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Danish mink cull: PM Frederiksen and officials heavily criticised

Mette Frederiksen is found to have misled the public while officials are accused of misconduct. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eljBUVL

A Nato summit in Madrid for hawks

The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to Nato leaders during the first summit since Russia invaded Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JAMRrbE

Europe heatwave breaks multiple June records

An oppressive heatwave has broken temperature records from the Arctic Circle to North Africa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1lL4h6W

TV ad breaks could get longer as rules are reviewed

The frequency of advertising breaks will be reviewed by Ofcom, which says it will consult viewers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4tQwT7L

Nadine Dorries: Culture secretary confuses rugby codes in speech at Rugby League World Cup event

Culture secretary Nadine Dorries confuses the two rugby codes in a speech at a Rugby League World Cup event in St Helens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VnjaWGS

Bulb boss Hayden Wood to step down from collapsed energy firm

Hayden Wood had stayed on with a £250,000 salary after the government put the company into administration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9eOsyoc

Google sign-up a 'fast track to surveillance', consumer groups say

Ten European consumer organisations join forces to launch complaints to privacy and data regulators from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/igCtW0Y

The Papers: 'A new Iron Curtain' and '100m for the Royals?'

More Nato troops in eastern Europe and a £15m rise in the Royal Family's grant feature in the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KOhPUwj

Heathrow Airport announces more flight cancellations

The cancellations are because more passengers are expected at the airport than it can cope with. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AfDj6vQ

Ukraine war: US to ramp up military presence across Europe

President Biden announces a strengthening by "land, air and sea" over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k52mYO1

FOX NEWS: Obama, Kaine warn Democrats not to get cocky about election

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Obama, Kaine warn Democrats not to get cocky about election Top Dems try to temper expectations via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/GtlZ35E

R. Kelly given 30 years in jail for sex abuse

The singer was found to have used his celebrity status to sexually abuse children and women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ftLVDZq

Wales' population hits new high but growth is lowest

Seven areas of Wales saw falls in population, as the first Census 2021 results are revealed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zypxQeO

Nato veto lifted and more false claims - today's Ukraine round-up

Finland and Sweden to join the alliance as footage shows civilians running for their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KLUnJ9S

Deborah James ‘taught us how to live and how to die’

Friends and colleagues pay tribute to podcast host Dame Deborah James, who has died at the age of 40. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vmhcoTl

Ghislaine Maxwell: What sentencing means to women she preyed on

Epstein victim Annie Farmer says Maxwell's sentence will help bring some sense of justice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vNrSDQU

Scottish independence: Will there be a second referendum?

Nicola Sturgeon wants to hold a second referendum next year, so is another vote now inevitable? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t5H1Bh6

Harry Gration: Looking back on a life in front of the camera

We look back over the career and life of BBC Look North's Harry Gration from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Oh89qW0

Wales basic income: Pilot will give care leavers £19,000 a year

More than 500 people leaving care in Wales will be offered £1,600 a month for two years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qY90aUi

Phil Shiner: Former lawyer denies fraud over Iraq war claims

Phil Shiner pleads not guilty to three charges linked to claims made against British troops. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/boCvOhQ

Ukraine war round-up: Shopping mall attack and stolen grain

A missile attack kills at least 11 in the city of Kremenchuk, and Russia is accused of stealing grain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p8SM1mN

England v New Zealand: Ben Stokes says approach 'sends message' to county players

England captain Ben Stokes says a county player's method rather than average "will be on the selectors' minds" when picking future Test squads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iQUYVIj

England v New Zealand: Jack Leach says it is 'very special' to play under Ben Stokes

Spinner Jack Leach says it is "very special" to be part of England's thrilling new Test era under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QMIoHuN

Will electric motorbike sales take-off across Asia?

