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Oldham Coliseum: Historic theatre stages final act after funding cut

The final curtain falls on the Oldham Coliseum after it had its Arts Council England funding removed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5QRIkNX

Hormone replacement therapy and menopause: What you need to know about HRT

HRT can help with menopausal symptoms. If you're thinking about taking it, here's what you need to consider. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EyCv4ZJ

Trump will not appear in court in handcuffs - lawyer

The former US president is to fly from Florida and turn himself in while surrounded by federal agents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1HTO7FY

Port of Dover warns passengers of long delays

A 'critical incident' has been declared due to high levels of coach traffic at the French border control. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LO8T25M

South Yorkshire PC jailed for taking photo of teenager's breasts

Paul Hinchcliffe's victims tells a court the officer's actions destroyed her trust in the police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f4lUGRB

Andrew Tate and brother to be released into house arrest

A Romanian appeals court orders the Tates and two associates to stay in the buildings where they live. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BbJLua6

Bafta Game Awards: God of War wins six but Vampire Survivors takes top prize

God of War: Ragnarok takes the most prizes, but Vampire Survivors is the surprise best game winner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p2FQJea

Austria's far-right walks out of Zelensky speech

The politicians left behind placards on their desks that read "space for neutrality". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eCpJhUH

Police wrestle growling alligator in Florida

Bodycam footage shows the moment an officer pounces on the reptile in the streets of Tampa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/62sXkKH

The Americans who have lived through multiple mass shootings

This week's shooting in Nashville has highlighted the small cohort of people in the US who have been caught up in multiple mass shootings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l0wNEOd

Council tax would be frozen for a year, Labour propose as campaign launches

Sir Keir Starmer says the tax could be kept at its current rate with an expanded windfall tax on energy firms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/91I3GZs

'Power up Britain' plan targets emissions and costs

Ministers say the UK should have Europe's cheapest electricity by 2050, but critics call plans a "rehash". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/im7ycPx

Sister of Christopher Alder on 25-year fight for answers

Christopher Alder's sister on fighting for answers about her brother's death and burial mix-up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aTytHd8

Climate change: Is the UK on track to meet its targets?

The government has until the end of March to come up with a revised net zero strategy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0LicoGy

Migration dilemma leaves Rishi Sunak confronting an expensive mess

Critics of the government say a legacy of asylum mismanagement means problems are stacking up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QakgH5m

Watch: King Charles speaking German in Berlin

The King joked with his hosts as he impressed with his language skills at a lavish banquet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rhs7jvH

'It's tougher than ever to be a comedian'

Stand-ups share what it is like to make a living - and make people laugh - amid a cost of living crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zWk9LNr

Ministers can veto prisoners' parole in Victims and Prisoners Bill

The government has promised to make it easier for victims of crime in England and Wales to get justice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QUHECet

The Papers: 'Cruise ships' to house migrants and new NHS cash

Wednesday's headlines include new plans to house migrants on cruise ships and fresh cash for the NHS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qHOQ0iG

New cars sold in EU must be zero-emission from 2035

The deal was delayed for weeks after Germany called for an exemption for cars running on e-fuels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bM0lSDF

Labour could require solar panels for new builds, hints Ed Miliband

Shadow climate secretary Ed Miliband said a "rooftop revolution" could help meet climate targets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ieDkjJm

Elon Musk: Twitter boss announces blue tick shake-up

Only paying users will have their content recommended and be allowed to vote in polls from 15 April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l3WnRxH

Inside Britain's biggest sewer under London's River Thames

The new tunnel under the River Thames in London is 25km long was built at a cost of almost £5bn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fYL8uZP

Lebanon crisis: The Syrian refugees recycling to stay alive

Companies pay tiny amounts for recyclable waste in Beirut. Deiri Fayyad dives into bins to find it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ddn3yaF

Can Humza Yousaf unite the SNP?

