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Biden jokes about his age at White House Correspondents' Dinner

The US president enjoyed some banter at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wmFcPvZ

Thailand: Southeast Asia's 'weed wonderland'

Business booms in a free-for-all industry less than a year after Thailand legalised cannabis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lAfFyHv

The enduring call of Local Hero 40 years on

The village of Pennan and its red phone box were made famous by the classic 1983 Bill Forsyth movie. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ns0Kkwl

The Papers: Nation to chant for Charles, as King vows to serve

Sunday's front pages focus on King Charles's much-anticipated Coronation ceremony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rLwgCoB

Turkey's President Erdogan back on campaign trail after illness

The Turkish leader holds a rally in the opposition stronghold of Izmir after falling ill on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ytwPmUa

Coronation Street actor Barbara Young dies in Cambridge aged 92

Young, who also starred in Last of the Summer Wine, was warm-hearted and brilliant, her family say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DbGoyVk

Sudan crisis: The football coach forced to flee Khartoum

Florent Ibenge, in charge of the country's leading club, hopes to be reunited with his players soon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5SHArgm

Jessie Ware: 'Slightly classy with a bit of innuendo'

How unlocking her naughty side changed Jessie Ware's career and gave her musical freedom. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lbpf5hq

King Charles coronation: Does Scotland want its kilted king?

Charles is a king with his heart in the Highlands, but is Scotland ready to claim him as its own? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MEUKoab

World Snooker Championship 2023: Si Jiahui leads Luca Brecel in semi-final

Chinese debutant Si Jiahui leads Luca Brecel 14-10 in a thrilling World Championship semi-final in Sheffield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o9lZbYB

No talks until bombing stops, Sudan general tells BBC

The RSF paramilitary leader says "We don't want to destroy Sudan" and denies blame for violence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H3be0nN

ChatGPT accessible again in Italy

The chatbot was banned in Italy at the start of April over privacy concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/opEtmrx

The Israeli plan to fit a fusion reactor into a container

Israel's NT-Tao wants to build a compact fusion reactor and has won investment from Honda. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/81TnFoH

The Papers: 'Vindictive' rail unions and Springer's 'goodbye and take care'

Friday's front headlines cover the latest rail strikes announced and the death of Jerry Springer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qORhtkb

Police could be missing homicides - watchdog

The force has not learned from mistakes in the case of serial killer Stephen Port, a watchdog says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ti0sPq4

Ukraine war: Partisan attack kills police chief in Russian-occupied Melitopol

Oleksandr Mishchenko died in an explosion outside his apartment block in the city of Melitopol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t2De7b4

Benhall stabbing: Boy detained for life after girl left paralysed

The 16-year-old victim is left mostly paralysed from the neck down following the attack in Suffolk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ITWGRpn

Hugh Grant accuses Sun publisher of 'deliberate false denials'

The actor alleges that the paper commissioned private investigators to break into his home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wbeVfSr

The Papers: Coronation invite 'backlash' and 'more police on streets'

Thursday's headlines criticise Coronation guests and includes plans to get police back on streets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JgBh5RH

Fugees' Pras Michel found guilty of illegal lobbying

The rapper is found guilty of taking money from a fugitive billionaire to influence US politics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ec365VZ

Eurovision 2023: King Charles and Camilla unveil song contest stage in Liverpool

The royal couple have been visiting Liverpool as the city prepares to host Eurovision in May. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/btVWO4f

King and Queen Consort's phones intercepted by Sun Publisher, claims Harry

The Duke of Sussex claims News Group obtained itemised phone bills of Charles and Camilla in the 1990s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kxwPQj9

Midwives in England accept NHS pay offer

The offer covers two years, including an additional one-off payment for 2022/23 and a 5% pay rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z8xIe1d

DIY pot hole sign warns drivers to adjust bra

After their complaints got no response, the group decide to create a funny sign to get attention. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CcLnObZ

Sudan evacuation: The perilous journey facing UK nationals trying to flee

The UK has started evacuations - but not everyone is able to reach the airfield in Khartoum. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RI8tNG3

