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RSPB apologises for calling ministers 'liars' over environment pledges

The charity says its frustration at environment plans "led us to attack the people not the policy". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jsPJlUt

Blue supermoon: World gazes at rare lunar phenomenon

The unusual lunar phenomenon can be observed around the world on Wednesday and Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V24mGHx

Luis Rubiales' mother hospitalised during hunger strike

The mother of Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales is hospitalised after going on hunger strike in protest at the treatment of her son, a local priest says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pNK9W7t

Mitch McConnell freezes for second time during press event

The 81-year-old Senate minority leader had another verbal lapse in July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oXj7z30

Ogmore: 2,000 tyres, 100 trolleys and fridge fished out of river

Up to 100 trolleys, a fridge and traffic cones were also fished out by mud-covered volunteers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y0CrLT

Edinburgh Academy apologises for 'brutal' historical abuse

Claims of historical physical and sexual abuse were made against 20 teaching staff at the school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LT1v6Nr

Hurricane Idalia's destruction, in pictures

Hurricane Idalia hits Florida before crossing into Georgia, with flooding the biggest concern. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QAaelUs

Police release CCTV of Aston Villa coach bricking in Burnley

The footage shows the moment a brick was hurled at the Premier League team's bus as it left Burnley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n5QwoFJ

Cancelled flights: Children sleep on airport floors

Thousands of passengers are unable to return home in the aftermath of the air traffic control fault. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rHnvFIx

Watch: BBC gets as close as possible to Prigozhin grave

Russia editor Steve Rosenberg is at the cemetery in St Petersburg where it is believed Prigozhin is buried. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xwWkDq

'I wrote a play about my mental health struggles'

Siyani Sheth, 17, says mental health can be a taboo topic for the South Asian community. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DsIgrYH

Terry Gou: The Taiwan iPhone billionaire who wants to be president

The electronics billionaire has charisma and experience with China - but the opposition vote is divided. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LlfZ57k

Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse bet

The desert kingdom's vast Pro League investment aims to turn it into a world leader of the sport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cyu9lVh

The Papers: Air traffic 'chaos' in UK could last for days

Tuesday's front pages are dominated by the delays and cancellations caused by a system failure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6qXivr3

Watch: The day air traffic control went down... in 71 seconds

Thousands of passengers were stranded after a UK air space technical issue led to flight delays and cancellations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/txOX7UZ

Bears encroach on evacuated Canadian town of Yellowknife

After wildfires forced residents to leave, bears have been seen in the empty streets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jtc4Uv2

Why empty lorries are a problem and how to fix it

With one third of lorries in the UK driving empty, some hauliers are turning to technology for help. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SZzJYEI

GB athletics team finish with 10 medals

Great Britain won 10 medals in Budapest to equal their best medal haul at a World Championships. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9b8zlrq

Liverpool flood deaths: Two dead after driving car into floodwater

Passersby fought to help them when they saw they were in trouble, but they were later pronounced dead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ntUoilO

Aston Villa team bus hit by brick after win at Burnley

Aston Villa's team bus is attacked following the game at Burnley, causing significant damage but no injuries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zsUGHTY

The Hundred 2023: Oval Invincibles beat Manchester Originals in men's final

Oval Invincibles stage a remarkable fightback to beat Manchester Originals and win the men's Hundred at Lord's. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lAzXhQP

World Athletics Championships 2023: Keely Hodgkinson wins 800m silver as Mary Moraa triumphs

Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for silver as Kenya's Mary Moraa triumphs in a thrilling 800m final at the World Championships. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LhiFPRT

Newspaper headlines: Met staff data breach and Dorries quits as MP

A suspected cyber attack on the Metropolitan Police and the resignation of Nadine Dorries lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MDOzXWE

World Athletics Championships 2023: Great Britain win 4x100m relay bronze as USA take gold

Watch highlights as Great Britain's women win 4x100m relay bronze behind winners the United States at the World Athletics Championships. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/avkQYcU

The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 75 seconds

The controversy concerning the head of Spanish football and a kiss at the Women's World Cup final explained. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4wydZuA

Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso unleashes social tsunami in Spain

The Spanish FA's president kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips has sparked a national conversation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kt0UxV4

Bodycam shows Texas officer wrangling a huge snake

When a report of a snake on the loose came in, this police department sent their 'snake whisperer' from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tXxJi30

Crystal Bar vape giant deletes TikTok after giveaway with no age verification

UK's second-biggest vape company, Chinese-owned SKE, has since deleted some social media accounts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WjdS2sk

Luis Rubiales: Who is the controversial Spanish FA chief?

