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Trump co-defendant pleads guilty in Georgia election interference case

Scott Hall has agreed to a plea deal that requires him to testify in the election interference case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Mr86zGP

Sycamore Gap: 'We are devastated - it's so sad to see the tree gone'

Members of the public have been sharing memories of the 300-year-old tree in Northumberland, after it was cut down this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w542YhF

Watch: '27 years' for Tupac - sheriff gets emotional

Kevin McMahill recalls the lengthy investigation as he confirms an arrest over the rapper's 1996 murder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DaHL47w

M53 crash: Teenage victim named as Jessica Baker

Jessica Baker was a passenger on the coach that struck a reservation on the motorway in the Wirral. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IO2Hd1i

Sycamore Gap: Man in his 60s held after Hadrian's Wall tree cut down

Police make a second arrest over the cutting-down of the world-famous Hadrian's Wall tree. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zFy3EKB

New York City: State of emergency declared over flash flooding

Subway systems in New York City have flooded and a terminal at LaGuardia Airport is closed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sayWUzw

Life of Dianne Feinstein, the senator who defied CIA and White House

The Senate's longest-serving woman broke gender barriers, but her age was an issue late in her career. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oTWDvGF

The slow and delicate aircraft taking on spy missions

Light aircraft that can fly and loiter at very high altitudes could provide back-up for spy satellites. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BZuI1Xv

Police find DNA lead in 1983 Aberdeen taxi driver murder

Taxi driver George Murdoch was brutally murdered in Aberdeen in 1983 and his killer has not been caught. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZLtrECy

My Dad Wrote a Porno enters podcasting Hall of Fame

The "most successful podcast in British history" is the first into the British Podcast Awards' Hall of Fame. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8szLEHv

How six women trapped in a refrigerated lorry were saved

BBC reporter Khue Luu helped track down the vehicle after receiving a distress call about the lorry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XnBZO6Y

Sir Michael Gambon: A career in pictures

A look back at the work of the award-winning star of stage and screen from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lyfi5QH

Labour drops plan to strip public schools of charitable status

Party drops promise to remove some charity tax perks but says it will implement VAT on fees. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YcNP5Xw

Storm Agnes: Woman rescued from car during floods

A woman is treated in hospital, as Storm Agnes brings heavy rain and strong winds to Northern Ireland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u6EarMw

Justin Trudeau apologises after Nazi veteran honoured in parliament

The prime minister says it was a mistake that "deeply embarrassed parliament and Canada". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SUcsYTK

ChatGPT can now access up to date information

The chatbot's knowledge previously only included data up to September 2021, but not any more. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n7XZ360

Homes without power as Storm Agnes hits

National Grid deals with power outages at hundreds of properties amid winds of more than 60mph. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G0t3Vuv

Trump and Biden woo striking workers in preview of 2024

The duelling appearances are an early skirmish in the battle for working Americans' vote next year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FyrbHvA

'Drug consumption room will cut terrible amount of deaths'

Hugh shows the BBC where he goes to use drugs as the UK's first consumption room was approved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9bdPtZ2

Spain 5-0 Switzerland: Aitana Bonmati scores two for world champions

Spain turn on the style in their first match on home soil since winning the Women's World Cup to crush Switzerland in Cordoba. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UuLRIjy

How was Storm Agnes named and how did we know it was coming?

The first named storm of the season, which is set to bring 80mph winds, was first spotted in the Atlantic Ocean. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nugi6Vh

COP26 President Alok Sharma to stand down as MP at next election

The Tory MP for Reading West had criticised Rishi Sunak's watering down of key green policies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/spjYS0r

Shakira accused of tax crimes for the second time

Spanish prosecutors claim the singer has defrauded the state of more than €6m. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jeU4Cl9

Anti-gay discrimination not qualification for asylum, says Suella Braverman

The home secretary says fearing discrimination for being gay or a woman is not enough to qualify for refugee protection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wcBsV40

US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tRaVfEp

School strikes: Support staff to walk out at 24 Scottish councils

Thousands of pupils will stay at home on day one of Unison's three-day strike in a dispute over pay. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VhBeN8F

Watch elderly man air rescued after cliff fall

Authorities responded to a hiker who had fallen from a cliff next the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DUzTs0g

Taylor Swift attends Kansas City Chiefs game

Swift attended the game on invitation of Chiefs player Travis Kelce and watched it seated next to his mother. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q9PxNwU

Metaverse: What happened to Mark Zuckerberg's next big thing?