Humza Yousaf faces several challenges as he takes over as SNP leader and Scotland's first minister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ubtX8ye

NFT: Plans for Royal Mint produced token dropped by government

Plans for a government-backed digital token, ordered to be created by Rishi Sunak, have been axed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fk8pymT

Israel protests: PM Netanyahu delays legal reforms after day of strikes

His proposed changes provoked an outpouring of anger from nearly all parts of Israeli society. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4Dk7ipf

Do fewer but bigger infrastructure projects, government told

National Infrastructure Commission says major objectives have stuttered and progress is "off track". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cYxv0fn

Eurovision 2023: Mae Muller and other hopefuls get pre-parties started across Europe

Participants of the song contest begin the build-up to Liverpool by performing for fans across Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8AyOLeR

The Papers: 'Crunch vote on small boats' and laughing gas ban

Monday's papers lead on the return of the Illegal Migration Bill and the government's nitrous oxide ban. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7jfJIDn

Mississippi tornado: 'My uncle's trailer was flattened - he was inside'

The BBC heard harrowing stories from residents in Mississippi as they stood amongst the ruins of their home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tcKs2H

Antonio Conte: Tottenham manager leaves after 16 months in charge

Manager Antonio Conte leaves Tottenham after 16 months in charge and his dismissal comes after he called the Spurs players "selfish". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/acYwolk

Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row

Yoav Gallant is sacked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opposing the controversial shake-up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lbTOrgV

Long Covid: Three years and no magic bullet

BBC Scotland's Lucy Adams still suffers from the effects of long Covid and wants to know why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jU1CTXI

'God, guns and Trump': Thousands turn out for Texas rally

As Donald Trump stares down a potential arrest, it is business as usual at his campaign rally. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/abdA6tu

Plans to house migrants on ferries to be announced

The government has previously signalled it wants to end the practice of housing people in hotels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ypYghnS

Andrew Lloyd Webber's son Nicholas dies aged 43

The composer says his family is "totally bereft" by the loss of his Grammy-nominated son Nick. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iVvQPpm

Halt Israel legal reform, urges defence minister

Yoav Gallant's call comes as Israelis opposed to the changes hold further nationwide mass rallies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pKgf8nt

Police probe Alison Hammond blackmail claims

Inquiries move "swiftly" following allegations the This Morning presenter has been targeted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kZrq3se

Patriotic Alternative: The town fighting the far-right with Welsh cakes

When Patriotic Alternative started targeting a Welsh town, the community found a way to push back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YCluHAU

Record revenue for staff agencies supplying NHS

Companies thrive as the health service struggles with staffing gaps and increased patient demand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xJpc30T

Firms hit back at Bank governor in prices row

Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin says bank managers are "breathing down the neck" of business owners. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/so26c5g

Israel's Netanyahu to visit UK amid growing turmoil at home

The Israeli PM's trip comes as divisions deepen over a judicial plan and fears grow in the West Bank. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DyEve7i

Claude Lorius: Pioneering French climate change scientist dies aged 91

His expeditions to Antarctica helped prove that humans were responsible for global warming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Tygnltr

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's Congress showdown: Five key moments

Tech executives don't get an easy ride before Congress, but Shou Zi Chew's hearing was exceptionally bruising. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ohacg9q

Iraq war 20 years on: 'I lost my leg, but I'd do it again'

Two decades on from the invasion, UK Armed Forces veterans reflect on how the Iraq war changed them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8Ax4Gi5

Top Gear filming halted after Freddie Flintoff accident

The BBC said it would be "inappropriate" to resume making the popular TV show's new series for now. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g4rD8BN

Bordeaux town hall set on fire in France pension protests

Fire engulfs the building's front as violence flares in several cities during pension reform protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qWG74yB

Olivia Pratt-Korbel: Suspect denies being in 'murder frame of mind'

Thomas Cashman, 34, who is accused of shooting Olivia Pratt-Korbel, denies being the gunman. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sH4g5YL

