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US court blocks Penguin merger with Simon & Schuster

US District Judge Florence Pan said the deal could "substantially" lessen competition in the market. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jVYKIzM

I can't afford to heat my flat - but free coats keep me warm

Dave Smith couldn't believe it when he saw that a local shop was allowing people to take coats for free. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s0Y7gD2

Suella Braverman says she will fix broken asylum system

The home secretary says illegal migration is "out of control" amid an "invasion" on the south coast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b107dJs

The Papers: Braverman cabinet 'anger' and 'tax rises for all'

Most papers focus on the pressure piling on Suella Braverman amid a row over the migrant crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F5ia2uJ

WATCH: Inside Shanghai Disney as park locked down over Covid

Authorities say visitors will not be allowed out of the theme park until they show a negative Covid test. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qbFGDcS

I'm A Celebrity 2022: Mike Tindall, Boy George and Chris Moyles in line-up

Ex-rugby star Mike Tindall, who is married to the King's niece, hopes to become king of the jungle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D7esS31

US throws out charges against interest rate ‘rigger’

Former UBS trader Tom Hayes was the first of 38 traders to be jailed for "rigging" interest rates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t8pESiP

Ministers face questions as migrant crisis worsens

Concerns are growing over the conditions at a Kent processing centre said to be overcrowded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6QAfhGB

Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum celebrates its 25th anniversary

Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum transformed the face and fate of Bilbao when it opened in 1997. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6rgZQFV

Call to ban nicotine pouch sale to under-18s

They should fall under the same UK legal age restrictions as cigarettes and vapes, say campaigners. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oulb1wS

The Papers: 'Migrant centre horror' and 'PM mulls COP U-turn'

Many of Monday's newspapers report details of an attack at a migrant centre in Dover. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YHAt90s

Brixton shooting: Two men dead after reports of gunshots

Police say two men were pronounced dead at the scene following the incident on Sunday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CokUy7s

Switzerland sets record with world's longest passenger train

The 1.9km (1.2 mile) long train, which is composed of 100 coaches, has completed a 25km journey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6cAZvKT

South Korea: Droves of revellers leave area after deadly Seoul crush

Footage shows rescue workers at the scene in Seoul as crowds of revellers leave the bustling area. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X4lHaiz

Nancy Pelosi: We are traumatised by hammer attack

The US House Speaker says her family is grateful for warm wishes as her husband recovers in hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sN6iUdp

Akshata Murty: Who is Rishi Sunak's wife?

Rishi Sunak's wife is a billionaire's daughter who has divided her life between three continents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Eykfcuj

The Papers: 'Johnson will attend COP27' and 'Truss hacked'

Most of the Sunday papers look at Rishi Sunak's decision not to attend the COP27 climate summit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VeWkv1o

Liverpool 1-2 Leeds: Jurgen Klopp's side stunned by spirited Leeds

Crysencio Summerville scores a dramatic late winner as Leeds stun Liverpool to damage the Reds' top-four hopes and move out of the Premier League relegation zone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iR2JSm4

Angry drivers remove Just Stop Oil protesters from London roads

Scotland Yard say they arrested 33 people during the protests in central London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EarXmVy

Elon Musk: No change to Twitter moderation policy yet

Top managers leave the social media platform as the billionaire seals his takeover of the firm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CUz8Ztw

'Rental prices make me feel pushed out of my hometown’

With prices on the rise, could rents play a part in how people vote at the next election? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IjkcOiA

Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul recovering after hammer attack surgery

The intruder allegedly demanded to see top US Democrat Nancy Pelosi, and left her husband with a fractured skull. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u4r8Kb3

UK foreign aid being spent in Britain passes £4bn mark, experts say

The government spends more of the aid budget at home than on direct help overseas, estimates indicate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fWQFp8z

Ebbw Vale: CCTV shows rogue driver wrecking police car

Dino Price admitted dangerous driving, affray and driving without a licence or insurance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rAe8tj4

Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady announce divorce

The pair confirm their separation and say they "arrived at this decision amicably". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PeKSHap