Two years ago, the metaverse was billed as the next big thing - but many in the tech world have already moved on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2sL3m0i

Over 340 first responders have died from 9/11 illnesses

As many have now died from complications as died in the attacks, the Fire Department of New York says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r5n7KS0

UCU university strikes: When are the next walkouts?

Five days of strike action will fall in Freshers' Week for many students. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ujaES02

The Papers: 'Army on standby' after armed officers down guns

The Met's request for help from the Army after officers put down their guns is widely reported in Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JQlzH6n

Man Utd's Marcus Rashford not injured after car crash

Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford is unhurt after being involved in a car crash on Saturday night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Yu9NH8K

Sick toddler Theo to fly home from Portugal, says mum

She says after a "shambolic" experience a flight has been arranged to bring her son back to Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4HyxPle

Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador

French president says ambassador will leave and all military cooperation will end in "the months to come". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MSTYgWr

Woman's body found in jaws of 13ft Florida alligator identified

A witness raised the alarm after seeing the large animal clutching human remains in a canal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nWoIDsu

Gladstone descendant: Sunak completely wrong on slavery

The descendant of the 19th Century PM urges the UK government to apologise for its part in slavery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C7X6Ah5

The Papers: 'Axe looms' over HS2 as Tories plan new policies

Sunday's papers continue to discuss the potential scrapping of a leg of HS2 - and a number of new policies the PM is said to be working on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qyO3nLQ

Rugby World Cup: Wales, Australia fans ready for Lyon's den

Supporters of Wales and Australia prepare for Rugby World Cup showdown in the French city of Lyon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vsOiYNb

Burnley 0-1 Man Utd: Bruno Fernandes scores winner in vital victory for Red Devils

Bruno Fernandes' stunning volley gives Manchester United a much-needed victory as they edge past Burnley in the Premier League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p27eAlc

Bristol care proposals: Disabled people fear losing right to live at home

Disabled residents in Bristol fear proposed changes to care could see them moved to care homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cTzrkJQ

Kylie Minogue on taking off on TikTok

Kylie Minogue says she was shocked to see her latest single, Padam Padam, go viral. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LtbNI6W

Russell Brand makes first comments since sexual assault allegations

He says the week since the claims were reported has been "extraordinary and distressing". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q3ZqtjY

Bereavement: How do you navigate grief as a child?

Two schoolboys from Belfast describe how they are dealing with the pain of losing loved ones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yGkxwWz

Police left man barefoot outside Iceland before hit-and-run death

Gareth Roper was killed after being dropped outside an Iceland store with no money or mobile phone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LPu6n1S

Russian TV teases launch of Tucker Carlson show

The ex-Fox News anchor appears in a trailer on state-run Rossiya 24 but exact details are not clear. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c6bsKvp

Wigan Casino: Northern Soul finds a new crowd on nightclub's 50th anniversary

It's 50 years since Wigan Casino hosted the first of its legendary Northern Soul all-nighters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dEXMnlY

Traitors US season two cast includes Ekin-Su Culculoglu and John Bercow

The second season of the murder-mystery game sees the Love Island winner and ex-Commons Speaker compete. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fenpEGb

US police find drugs in trapdoor at fentanyl daycare

A "large quantity" of narcotics are found at the New York nursery where a boy aged one died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r96kJ0P

Booker Prize 2023: The Bee Sting and Western Lane make short list

The short list includes writers from the UK, Ireland, US and Canada. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a8CqDSI

Lincolnshire hospital discharges elderly woman to stranger's home

Joyce Wright, 83, is left to spend the night in someone else's bed at a house in Skegness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FUAsBYW

Labour tries to clarify Starmer comments on EU relationship

Tory ministers have seized on the Labour leader's comments at a summit on not diverging from the EU. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fMKtsTd

Tamil Nadu: The Indian men who photographed dead bodies

Two photographers from Tamil Nadu recall what it was like taking pictures of the dead for a living. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KqvrJUX

Police seek nursery owner's husband in child fentanyl death

Video footage shows the man removing full shopping bags and fleeing before police arrived. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rpFqD0t