Who is Luis Rubiales, the Spanish FA chief who is under pressure after kissing Jenni Hermoso after the World Cup? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I8Eq9XR

Liam Payne cancels tour dates after kidney infection

The One Direction star apologised to fans and said he had been in hospital over the past week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B1iHlzT

Spain wants Rubiales kiss row to be 'MeToo moment'

The Rubiales affair appears to feed into broader social changes in Spanish society over recent years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lW3iRwp

Wisbech farm claims UK record-breaking year for watermelons

The Wisbech farm doubles production of watermelons, despite the "challenging" British weather. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MSLHCXj

Putin breaks silence over Prigozhin's reported death

The Russian president says the Wagner group boss was a "talented person" who made "serious mistakes". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qIwCNyY

Ashley Dale: Man charged with murder after woman shot in garden

Ian Fitzgibbon, 28, has been charged with the murder of Ashley Dale in Liverpool last August. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IRXaDhe

How dangerous are English Channel dinghies?

BBC News looks at the seaworthiness of the inflatables being used by many of the migrants who cross the English Channel - and why experts warn they're death traps. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aDfiR2x

GCSE English and maths resits to rise by thousands

Tens of thousands more 16-year-olds will need to retake their papers in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pUWbn82

PM failed to correctly declare wife's shares, says watchdog

Rishi Sunak apologises for "inadvertent errors" when providing information about financial interests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZPEfyH1

Prigozhin's years of living dangerously

For decades Russia's Vladimir Putin relied on Yevgeny Prigozhin's services, until he staged a mutiny. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nyCq4h0

World Championships 2023: Britain's Josh Kerr stuns Jakob Ingebrigtsen to take gold

Britain's Josh Kerr stuns Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen to win 1500m gold at the World Championships in Budapest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qmH5Eel

‘Chinese spy’ targeted thousands over LinkedIn

The alleged spy used several names in attempt to entrap officials and extract state secrets from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8XSIZla

The Papers: 'Womb transplant' and Letby victims 'fobbed off'

Wednesday's papers cover the UK's first womb transplant and the aftermath of the Lucy Letby trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/crUnRlY

Pakistan cable car: how the rescue unfolded

Military helicopters and commandos worked to free eight people - including six children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rtZWYmJ

Mason Greenwood: Rachel Riley accuses Man Utd of 'gaslighting'

Rachel Riley accuses Manchester United of "gaslighting" and "green lighting" abuse for their handling of the decision to part company with Mason Greenwood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SE5BakL

Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall in Texas

A second tropical storm hits the US as Harold slams Texas while California cleans up after Hilary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iQafqpw

Crooked House: Wonky pub's bricks and foundations to stay

Further work will be carried out to remove hazardous waste, South Staffordshire Council says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6cK07LS

Magaluf: Men suspected of gang-raping British teen were not all friends

The woman was allegedly forced to have sex and was filmed by the suspected aggressors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xnDU018

Conservation: Lifeline for endangered insect feared extinct

The tiny insect, the scarce yellow sally, is bred in a zoo, raising hopes for saving the species. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iwx7Vbp

Storm Hilary: Flooding cuts off Palm Springs in California

Major roads in and out of the California desert town are closed after more than three inches of rain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fj1cvFY

Let childminders work in own homes, landlords urged

But the sector says asking landlords to review restrictive contracts will only make a small difference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ntlvwNH

Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates

The US ex-president says he is far ahead of his rivals in the 2024 White House race and the public knows him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qt69r4

In Pictures: Kate Winslet surprises crowds at Camp Bestival

Festival-goers in the CBeebies Bedtime Story tent are treated to a reading by Kate Winslet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5s2Qi7d

The Papers: 'Heartbreak' for England who 'did us all proud'

The Lionesses narrow 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final in Australia leads Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OybIpE

Watch highlights of the final - five minutes of the best action

England's wait to win a first Women's World Cup goes on after defeat by Spain in the 2023 final in Sydney. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DSmnkHi

Spain's winning scorer Carmona told after final her father had died

Olga Carmona, who scored Spain's winner in the Women's World Cup final, is told after the game against England that her father has died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EySJogb

Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening

Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MvSVrgb

British Museum: How easy is it to steal from a museum?

