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The Papers: 'Putin's inhumanity' as civilians in Ukraine killed

The papers focus on the human impact of the invasion of Ukraine, as dozens are killed in missile strikes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qZPOYcJ

Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day five

Rocket attacks hit Kharkiv while negotiators meet for talks. Here's what you need to know about day five. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qmCgRWF

'There are no dollars - I don't know what to do'

Russians are starting to feel the effect of sanctions aimed at punishing the country for invading Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nphwtCQ

Russian conductor Valery Gergiev resigns Edinburgh Festival post

Valery Gergiev, a supporter of President Putin, failed to condemn the invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XaP3zMF

Ukraine crisis: Google Maps live traffic data turned off in country

The live service has been shut down temporarily to protect users, but navigation features still work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qPfmCU4

Ukraine crisis: Ukrainians prepare to go home to fight

A growing number of Ukrainians living in Britain are headed for the front lines in their homeland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/517IKO9

Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day four

The EU is sending arms to Ukraine and banning Russian flights. Here's what you need to know after Day Four of the war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GoJaFrO

Ukraine invasion: Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert

The president blames "unfriendly" Western actions towards Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IDnEmNS

Eddie Redmayne and Lily Allen win WhatsOnStage theatre awards

The "brilliance and resilience" of British theatre is celebrated at the WhatsOnStage awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xMOKkiA

Ukraine conflict: Settled Ukrainians relatives able to come to UK

Boris Johnson tells a church congregation the UK will not "turn our backs in Ukraine's hour of need". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mGUC8I

Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to win Carabao Cup

Liverpool beat Chelsea 11-10 on penalties to win the Carabao Cup after a breathless final ended in a goalless draw at Wembley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/69oDTsg

Glasgow's homeless given free haircuts

A barber from Bearsden has been cutting the hair of homeless people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LqY1JkU

Taylor beats Catterall on controversial split decision

Scotland's Josh Taylor clings on to his status as undisputed light-welterweight world champion with a controversial split decision victory against Jack Catterall in Glasgow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IzFmsYG

Ukraine conflict: The women making Molotov cocktails to defend their city

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford visits Dnipro, where women are making Molotov cocktails to defend the city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sTkg23z

Ukraine conflict: Thousands of people try to force their way onto a train to Poland

Fergal Keane described the scenes from a packed platform, as a mother and child are caught in the crush. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s2gUWLC

Ukraine conflict: Children on their own, parents stay behind

Mothers and grandmothers lead their children into the unknown as men aged 18 - 60 must stay behind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RFXAEIG

Zelensky: The comedian president who is rising to the moment

Ukraine's president had no experience of politics when when elected in 2019, but has emerged as a convincing war leader. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WBm74Tj

Roman Abramovich gives trustees Chelsea 'stewardship'

Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich says he is "giving trustees of Chelsea's charitable foundation the stewardship and care" of the club. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4VkabgR

Ukraine conflict: UK intelligence fears ‘bloody and brutal’ war

The greater the resistance Russia faces the more severe its retaliation is likely to be, Whitehall fears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8YJTuaw

Ukraine invasion: Russia restricts access to Facebook

The platform was limited after it refused to stop fact-checking content from some Russian media outlets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CROloE2

IT problems causing BA cancellations and delays at Heathrow

BA apologises to customers for what it said had been a "very difficult week". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7dT5sa8

Birmingham pub bombings: Fight over 'confession' to Chris Mullin

West Midlands Police has launched a legal bid to force journalist Chris Mullin to reveal sources. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zjaf4H

Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day two

Fighting continues in Ukraine on the second day of Russia's invasion. Here's what you need to know. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lDHcLMT

Ukraine: Who is not on the UK sanctions list?