King Charles III makes French-language toast at star-studded banquet

The monarch raises a toast to his hosts in Versaille, President Macron and his wife Brigitte. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YsbHX0g

King's France visit mixes PR, politics and security

The royal state visit is intended to reinvigorate the relationship between France and Britain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pifF5wa

Bayern Munich 4-3 Man Utd: Harry Kane on target as Red Devils poor form continues

Manchester United are given a taste of what could have been as Harry Kane helps Bayern Munich to victory over Erik ten Hag's struggling side in their Champions League opener. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YWrq2IA

In Pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla visit France

The couple are on a three-day visit, with a state dinner among the highlights of the first day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cHtWxPs

New footage shows historic World War II shipwrecks in the Pacific

An underwater mission spotted never-seen remnants from three ships from the Battle of Midway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H2j8os9

Hunter Biden to plead not guilty to gun charges

A lawyer says the US president's son wants to appear in court remotely, but prosecutors are opposed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z4zpruv

Manchester City 3-1 Red Star Belgrade: Julian Alvarez double helps European champions come from behind

European champions Manchester City come from behind to beat Red Star Belgrade in the opening game of their Champions League defence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R5nXf1v

Diane Abbott attacks Labour investigation as 'fraudulent'

The MP has been suspended from the party pending an inquiry into comments she made about racism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N9pbA1V

Why do rape and sexual assault victims find it hard to go straight to police?

Victim-blaming culture and a lack of confidence in the police can deter victims from speaking out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VH7WvGc

Ambulance worker thanks patient and nurse who helped save his life

When Shaun McBride suffered a cardiac arrest a 72-year-old patient raised the alarm and a nurse did CPR. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gcRsM1m

Debris found in search for F-35 jet - authorities

The F-35B fighter jet went missing on Sunday after a "mishap" caused the pilot to safely eject. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dRXELG3

Marilyn Manson fined for blowing nose on concert photographer

The singer will perform 20 hours of community service and pay $1,400 in fines for the "egregious" act. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FUHxh0

Nottingham Forest 1-1 Burnley: Callum Hudson-Odoi stunner on his debut earns home side a draw

Callum Hudson-Odoi scores a glorious equaliser on his Nottingham Forest debut to salvage a Premier League draw against Burnley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hpv9nmD

India could be behind killing of Canadian Sikh - Trudeau

Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead outside of a Sikh temple on 18 June in British Columbia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WA4wC5b

Danish artist told to repay museum €67,000 after turning in blank canvasses

Jens Haaning was given €71,000 by a Danish museum to create art, but sent it blank frames. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1Rytv6g

Pace of rising rental costs at nine-year high, figures show

Estate agent Hamptons says the cost has risen more in the last year than it did in the four years to 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jiw5nMY

Ryanair and family locked in £165 check-in row

Damian Lloyd says his family had checked in for a flight in advance but Ryanair says they had "unchecked" themselves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XzVkuqH

Davis Cup 2023 results: Great Britain beat France after dramatic doubles decider in Manchester

Dan Evans and Neal Skupski save four match points before winning a nerve-wracking Davis Cup decider against France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/79SOcMQ

England 34-12 Japan: England run in four tries to beat Brave Blossoms

England edge closer to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but do little to impress in a scrappy 34-12 win over Japan in Nice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1rEndbN

Ronnie MacKinnon: Former Rangers and Scotland centre-half dies at 83

Former Rangers and Scotland defender Ronnie MacKinnon passes away at the age of 83. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tyJFW60

Sudan conflict: Risking lives to bury the dead in Omdurman

Zeinab Mohamed Salih writes about how dangerous it was to bury her grandmother in war-hit Sudan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J3MDmdT

Antarctic sea-ice at 'mind-blowing' low alarms experts

Missing winter sea-ice signals changes in Antarctica that could be "absolute disaster for the world", scientists say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EktxyMa

20mph: Wales first UK nation to drop speed limit from 30mph

Default speed limit in built-up areas in Wales reduces from 30mph to 20mph on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wnbih3L

The Papers: Russell Brand allegations and 'crisis-hit NHS'

Most of the Sunday's papers focus on allegations made against comedian and actor Russell Brand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hVEXwaj

Your pictures on the theme of 'reflections'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ecpYt1x

