDonell tell us what to expect from the talks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r4uekBh

Credit Suisse: Bank rescue damages Switzerland's reputation for stability

Beset by scandals and crisis, many people are questioning how a totemic bank ended up beyond repair. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zdJ14pg

Norfolk council sorry for wrongly telling man he is dead

Stuart Dobson says he was both surprised and distressed when his local council told him he had died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QS739jb

Weight-loss: Are injections the answer to tackling obesity?

The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O2yNtAG

French pension reforms: Is Macron's government doomed by crisis?

No-confidence motions face the Macron government as it tries to force its unpopular changes into law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UTFRMQs

Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12

A strong earthquake off Ecuador's southern coast left people trapped in collapsed houses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aBhcOwe

RAF Scampton: Historians pen letter against WW2 airfield migrant plan

A group of historians pen a letter saying RAF Scampton shoud not be used to house asylum seekers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ySx2z6d

Six Nations 2023: Ireland 29-16 England - Irish seal Grand Slam in Dublin

Ireland win their fourth Grand Slam as they wear down 14-man England in a tense Six Nations finale in Dublin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0Nxv2nt

Queen's gallantry awards recognise London Bridge attack heroes

Five of the civilian commendations go to men who confronted the London Bridge attacker in 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xEBUOlb

YouTube reinstates Donald Trump's channel

It is the latest social media channel to restore his account following Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h0sdo41

Hunter Biden sues repairman over release of personal data from laptop

The US president's embattled son is under renewed scrutiny from Republicans in Congress. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JVeWOk2

Will Vladimir Putin ever face a war crimes trial?

Despite the charges against him at the Hague, the chances of a prosecution for Ukraine war crimes are slim. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oQwiMzE

Jacqueline Gold: the woman who brought sex to the High Street

Jacqueline Gold, whose death was announced on Friday, changed the lives of women at home and at work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ntu0Do1

Migrants turn themselves over to Canadian police at the border

Two Afghans are among thousands of migrants using an unofficial border crossing to enter Canada. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XsuVnqB

Plymouth trees: Call for independent inquiry into felling

The felling of 110 city centre trees is a "shameful and shocking act", Plymouth Green Party says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/is82xOK

Metropolitan Police expected to be heavily criticised for being racist, sexist and homophobic in report

The BBC understands the report will criticise the Met's tolerance of wrongdoing within its ranks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lV3ptzN

France pension protests: Clashes after Macron orders rise in pension age without vote

France's president has sidelined MPs and forced through plans to raise the pension age from 62 to 64. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rXkHx3g

Chris Kaba family concerned about watchdog resignations

Chris Kaba, 24, was shot dead by a Met Police officer and the police watchdog is investigating. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EbhatLj

Breast cancer gene linked to Orkney islands

A gene variant known to increase the risk of breast cancer has been found in people with Orkney heritage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pK6hwkX

More than half of England's schools disrupted by strikes

Teachers walked out for two days this week in their long-running dispute over a fully-funded pay rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2euljLS

Vote to be held on eradicating all Uist estate's deer

A call for a cull in South Uist follows concerns about the spread of Lyme disease from infected deer ticks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H84GKZw

Amir Khan: CCTV of gunpoint robbery shown to court

The former world boxing champion was forced to hand over his bespoke £72,000 watch in the footage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EVk4AZ7

Watch: How the Budget day unfolded

The Chancellor delivered his first budget and presented the government's plans for spending and taxation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PWIkLT0

Khayri Mclean: Boy killed near school by 'youths lying in wait'

Khayri Mclean, 15, was stabbed outside his school in Huddersfield and died later in hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8wFA3dV

'I may still have to move back in with my parents'

Young people tell the BBC what they think of the help announced in the Spring Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Dp9PtwC

OpenAI announces ChatGPT successor GPT-4

The fourth version of the AI chatbot can process both images and text. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HvVbntT

John Caldwell : Tenth arrest over Omagh police shooting

A 45-year-old man is arrested in Belfast in connection to the attempted murder of Det Ch Inspc John Caldwell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IG3BZMn