Some Russian individuals and companies have been sanctioned by the US but not the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hvXRHgB

Ukraine: Woman confronts armed Russian soldier

The woman angrily asks the soldier, seen holding a large machine gun, why he has come to the city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ma4qWpn

Covid: Millions of vaccine doses destroyed in England

Nearly two million were AstraZeneca shots that advisers said should not be given to younger adults. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GShaO97

Rape cases should be tried in specialist courts, says report

Watchdogs say rape victims are being failed by a system beset by delays and poor communication. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m6wBxyP

'Chaotic' youth job scheme failing to deliver, MPs say

The £1.9bn plan to get youth into work has helped fewer people than predicted, a group of MPs says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6oriq3F

Ukraine invaded: Anti-war protests in Russian cities lead to arrests

Russian police make hundreds of arrests after crowds demonstrate in support of Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s7xuI5n

The Papers: 'A dark day for Europe' as Putin invades

The papers see echoes of World War Two and its aftermath as Russia launches an assault on Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eCuh8GB

Russia invasion: Frontline Ukraine city holds breath amid attack

People in Kostyantynivka are no strangers to war, but Russia's attack has left them fearing for the future. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SfEuYVq

Ex-police officers guilty in George Floyd death

Tou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were convicted of denying George Floyd his civil rights. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vIr3VcQ

Boris Johnson wrong on jobs claim, says statistics watchdog

The UK Statistics Authority says the number of those in work is fewer than before the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nwEmd0g

Ukraine conflict: Many misleading images have been shared online

Social media users have posted false and misleading videos and images as Russia invades Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D65goQv

The Papers: 'State of emergency' and Putin goes 'full tonto'

Fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine and a jibe from the UK defence secretary lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c8qLd5l

Ukraine crisis: The Brits trying to get family out of the country

As tensions escalate, some UK citizens are desperately trying to get their families to safety. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7926Qbd

Mothers who helped uncover the biggest NHS maternity scandal

Next month, a report will be published into one of the biggest scandals in the history of the NHS - why were so many failures allowed to happen? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GxJZtPR

England score two late goals to beat Germany for first time

The Lionesses score two late goals to beat Germany on home soil for the first time in their history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LQo602X

Burnley FC football fan 'gobsmacked' by lift plea response

Burnley fan Christopher Coxhead, who has Parkinson's disease, appealed for help getting to matches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5OQhIDK

Screaming Trees frontman Mark Lanegan dies aged 57

The American singer worked with Queens of the Stone Age, Kurt Cobain and Moby. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tWfpgm

Ros Atkins on... key moments in Russia's military build-up

Ros Atkins looks at the key moments of Russia's military build-up in the Ukraine crisis so far. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J5tnpMF

Extra blood test could help spot heart-attack death risk

Testing suspected heart attack patients for the C-reactive protein could save lives, experts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZG2jiU1

Ukraine: Putin tells Russia's spy chief to speak plainly

Russian president presses Sergei Naryshkin during a meeting with top security officials. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ORhfF6q

Lost dog survives stormy days on mountains

Molly the springer spaniel is home, thanks to some ham, after going missing during Storm Franklin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ewYUOk8

Boots to sell £6 Covid tests ahead of rule change

Four-packs of lateral flow tests will be on sale for £17 from Wednesday despite free tests remaining until 1 April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bcsoxpV

Neom: What's the green truth behind a planned eco-city in the Saudi desert?

Saudi Arabia - one of the world's biggest oil producers - says it's pivoting to green energy. But will reality live up to the rhetoric? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J0Oklsb

The mobile phones you can take apart and repair yourself

Phones you repair yourself are increasingly popular, and are attracting an enthusiastic following. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VnMobgO

Ant and Dec in drag: 'This will change LGBTQ+ children's lives'

Dec's make-up artist says seeing drag on a family TV show will do wonders for LGBTQ+ representation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6dJzcWM

Nicola Sturgeon to unveil plans for living with Covid

The first minister wants to "strike the right balance" between normal life and controlling the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/orgV5vK

Ukraine crisis: UK to sanction Russia over breakaway regions decision

The UK foreign secretary says President Vladimir Putin's actions would not go "unpunished". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36SLpmC

Russia recognises Ukraine separatist regions

The move from Vladimir Putin raises fears that Russian troops could be sent into the regions in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qH8pVAg

Assisted dying: Two arrested over death of campaigner

Sharon Johnston previously told of her intention to travel to Switzerland to end her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TqmO2sD

Angel Lynn: Court to review pair's kidnap sentences

Angel Lynn suffered serious head injuries when she fell from a van after being kidnapped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p5VZcGx

The Papers: 'Queen's Covid example' as PM 'lifts virus curbs'

Monday's front pages are dominated by the news that the monarch has tested positive for coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WfCmo0h