Attacked owl rescued by fishing crew 100 miles out to sea

The long-eared owl was rescued after being attacked by gulls off the north coast of Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FS7gkMt

Elon Musk: How the world's richest person bought Twitter

One of the most publicised and frenetic deals in Silicon Valley history has reportedly been completed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FAK2OJu

Energy bill fears as winter looms on the edge of Scotland

Many people living in remote communities are concerned about the impact of rapidly rising prices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jMqdFLy

US midterms: Abortion, guns and crime - it's all on in Texas

The contest between Beto O'rourke and Greg Abbott is a textbook showdown of the US left and right. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DUMkqZ4

Decisions on spending cuts and tax rises are sober, officials say

Ministers needs to find billions of pounds to plug the 'hole' in public finances. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/837Syin

Rishi Sunak: How the US shaped Britain's new leader

Rishi Sunak points to his time in California studying and working as a defining part of his life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mxa40Dr

One dead and Arsenal player hurt in Italy stabbing

Among those injured in the attack near Milan was Pablo Mari, a footballer on loan from Arsenal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EmIkN2f

New Zealand Instagram couple 'relieved' after leaving Iran

Topher Richwhite and Bridget Thackwray vanished after entering Iran in July to film for their blog. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c6dkRQG

Afro hair: School bans probably illegal says watchdog

Equality and Human Rights Commission issues guidance to combat "potentially discriminatory policy". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xhFoXRZ

Black women missing from tech industry, says report

A report says an additional 20,000 black women need to be recruited to match numbers in the wider workforce. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1tJIozS

Nose-picking primates spark scientific quest

At least a dozen species display this 'bad habit' and now scientists want to know why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8q10eoP

Cost of living: 'I may have to put my child in care due to bills'

A mum says she fears being separated from her disabled daughter due to energy costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/thfMPSH

Rishi Sunak demotes Truss allies as reshuffle continues

Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Chris Philp have both been given more junior roles under the new PM. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gfzWAZy

Facebook owner Meta sales continue to fall

The company has lost confidence of many investors, after shares have plunged roughly 60% this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kNmUtwR

Google and Microsoft hit by slowing economy

The tech giants say customers are cutting back amid growing signs of an economic downturn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AUL1RXk

Three PMs in two months, is political chaos the UK's new normal?

Experts say why they think it appears increasingly difficult for prime ministers to remain in power. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8lUcN4M

'People are working themselves into poverty' - food bank provider

Food banks are seeing more people in full-time employment and with mortgages using their services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GBjkLvh

Bristol cannabis factory worth £3.5m discovered by police

The cannabis plants were found by officers in an industrial unit in Avonmouth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MZpbhsy

First LGBTQ+ celebration coins enter circulation

The postmasters from Preston say it was an honour to launch the coin marking 50 years of Pride UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RoLZaYh

Rishi Sunak aims to bring factions together in cabinet reshuffle

The PM's reshuffle of his top team signals his priorities: unity and stability. But can it work? the BBC's Ione Wells asks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9cANujJ

Ex-UK pilots in China did not share classified information - flying school

A flying school linked to the recruitment of British pilots says the UK was "fully aware" of its work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L5hrsuT

Competition regulator needs teeth to curb big tech, MPs say

They urge publication of a draft bill that could see firms fined 10% of turnover for market abuses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Vc9dEsL

Russia accused of sabotaging Ukraine water pipe to Mykolaiv

A BBC investigation finds evidence that Russian forces deliberately destroyed a pipeline to Mykolaiv. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gq6Pabn

Energy crisis pushing people onto prepayment meters, says Uswitch

Uswitch says prepayment meter users are more likely to be vulnerable and at risk of running out of credit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OEuLTAt

Poet laureate Simon Armitage reads the BBC's centenary poem

Simon Armitage’s poem Transmission Report celebrates 100 years of the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ghWkUGf

Leslie Jordan: Will and Grace star dies aged 67

US media reported the actor was killed after being involved in a car crash on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hkcfRNb

Lady Leshurr assaulted ex-girlfriend, court hears

Two women were taken to hospital after reports of a fight in east London on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/prW9KmZ

St Louis: Three dead, six injured after school shooting

Police "quickly stopped" a gunman in his 20s who entered a Missouri public school on Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zsULOf8

New UK prime minister: What comes next for Rishi Sunak?

