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The Papers: Half a million to strike and 'Tories confront Hunt'

The coordinated industrial action by teachers, rail workers and civil servants leads many of Wednesday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JSERQV6

Enzo Fernandez transfer news: Chelsea agree British record £106m fee for Benfica midfielder

Chelsea agree a British record 120m euro (£106m) deal with Benfica for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Mg6KztW

Alec Baldwin was 'on phone' during Rust firearms training

Prosecutors accuse the actor of many "extremely reckless acts" as he is charged with an on-set death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9YEyzKa

Natalie McNally murder: Man, 32, re-arrested over Lurgan killing

The 32-year-old is taken into custody on suspicion of the murder of Natalie McNally last December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6UcxrY8

Secretive Saudi executions leave families in the dark

Relatives of prisoners are given no advance warning of executions, and left with no bodies to bury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/j1eapAk

Children as young as nine exposed to pornography

The consumption of pornography is widespread among children, the children's commissioner says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/knTIByQ

What impact has Brexit had on the UK economy?

It is three years since the UK left the EU and time to start looking at the evidence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4VlCtYr

New powers to curb strike disruption approved by MPs

Under the bill some employees would have to work during strikes - and could be sacked if they refuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MdLpxHz

How Egyptian police hunt LGBT people on dating apps

The BBC has seen evidence of how officers pose as dates online to seek out and arrest their targets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bw4EfU8

Plymouth shooting: Firearms licence officer says he had no training

An inquest into five people's deaths in Plymouth is told firearms licence training was "on the job". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r6f3LKZ

Kyle Smaine: US freestyle skier dies aged 31 in avalanche in Japan

Former US world champion freestyle skier Kyle Smaine dies in an avalanche in Japan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zp4gOtA

The new tech offering relief from the misery of period pain

Two start-up firms are making wearable technology that targets menstrual discomfort. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hDlLetx

Ukraine war: Funeral held for battleground body collector

Denys Sosnenko was was killed by an anti-tank mine while helping to recover the remains of soldiers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kDJcimA

Bridlington: Rescuers search for entangled seal pup spotted by drone

As the search for the seal pup continues, rescuers came across another pup with an eye infection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0r8dXbe

Erdogan says Turkey may block Sweden's Nato membership bid

The president said he would not support Sweden's bid until it extradited dozens of "terrorists". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5tqOGQ0

Tyre Nichols' lawyer urges lawmakers to pass urgent police reforms

Ben Crump urged President Biden to use Nichols's death to pursue urgent police reform legislation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4rxUBqg

FA Cup: Wrexham 3-3 Sheffield United - Egan's late strike denies Wrexham victory

John Egan's stoppage time goal rescues Sheffield United against non-league Wrexham in a frenetic FA Cup fourth-round tie. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PQzMXmq

Coastal areas need help to overturn inequalities, report says

Levelling-up policies are at risk of failing to turnaround decades of inequality, a report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rPy7z9D

The Papers: 'Hospitals at home' plan and 'asylum hotel racism'

Plans to treat more patients remotely and reports of racism faced by asylum seekers lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wrzFuWt

Unanswered questions from videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest

The footage shows a brutal beating but we still don't know why officers decided to stop his car. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c6GhRNq

Manchester United 3-1 Reading: Casemiro double helps hosts reach FA Cup fifth round

Casemiro scores twice as Manchester United cruise past Reading to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KC5ORvg

Nadine Dorries broke rules with talk show role - watchdog

The MP should have consulted Parliament's anti-corruption body before taking the job, a watchdog says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GDpSzh9

Week in pictures: 21-27 January 2023

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BcGl6xh

Serving British Army member charged with terror offence

The 21-year-old serviceman is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/emKuQvM

Fur wheel drive: Aviemore Sled Dog Rally

Pictures from the annual event's practice day at Feshiebridge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZHigrUS

Dominic Raab: More civil servants planned to lodge complaints

The BBC understands some workers pulled out after they were told they would be identified to Dominic Raab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xgZ2Xpz

Bodycam footage shows moment of Paul Pelosi attack

A US court authorised the release of video from the October 2020 assault on Nancy Pelosi's husband. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xSO4wjs