Ukraine tensions: US sounds fresh alarm over Russia invasion fears

The secretary of state says Russia is "on the brink" of invading, amid reports of an imminent attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1R5k8Tz

Jamal Edwards, music entrepreneur and Youtube star, dies aged 31

Edwards founded SBTV, an online music platform which helped launch the careers of artists like Ed Sheeran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JV8tW1c

Home Office probes immigration contractor Mitie over racist text claims

The Home Office investigates claims racist messages were sent by immigration staff at a firm it pays. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xm7qE8

Credit Suisse denies wrongdoing after big banking data leak

A new investigation identifies thousands of foreign customers who stashed their money at the bank. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oGk825e

Missing dog Zoey reunited with owners after 12 years

Zoey went missing in 2010 when her owners went shopping but she was identified by her microchip. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TzgqMkv

Buckingham Palace eases concerns over Queen's Covid case

Reassurances about mild symptoms mark a rare opening up about the monarch's health, says our correspondent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nA7JSwf

Punjab election: Why winning won't be a cakewalk for AAP

Punjab's voters say they want accountability from political parties and not empty promises. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pSUMyQi

Storm Eunice carves deadly trail across Europe

At least 16 people have died as high winds leave homes without power and transport systems in disarray. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ny4xnYS

Miami helicopter crash: Police share footage showing swimmers metres away from site

Miami Beach Police said two of the three passengers were taken to hospital in a stable condition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DrE4Vxm

The Papers: West 'to arm' resistance, and cyber-attack warning

Developments in the rising tensions at the Ukrainian-Russian border feature on Sunday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g2InBfL

Covid isolation laws set to end in England

Boris Johnson says the virus will not "suddenly disappear" but people can now protect themselves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YUhRiMw

Ukraine: Russia plans biggest war in Europe since 1945 - Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson tells BBC that intelligence suggests Russia intends to launch an invasion encircling Kyiv. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OEicjxh

Sensational Brook stops Khan in sixth to settle bitter rivalry

Kell Brook settles bitter rivalry by defeating Amir Khan via sixth-round stoppage in Manchester grudge match. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ua8jbVY

Ukraine will not respond to provocations, Zelensky says

But President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to defend itself, amid a deadly rise in fighting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pkNRWTg

Canada protests: Police begin to make arrests at Ottawa protest

Police accuse protesters of using children as a shield between officers and the demonstration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tP01rzV

Campaigners in court win over 'woman' definition

Scottish government gender definition for public sector boards is ruled a breach of equality law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q3W7aX9

Scot Brian McBride nominated as next CBI president

Glasgow-born Brian McBride built his career in the digital and tech sectors, leading T-Mobile and Amazon in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rY8xDlZ

The Papers: 'Carnage' as '122mph storm batters Britain'

The fallout and damage wrought by Storm Eunice dominates Saturday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4U5gC09

Boris Johnson returns lockdown party questionnaire to police

Boris Johnson was one of more than 50 people to be sent the document by the Metropolitan Police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kpVg4oq

Ukraine conflict: Russia accused of creating fake crisis in breakaway region

Tensions are escalating over a breakaway region, as rebels say they have ordered people to evacuate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RQWqpKP

Drivers rescue ambulance stuck in snow on 999 call

A 10-month-old baby was being rushed to hospital with breathing difficulties when the vehicle became stuck. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cVGdsBg

Storm Dudley: Falling power line kills 13 dogs in North Yorkshire

Cuckavalda Gundogs say the animals were electrocuted when the line fell on to a kennel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YCQM9U3

Tom Daley completes 4-day homecoming challenge for Comic Relief

The Olympic gold-medallist rowed, swam, cycled and ran from London to Plymouth for charity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MVT2rmA

Elon Musk says US is trying to 'chill' his free speech

The billionaire Tesla boss says his criticism of the government has drawn "unrelenting investigation". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zX0slGP

Canada protests: Police warn protesters to leave amid plans to clear blockade

Prime Minister Trudeau is defending his decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to end the protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r2SbJPF

Rylee Foster: Liverpool goalkeeper on 'miracle' recovery after car accident

Liverpool goalkeeper Rylee Foster says she has experienced "dark" moments in her recovery from a car accident in October but has been given hope of a return to football. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JPbgE6F

