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Is attacking Ukraine's power grid a war crime?

Western leaders say Russia's attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure are illegal, but what does the law say? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SxZLpq

The Papers: 'Royal race row' and Covid jabs warning

Thursday's papers focus on the race row embroiling Buckingham Palace, and a warning over Covid in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i8gIWxq

EU warns Elon Musk of possible Twitter ban under new rules

Twitter risks a ban if it is not in compliance with EU rules on targeted adverts and disinformation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JYqjA35

Analysis: Palace row raises awkward questions about race

A Buckingham Palace reception is overtaken by a racism row that could scarcely have come at a worse time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RV0cGl3

Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies aged 79

The singer-songwriter, behind some of the group's biggest hits, dies after an illness, her family says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pdajJiQ

Girls Aloud: It's 20 years since pop greats were born on Popstars The Rivals

It's two decades since a talent show launched one of the most successful girl bands in chart history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DmKQdV

Ros Atkins on... China's crackdown on Covid protests

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at how authorities have clamped down on protests against Covid measures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fQDMmoU

Newspaper headlines: 'Rampant England march on' and Alzheimer's progress

Wednesday's papers hail England's victory, and a landmark moment for Alzheimer's research. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OuZIE3q

Leader of US far-right militia guilty of inciting rebellion

Founder Stewart Rhodes and one other member, Kelly Meggs, were both found guilty on the rare charge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hIp10YD

Onshore wind: Grant Shapps criticised for 'nonsense' claims

The business secretary says wind turbines are now "so big" they cannot be built on land. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DZzBpb

Newspaper headlines: 'Battle of Britain' and end of 'golden era' with China

Tuesday's papers look ahead to the first all-British World Cup match between England and Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VTvPC3g

Artemis: Nasa's Orion capsule breaks distance record

The spacecraft travels further from Earth than any previous vehicle built for astronauts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zSpkg7j

Diphtheria: Migrants with symptoms to be isolated

Decision comes after death of a man at a processing centre may have been caused by the disease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RJQr5Ws

Musk feuds with Apple over Twitter advertising

Elon Musk has tweeted that Apple has largely stopped advertising on his platform. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/plGR5qo

The Tinder Swindler to Celebs Go Dating: Cecilie Fjellhøy looks for love

Cecilie Fjellhøy tells Newsbeat about looking for love on TV - and why she's back on Tinder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YE8LiCg

Thousands of apprentices quit over quality of schemes

Around 100,000 people are dropping out of schemes after firms fail to provide basic training, says a report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PyLYGO3

The papers: China rocked by protests and Hancock out of jungle

Monday's papers lead with the protests in Chinese cities over Beijing's strict zero-Covid policies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6KkUzmg

World Cup 2022: Spain 1-1 Germany: Niclas Fullkrug equaliser after Alvaro Morata opener

A late Germany equaliser against Spain boosts their chances of qualifying for the World Cup last 16. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UIO0EGB

Tiny Nativity scene in the eye of a needle on display in Birmingham

The artist says he takes drugs to slow his heart and creates the tiny engravings between heartbeats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7cJYItp

Jyoti Bhatt: The photographer who preserved rural Indian life

Jyoti Bhatt documented the nuances of rural Indian culture that are on the cusp of disappearing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8KM27xG

Royal Mail: When are the postal strikes ahead of Christmas?

About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YUAD2MQ

Climate change: Could centuries-old wheat help feed the planet?

Scientists are searching through a museum's wheat collection to find the crop of the future. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NxLtl3h

The papers: 'Thousands in 12-hour A&E wait' and Brexit 'blow'

The Sunday Telegraph reports about 4,000 patients a day are waiting more than 12 hours in A&E. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VZKTIHB

Daughter cannot watch execution of Kevin Johnson, judge rules

Kevin Johnson faces execution in Missouri on Tuesday for the killing of a police officer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/73xw8N5

Argentina 2-0 Mexico: Lionel Messi & Enzo Fernandez score in crucial win

Lionel Messi scores a superb goal as Argentina get a vital victory over Mexico to boost their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 16. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NURgLCq

Week in pictures: 19 - 25 November 2022

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

Twitter: Romance, business and campaigns born on the platform

Three women share their stories of how being on Twitter has changed their lives for the better. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cPQrUS6

US Walmart shooting: Weapon purchased morning of attack

Officials released new details of the attack, which killed six, including a note from the gunman's phone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lQXVpWd