Windsurfer relocates to Tenerife due to sewage

British windsurfer Sarah Jackson says she has relocated from the south coast of England to Tenerife for the winter because she was "surfing in sewage everyday". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xi4BZS9

Carole Packman murder: Decision to free wife-killer will not be contested

Russell Causley murdered Carole Packman in 1985 and has never revealed the whereabouts of her body. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7ebRC60

The Papers: 'Rod attacks Tories' and 'Zahawi hands over taxes'

Many of Friday's papers cover HMRC's investigation into Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs and Sir Rod Stewart comments about the Tory party. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bzRrWVy

Hunt to set out plan for growth as criticism mounts

It will be scrutinised by businesses who claim the government has no long-term plan for the economy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IYglmb

Matt Hancock paid £320K for I'm a Celebrity appearance

The former health secretary says he donated £10,000 of the fee to two charities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vLhKFtJ

Relative of Harold Shipman victim hits out at life insurance advert

A life insurance firm said it wanted to "make people think" by using the serial killer's image. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VARhUsY

Sikh player in head covering row welcomes FA rule update for refs

Charan Singh Basra, who was sent off in a row over his head covering - says the move is "needed". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xkUC13P

Elle Edwards: Man arrested over Christmas Eve pub shooting

The 20-year-old man has been held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and assisting an offender. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MKuVH31

Live music: How buying concert tickets could be made better

Concerts can be life-affirming. Buying tickets is the opposite. Here are eight possible solutions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l2Q3RTO

The Papers: 'United against Putin' and 'baffling Brexit plan'

Several of Thursday's papers lead with the West's commitment to send tanks to Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zLEn1O3

737 Max crashes: Boeing in court on fraud charge

Relatives of those who died when two Boeing 737 Max aircraft crashed are trying to reopen a prosecution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TUaoyZk

Chris Mason: Zahawi's unanswered questions

Downing Street's confidence in Nadhim Zahawi is draining away, says BBC Political Editor Chris Mason. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L7wpxCH

Australia Day: Why young Aussies are shunning their national holiday

A push to shift controversial Australia Day is gaining momentum - and increasingly in workplaces. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BKJ35yS

Bill Turnbull's daughter running London Marathon in his memory

Flora Turnbull is to run the event in honour of her father and raise prostate cancer awareness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LCvNFdz

Jacinda Ardern's successor Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand PM

Mr Hipkins built a reputation as the minister who led New Zealand's Covid-19 strategy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DbjZqJK

The Papers: 'Berlin sends tanks' and 'Hunt rules out tax cuts'

Many of Wednesday's papers look at calls for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to cut taxes and Germany's decision to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PH6uV8R

Justin Bieber sells rights to songs for $200m

The pop star joins a growing group of artists who have cashed out on their catalogues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cJta5pd

US accuses Google of 'driving out' ad rivals

A federal lawsuit alleges the tech giant's anti-competitive actions mean more websites need paywalls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VzZ8JSa

Cody Fisher stab death nightclub loses licence

Birmingham City Council acts after police cite "terrifying risks" at the venue where Cody Fisher died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wA2kCGX

Amazon union fight continues despite workers' win

Amazon Labor Union leader Chris Smalls says it's time for the firm "to come to the table and negotiate". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sjnHTl2

The Papers: 'Zahawi faces sack' and 'killer posed as child'

Several of Tuesday's papers look at the investigation into Tory chairman Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39s7q1H

Twitter sued by Crown Estate over alleged unpaid rent at UK HQ

The alleged rent arrears relate to office space at Twitter's UK headquarters in central London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oL37vln

Mayor issues high air-pollution alert for London

Londoners have been asked to avoid unnecessary car journeys and not burn garden waste during the alert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UITYrF1

Spotify cuts jobs in latest round of tech layoffs

The music-streaming company says it is shedding 6% of its workforce. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Czq3gNB

Swedish PM in hot water over eel fishing scandal

Ulf Kristersson is criticised after hiring an aide who had broken poaching laws and misled police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FjBGhIW

The Papers: Johnson loan claims and and 'BGT pay war'

Monday's front pages round up the weekend's top political stories involving Boris Johnson and Nadhim Zahawi. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2iNSaEk