The Libyan city that's become a barren wasteland with a smell of death

With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3XSWwPt

Trevor Noah jumps into fan's car to beat traffic in Johannesburg

The ex-Daily Show host's ordeal played out live on air as he ran late for an interview in Johannesburg. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fjzH0VE

New Zealand 71-3 Namibia: All Blacks run in 11 tries but Ethan de Groot sent off

New Zealand storm to their 50th win at the Rugby World Cup as they thrash Namibia, but lose Ethan de Groot to a late red card for a dangerous collision. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UhvafJK

American bully XL owners speak of heartbreak at ban

The dogs will be outlawed after a spate of attacks, but some say irresponsible owners, not animals, are to blame. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k6EVxGU

The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 87 seconds

Spain's Women's World Cup success has been overshadowed by the actions of Luis Rubiales during celebrations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ACjMIQ2

Marks & Spencer scraps plastic for paper bags

Marks & Spencer said the move should cut plastics use. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rxY9TO2

Vogue World: British stars hit red carpet for London fashion event

Dame Anna Wintour is joined by Sienna Miller, Kate Winslet and Stormzy at the London fashion event. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ruvcja1

Greenland cruise ship pulled free after three days stuck in mud

The Ocean Explorer with 206 people on board had been stuck since Monday, with some catching Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CqSMX1H

Astronomy Photographer of the Year: See the winning images

Winning images of the amazing parts of our Universe go on display in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hWdnTIy

France sets out plan to ban disposable vapes

France joins several other European countries that are trying to stop children using e-cigarettes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ig9E57N

People trafficking should be treated on a par with terrorism, says Keir Starmer

The Labour leader seeks a new security deal with Europe, as he accuses the government of failing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LhcdBV2

Isa Balado: Anger in Spain after man appears to grope reporter live on air

Isa Balado was broadcasting live on air when the man walked up and appeared to touch her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LgNsGpv

Morocco earthquake turns mountain village to field of boulders

Rescuers find that few homes remain in the devastated village of Douzrou, where 100 have died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bgEtCl4

Princess Martha Louise: Norway's princess sets date to wed shaman

The self-proclaimed shaman and the princess are known for their controversial alternative beliefs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1YpGZLw

Government defeated over axing pollution rules

Labour leads a Lords rebellion on removing restrictions on water pollution to build new homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HkBIirg

Chris Mason: The big questions on the future of the triple lock

BBC Political Editor Chris Mason looks at the politics and perils of rising state pensions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jV4o31O

How dangerous is vaping - and why the concern over young vapers?

Calls are growing for a ban on cheaper disposable vapes as it becomes more popular with youngsters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l8IGbLf

Labour set to vote against scrapping home building pollution rules

The party is preparing to vote against the government plan aimed at boosting housebuilding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o48rBki

First Wilko store closures begin on Tuesday

Some 24 of the chain's shops will shut after it failed to find a buyer, with hundreds more to close. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GbC5SU3

Spotify denies 30-second trick could make you rich

The streaming giant quashes a theory that listening to a song on repeat will rake in the royalties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dSFh1AV

Murder arrest after girl found in Kingsley pond dies

A woman in her 40s is in custody for questioning after the toddler went missing from her home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F02JtmP

Man charged after military truck 'driven at police'

Geoff Marshall, 41, faces multiple charges including dangerous driving and criminal damage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PrQpzHZ

Mark Dickey: US man trapped in Turkey cave nears surface

Rescuers hope he will reach the surface sometime on Monday evening or on Tuesday local time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sf1L5zV

US and Vietnam get a friendship upgrade

The US and Vietnam are becoming better friends - and that's a troubling prospect for China. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wLds9qA

Home Secretary seeks 'urgent advice' on banning American Bully XL dogs

The Home Secretary says the breed is a clear and lethal danger, particularly to children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hLjzOsV

England vs New Zealand: Liam Livingstone stars as hosts level series

Liam Livingstone's 95 sets up a series-levelling victory for England against New Zealand in Southampton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JbUYoDw

US Open 2023 men's final: Novak Djokovic faces Daniil Medvedev seeking revenge and history

Novak Djokovic will seek revenge for his 2021 US Open final loss to Daniil Medvedev as he chases a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OXcgqKI

Rugby World Cup: Nervous Wales fans await 'toughest game'

Fans in Bordeaux are wary of Fiji's threat, an opponent all too familiar to Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0p2szDX