Stolen items from the British Museum spark debate over the safety of the world's greatest treasures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dHTk8Wu

Sudan conflict: Black market AK-47s flood Sudan's capital

Khartoum has become lawless after four months of war, forcing some residents to arm themselves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7u8mUXa

Cats: The mum and daughter living with more than 70 pets

Karen and Lauren discuss how their "therapeutic" way of life has become a "living hell". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y3fBiHz

Prostate cancer: Incontinence bins call in male toilets

One prostate cancer patient says he was forced to carry used "nappies" around in a backpack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wsxho4a

Albania: Italy pays bill for tourists' dine and dash

In a unique act of diplomacy, Italy's prime minister tells her government to settle the unpaid bill. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gLE7DaA

Werder Bremen 0-4 Bayern Munich: Harry Kane scores and assists on Bundesliga debut

England captain Harry Kane scores and sets up a goal on his Bundesliga debut as champions Bayern Munich record a thumping win at Werder Bremen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TyIwRxC

Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/olPWMte

Man in hospital after fall from cruise ship at Port of Cromarty Firth

The Viking Cruises crew member was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after the incident from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7eK8DmJ

Sir Michael Parkinson: Sir David Attenborough and David Beckham lead tributes

Stars who were interviewed by Sir Michael Parkinson over the years pay tribute to the "TV legend". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5n8Qy0U

Looting, barricades, bodies - volunteers rush to help Lahaina after fire

Those working to supply Lahaina tell of devastation, looting and frustration after a deadly fire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ebKIEn5

Transgender women banned from women's chess events

The ruling by the International Chess Federation is drawing criticism from some players. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lmHQ9Jv

Pascale Ferrier jailed for 22 years for mailing Donald Trump ricin

Pascale Ferrier, a dual citizen of Canada and France, said she regretted that her plan to "stop Trump" failed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N794jGx

Dog walker surprised by bear at her front door

A doorbell camera recorded a woman and her dog coming face-to-face with a bear outside her home from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5l9N2c1

Canada wildfire: Car 'began melting' as family evacuated north

A blaze is threatening to reach Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, by the weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xpAzRgf

The Papers: 'Lionesses make history' and 'heist at the museum'

The England women's football team's World Cup run is among the big stories on Thursday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nhCFzYH

MP pledges to push for Crooked House law

Marco Longhi wants to see better protection for heritage buildings after crooked pub's demolition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6ZoH4KJ

Tenerife wildfires lead to evacuation of villages

Helicopters spraying water battle to contain fires that began at a nature reserve on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9UbI0wP

Pakistan: Mob burns churches over blasphemy claims

Thousands took to the streets over accusations that two Christian men had desecrated the Quran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zKlr097

Former Royal Marine shot by pirate in Amazon

John Bathgate was hit twice when he was attacked near the Colombian border during a charity expedition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BtvCeau

WW2 aerial photos opened to public for first time

The 3,600 photographs offer a birds-eye view of the country as it changed during the war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XzDuIbR

Who are the 18 others charged alongside Donald Trump in Georgia?

From Kanye West's former publicist to an ex-chief of staff - here's who else was charged in Georgia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C5RzxWu

Texas woman awarded $1.2bn in revenge porn case

The woman sued her ex-boyfriend for posting intimate photos of her online to "publicly shame" her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jCiqIKf

Rudy Giuliani jailed mobsters with a charge he now faces

The "Rico" Act helped earn Rudy Giuliani a reputation as a "mob buster". Now he's facing a Rico charge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ENYvH13

Why fashion brands are putting celebrities in charge

Celebrities are winning jobs at the top of luxury fashion firms - but what can they really contribute? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s4wCQVI

Afghan refugees being let down by UK, says think tank

More In Common says lessons need to be learned, on the two-year anniversary of the fall of Kabul. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rmSnFP

Grooming cases at record high amid online safety laws delay

MPs must pass the Online Safety Bill to ensure more offenders are caught, says the NSPCC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fcLjMwp

Manchester United 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Raphael Varane heads winner

