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Disabled powerlifter unable to open own front door

Presenter Matthew Basset explores if enough has been done to help disabled people live their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rBQg0Sn

The croquet grudge match that decides how River Nene is pronounced

Two counties vie for the right to call the River Nene "Nen" or "Neen" in an annual croquet bout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VRntoYB

Scot Peterson not guilty over Parkland school shooting response

Scot Peterson is found not guilty of 11 charges including child neglect and culpable negligence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AgTRp8v

Affirmative action: US Supreme Court overturns race-based college admissions

The landmark decision strikes down decades-old policies defended as a way to boost diversity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZeMpDSv

Luton Hoo's Ryder Cup bid golf course approved

The hotel's owners, Arora Group, have bid to host the Ryder Cup in either 2031 or 2035. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Skxf1F

Johnson allies to be criticised over Partygate probe

Several supporters of the former PM took aim at the Commons committee that investigated him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g6AvmT5

Three men held after girl 13 goes missing from party

Carmelle Hepi, from Barnsley, travelled to London on Saturday for a party and has not been seen since. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZQuBykl

French HR murders: Gabriel Fortin sentenced to life in prison

Garbriel Fortin will spend up to 22 years in prison for the murder of three employment managers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FLrynHU

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace to lose seat in Commons boundary changes

Independent commissions across the UK have reshaped the electoral map to reflect population changes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OjHULVB

Flamborough: 'Miracle' dog survives huge coastal cliff fall

Button the Cockapoo was being walked in East Yorkshire when she suddenly disappeared out of sight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i9Knm8W

Prince William visits Belfast in campaign to end homelessness

The Prince of Wales's visit to East Belfast Mission is part of a UK tour for his Homewards campaign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Uhb0SnY

Belarus leader welcomes Wagner boss Prigozhin into exile

Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a Russian mutiny, arrives in Belarus and his men are offered a military base. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZO7WbYy

Julian Sands obituary: Free-spirited actor whose career started with a kiss

The actor earned a place in millions of hearts by wooing Helena Bonham Carter in A Room With A View. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GTUAPHS

Drinks giant Diageo ends 'broken' Diddy partnership

The move comes after pop star Diddy accused the firm of neglecting his tequila brand because of his race. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WQfuGIY

Wagner's network in Africa faces uncertain future

What does the Russian mercenary group's failed mutiny mean for its fighters in African countries? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TO3rkiS

Young V&A museum opening after 13m revamp

The museum features over 2,000 objects, the oldest dating from 2300BC, across three new galleries from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ELfQyoZ

TV producer Daisy Goodwin accuses Tory mayoral hopeful of groping

Daisy Goodwin says Daniel Korski put his hand on her breast during a meeting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lhHmjLI

World's oldest Nobel Prize winner dies at 100

John Goodenough won the Nobel Prize in chemistry at the age of 97 for his revolutionary work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZfaO3xP

Colorado Club Q shooting: Attacker sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty

Anderson Lee Aldrich, 23, killed five people at an LGBT nightclub in Colorado Springs last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YXO6GUC

Cheers! Can AI help drinkers buy a better bottle of wine?

Wine recommendation apps are now using AI to help better match people with a bottle they will like. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sJhzP6b

Teenager on sub took Rubik's Cube to break record mother tells BBC

In her first interview, Christine Dawood told the BBC she lost hope when the 96-hour mark passed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/on19VrF

Newspaper headlines: 'Fergie cancer battle' and 'Elton bids farewell'

Monday's papers feature the Duchess of York's breast cancer diagnosis and tributes to Sir Elton John. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VYuOPAS

UK weather: Joint hottest day of the year as storms lash north

The joint hottest day of the year so far was recorded on Sunday but the week ahead looks cooler for most. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6JKOVnx

Gröna Lund: Rollercoaster accident in Sweden leaves one dead

Nine others were injured when the ride at a Stockholm amusement park partly derailed, witnesses say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QS7HJn2

Wagner: Tracking the mercenary group's day of rebellion in Russia

The US secretary of state calls the actions of the mercenary group a "direct challenge to Putin's authority". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i4k9bg0

Zimbabwe's obsession with Animal Farm as novel gets Shona translation

George Orwell's satirical novel has such resonance it has been translated into the local Shona language. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qQBrHwP

Can we stop being tricked into subscriptions?

