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Why Kamala Harris is highlighting her gun ownership

The Democratic nominee for president has joked that anyone who breaks into her house is "getting shot". from BBC News https://ift.tt/MP1i9NI

Burglar stabbed in prison kitchen awarded £5m

Steven Wilson lives with "life-changing" injuries as a result of the attack, the High Court is told. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nkwrv9U

Tornado in Hampshire damages properties and blows over trees

Footage of the tornado in Aldershot was captured on residents' doorbell cameras. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bePyEUf

Letby hospital bosses 'facilitated a mass murderer'

Hospital bosses ignored concerns about Lucy Letby, says the mother of a baby girl killed by the nurse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZrodTuJ

Best shots from Head's 'excellent' 154 as Australia win first ODI

Watch the best shots from Travis Head's unbeaten 154 as Australia beat England by seven wickets at Trent Bridge in the first ODI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F92zskx

X working again in Brazil as Elon Musk finds ban loophole

The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, was banned in the country on 31 August. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wy6vhLO

Ohio town grapples with false pet-eating rumours - and real problems

Locals say they are facing serious issues with housing, jobs and harassment, even though pet-eating rumours are false. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hu1W6wO

Pager and Walkie-Talkie Explosions in Lebanon

And a row over Sue Gray's pay. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dn8rZYj

'Reynolds and McElhenney could be huge for Welsh cricket'

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney investing in Welsh Fire could be a “huge opportunity” for cricket in Wales, says Glamorgan chief Dan Cherry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B1EJ0lt

Pager explosions will devastate Hezbollah's morale and manpower

Tuesday's blasts, which Hezbollah blames on Israel, look calculated to sow fear and confusion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OhfTY9P

Liverpool fan in Italy for match dies in crash

Philip Dooley, 51, died after he was hit by a vehicle in Bergamo, where he had gone to watch the team. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AJ1ifH9

Ros Atkins examines how Trump neared gun at golf course

The BBC's analysis editor looks at the route Trump was taking and where secret agents spotted a rifle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ScNljRu

EU firefighting planes to help tackle Portugal wildfires

Several fires broke out across Portugal over the weekend, forcing residents to flee and motorways to shut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7O1uaFN

'Same old story - Arsenal expose Spurs flaws again'

Arsenal's attention to detail at set-pieces exposes Tottenham's greatest weakness yet again, writes Phil McNulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Mgtl5J

US regain Solheim Cup with victory over Europe

The United States claim the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2017 after a tight victory over Europe in Virginia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fCeixXS

'McLaren's constructors' lead a seismic development'

After starting the 2023 season with one of the slowest cars, McLaren celebrate a "huge milestone" by taking over a constructors' championship leaders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EGlehrQ

'Honeymoon' over as Slot rues Liverpool 'setback'

"A setback" is how Arne Slot describes his first defeat as Liverpool manager, while pundit Chris Sutton declares "the honeymoon is over". from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Ys6dlp

Two further men charged in violent disorder probe

Police say they are working to identify all those involved in the August Bordesley Green disorder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BkOXjGa

Norris 'still hopeful' of good result in Baku

McLaren’s Lando Norris says he is “still hopeful” of a good result in Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix despite starting the race in 16th place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/voOFm4e

Greens hit with £90,000 bill after discrimination case

The Green Party discriminated against Shahrar Ali during a row over his gender critical beliefs, a court ruled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0RDSpM8

What are Storm Shadow missiles and why are they crucial for Ukraine?

Western states have long been cautious about allowing Ukraine to use their missiles against Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZDdla7s

Government will not fund Casement for Euro 2028

NI secretary says there is "a significant risk that it would not be built in time" for Euro 2028. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KQXoc2O

Northern Lights may be visible across parts of UK tonight

Forecasters say to look to the northern horizon for the best chance of spotting the lights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LyNzJis

Mystery tremors were from massive nine-day tsunami

Scientists launched an investigation after being baffled by seismic signals picked up across the world from BBC News https://ift.tt/GsLnqft

Red Arrows take dramatic flight over Niagara Falls

The RAF display team is helping celebrate the centenary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DQEeT53

The Papers: 'Biggest NHS reform' coming after 'damning' report

Most of the newspapers focus on the major report into the state of the NHS being published on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k351Bvr

US voters weigh in on debate performance

After the 90 minute debate, people share their thoughts on the candidate performances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RCGBmav

Ros Atkins on…what the polls say, and if we can trust them

BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins takes a look at the latest polling in the US election battleground states. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hTLkugG

Grandmother who stole £70,000 from school jailed

Wendy Gill took the money from the school to help fund her partner's drug habit, a court hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CkmDsuP

Kane set for 100th cap - the numbers behind his success

Captain Harry Kane will become just the 10th man to make 100 England appearances when the Three Lions face Finland in the Nations League at Wembley on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6ZIMRDj

Seven of the best stories from a brilliant Paralympics

A look at seven of the best moments from a brilliant Paralympic Games in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vo8J3Pi

Weir retires from Great Britain competition

Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from GB competition after finishing fifth in the marathon in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fzHKhSq

US Secretary of State Blinken to visit UK to 'reaffirm special relationship'

Mr Blinken will meet with Foreign Secretary David Lammy for talks covering the Middle East and Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zx6P7SO

Starmer's 'blame the Tories' strategy will not hold forever

The government’s message has focused on its challenging inheritance - but responsibility and blame will ultimately shift. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vQ0Jiae

Top Gear star says he warned BBC about safety

Chris Harris says he told the BBC of his concerns three months before Freddie Flintoff was injured. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7c4sjlO

Four victims of superyacht sinking suffocated in air pocket - Italian media

Investigators believe their cabin filled with carbon dioxide as the oxygen supply diminished. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lczMnH9

Who is Margarita Simonyan, Putin's propagandist-in-chief sanctioned by US?

RT editor-in-chief has presided for 20 years over what the US now calls Russia's principal propaganda outlet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RIPLSTK

Scotland's struggle to tackle poverty while cutting services

John Swinney will set out plans to cut child poverty, 24 hours after his finance secretary wielded the axe on many government programmes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S23qdce

Over a month's rain in two days forecast for southern UK

Flooding, travel disruption and power cuts are possible for parts of south Wales and southern England this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GRtjOLp

Paralympian's proposal after 'exiting the darkness'

Italian sprinter Alessandro Ossola says proposing to his girlfriend Arianna at the Paralympics is better than winning a medal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ieIVAbF

Former Page Three model Sam Fox threatened to knock police officer's teeth out

The former Page 3 model and pop star pleads guilty to being drunk and disorderly at Heathrow airport from BBC News https://ift.tt/SCKLmWI

GB's Challis & Fiddes win swimming golds

Great Britain win two swimming gold medals in 15 scintillating minutes in the pool at Paris 2024 on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R0XVPEk

Has ticket row taken the shine off Oasis reunion?

The Gallagher brothers received backlash after ticket prices shot up as fans waited in an online queue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cs2VqDz

Hiking energy tax will hit growth, oil industry says

Investment will be cut and thousands of jobs put at risk if the windfall tax is raised, an industry body says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ncwF3S1

One-word Ofsted grades for schools to be scrapped

Schools in England will no longer be classed as "Outstanding" or "Inadequate", following the suicide of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/705TNQH

Striking images reveal depths of Titanic's slow decay

A new expedition finds that a large part of the railing at the ship's front has fallen away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3h2FCtI

Woman charged with murder of six-year-old boy

A 41-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of a six-year-old boy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eRoD81h

Seven months pregnant para-archer Grinham secures Paris bronze

Para-archer Jodie Grinham beats Paralympics GB team-mate and reigning champion Phoebe Paterson Pine to win bronze in the women's individual compound. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rutCb79

Firefighters tackle blaze opposite The O2 arena in London

Huge plumes of smoke and loud bangs were heard after the incident opposite The O2 arena in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uP5ldqQ

Bodies of three children and man found - police

Officers were called to an address by ambulance crews and are working to establish what happened. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GHX0pNO