Inter Milan 0-2 Liverpool: Reds score two late goals to take control of last-16 tie

Liverpool take a huge step towards the Champions League quarter-finals after scoring two late goals against Inter Milan in the San Siro Stadium. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ufiWIlP

Covid: Austria and Germany decide to ease rules

Both countries have pushed for compulsory vaccinations but now decide to lift restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z6SZfpJ

Brazil: Torrential rain triggers deadly mudslides in Brazil

Landslides and flash flooding have left a trail of destruction and many dead in Petrópolis, Brazil. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CPwxbYD

Batman scene funeral for Only Fools and Horses fan in Essex

An Only Fools and Horses-themed funeral with its famous Batman scene is held for a fan of the show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z9nCGfD

Prince Andrew's statement seems to contradict answers he gave me - Emily Maitlis

The BBC Newsnight presenter compares Prince Andrew's latest statement with the defence he offered in their 2019 interview. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MJy1BIk

Irish Sea pipe leak spills 500 barrels of oil into sea

It's equivalent to just under 80,000 litres of oil, but it's expected none will reach Welsh shores. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EP6d2Yt

Jury rules against Sarah Palin in New York Times libel lawsuit

Ms Palin failed to prove that the NY Times ruined her reputation by linking her to a deadly shooting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BDMU3L6

Grenfell Tower: Earlier cladding fire test was 'catastrophic failure'

Fire tests on cladding similar to Grenfell Tower's resulted in 20m flames, an inquiry hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0K2D9Ld

Basic income: Wales pilot offers £1,600 a month to care leavers

The Welsh government's three-year basic income experiment will be aimed at 18-year-olds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QWCbKkY

Is there any way back for Prince Andrew?

After striking a deal with Virginia Giuffre will there be any future public role for Prince Andrew? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3umkRr1

Rust shooting: Lawsuit alleges Baldwin 'recklessly shot' Hutchins

Halyna Hutchins died on the set of Rust after a gun actor Alec Baldwin was holding discharged. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eIEuvmJ

Undercover footage reveals evidence of animal abuse on farm

Footage shared with BBC Panorama reveals cows being hit and kicked on a large dairy farm in Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JTWy85F

Flock of blackbirds drops dead mid-flight in Mexico

Video shows close to 100 yellow-headed blackbirds falling from the sky mid-flight in northern Mexico. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e9bLvZg

Met Police: Some officers are racist, professional standards chief admits

Bas Javid pledges to remove racist staff, but some black officers say the issue is getting worse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KQXl9HD

Canada threatens to freeze protesters' bank accounts

Canada's prime minister says police will also be given "more tools" to imprison or fine demonstrators. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/86K2Ayr

Ukraine crisis: Biden and Johnson say still hope for diplomatic agreement

The US and UK leaders shared a call after Russia too suggested a diplomatic solution was still possible. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/82HPDEZ

New powers proposed to end unsafe cladding scandal

Developers who refuse to pay to remove dangerous cladding will be punished, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tgPUARZ

Milton Keynes: Teenager charged with murder of 16-year-old

Ahmednur Nur, 16, was fatally stabbed near Milton Keynes College on Friday afternoon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ultr6jP

Ukraine: Social media videos show Russian military equipment on the move near border

Social media clips show military vehicles on the move - despite Russia's denials of an attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PF8KCmG

Couple married for 91 years and still in love

Yemeni Jews Shama’a and Zechariah married young and survived extreme poverty and persecution together. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B3rMCwc

Goodbye Turkey, hello Türkiye

Why is Turkey is rebranding its internationally recognised name as “Türkiye”? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2vCD8xY

Bionic eye tech aims to help blind people see

Several firms are working on artificial eye tech that incorporates wireless, embedded sensors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q73YUat

University strikes: Will lectures be cancelled?