London Fire Brigade institutionally misogynist and racist - report

London Fire Brigade officers "sexually taunt female colleagues constantly", a report finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qyXB4Nc

Black Friday sales rebound as shoppers seek bargains

Figures show sales beat 2021 volumes, with energy-efficient products in high demand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t81XvKi

Why Donald Trump isn't returning to Twitter (for now)

How the former US president might lose money if he starts tweeting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38GupLh

The Papers: 'Student visa crackdown' and record migrant levels

Plans to limit foreign student numbers and figures showing net migration at 504,000 lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/87TnElC

Nurses to strike for two days before Christmas

Royal College of Nursing members are set to stage their biggest-ever NHS walkout on 15 and 20 December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GPtzbkT

Liz Truss and Boris Johnson join Tory wind farm rebellion

A Tory MP says the former prime ministers are backing his bid to overturn a ban on new turbines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xB67r9c

Sports Direct owner buys historic Savile Row tailor

The boss of Frasers Group said the move secured "a long-term future" for the 250-year-old Gieves & Hawkes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ztpDhSv

Watchdog apologises after MPs' Christmas parties row

Parliament's expenses body says it was wrong to tell MPs they could claim for festive gatherings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uIf6VdZ

Awaab Ishak: Parents want law to stop further mould deaths in homes

The two-year-old died from a respiratory condition caused by exposure to mould in his family's flat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4YOtTC1

The Papers: 'Referendum indy bin' and energy saving campaign

A ruling on any future Scottish independence vote and a drive to cut energy use lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QhgJPN3

Holiday swindlers: The rise of digital travel scams

Social media is helping travel agents to impress clients, and sometimes to scam them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PhpEeWT

Gold coins worth €1.6m stolen in nine-minute heist from German museum

Police in Germany say they are examining links between the theft and past heists from the country's museums. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CMk5Byc

Ukraine war: Mourning newborn baby killed in Russian missile strike

The newborn baby's grandmother speaks of her death in an attack on a maternity hospital in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KbgIRAZ

World Cup 2022: ITV pundit Nadia Nadim reveals mother's death after leaving broadcast

Nadia Nadim says her mother died after being hit by a truck, after the Denmark forward had to leave an ITV broadcast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9dUAHNP

Royal Mail: Strikes over Christmas and Black Friday to go ahead

Royal Mail said it had made its "best and final offer" and accused the union of "holding Christmas to ransom". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4rV2vaJ

Black Friday deals: Why bigger discounts may come next month

With too much inventory and a possible squeeze on demand, retailers may offer deeper price cuts in December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eSgJ5YX

Baby given one day to live reaches first birthday

A mother says it is the greatest feeling in the world that her son has reached his first birthday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JWV3nL4

Housing target vote faces delay over Tory revolt

It comes as Michael Gove is expected to meet Tory MPs amid the threat of a backbench rebellion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IO6XaEx

UK visas: How does the points-based immigration system work?

Most people wanting to come to the UK to work need to apply via a points-based system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fXZ7nTo

How many Covid cases does China have and what are its rules?

Covid-19 is flaring up in China, despite it having some of the toughest lockdown rules in the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/viSWP2q

Superbug fight 'needs farmers to reduce antibiotic use'

Campaigners say they have found superbugs in rivers and waterways near farms and in livestock waste. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cq7ZeuL

World Cup 2022: Neco Williams played after suffering family bereavement

Defender Neco Williams reveals he played in Wales' opening World Cup game after being told his grandfather had died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ncwC4Ul

Twitter charity partners condemn Musk's 'dangerous' changes

Two of Twitter's most important civil rights partners criticise reinstatement of Trump and West accounts from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZLsmpwh

We must wean economy off immigration, Labour leader to warn businesses

Sir Keir Starmer will promise a "pragmatic" immigration policy in a speech to business leaders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GjvoiZz

USA 1-1 Wales: Gareth Bale penalty salvages draw in World Cup opener

Gareth Bale rescues Wales as the captain's late penalty salvages a draw against the United States in his country's first World Cup game for 64 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Up5bFRe

Police release four men arrested after NI bomb attack

The men were arrested after the attack on two police officers in Strabane last Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v7RDCLy

Cost of living: 'We both work but we can't afford the family rent'

A nurse is facing eviction with her family, and they can't find a new home within budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MarA1Bd

The Papers: 'Lions of Arabia' and 'soft Brexit warnings'

The final countdown to England's World Cup kick off is causing much excitement on Monday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SkOc15A