Prince William praises Ukrainian refugees' resilience on Poland trip

The Prince of Wales met Ukrainians who have fled the war on the second day of his visit to Poland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ndPeYcZ

Ikea told to tackle sexual harassment after UK complaint

The firm signed an agreement to protect staff in the UK after concerns over how it handled an allegation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ewrScO1

Coppola Jr becomes film family's latest star, with viral TikTok clip

The next generation in the famous film-making dynasty inadvertently becomes a social media star. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DLOesTW

Partygate: MPs test Boris Johnson's claims he did not lie to Parliament

Boris Johnson is grilled by MPs over his claims he did not deliberately lie to Parliament. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lgmtHKi

Chris Mason: 'Box set Boris Johnson' is pure political theatre

The PM before last was never likely to gently fade out and disappear, writes the BBC's political editor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fOIug2C

The struggle to find a home in a picture-postcard village

Some people have spent years trying to find an affordable property in part of the Scottish Highlands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c6xeOXt

Partygate: MPs to share evidence ahead of Boris Johnson TV grilling

The ex-prime minister is fighting accusations he misled Parliament over lockdown parties in No 10. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9uKQfjV

The Papers: 'D-day' for Johnson as he gets 'ready for battle'

Wednesday's papers lead on Boris Johnson giving evidence later in a televised hearing on partygate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gD75abU

Boris Johnson Partygate inquiry: The key clashes to expect

The former PM faces a several hour-long grilling by MPs over claims he misled Parliament. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o2aRzwf

The WhatsApp messages that complicate Johnson's defence

Boris Johnson claims his Downing Street colleagues thought rules were being followed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZyvuJlD

Olivia Colman: ‘If only Miss Havisham had a therapist’

The actress, starring in a new BBC adaptation of Great Expectations, on why she thinks it's relevant to modern Britain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wb1ScG9

The Papers: Rotten Met and 'trial of Boris Johnson' begins

Tuesday's papers lead with the Met Police being deemed "institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pUFvb9A

Ukraine says Russian missiles destroyed in Crimea

If confirmed as a Ukrainian attack, it would be a rare foray into the occupied region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z2pA3GF

The 'dear' friendship of Xi and Putin... in 62 seconds

As Putin welcomes Xi to Moscow, the BBC examines the relationship between the two world leaders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jxb6MOU

Five things we've learned from UN climate report

BBC environment correspondent Matt McGrath outlines the key takeaways from the latest IPCC report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Eb1h4lK

Are romance authors at risk from book-writing chatbots?

As AI-powered chatbots can now write fiction, human authors may have unwanted competition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YTfZiQL

The Papers: Boris dossier and judges 'to back down' on Rwanda

The papers lead with European courts looking at the Rwanda plan and Boris Johnson's Partygate defence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7QLCzc0

Miss Wales says she is grateful after life-changing M4 crash

Darcey Corria was left with with a broken neck and pelvis in a collision on the M4 in January. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o2cHg4F

Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

Cloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in government contract scandals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IPcqlZD

Credit Suisse: Bank rescue damages Switzerland's reputation for stability

Beset by scandals and crisis, many people are questioning how a totemic bank ended up beyond repair. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dzm1cHy

Norfolk council sorry for wrongly telling man he is dead

Stuart Dobson says he was both surprised and distressed when his local council told him he had died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DB6S8Et

Samara Joy brought back old-school jazz. It won her two Grammys

The 23-year-old unexpectedly beat major pop stars to win Best New Artist. Here's how she did it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gScPlDN

French pension reforms: Is Macron's government doomed by crisis?