Stopping the scammers who target online jobseekers

Fraudsters are using fake job ads to try to get people to give them money or their personal data. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pVl5dAv

Morocco earthquake death toll rises above 2,000

The death toll from a huge quake nearly doubles as Morocco's king orders three days of national mourning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wbPk6CU

Two men arrested under Official Secrets Act - Met Police

One of the men is alleged to have spied for China while working as a parliamentary researcher, the Sunday Times reports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WjCfodY

Jagtar Singh Johal: Sunak raises the detention of Scot with Indian PM

Scottish campaigner for Sikh rights Jagtar Singh Johal has been held by the Indian authorities since 2017. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GXnc5mZ

Georgia grand jury recommended charging three US senators

But prosecutors decided not to indict Lindsey Graham and others on election charges alongside Donald Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HhlpwiY

Roblox coming to PlayStation 4 and PS5

The popular children's gaming platform has more than 60 million players a day, according to the firm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jMDQqYv

Andrew Flintoff: Former England captain pictured for first time since Top Gear accident

Former England captain Andrew Flintoff is pictured for the first time since he was injured in an accident while filming Top Gear in last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/61yHMhm

Young brothers are golf’s 'wee wonders'

Evan Macaulay and his brother Lucas won prestigious UK golf titles on the same day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BJ74Ggk

Newspaper headlines: 'Prison cuts row' and 'baby deaths cover-up'

Almost all of Friday's papers continue to cover the story of missing terror suspect Daniel Khalife. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w6EVaOJ

Ezra Collective win Mercury Music Prize 2023

They won the £25,000 for their album Where I'm Meant To Be, which is the first-ever jazz album to win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nZLVB5l

Rishi Sunak makes 'historic' G20 visit to India

He will be the first British prime minister of Indian heritage to visit the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CeDAJOs

Peter Navarro: ex-Trump adviser found guilty of contempt of Congress

Peter Navarro flouted a summons by a committee investigating efforts to reverse the 2020 election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iV3cz5E

Actor Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life for two rapes

The star of That '70s Show sat in court as the two women he raped described the impact of his crimes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sf2D1rU

Why Vancouver is letting go of green lawns

The Canadian city is choosing sustainability over aesthetics as it deals with a severe drought. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KdkXxTn

The 82-year-old who plays cricket wearing an oxygen tank

Alec Steele has a terminal illness but he is determined to carry on playing cricket. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wKM3Pn0

Freddie Mercury: Queen star's piano and other items sold at Sotheby's

Thousands of personal items belonging to the late Queen frontman are sold at a Sotheby's auction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ztCcrHI

Trump suffers loss in second E Jean Carroll defamation case

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump is liable for defaming the writer who accused him of rape. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nkHMUJ1

The Papers: 'Birmingham bankrupt' and 'benefits revamp'

Many of Wednesday's papers report on new plans for sickness and disability benefit claimants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5WPZHO8

Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio jailed for 22 years for Capitol riot

An emotional Enrique Tarrio, 39, tells the court he is "ashamed" of his role in the US Capitol riot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lcgCQfR

Greece: Skiathos and Volos hit by flash floods

One person has died in Greece after torrential rain triggered flash flooding in parts of the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mByeOI0

Happy Valley: Sarah Lancashire wins big at National Television Awards

Ant and Dec also win best presenter for the 22nd year running but there was no prize for This Morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QELBV7K

Sand dredging devastating ocean floor, UN warns

Around six billion tonnes of sand is dredged from the world's oceans every year, a new report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f68Rki9

Wagner to be declared a terrorist organisation by UK

It will become illegal to be a member of or support the Russian mercenary group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X5jxHKa

13 schools with RAAC had building work scrapped

The schools were among those that lost out when Building Schools for the Future was cancelled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PYGrnBl

Jill Biden: US first lady tests positive for Covid-19

She is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House says, while President Joe Biden tested negative. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Siq9HMR

Dogs perform Mozart with orchestra in Denmark

Three dogs participated in a performance of the Hunting Symphony, a piece by Mozart's father Leopold. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AuyxXMt

UK weather: Heat-health alert in place as temperatures to hit 32C

The health alert is in force across most of England until Sunday, with temperatures peaking midweek. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FNzdgVj

Watch: Gavin Williamson apologises over bullying

The former cabinet minister says he regrets using inappropriate language in texts sent to Wendy Morton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nG0HKQY