The US and UK are trying to crack down on firms tricking customers into renewing their subscription. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dapyYGj

Wagner chief's 24 hours of chaos in Russia

Wagner's mercenary boss threatened an armed rebellion but pulled back from marching on Moscow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/25SbZyn

Lewis Capaldi struggles to finish Glastonbury set

After suffering vocal problems, the Scottish star suggests he might have to take an extended break. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V7CmA4H

Killer whale boat attack videos might not be what they seem

Videos of killer whales seeming to attack boats at sea have gone viral - but what's behind the clips? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/98T7zWl

Week in pictures: 17-23 June 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8H1wjq5

Foo Fighters make 'surprise' return to Glastonbury

The US rock band emerged on Friday tea time to play a surprise set on the Pyramid Stage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xSGCkm7

Ernest Moret: Arrested French publisher faces no further action

Scotland Yard says Ernest Moret will face no further action over his arrest in April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JS17OgY

Cheltenham faces losing spa status due to bacteria

The health-giving mineral waters at Pittville Pump Room in Cheltenham were first discovered in 1716. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/plyHJKV

Glastonbury still magical for veteran festival-goers

The annual pilgrimage to Worthy Farm just keeps getting better, festival regulars say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Acp4v3r

Online Safety Bill: Bereaved parents win fight for information

Culture minister Lord Parkinson announced changes to the bill to give coroners new powers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TVRIF4l

Watch: Inside Titanic sub before it went missing

Filmed in 2022, OceanGate's boss Stockton Rush gave a glimpse into the small vessel that travels to the Titanic wreck. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nk9TeUx

Titanic wreck dives 'frightening at the best of times'

Ex-BBC journalist Mike McKimm recalls losing power on a submersible while visiting Titanic wreck 13 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fa0W6q5

Sarah Snook: Succession actress to star in The Picture of Dorian Gray in London

Sarah Snook will appear in an adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray in London's West End. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1KPVlvQ

She helped kill Roe v Wade - what does she want now?

Kristin Hawkins has relentlessly pursued one goal - to make abortion unthinkable and unavailable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Pszkxdp

Interest rates: Force banks to offer mortgage help says Labour

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves sets out Labour's response to the crisis facing many mortgage payers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oAdP9f2

Charity swimmer Ian Hughes missing in English Channel

Iain Hughes, 42, has not been seen after starting the swimming challenge on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L0QsUa4

Isolating sooner might have avoided first lockdown Hunt says

The UK should have prepared to test and isolate more, the ex-health secretary tells the Covid inquiry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UgRXZxF

Ilkay Gundogan: Manchester City captain to join Barcelona on free transfer

Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan will join Barcelona on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of this month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Yd9MyVe

Migrant crisis: Tunisian fisherman finds dead bodies in his net

Many migrants leave from Tunisia by boat to reach Europe, but the consequences can be tragic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HsQAYdR

One in five chance of natural pregnancy after IVF baby

Natural pregnancy after having a baby by IVF is far from rare, researchers find. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/M3iOsu1

Newspaper headlines: 'Praying for miracle' and Tory split over mortgages

The hunt for the missing Titan submersible and calls for more support for homeowners lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TzuLIZl

If US companies 'go woke' do they really go broke?

Bud Light has been widely criticised for its response to a boycott from some conservative Americans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oM5EYq8

Mortgage crisis: 'We can't pay an extra 1400 a month'

Homeowners say they are scared for the future, with no end to the mortgage crisis in sight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BJnswXZ

RSPCA push revival of dropped animal welfare bill

Labour plan to force the Kept Animals Bill, dropped by the government, back into Parliament. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kJX8L4t

In pictures: Prince William in good luck visit to England Women's team

The Prince of Wales drops in on the Lionesses ahead of their World Cup campaign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pshTouA

The Ashes 2023: England and Australia hint at another Edgbaston classic

Edgbaston has served up more than its fair share of Ashes classics and the finale of this year's first Test could be another, says chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sIQaogB

Euro 2024 qualifying: Turkey 2-0 Wales - Turkey leave it late to break Wales' resilience

Wales' hopes of reaching Euro 2024 suffer another huge blow as Turkey leave it late before winning 2-0. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/195igxl

The Ashes 2023: Stuart Broad wickets sway first Test England's way

Stuart Broad's two wickets late on day four swings the pendulum of a first Ashes Test that is set for a classic finish at Edgbaston. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pD1ehsu

What's drawing so many Indians to Australia?