Soaring petrol prices could speed up the transition to electric much faster than expected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9LSHIVe

Birmingham explosion: House destroyed and others damaged

Casualties are reported after the blast in Birmingham but the extent of injuries is not yet known. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JIuhXQo

Kendrick Lamar makes powerful Glastonbury debut

The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper stages a spectacular show as the festival's closing headliner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K5nUGeA

NI Protocol: MPs to vote on plans to ditch parts of Brexit deal

The UK government wants to change the NI Protocol but the EU says this would break international law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ClVbq8F

Colombia: Scores injured as bullfight stand collapses

About 70 people are injured after a wooden stand fell, local media report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yx4MI9m

Rowers rescued after hitting bad weather on Irish Sea

UK coastguard footage shows the rescue of the five-strong crew by an RNLI craft. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wtk5dDj

G7 face battle for unity as cost of Ukraine war mounts

The Russian war against Ukraine will inevitably dominate the summit of G7 nations in Bavaria. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3caFs0h

Glastonbury fans sing Happy Birthday to Paul McCartney

The rock star is playing the festival's Pyramid stage for nearly three hours, a week after his 80th birthday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d5ECBI7

Russia promises Belarus Iskander-M nuclear-capable missiles

The Iskander-M systems can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads, with a range of up to 500 km. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QTtdCKB

The Papers: 'Crackdown on unions' and PM plans for third term

The papers lead with strike action warnings and Tory MPs slam Boris Johnson's "delusional" behaviour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FqAMSxk

Roe v Wade: Protesters tear-gassed outside Arizona State Capitol

A video uploaded to social media shows police shooting tear gas into crowds of protesters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/StHxW9V

Dozens die trying to cross into Spanish enclave of Melilla

A huge crowd of migrants storm a fence into Melilla in North Africa, with 23 killed and many injured. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/otBijOY

In pictures: Glastonbury 2022

Thousands of people are attending the event which has returned for the first time in three years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Gf3bBAO

The Papers: Tories tell PM 'go now' and 'US bans abortion'

The papers lead with Boris Johnson being urged to quit and Roe v Wade being overturned in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DYQcef7

Congress passes first gun control bill in decades

The landmark bipartisan bill now heads to President Joe Biden's desk to be signed into law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Em04ciL

LGBT awards: Adele Roberts named role model of the year

The Radio 1 presenter receives "role model" award for opening up the conversation around bowel cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c27F38q

Liverpool Beatles-themed hotel to share 'lost' Lennon interview tape

The tape recording, made in 1964 by a Hull student, fetched £3,100 at auction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Djm5JBi

Barry Manilow surprises punters at Romsley country pub

The Copacabana and Mandy singer lunched at The Swallows Nest pub in Romsley on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GtorlPi

Paul McCartney's Glastonbury warm-up gig instant sell-out

Tickets to see the former Beatle at the Cheese and Grain in Frome on Friday sold out within minutes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/735CTux

Ukraine war round-up: A harrowing trial and EU breakthrough

A Russian soldier is tried in his absence for rape and Ukraine moves closer to EU membership. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cRU85Yp

FOX NEWS: Olympic swimmer James Feigen appears in Rio court overnight

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Olympic swimmer James Feigen appears in Rio court overnight Former prosecutor Elliot Felig weighs in via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/paKkYrA

FOX NEWS: Gen. Keane: US policy in Syria an 'abject failure'

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Gen. Keane: US policy in Syria an 'abject failure' Retired four-star general slams Obama administration for not taking action against Assad after establishing 'red lines' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/69OpNFx

FOX NEWS: Child's face shows horror of ceaseless war in Syria

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Child's face shows horror of ceaseless war in Syria Haunting images of young boy rescued after air strike hit family's home in Aleppo, Syrian civil war all he's known via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/jOJZY6s

FOX NEWS: Heartbreaking video of young Syrian airstrike survivor

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Heartbreaking video of young Syrian airstrike survivor 5-year-old sits alone in ambulance after being pulled from rubble in Aleppo via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/AjqltZ6

FOX NEWS: Gorka: The war is real and the war is here

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Gorka: The war is real and the war is here 'Defeating Jihad' author Dr. Sebastian Gorka joins Donald Trump for a 'Hannity' town hall on terror via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/xMV6v9g

FOX NEWS: Report: US nuclear weapons in Turkey at risk of seizure

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Report: US nuclear weapons in Turkey at risk of seizure Failed coup and arrest of air base commander raises concerns about nukes via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/pG2kjRD

Twitter tests 'notes' feature with 2,500 word limit

The trial will let some users share "notes" beyond the normal 280-character limit for posts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/myWXxRw

Kaliningrad row: Lithuania accuses Russia of lying about rail 'blockade'

The prime minister says talk of a blockade is untrue and a tiny amount of goods are affected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DnQwUKC

Johnson hints that new coal mine for Cumbria will get go-ahead

The government faces a huge decision over what to do in Cumbria, amid employment and climate concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XLnAwlo