Budget: Jeremy Hunt to announce expansion of free childcare support

The plans for parents in England, aimed at helping them return to work, are set to be announced in the Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t698kaQ

Chelmsford murderer returns to scene and talks to police

Marek Hecko is filmed on a body cam saying he knows what happened and "this city is mine". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NFSPVYH

Juan Mata to form team for Manchester exhibition about 'the artists on the pitch'

Juan Mata leads a squad of players to work with artists at the Manchester International Festival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p4RGxLC

Job hunting: Six top tips for finding work

There are 10m people out of work in the UK, so if you're searching for a job you're not alone. Here are some tips on how to get started. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bx9umws

Phyllida Barlow: Renowned British sculptor dies aged 78

The Newcastle-born artist had a long career teaching art before her breakthrough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ny4QPBj

Good Friday Agreement: US president Joe Biden planning NI visit

US President Joe Biden says he intends to travel to Northern Ireland for 25th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jBbTAGp

Norfolk deer herd crossing road holds up coastguard patrol

A coastguard patrol team pulls over to let a few deer cross the road - and they keep on coming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hk0BJlp

Love Island final: Has the social media ban been good for contestants?

Zara Lackenby-Brown and Tanyel Revan talk about the impact on trolling - and their follower count. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UFOJtEY

Still time to save Our Wild Isles, say UK conservation charities

Three of the biggest conservation charities team up to try and halt the destruction of nature in UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a3QUfzC

Ukraine war: Life in Mariupol under Russian occupation

Russia captured Mariupol in May after a brutal siege. Now, it's trying to win hearts and minds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VSiGLwM

The Papers: Lineker 'to return' to TV and bank collapse

The front pages continue to reflect the impartiality row at the BBC, and the government's response to Silicon Valley Bank collapse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Qx5GOfk

Good Friday Agreement: PM to invite Joe Biden to NI for 25th anniversary

President affirmed US government's support for Belfast Agreement at a St Patrick's Day event in 2022. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Evm5t4O

Silicon Valley Bank: Offer made for UK arm of failed US lender

It comes as the government and Bank of England scramble to protect customers after Silicon Valley Bank collapsed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VdkaAip

Northern Ireland snow: Rare 'snow rollers' spotted in County Down

It may look like the result of someone having fun in the snow, but these rollers occur naturally. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OWmCGnP

Six Nations 2023: England 10-53 France - Hosts slump to record home defeat against holders

France produce a ruthless display to claim their first win over England at Twickenham since 2005 and keep their Six Nations title defence alive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RDl0dIg

Homeless children: Living with trauma, tears and tiredness

Homeless children speak about life in cramped temporary accommodation, and the fear of constant moving. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W0BMHmK

The Papers: BBC faces 'revolt' over Lineker as stars walk out

Gary Lineker dominates Saturday's front pages after the BBC suspended the Match of the Day star in a row over impartiality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rPblWwQ

Gary Lineker: A stand-off with no clear exit strategy

One of the BBC's best loved presenters has been taken off air due to an impartiality row. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dT2AfLl

Mexico kidnapping: A twisted moral code explains cartel's apology

Mexico's criminal gangs adopt a warped code of ethics - and the kidnap of Americans broke the rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pdeh3nT

Hamburg shooting: Police spoke to gunman weeks before attack

He co-operated with officers and there was not enough grounds to take away his gun, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9oRg6yw

Young homeowners most likely to face mortgage strain, watchdog says

Some 356,000 borrowers could face repayment difficulties next year, the Financial Conduct Authority says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V2Cq5Wf

The Papers: 'Huge Shambles 2' and nuclear plant luck 'will run out'

Delays to the HS2 rail project and a power cut at Ukraine's largest nuclear plant lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SQHpmOe

Rishi Sunak to push Emmanuel Macron on efforts to stop small boat crossings

However, the two men are not expected to reach a deal on returning migrants to France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J1nP2Iv