A wave of strikes over the next three weeks could affect more than a million students, unions say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XBUk6Jj

Cuba's first gay hotel reopens as human rights deteriorate

Cuba reopens its first LGBTQ hotel, but can tourists ignore the country's poor human rights record? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XU5kaSF

The Papers: 'Final push' to avert Ukraine invasion

Ukraine developments still dominate the front pages, with civilians pictured training for combat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vUcXOaC

Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia within 48 hours to discuss build-up

Ukraine accuses Russia of ignoring requests to explain its troop build-up, and calls for a meeting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OIuoh4p

Match of the Day: Jermaine Jenas and Danny Murphy look at Man Utd's "shambolic" work rate against Southampton

Match of the Day's Jermaine Jenas and Danny Murphy examine how Manchester United's "shambolic" work rate cost them against Southampton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dPsVrEc

'I want someone else to be charged and jailed like I was'

Former sub-postmasters hope for "justice" as statutory inquiry into scandal starts hearing evidence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s7ONr5w

The Papers: Russia's 'false flag' plot, and a 'whiff of Munich'

Sunday's papers continue to report on concerns that Moscow is preparing to invade Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6vwDmaZ

Hackney Wick: Collapse of bar floor injures 13

Three people are seriously hurt and 10 more have minor injuries in the east London incident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FVLx792

France survive Ireland fightback to maintain unbeaten start

France cement their position as Six Nations favourites by holding off Ireland in a pulsating heavyweight encounter at the Stade de France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5gideMN

Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras (aet): Kai Havertz winner secures Club World Cup for Blues

Chelsea are crowned Club World Cup champions after an extra-time victory against Brazilian club Palmeiras in Abu Dhabi. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tVz2uq1

How Ouka the dog started flying on a paraglider

Ouka the dog and his owner Shams can be seen flying in the French Alps. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vGr5PxM

Boris Johnson sent Downing Street lockdown party questionnaire by police

Boris Johnson has received a questionnaire from police as part of the inquiry into lockdown parties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VDz8QxB

Kanye wants Billie Eilish to say sorry or he'll pull out of Coachella

The rapper wants her to apologise for crowd safety comments he thinks are aimed at Travis Scott. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xWJM8Bp

Ukraine tensions: Russia invasion could begin any day, US warns

The White House says Moscow now has the troops in place to invade Ukraine "at any time". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5Rc0eLA

Cost of pasta and tinned tomatoes jumps as shop prices rise

Research for the BBC suggests the price of 15 food staples across four supermarkets has risen 8% in a year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JZRPnLH

Amazon deforestation: Record high destruction of trees in January

An area of trees more than seven times the size of Manhattan, New York was destroyed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p6I0yA9

Durham Police call handlers save woman in Canada

The woman in Durham, Canada, had typed "I need help, he is in the house" before falling silent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1DyPOGo

Saints beat Catalans in Super League season opener

Defending champions St Helens fight back to beat 12-man Catalans Dragons in the 2022 Super League season opener. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BN4YJ6q

Inventing Anna: The Netflix show versus reality

A new TV series tells the story of 'fake heiress' Anna Sorokin, as the real-life drama continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8LDQRXO

Ancient chalk sculpture is 'most important prehistoric art'

A 5,000-year-old chalk sculpture of a "talismans drum" is hailed as a "significant find". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ubP0HM9

Dame Cressida Dick: Crises and controversies of Met chief

The Met chief previously ignored numerous calls for her resignation - what was the final nail in the coffin? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hXnGepc

Apple moves to stop AirTag tracking misuse

The company will introduce a range of measures, after concerns AirTags were being used by stalkers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C41DqUE

Met Police chief Cressida Dick to step down

The head of London’s force quits in the wake of a series of controversies involving the organisation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xuPgF8n

I feared drinking could kill me - Rooney

Wayne Rooney speaks to BBC Breakfast about his struggles with alcohol and mental health issues before the release of his new documentary 'Rooney' on Amazon Prime Video. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yx3zIFq

Trudeau slams 'unacceptable' protests as police warn truckers

"It has to stop," the Canadian PM says of the two-week protests against coronavirus restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z4vwIXT

Ukraine crisis: PM urges Nato allies not to compromise principles

Boris Johnson says Nato must draw "lines in the snow" as he pledges support for eastern states. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DkJsSPt

Neanderthal extinction not caused by brutal wipe out

New fossils challenge ideas that modern humans wiped out Neanderthals after arriving from Africa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P1wvBnz

Ambassador Bridge protest: Truckers block vital Canada-US border crossing

Business associations warn that the closure of the Ambassador Bridge threatens the US and Canadian economies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LjE1dch

Brit Awards 2022: Stars hit the red carpet

Anne-Marie was the second performance of the night at this year's Brit Awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wXKg9Ue