Taliban kill IS leader behind Kabul airport bombing

The 2021 bombing during the evacuation from Afghanistan killed 170 civilians and 13 US troops. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eADj0I4

Local elections 2023: 4% of voters without voter ID apply through scheme

May's local elections will be the first time all voters in England must show photo ID. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BTwd4mf

Prince Harry relentless in personal press battle

Prince Harry's latest case over phone hacking is a family drama as well as a courtroom drama. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GQ076KX

Sudan: First evacuation flight of UK nationals lands in Cyprus

Two more RAF flights are expected overnight, as the military attempts to get hundreds out of the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jKBrQDc

British American Tobacco to pay $635m for North Korea sanctions breaches

British American Tobacco says it regrets the misconduct that took place between 2007 and 2017. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nHxBLhi

Fruit producers turn to nets for better crops

Rigging nets over trees can protect them from unwanted bugs and extreme weather. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JYQS5Ad

The Papers: 'Get them out' of Sudan and Len gets 'a perfect 10'

Tuesday's papers cover Britons stuck in Sudan and many picture tributes to former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman following his death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ubdJIpE

SNP working towards deadline to file accounts - Yousaf

The first minister spoke after meeting the PM in London for the first time since taking office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hayjLkR

Bomb survivor stays true to FA Cup promise

Martin Hibbert promised the paramedic who saved his life he would take him to a United FA Cup final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ArmXSYh

Big Issue North to cease production in May

The charity blames post-pandemic declining footfall as well as rising costs for the magazine's demise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/467mOso

Ministers to ask judges if next nurses' strike is legal

Health secretary asks judges to rule whether union has mandate for the last day of its next walkout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xwnlhBv

The wedding tech now at the heart of couples' nuptials

A growing number of brides and grooms are embracing technology for their big day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AC1ZjYQ

Barry: 'A stranger I met at the beach gave me her kidney'

Lucy Humphrey's dog, Indie, "chose" the woman who was able to give her the transplant she needed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KYtb8L0

The Papers: Labour racism row and Britons rescued from Sudan

Diane Abbott loses the Labour whip and Britons being evacuated from war-torn Sudan lead Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dAC9v1P

Wrexham: Ryan Reynolds fulfils fan Jay Fear's dying wish

Jay Fear, who has terminal cancer, has an "incredible 24 hours" meeting the star Wrexham co-owner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hyTpYdC

Derby: Man charged over fatal dog attack at house

Wayne Stevens, 51, died after being injured by a dog that was shot dead by police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8WYEJr0

Kenya cult deaths: 47 bodies found in investigation into 'starvation cult'

A preacher in custody allegedly told followers to starve themselves in order to "meet Jesus". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LBofSnr

What photo ID do you need to vote in UK elections?

Voters have only a few days left to apply for an alternative ID ahead of elections on 4 May. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GfxgIwA

Cordina reclaims world boxing title in split-decision win

Welsh boxer Joe Cordina reclaims the IBF world super featherweight title with an extremely hard-fought split-decision win over Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UIg1LW0

Fans speechless after spectacular Wrexham promotion

The club has returned to the football league two years after its Hollywood owners took charge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tUxjAVf

Wrexham: From scepticism of Hollywood owners to promotion glory

All that glitters may not be gold, but Hollywood stardust has taken Wrexham back into the Football League after 15 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Bpngd5K

Extinction Rebellion: Climate activists stage Earth Day demonstration

Some protesters lay down for a "die-in" to show "humans will not survive if nothing is done about climate change". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PTvgmUW

Week in pictures: 15-21 April 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LMe5y6r

'Better roads for cyclists could have saved our daughter'

Emma Newman was killed in a crash with a lorry in Glasgow city centre in January. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ae1c4Kg

The Papers: 'Raab quits in fury' and 'tone-deaf resignation'

Former deputy PM Dominic Raab's resignation leads most of Saturday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k5Hd02h