Several killed in shooting in Germany city of Hamburg

Local media say at least six people were shot dead and others injured. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BhLA2Nq

UN buys huge ship to avert catastrophic oil spill off Yemen

The vessel will head to Yemen and remove 1.1m barrels of oil from a stricken tanker in the Red Sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tsZpi27

Tucker Carlson, Donald Trump and the in-fighting at Fox News

A defamation lawsuit has pulled back the curtain on the inner workings of Fox News. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/juSkOGK

The Papers: Foreign workers drive and Lilibet becomes princess

Plans to attract workers from abroad and the christening of the Sussexes' daughter lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PYFLVKI

Elle Edwards: Three arrests in connection with fatal shooting at pub

Elle Edwards, 26, was shot in the head while celebrating with friends at a pub on Christmas Eve. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VpQJshS

Boris Johnson gives evidence in Dominic Raab bullying probe

Dominic Raab served as deputy prime minister and foreign secretary under Boris Johnson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uz5pRiv

Army urged to stop giving out ceremonial daggers as gifts after murders

A coroner writes to the defence secretary after a veteran used his retirement gift to kill a couple. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/26Yac5y

Rishi Sunak: Why PM will not find it easy to stop boat crossings

Will new legislation aimed at cutting numbers crossing the Channel have an impact? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DdVjmUE

Moscow police officers who abused women sanctioned

Identified as abusing protesters by a BBC investigation, the two officers are sanctioned by the EU. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jIq80Vv

The haters and conspiracy theorists back on Twitter

A BBC Monitoring investigation has found hundreds of reinstated accounts on Twitter promoting abuse and misinformation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a7m580p

The Papers: Sunak 'lays down law' and Lineker's 'Nazi jibe'

The government's asylum plans and Gary Lineker's comparison of them to 30s Germany lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ky1sx6v

SNP rivals set out indyref2 plans in TV debate

Kate Forbes, Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan clash in the first SNP leadership TV debate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HPlznh9

Mexico kidnapping: Why a million Americans a year risk Mexico medical tourism

Some take precautions to avoid being targeted by criminals, like changing their car's licence plate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jxyDCQl

RMT members suspend strike action at Network Rail

Despite RMT members calling off their strike, disruption will continue as other unions continue walkouts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mrkRD7i

Pupils missing school on Fridays as parents are at home, MPs told

"Huge" school absences when "mum and dad are at home", England's children's commissioner says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hZjbOzC

France braces for pension reform strikes

Most train and metro services are cancelled and many schools will close on the sixth day of strikes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l6TQaSK

Egypt archaeology: Dig unearths smiling mini-sphinx which may represent Claudius

The artefact found in the Hathor Temple is thought to represent the Roman Emperor Claudius. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eaqJLjc

The Papers: Law to stop small boats and Johnson 'to make dad a Sir'

Plans to end migrant Channel crossings and claims the ex-PM wants his father to be knighted lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gSE76xk

Scottish Prison Service faces first UK prosecution for corporate homicide

Police are asked to examine whether Scotland's prison service has corporate responsibility over the death of Allan Marshall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/j3vCyqI

Spain $1.7m wine theft: Couple jailed for four years

A former Mexican beauty queen and her partner stole 45 bottles of wine from a luxury Spanish hotel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nkNT4MA

Police searching for five missing people find three dead

They were last seen on a night out, with two others are taken to hospital after a suspected crash. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/M2bgo9x

Bangladesh fire: Thousands shelterless after blaze at Rohingya camp

The crowded refugee camp in Bangladesh was home to thousands who had fled violence in neighbouring Myanmar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ce5mK8h

Crash Landing On You: What binds the magnificent worlds of K-dramas and Bollywood

It's tempting to draw comparisons between the two styles - but how similar are they? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ie1yg6m

'I skip university lectures to do paid work instead'

Heidi is one of many students who say the rising cost of living is affecting their studies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0T51FRQ

Mum's warning after uterine cancer mistaken for periods

Kelly Pendry's symptoms were initially dismissed as normal post-pregnancy periods. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LtkvPAR