Government to offer £600m for green steel switch

The UK's two biggest steelmakers are expected to get support to move away from old-fashioned coal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L6jEIKx

Wales rugby: Former women's boss says colleague made rape jibe

Women say they considered suicide because of a "toxic culture" of sexism at the Welsh Rugby Union. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/29EDaMt

Lisa Marie Presley: Daughter's emotional tribute read out at memorial

On her behalf, Priscilla Presley read the tribute at a memorial service for her daughter Lisa Marie Presley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ypRQ7Dn

NFL play-offs: Damar Hamlin attends Buffalo Bills play-off game just 20 days after cardiac arrest

Damar Hamlin attends the Buffalo Bills' play-off game against the Cincinnati Bengals, just 20 days after he suffered a cardiac arrest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MeN2ZG4

National Grid puts coal plants on standby to supply electricity

National Grid ESO orders coal-fire units to begin warming up as the UK's cold snap continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/60dp7Kw

Ukraine war: Hiding from Putin's call up by living off-grid in a freezing forest

Adam Kalinin has been camping in the Russian wilderness since September to avoid fighting in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IAy8L6X

Liam Smith beats Chris Eubank Jr via fourth-round stoppage

Liam Smith stops Chris Eubank Jr in four rounds to win their middleweight fight in Manchester. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KIGsZUD

King Charles's coronation plans include Windsor concert

The event to be broadcast live on the BBC is among the celebrations to mark the coronation in May. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iO5afRz

Joe Biden's chief of staff Ron Klain expected to step down - reports

Ron Klain, who has spent decades as one of Mr Biden's top aides, could leave within weeks, reports say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/siBU2rd

Dolphins seen in Bronx River for first time in five years

Authorities keep the Bronx River in south-east New York City stocked with a plentiful supply of fish. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7Diu0Jl

Japan was the future but it's stuck in the past

The so-called lost decade has now stretched to three. What went wrong, asks Rupert Wingfield-Hayes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Py8qcSv

The Papers: Rishi's 'fine mess' and coronation clothes change

Saturday's front pages report the prime minister's fine after he was filmed being driven without a seatbelt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JzM5TXx

Stagecoach co-founder charged with human trafficking

The Stagecoach co-founder, her husband and two members of her family strongly deny the allegations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ruGtcLN

Juventus: Serie A giants docked 15 points for transfer dealings

Juventus are docked 15 points in Serie A following an investigation into the club's transfer dealings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8nfj0OZ

Ukrainian soldiers receive bionic arms

After losing their hands in a landmine explosion, Andrii and Vitalii receive 3D printed prosthetics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NXzW0Ck

Elite chefs say kitchen work 'like going to war' - study finds

Michelin star chefs routinely face mental and physical abuse at work, a new study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a4WSVP7

Should China worry about its shrinking population?

Beijing can no longer rely on its demographic dividend to fuel growth. That may not be a bad thing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vihDz1X

Ros Atkins on... Brexit and the clash over EU laws

The BBC’s Analysis editor takes a look at the government’s plan to scrap thousands of EU-era laws. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B8cPs0n

Netflix: Reed Hastings steps down but subscribers jump

The streaming service is attracting new customers as co-founder Reed Hastings hands over the reins. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HKVr9Gj

Julian Sands: British actor's car found in California search

Julian Sands, 65, was last seen hiking in the San Gabriel mountains last week during bad weather. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gCohif3

Starmer: UK car industry 'needs to be saved'

The Labour leader says the sector needs a strategic plan, following the collapse of Britishvolt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S9BrJ1A

Beano's Bash Street Kids artist David Sutherland dies

David Sutherland also illustrated Dennis the Menace cartoons during a long career at the comic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/INikzr7

France strikes bid to halt Macron's rise in retirement age

Planned reforms by President Macron would raise the retirement age to 64 - a hugely unpopular move. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1hLzo9M

Nine PSNI officers sacked over 'sexual or domestic' misconduct

Police say a further 32 officers have been suspended on suspicion of sexual misconduct. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eODhyN8

Starmer: UK will be 'open for business' under Labour

Labour uses Davos appearance to promise a boost for foreign investment and green industries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NPIAvjr