Raphael Varane heads the winner as Manchester United gain a fortunate win against Wolves in their opening game of the new season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6CKRaIN

Georgia prosecutors could charge Trump with racketeering, experts say

Mr Trump could face charges under the Rico Act over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LKkxSFq

EastEnders: Shane Richie's Alfie Moon set for prostate cancer story

Shane Richie's character is diagnosed with prostate cancer in a script devised to raise awareness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BQF3HdR

Linden Farm: The family who turned a care home for adults with complex needs on its head

The Lawrence family were disillusioned with adult care homes when they hit upon a new idea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NoiUBcW

Maui fires: Frustration mounts over relief effort

Some residents on the Hawaiian island are questioning why there is not more official aid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dg4rWqj

The Papers: Baby in 'tent terror' and poor pupils 'hit hardest'

Monday's papers feature a baby escaping serious injury when a car crashed into a Pembrokeshire campsite. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L3t5Ph

Moises Caicedo transfer news: Chelsea agree £115m deal for Brighton midfielder

Chelsea agree a deal to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo for a British record fee of £115m. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MmJfLSs

Cambodia: Thousands of war-era explosives found buried at high school

Thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered buried in the grounds of a high school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Sc1YUR2

Police search for teenage hillwalker missing in Highlands

The police, coastguard, and mountain rescue teams have been searching for missing Isaac Johnson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HX5Aebh

Hawaii wildfires: Volunteers bring aid by boat to devastated Maui

Volunteers formed a human chain to pass aid off the boat as quickly as possible. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QNsSYdM

'Don't Ask Why': South Korea grapples with back-to-back 'Mudjima' stabbings

Two random mass stabbings have led to questions in a society known for its low level of violent crime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F3AHoSR

Maui fire: Search for victims intensifies after 80 deaths

Hundreds of people are still unaccounted days after wildfires broke out in Hawaii. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VR80m2Z

Can this battery-swapping electric scooter help unblock cities? We take a ride

We take a ride on a scooter powered by the largest world's largest battery-swapping network. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yvXfr2V

The Papers: Boat deaths 'prompt anger' and 'Goalden Girls'

Sunday's papers lead on six migrants drowning in the Channel as well as England Women's World Cup success. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fo4zSMU

Line of Duty's Vicky McClure announces marriage live on air

Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen revealed their wedding on Jonny's daughter's BBC Wales radio show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BiLbG1d

Harry Kane makes Bayern Munich debut in German Super Cup defeat by RB Leipzig

England captain Harry Kane makes his Bayern Munich debut as they lose to RB Leipzig in the German Super Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EmFHwyJ

Hawaii wildfires: Drone footage shows extent devastation in Lahaina

The wildfires spread through the historic town of Lahaina, destroying buildings and vehicles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0kU58Gs

China floods: The families torn apart by 'huge, furious waves'

Survivors recall seeing their relatives disappear in muddy torrents spawned by incessant rains. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/refOsow

The Papers: 'Bug on barge' and students' bunk bed 'battle'

Saturday's papers include Legionella on an asylum seeker barge and students' battle for accommodation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Sl6Uzvi

Lost homes and missing loved ones after Maui wildfires

Getting in contact with loved ones has been made difficult by poor mobile reception on the island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zNdq30V

Crypto firm founder Bankman-Fried heads to jail as bail revoked

A judge is sending the founder of bankrupt crypto firm FTX to jail while awaiting trial on fraud charges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MXWjGnD

Below Deck: Has Bravo show exposed a problem in yachting?

Sexual misconduct on the reality TV show has hit the headlines - but what do yacht workers think? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LM1jaIG

The Papers: 'PM failing on climate' and 'NHS on the brink'

The government's attitude to climate change and junior doctors' strikes are taking the front pages today. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/86I7vfd

How much do junior doctors really get paid in England?