Indians are the second-largest migrant group in Australia, and their numbers are continuing to rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FPdhKlw

The Papers: 'Britain's mortgage crisis' and 'guilty party'

Monday's papers focus on a looming interest rate hike to affect homeowners and the latest revelations about Partygate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tEQwBT2

BTS: Fans celebrate 10 years of 'unstoppable' K-pop group

The world's biggest boyband have been feeling the love with millions celebrating their 10th birthday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q0gFJXo

Uganda school attack: 'Gospel songs interrupted by screaming'

Mourners of those killed by Islamist militants describe their shock about the raid's brutality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/49XcPUe

'The Cuban regime killed my father' - dissident's daughter

Cuban state agents were responsible for the death of dissident Oswaldo Payá, a new report concludes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QHgrYoN

The Ashes 2023: England rue missed Bairstow & Broad chances on day two

Watch as England miss three big opportunities to pick up Australian wickets as Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad and Joe Root all miss chances. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z27dlpb

Video emerges of Tory staff partying during Covid

The footage was taken at a Christmas party in Conservative Party headquarters in December 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HuRhXna

Suspended Conservative David Warburton quits as MP triggering another by-election for party

David Warburton, who represents a Somerset constituency, had been suspended after newspaper allegations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E0CfGAM

Ukraine war must end South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin

Cyril Ramaphosa and other African leaders met the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in their peace bid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9y1dLbS

US Open 2023: Rory McIlroy powers into contention as Matt Fitzpatrick hits hole-in-one

Rory McIlroy produces a sensational back nine to jump into contention at the 123rd US Open in Los Angeles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n5W6TQJ

Court artists on their three very different Trumps

Sketching the former president under the greatest scrutiny possible. It's a tough job, so how do they do it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vyxziJG

King's Birthday Honours: Ian Wright Ken Bruce and Davina McCall on list

Anna Wintour, Vicky McClure, Terry Waite and Martin Amis are among other big names on the list. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39bH2yC

Malta 0-4 England: Three Lions cruise to Euro 2024 qualifying win as Trent Alexander-Arnold impresses

England continue their perfect record in Euro 2024 qualifying with a comfortable 3-0 win at Malta, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harry Kane and Callum Wilson on the scoresheet from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9sqIjuF

Drag Race star The Vivienne suffers homophobic attack

Police detain a man after The Vivienne was punched during the assault in a McDonald's in Liverpool. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WNnCTJO

Man charged with stalking MP and impersonating police officer

Simon Parry, 44, was arrested on Thursday following an incident with an unnamed MP in Westminster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/05KSIhf

iPhone maker Foxconn to switch to cars as US-China tensions soar

Foxconn, which makes over half of the world’s Apple products, seeks its next big growth driver. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e05OnA2

Quiz of the week: What was blamed on Beyoncé?

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

The workers already replaced by artificial intelligence

Some workers are already finding that they have been replaced by artificial intelligence systems. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VY3ZtgI

The Papers: 'End of the road for Boris' after Partygate report

The long-awaited inquiry into whether the ex-PM misled Parliament dominates the front pages on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8yPfcor

Kwara boat capsize: Mothers die trying to save children in Nigeria

More than 100 people drowned when the wooden boat they were using to cross the River Niger capsized. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yoiX1fs

Greece boat disaster: People are waiting for any piece of good news

Relatives are desperately searching for those believed to have been on a migrant boat that sank on 14 June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Id2QETL