No-confidence motions face the Macron government as it tries to force its unpopular changes into law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vKXLj9

Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12

A strong earthquake off Ecuador's southern coast left people trapped in collapsed houses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uzpvlX3

William Hill: Gambling addict says bookmaker didn't help him stop

A teacher says William Hill should have done more to stop him betting when he was staking thousands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nfqix9u

RAF Scampton: Historians pen letter against WW2 airfield migrant plan

A group of historians pen a letter saying RAF Scampton shoud not be used to house asylum seekers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wB0NODJ

Six Nations 2023: Ireland 29-16 England - Irish seal Grand Slam in Dublin

Ireland win their fourth Grand Slam as they wear down 14-man England in a tense Six Nations finale in Dublin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VH0oixN

Novak Djokovic: World number one will not play at Miami Open after being denied entry to US

World number one Novak Djokovic has failed in his bid to play at next week's Miami Open after being denied entry to the United States. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fTx9OyF

The Papers: Passport strike and arrest warrant for Putin

A walkout by staff at the Passport Office and Putin being accused of war crimes lead Saturday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mtCx6a7

Queen's gallantry awards recognise London Bridge attack heroes

Five of the civilian commendations go to men who confronted the London Bridge attacker in 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JMKeFsz

Will Vladimir Putin ever face a war crimes trial?

Despite the charges against him at the Hague, the chances of a prosecution for Ukraine war crimes are slim. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iQLFesC

Jacqueline Gold: the woman who brought sex to the High Street

Jacqueline Gold, whose death was announced on Friday, changed the lives of women at home and at work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4ciEnqV

Met Police: Sir Stephen House to be investigated over alleged rape comments

It is claimed Sir Stephen House described the bulk of rape complaints as "regretful sex". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C5OSizI

Hemsby: How many other communities are at risk of erosion?

What can be done to protect coastal communities at risk of being swallowed up by the sea? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PADyZv2

The Papers: NHS pay deal and 'Banks try to reassure investors'

A deal that would give health workers a 5% rise and ongoing turmoil in the markets lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b50qI1m

Metropolitan Police expected to be heavily criticised for being racist, sexist and homophobic in report

The BBC understands the report will criticise the Met's tolerance of wrongdoing within its ranks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4m8corO

Chris Kaba family concerned about watchdog resignations

Chris Kaba, 24, was shot dead by a Met Police officer and the police watchdog is investigating. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HPg5sck

More than half of England's schools disrupted by strikes

Teachers walked out for two days this week in their long-running dispute over a fully-funded pay rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7DQRhra

Napoli v Eintracht Frankfurt: Football fans throw chairs at Naples riot police

Police respond with tear gas as Eintracht Frankfurt fans charge through the streets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XqEreI7

Vote to be held on eradicating all Uist estate's deer

A call for a cull in South Uist follows concerns about the spread of Lyme disease from infected deer ticks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Bg4XNuP

Amir Khan: CCTV of gunpoint robbery shown to court

The former world boxing champion was forced to hand over his bespoke £72,000 watch in the footage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hE4NDXb

Watch: How the Budget day unfolded

The Chancellor delivered his first budget and presented the government's plans for spending and taxation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gePWlnC

Budget 2023: Jeremy Hunt insists plans will get people back to work

Jeremy Hunt tells the BBC his plans will kick start growth, but Labour says the UK economy is stagnating under the Tories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DsACg8F

'I may still have to move back in with my parents'

Young people tell the BBC what they think of the help announced in the Spring Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dC2NW70

Christine McGuinness: I was sexually abused, like so many autistic women

The model and TV personality speaks about the impact autism has had on her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zudgnvS

The Papers: 'Back to work budget' and 'Russia downs US drone'

Previews of Wednesday's Budget and the reported downing of a US drone over the Black Sea lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hjOo4xB

OpenAI announces ChatGPT successor GPT-4

The fourth version of the AI chatbot can process both images and text. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Pne8TUf

Budget: Jeremy Hunt to announce expansion of free childcare support

A scheme providing 30 hours of free childcare is expected to be expanded to cover one and two-year-olds in the Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HD94Saj

Chelmsford murderer returns to scene and talks to police

Marek Hecko is filmed on a body cam saying he knows what happened and "this city is mine". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TVHLItP

Costa Titch death: South African rapper 'wanted to hit next level'