City asks Madonna if it can borrow lost painting

The mayor of Amiens believes the singer owns the artwork, Diana and Endymion, which once hung in its museum. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T7fdvDF

Jonathan Edwards: Wife assault caution MP may run as independent

An MP who was cautioned for assaulting his wife could run against his former party, Plaid Cymru. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hBjn37R

The Papers: 'Worst day for strikes' and 'bonfire of EU laws'

Wednesday's papers look ahead to 1 February when teachers, rail workers and civil servants go on strike. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iJ3Ngyn

Brexit: Clash looms over plan to scrap EU-derived laws

Thousands of UK laws are due to expire automatically at the end of this year, prompting warnings from MPs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gJHNSo7

Takeaway owner says free pizzas offer has been 'very stressful'

Marc Wilkinson thinks the month-long giveaway will cost him three times more than originally estimated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ISTyPrX

BBC apologises after sex noises heard during FA Cup coverage

Gary Lineker says he found a phone "taped to the back of the set" after hearing pornographic noises. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TYqIxao

Sudden unexplained death in childhood debated in Parliament

Ex-Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng tells Parliament sudden unexplained child deaths need more attention. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Df9AkgX

Paperchase hunts for buyer but prepares for insolvency

High Street stationery chain confirms it is hunting for buyer but talking to insolvency experts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/giKVvyz

The Papers: 'Monster of the Met' and 'slapdown for Sturgeon'

Tuesday's papers largely focus on David Carrick, the police officer who has admitted to being a serial rapist. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4y3ELh7

Cost of living: Experts share five tips for asking for a pay rise

Recruiters, a manager and a workplace psychologist give their advice on how to negotiate for more money. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6Ho5pVC

Boris Johnson writing memoir about his time as PM

No date has been set for the release of the former prime minister's book, nor does it yet have a title. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s0bRlDj

Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner Group commander requests Norway asylum

Andrey Medvedev says he fled Wagner after witnessing war crimes while serving in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZRPWlAq

Ukraine: Military hardware donations weaken Army - UK chief

Head of British Army gives backing to plan but raises concerns in internal message seen by the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5jfL4bh

Lab-grown alternatives aim to cut palm oil dependence

Two biotech firms have developed oils made from yeast as a replacement for palm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XGWhp5d

The art school reject who became one of the world's top glass artists

Little did Alison Kinnaird know when she was rejected from art college it would be the best thing that ever happened to her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tPd6yhN

Quadriplegic cerebral palsy: Mum sees son walk for first time

Thanks to new machine bought by his school, Jacob has stood up and moved his legs for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7knz2dF

DR Congo: Government blames rebels for church bombing which killed 10

Officials say fighters affiliated to the Islamic State group carried out the attack which killed 10 people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E2UozQT

Fresh snow and ice warnings issued across UK

Snow is expected across the country, with yellow weather warnings in place across all four nations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/02fceSn

Uranium: Man arrested over find at Heathrow airport

A man in his 60s, held on suspicion of terror offences over the incident, has been released on bail. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zru04CX

CEO Secrets: boxing boss reveals his punishing routine

Ben Amanna, founder and CEO of Boxraw, which sells kit and clothing for boxing, shares his business advice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ajbfXTW

Over 80,000 Israelis protest against Supreme Court reform

Demonstrators in Tel Aviv say government plans to overhaul the judiciary would be an attack on democracy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PVbmpIU

Pancreatic cancer: What losing my wife taught me about life and loss

Four months ago, Geraint John lost his 43-year-old wife and the mother of his three children to cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5MAXT07

Nurses' strike: Union says next one will be twice as big

The RCN wants progress in negotiations by the end of January or says it will ballot more members. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r8xdphg

Russia fires new waves of missiles at Ukraine and hits energy infrastructure

Several cities were attacked including Dnipro where an apartment block was hit, killing at least five people from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JQiCWPn

Straw Bear Festival returns to Whittlesey streets after Covid hiatus

The Straw Bear Festival sees participants dressed in straw and Morris troupes dancing in the streets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BpcK1Za