Vladimir Kara-Murza: Family's heartbreak at Putin critic's jail term

Vladimir Kara-Murza's wife Evgenia does not know if she or their children will see him again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37yCm2F

Bristol band The Pop Group's Mark Stewart dies aged 62

His record label announced the singer died in the early hours of Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/60Ui8Nu

CBI suspends key activities after rape and sex assault allegations

The business group is suspending policy and membership activity until June after a number of firms quit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VU2C6uL

Cocaine smuggling submarine reveals Europe's drug crisis

The carbon fibre vessel took three men and $150m of drugs from the Amazon rainforest to Spain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zlkL9Fb

Manchester United 'give it away' as Europa League exit leaves players 'fighting for futures'

Two own goals, a series of errors, a quarter-final to forget - Manchester United exit the Europa League at the hands of Sevilla with only themselves to blame. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L0hq3gs

Acclaimed Boston chef Barbara Lynch denies staff abuse claims

Former employees of top chef Barbara Lynch have accused her of physical and emotional abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3VyWkZ4

Former Cambridgeshire police officer guilty of raping girl

Detectives praise the victim for reporting the abuse which happened more than 30 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9DhrGYw

Alec Baldwin: Criminal charges dropped over shooting, say lawyers

The actor's lawyers say they are "pleased" with the move to drop the involuntary manslaughter case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cWfSQU3

Watch: Final farewell to Paul O'Grady

Fans have lined the streets of Aldington in Kent for the funeral of the TV personality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R7FlI4G

Facebook owner Meta sees latest layoffs begin

The social media giant is under pressure after a sharp slowdown in its ads business last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GiuSJrH

The Papers: 'Inflation hammer blow' and Russian spy threat

Predictions the Bank of England will raise interest rates to 5% after inflation stays high dominates several of Thursday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VKeQcZi

Chris Mason: Raab bullying inquiry nears judgement day

Rishi Sunak's deputy is braced for the outcome of a report that could seal his political fate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7slCLjN

Eurovision 2023: Alesha Dixon, Hannah Waddingham and Julia Sanina's responsibility to Ukraine

The presenters say it's "so much more than a competition", as Liverpool hosts on behalf of Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DBHvVX3

Migration bill: Tories say Rishi Sunak will toughen deportation powers

The bill is expected to be changed to make it harder for European judges to stop deportations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qNcVQGX

London Marathon 2023: Radio 1's Adele Roberts targets a world record following 'second chance' after cancer

Radio 1 presenter and DJ Adele Roberts is targeting a world record at the London Marathon as she aims to make the most of her "second chance at life" after cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r8pcZ9B

Pakistan: Lorries crushed and buried in deadly landslide

At least two people died as dozens of vehicles were engulfed while en route to Afghanistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MakjGv

Chelsea 0-2 Real Madrid (Agg: 0-4): Blues exit Champions League as Real finish job

Real Madrid end Chelsea's hopes of Champions League success this season by completing a deserved quarter-final win in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SGhmXZL

Fox News settles $1.6bn defamation case with voting machine firm

Dominion had originally sought $1.6bn in damages from the powerful US media network. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OIv9xfh

Secret Service nabs toddler who squeezed through White House fence

The little intruder squeezed through iron bars to lead guards on a leisurely chase. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q6kERn4

Ralph Yarl: Andrew Lester, accused of shooting black teen, is in custody

Andrew Lester, 84, has been charged with shooting a teenager who rang the wrong doorbell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xOIoRl8

Six injured and school locked down over dog attack

The school was placed in lockdown as parents were warned the dogs could "kill a human". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4yjdUpS

The Papers: Sunak probe and King Charles' 'flantastic' quiche

The investigation into the prime minister's possible failure to declare an interest leads several of Tuesday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qHlOZSs

Alabama shooting: Phil Dowdell died saving sister's life

Alexis Dowdell told the BBC her 18-year-old brother pushed her to the floor as gunfire erupted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cs2Xjmw