The rapper - who died after collapsing on stage - had plans to take things to "a whole new level". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jXCOmzG

Silicon Valley Bank: Global bank stocks slump despite Biden reassurances

It comes after US authorities stepped in to protect customers following the collapse of two American banks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UteYmxr

Theresa May says asylum plan won't solve illegal migration issue

The former PM says modern slavery victims will be "collateral damage" under new government proposals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L9phgdM

Phyllida Barlow: Renowned British sculptor dies aged 78

The Newcastle-born artist had a long career teaching art before her breakthrough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/maC4e7q

Silicon Valley Bank: Biden says US banking system is safe

US authorities say they will guarantee all customer deposits after two banks collapse and spark crisis fears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UteYmxr

Norfolk deer herd crossing road holds up coastguard patrol

A coastguard patrol team pulls over to let a few deer cross the road - and they keep on coming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/94gzobr

SNP leadership race: The party members deciding the next first minister

As voting opens in the SNP leadership race, we spoke to party members at hustings in Glasgow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KT1tdfc

How the Match of the Day row played out... in 90 seconds

A walkout by Match of the Day staff saw the show go out with no commentary or pundits this weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7rks2lg

Save Our Wild Isles, urge wildlife charities

Three of the biggest conservation charities team up to try and halt the destruction of nature in UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sZXGN39

The Papers: Lineker 'to return' to TV and bank collapse

The front pages continue to reflect the impartiality row at the BBC, and the government's response to Silicon Valley Bank collapse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A2PykYL

Silicon Valley Bank: Money in failed US bank is safe - US government

Depositors with Silicon Valley Bank can access all their money from Monday, US officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UteYmxr

Good Friday Agreement: PM to invite Joe Biden to NI for 25th anniversary

President affirmed US government's support for Belfast Agreement at a St Patrick's Day event in 2022. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pnbVsyX

Silicon Valley Bank: Offer made for UK arm of failed US lender

It comes as the government and Bank of England scramble to protect customers after Silicon Valley Bank collapsed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H9gDocn

The Papers: Lineker 'chaos' pressures BBC chiefs and asylum plan

Sunday's front pages focus on the impartiality row between presenter Gary Lineker and the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SNp3r2X

Budget 2023: Universal credit claimants to get more childcare cost help

The announcement in next week's Budget is part of government plans to encourage people back to work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kpn1m7T

Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom

Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZcueAf3

Gary Lineker row: BBC boss asked if he bowed to government pressure

Watch Nomia Iqbal's interview with the BBC director general on the Gary Lineker crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ya85TAp

Cheltenham stabbing: Man held under Terrorism Act

The man was first held on suspicion of attempted murder after the attack outside a leisure centre. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oJS0qHM

Silicon Valley Bank: Regulators take over as failure raises fears

Regulators take over Silicon Valley Bank as the collapse raises wider fears about the banking sector. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6I4blRp

The Papers: BBC faces 'revolt' over Lineker as stars walk out

Gary Lineker dominates Saturday's front pages after the BBC suspended the Match of the Day star in a row over impartiality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jf8nTqt

Gary Lineker: A stand-off with no clear exit strategy

One of the BBC's best loved presenters has been taken off air due to an impartiality row. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vmesO4X

Mexico kidnapping: A twisted moral code explains cartel's apology

Mexico's criminal gangs adopt a warped code of ethics - and the kidnap of Americans broke the rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iKL1FpW

Campaigners slam government river bathing decision

Just one river included in government's proposal for new designated swimming sites from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JoKIcDO

The Papers: 'Huge Shambles 2' and nuclear plant luck 'will run out'

Delays to the HS2 rail project and a power cut at Ukraine's largest nuclear plant lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z8vOdRj

Rishi Sunak to push Emmanuel Macron on efforts to stop small boat crossings

However, the two men are not expected to reach a deal on returning migrants to France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AZa5tsn

Indian Wells: Emma Raducanu beats Danka Kovinic as Jack Draper sets up Dan Evans clash