Briton killed in Egypt diving boat fire is named

A woman who died along with two other Britons would be "missed beyond words", her family says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JuqQPGL

New York jury votes to indict man who strangled NYC subway rider

Daniel Perry was charged with second-degree manslaughter for killing street performer Jordan Neely. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TS957Q0

Women's Prize for Fiction: Barbara Kingsolver wins for Demon Copperhead

Barbara Kingsolver's Demon Copperhead sees her become the first author to win the award twice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/edmhklb

Ukraine war: 'Extremely fierce battles' as Kyiv seeks to advance

Ukraine's ongoing counter-offensive has resulted in some further advances, a minister says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G19HlrN

'More important things than tennis' - Murray on Nottingham attacks

Andy Murray says there are "more important things than tennis" after three people were killed and another three injured in a series of attacks in Nottingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OS0WJRu

US Open: Jon Rahm says players feel betrayed over PGA Tour-PIF merger plans

World number two Jon Rahm says players are still in the dark about what the proposed PGA Tour merger with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will mean for them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oD6vTsj

Nottingham Open: Andy Murray beats Joris de Loore to progress to the second round

Watch the best shots as Great Britain's Andy Murray beats Belgium's Joris de Loore 6-3 6-4 in the opening round of the Nottingham Open. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kr75g0i

Manchester City celebrate historic Treble in pouring rain

Watch the best bits from Manchester City's victory parade as the players and fans celebrate winning the Treble in Manchester City centre. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rWTA0Kz

Levi Colwill: Chelsea defender trains with senior England side

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has been training with the senior England squad following the withdrawals of Lewis Dunk and Jude Bellingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gB08CQf

PGA Tour, DP World Tour and PIF agreement investigated by US Senate

The US Senate says "serious questions" have been raised by the planned commercial merger of the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m0StUei

Everton directors Denise Barrett-Baxendale, Grant Ingles & Graeme Sharp leave board

Everton announce chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale, chief finance and strategy officer Grant Ingles and non-executive director Graeme Sharp have left their roles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lOEQWDF

Why second-hand fashion is back in style

"Pre-loved" clothing is big business and it is not just about saving money and the planet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7txQpmg

The Papers: 'SNP fraud probe' and 'Brits missing in boat blaze'

Nicola Sturgeon's arrest amid an SNP finances probe and British divers missing in Egypt lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CQEhBTa

The Light: Inside the UK’s conspiracy theory newspaper that shares violence and hate

Publishing 100,000 copies a month, the Light shares calls for war-crime style trials of MPs and doctors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kwrueod

Brittany: Girl, 11, from British family shot dead in France

The girl's parents were also injured in the incident, which was reportedly after a dispute between neighbours. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vhOrKA0

Ukraine says villages captured in counter-offensive

The villages in the Donetsk region would represent the first major gains of Kyiv's new advance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5bsfG6e

Danone boss calls for higher taxes on unhealthy food

Danone's UK president wants the government to use tax incentives to promote healthier products. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7TwNVL4

Canada wildfire crews try to control the uncontrollable

Unprecedented fires in Quebec that caused hazardous smoke further south have tested firefighters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EHO2oVY

Stone-skimming: 'How I became one of the best in the world'

Christina Bravery defies the laws of physics for ultimate stone-skimming success. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eFiayp7

Donald Trump: Former president to make first speech since federal charges announced

Mr Trump will speak at a Republican Party convention in Georgia before moving onto North Carolina. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4cdbXtj

Dragos Tigau: Romania recalls Kenya ambassador over racist monkey slur

Dragos Tigau made a racist comment at a meeting in April but has only now been disciplined. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VZrbA9P

Man v horse: Runner becomes only fourth to beat horse

Daniel Connolly outran the fastest horse by over 10 minutes in the 22-mile race held in mid Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3LfNcDY

Riley Keough: Director and actress 'struggled' to get War Pony funded

War Pony tells the story two Native American men trying to find their place in the modern world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OQhUFq1

Boris Johnson's resignation statement in full

The former UK prime minister has resigned as a MP, saying there is no evidence that he misled Parliament. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q1JOhRj

Sir John Curtice: 'Boris Johnson's political career is over'