FBI makes arrests over alleged secret Chinese 'police stations' in New York

China has previously denied running secret police stations overseas, calling them "service centres". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q9FCB1K

EY cuts 3,000 jobs in US blaming 'overcapacity'

The decision comes days after the firm called off a radical restructuring. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/djcSWi9

Sudan: Civilians not spared as Khartoum fighting hits residential areas

Videos, photos and testimony from Sudan capital give a picture of how civilians are being impacted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NrM2oH1

Police praise 'brave' shop worker who tackled gun-wielding robber

Niall Stranix was 'incredibly brave' in tackling a Leeds man on a robbery crime spree, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Le96KQS

Brecon Beacons: Park to use Welsh name Bannau Brycheiniog

Park bosses say the change reflects their commitment to the Welsh language and the area's heritage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NJzhI4q

The Papers: Nurses' strike warning and PM's maths promise

Warnings that the nurses' strike could continue until Christmas dominate many of Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KizVqNd

Primary school places: How can parents appeal over school places?

Children starting school in England and Wales in September 2023 are being offered school places. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8Oz0h6a

How artificial intelligence is matching drugs to patients

Health-tech firms around the world are increasingly using AI to help tailor drugs for patients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8XxHboK

More people could have hidden bowel condition

People with microscopic colitis have frequent diarrhoea, stomach pain and fatigue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6ygr4in

Good Friday Agreement: Hillary Clinton urges NI parties to return to power sharing

The former US Secretary of State is in Belfast to mark 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MLxfcIt

Aston Villa 0-1 Chelsea: 'Blues find a way to win to keep Treble hopes on course'

Chelsea are used to winning and they are used to competing on several fronts - but it does not mean it is easy as they hunt the Treble. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wjWx8pk

Jack Teixeira's hometown of Dighton reacts to his arrest

The BBC visits Jack Teixeira's hometown of Dighton, in rural Massachusetts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/czCNELK

Yemen war: Women facing daily struggle to survive

Many have lost their sons, husbands and brothers - and now face a daily struggle to survive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uHYjU5d

Atiq Ahmed: Former Indian politician and brother shot dead live on TV

Atiq Ahmed, a former politician convicted in a kidnapping case, was shot while under police escort. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uM2nVEg

US savers get savvy ditching and switching banks

A wave of transfers is hitting US banks, adding another wrinkle to challenges facing the financial system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8AxK3IS

The Papers: Grand National protests and NHS 'mega strike'

Many of Sunday's papers focus on the protest by animal rights activists at Aintree. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kz4loXB

Queen Elizabeth II: Council concerned over upkeep of Queen statue

Oakham Town Council has been asked to take on the maintenance costs of the 13ft (3.96m) statue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KUJEZ7v

Meet the hacker armies on Ukraine's cyber front line

How links between ‘hacktivists’ and official military are becoming blurred on both sides in the war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J72z15t

Katy Perry and Lionel Richie to perform at Coronation concert

The event, broadcast from Windsor Castle, also includes Take That and opera singer Andrea Bocelli. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NdyvSEY

Lisandro Martinez: Manchester United defender out for rest of season with fractured foot

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez will miss the rest of the season after fracturing a metatarsal bone in his foot against Sevilla on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RHiUCka

Cheltenham man completes John O'Groats to Land's End route in wheelchair

Adam Stanton-Wharmby travelled from John O'Groats to Land's End in a Formula 1 modified wheelchair. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OfNimeW

North Korea tests 'most powerful' missile to date

It says the new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile will improve its nuclear counterattack capability. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CbkoRSG

The dove or the dog: China makes peace while baring teeth

As Beijing tries to play peacemaker, its actions over Taiwan threaten to undercut its goals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lqOPGkf

In pictures: 2023 Sony World Photography Awards

The winners of the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0GWIdFb

18,000 cows killed in Texas dairy farm explosion

Animal welfare activists say the incident is "by far" the deadliest barn fire in recent memory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RJb3zgO

How Mary Quant's miniskirts looked in the 1960s

The British fashion designer, credited with popularising the famous garment, has died aged 93. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U07BFxf