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby criticises delay in removing slavery plaque

The Archbishop of Canterbury asks why a memorial to a slavery financier is taking so long to come down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SFLXAwP

Record-high seizure of $5bn in stolen Bitcoin

Two suspects allegedly conspired to launder the money after it was stolen by a hacker in 2016. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hVmUkwd

Rodriguez strike denies Man Utd as bottom club Burnley claim battling draw

Manchester United are left frustrated as Jay Rodriguez's second-half goal sees bottom club Burnley claim a battling draw at Turf Moor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f5XCGJM

Brit Awards 2022: The head-turning outfits on the red carpet

Many stars opted to wear a black cut-out dress but there were still plenty of pops of red carpet colour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RChu1ly

Future Queen Camilla makes her first public trip since Consort title revealed

This is the Duchess of Cornwall's first public appearance since the Queen revealed her future title. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/exqwP45

The people fighting price rises by trying to buy nothing

A surge of interest in Buy Nothing groups is a sign buyers are hunting for new ways to avoid inflation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TKjngZe

The Papers: Starmer flees from mob and Kate reads bedtime book

Protesters surrounding the Labour leader near Parliament make many of Tuesday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xt4K3EC

Peterhead focus of international hunt for £13m masterpiece

Paolo Veronese painted The Pool of Bethesda in the 16th Century and it was last known to be in Peterhead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wf5gr86

Levi Bellfield confession to Lin and Megan Russell murders to be analysed

Murderer Levi Bellfield's claims he also killed Lin Russell and her daughter Megan will be examined. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r3zPBM9

Jimmy Carr: Pressure grows over comedy routine but what do the fans think?

The Traveller Movement is writing an open letter to the streaming service, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/936rOMi

Keir Starmer: Two arrested after protesters surround Labour leader

Police and protesters clash after the Labour leader is heckled by demonstrators at Westminster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ve9lxRH

Rudimental: Leon Locksmith Rolle writes book of tips for teens

Rudimental's Locksmith tours the youth club he credits with keeping him safe as he tries to give teens a helping hand with a new book. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S9Y4Wuy

Tonga: How an Internet blackout left many desperate for money

The breakdown cut off a vital source of funds to Tongans at a time when they needed it most. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/51Cqjle

Lata Mangeshkar: Shankar Mahadevan remembers India's 'musical Koh-i-Noor'

Lata Mangeshkar's voice has been a constant in the lives of Indians, Shankar Mahadevan told the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/djL21MR

The airport tech helping to prevent delayed flights

Surveillance software and face ID systems can speed up airports, but at what cost? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xeldwM

When did young Elizabeth realise that one day she would become Queen?

As the Queen marks 70 years on the throne, historian Robert Lacey asks how prepared she was for her destiny. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0FwvCad

Freedom Convoy: Ottawa declares emergency over trucker Covid rules protests

The Canadian capital's mayor says the city is out of control, with more protesters than police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rwn9Xlq

Newspaper headlines: PM in crisis and NHS rescue plan delays

More on the goings-on in Downing Street and the NHS backlog are among a mix of stories in the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AZUXdq2

Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations on penalties

Sadio Mane nets the winning spot-kick as Senegal beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to clinch their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iVog92K

Ukraine crisis: Macron says a deal to avoid war is within reach

France's leader calls for a "new balance" to protect European states while affording Russia respect. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FGx6WuV

Newspaper headlines: Queen Camilla and PM's survival plan

The Queen features on all of Sunday's front pages as she marks 70 years since acceding to the throne. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/emG0PDF

'Agony for Kidderminster' - late West Ham goals deny possibly biggest ever FA Cup shock

"So cruel" as Kidderminster were denied possibly the greatest FA Cup shock ever by a late West Ham goal. Twice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mJXdOPn

Six Nations 2022: Scotland 20-17 England - late penalty try helps hosts retain Calcutta Cup

Scotland secure successive Calcutta Cup wins after a dramatic late penalty try helps them claim a nerve-shredding Six Nations victory over England at Murrayfield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L0aeoyD

Northern Lights photographed off Norfolk coast by aurora hunters

The Aurora Borealis makes a rare appearance off the Norfolk coast, delighting photographers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PvKFZwm