The former prime minister has resigned as the MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gpalNk9

Nurse Lucy Letby deliberately misled jury, prosecutor says

Lucy Letby is a "calculating woman" who lied "to try and get sympathy", a prosecutor tells her trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/etFdJjZ

Reddit blackout: Subreddits to go private on Monday

More than 1,000 subreddits will be inaccessible for 48 hours to protest changes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Qqag94Z

French Open 2023: Karolina Muchova proving doctors wrong with run to first Grand Slam final

In 2022, an injury-laden Karolina Muchova was told her tennis career could be over. Now she is in her first Grand Slam final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g7olSED

Boris Johnson has Partygate inquiry findings ahead of report's publication

A committee is deciding whether the former PM purposely misled Parliament over lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vyAIbQs

Canada wildfires: US East Coast sees worst air quality in years

US President Joe Biden says the dense cloak of smoke is a "stark reminder" of climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TfZc4Gl

Sarah Jessica Parker to make West End debut with husband Matthew Broderick

The Sex and the City actress will star opposite her husband Matthew Broderick in Plaza Suite. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PD4We8z

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announce green funding agreement

The new Atlantic Declaration between the UK and US "sets a new standard for economic cooperation", Rishi Sunak says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hJZwSvK

Watch Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting in fiery display

The volcano has erupted spewing massive flows of lava around the crater floor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pS1rnwl

Just Stop Oil eco-zealots writing Labour energy policy - Sunak

Labour dismisses the idea Just Stop Oil supporters are influencing policy, from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HCqQOsw

William and Kate offer to restock burgled Swansea food bank

The Prince and Princess of Wales pledge to replace all items stolen by thieves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MTo8Cq9

Prince Harry survives his courtroom high wire act

After a day and a half of questioning, how did Prince Harry handle his questioning in court? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TbQ0Vft

Newspaper headlines: 'Harry's reality check' and 'new low' for Russia

Wednesday's front pages cover Prince Harry's appearance in court and the collapse of a major dam in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LUHrtzg

Andrew Tate 'choked me until I passed out', UK woman claims

The woman is the latest to allege sexual violence against the controversial social media influencer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ybOXopW

Watch: Ros Atkins on… The Ukraine dam breach

The BBC’s analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the Ukraine dam collapse at Nova Kakhovka. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8kAIvoa

Swindon man gifted his mother's liver after transplant

Connor Meyrick, 27, from Swindon, received 65% of his mother's liver during a 12-hour operation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jiISsbc

Microsoft to pay $20m for child privacy violations

The tech giant used data collected from child Xbox users without telling parents, US regulators say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/izwJhZT

Jason Derulo: My 'most unsexy' business investment in a car wash

The Savage Love singer says when wants to invest he looks for firms in sectors he understands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5j1S0G7

Rafiganj crash: Haunting images of a deadly 2002 India train disaster

Saibal Das survived a harrowing crash in Bihar and captured the first pictures of the tragedy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SHbadtz

Newspaper headlines: 'Absent Harry' and 'PM to overrule on boats Bill'

Many of Tuesday's front pages cover the latest in Prince Harry's phone hacking court battle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DOzmVoU

UK ministers reject deposit return scheme glass rethink

First Minister Humza Yousaf urged the UK to allow glass to be part of the Scottish recycling scheme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1J60y5v

Vinicius Jr: Seven people punished over racist chants and effigy of Real Madrid player

Seven people are punished for acts of racism towards Real Madrid's Brazil forward Vinicius Jr. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c6AvOng

Money: £9bn in old UK banknotes and coins not cashed in

Paper £50 and £20 notes have been unusable since October, but can still be exchanged. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oVgHXhQ

Climate change: How is my country doing on tackling it?