Police arrest suspect in Cash App founder Bob Lee's death

Bob Lee's death after a stabbing in downtown San Francisco ignited criticism of policing in the city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EaVNSyx

Ministers propose stricter rules for holiday lets

Turning homes into short-term lets would require planning permission under government plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SAowTCn

Covid: Staff propped up care homes without extra pay, says report

Most care homes struggled but some paid more to shareholders, says the Warwick University-led study. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iyWLP4g

Harry Potter books to be made into new TV series

The series will feature a new cast and and will have seven seasons based on each of JK Rowling's books. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wpa6EuX

Thomas Zilliacus withdraws Man Utd bid and says decision to have third round of bidding a 'farce'

Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus withdraws his offer to buy Manchester United and says the decision of current owners the Glazers to go to a third round of bidding is a "farce". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3TwJrE7

Why no breakthrough in the junior doctors' strike?

Could the conciliation service Acas make any difference to the current impasse? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6QEJe3D

Michael Jordan's trainers sell for record $2.2m

The sale seals the basketball titan's position as the most valuable athlete at sports memorabilia auctions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xnRkh5q

Changi Airport: Hanging out at the world's best airport

Singapore's Changi Airport is a particular point of pride in a country obsessed with rankings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7pmLtsN

Tupperware: Why the household name could soon be history

The name is so familiar many do not even realise it is a brand - but the firm may be in deep trouble. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wAT46qk

Newspaper headlines: 'Coronation chaos' and Biden in Northern Ireland

The US president's arrival in Belfast features in Wednesday's papers, as does a report about "problems" with the Coronation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xwWIpNS

Chris Mason: Biden's blink and you'll miss it visit to NI

Despite months of diplomatic chatter, the US president's Northern Ireland trip does not amount to much. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J8pNPkW

Western special forces inside Ukraine, leak shows

The UK has the largest contingent of special forces in Ukraine, according to a leaked classified file. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R43qc8O

Vaping: Free e-cigarettes to be handed out in anti-smoking drive

Pregnant women will also be paid to quit smoking under government plans to be set out on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4PsBedZ

More people entertaining at home as cost of living bites

Sales of home accessories and furniture rose in March as people ate out less to save money. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/80aYjz9

Local elections 2023: What to expect from May's polls in England

The upcoming polls are the biggest test of political opinion in England outside a general election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Lbj1vsx

Dean Smith: Leicester appoint ex-Norwich and Villa manager until end of season

Former Norwich, Aston Villa and Brentford boss Dean Smith is named manager of Premier League strugglers Leicester City until the end of the season from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TVipJeB

Wrexham: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney awarded freedom of city

The honour was conferred upon them just hours before the Dragons' 3-2 victory over Notts County. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MiVL75I

Pierre Lacotte: French dancer who helped Rudolf Nureyev defect dies

Pierre Lacotte played a part in the Russian ballet star's escape from his KGB minders in Paris in 1961. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ib69cgl

Lithium: A white gold rush excites Cornwall - but who gains?

Locals wonder who will benefit from the mining of a metal that's fuelling a "battery arms race". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V9F058u

The papers: 'Starmer backs attack ad' and 'coronation details'

Monday's papers have a mix of leads, focusing on attack ads by Labour and details of next month's coronation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YbQsxfa

Unesco world heritage status: Seven sites win UK backing

York, Birkenhead Park and an iron age settlement in Shetland are among the sites being put forward. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bOoPscF

Small boats: An asylum seeker's five-nation trek to sanctuary

Rayan travelled 4,000 miles before taking a small boat across the English channel crossing. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65174532?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Ukraine war: Who leaked top secret US documents - and why?

