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Kraft Heinz to invest in the UK to make tomato ketchup

The US company says the $199m plan is one of the biggest investments in UK manufacturing since Brexit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fCy7wb

New world news from Time: Trudeau: Bodies at Indigenous School Not Isolated Incident

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TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday it ’s not an isolated incident that over 200 children were found buried at a former Indigenous residential school. Trudeau’s comments come as Indigenous leaders are calling for an examination of every former residential school site — institutions that held children taken from families across the nation. Chief Rosanne Casimir of the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc First Nation in British Columbia said the remains of 215 children, some as young as 3 years old, were confirmed this month with the help of ground-penetrating radar. She described the discovery as “an unthinkable loss that was spoken about but never documented” at the Kamloops Indian Residential School, the largest such school in the country. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] “As prime minister, I am appalled by the shameful policy that stole Indigenous children from their communities,” Trudeau said. “Sadly, this is not an exception or an isolated incident,” he said. ‘’W

Belarus: A climate of fear for opposition activists

The BBC has been speaking to some of those whose lives have been changed forever by the protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c74HUt

Rescuers question what3words' use in emergencies

Mountain Rescue in England and Wales shows the BBC dozens of wrong addresses it has been given. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p67imU

FOX NEWS: Bodybuilder who wed two sex dolls is now open to dating humans

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Bodybuilder who wed two sex dolls is now open to dating humans A Kazakhstani bodybuilder who wed his sex doll after a whirlwind romance is open to dating a human on one condition: They like his silicone soulmates as well. He dropped the bombshell on the UK-based “The Dating Show” on FUBAR Radio Friday, the Daily Star reported. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3uxP8Md

FOX NEWS: Couple finally receive wedding photos 46 years after they were married

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Couple finally receive wedding photos 46 years after they were married Joanne Markham, 63, and Adrian Hutson, 66, were married in 1975 in Louth, Lincolnshire, in the U.K., but they didn’t get their wedding photos until last week. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3g1sQwS

Domino’s seeks 5,000 workers as staff return to old roles

Domino’s said Brexit uncertainty and pandemic hires departing were responsible for the shortage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SKwnro

The story of Spain’s ‘terrifying confidence’ – and how it conquered the world

One night of embarrassment in October 2006 convinced Spain that something had to change - sparking a momentum shift in world football. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c3GaQ7

The dancer aged 106 who bans the word 'old'

Meet Sydney artist Eileen Kramer, who has had some of her most productive years since turning 100. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g0mIoz

Iran's presidential election: Four ways it matters

As Iranians prepare to go to the polls this month, here is why the vote will be closely watched. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3paTDv8

Covid-19: Red list arrivals terminal opens at Heathrow Airport

The dedicated location is for passengers arriving in the UK from nations judged to be most at-risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yTyA4H

Flat owners warning over rooftop developments

Leaseholders warn about the potential dangers of adding rooftop developments on blocks of flats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vCWxuQ

Yemen fishermen find $1.5m of ambergris in the belly of a whale

A lucky find in the belly of a whale has changed the lives of a group of poor Yemeni fishermen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p5Lqbi

Covid: Horse therapy for NHS nurse is 'magical'

Intensive care sister Amanda White, who lost her nephew to the virus, says the therapy "reset" her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c9mfiT

Lockdown album written by Bungay singer, 16, after cancer diagnosis

Pearll, who is now in remission, says she saw the spare time as an "opportunity" to record songs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vEKKwc

Alfred Fagon: Why his 70s play about black British life still resonates today

Alfred Fagon's pioneering The Death of a Black Man still holds true as it receives a revival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p5GSC1

Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think

The BBC's Justin Rowlatt explains why we are accelerating towards an electric car future. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TqY6hb

Then and now: Pandemic clears the air

Air pollution is one of the most damaging forms of environmental damage, yet the global Covid-19 pandemic showed us how quickly we could clear the air. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uywmUJ

New world news from Time: Dozens of Women Accused Famous Intellectual Andrés Roemer of Sexual Abuse. They Came Together to Make the World Listen

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For Itzel Schnaas, a 31-year-old professional ballet dancer in Mexico City, going public was her insurance policy. If the plan worked, she believed a world-famous public intellectual, with ties to Mexico’s government and major media conglomerates, would be exposed as a sex offender, and she could be protected from him and his powerful friends. They couldn’t go after her if the world was watching, especially if other women came forward too. On Feb. 15, she posted a nearly seven-minute YouTube video excoriating the man: “It turns out that I had barely been born when you started violating women and sowing fear to obtain their silence, you miserable a–hole,” she says in Spanish. “You ought to be scared of us. Because I am certain that many other women are going to add their accusations to this one.” [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] They did. Since then, 36 women have publicly accused Andrés Roemer, leveling charges of sexual harassment, abuse and rape on social media and in