See the Lake District made entirely out of Lego

Artist Jon Tordoff made the 100 sq ft (9.2 sq m) structure at his cottage in Milford, Derbyshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/98GQPJX

New Zealand egg shortage threatens pavlova

A government ban on battery-caged hens has led to a shortage of eggs in New Zealand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zOBr4Ut

Lisa Marie to be buried next to son at Graceland

The singer was the only child of the "King of Rock 'n' Roll", Elvis Presley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q9HMOFm

Covid: Nurses who died probably caught virus at work

Coroner Graeme Hughes concludes Gareth Roberts and Dominga David died of industrial disease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RDkxVJi

Four unanswered questions about the Biden classified documents

Pressure is mounting on the president to give further details about material found at his home and former office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HpVGU64

Newport News: Staff were alerted six-year-old may have had a weapon

School chief says at least one staff member was alerted the child had a gun before the shooting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RmjPiDA

Scottish NHS strikes on hold while pay offer negotiated

The GMB and Royal College of Nursing will not call strikes while negotiations take place on the 2023 pay offer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aDCHvmx

Lützerath: Greta Thunberg joins 'Pinky' and 'Brain' tunnel protest

The climate activist joins German protesters trying to stop a coal mine from swallowing up a village. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W7Yd8Gu

Rishi Sunak and Nicola Sturgeon hold private talks in Scotland

The two political leaders met during Mr Sunak's first visit to Scotland since becoming PM. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LjQhpbV

Royal Mail hit by Russia-linked ransomware attack

The group is working "around the clock" to resolve severe disruption to overseas deliveries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HvMDIuS

Andrew Bagshaw and Chris Parry: What we know so far about missing Britons

Two British nationals are reported missing in Ukraine. Here's what we know so far. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xvmr2lJ

UK falling behind in net zero race, review finds

A review by a Tory MP, seen by the BBC, criticises "inconsistent policy" calls for a "new approach". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eNtvizP

Brexit: Protocol deal no guarantee of Stormont return, says Irish PM

Leo Varadkar says post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland were "too strict and too rigid". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5428kGe

The Papers: Royal Mail 'cyberattack' and mortgage default warning

Thursday's papers lead with fears of a surge in cyber crime and the impact of the cost of living crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YsKUmFJ

Greyfriars Bobby film star dog's remains found after 18-month search

The 18-month hunt for the last resting place of a dog who played Greyfriars Bobby ends in success. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4Fdg5Rl

Supermodel Tatjana Patitz dies at 56

Tatjana Patitz, one of the 1990's most prominent supermodels, died in California. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jnMrAB6

Spiking: Government will not create specific offence

The government says a new law is unnecessary as there are already several offences which cover spiking. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zErbnDq

World's richest man promotes daughter to head Dior

Bernard Arnault made his fortunes as chief executive of French fashion giant, LVMH. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ahHyGip

Andrew Bridgen: What has suspended MP said about vaccines?

The Conservative MP has been suspended after a tweet comparing Covid vaccine side effects to the Holocaust. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ERhjgs9

Uranium in cargo sparked alert at Heathrow Airport

Counter-terrorism officers are investigating the shipment, which originated from Pakistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z9CZYh2

Church of England announces £100m fund after slavery links

It is "time to take action to address our shameful past," says the Archbishop of Canterbury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OyUL6Tq

Millions at risk of flooding as fierce storm lashes California

Hundreds of thousands are without power in the state, while millions more are at risk from flooding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mb781sP

Brazil Congress riot: Conditions of detainees come under scrutiny

About 1,000 people are still being held and questioned in connection with the 8 December riots. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zxbpeZj

Brecon Beacons: Tributes to couple who died at waterfalls

Rachael and Helen Patching, aged 33 and 52, from Kent, were visiting Ystradfellte while on holiday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/46f7cut

Scotland's primary schools shut as teachers strike

The action by primary teachers will be followed by a walkout by secondary teachers on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9w3sAvS

Oxford United 0-3 Arsenal: Eddie Nketiah scores twice as Gunners progress

Eddie Nketiah scores twice as Arsenal beat League One Oxford United to set up an FA Cup fourth-round tie with Premier League rivals Manchester City. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i6MFJ8s