Awaab Ishak: Councils put 'on notice' following toddler's mould death

The housing secretary tells providers to improve conditions after Awaab Ishak's death due to mould in his home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CYBDg1R

Musk reinstates Trump's Twitter account

The ban against the ex-US president is lifted, but Trump says he sees no reason to return. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4CIgWzs

Snowdonia: Walker found dead after mountain fall

The man in his 50s left a youth hostel on Wednesday and was reported missing the next day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iV8QqrZ

Safe haven laws and the surrendered infants in US

Michelle told no-one she was pregnant. So when she gave birth by the roadside, she did something she came to regret. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lE7FSsM

The Papers: 'Come on you Lions' and Fifa boss speech 'outrage'

Plenty of stories on Sunday's front pages look forward to the World Cup finally kicking off in Qatar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UZa6wMc

COP27: UN climate talks go into the night amid tense negotiations

Representatives at COP27 in Egypt have been locked in negotiations for far longer than expected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/siYyBaQ

The Papers: 'They think it's all sober' and PM's fears for women

Saturday's front pages cover the last-minute decision to stop alcohol being sold at World Cup stadiums. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vI1Jgr5

Rishi Sunak speaks of safety fears for daughter

The PM says the case of Olivia Pratt-Korbel "brought home" to him the importance of street safety. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YcSuf3K

Iran spreading 'bloodshed and destruction' around world, says foreign secretary

James Cleverly will reaffirm the UK's commitment to stopping Iran from producing nuclear weapons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FeciDWC

Doctor Who: Millie Gibson revealed as Ncuti Gatwa's companion

The 18-year-old Coronation Street actress will play Ruby Sunday in the long-running sci-fi drama. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E51Owqa

Taylor Swift tour: Excruciating to watch Ticketmaster ticket chaos, says pop star

The US pop star says she had been told Ticketmaster could handle demand, despite the chaos this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QtNelu9

Banksy accuses clothing brand Guess of stealing artworks

The graffiti artist called on shoplifters to visit a London branch of Guess in retaliation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i6TWNmk

Game-changing type 1 diabetes drug approved in US

It is the first drug to be approved that delays the onset of the condition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CZbeMw7

Ukraine war: 10 million without power after Russian strikes

At least seven are killed in a new Russian missile barrage, days after an even bigger bombardment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hFcbVAp

Awaab Ishak: Rochdale Boroughwide Housing boss rejects call to resign

Gareth Swarbrick has rejected calls to quit his £185,000 job after the toddler's death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fIst2di

Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt warns of challenges as living standards plunge

The chancellor admits times are difficult as he defends tax rises in his Autumn Statement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LJ8Elbr

Benjamin Mendy was a predatory serial rapist, prosecutor tells court

Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy assumed women at parties were "good for sex", a prosecutor says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EseWV9S

Leonid meteor shower: When, where and how to catch a glimpse of the shooting stars

Those in the south and west will have the best chance of catching a glimpse, with clearer skies forecast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WR6Y2BG

Rupert Murdoch pays £11,000 for Boris Johnson to visit

The media tycoon paid for flights and accommodation for the former PM to visit Montana last month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BSlJvyV

Vegan 'cheese' market booms as demand grows

As more people turn to non-dairy alternatives, vegan 'cheese' sales are taking off around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y7SBnDM

Chinese buyout of Newport microchip plant a 'security risk'

The UK government says Nexperia's takeover of Newport Wafer Fab creates national security risks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d27m8PL

Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt to unveil spending cuts and tax rises

Pensions and benefits will rise with prices but energy support is expected to be scaled back, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kXl3F7y

Plastic Pollution: Waste from across world found on remote British Island

A tide of plastic debris from all over the world has washed up on Ascension Island, says researchers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/816KOnH

Hostile states are targeting you, Speaker warns MPs

Mobile phones "potential goldmine" of sensitive information, a letter from Sir Lindsay Hoyle says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7kqrI8V

Qatar World Cup: TV 2 Denmark reporter forced off air

Security staff are seen covering the camera as a TV 2 Denmark reporter tries to broadcast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EUKbyep

Qatar World Cup: Families seek answers over migrant worker deaths

After migrants working on Qatar's infrastructure have died in final months before the World Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TFrfqxV

Matt Hancock on I'm A Celebrity led to dozens of complaints to MPs' watchdog

Parliament's standards chief Kathryn Stone says she cannot investigate as the MP did not break any rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XZVdQrS