Sacked by Yorkshire, picked by England - meet Ollie Robinson

Pace bowler Ollie Robinson on being sacked, why his mum is nicknamed 'Richie Benaud' and how his dad beat him to an international call-up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c5fEpK

New world news from Time: Israel and Egypt Are in Talks Over a Truce With Hamas and Rebuilding the Gaza Strip

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CAIRO — Egypt and Israel held high-level talks in both countries Sunday to shore up a fragile truce between Israel and the Hamas militant group and rebuild the Gaza Strip after a punishing 11-day war that left parts of the seaside enclave in ruins. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukry received his Israeli counterpart, Gabi Ashkenazi, in Cairo. The meeting is part of an effort to build on an Israel-Hamas cease-fire reached May 21 and to revive Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, which have been dormant for more than a decade, Shukry’s office said. Egypt has not said how it would be able to restart talks. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The hours-long visit was the first public one by an Israeli foreign minister to Egypt since 2008, according to the Israeli Embassy in Cairo. Spokesman Ahmed Hafez said Shukry called for establishing an atmosphere to relaunch “serious and constructive” negotiations between the two sides. He also urged both sides to refrain from “any measures

War Horse actor salutes 80s gay Soho in one-man show

Jack Holden's play tells the story of a man diagnosed with HIV who decides to party his last days away. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pcCbGA

Uganda: Finding the truth behind a killing spree in Kampala

BBC finds evidence Ugandan security forces killed unarmed people during a crackdown in November 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i37CkS

James Barnor: The 91-year-old's photos bringing Ghana to life

Ghanaian-British photographer James Barnor's work is being exhibited at the Serpentine Gallery in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wHfUTK

South Korea: From food wasters to recyclers

The country now recycles more than 95% of its food waste - how did they do it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fAEznf

Tulsa Race Massacre: What happened in 1921?

Exactly 100 years ago the city in Oklahoma saw one of the biggest race massacres in US history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YT93r5

Metal, money, mystery: How Sanjeev Gupta built his empire

The UK helped metals tycoon Sanjeev Gupta save the country's last smelter. It was a lucrative deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i1dlry

The Indian children orphaned by Covid-19

Officially, hundreds of children have lost both their parents. Experts say the number may be much higher. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vHs6E4

The Motherload: How pandemic anger almost destroyed a mums' support group

Abusive messages from angry mums during lockdown almost caused the founder of The Motherload to close it down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fBmDsC

Are businesses really tackling racial inequality?

Are businesses doing enough to tackle racial inequalities in the boardroom and workplace? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i4UwDK

Noisy appliances: How loud is your house?

Environmental consultancy Quiet Mark is on a mission to ensure technology is seen but barely heard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fxxkfR

Biosecurity warning over loosely-regulated virus labs

Governments do not have controls to stop terrorists accessing labs and posing a biological threat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yZM1QC

FOX NEWS: Kyle Larson wins NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 to claim all-time record for Hendrick Motorsports

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Kyle Larson wins NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 to claim all-time record for Hendrick Motorsports won the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3wPT64p

FOX NEWS: Helio Castroneves wins his fourth Indianapolis 500 in front of 135,000 fans

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Helio Castroneves wins his fourth Indianapolis 500 in front of 135,000 fans Brazilian Helio Castroneves became a four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Sunday in front of the largest crowd since the start of the pandemic. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3fC2iDm

Israel coalition government a threat to security, warns Netanyahu

The prime minister urges right-wing politicians not to join a proposed new unity government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2R595w2

NSA spying row: Denmark helped US gather data on European officials, says report

Denmark's secret service is accused of helping the US target politicians such as Germany's Angela Merkel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fx2nIy

Hundreds more Afghans and their families to be allowed to settle in UK

Hundreds more who worked for the British military and government will be allowed to settle in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fy3cAQ

Eviction ban end puts thousands in fear of losing their homes

Renters are twice as likely as homeowners to worry about housing costs, a charity's research suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wNdW42

Whiplash: New rules to crackdown on fraudulent insurance claims

The reforms will save millions of motorists £35 a year in reduced premiums, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c2XjJK

FOX NEWS: Bride-to-be allegedly kidnaps sister's cat after argument over engagement party

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Bride-to-be allegedly kidnaps sister's cat after argument over engagement party Planning a wedding is stressful, but that doesn't make cat-napping acceptable. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3fBZTca