Harry and Meghan weigh up coronation invite response

Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not say if they plan to attend after receiving an email from the Palace. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h2bVAUI

Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks

Countries have reached a landmark agreement to put 30% of the world's oceans into protection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XuHr4oS

Everything Everywhere sweeps Independent Spirit Awards

The absurdist sci-fi took home nearly every major award at an event honouring the best in independent film and television. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/afAqCNU

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden: 'I was seen as a risk'

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden on navigating the industry while managing Crohn's disease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PkGmesS

King's Coronation: Pubs to stay open longer in England and Wales

People in England and Wales will get served for an extra two hours to mark King Charles III's coronation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X8KiZE5

Paris St-Germain 4-2 Nantes: Kylian Mbappe scores club-record goal as Ligue 1 leaders win

Kylian Mbappe scores a club-record 201st goal for Paris St-Germain in an entertaining win over Nantes in Ligue 1. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UTQskB

Harry: I feared losing memories of mum during therapy

The Duke of Sussex says he showers his children with affection to avoid passing on "traumas" from his past. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WQUZa85

Week in pictures: 25 February - 3 March 2023

A selection of powerful images from around the world, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xtZPqp9

Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty

People have been sentenced to death for less than this double murder, the judge told the convicted killer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nlMsB70

Joe Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed, White House says

The US president's doctor says all cancerous tissue was successfully removed in February. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VLdq6u2

Scottish teachers call off strikes after pay offer

Unions suspend further strike action while members are consulted on an improved pay deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/irgSesn

Robotaxi tech improves but can they make money?

Despite setbacks, robotaxi services from Cruise and Waymo are making progress, but will they make money? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/20ZwXzm

Ros Atkins on... The creeping TikTok bans

The app has been banned from employee phones by various governments amid security concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/emVwtfM

Florida resident dies from brain-eating amoeba

Officials suspect the victim was infected after rinsing their nasal sinuses with public tap water. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UryLYe1

Energy bill support to be maintained from April - sources

Sources in the energy industry say some firms have already priced in support for bills continuing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nd3DW0F

Caledonian Sleeper rail service to be nationalised

Scotland's transport minister says an arm's length company will take over the franchise on 25 June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GxRFNgz

Marten and Gordon charged with gross negligence manslaughter

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon have been charged after a baby's remains were found in woodland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d3olzxR

Kaylea Titford: Parents who let neglected teen die jailed

The parents of a 16-year-old girl who died after "shocking and prolonged" neglect have been jailed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lChju35

Amazon jungle: Man survived 31 days by eating worms

The 30-year-old man got lost while hunting with friends in the Amazon in northern Bolivia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RUpGtrX

Grimsby teenager sentenced over 100mph police chase ending in crash

Oliver Clark, 19, from Grimsby, admits dangerous driving and is given a suspended jail sentence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lzO0Cji

Twitter goes down with users unable to view tweets

The outage comes two days after the social media company reportedly laid off 200 employees. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bwTaNrX

St David: Ten things to know about the patron saint of Wales

The patron saint of Wales was a teetotal vegetarian who was born in a storm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qtxdwFm

Deadly train collision near Greek city of Larissa

Two trains collide near the city of Larissa, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/feJMxYB

How Wales-England gaffe sparked trip for Canadian TikToker

TikToker Pavlina has had a re-education in Wales after mistakenly thinking it was in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G76x4OK

More civil servants to strike on Budget day

Some 33,000 civil servants will join 100,000 of their colleagues taking strike action on 15 March. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yS3taMF

Venus and Jupiter to create spectacle in the sky

People, even without a telescope, will see the astronomical phenomenon by looking west after sundown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pkJLV5m

Watch Kate beat William in spin class endurance race

The Princess of Wales is awarded a golden trophy after beating Prince William in a race. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lmLpQC0

Cut parents' benefits over school truancy, suggests Michael Gove

The cabinet minister says the measure could help restore an "ethic of responsibility". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nzhF6Ny