Estee Lauder to buy designer brand Tom Ford

The cosmetics giant will purchase the designer fashion brand for £2.4bn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BRzMNgi

Baby elephant interrupts Kenyan TV report

Watch as Kenyan journalist Alvin Kaunda's reporting is interrupted by an inquisitive trunk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AivtCcB

Ryan Reynolds speaks Welsh during awards acceptance

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been given an award by S4C for promoting Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Bd7AKaR

Ukraine war: US and Russian spy chiefs meet face-to-face in Turkey

William Burns meets his Russian counterpart in Turkey following continued nuclear threats from Moscow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f1rW8U7

Day in the life of a struggling single dad: 'I can't take any more of this'

Samuel from Bristol struggles to feed and bathe his two young sons amid the cost of living crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YhBoja4

Health bosses seek strike deal as talks take place

Unions to meet Health Secretary Steve Barclay as NHS managers warn strikes will be damaging to patients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6RB9w8n

Roberta Flack is unable to sing after ALS diagnosis

The Grammy-winning musician, 85, is known for hits such as "Killing Me Softly with His Song". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CbX7kt1

Eden Project withdraws complaint over Penrith gardener

The venue had objected to Susan Davies using the word "Eden", where she lives, in her firm's name. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6IMi3Co

Cost of living: 'We've got to sell our family home due to mortgage rise'

A mother-of-three says she can't see any option than selling her house due to mortgage rates rising. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mg3NZFG

Frasers Group said to be close to buying Savile Row tailor - report

The Sports Direct owner is reported to be advanced talks to buy Savile Row tailor Gieves & Hawkes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lQs1KD0

Faisal Islam: The repair Budget to defuse a financial timebomb

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's key message this week will be about restoring stability and controlling price rises. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mgqsDiN

Mystery of BBC radio's first broadcasts revealed 100 years on

New research shows the BBC may have launched in London but Manchester played a big role in many early shows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xOUuIME

Disability and the cost of living: 'It's our son's life'

Six-year-old Cohen survives off the machines in his home and his mum's energy bills could rise to more than £3,000 a year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Qi9nF3L

The Papers: 'Tax rises for all' and 'last chance' to save NHS

Government plans to hike taxes while cutting spending and problems facing the health service lead the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BSJVZew

Suella Braverman to sign revised deal with France on Channel migrants

The home secretary will finalise a deal with the French to try to curb Channel crossings in small boats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/souKLw6

Strictly Come Dancing: Tony Adams withdraws with an injury

Judge Shirley Ballas says the sportsman has become one of the nation's favourite entertainers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/voLRGtz

Have I dodged Covid and what does it mean?

Why have some people never had Covid and can that lead to better vaccines? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pGAPTsc

The Papers: 'Truss budget' cost £30bn and 'Rishi revives Thatcherism'

The impact of the "disastrous" mini-budget and the spending cut plus tax rises plans to fix it lead the Sunday papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wl4gn5Z

King gives up to £600 to staff to help with cost of living crisis

The monarch will use part of his private income to fund the single payment on top of his staffs' salaries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sQ4dN5P

Wolves 0-2 Arsenal: Martin Odegaard double puts Gunners five points clear at the top

Arsenal move five points clear at the top of the Premier League as Martin Odegaard's second-half double proves enough to beat Wolves at Molineux. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jBfXn3F

Keith Levene: The Clash guitarist and founding member dies aged 65

Levene was one of the most influential guitarists of all time, his friend and author Adam Hammond says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kdgPX5o

Migrant channel crossings top 40,000 this year

More than 100 migrants came ashore on Saturday, say eyewitnesses, meaning the 40,000 mark is surpassed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0dsJme8

Newspaper headlines: 'Rumble in the jungle' and 'route out' from Raab

Matt Hancock's Covid grilling on I'm a Celebrity and civil servants avoiding the justice secretary are among Saturday's front page stories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q4Sh7P3

Which new laws have been held up or shelved?