Kaliningrad row: 'Sanctions have brought my factory to a standstill'

Sanctions leave Russia's exclave on the EU's borders struggling to trade. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hReTxJ7

FOX NEWS: Horrific collision: Car completely crushed by cement truck

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Horrific collision: Car completely crushed by cement truck Couple in China miraculously survive accident caught on surveillance camera via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/nJCd4ZU

Escape from besieged city and refugee camp in Wales - Ukraine round-up

Civilians take their last chance to escape Lysychansk, and a centre for 60 Ukrainian families in Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NfjXSLm

'The barriers to entry have gone - go for it now'

CEO Secrets: Tej Lalvani, boss of Vitabiotics and former Dragons' Den star, shares his advice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m7uTXtb

Ice cream and amusements at the seaside

Jon Pountney's photographs of the Welsh seaside resorts on show in Cardiff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b9csay8

Disabled fans treated like animals, hearing told

Liverpool supporters accuse the French interior minister of lying about the behaviour of English fans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WCvSlVO

Capitol riot hearing: Poll officials detail Trump voters' death threats

An Arizona official describes how the statehouse was overwhelmed with threats and insults. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-61889593?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Ukraine round-up: Medal sale millions to help refugees, and Ben Stiller visits Zelensky

A Russian journalist raises millions selling his Nobel medal, and a Hollywood actor visits Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/onxSqV7

Bangladesh: Deadly floods leave millions displaced

At least 32 people have been killed following heavy downpours that triggered flooding in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WIETqrN

Newspaper headlines: Britain 'runs into buffers' as PM 'inflames' rail dispute

The biggest rail strike in 30 years, which starts on Tuesday, leads nearly all the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Koja9L0

Prince William turns 40: Birthday photos show duke's priorities

As he turns 40, the duke conveys his focus on issues like homelessness and the environment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iaN0flC

Rail strikes: Parties struggle to deal with the politics of pain

Strikes and inflation create major headaches for both the Conservatives and Labour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VA2HMh0

Ryan Giggs resigns as Wales manager

Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs announces he has resigned as Wales manager. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zF0hia8

Ros Atkins on… Why rail strikes are happening

Ros Atkins examines why a dispute between the RMT union and employers has led to strike action. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sdeP3Qo

Israel heading to polls as coalition moves to dissolve parliament

Yair Lapid is set to take over as prime minister in the coming days with fresh elections expected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FlCANre

The secret to saving mountain gorillas

Justin Rowlatt finds out what gorilla conservation can teach us about protecting other species. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vqeYji5

Patrice Lumumba: Why a tooth is all that remains of the Congolese hero

All that remains of Congo's murdered leader Patrice Lumumba is being handed to his family in Brussels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5DZRz6K

Newspaper headlines: 'Network derailed' and 'summer of discontent'

The biggest rail strike in 30 years, which starts on Tuesday, leads nearly all the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KMcrCxT

Eight suspects linked to Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira deaths

Three suspects have already been arrested by police in connection with the murders of the two men. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TvSzsHt

Train strikes: Dispute still resolvable, says industry boss

More talks between management and unions are expected on Monday - the day before strikes begin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pRSFvdC

Emmanuel Macron a chastened and greatly weakened leader

The parliamentary elections' results confirm the French leader's second term will not be an easy ride. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oHmfAGU

Ukraine to ban music by some Russians in media and public spaces

Ukraine's parliament also voted to ban the import of books from Russia and Belarus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6xLhAGg

Newspaper headlines: New strike 'chaos' and Johnson warns of long war

Next week's looming rail strikes of 40,000 workers make several headlines on Sunday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1lZ5v9F

Dame Kelly Holmes shares relief at coming out as gay

The athlete says she's going to "explode with excitement" as she gets rid of fear around her sexuality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SnZYh5o

Rail strikes will punish innocent people, transport secretary warns

But union leaders blame politicians for failing to stop the strikes, which will begin on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C0WuN2D

Ukraine war: Zelensky visits front-line cities of Mykolaiv and Odesa

Ukraine's president makes a rare trip outside the capital to visit bomb-damaged Mykolaiv and Odesa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kK4uBQI

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira were shot with hunting ammunition, say police

A third suspect has been arrested after the deaths of Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GSxvCFq

Staines air crash: Memorial held for one of UK's worst air crashes

The event marking 50 years since the Staines crash, in which 118 people died, was held on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qP7cIHu