British pair Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper put injury-disrupted build-ups behind them to earn first-round wins at the prestigious Indian Wells event. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8UDV4C1

Manchester United 4-1 Real Betis: Erik ten Hag's side take command in Europa League last-16 first-leg tie

Manchester United respond to their 7-0 humiliation at Liverpool by overwhelming Real Betis in the first leg of their last-16 Europa League tie from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EzewT9b

Heavy snow and high winds to create treacherous conditions

Motorists are being warned to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary in the affected areas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bMTFhoC

UN buys huge ship to avert catastrophic oil spill off Yemen

The vessel will head to Yemen and remove 1.1m barrels of oil from a stricken tanker in the Red Sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CKFhN8E

Tucker Carlson, Donald Trump and the in-fighting at Fox News

A defamation lawsuit has pulled back the curtain on the inner workings of Fox News. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GNPJEo7

Elle Edwards: Three arrests in connection with fatal shooting at pub

Elle Edwards, 26, was shot in the head while celebrating with friends at a pub on Christmas Eve. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Pj3Elim

Nicola Bulley: Man, 34, arrested over police scene footage

Man is held on suspicion of malicious communications offences and perverting the course of justice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zMi2cQf

Boris Johnson gives evidence in Dominic Raab bullying probe

Dominic Raab served as deputy prime minister and foreign secretary under Boris Johnson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CQTgpRc

Rishi Sunak: Why PM will not find it easy to stop boat crossings

Will new legislation aimed at cutting numbers crossing the Channel have an impact? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/POt1Hdz

Oceans littered with 171 trillion plastic pieces

New estimates suggest that plastic pollution in the oceans has risen dramatically since 2005. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GTdxZrX

Watch as car crashes into cafe during podcast recording

"It's so quiet in here," the host says as an out-of-control car swerves into shot behind him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RzmxgQs

The Papers: Sunak 'lays down law' and Lineker's 'Nazi jibe'

The government's asylum plans and Gary Lineker's comparison of them to 30s Germany lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kibIZ90

Chelsea 2-0 Borussia Dortmund (agg 2-1): Blues fight back to reach last eight

Graham Potter enjoys his finest night as Chelsea manager as they overcome a first-leg deficit against Borussia Dortmund to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ERY4Oqw

Mexico kidnapping: Why a million Americans a year risk Mexico medical tourism

Some take precautions to avoid being targeted by criminals, like changing their car's licence plate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DBxPOi1

Two fans die in crush after GloRilla concert in Rochester, New York

Grammy-nominated rapper GloRilla, who was performing, says she is "devastated and heartbroken". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VuNtPO2

Pupils missing school on Fridays as parents are at home, MPs told

"Huge" school absences when "mum and dad are at home", England's children's commissioner says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eLDOhRE

Egypt archaeology: Dig unearths smiling mini-sphinx which may represent Claudius

The artefact found in the Hathor Temple is thought to represent the Roman Emperor Claudius. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/04LwYkA

The Papers: Law to stop small boats and Johnson 'to make dad a Sir'

Plans to end migrant Channel crossings and claims the ex-PM wants his father to be knighted lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ElmadrF

Scottish Prison Service faces first UK prosecution for corporate homicide

Police are asked to examine whether Scotland's prison service has corporate responsibility over the death of Allan Marshall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TC6Fwyj

Kemal Kilicdaroglu: Opposition picks 'Turkey's Gandhi' to challenge Erdogan in election

Quiet-spoken centre-leftist Kemal Kilicdaroglu is chosen by the opposition to run for president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iLjqIuQ

Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson to face parole hearing

The 70-year-old, who is due to face a public Parole Board hearing, was first jailed in the 1970s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bytVF2q

Bangladesh investigates huge fire at world's largest refugee camp

The blaze in Bangladesh has left at least 12,000 people - mainly Rohingya refugees - without shelter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0EOI12x