There are question marks over some high-profile legislation, including on online safety and renters' reform. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h5R7Lc8

Queen's legacy creates more diverse Order of Merit

Royal honours for arts and sciences are announced, with four of six new members from ethnic minorities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PxY805w

Asylum seekers: Scabies and abuse at Stockport hotel, council claims

People "cooped up" in a Stockport hotel are facing "inhumane treatment", the town's council says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qmcrwkY

Ukraine war: Celebrations as Kyiv takes back key city Kherson

An official says Ukraine's troops are "almost fully in control" after Russia completed its retreat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ixvHJpX

Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy dies aged 66

Conroy voiced Batman in animated TV shows, feature films and video games for nearly 30 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iCe185j

Midterm elections results: Rivalry spills open as Trump lashes out at DeSantis

The ex-president calls Florida's governor "desperate" in the first draw of a metaphorical pistol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oMAx6Ra

The Papers: 'Kwarteng blames Truss' and Walliams' 'vile slurs'

An interview with ex-chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and leaked remarks from TV's David Walliams lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1VnAHm9

Labour vows to lift ban on onshore wind

A Labour government would ease planning rules for new onshore wind farms, Sir Kier Starmer says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iXGCvj4

I'm A Celebrity: Matt Hancock told breaking Covid rules was 'slap in face'

An I'm a Celebrity campmate challenges the MP about his behaviour which led to his resignation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CmLMfJe

Brussels: Police officer killed in knife attack

Two officers were attacked near Brussels North railway station on Thursday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gZYy5Fe

Rishi Sunak 'confident' of NI Protocol talks breakthrough

Speaking after meeting Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Rishi Sunak says he wants a "negotiated solution". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bPyKXks

Christmas adverts toned down during cost of living crisis

John Lewis says the cost of living crisis was "front of mind" as it joins other big brands launching festive campaigns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VhgxJjl

US sees 'real problems' for Russia in Ukraine

Russia is retreating from Kherson, the only regional capital it captured during the invasion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S0dvoXJ

Boy George's tears as Hancock enters I'm a Celeb camp

The singer says his mother was in hospital during the pandemic, and he thought she was going to die. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7CmqtUb

York: Student arrested after eggs thrown at King Charles

Cries of "this country was built on the blood of slaves" were heard during the incident in York. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MpkvyNJ

Boomtown Rats guitarist Garry Roberts dies aged 72

The Irish rock group described Roberts as "the guy who summed up the sense of who The Rats are". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CLl5Pu

Bristol abattoir workers murdered and mutilated two men, court hears

Ionut-Valentin Boboc and Jacob-Bebe Chers are accused of a double murder in Bristol in 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dMgDL8f

Benjamin Mendy: Footballer is a danger to women, jury told

Benjamin Mendy gets it "terribly wrong" regarding consent to sex, the prosecution tells his trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n5VN9kF

The Papers: 'Williamson forced out' and Hancock enters jungle

Gavin Williamson's resignation over bullying claims and Matt Hancock's I'm A Celeb debut lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9tT3xXK

Matt Hancock says I'm A Celebrity survival is political metaphor

The former health secretary tells viewers they will see the "human side of the guy behind the podium". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BiSncx8

The Crown: Cast defend criticism of Netflix show at London premiere

The cast arrive for the London premiere, the night before the show is released on Netflix. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BCfwqN3

World Cup 2022: Qatar ambassador comments on homosexuality 'harmful and unacceptable'

A Qatar World Cup ambassador calling homosexuality "damage in the mind" is "harmful and unacceptable", says Human Rights Watch. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mV0Xh1Q

COP27: Time to pay the climate bill - vulnerable nations

Giving up means "consigning us to a watery grave" Bahamas PM tells UN climate summit COP27. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KMYmZpT

Why an old train could point to a clean energy future

Progress is being made on systems to make hydrogen more economical to store and transport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r6kzptg

Will The Crown make the young dislike the monarchy?

Younger audiences could see the new royal drama as a history lesson and not fiction, experts warn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sa0K6Gj

Gavin Williamson denies fresh bullying allegations

The senior minister is already facing a probe over expletive-laden texts to the ex-chief whip. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E4pzk1s

Chris Mason: What are Sunak's instincts as a world leader?

Expensive promises are being made in Egypt but budgets are being squeezed back in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hHzbg5R

Police inquiry over box of faeces left at MP Siobhan Baillie's office

It was left outside the Stroud constituency office with a derogatory note for MP Siobhan Baillie. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tYLwMmU

COP27: Ukraine a reason to act fast on climate change - Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak tells the COP27 summit in Egypt a greener planet is possible and there "is room for hope". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QhP31Ym

COP27: Jailed activist Alaa Abdel Fattah begins 'water strike'

Alaa Abdel Fattah's family have urged Rishi Sunak to secure his release at the COP27 climate summit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fbFVnOh

Apple: iPhone shipments delayed over China Covid lockdown

Tech giant warns customers to expect longer wait times for its new iPhone line due China's Covid lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eh7cTzO