Six Nations 2022: Scotland beat England 20-17 to retain Calcutta Cup

Watch highlights as Scotland claim a nerve-shredding Six Nations victory over England to secure successive Calcutta Cup wins for the first time since 1984. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zc5Whvn

Jimmy Carr sparks fury with Holocaust routine in Netflix special

The comedian is described as "truly disturbing" for a segment of his latest Netflix stand-up special. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l35WLIJ

Huge bank of dead fish spotted off French Atlantic coast

France's fisheries minister calls for an inquiry after a trawler spills more than 100,000 blue whiting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v3Zw5V2

Jacob Rees-Mogg urged to correct morning after pill remark

A Labour MP accuses the minister of perpetuating a "harmful clinical falsehood" about the drug. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qyGLzCJ

Michael Avenatti: Stormy Daniels' ex-lawyer found guilty

Michael Avenatti stole almost $300,000 from client he represented in case against Donald Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rGERw3U

Transport for London: Funding deal extended by a fortnight

Unions have warned London's public transport will grind to a halt without a long-term financial plan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vVcqMem

US couple sue clinic after DNA kit reveals fertility mix-up

A US couple is suing after discovering that their daughter is not biologically related to her father. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fLpdVqs

Six Nations: Scotland's great expectations against England as hope of impending joy met with suspicion

The day that hope lived, or the day that hope died? Scotland's Six Nations great expectations against England are met with suspicion, writes Tom English. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k83UuyP

The Papers: 'Meltdown' in No 10 and living standards crisis

The resignation of key aides to the PM and the spiking cost of living dominate Friday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ItBFvOC

'Bankrupt' Tommy Robinson faces High Court questioning over finances

A judge orders the English Defence League founder to court to answer questions on his finances. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/za8uxWR

IS chief al-Qurayshi: Why getting him mattered so much to the US

The operation which killed the head of the extremist group was unusually high-risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wi97mp2Fj

Jeff Bezos' superyacht will see historic bridge dismantled

Rotterdam says the world's richest man will foot the bill to remove part of the historic bridge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6g7CtBhmJ

Falsely accused ex-MP Proctor makes complaint against VIP inquiry officer

Harvey Proctor says a former senior Met Police officer's role in the probe amounted to misconduct. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rfcIWNXp8

The Papers: Energy prices 'agony' and council tax cut plans

Chancellor Rishi Sunak's plan to ease sharply rising energy bills feature in a number of papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dEBg0QGTK

London mayor puts Met commissioner Dame Cressida Dick on notice

Sadiq Khan's spokesperson said he told Dame Cressida Dick Londoners would not "put up with this". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tcnf7iKea

Pret raises the price of its coffee subscription by 25%

Some customers say the 25% rise is too steep but Pret says its costs are rising sharply. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2jAIJUtT3

The families fighting to shut down suicide websites

The Samaritans charity says the government’s new online safety bill “isn’t fit for purpose”. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SkGMa8dpR

CNN's Jeff Zucker resigns over undisclosed relationship

The network president told staff he was "wrong" to not report the consensual relationship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vkiRtyhKA

Guinea-Bissau: Many dead after coup attempt, president says

Gunmen are said to have detained the president but he says the situation is now under control. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oYR3plQwh

First airing for news bulletin The Catch Up as BBC Three returns

BBC Three has returned as a fully-fledged TV channel, six years after it moved online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LIfeUhYFc

UK weather: Why January 2022 was a record breaker

The start of the year has bucked trends and brought extreme conditions from warmth and sunshine to low rainfall, cloud and storms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p1UFCuMjI

Ukraine tensions: Putin accuses US of using Ukraine as tool against Russia

Russia's president makes a stinging attack on the US and Nato as tension continues over Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RwnC94Lrs

Covid-19: Government writes off £8.7bn of pandemic PPE

No 10 says it stands by the decision to buy the kit, arguing 97% was suitable for use by the NHS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ctMg5kdh0

Ex-teacher Hannah Lowe's sonnets about students win Costa Book of the Year

The Kids, a collection of modern sonnets by Hannah Lowe, is named the Costa Book of the Year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/x2TFOYaWb

Angel Lynn: 'The fact that she's alive is hope'

Angel Lynn suffered life changing injuries after being kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/81fNevwYz