FOX NEWS: Two of the world's rarest lobsters found in the same tank of England market: 'One in a billion'

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Two of the world's rarest lobsters found in the same tank of England market: 'One in a billion' Somebody almost had an incredibly rare dinner. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3vzZcpj

FOX NEWS: Memorial Day food and drink recipes to savor all summer long

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Memorial Day food and drink recipes to savor all summer long Savory twists on Memorial Day recipe classics. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3fTovvK

Kevin de Bruyne: Manchester City midfielder fractures nose and eye socket

Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne suffers fractured nose and eye socket in Champions League final defeat to Chelsea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wIQ3Lg

Osaka lets racquet do talking to reach French Open second round

Japan's Naomi Osaka puts the controversy over her refusal to speak to the media to one side as she starts the French Open with a straight-set win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wAGrlE

Poots: European Union treating NI as a political play-thing

The new DUP leader Edwin Poots has accused the European Union of damaging the NI peace process. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hZSLYB

Travis Perkins warns of price rises amid shortage of raw materials

Industry-wide shortages mean the builders' merchant will charge more for cement, chipboard and paint. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c4aESp

Macron threatens to withdraw French troops from Mali

The French president warned that political instability could lead to greater Islamist radicalisation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vzWCiN

Moto3 rider Dupasquier dies after crash in qualifying

Swiss Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier dies in hospital from injuries he sustained in a crash during Saturday's qualifying session in Italy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TxjxNX

Partner of Tory peer's son held over Belize death

Jasmine Hartin, the partner of Lord Ashcroft's son, was discovered near the body of a police officer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vAdW7w

South Western Ambulance Service declares 'critical incident'

South Western Ambulance Service blames "extreme pressures" for extended wait times for patients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uzgz8i

FOX NEWS: Tesla activates facial recognition cameras in its cars for safety

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Tesla activates facial recognition cameras in its cars for safety Tesla has activated a facial recognition camera in its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to ensure drivers are in the seat and watching the road while using their advanced driver assist systems. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3hYpT2V

FOX NEWS: WIN $25,000 AND A CAMPING WORLD RV FOR FREE ON THE COCA-COLA 600 IN CHARLOTTE

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WIN $25,000 AND A CAMPING WORLD RV FOR FREE ON THE COCA-COLA 600 IN CHARLOTTE While the Indianapolis 500 takes a lot of the attention, the NASCAR series' annual trip to Charlotte for the Coca-Cola 600, the longest race of the Cup season, has become a must-watch event via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2R3al2J

FOX NEWS: NASCAR to honor fallen Marine from Oregon at Coca-Cola 600 in North Carolina

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NASCAR to honor fallen Marine from Oregon at Coca-Cola 600 in North Carolina A U.S. Marine from Oregon who made the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq in 2003 will be honored Sunday when NASCAR holds the Coca-Cola 600 race in Charlotte, North Carolina. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3wH9ROV

FOX NEWS: The Indy 500's most exciting finishes

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The Indy 500's most exciting finishes There have been 10 Indy 500s decided by less than a second, but three stand out as the closest. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3fQJ3VD

Covid-19: 'Very few' patients are fully vaccinated, and bars struggle for staff

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ROfzA0

Brazil: Protesters blame Bolsonaro for Covid crisis

Thousands of people angry at the slow rollout of vaccines took to the streets in cities across Brazil. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fxEvon

FOX NEWS: Why the hot new alcohol trend is cutting back — or even quitting

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Why the hot new alcohol trend is cutting back — or even quitting For Liz Mantel, the wake-up call came when she lost her job last September. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3i4wLvt

Champions League final: Kai Havertz & N'Golo Kante key for Chelsea against Man City

Like N'Golo Kante, Chelsea's Kai Havertz had a key role in Thomas Tuchel's tactical plan to win Saturday's Champions League final, says ex-Manchester City midfielder Michael Brown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p3eQH3

Nadal and Swiatek aim to defend titles as French Open begins

The French Open returns to its traditional spring setting as Rafael Nadal bids for a 14th title and Iga Swiatek defends her maiden Grand Slam. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wIYMx2

Covid-19: Concern over June unlocking amid hospital pressure

NHS hospitals in England say there must be a debate over ending restrictions as they try to cut waiting lists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fzKKIo

Senior MP demands answers for leaseholders

Clive Betts asks why new guidance for leaseholders selling or remortgaging flats is not being followed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oZU2Ao

FOX NEWS: California couple helps parents by hiding $1,000 in baby products at Target stores

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California couple helps parents by hiding $1,000 in baby products at Target stores Krystal and Patrick Duhaney decided to surprise parents who may be struggling by leaving cash in various baby products. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2SAaY4i