Sewage: Mum says daughter got E. coli after swimming in polluted sea

Jayne Etherington said her daughter Caitlin fell ill after swimming in the sea off the Welsh coast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tgyvaRV

Family courts: Mothers dying after 'abusers' claim access to children

One death came after family courts ordered a child to live with a paedophile, a BBC investigation finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WD8eu7U

Rail disruption: Train cancellations as high as 13% in 2023

One station, managed by TransPennine Express, has had 13% of its trains cancelled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eiuZg1l

Minnesota jail in lockdown as 100 inmates refuse to return to cells

Prisoners are reportedly protesting conditions at the facility amid hot conditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8lPhUAy

The Papers: 'No cash for school repairs' and Labour tax pledge

The issue of crumbling concrete is on the front of some of Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GTVlf0P

Crystal Palace: Man arrested after alleged racist abuse of Wolves player during match

A man in his 60s is arrested after allegedly racially abusing a Wolves player at Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park during Sunday's Premier League game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QEX9JS8

US Open 2023 results: Coco Gauff ends Caroline Wozniacki's comeback run

Coco Gauff shows why she is one the favourites at the US Open with a gutsy win over Caroline Wozniacki to reach the quarter-finals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v5LdXkb

Ukraine's defence minister Oleksii Reznikov dismissed

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Oleksii Reznikov, saying "new approaches" were needed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EAyba2C

Torrential rain in Spain causes major flooding

Atletico Madrid and Seville's football match was called off as a red alert was issued in the capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Cdlon5a

Cambridgeshire: Dolphin dies after inland rescue effort

The distressed animal was put down after a rescue attempt was unsuccessful. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/loBKbxf

Your pictures on the theme of 'recycled'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IuQkTFv

Spanish club hope to help Mason Greenwood find 'best level'

Getafe manager Jose Bordalas says the Spanish club are going to help England forward Mason Greenwood "recover his best level" after his season-long loan move from Manchester United. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PDCLxR5

Port Talbot: UK offers Tata Steel £500m to fund green steel switch - report

Stephen Kinnock MP welcomed funding talks but said any plan needed the support of workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JdYhXDn

Gboyega Odubanjo: Family raise £40,000 in memory of 'beloved' poet

The money will be used to create a foundation for low-income black writers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FguJn8K

The Papers: Al-Fayed dies and 'concrete chaos' at schools

The weekend's papers focus on faulty concrete in schools and the death of Mohamed Al-Fayed, aged 94. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bYNSEG6

Tharman Shanmugaratnam: Singapore picks a president who could've been much more

Voters chose Tharman Shanmugaratnam for a ceremonial role but many felt it was a waste of potential. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p1FeHPz

Mason Greenwood transfer news: Getafe sign Manchester United forward

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood joins Spanish top-flight side Getafe on a season-long loan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YorFqmf

Businessman Mohamed Al Fayed dies aged 94

Mohamed Al Fayed, former Harrods owner whose son Dodi was killed alongside Diana, Princess of Wales in car crash, has died from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GIsaBCv

Luis Rubiales: Spanish football federation president says he will continue defending himself

Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has said he will continue defending himself "to prove the truth". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5i6Jnht

Steve Lamacq to scale back BBC Radio 6 Music show

The DJ scales back his afternoon shows from five days a week to one, saying he's "a bit knackered". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H4Iwatp

Ukraine war: Russia and Iran invited back to Nobel Prize banquet

The Nobel Foundation says it advocates dialogue but a critic suggests it is being "incredibly naive". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FX0YKhj

The Papers: School closure 'chaos' and 'misery for the NHS'

Friday's papers focus on the English school buildings that must close over fears of collapse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PWuT8e0

Ukraine war: Kyiv confirms drone attack on Russia's Pskov airbase

A number of transport planes are said to have been damaged or destroyed in the attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1SYB5iR

Covid fraudster used pandemic rescue funds to buy alpaca farm

The pizzeria owner used a $660,000 Covid-era loan to buy a farm, cars, and radio airtime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tQUa2NY

Huddersfield student accommodation to house asylum seekers

More than 160 students need to find alternative housing in Huddersfield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EHFQ0St

What we know so far about school buildings closures

Schools in England have been told to shut buildings made with a type of concrete, unless safety measures are in place. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p3KdVGM