Almost 100 US defence department documents have been leaked - and it is unclear who will benefit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JfVBoeT

Twitter: BBC objects to 'government funded media' label

Corporation says it wants to resolve issue after one of its main accounts receives new designation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nqjDFaf

Mystery carvings came from dismantled royal church

For decades Daren Frankish wondered what the stone carvings were in a wall in his Edinburgh workshop. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7M9fihz

Eurovision 2023: Airbnb host tried to increase rent from £465 to over £2,000

Roy Henry says the host he booked with tried to raise the price from £465 to more than £2,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VrF3suh

British-Israeli sisters killed in West Bank shooting named

Maya and Rina Dee were named in a tweet by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/68nrMf2

Southampton 1-4 Manchester City: Erling Haaland scores sublime bicycle kick in comfortable win

Erling Haaland scores a superb bicycle kick as Manchester City reduce the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal to five points with a comfortable victory at relegation-threatened Southampton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n6spHqm

How this historically black college gymnastics team made history

For decades, young black gymnasts had to make a difficult choice about where to go to university. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FR9mqBk

Premier League fantasy football tips from the world's best players

An FPL player, who's recently been world number one, tells Newsbeat how to overtake your mates in your mini leagues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OtsBnCA

Eurovision hits meet Liverpool humour in Jonathan Harvey's A Thong For Europe

Sonia, Lulu and Conchita Wurst inspire a musical written in weeks for Liverpool by Jonathan Harvey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wojBf7c

The papers: 'Brits shot in West Bank' and 'coronation invites'

Friday's papers feature coronation invites for charity workers and a shooting in the West Bank. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fhz20tv

Dice roll settles tie in small Wisconsin town election

A dice roll instead of a coin flip was considered the fairest as both sides can participate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YES8PRb

Paul Cattermole: Look back at S Club 7 singer's life

S Club 7 were one of the biggest acts of the early 2000s and had announced a comeback tour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ubTUD8J

What we can learn from a lonely death in social housing

Bureaucracy, isolation and government mistakes all led to a woman lying dead in her London flat for two years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RvSi4FP

Cardiff flat owner gets tax bills for 11,000 Chinese firms

Dylan Davies's hundreds of VAT bills for companies he had never heard of totalled £500,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GMc0NL4

US President Joe Biden expected to visit only one NI venue

An invitation to address the Stormont assembly has also been turned down, BBC News NI understands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tXdA9bj

Women's Finalissima: England beat Brazil in dramatic shootout

England beat Brazil in a dramatic penalty shootout to win the first Women's Finalissima and extend their unbeaten run to 30 games. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NPYzFA3

Israel blames Hamas for Lebanon rocket barrage as tensions rise

The attack, which saw 34 rockets fired into northern Israel, comes at a time of rising tension. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wOIi29E

MP Scott Benton claims ways around hospitality rules

The MP was suspended by the Tories after being filmed offering to lobby ministers for a fake company. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vxP9fSW

Eurovision 2023: Every song ranked, from Albania to the UK

All 37 countries have now submitted their entries. But which are the gems and what are the duds? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8ChpMAc

The Papers: 'You're nicked' and 'no new smart motorways'

Thursday's papers feature the former SNP CEO's arrest and reports no new smart motorways will be built. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/drDmPAM

Russia-Ukraine war: Iga Swiatek says tennis could have done better 'from the beginning'

A ban on Russian and Belarusian players by tennis authorities would have sent a strong message, says world number one Iga Swiatek. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cJ6WdS3

Contaminated blood inquiry: Dad wants family's pain recognised

Tony Summer's son Paul died, aged 44, in 2008 after contracting HIV and hepatitis C in his teens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K76k9GS

Settlers of Catan: Creator of board game dies aged 70

Klaus Teuber, the dental assistant-turned board game designer, died after a short illness aged 70. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SPVtF1C

Local elections 2023: Greens want housing firms to fund more services

The Green Party of England and Wales wants housebuilders to pay more towards local services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1WD4why

Who was in the courtroom with Donald Trump?

A who's who look at the people sitting front and centre at Donald Trump's arraignment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pVBTX7a

Kabul embassy's Gurkha guards face removal from UK

A group of Nepalese men who worked guarding UK officials in Kabul are being made to leave the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oGVLbO9

Alors On Danse singer Stromae cancels tour dates over health

The Belgian singer, known for Alors On Danse, is cancelling all his European tour dates until the end of May. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eMUdHJa

Who is Juan Merchan, the judge in this case?