The BBC asked two junior doctors in England to show us their payslips and reveal their salaries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I3Hr5tp

Ecuador politician murder suspects are Colombian, police say

Six people have been arrested over the killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uAhI8C6

Light aircraft makes emergency landing on A40 near Cheltenham

A small aircraft landed on the central reservation of the A40 Golden Valley just before 18:00 BST. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8iHTEFW

Below Deck Down Under: Jason Chambers addresses sexual misconduct row

Jason Chambers thanked production crew for "breaking the fourth wall and stepping in" during filming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/51l2xiv

Virgin Galactic: First space tourism mission after decades of promises

Keisha Schahaff and UK student Ana Mayers become the first mother-daughter duo to travel to the edge of space. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qMN0Dmn

Big freeze drove early humans out of Europe

Severe cold a million years ago forced our ancestors from the continent, but they adapted and returned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vNiXb87

Robbie Robertson, leader of The Band, dies aged 80

The Band toured with Bob Dylan before becoming one of the most influential acts of the late 1960s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uTq04XC

Football referees: Why should I be abused for 90 minutes?

Referees Maria Creaney, 37, and Halle O'Brien, 16, speak out against threatening behaviour and sexism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uH5Syxg

Man who threatened Biden shot dead in FBI raid in Utah

A man is shot dead in Utah after posting threats online, hours before Joe Biden visits the state. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GzXSYhl

Essex Police search for man removing dummies from babies

Officers report four cases where a man has approached people with babies and removed their dummies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JMO1cUq

Lizzo: Lawyers reviewing at least six new allegations against singer

Lawyers representing three of Lizzo's former dancers say they are reviewing new complaints against her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WjDLhVw

Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online

False claims have been circulating online since the military took over in Niger. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W5JX2lD

Texas woman seriously injured after hawk drops snake on her

A passing hawk dropped a snake on Peggy Jones while she mowed grass, leading to a three-way struggle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2hfFu6n

Antidepressants: I wasn't told about the side-effects

Seonaid Stallan's son took his own life two months after he was given a different antidepressant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tOzGqwJ

Five people killed in Cape Town taxi strike violence

A police officer and a British national are among those killed since the strikes began, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eu6D1Ns

Investigating the 'spiritual healers' sexually abusing women

A hidden world of exploitation by men working as "spiritual healers" has been uncovered by the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WUEpPGz

Man charged over death of 12-year-old on M62

Callum Rycroft, 12, from Leeds was killed on the M62 in West Yorkshire on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z2z1vMV

Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine, officials say

President Zelensky said the Russian attacks had struck an "ordinary residential building". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sElFXSL

Prison and probation staffing dangerously low

The Ministry of Justice publishes its views on the services accidentally on a government website. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BQ8VRO5

The Papers: 'Plan B on Rwanda' as 'MPs defy second jobs anger'

Monday's front pages focus on immigration, and government plans for asylum seekers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zsDGAUg

Zuckerberg 'not holding breath' over Musk cage fight

The two tech billionaires have also been going head to head over their rival platforms, X and Threads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wAUReL8

Fines hiked for firms employing illegal migrants

Companies who repeatedly employ illegal migrants face fines up to £60,000 per breach under new rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8u76mpE

Woman abused by paper which claims vaccine killed her son

Promoting a Covid conspiracy theory, the Irish Light's editor accuses the mum of "massive fraud". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/btklmRE

Women's World Cup 2023: Why exit of holders USA was a predictable 'catastrophe'

The USA hoped to become the first team to win three successive Women's World Cup titles but made history of a very different kind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K5ZYVhO

Slovenia floods 'worst-ever natural disaster'

The extreme flooding in Slovenia has caused millions of dollars worth of damage and killed at least three people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UGhu5mX

Typhoon Doksuri: Alarming pictures show floods in China, Philippines

The volume of rain over the past week has broken a 140-year-old record in China. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gurZcH5

Prison living costs rule scrapped for wrongly convicted

People like Andy Malkinson, who cleared his name after 17 years in jail, will no longer pay "bed and board". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KYLP1Sm

Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jJ39Rr4

Wales 20-9 England: Warren Gatland's side defeat disappointing England in warm-up

Wales enjoy victory in the opening World Cup warm-up game against England in Cardiff to leave Steve Borthwick mulling over Monday's tournament selection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z8efScO

The Papers: Moose stabs Joe Pasquale and Gary Lineker applauded

A range of stories feature on Saturday's front pages - including Strictly Come Dancing's new line-up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CdDYGAr

Twitch streamer Kai Cenat's 'giveaway' sparks chaos in Manhattan

About 2,000 people mobbed Union Square in anticipation of a PlayStation 5 offer by influencer Kai Cenat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kAKanoT

Mark Margolis: Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul actor dies at 83