Police searching for five missing people find three dead

They were last seen on a night out in Cardiff - two others are taken to hospital after a suspected road traffic collision. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Elqphsz

Two-year wait or £3K for cataract op - patients opt for private

Long waits for surgery mean more people are using savings or loans to pay for private treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UJENhHq

Crash Landing On You: What binds the magnificent worlds of K-dramas and Bollywood

It's tempting to draw comparisons between the two styles - but how similar are they? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Dz3w2NB

Mum's warning after uterine cancer mistaken for periods

Kelly Pendry's symptoms were initially dismissed as normal post-pregnancy periods. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/734oYZ1

Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks

Countries have reached a landmark agreement to put 30% of the world's oceans into protection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DojkFtH

Everything Everywhere sweeps Independent Spirit Awards

The absurdist sci-fi took home nearly every major award at an event honouring the best in independent film and television. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YVAKcM

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden: 'I was seen as a risk'

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden on navigating the industry while managing Crohn's disease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Bt4f3Oz

King's Coronation: Pubs to stay open longer in England and Wales

People in England and Wales will get served for an extra two hours to mark King Charles III's coronation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NgUpezR

Paris St-Germain 4-2 Nantes: Kylian Mbappe scores club-record goal as Ligue 1 leaders win

Kylian Mbappe scores a club-record 201st goal for Paris St-Germain in an entertaining win over Nantes in Ligue 1. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QNUrlGu

Harry: I feared losing memories of mum during therapy

The Duke of Sussex says he showers his children with affection to avoid passing on "traumas" from his past. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ayOM53S

The Papers: Johnson faces 'punishment' and his 'stitch-up'

The former PM facing a "battle for his political future" and his combative response leads the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GMJFj9i

Xi Jinping is unveiling a new deputy - why it matters

The incumbent premier Li Keqiang will give way to a Xi loyalist at an annual meeting of lawmakers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4hswiGL

King's coronation oil will be animal-cruelty free

A new version of sacred oil to be used at the King's coronation has been consecrated in Jerusalem. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BloS5Qj

Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty

People have been sentenced to death for less than this double murder, the judge told the convicted killer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JykBYEp

Joe Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed, White House says

The US president's doctor says all cancerous tissue was successfully removed in February. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PIyW8tS

'My Friday prison release led to a disastrous mistake'

Marc Conway is backing a new law that aims to cut reoffending by ending Friday prison releases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ivAYGqC

Robotaxi tech improves but can they make money?

Despite setbacks, robotaxi services from Cruise and Waymo are making progress, but will they make money? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h9J6Hvg

Florida resident dies from brain-eating amoeba

Officials suspect the victim was infected after rinsing their nasal sinuses with public tap water. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ScOxiUd

Energy firms expect bill help to continue in April

Sources in the energy industry say some firms have already priced in support for bills continuing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3TcWikh

Matt Hancock Isabel Oakeshott WhatsApp message row

The BBC's Jonathan Blake examines why the former health secretary's Covid communications are in the spotlight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KGM60iH

Caledonian Sleeper rail service to be nationalised

Scotland's transport minister says an arm's length company will take over the franchise on 25 June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gvTxZif

Omagh police shooting: Two arrested over John Caldwell attack

The men, 33 and 57, were arrested in Omagh and Belfast in connection with last week's attack in Omagh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/twGqsA5

Kaylea Titford: Parents of neglected teenage girl who died jailed

The parents of a 16-year-old girl who died after "shocking and prolonged" neglect have been jailed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OL8AWpc

Amazon jungle: Man survived 31 days by eating worms

The 30-year-old man got lost while hunting with friends in the Amazon in northern Bolivia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XpkDK3b

Greece train crash: What we know so far

At least 36 people have died after two trains collided in northern Greece - here's what we know about the incident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EHa3Zlp

Grimsby teenager sentenced over 100mph police chase ending in crash

Oliver Clark, 19, from Grimsby, admits dangerous driving and is given a suspended jail sentence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CMYFI4d