The New York judge is no stranger to the drama the former US president brings to the courtroom. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kSRObVi

Virginia teacher shot by six-year-old files $40m lawsuit

The lawsuit argues that the defendants knew the six-year-old "had a history of random violence". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0pdGrax

Martha Lane Fox warns against hysteria over AI

The tech pioneer told the BBC we should see artificial intelligence as an opportunity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7RsLWbK

Scots woman dies in Turkey during gastric band op

Shannon Bowe, 28, from Denny, near Falkirk, died on Saturday while undergoing weight loss surgery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kqDyOE7

Ros Atkins on… Why were there queues at Dover?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether post-Brexit checks are to blame for Port of Dover disruption. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vP3sqrc

Rishi Sunak to set out grooming gangs taskforce plan

Specialist officers will be sent to help local forces with their investigations into grooming gangs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DT3WXgc

Bakhmut: Wagner raises Russian flag but Ukraine fights on

The stunt was dismissed by Ukraine, which said its army still holds the embattled eastern city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1yDqra9

Dover delays ease after traffic 'buffer zone' cleared

Ferry operators say traffic is flowing again following days of disruption blamed on slow processing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kI3u1yz

Cost of living: The Peterborough mosque-run food hub at Ramadan

In a matter of months, a food hub in Peterborough has seen the number needing help grow seven-fold. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d79bCLm

Olivier Awards 2023: Mescal, Comer and Totoro triumph

Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer win the main acting prizes while My Neighbour Totoro wins six awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GWRU8tg

BBC presenter Susan Rae thanks listeners for support after Alzheimer's diagnosis

Radio 4 announcer Susan Rae was diagnosed last year and her sons launched an appeal to fund her care. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tLod7U5

Opec oil producers announce surprise cut in output

The cuts by the Opec+ group amount to more than one million barrels per day and could push up prices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vxMcU5z

Wayne Couzens should not get pension, London mayor says

Sarah Everard's killer could qualify for the benefit but should be stripped of it, says Sadiq Khan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rL1TRPZ

'He'll be our next president': Florida protesters stay faithful to Trump

At small but vocal rallies near Mar-a-Lago, demonstrators vow to stand with Donald Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oM8fRWp

Food prices: How the humble shopping list is saving us money

Soaring food prices mean some families are missing meals and desperate for deals, but preparation can help. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/43yDihM

Andrew Tate: See luxury villa where brothers are under house arrest

The BBC's Lucy Williamson is outside the compound where Andrew Tate and brother Tristan are confined. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6OeBLfc

Judy Blume worried about intolerance and book banning in the US

Judy Blume says banning books "has become political... it's worse than it was in the 80s". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WK3XhQw

Extra night ferries laid on to clear Dover backlog

The additional services will run overnight as the port's operations team works through the Easter backlog. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dXjZulG

Oldham Coliseum: Historic theatre stages final act after funding cut

The final curtain falls on the Oldham Coliseum after it had its Arts Council England funding removed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8fCBOZx

Hormone replacement therapy and menopause: What you need to know about HRT

HRT can help with menopausal symptoms. If you're thinking about taking it, here's what you need to consider. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JPQm1XL

Trump will not appear in court in handcuffs - lawyer

The former US president is to fly from Florida and turn himself while surrounded by federal agents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GQmRx6a

Norway avalanches: Tourists among four killed in north of country

In the deadliest incident, a house and barn were swept into the sea on the island of Reinøya. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jUmyIq7

South Yorkshire PC jailed for taking photo of teenager's breasts

Paul Hinchcliffe's victims tells a court the officer's actions destroyed her trust in the police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BKLuXh6

Cambridgeshire shootings: Man charged with murders

The bodies of Gary and Josh Dunmore were found in separate villages in Cambridgeshire on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aQCjzvg