Europe heatwave: Outdoor events banned in parts of France

France forced to import electricity as air-conditioners and fans switched on for record heatwave. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aYRIyQM

Newspaper headlines: Big wage rises 'risky' and 'tell dad you love him'

Several stories lead Saturday's front pages, but the cost-of-living crisis continues to dominate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PKG1agL

Heathrow Terminal 2 baggage piles up after malfunction

Passengers post pictures on social media as piles of luggage fill the airport's Terminal 2. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ba5V8XJ

Remains of UK journalist Phillips identified in Brazil

UK journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira went missing in the Amazon on 5 June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hjd15Sw

Labour's Starmer and Rayner return police questionnaire over lockdown drink

The Labour leader and his deputy attended a gathering in an MP's office during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ywp51oL

FOX NEWS: Horrific collision: Car completely crushed by cement truck

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Horrific collision: Car completely crushed by cement truck Couple in China miraculously survive accident caught on surveillance camera via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/ZByjEVW

Russian GRU spy tried to infiltrate International Criminal Court

The man used a fake name and pretended to be Brazilian, but security officials say he is a deep-cover spy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DoU2HCi

Kim Kardashian: Marilyn Monroe's gown not damaged, Ripley's claims

A "calculated risk" was made to let Kim Kardashian wear the iconic gown to the Met Gala, museum says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BIocUs4

Powerful 'smoke twister' spotted in Arizona

The twister formed from smoke from the Pipeline Fire in Flagstaff, Arizona. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f45HDpJ

England 3-0 Belgium: Chloe Kelly impresses on Lionesses return in victory

Chloe Kelly marks her return to the international stage with an impressive performance as England begin their final preparations for Euro 2022 with victory over Belgium. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EzCGB9d

Whyte Review: ‘This was child abuse’ - gymnasts react to 'damning' report

A "damning" report detailing mistreatment of gymnasts in Britain shows that "child abuse" of athletes was taking place, says a former gymnast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Zvn6T2B

US Open 2022: Rory McIlroy shares early lead with England's Callum Tarren

Rory McIlroy makes a strong start to the US Open to join unheralded Englishman Callum Tarren, Sweden's David Lingmerth and American Joel Dahmen in the lead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A2uxSJ6

Driver fined £1,100 for passing cyclist in Bridgend too closely

The motorist says the prosecution for failing to allow enough room has cost him about £4,500. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6fi9Ud4

FOX NEWS: Analyzing the coverage of the George Soros hack

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Analyzing the coverage of the George Soros hack Bernie Goldberg weighs in on the media's reporting of the Democratic donor on 'The O'Reilly Factor' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/wLMal4t

Nick Kyrgios smashes racquet and argues with umpire in win over Stefanos Tsitsipas

Nick Kyrgios beats world number six Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Halle Open - with the Australian smashing his racquet and arguing with the umpire during the match. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TI9cLnY

Dean Henderson: Nottingham Forest open talks with Manchester United over loan deal for England goalkeeper

Nottingham Forest open talks with Manchester United over a potential loan deal for England goalkeeper Dean Henderson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/elf6nxr

FOX NEWS: Obama, Kaine warn Democrats not to get cocky about election

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Obama, Kaine warn Democrats not to get cocky about election Top Dems try to temper expectations via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/rhn4ufz

Dog health: Don't buy a bulldog until breed is reshaped, vets plead

A study finds the English bulldog has double the health risks of other dogs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PTc8S9s

The papers: 'Rwandan air farce' as court grounds asylum jet

The front pages focus on the dramatic last-minute halting of the government's deportation flight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SRxZGiQ

Chris Mason on where the Rwanda flight setback leaves ministers

The government seems determined to press ahead with its plans despite last-minute legal interventions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZjutIln

Rwanda asylum flight cancelled after legal action

Up to seven people had been expected to be removed to the east African country on Tuesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gcm2CEG

Brittney Griner: Russia extends WNBA star's detention again

The US state department says Brittney Griner should not be held "for a single day longer". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zQCgBqc

Pakistan tea: People urged to drink fewer cups every day

Reducing consumption by one to two cups every day would help the economy, a senior minister says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T4O5Had

Rwanda asylum plan: Last-minute legal battle over flight

The European Court of Human Rights blocks the removal of one of seven passengers from Tuesday's flight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aQMFrdk

Ros Atkins on… The Rwanda asylum seekers plan

Ros Atkins looks at the government’s controversial plan to fly some illegal arrivals to Rwanda. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tfqrLyO

Ghostbusters fan wish comes true on Leeds library ghoul hunt

George, eight, spent the day chasing ghosts around Leeds Central Library. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JpcAK3C

Yellowstone peak rename honours Native Americans

The previous name for the mountain honoured a US explorer who massacred native people in the region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EQXeLDs

FOX NEWS: Coach fired for praying speaks out after filing lawsuit

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Coach fired for praying speaks out after filing lawsuit Coach Joe Kennedy goes on 'The Kelly File' to explain why he took legal action against the school district via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/yHdfn2z

Ukraine war round-up: City cut off and a story of escape

All bridges to a key city are destroyed and one woman tells of her escape to England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/inOzoRp

Queen Elizabeth II becomes second-longest serving monarch

In two years, she would overtake Louis XIV of France who reigned for more than 72 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l06jRgE

Tony Blair to join Queen's highest chivalry order at Windsor ceremony

The Duchess of Cornwall and Baroness Amos will also be installed in the royal Order of the Garter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NQfGnjr

Catholic Church sexual abuse survivor wants Pope Francis to listen

Mark Murray suffered repeated sexual abuse as a child while at a Catholic priest training school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y7nKodL

Phil Bennett: Legendary Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half dies aged 73

Legendary Wales, British and Irish Lions and Llanelli fly-half Phil Bennett has died at the age of 73. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CLfFBbk

Man found in car at bottom of cliffs in Cornwall

Police say a body is recovered after a vehicle is found at the bottom of Pendeen cliff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d6T9l7k

Obituary: Phil Bennett elevated rugby to an art form

Phil Bennett, the legendary Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half who elevated rugby union to an art form, dies at the age of 73. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hFcmLk0

England 0-0 Italy: Is Three Lions' lack of goals becoming a problem?

As England fail to score from open play for a third successive game, do the Three Lions have problems in attack? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3azjJKO

LIV Golf Invitational: Charl Schwartzel wins first event as Patrick Reed joins rebels

Former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel pockets $4.75m (£3.86m) with a one-stroke victory at the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational event in Hertfordshire from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xSXylj9

England 0-0 Italy: Three Lions' winless run continues

England's winless run continues as they are held to a draw by Italy in a Nations League game played behind closed doors at Molineux. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jQI8TmG

Ayelsbury theatre paintings capture effect of Covid-19

An artist’s commissions throughout the pandemic capture an"industry on its knees" but also "hope". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dWUlCei

Manchester stabbing: Jakub Szymanski named as 15-year-old victim

Police name a teenager boy who was killed in a stabbing in the Miles Platting area of Manchester. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dGaAqDH

Cristiano Ronaldo: US judge dismisses rape lawsuit

The case against the footballer was thrown out because the accuser's lawyer relied on stolen records. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z3Aqlro

The Papers: Charles 'attacks' Rwanda plan, and sugar tax snub

Claims the Prince of Wales has criticised the UK scheme to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda makes headlines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QNaXJZ5

FOX NEWS: Obama, Kaine warn Democrats not to get cocky about election

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Obama, Kaine warn Democrats not to get cocky about election Top Dems try to temper expectations via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/yvTWH4K

Texas school shooting: Uvalde school police chief defends mass shooting response

The Uvalde school police chief told the Texas Tribune that officers responded without hesitation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SdlkV6f

Airports told to stop failing disabled passengers

Some flyers have been left waiting hours for help getting off planes, the UK regulator says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FbJkwmM

Putin and Peter the Great: Russian leader likens himself to 18th Century tsar

With a nod to history, Putin now feels bold enough to admit that his operation is an occupation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EDmB5OU

Ukraine round-up: Mariupol cholera warning and Russian McDonald's logo unveiled

There are warnings that conditions in the ruined city could lead to outbreaks of cholera. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zchw3Qb

Fuel prices: London petrol station sells diesel at nearly £2.50 a litre

Motoring group the RAC says the station has one of the highest prices for fuel in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kWR2rSm

Julee Cruise: Twin Peaks creator David Lynch pays tribute to 'great singer'

Director David Lynch remembers Cruise as "a great musician, a great singer and a great human being". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q5lCJvU

Chris Mason: Boris Johnson faces political and economic gales

Can the prime minister tackle the rising cost of living while grappling with challenges to his leadership? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sd8gFHk

PGA bans overshadow LIV's big day as rapid change shakes golf's core

The PGA Tour's decision to ban its members who are playing in LIV Golf's first event near London is the latest twist in the saga that is rocking the game of golf. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lVgFhaL

Nations League: Deflating defeat in Kosovo continues winless Northern Ireland's misery

There seems to be no end to Northern Ireland's Nations League misery as a 3-2 defeat by Kosovo means they have now gone 13 games without in a win in the competition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z8Djlfg

Diamond League: Shericka Jackson beats Elaine Thompson-Herah & Dina Asher-Smith to win 200m

Jamaica's Shericka Jackson beats Elaine Thompson-Herah & Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith to win the 200m in 21.91 seconds at the Diamond League meeting in Rome. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PsahAuy

FOX NEWS: Obama, Kaine warn Democrats not to get cocky about election

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Obama, Kaine warn Democrats not to get cocky about election Top Dems try to temper expectations via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/Cbm9Vlz

Dina Asher-Smith third as Shericka Jackson wins Diamond League 200m in Rome

Britain's Dina Asher-Smith finishes third in the 200m at the Rome Diamond League as Jamaica's Shericka Jackson wins ahead of Elaine Thompson-Herah. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q3SKrTZ

US man charged with attempted murder of Justice Brett Kavanaugh

The man was arrested early on Wednesday morning outside the home of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5hNBETW

Michael Gove vows to end 'scourge' of empty second homes

Owners of unoccupied properties would be hit with higher council tax under "levelling up" plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r1OD3vi

FOX NEWS: Gorka: The war is real and the war is here

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Gorka: The war is real and the war is here 'Defeating Jihad' author Dr. Sebastian Gorka joins Donald Trump for a 'Hannity' town hall on terror via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3xf45Bv

Is Russia exporting grain from Ukraine?

Much Ukrainian grain is stuck in silos, while Russia reportedly ships some cargoes from Crimea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lU4iOGW

FOX NEWS: Report: US nuclear weapons in Turkey at risk of seizure

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Report: US nuclear weapons in Turkey at risk of seizure Failed coup and arrest of air base commander raises concerns about nukes via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/7jrPaDR

Buy now, pay later: Warning over use of credit cards to cover payments

Millions of young shoppers are borrowing money to make buy now pay later repayments, says Citizens Advice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wFAb3V9

Dom Phillips: Missing journalist's wife in tearful plea to step up search

Two days after Dom Phillips disappeared, his wife appeals to Brazil to locate "the love of my life". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r1CgTdO

HS2: Government scraps plans for £3bn West Coast Main Line link

Rail bosses react angrily to the scrapping of plans for the line in Cheshire and Greater Manchester. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7VxbrWm

Donbas WW1 warfare and Britons in Ukraine rebel court - round-up

Fighting in Donbas said to resemble WW1 trench warfare, and Britons appear in court in rebel-held territory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tgGKdP

Matthew McConaughey: 'This should be a nonpartisan issue'

The actor spoke at the White House to advocate for "responsible gun ownership". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nu50dM3

The Papers: ‘Wounded Johnson in peril’ and PM 'vows to bash on’

The fallout from the prime minister's narrow victory in Monday's vote of confidence leads the papers from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rfXxhpd

Watch: The moment vote result is declared

Sir Graham Brady announces that Boris Johnson has won his leadership confidence vote over by 211 votes to 148. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3QGnOLI

Tests show parts of Archie Battersbee's brain is dead, court told

A court considers the case of Archie Battersbee, 12, who is on life support in hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MHLpzDg

London Tube strike: Commuters faced 'chaos' during staff walkout

Many London Underground stations were closed on Monday and all lines were disrupted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CxtLnYi

How China plans to become the next big space power

China plans to put astronauts on the Moon and send probes to Mars and Jupiter. Why the grand plans? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OEXLcGP

Wheat: Why India's export ban matters to the world

India's move to ban exports rattled global markets, but the government says it won't have much impact. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z10T7pP

Why Australia is declaring a 'new era' in the Pacific

Albanese's government is promising to restore ties with its "brothers and sisters" - is it too late? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NTBFb5y

Why the Central African Republic adopted Bitcoin

Some 90% of people in the Central African Republic lack access to the internet, needed to use Bitcoin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LzNx8Bh

The people making money from just surfing the internet

A Canadian tech firm is allowing people to take a cut of online advertising revenue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/or5Ubik

Why are flights being cancelled?