Mark Margolis once said he based his role of drug kingpin Hector Salamanca on his mother-in-law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7oDB1GK

Travis Scott in chart Utopia with first UK number one album

The US star enjoys a perfect week, while fellow rappers Dave and Central Cee set a new chart record. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nY8o2bp

Strictly: Angela Rippon, Amanda Abbington and Layton Williams lead line-up

The Rip-Off Britain presenter is set to be the oldest contestant in the show's history, at the age of 78. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fz4yQNs

Newspaper headlines: Protesters on Sunak's roof and UK economy 'in a trap'

Friday's front pages touch on protesters who climbed onto the roof of Rishi Sunak's home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8MN07xn

Dan Wootton MailOnline column paused amid investigation, publisher confirms

A DMG Media statement confirms the column's absence as it considers "serious" but "complex" allegations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PhkacBv

'This is messed up': Las Vegas sphere displays massive eyeball

The venue displays different sphere-shaped images, but the blinking eye has stood out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ojde8rz

Officer calls parents on Florida teen driving 132mph (212km/h)

The teen was going double the posted speed limit and the officer dialled up his father right away. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TaktZK

Child sexual abuse probe 'obstructed' by asylum hotel staff

Staff blocked police from entering the building, refused to give their names and withheld CCTV. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zFvma58

Donald Trump slams election indictment on eve of court hearing

As security measures ramp up for his arraignment, Mr Trump decries "corruption, scandal, & failure". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Vwrb1k5

Niger: US announces partial evacuation of embassy

Hundreds of foreign nationals have already been evacuated from the country since a coup last week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GhTzPLO

This 93-year-old went to all 63 US national parks

After 10 years apart, Joy and her grandson Brad reconnected for an adventure of a lifetime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pS6XH2t

The Papers: Donald Trump charged and Justin Trudeau's split

Thursday's front pages look ahead to Trump's third time in court facing criminal charges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ojp5Gez

Police review MP's Gypsy and traveller leaflet

The leaflet asks voters if they want a traveller site near their home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tkYMI5i

Presenter Chris Hughes told Barbie comment 'not appropriate' by BBC

Presenter Chris Hughes has been told by the BBC that a comment he made to Australian Maitlan Brown during The Hundred was "not appropriate". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S6lnOgr

VIP abuse ‘liars’ to be investigated after seven-year delay

The announcement follows a long campaign by ex-MP Harvey Proctor, who was among those falsely accused. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A2f6bQv

Warning over medical clinics using fake Google reviews

The BBC tracked down UK companies using fake reviews to boost their visibility in Google results. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fjZL8pE

CEO Secrets: 'We hand-ice millions of biscuits'

Biscuiteers co-founder Harriet Hastings shares her business advice for our CEO Secrets series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tjeaOLJ

Newspaper headlines: England thrash China and asylum barge 'death trap'

More sporting success in Wednesday's papers as England roar into the World Cup knockout stages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RNaXmut

Sturgeon Moon: Supermoon pictures from around the world

The full Moon appeared bigger and brighter than usual as it lit up night skies on Tuesday night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/19sxRbm

Violinist who played during brain surgery reunites with doctor

Dagmar Turner played the violin while surgeons were removing a brain tumour in January 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/93LnXOQ

Affordable housing: 'Invisible' renters earning £30k not eligible

People with enough money to rent affordable housing are being told their incomes are too low. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MNaRP1n

Farage says Coutts is offering to keep his accounts open

Nigel Farage says the bank has offered to reinstate both his personal and business accounts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iZnEwty

Niger coup: ‘Why I want Russia in and France out’

Supporters of the military who seized power in Niger last week have been showing their support for Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F7zxqUo

Newspaper headlines: Victory over Australia and 'Oil be back'

A triumphant Stuart Broad features on Tuesday's front pages, reflecting on England's final Test win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9FTYhV4

Gallium and germanium: What China’s new move in microchip war means for world

The world's second largest economy is putting controls on gallium and germanium exports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yZxgtjM

Unesco recommends adding Venice to endangered list

Italian authorities are failing to protect the city from over tourism and climate change, Unesco says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iwpjBye

Paul Reubens: Pee-wee Herman actor dies age 70

Paul Reubens, who portrayed the children's TV and film character, had privately been fighting cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ayX08Vt