FOX NEWS: Virginia woman transforms home into McDonald’s shrine

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Virginia woman transforms home into McDonald’s shrine A lifelong McDonald’s fan has turned her home into a shrine to the fast-food chain, complete with its iconic golden arches and Happy Meal toys. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3vAywES

FOX NEWS: Utah woman's headstone has her fudge recipe engraved on the back

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Utah woman's headstone has her fudge recipe engraved on the back Kay Andrews and her husband Wade are buried at Logan Cemetery in Logan, Utah. On the back of their headstone is Kay’s fudge recipe. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3fXDWD0

FOX NEWS: Nathan's hot dog eating contest returns July Fourth — outdoors and with a crowd

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Nathan's hot dog eating contest returns July Fourth — outdoors and with a crowd America’s most delicious wiener war returns to Coney Island on the Fourth of July – outdoors, under the sun and open to the public. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3p35tr1

Ed Sheeran says daughter not his biggest fan

Ed Sheeran says his baby daughter "doesn't like anything loud or belty" and cries when he sings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yMctNg

Evans 'not losing sleep' over Thiem comments as Britons prepare for French Open

British number one Dan Evans dismisses the suggestion from world number four Dominic Thiem that he is benefiting from the quarantine rules at tournaments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fOVxx4

Champions League: Can you name all 42 teams to reach the final?

As Manchester City become the 42nd team to feature in a Champions League final, we want you to name all those who have made it before. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c0Rcpv

Windermere engagement ring find freediver 'a brilliant man'

A couple pay tribute to Angus Hosking, who located their ring after it fell into Windermere. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uxs7sP

Canada mourns as remains of 215 children found at indigenous school

The mass grave was found during a survey of the former residential school for indigenous people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vK7RVW

Covid-19: India's cases falling, and lost summer fear for festivals

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c2eo6V

Comedy of errors in Argentine TV Shakespeare mix-up

An Argentine TV presenter confuses the Immortal Bard with a British namesake who died this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c3SpMH

Watch: Passenger attacks flight attendant in US

Incidents of violence or "unruly behaviour" have been on the rise in the US, according to airlines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SAXJAj

How Fernandinho became a Man City legend - but is this his final farewell?

Fernandinho could end his Manchester City career on the highest of highs in this Saturday's Champions League final against Chelsea - if he decides to leave. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fURizX

FOX NEWS: What to cook for Memorial Day

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What to cook for Memorial Day Fox Nation shows what to cook for Memorial Day with "At Home with Paula Deen" and "Cooking with Steve Doocy" via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3fwx7JP

FOX NEWS: TSA braces for holiday crowds as travel ramps up ahead of Memorial Day

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TSA braces for holiday crowds as travel ramps up ahead of Memorial Day Acting TSA administrator Darby LaJoye tells 'Your World' he anticipates a 'very busy' travel season via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2R16HX5

Biden budget: President sets out $6tn spending plan

The proposed budget would bring the US to spending levels not seen since World War Two. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oXvqs1

CCTV shows Khan before he carried out the attack

CCTV and other footage shown at the inquest shows Usman Khan before he carried out the attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tlxzln

Emmys 2021: The binge-worthy TV shows in this year's race

Ted Lasso, The Queen’s Gambit, The Flight Attendant and I May Destroy You could all be nominated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uxUcQH

Venezuela's paradise beach resort turns into violent nightmare

The region of Barlovento in northern Venezuela used to be a perfect Caribbean holiday destination. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p08IiK

Tokyo 2020: Meet the armless archer aiming for gold at the Paralympics

Matt Stutzman was born without arms and always wanted to be a professional athlete. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vyrjoO

Week in pictures: 22 - 28 May 2021

A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ftYVyh

After a 32-year battle for justice, what is Hillsborough's legacy?

As the collapse of the last criminal trial marks the end of a long legal road, Judith Moritz asks what the legacy of Britain’s worst sports disaster is. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yFcB14

George Floyd: After a flood of donations, what next?

The Minnesota Freedom Fund received $40m in the wake of Floyd's death. What happened after? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hXUEFa

Tetraplegic Steven Webb is elected mayor of Truro

Steven Webb was paralysed as a teenager and 30 years later has become mayor of his home city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c1PUux

Mud reveals secrets of when humans began to change planet

Scientists have tracked 4,000 years of human influence on the planet - all from long tubes of mud. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34pMqO4

Is Kintyre's 'Route 66' the next road to recovery?

K66 is being promoted as a new scenic route on and around the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uvGVba

Champions League final: Dover Athletic face ruin in 'dog eat dog' football world

English clubs dominate Europe, but Dover Athletic face ruin at the bottom of the football pyramid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vw6KcE

Open Skies Treaty: US tells Russia it will not rejoin key arms control deal

The arms control treaty permits unarmed surveillance flights over dozens of participating countries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SxKDUC

Cumberland Infirmary patient 'dropped' from operating table dies within weeks

A hospital confirms it is investigating "an incident involving a patient in one of our theatres". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QZvdb7

Friends reunion: BTS, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber censored in China

It's believed the stars were cut from the Friends reunion as they'd previously offended China. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fRofxl

Twitter: Social media giant lists new 'Blue' subscription service

It comes as the social media giant attempts to diversify its revenue sources from advertising. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hYqYYt

Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai jailed again for pro-democracy protests

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai is already serving time for taking part in other demonstrations in 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2R2WV70

Covid: Surgery waiting times could be cut with specialist hubs, say surgeons

Surgeons in England want specialist sites for non-urgent operations delayed because of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fUzzJ9

FOX NEWS: Maryland candy store is selling chocolate-covered cicadas: 'Inundated with orders'

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Maryland candy store is selling chocolate-covered cicadas: 'Inundated with orders' The cicadas are coming! In chocolate form, that is. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2SATULD

Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter co-founder resigns

Patrisse Cullors says her exit is nothing to do with "right-wing attacks that tried to discredit my character". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ySdOm3

Covid in Scotland: Decision due on Glasgow restrictions

Nicola Sturgeon is to announce whether Glasgow will remain in level three of Covid-19 restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i39J8n

US 'rapidly' planning to evacuate Afghan interpreters

A top US general says their lives could be in danger as American troops prepare to leave Afghanistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c1Qjx0

Barack Obama praises Marcus Rashford in Zoom meeting

Former US president gives his backing to footballer and anti-poverty campaigner Marcus Rashford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yHdsyl

Covid: Small businesses' account delays are over, insist banks

Start-ups had expressed anger that some banks had stopped accepting new account applications. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hZt4Hq

Pockit promises action over frozen customer accounts

The head of the online pre-paid card firm vows to act after some customers have their accounts frozen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oWEvRO

Canary Islands: 'Taking in migrants changed my life'

A British businessman has turned his Canary Islands hotel into a home for migrants from Africa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bZ5181

Brighton artist turns coma hallucinations into graphic novel

Zara Slattery had vivid hallucinations during a medical coma while fighting a flesh-eating bug. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SBFTNr

The teenagers fighting India's deadly Covid crisis

Suhani and Prabhpreet are part of a team who find and verify what resources are available for families in need. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bYnfGB

Cicadas: The US chef cooking up the insect 'flavour bombs'

Billions of cicadas have emerged in the US and Brooklyn cook Joseph Yoon is making good use of them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34qE2Oc

Taiwan must choose between virus and politics

The island is desperately seeking vaccines - but must decide whether to accept China's offers of help. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QWHSeS

Glasgow: The city that has been locked down for nine months

People in Glasgow have been enduring some of the strictest restrictions in the country since last autumn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3chzPB5

The looming battle over abortion in the US

Pro-choice groups say many restrictions have been introduced in states across the US this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hY4NBD

In Tarun Tejpal acquittal, judge questions 'appropriate' behaviour for rape victims

A judge clears Tarun Tejpal of rape, noting the alleged victim appeared to be "in a good mood" afterwards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SASwIU

Drones and live-streams: How tech is changing conservation

Around the world, animal conservation has evolved so it's not just humans monitoring wildlife. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yLKSMr

FOX NEWS: 9-year-old kid finds $5K in cash while cleaning used car

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9-year-old kid finds $5K in cash while cleaning used car Sometimes, it literally pays to clean your car. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3fTmQpQ

'I pictured my son's drowning on my charity swim'

A woman, whose son drowned on holiday, tells how the open water challenge stirred up panic attacks and flashbacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RPgEar

Covid-19 vaccine booking opens for everyone over 18 in NI

There will be about 20,000 slots available to book weekly, says the Department of Health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yKhmX9

Covid-19: Hancock to face MPs after Cummings attack and NI offers vaccine to over 18s

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34jznh4

Houghton, Weir and Ingle in GB squad for Olympics

England captain Steph Houghton is among those selected for the Team GB squad at this summer's Olympic Games. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bZ6xH1

New players? And what about Pogba? The major decisions facing Solskjaer

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has ambitions beyond a Europa League final, but has numerous issues to solve first. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oYHk4L

Covid: Matt Hancock to face questions after Dominic Cummings attack

The PM's ex-aide said the health secretary was "incapable" - claims rejected by Matt Hancock's team. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hXBOhw

Nexta: The journalists taking on Belarus’ regime

The BBC visits the colleagues of Roman Protesevich, the journalist arrested off the diverted Ryan Air flight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fL2YFz

Belarus plane: Lukashenko hits back at condemnation of journalist's arrest

As Western pressure grows, Alexander Lukashenko says his country's critics are "strangling" Belarus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wDlGWC

HS2 dishonest over compensation claim, says report

The rail firm failed to engage properly with a member of the public who had to sell their home, a report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vqlidv

Climate: World at risk of hitting temperature limit soon

It's increasingly likely that a key temperature limit will be reached in one of the next five years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RG5Trf

Eric Carle: Very Hungry Caterpillar author dies aged 91

The US author of the best-selling children's classic passed away last Sunday, his family said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34lgBG9

Passengers refused boarding amid testing confusion

Travellers with Ryanair and EasyJet were told they could not fly because they had taken the wrong PCR test. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yGclPk

Gogglebox Tom and girlfriend 'trolled' for BLM support

The Black Lives Matter protests impacted relationships within families and couples in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bVdTeP

GP practices in England facing 'tsunami of patients'

Dr Dean Eggitt, a GP in Doncaster, opened his doors to the BBC to show the pressures facing practices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QWbI3l

Flower tattoos heal self-harm scars

South Korean tattoo artist, Yeon, helps women cover up self-harm scars with images of flowers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hVmcuJ

Tulsa massacre: The search for victims, 100 years on

Decades after white mobs razed an affluent black neighbourhood the search for bodies goes on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p1vRBG

Tokyo Olympic Games: When are they and will they go ahead?

The Tokyo Summer Olympics are due to start in July, despite a surge in Covid cases in Japan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34k3Vz8

The uncertain future of Britain's offices

UK firms' offices are undergoing radical shifts as firms allow staff to continue working from home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RHY842

Mozambique Palma attack: 'I had to pay a bribe to flee'

Aid agencies have been barred from parts of Mozambique, leading to fears of a humanitarian emergency. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Sx0Kl2

'Fortress Australia': Why calls to open up borders are meeting resistance

Many Australians are loath to relax border controls despite experts warning of the harms of isolation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wA6Obs

Luke Combs dissects lockdown anthem Six Feet Apart, one year later

US country star Luke Combs wrote one of the first musical responses to Covid-19. How does it hold up? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uq0GAT

RTHK: How authorities cracked down on Hong Kong's only public broadcaster

New changes in RTHK have signalled that its fate as an independent public service may be under threat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hTb8OH

'They are a million miles away' - how pundits reacted to Man Utd's Europa League final defeat

Manchester United are still "a million miles away" after their Europa League final defeat to Villarreal says Neil Lennon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vsDQdf

Leicester City's FA Cup win ends woman's 73-year wait for ring

Margaret Angell was told by her skint fiance she could have a ring when Leicester lifted the FA Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fmwMt7

'I wanted to make a statement' - Davis stars as Lakers level play-off series

The Los Angeles Lakers level their play-off series with the Phoenix Suns, while the Brooklyn Nets beat the Boston Celtics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oQlWi8

M&S swings to big loss as pandemic takes its toll

M&S made a pre-tax loss of £201.2m last year, down from a £67.2m profit in the previous year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oU2gKq

'Massively risky' & a 'cultural reboot' - how Solskjaer is proving his critics wrong

As Manchester United prepare to face Villarreal in Wednesday's Europa League final, BBC Sport's Simon Stone looks at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's impact as manager. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fJz58w

Mr X, Bitcoin and fleeing the country - inside cricket's fight against corruption

Alex Marshall used to investigate corruption within the police force. Now he catches cricket's match-fixers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hTuxiL

China overtakes Germany as UK’s top import market

It came as Brexit disrupted trade with the EU and the pandemic boosted demand for Chinese goods. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fJLTfg

FOX NEWS: Eating too much hummus can be harmful to your health: Report

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Eating too much hummus can be harmful to your health: Report Apparently, you can have too much humus. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3hTcAAQ

Families in anguish over pair held in Belarus

Roman Protasevich and his girlfriend Sofia Sapega were detained after a plane was diverted to Minsk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RLjZr9

Dominic Cummings: His views on Covid and why it matters

Boris Johnson's former chief adviser has been a critic of the government since leaving his role. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RKl5Dz

'I thought I was too old to be on TikTok'

Spencer West has garnered legions of fans sharing his perspective as a disability advocate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oPPdJE

Cummings testimony: What is herd immunity?

Herd immunity is a scientific term, so why is there a row about it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34eogGi

Amateur choirs 'devastated' at Covid rule change in England

Hundreds of choirs have had to cancel rehearsals after the government said singing poses a health risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34llhMh

Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah: The land dispute in the eye of a storm

Moves to evict Palestinians in a Jerusalem district helped ignite the recent Israel-Gaza conflict. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oOTeOF

Letter from Africa: Why Queen of England has a throne in Nigeria

A myth among the Efik people is that one of their 19th Century kings married Queen Victoria. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SqD2an

Covid: 'The horror of laying everyone off made me sick'

Company bosses and managers talk about the impact of the pandemic on their mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vlqsaY

Covid: Dominic Cummings to be quizzed by MPs on pandemic handling

A joint committee of MPs will question the prime minister's former adviser on lessons to be learnt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vnhQ3y

Covid vaccine: 30 and 31-year-olds in England now invited

Rollout continues, with anyone in their 30s now able to get vaccinated in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hWWo1k

Building projects hit by lack of supplies and price rises

Industry warns people to delay home improvement due to shortage of cement, electric components, timber and steel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oPqg12

Millions cannot afford water bills, says watchdog

Overhauling water tariffs could help struggling families, the Consumer Council for Water says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fjeJny

Mast Upgrade: UK experiment could sweep aside fusion hurdle

Results from a UK experiment could help clear a hurdle to achieving commercial fusion power. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oNMctB

Housing: Shelter calls for 90,000 social homes to be built

The housing charity says around a third of British adults do not have safe or secure accommodation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fKuanU

AI emotion-detection software tested on Uyghurs

A software engineer tells BBC's Panorama about installing the system in police stations in Xinjiang. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34m9RaQ

From protests to 'patriots': Why China is crushing Hong Kong dissent

After clamping down on protests it has reformed elections - what does this mean for Hong Kong's future? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34kI0b8

No alternative to 'full implementation' of NI Protocol, says EC chief

Ursula von der Leyen says the protocol ensures stability in NI and protects the EU single market. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SjHDLj

Former Royal Marine makes a stand against anti-social behaviour

Sean Ivey fought back at youths plaguing his village but then saw his home burnt down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yKz2Cj

Nadia Whittome: Labour MP takes leave of absence with PTSD

Nadia Whittome hopes speaking out will enable others to be more open about their mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ffzRLo

Covid-19: 'Stay local' advice over variant and tourism takes a hit

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34dyPZY

Baba Ramdev: Doctors furious over yoga guru's insulting Covid remark

Baba Ramdev said modern medicine was responsible for thousands of Covid deaths. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ujTiqE

Tata Steel to continue salaries for Covid victims' families in India

The announcement came as deaths linked to the coronavirus in India passed 300,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vjdV7D

Bruno Fernandes: Man Utd midfielder 'honoured' by Eric Cantona comparison

Bruno Fernandes speaks to BBC Sport as he prepares for Manchester United's Europa League final against Villarreal on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T7Rm7O

US issues Japan travel warning weeks before Olympics

It comes amid heightened scrutiny and pressure to call off the Tokyo Olympics due to be held soon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fK5J9X

New world news from Time: U.S. Puts Japan on ‘Do Not Travel’ List Over COVID-19 Spike Just 2 Months Before Olympics

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(WASHINGTON) — U.S. health officials and the State Department on Monday warned Americans against travel to Japan because of a surge in coronavirus cases in the country, which is preparing to host the Olympics in just two months. The twin alerts don’t ban U.S. citizens from visiting the country, but they could have an impact on insurance rates for travelers and may factor into decisions by Olympic athletes and spectators on whether to compete in or attend the games, which are due to start in July. There was no immediate indication as to what effect the warnings might have on would-be Olympic-goers. “Travelers should avoid all travel to Japan,” the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a new COVID-19 update. “Because of the current situation in Japan even fully vaccinated travelers may be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19 variants and should avoid all travel to Japan.” The State Department’s warning, which followed the CDC alert, was mor

EU agrees new Belarus sanctions after plane arrest

Belarusian airlines will be banned from EU skies after a flight was diverted and a journalist held. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vkMLNZ

UN calls for immediate release of Mali President Bah Ndaw

This comes after reports that President Bah Ndaw was held by soldiers, raising fears of another coup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yLFzwu

Mouse plague deals fresh blow to Australian farmers

After drought, fires and floods, Australia is now in the grip of a devastating mouse plague. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SpvNiB

DR Congo's Goma volcano: Desperate search for children missing after eruption

Families were separated as people fled the lava after Saturday night's eruption of Mount Nyiragongo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vilagr

Exams 2021: How will my grades be assessed this year?