Aaron Carter: Backstreet Boys star leads tributes to late brother

Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter blames "addiction and mental illness" for the death of his sibling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/j5nac3X

Peter Kay announces return to stand-up during I'm A Celebrity

The comedian's comeback was announced during an ad break in Sunday's I'm A Celebrity launch episode. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lFj1UJh

COP27: Sunak urges global push to boost clean growth

The PM will urge world leaders at the COP27 summit to stick to their green commitments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qvWldky

Standoff as Italy stops male migrants from disembarking rescue ship

The new far-right government allows only vulnerable people to leave a migrant ship stuck for two weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ng3fdWT

Extra bank holiday approved to mark King's coronation

The holiday will fall on Monday, 8 May, two days after the coronation of King Charles III. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5dtEQF2

Twitter confirms fee for blue-tick verification after Musk takeover

Controversially Twitter says blue-tick status will be open to those who pay a monthly $7.99. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MEUerZ

Nurses set to hold first UK-wide strike

The NHS is braced for the walkout by Royal College of Nursing members in a dispute over pay. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uIrtmck

Cardiff head teacher who faced racism fights for change

There are 1,245 head teachers in Wales but Reena Patel is one of only five from an ethnic minority. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mecaMtR

Multiple Tornadoes hit southern US states

One dead and several injured as powerful storms hit Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JavOQSX

Everton 0-2 Leicester: Youri Tielemans' spectacular goal helps Foxes overcome Toffees

Leicester City climb out of the Premier League relegation zone as Youri Tielemans’ sensational first-half strike earns Brendan Rodgers’ side their third win in four league games. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ryI0nuG

Nick Kyrgios: Australian tennis player settles legal case with Wimbledon fan he accused of being drunk

Nick Kyrgios settles legal case with spectator he accused of being "drunk out of her mind" during the Wimbledon final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ms9CVk8

HSBC UK customers unable to access online banking

The bank says it is investigating after customers reported they were unable to pay for their shopping. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r1jqbI2

Greenpeace protesters who blocked Russian oil found not guilty

A district judge says the protest in Grays, Essex, disrupted what "could be described as terrorism". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qPGY5ys

Powerball: Lotto fever grips US for $1.6bn world record prize

One in 292 million odds of winning have not deterred hopeful Americans from snapping up their tickets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DVFrRTl

Twitter: Elon Musk blames 'activist groups' for earnings drop

Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter, makes the accusation as the tech firm makes sweeping job cuts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/50Subtq

Tower Hamlets: Children stop play space from being dismantled

Children in pyjamas and wellies stave off a second council attempt to remove a "pop-up playground". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wnDUX1F

Cost of living: Second-hand shopping in vogue as prices rise

Attitudes towards pre-owned goods are changing and sustainability advocates welcome the shift. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4V3n2kp

Sizewell new nuclear plant is under review

The £25bn nuclear project could be delayed or even axed as the government tries to cut spending. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/opJq3rQ

French parliament stopped over 'racist' remark

A far-right MP denies telling a black colleague to "go back to Africa" as he talks about immigration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bYLHyN8

Israel elections: Outgoing PM Lapid congratulates Netanyahu on victory

Final results confirm a dramatic comeback for the former prime minister, backed by the far right. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8u0x9kI

Paintballs to be shot at Dutch wolves in bid to make them less tame

The decision comes after a video showed a wolf strolling past a family in a park. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k8CTpa9

Will people sign up for Netflix's cheaper ad service?

The streaming platform has launched a less expensive streaming option with commercials. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hjd9uBX

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Truce agreed

Both sides agree to stop their conflict which has led to a humanitarian crisis and warnings of a famine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fdRGjuq

Driver and cyclist near misses caught on camera

New research by BBC Panorama highlights the strained relationship between the road users. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4BmR6KX

Taronga Zoo: Five lions escape exhibit at Sydney zoo

The zoo was put in lockdown and one animal had to be tranquillised during the brief emergency. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6NIT3l1

Ruthin: Four in hospital after helicopter crashes in woods

Police said none of them was believed to have suffered life threatening or life changing injuries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kO0THM6

£400 energy support vouchers going unclaimed

Many customers with non-smart prepayment meters have not cashed in vouchers aimed at helping with bills. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yXpgTNe

The Papers: 'Predators' join police and 'king of the bungle'

Many papers focus on fury over Matt Hancock joining TV show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6zFEQuA