NFL player Hamlin leaves hospital a week after collapse

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin leaves hospital a week after suffering cardiac arrest while playing in an NFL game at the Cincinnati Bengals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GZEFwOR

Scottish hospitals are almost full, says Nicola Sturgeon

The first minister warns of "exceptional and severe" pressure on Scotland's health services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N6cdRxC

Ozone layer may be restored in decades, UN report says

A global agreement in 1987 to ban chemicals harming the ozone layer is working, scientists say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MyfW5xi

Iran executions: UK summons top diplomat in protest at killings

The Foreign Office repeats its warning to Iran to end "brutal repression" of anti-regime protesters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/On5kY7L

Will the metaverse be your new workplace?

Some predict that in the future we'll work in virtual worlds, but others are not convinced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NyRAviT

Biafra quest fuels Nigeria conflict: Too scared to marry and bury bodies

Residents of south-eastern Nigeria live in fear as a separatist rebellion has upended daily life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ix2w5tG

The Papers: Harry interview reaction and 'US China fears'

Many of Monday's papers react to Prince Harry's Sunday night interview with ITV. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yruGcCm

Man City 4-0 Chelsea: Graham Potter under pressure after FA Cup exit

We assess where Manchester City's thrashing of Chelsea in the FA Cup leaves the Blues and under-pressure manager Graham Potter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CgMsi5X

FA Cup: Aston Villa stunned by Stevenage as Premier League sides fall

Stevenage produce one of the biggest FA Cup shocks of recent times, beating Aston Villa on a dramatic third round weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tI3YHl1

Prince Harry questions official version of Princess Diana's death

In an interview with ITV, Prince Harry said that many things about his mother's death were "unexplained". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ICy48Rl

FA Cup highlights: Manchester City 4-0 Chelsea

Watch highlights as Manchester City cruise into the FA Cup fourth round with a routine victory over a poor Chelsea at Etihad Stadium. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DJk6HpK

The Papers: 'Harry's Diana funeral guilt' and 'NHS pay boost'

Sunday's papers feature more reaction to Prince Harry's forthcoming book, Spare, which will be released on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KqioGPT

Kuenssberg: Sunak will be judged on tackling NHS crisis

The PM says he wants to fix the health service, but there are no easy answers, writes Laura Kuenssberg. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fWuzqid

Liverpool 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Sides forced to settle for replay after Anfield draw

Liverpool and Wolves are forced to settle for an FA Cup third-round replay after a thrilling encounter finishes level at Anfield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6nu5sqh

Prince Harry says he cried once after Diana death

In a new clip, he also speaks about how difficult it was to meet the public after his mother died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/szG5wCo

Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 Newcastle United: Josh Windass double gives League One side win

League One side Sheffield Wednesday pull off a FA Cup shock as they knock out Premier League Newcastle United. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/abqfwv0

Brentford 0-1 West Ham United: Said Benrahma's strike sees Hammers through

Said Benrahma's goal helps West Ham into the FA Cup fourth round at the expense of his former side Brentford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tO7I1Ne

Driver crashes and flips vehicle inside drive-through car wash

The 77-year-old driver was trapped for 90 minutes before he was rescued. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fvYGk6J

The Papers: 'Fury at Harry's Taliban claims' and 'Chinese spy fears'

Saturday's papers are dominated by reaction to claims in Prince Harry's forthcoming book, Spare. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6VI5ZHc

Newport News: Boy aged six detained after shooting teacher in US

The teacher is left with life-threatening injuries after the shooting in the state of Virginia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XxWfIv3

Kevin McCarthy says he has votes to become US House Speaker

Despite losing 13 votes, the Republican says he will prevail when lawmakers reconvene on Friday night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CFVRldr

Romeo Beckham joins Brentford B on loan from Inter Miami II

Romeo Beckham, son of former England captain David, joins Brentford's B team on loan from Inter Miami II until the end of the season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Eoaq9tO

Prince Harry's Spare: Have leaks helped or hindered his book's PR strategy?