What awaits Rishi Sunak when he walks through the doors of Downing Street? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37AU4Rb

River pollution: New phosphate rules hit thousands of planned new homes

Scrapping some new builds in England and Wales due to poor water quality could cost economy £16bn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8NC5UrW

Royal Mail: 100 days left to use stamps without a barcode

Royal Mail says everyday stamps that do not have a barcode will no be longer valid after 31 January. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q8QHvtR

Boris Johnson pulls out of leadership race: Statement in full

Boris Johnson's full statement as he rules himself out of the race to replace Liz Truss as the next PM. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NegpIHE

United States GP: Max Verstappen equals win record with late Lewis Hamilton overtake

Max Verstappen fought back to pass Lewis Hamilton to win a dramatic United States Grand Prix and equal the record for victories in a season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/alQKpnO

Boris Johnson pulls out of Conservative leadership race

The former PM says he had the support of the MPs needed but "it would not be the right thing to do". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mTBcnl4

Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker's regeneration reveals a new Doctor

Avoid reading unless you're happy for major spoilers, as the 13th Doctor leaves the show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QvnO6gp

Gamer meets best mates for first time at his wedding

Ryan George met four friends while playing Fifa and invited them to the happiest day of his life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dzP2EgL

Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support

About 80,000 people march in Germany's capital, in the biggest rally held so far by the Iranian diaspora. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BOur1c

Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker set for her final appearance

The actress will make her final Doctor Who appearance in a 90-minute special on BBC One on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QvnO6gp

Rishi Sunak: Former chancellor who lost out last time

A former finance analyst, Rishi Sunak was runner-up in the previous leadership contest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vGrH7J

Tiny homes: Off-grid living allowed couple to take risks

A couple say their mortgage-free, low-cost tiny home has allowed them to take risks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rfIJOE

Cost of Living: People urged to heat homes safely as energy costs soar

Firefighters urge the public to ensure heat sources and electrical products are well maintained. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6xJ4qtc

Birmingham murder inquiry after man stabbed to death in street

Paramedics "battled to save" the 29-year-old but he was pronounced dead at the scene, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xfp1hzw

Energy costs: Can growers in UK's cucumber capital survive?

A third-generation grower says he is scared he could "just lose the whole business". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fhXjUQG

Hu Jintao: ex-president escorted out of China party congress

The former president is escorted off stage during the Party Congress, with no explanation given. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NEJO5Y7

Will Liz Truss get a pension? The perks former prime ministers get

After the fastest exit from Downing Street in UK history, what is Liz Truss entitled to? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LmpMaH7

How to cut your energy bills

Energy bills have gone up, but there are some easy ways households can reduce costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z37wu61

Whale's majestic move brings dramatic end to marine rescue off Canada

A marine crew battled for hours to free a humpback whale from fishing gear. Then they watched in awe as the giant did this. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4S5uho3

Josephine Melville: Ex-EastEnders actress dies backstage after play

Josephine Melville fell ill after performing in a production at Nottingham Playhouse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FDxuwrm

Campaign for sculpture of feminist Elsie Inglis is 'paused' after row

It comes after trustees commissioned a sculptor who had not entered a submission to make the statue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MchWiB5

Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa sack manager after heavy defeat at Fulham

Aston Villa sack manager Steven Gerrard after Thursday's 3-0 defeat at Fulham which leaves them just outside the relegation zone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OeREvFr

Liz Truss: Tories must stop 'squabbling like schoolchildren,' voters say

Altrincham voters are bemused by the latest political moves, calling events a "complete shambles". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0mBNUMu

Chess cheating row: Hans Niemann sues accusers Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com for libel

Hans Niemann is suing grandmaster Magnus Carlsen and others after they accused him of cheating. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RCogtIE

New York court dismisses Kevin Spacey sexual assault lawsuit

The case was brought by Anthony Rapp, who had been seeking around $40m (£36m) in damages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A38Kxw4

Ukraine war: Iranian drone experts 'on the ground' in Crimea - US

Tehran has experts on the ground in Crimea helping with drone attacks on Ukraine, the White House says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DtOqwad

'Dear oh dear': Six moments from six chaotic weeks

The UK prime minister's short time in office had some dramatic twists and turns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4rEK1SZ

Liam Hampson: Australian rugby league player found dead in Spanish club

Liam Hampson's family say they are "heartbroken" after he suffered an accident in Barcelona. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YLFkprU

The Papers: 'Truss on the brink' and 'chaos' of Braverman exit

Suella Braverman's resignation during a chaotic day at Westminster leads most of the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5ZFRDjy

Sweden ditches 'feminist foreign policy'

The new foreign minister said the label had become more important than its content. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E7KMDNm

WATCH: 'I've had enough of talentless people' - Charles Walker

The veteran politician spoke candidly with the BBC about his frustrations with the government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/x5MFEel

LS Lowry's Going To The Match sells for £7.8m at auction

The sale of the artwork, described as an "iconic masterpiece", means it will remain on public display. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yBp0Zrq

The answers to your inflation questions

The BBC's economics editor Faisal Islam answers your questions on inflation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s80heR6

Are you setting up a warm bank? We want your stories

Along with the Jeremy Vine show, we want to know, are you are setting up a warm bank? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oC9EPYj

Cost of living fears grow as latest inflation data to be revealed

The latest price rise figures for September are due as a survey for the BBC suggests concern is rising. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uFTaR5v

Mercury Prize: Rapper Little Simz wins album of the year award

The prestigious music award is given to the best British or Irish album of the past 12 months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s1XFl2w

RMT union announces November rail strike dates

There will be fresh Network Rail strikes on 3, 5 and 7 November as part of a dispute over pay from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MS4GAvX

Crystal Palace 2-1 Wolves: Wilfried Zaha winner helps Eagles come from behind for victory

Wilfried Zaha's well-taken winner caps a classy comeback as Crystal Palace record back-to-back home victories by beating Wolves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RdLQAEV

Comedian James Corden apologises after Balthazar restaurant ban

The manager of Balthazar in New York says "all is forgiven" after the TV host was "extremely nasty". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PFKntIR

Turner Prize 2022: Boy bands, apocalyptic landscapes and pub signs go on show

The nominees for the annual art award deal with "the big issues of our time" in very different ways. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0I3zE2D

Australia reverses decision to recognise West Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Canberra will no longer recognise West Jerusalem as the capital, four years after changing its stance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Pa7VQHO

Russian warplane crash kills 13 in apartment block

The death toll has risen after the jet plunged into a residential area in the Russian town of Yeysk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o91L0VF

Ivory seized decades ago still turning up in raids

Elephant ivory that's supposed to be under lock and key has turned up in recent seizures, say scientists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/j4mpdQ8

Train strikes: Workers vote on further six months of walkouts

The RMT union is asking members if they will support further train strikes to Spring 2023. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/teW4qYy

Ex-UK pilots lured to help Chinese military, MoD says

Up to 30 former UK military pilots are thought to have gone to train members of China's Army. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sd12fBL

Booker Prize 2022: Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka wins with supernatural satire

The prestigious book prize is won by Shehan Karunatilaka, for his novel The Seven Moons of Maali. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xsSk6rD

Pound moves higher in Asia trade after U-turns

The British currency gained 0.5% against the US dollar in early Asia trading on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c1DWy4Z

The Papers: 'Game is up' for Truss and 'Met failings' exposed

A review finds hundreds of Met Police officers are getting away with breaking the law and misconduct. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kvOrG1V

Nicola Benedetti: 'We need creativity more than ever'

The acclaimed violinist is upbeat as she takes over as director of the Edinburgh International Festival from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ImlZPFB

Cost of living crisis: 'I am shivering while I'm on dialysis'

Two people explain the worries the row over benefit rises is having on their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N7yKrU2

Families reunite on the Mexico-US border

More than 200 people gathered at the Rio Grand River on the Mexico-US border to reunite with their family members. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cLSzf4X

Will a new name give Wales' sparkling wine cheers?

It may taste good, but the the name Welsh sparkling wine doesn't flow from the tongue at it could. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lO7kheV

Castrating Pablo Escobar's hippos

Vet Carlos Valderrama describes castrating Pablo Escobar's hippo in the wild. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0atfbBm

Greece: Vehicles dragged into the sea as flash floods hit Crete

At least one person is killed as heavy rains hit the Greek island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YN0hjfm

Climate change: Can an enormous seaweed farm help curb it?

A British businessman believes it could suck a billion tonnes of carbon out of the atmosphere annually. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sH0oROm

Belgorod shooting: Gunmen kill 11 in attack on Russian trainee soldiers

Two attackers opened fire on recruits who had volunteered to fight in Ukraine, local media report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/muNAn0k

Musk says SpaceX will keep funding Ukraine Starlink internet

The tycoon reverses his earlier decision to stop funding a vital internet service for Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jsUdERL

Kaiser Chiefs silenced at Rugby League World Cup opening ceremony

The pre-tournament show is halted just minutes before the opening game between England and Samoa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z2ifajJ

Leeds fire: Emergency crews tackle city centre blaze

A number of bars and restaurants are evacuated close to the city's Millennium Square. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DA5ORG8

Evin prison fire: Gun shots and sirens heard at notorious detention centre

Video appears to show the sky lit up orange as flames are seen behind a tower, and smoke billows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G7CA135

The Ikea-style flat-pack home for refugees

A shelter for displaced people that comes in a flat-pack and takes a few hours to assemble. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C5IfURJ

Week in pictures: 8-14 October 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GHlBZ7T

'I saved for 30 years to see the Titanic'

Since she was a child, Renata has longed to see the wreck of the famous ocean liner which sank in 1912. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VfA2ShT

Will the UK financial chaos spark a wider meltdown?

Risks to global financial stability are verging on crisis levels, the IMF has warned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3svKYOT

Robbie Coltrane in pictures: 'Big guy, big heart, a massive talent'

Looking back at Scottish national treasure Robbie Coltrane whose career took him to the heights of Hollywood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XOhUHnp

Tory MPs turn on Liz Truss after turbulent day

Many MPs are unhappy with the prime minister after she fired her chancellor and announced a second U-turn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p5BbUz1

Parkland parents: 'I'm as stunned as the day Luke was killed'

Families tell the BBC they believed until the last minute their children's killer would be executed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/em7QBzW

National Television Awards: Emmerdale praised by King Charles as soap wins big

The National Television Awards 2022 also celebrates wins for Ant and Dec (again) and This Morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uWQsnJ6

New crisis looms for Ukrainians in the UK

For many refugees, the six months British hosts agreed to house them for is up. So what happens now? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D3gtPCZ

January 6 committee issues subpoena for Trump to testify

The surprise move came as the committee aired never-before-seen footage from the storming of Congress. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OEeTHcW

Watch: Turkey MP smashes phone with hammer in parliament

Burak Erbay was protesting against a proposed government-backed bill aimed to combat 'disinformation'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vZpqQW1

Riba Stirling Prize: Cambridge University library wins top architecture award

Magdalene College Cambridge's "exquisitely detailed" new library wins the Riba Stirling Prize. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fTC0sjF

Jamaica bans music and TV glorifying crime

Jamaica's broadcasting commission is banning content that encourages "illegal activity". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jr6FXUi

Jet2 flight diverted to London Stansted after security scare

Essex Police say there was no threat on board the Jet2 flight after RAF planes escorted it to Stansted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6MgE8wa

The Papers: 'Tories in open revolt' and 'row looms over crown'

Thursday's headlines are dominated by pressure on the prime minister to re-write her mini-budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N2biPjM

Wagatha Christie: Michael Sheen among cast unveiled for TV drama

Channel 4's two-part series about the libel trial will be broadcast later this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oWisH9E

General Sergei Surovikin: Who is Putin's hard-line new commander in Ukraine?

General Sergei Surovikin forged a brutal reputation in Syria, and is nicknamed General Armageddon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dPZV9v8

Oxford Street US-themed candy stores raided for fake goods

Dangerous vapes, counterfeit designer watches and unlabelled electricals were confiscated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6LsiIqw

Liz Truss pledges no public spending cuts as she defends mini-budget

The PM defends the mini-budget, saying she "absolutely" plans to stick to her campaign pledge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9fVzBjg

Bank of England boss tells investors pensions help must end

The Bank of England says bond-buying help will end on Friday, despite pleas from investors to extend it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BCjaMqy

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Frenzied bee ball wins top prize

The extraordinary moment a manic scrum of male bees envelops a single female to try to mate with her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A6strKC

The Papers: 'Cap on energy profits' and 'move bank holiday'

Wednesday's newspapers lead on government plans to put a cap on the profits of energy companies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0lM5BdZ

UK businessman charged with 'helping Russian oligarch evade sanctions'

Graham Bonham-Carter is accused of helping oligarch Oleg Deripaska to evade US-imposed sanctions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gVwCRPi

Ukraine war round-up: Russian military exhausted and US tech giant Meta blacklisted

Speaking to the BBC, a UK spy chief says Russia is "desperate" but still capable of causing damage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X5NT3J

Iran protests: Women around the world cut their hair

Women around the world are protesting against the Iranian government by cutting their hair. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ia0DymM

Chris Mason: The two huge tasks of persuasion for the SNP

Our political editor considers the challenges ahead for the Scottish National Party after its conference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CDYXNrA

Sam Tarry: Former shadow minister ousted in deselection vote

In the first Labour deselection in more than 10 years, Sam Tarry is beaten by Jas Athwal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8PlxO7L

Indyref2 arguments to be heard at Supreme Court

The UK's highest court will consider whether Holyrood can set up a second Scottish independence referendum. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UsW9vHt

Haverfordwest: 240 skeletons found under Ocky White store

Remains of more than 240 people, half of which are children, found at medieval priory in west Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7t8NWnK

One of world's most active volcanoes erupts again

Video shows huge plumes of smoke and lava pouring into the sea from Italy's Stromboli island, off Sicily. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N6xIPKw

Post Office and Fujitsu to face inquiry over Horizon scandal

The public inquiry is taking further evidence as it investigates the wrongful convictions of postmasters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2lwphu3

Ben Bernanke, former US Federal Reserve chief, wins Nobel Prize

Ben Bernanke, who led the Fed through the financial crisis, is one of a trio to scoop the award. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tV5Nk6c

Fishing nets being recycled to help save the sea

Nets used to be brought to shore and left in landfill or discarded in the ocean - putting seals at risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nsla5Lm

Tommy Jessop: Why I investigated care for patients like me

Actor Tommy Jessop and Panorama investigate the avoidable deaths of people with a learning disability. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v1jmyDQ

Creeslough: Who were the 10 victims of petrol station explosion?

The 10 people who died in the disaster range in age from five to 59 and lived in or near Creeslough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PoBgpW8

Arsenal make most powerful statement so far in Liverpool win

Arsenal, showing new guile and steel, make their most powerful statement so far in a win over Liverpool that proves their character. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jNM1bEy

Creeslough spirit shines amid darkness of tragedy

People come together in support of one another at vigils to remember those lost in Friday's blast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dOwDImM

Boxer David Pearce: Forgotten images of 'Newport's Rocky' revealed

After spending almost 40 years forgotten in a box, photos of "Newport's Rocky" go on display. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SGr7kIN

Rugby World Cup: Lessons from England’s record 14-try win against Fiji

A maul that might be getting boring and tackles that need tightening - what we learned about England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MtAuC47

Crimea bridge: Russia ramps up security after blast

Moscow moves to secure the key connector and repair it as soon as possible after the explosion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y8TLetP

Cabinet ministers urge Tory MPs to unite behind Liz Truss

Senior MPs call on the party to rally around Liz Truss or risk ending up in opposition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cSEspq3

HMS Montrose: Royal Navy seizes drugs worth £15m in Arabian Sea

Hundreds of kilograms of crystal methamphetamine were recovered from a small boat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SvjF4nu

Madchester: Woman surprises photographer who took 1991 shot

A Facebook post leads a music fan to surprise the man responsible for a much-loved Madchester photo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zQdMWaY

Pavement on their reunion: 'We're like an uncaged tiger'

The ultimate underground band of the 1990s are back, with a viral TikTok hit and "emotional" tour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BzTblyI

New photo of Queen's fell pony Emma released after funeral attendance

She was one of the Queen's favourite ponies and made an appearance at the monarch's funeral. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FEkvfjy

James Bond: Duo were 'privileged' to write new ending for 007

Screenwriters Neal Purvis and Robert Wade discuss what it takes to keep the James Bond franchise alive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0fwZ54e

The Papers: Minister sacked in 'sleaze row’ and ‘jab crisis’

The firing of a cabinet minister and the ongoing energy crisis lead several of Saturday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/98VfbSr

England 2-1 USA: Lionesses beat world champions in Wembley friendly

England beat world champions the United States for the first time since 2017 in front of more than 76,000 fans at Wembley Stadium. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v9bWonY

Eurovision in Liverpool will come at a significant cost

Now we know Liverpool will host Eurovision in 2023, questions are likely to move to funding the event. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Up4tbK8

Why Russia but not China faces human rights action

The UN has examined allegations of repression and human rights violations in both countries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hl6QhpD

Hunter Biden could be charged with tax crimes

Federal agents investigating the US president's son believe they have evidence of tax crimes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8fD4lkC

EU leaders asked to agree on capping gas prices

At a summit in Prague on Friday, 27 leaders will consider how to protect consumers from soaring bills. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/j6theNT

Thailand: Many children among dead in nursery attack

An ex-police officer killed at least 37 people at a childcare centre before killing himself and his family. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5WH39gK

JK Rowling joins protest over Scottish gender bill

The author tweeted a picture of herself as a protest began outside the Scottish Parliament. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W2SmwgF

Macron is a friend, Putin is the foe - Liz Truss

Liz Truss calls French President Emmanuel Macron a “friend” after previously saying the "jury is out". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yRbiF3D

Elon Musk X: What life is like on a super-app in Asia

In Asia, super-apps are already a vital part of everyday life, with everything available at a click of a button. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OCgAko9

Omonia Nicosia 2-3 Manchester United: Marcus Rashford inspires Europa League win after scare in Cyprus

Marcus Rashford scores twice and assists another as Manchester United come from behind to beat Omonia Nicosia on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mfv3J8A

The farmers caught up in Taiwan's tensions with China

Taiwanese fruit growers are unable to sell their crop after Beijing banned their importation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NLBrn7w

Rugby World Cup: The intrigue & inspiration behind first women's tournament of 1991

Memories differ and rumours abound but the first women's Rugby World Cup can be certain of its game-changing legacy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1W4zjlC

Rugby World Cup: Sadia Kabeya to start in England's opener against Fiji

England's 20-year-old flanker Sadia Kabeya will start the side's World Cup opener against Fiji on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AXIBDrt

LIV Golf claims players can earn ranking points after Mena Tour agreement

LIV Golf signs a "strategic alliance" with the Middle East and Africa (Mena), Tour which it claims will allow its players to earn world ranking points. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wdPBnZy

England Netball: Roses victorious in series opener against Uganda

England beat Uganda 60-51 in the first of their three-match series as the Roses get their preparations for the 2023 World Cup in Cape Town underway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E42hPYa

RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic: Scottish champions' hopes dented in Germany

Celtic's hopes of progressing in the Champions League were dented after RB Leipzig eventually triumphed in a frantic and entertaining contest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Yswdnlb

US midterms: 'America's elections could turn really nasty'

Amid warnings of violence, the first vote since the Capitol riot will be a huge test of US democracy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t2ZS0Xb

Newspaper headlines: Truss speech to 'rally MPs' amid claims of a 'coup'

The papers preview Liz Truss's Conservative conference speech as infighting in the party continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LWCBv1T

King Charles should attend climate summit, COP26 president says

Alok Sharma says the King has been a champion of the environment and other countries want him to attend COP27. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HIzGi1L

Woman handcuffed in police car hit by train... and survives

This is the moment a train collided with a police car in Colorado - with a woman in the back seat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YzS7oGd

Liz Truss facing pressure to ensure benefits rise in line with inflation

But Liz Truss says a decision hasn't been made, as the issue dominates the Tory party conference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z8NkRlX

Men's Shed group unite to rebuild after arson attack

A men's community group are rebuilding their shed, after it was destroyed by arson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NzMGKJF

Pakistan floods: 'It’s like fighting a war with no end'

Pakistan's worst floods in years have left millions homeless and lacking clean drinking water. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sdzyup2

‘I think there is a space for me’ - can England ignore Maddison?

After once again starring for Leicester in their thrashing of Nottingham Forest, can James Maddison force his way into England's World Cup squad? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w1xefR

Leicester 4-0 Nottingham Forest: James Maddison scores twice as Foxes win first game of season

Leicester thrash Nottingham Forest to secure their first Premier League win of the season and move off the bottom of the table. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I51UbvE

UK summons Iran diplomat over protest crackdown

Iran's top diplomat in the UK is called to the Foreign Office over Tehran's crackdown on protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IScj6Uy

Will Smith film Emancipation to release this year

The slave drama will be released in December, making it eligible for next year's Oscars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LvTIkmV

What happens when all the banks leave town?

Could a new "banking hub" solve the problems caused by the departure of five banks from Brechin? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6wiGRcf

Newspaper headlines: Tories threaten rebellion as 45p vote 'delayed'

Growing concerns within the Conservative Party over the PM's tax plans dominate Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jVstCkQ

Chris Mason: Anguish at conference that should be Truss's victory lap

What has happened in the last 10 days could leave an indelible mark on Liz Truss, some Tories fear. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pnFdBGg

Tory conference: Liz Truss will lose 45p tax rate vote, says Shapps

Ex-cabinet minister accuses PM of not listening to public concern over tax cuts for the well-off. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9wQHfn8

Tory conference: We must stay the course, insists Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng

Kwasi Kwarteng will defend his tax cuts during his Conservative Party conference speech. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c5SrMOB

Erling Haaland is Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic & more superstars in one

Why Manchester City's Erling Haaland is Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and other elite strikers in one player. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r04K9Pc

Tory conference: Labour favourites to win power at next election, says John Curtice

Liz Truss is now as unpopular with voters as Boris Johnson when he was ousted, says veteran pollster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lcB5Vs2

What is Ebola and why is Uganda's outbreak so serious?

It is proving more difficult to deal with as vaccines are not available for a rare strain of the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eBXjk41

Covid booster: Who can get another jab this autumn?

Over-50s can get another Covid booster, as can younger people who are at higher risk, and NHS staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Uodg1pn

London Marathon 2022: Everything you need to know - who is taking part and what time does it start?

The London Marathon is almost upon us. Here is everything you need to know as 42,000 runners prepare to tackle the iconic course. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/juWPpR9

Match of the Day analysis: Almiron's 'goal of the season contender'

Watch the goal by Newcastle's Miguel Almiron that Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer calls a "goal of the season contender" in the Magpies' 4-1 Premier League win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Lb9r843

They stayed for the storm - what happens now?

Florida residents are facing tough choices about whether to stay or leave in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y8OC2St

Ireland's Future: Leo Varadkar and Jimmy Nesbitt speak at united Ireland event

Leo Varadkar, Mary-Lou McDonald and actor Jimmy Nesbitt amongst the speakers at the 3Arena. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ivKb1ds

Singapore Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team fined £22,000 over nose stud

Lewis Hamilton dismisses ongoing controversy about his wearing a nose stud in his F1 car as "all a bit silly", as the issue blows up again at the Singapore Grand Prix. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mHDiIkf

King Charles will not attend COP27, says Palace

The monarch and prime minister agreed the King would not attend after he sought government advice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qFMcfHC