Find out how the world's major economies are doing on cutting their emissions and what lies ahead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6J2Gy9S

Man charged over Epsom Derby track protest

The 32-year-old is due to appear in court after animal rights protesters targeted the horse race. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1B8Qlho

Boy hurt as zorb lifted into air by wind at Southport festival

The nine-year-old boy was taken to hospital by air ambulance after the accident at about 14:00 BST. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QXRzAvf

Stormzy at Hay literary festival: 'Black people are not monolithic'

The star headlines a different kind of festival, and says he wants to publish more diverse voices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7DRrSBU

Conservationists tackle decline of Scottish coastal species

A £6.5m scheme to help prevent the extinction of priority species in Scotland has been launched. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C2efmUE

Ange Postecoglou coy on Celtic future after Scottish Cup triumph and domestic treble

The Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou says he wants to enjoy his side's Scottish Cup and domestic treble triumph rather than be "side-tracked" by talking about his future. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uZPtYLm

Man City have set the standard - how can Man Utd catch up?

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer says Manchester United will have to spend big this summer if they are to challenge Manchester City's supremacy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QhEyf4G

Spanish Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso rue qualifying errors

Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso say errors prevented them from joining Red Bull's Max Verstappen on the front row for the Spanish Grand Prix. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tXach4V

Celtic 3-1 Inverness CT: Ange Postecoglou's side win Scottish Cup to claim treble

Celtic proved too strong for second-tier Inverness Caledonian Thistle as they claimed the Scottish Cup and a fifth domestic treble in seven seasons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SIMYKAN

YouTube stops deleting false 2020 election claims

The move, ahead of the 2024 elections, is a reversal of its policy put in place after the 2020 vote. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SmnZf8F

F1: Finding Vettels of the future on the eSports circuit

The virtual track is helping the world's biggest racing teams spot rising talent and win new fans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5NYBzx8

Cynthia Weil dead: Legendary songwriter dies aged 82

The Grammy winner's hits included You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling and On Broadway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i9bKnvf

UK EuroMillions ticket-holder wins £111.7m

The winner becomes the 18th UK player to win more than £100m in a EuroMillions jackpot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LsP40q

Caroline Flack's mum criticises ITV over Phillip Schofield

The broadcaster has failed to learn lessons since my daughter died, Christine Flack tells the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/M0WpCPQ

Cheese rolling winner from Canada returns home

Canadian backpacker Delaney Irving won the women's race despite being knocked unconscious at the end. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KMmnaCt

Across the Spider-Verse opens ground-breaking franchise to female fans

Spider-Woman takes the spotlight in the sequel film to 2018's Oscar-winning Spider-Man animation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hftPTDn

Hugh Callaghan, one of the Birmingham Six, dies aged 93

Mr Callaghan was one of six men from Northern Ireland wrongly jailed over pub bombings in 1974. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1MG23hA

'Abhorrent' abuse of referee Taylor condemned

Referees' body PGMOL says it is appalled by the "unjustified and abhorrent" abuse directed at Anthony Taylor by supporters at Budapest Airport following Wednesday's Europa League final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sXb5YNh

Scandal-hit CBI to cut jobs as it fights for survival

The business group, which employs about 337 people, says it needs to cut its wage bill by a third. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uZ3YUQa

Joe Biden falls during graduation ceremony

The US president was shaking hands with an Air Force Academy graduate when he fell on stage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OH8DknI

Nova Scotia battles its largest wildfire on record

The Canadian fires have had a wide impact, with air quality warnings issued in the US northeast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LHGIy4r

Warhammer: Royal Mail issues stamps to mark game's 40th anniversary

Warhammer is a fantasy theme game, described as "a British institution and a global success". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EPhjxeO

Amazon to pay $30m over Alexa and Ring privacy violations

It will also pay out after allowing employees of its Ring doorbell system access to customer recordings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KNFOnRu

Why row about Boris Johnson's Covid WhatsApp messages matters

A stand-off over Boris Johnson's submissions to the Covid inquiry spells trouble for the government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4qMsAju

Diddy says Diageo neglected his tequila due to race

The artist says the business relationship with the drinks giant was "tainted by racial prejudices". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g21KdP9

Every Canadian cigarette will soon carry a health warning

Canada will be the first country to have warning labels on the tipping paper of individual cigarettes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YiDpCOj

Menopause and periods guidance is a 'magnificent step forward'

A new workplace standard for women with periods or the menopause has been published. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TnU4kB0