Exams have been cancelled for the second year running due to the impact caused by coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wveOdx

Covid: Deaf campaigner calls for clear mask research

A campaigner is calling for more research into clear masks to stop people feeling isolated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ffseVe

Tech giants fight 'cloud wars' deep in the ocean

To boost their services, Google and Facebook are investing in undersea cables that span the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bO9jyY

Covid: How the pandemic is affecting your dreams

More than year into Covid-19, do people in your dreams wear masks or socially distance? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vkaIVE

Hinkley C: Hundreds more needed to finish nuclear power station

The new jobs will include roles in construction, welding and electrical installation roles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vhFOwY

'Dangerous' home teeth-whitening kits sold online

Some may contain illegal levels of a bleaching chemical that can burn gums and cause tooth loss. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hXXgCK

UK tourism spending 'worth just half of pre-pandemic level'

The sector is set for a slow recovery from the pandemic, with foreign visitors still staying away. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bQxQDu

Covid: Councils urged to allow England Parkrun events to resume

The organisation has delayed its reopening of 5k running events until 26 June over land permissions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2St9zN2

The Papers: Brits flock to Spain as EU leaders condemn Belarus

Tuesday's front pages look back at Covid deaths in hospitals and ahead to further lockdown easing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fGRFye

Belarus plane: What happens with a military jet interception?

Simon Browning looks at standard aviation protocols after a "major diplomatic incident" on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vjvzs8

'It's harder to deal with success than losing' - Swiatek on defending French Open title

As teenager Iga Swiatek prepares to defend her French Open title just seven months after winning it, she tells BBC Sport how she's handling the pressure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3feELsd

FOX NEWS: Memorial Day: 5 things you didn't know about the holiday

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Memorial Day: 5 things you didn't know about the holiday Five interesting things to consider while we pay our respects the men and women who died serving this country. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2XuWJN1

Covid-19: Self-isolation support trial and India records 300,000 deaths

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oHHrlf

Who impressed and who fell short? Phil McNulty's club-by-club Premier League review

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty assess each Premier League club's season - and looks back at his predictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RENqLm

Laura Muir powers to 1500m victory at Gateshead Diamond League

Watch as Great Britain's Laura Muir powers to victory in the women's 1500m at the Gateshead Diamond League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/348ufwa

New world news from Time: Japan Opens Mass Vaccination Centers in Attempt to Curb COVID-19 Wave 2 Months Before Olympics

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(TOKYO) — Japan mobilized military doctors and nurses to give shots to elderly people in Tokyo and Osaka on Monday as the government desperately tries to accelerate its vaccination rollout and curb coronavirus infections just two months before hosting the Olympics. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is determined to hold the Olympics in Tokyo after a one-year delay and has made an ambitious pledge to finish vaccinating the country’s 36 million elderly people by the end of July, despite skepticism it’s possible. Worries about public safety while many Japanese remain unvaccinated have prompted growing protests and calls for canceling the Games set to start on July 23. Suga’s government has repeatedly expanded the area and duration of a virus state of emergency since late April and has made its virus-fighting measures stricter. Currently, Tokyo and 9 other areas that are home to 40% of the country’s population are under the emergency and further extension is deemed unavoidable.

Match of the Day analysis: How Liverpool sealed Champions League qualification

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Ian Wright look at Liverpool's "magnificent" form in their last 10 Premier League games that sealed Champions League qualification. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fbaZ7F

Indoor hospitality and household visits resume in NI

A Covid-19 traffic light system for foreign travel will also come into effect on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RA84fU

India records 300,000 Covid deaths as pandemic rages

India took less than a month to record its last 100,000 deaths but experts warn the toll is much higher. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hO3uFf

Ryanair plane: Western powers voice outrage at plane 'hijacking'

The EU and the US consider sanctions after Belarus forced a plane carrying a journalist to land. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QLvyyb

Arundel Castle: £1m of 'irreplaceable' artefacts stolen

"Irreplaceable" gold rosary beads carried by Mary Queen of Scots to her death were among items taken. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hOpDU3

Covid in Wales: Care home visiting restrictions eased

Guidance now allows anyone to visit but care homes and councils will still make the decision. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ubjGmB

Covid: Parts of England to trial self-isolation support

People in overcrowded homes will be offered alternative accommodation in a bid to improve compliance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yxzxzb

Former miner: Why I’m giving up my coal fire

Stan Renton and his wife Audrey, have been heating their home with coal for their entire married lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fe2lFl