There has been significant disruption at UK airports, with flights cancelled and long queues at airports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nB0iIJl

The Papers: 'My heart is with you', and PM 'toxic for Tories'

The Queen's Jubilee tribute to the nation and a possible confidence vote in the PM lead Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sX4S1E6

Ukraine war: Flight ban hits Russian foreign minister's visit to Serbia

Balkan countries deny Sergei Lavrov's plane use of their airspace, scuppering his Serbia visit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/01XzdRJ

Platinum Jubilee concert: Mummy laughs and cries with us all, says Prince Charles

"Thank you," says the Queen's son, in a heartfelt tribute during a concert opened by the monarch and... Paddington Bear. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/60s1aJr

FOX NEWS: Horrific collision: Car completely crushed by cement truck

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Abbott: US baby formula plant linked to national shortage resumes production

Abbott says it is restarting its plant in Michigan after it was closed because of contamination. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fNP4IEi

Trespasser causes severe rail disruption for partygoers

Services to and from London Kings Cross are expected to be disrupted until the end of service. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yUVAjbY

Party at the Palace: The Queen meets Paddington Bear for jubilee celebrations

The Queen and the animated children's character professed a shared love for marmalade sandwiches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A9Nnk3V

Covid: Why do some vaccines protect you for longer than others?

Here's why you need more than one Covid jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i4rNxAV

DR Congo: 'My life has changed thanks to coffee'

Some of the world's best beans come from an island in DR Congo, where ex-fighters get a second chance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/REt5OHv

Drought-stricken US warned of looming 'dead pool'

Tens of thousands of acres of farmland lie idle because farmers can't get enough water to grow crops. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9hzgOvW

Nilambur Ayisha: The Muslim actor who survived a bullet on stage

Nilambur Ayisha was targeted by people who believed a Muslim woman shouldn't act, but she never gave up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U0KrNsc

The Papers: 'We give thanks' and 'together... yet apart'

Gratitude for the Queen and reported tensions between her grandsons lead the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O0einUE

Queen Mother's car revealed by couple's detective work

A car lover bought it for £2,000, before investigations with his wife uncovered its royal history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qrNYnjz

'God save the Queen' played at Paris Jubilee celebration

The anthem was played before French President Macron rekindled the 'eternal flame' by the Arc de Triomphe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/M1EY6q9

Ukraine war: Five ways Russia's invasion may play out

As the offensive intensifies in the country's east, what will happen next? Here are some potential scenarios. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pwVr9RZ

The Russian soldiers refusing to fight in Ukraine

Because of their experiences on the front line, some troops are seeking legal advice to avoid being redeployed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gLNBny0

US midterms: Would-be AOC takes on 'last pro-life Democrat'

She hopes to topple a Texas congressman, but is fighting for abortion rights a vote winner here? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ljIavwg

Monkeypox: Nigeria bans bushmeat to prevent virus spread

Experts say it is possible that the virus can be caught by eating meat from an infected animal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SDRgLeN

Nations League: Northern Ireland lose scrappy opener to Greece as dismal run continues

Northern Ireland's search for a first-ever Nations League win stretches to 11 matches after a deflating 1-0 home defeat by Greece. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KUZIx6C

Prince Harry and Meghan remain low-key at Jubilee events

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined the Queen's Jubilee celebrations but kept a low-profile. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pAIg4bz

Ukraine war round-up: City besieged and football triumph

Fighting continues in the east as authorities in occupied Zaporizhzhia move to nationalise property. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IqS8Tj9

FOX NEWS: Obama, Kaine warn Democrats not to get cocky about election

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Sheryl Sandberg to leave Facebook after 14 years

Her departure comes as the social media company faces challenges, including a slowdown in ad sales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7Kivhjl

Buffalo shooting: Suspect charged with domestic terrorism

Payton Gendron, 18, is accused of killing 10 people in a racially-motivated attack in a supermarket. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tCMHXkj

Ukraine round-up: Long-range rockets and Kherson torture claims

The US says the missiles will strengthen Kyiv's negotiating stance as the war nears its 100th day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bktzoYI

Grenfell fire: Cladding banned five years after deadly blaze

More than 70 people died in the fire, which spread rapidly due to the type of cladding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sKnFwmB