Revelations from Prince Harry's memoir have upended a carefully co-ordinated marketing strategy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NSlxatO

Afghan refugee murdered in row over girl, court told

Harzat Wali, 18, was stabbed in Twickenham in October 2021. A youth, 17, is on trial for murder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bEdRUQl

Wind generated a record amount of electricity in 2022

More electricity in Great Britain last year came from renewable sources than from fossil fuels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XWs2cr4

Flying boats and other tech for cleaner shipping

The shipping industry is experimenting with foils, sails and fuel to make itself less carbon intensive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UWPdf01

McCarthy loses historic 11th vote for US Speaker

The deadlock will continue into a fourth day, since no business can go ahead until a speaker is picked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KOISzVF

The Papers: 'Harry spills secrets' and 'attacks on strike law'

Most of Friday's front pages report on a series of sensational claims in Prince Harry's new memoir. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o7XVGbq

Ros Atkins on… Funding and the NHS crisis

Ros Atkins looks at the issue of how the NHS has been funded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eLMvzdu

Sierra Madre: The deadly battle to save a rainforest in the Philippines

Around 90% of the Sierra Madre, which protects the Philippines from the worst of climate change, is gone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WgiLNey

WhatsApp to enable messaging in internet blackouts

Instant-messaging service WhatsApp is letting users connect via proxy servers so they can stay online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6wUyGoX

Labour won't spend its way out of Tory 'mess', says Sir Keir Starmer

Sir Keir will promise "national renewal" but no "spending our way out of a crisis", in a major speech. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ub2GidC

German new year riots prompt calls for firework ban

The mayor of Berlin plans a youth violence summit after police and firefighters come under attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Pe6yhJ5

Matt Hancock bids 'fond farewell' to his app after five years

The former health secretary tells users they will still be able keep up with him on TikTok. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZN4xz8F

Makiivka attack: Could mobile phones have revealed Russian location?

Russia says mobile phone signals gave their troops' position away before a Ukrainian attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SanITiq

What does the US Speaker of the House do?

Republican Kevin McCarthy is seeking to become Speaker, one of the most powerful roles in US politics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ogL8Xzd

NFL star Damar Hamlin's family breaks silence after his collapse

The American football player remains in critical condition after collapsing on the field during a game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u0RvOHs

Aled Davies: Son of missing ex-BBC editor appeals for CCTV

Aled Davies went missing on New Year's Eve and was last seen in Pontcanna, Cardiff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zKFAcvX

César film awards ban nominees investigated for sexual violence

The César Awards brings in the rule after fears there could be protests at the event next month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1A96IUo

Waterloo Road: Why BBC school drama is back after eight-year break

Stars of the school drama discuss its comeback after it was a surprise streaming hit in the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oiCwY0G

NHS: Government urged to take action over pressures

Ministers are facing criticism amid warnings the NHS is on a knife edge and a surge of critical incidents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NIxhjna

The Papers: Harry wants family 'back' and NHS on 'knife edge'

The Duke of Sussex's calls to reconcile with his father and brother leads Tuesday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MU7KpNE

Russia plans to 'exhaust' Ukraine with prolonged attacks - Zelensky

Ukraine's president says Moscow aims to exhaust his country with a prolonged wave of drone strikes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IG9dDwu

Ancient Egyptian 'Green Coffin' returned to Cairo by US

The brightly painted wooden sarcophagus was smuggled to the US by a global art trafficking network. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uy7xUtm

Dozens escape Mexican jail in deadly attack

Suspected members of a drug cartel pull up in armoured vehicles and open fire on prison guards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5id02wx

Third of world in recession this year, IMF head warns

Kristalina Georgieva said 2023 will be "tougher" than last year as the global economy faces challenges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bVHaRsl

'My autism made me an artist but I wanted a family'

David Downes, who paints from his photographic memory, says being autistic has shaped his whole life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dwopOq9

Sound Of 2023: Cat Burns went from busking to a platinum record

The singer, whose single Go went platinum this year, takes fourth place in the BBC Sound Of 2023. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/89RxEJy

Armchair shark detectives needed for Welsh project

Volunteers are needed to help identify sharks, skates and rays as part of a conservation project. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Cl0sR5t

Warnings for ice and travel disruption in Scotland

An ice alert is in force for the whole of Scotland and train services face a week of cancellations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZAUICGm