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The Papers: ITV orders inquiry and university funding 'broken'

The fallout from Phillip Schofield's resignation and a warning from university bosses lead the papers from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jKyhNPT

The untold tale of America's first spelling bee victor

Marie Bolden, a black teenager, won the first US spelling bee in 1908. Her win was eclipsed by racism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kObLZet

Medieval techniques used to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral

Peter Henrikson uses medieval techniques to create the new roof for the fire-ravaged structure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ulsvat0

Warhammer: Royal Mail issues stamps to mark game's 40th anniversary

Warhammer is a fantasy theme game, described as "a British institution and a global success". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dyOPfUc

Why row about Boris Johnson's Covid WhatsApp messages matters

A stand-off over Boris Johnson's submissions to the Covid inquiry spells trouble for the government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Mxcy65

Diddy says Diageo neglected his tequila due to race

The artist says the business relationship with the drinks giant was "tainted by racial prejudices". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BTZHEQy

Every Canadian cigarette will soon carry a health warning

Canada will be the first country to have warning labels on the tipping paper of individual cigarettes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IDOhQWG

French Open 2023 results: Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva credits Andy Murray for Roland Garros win

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva says a text message from Andy Murray provided the inspiration before winning the first Grand Slam match of her career. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ITsSBwE

Iowa building collapse: 'We believe he's under the rubble'

As many as five people are still believed to be missing in the debris of the six-storey apartment building. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/shMJCer

Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia

The diagnosis comes as her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, receives hospice care in Georgia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A4p2woG

Watch: Ducklings lowered from flats' rooftop in bucket

Steve Stuttard says it is the fourth year the mother duck has nested on his apartment block. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UNc9xpB

Two believed trapped after Davenport, Iowa building collapse

Five people remain unaccounted for after the incident, with no deaths so far reported, officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VcYvuSX

Rishi Sunak to visit US for talks with Joe Biden

The leaders are expected to discuss trade, although a full-blown free trade agreement is not on the agenda. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MJipGHN

The 'exploding' demand for giant heat pumps

Whole towns in Europe are being heated by huge, energy efficient heat pumps. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7PsmNHB

Newspaper headlines: Labour housing plan and banks 'ripping off' savers

Labour plans to let councils buy land cheaply and a call for action on interest rates lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QcP5HJK

German police arrest stripper over toy gun

Frankfurt police say they took action after receiving reports about a man with an assault rifle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ynmiPB

Watch: Cheese rollers run down near-vertical hill

See dozens run down Coopers Hill in pursuit of a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZaY8ty2

Kosovo: Fresh clashes as Nato troops called in to northern towns

Serb protesters are angry at ethnic Albanian mayors being installed in Serb-majority areas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oxHzTPK

Luton Town: Thousands line streets for Premier League promotion party

Luton will play top flight football for the first time in more than 30 years next season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s6BnCiS

Why Everest base camp won't be moving anytime soon

Nepal will not shift base camp due to climate change, after opposition from Sherpas and mountaineers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DfmEJoR

Who is Linda Yaccarino, Twitter's 'superwoman'?

Can new chief executive Linda Yaccarino fix Twitter? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w6jMP8V

Everton escape relegation: 'Reboot needed or it will be temporary reprieve'

Everton need a serious reboot and fresh ideas in their hierarchy otherwise this latest relegation escape will merely be a temporary reprieve, writes Phil McNulty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g6AEOPB

Luton carnival: Thousands line streets to 'showcase' culture

About 500 people dress up and take part in the colourful parade through the town centre. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8ZBeM4W

Premier League: The season which had a bit of everything - including 39 managers

BBC Sport looks back at a strange Premier League season which had a bit of everything. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eDjmbYC

South Africa period poverty: 'I don't want anyone else to use rags for sanitary pads'

South African Tamara Magwashu grew up unable to afford pads or tampons - now she is changing that for others. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NT4s9ai

Knebworth House: The stately home making the most of its film credentials

Monarchs, super heroes, and iconic puppets are just some of the characters to have walked its halls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QPrdCbZ

Luton Town fans celebrate 'absolute scenes' Premier League promotion

Luton Town fans are celebrating victory over Coventry City that secured Premier League promotion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BlhxH6z

Seven charged with attempted murder of detective

The detective was shot while putting footballs into his car at a sports complex in Omagh in February. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pOeq7d1

ITV News journalist Emily Morgan dies, aged 45

The health and science editor is remembered as a "true trailblazer" and "devoted mother and wife". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tThz6fO

Coventry City 1-1 Luton Town (5-6 pens): Hatters win shootout to reach Premier League

Luton beat Coventry 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Wembley to win promotion to the Premier League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GnazhNI

Ely: Aunt of bike crash victim says police are to blame

Harvey Evans and friend Kyrees Sullivan died after the e-bike they were on crashed in Ely, Cardiff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XHi6Agt

Hikikomori: Why S Korea is paying young recluses to leave home

Money only "touches the surface" of a deeper problem, former recluses and youth workers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xlbWwdf

University strikes: what impact will marking boycott have?

Some final year students may not graduate this summer, with UCU members refusing to mark exams. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w3oJAqt

East Kent: A decade of failure in maternity care

Why has an NHS Trust failed to improve maternity care after a near-decade of failure? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PHRkIxC

The end of the affair: How Imran Khan went from the Pakistan Army’s saviour to its nemesis

Author Mohammed Hanif on the troubled relationship between Pakistan's former PM and the powerful army. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ylvz08s

The Papers: 'Phil affair storm' and 'holiday plans in chaos'

Saturday's papers lead with news of Phillip Schofield's affair and disruption at British Airways. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pqwltVM

Finley Boden: The parents who 'deceived everyone' to kill their son

Stephen Boden and Shannon Marsden lied to professionals, before murdering 10-month-old Finley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9MOuh5S

Oxford split over Kathleen Stock's invite to Union debate

Some say objections to Kathleen Stock's upcoming visit go against free speech, but others disagree. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yUkuM6Q

Bike in Cardiff crash was birthday present for victim, 15

Harvey Evans and best friend Kyrees Sullivan died in a crash while riding an electric bike. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0pGB219

PC who investigated Wayne Couzens receives hate messages

Ex-officer barred for misconduct says she been made a "scapegoat" for failings over Sarah Everard's murder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DJVz1nw

Net migration: The target that won't stop moving

How did a promise to get net migration down to the "tens of thousands" go unfulfilled for 13 years? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kj3vmDY

Aderrien Murry: Mississippi boy, 11, shot by officer after calling police

Aderrien Murry has been released from hospital and is recovering from his injuries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kBURAeb

Manchester United 4-1 Chelsea: Hosts secure Champions League place with thumping win

Manchester United secure Champions League football for next season with a 4-1 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kh0yWYX

Virgin Galactic rocket plane blasts skyward

Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic spaceliner is back in action after a gap of almost two years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BYOhtCR

Gen Charles "CQ" Brown Jr: History-making fighter pilot picked as new Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman

Gen Brown would become the first black joint chiefs chairman in three decades, after Colin Powell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QSqaNFy

Extra free childcare helps higher earners - report

Plans to give working parents extra help with childcare costs are "unfairly targeted", charities say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A941Xko

Brian Cox says Succession twist happened 'too early' in series

The actor discusses a major plot twist from the latest season of the Emmy-winning HBO drama. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c6FjDpZ

Newspaper headlines: Tina Turner 'simply the best' and 'more rate rises ahead'

The death of Tina Turner and reactions to data showing persistent UK inflation lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c7xOGnz

Chris Mason: The battle for truth over Covid is only just starting

A row erupts between the Covid inquiry and the government over how much material should be disclosed from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lGgK812

Brighton 1-1 Manchester City: Julio Enciso scores stunning equaliser to seal Europa League place

Brighton's Julio Enciso scores a fantastic equaliser as his side play out an entertaining draw against champions Manchester City. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iks1Lv0

TikToker Mizzy fined for entering home for prank video

Bacari-Bronze O'Garro, 18, also known as Mizzy, admitted breaching a community protection order. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hqM7ykr

Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's Joe Biden-inspired economic strategy

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares "globalisation as we know it is dead", in a speech in Washington DC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QWX6iua

Netflix begins UK crackdown on password sharing

The streaming giant will charge users for sharing passwords in the UK and the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zZSr6aV

I was targeted by Mirror investigators - Campbell

Ex-No 10 spin doctor Alastair Campbell tells a court his mortgage details were unlawfully accessed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J4jtDHl

Ron DeSantis to launch 2024 presidential bid on Twitter - reports

The 44-year-old Florida governor is expected to be Donald Trump's main Republican 2024 challenger. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RhD2v8t

Ukraine war: Nato watches Russian 'Zombies' in Estonia

In Estonia, pilots respond to Russian jets acting suspiciously at the alliance's northeast border. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0CkyXEh

Ray Stevenson: Thor, Star Wars and Rome actor's career in pictures

Some of the most memorable snaps of the Star Wars, Thor and Rome actor - who has died aged 58. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WuRfCcl

Clare Nowland: Officer who tasered 95-year old woman suspended

Clare Nowland - who has dementia - was critically injured after she was Tasered at an Australian care home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/enpYoys

India wrestlers risk Olympic dream for '#MeToo' protest

India's best wrestlers worry they won't be in peak shape to qualify for the Olympics as they hold a protest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GHS1KZD

Riot police called out after 'disorder' at Cardiff crash

Police ask people to stay away from the scene, with some breaking up slabs to throw at officers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zcLqHAB

Ray Stevenson: Thor and Dexter actor dies aged 58

The actor from Northern Ireland was reportedly taken to hospital while filming on Italian island Ischia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b0UXYaK

US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse

The president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rUZbe9L

David Popa: Artist unveils dinosaur gallery for new David Attenborough series

David Popa has used nature to create a new dinosaur gallery for Sir David Attenborough's new series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EkRt8jN

The best of British press photography

Members of the British Press Photographers' Association show off their best shots. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WHFOiQ0

Explaining the 'how' - the launch of BBC Verify

BBC News CEO Deborah Turness introduces Verify, where BBC journalists share their evidence gathering. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DV8wW6Z

Titanic: Amateur radio heard SOS in Welsh town 2,000 miles away

Artie Moore's homemade station picked up the ship's distress signals - but nobody believed him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i0WjvX9

France attack: Kalashnikov assault on car kills three in Marseille

The killings near a nightclub come amid a spike in drug violence in France's second-largest city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SEAyrXd

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby: What went wrong for This Morning pair?

The presenter left ITV's This Morning after reports of a strained relationship with Holly Willoughby. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EHoCcOP

Energy bills predicted to fall from July by nearly £450

Ofgem is poised to announce a cut in its price cap next week, according to an energy consultancy firm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xnj3pv1

Starbucks: What a coffee ad reveals about transphobia in India

A viral ad has sparked conversations about how transgender people are treated in India. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AQKWSR2

Music festivals where Glastonbury meets Vicar of Dibley

Has the rise in hyper-local summer music festivals got anything to do with cost of living? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DvIUOjt

Suella Braverman speeding course claims prompt inquiry calls

The home secretary tried to arrange a private speed awareness course while she was attorney general. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fd9RrBV

British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73

The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wp1RFZG

Akshata Murty takes colourful step onto world stage

The UK prime minister's wife joins Rishi Sunak in Japan for the G7 summit in her latest appearance at his side. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wgez5Ch

Greek elections: Rail tragedy hangs over vote dominated by dynasties

Ahead of Sunday's election, Greece's worst rail crash is held up as proof of a broken government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/smqO4oG

Chantelle Cameron v Katie Taylor: Irish fighter given hero's reception at feverish Dublin weigh-in

Katie Taylor's incident-packed weigh-in before adoring Irish fans features kilts, violinists and a multitude of flags. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gDnGm7K

Jim Brown: Legendary NFL running back dead at 87

The record-breaking running back became a Hollywood actor and civil rights activist. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B2duOWl

Simona Halep: Two-time Grand Slam champion charged with second breach of doping rules

Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep is charged with a second breach of anti-doping rules, over "irregularities in her athlete biological passport". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6MV7Flq

The Papers: 'Saturday night taken away' and 'BT use more AI'

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway departure and Rishi Sunak's plans to "tame" AI lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HZpB8jC

Teachers walk tightropes in face of no trans guidance

Five years on from a government pledge, schools grapple with a subject as divisive as it is sensitive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JNSvmIG

Watch: Elderly couple rescued from rooftop amid deadly Italy floods

The Italian coast guard helicopter rescued two people after catastrophic flooding in the Emilia-Romagna region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nfD5ih2

AZ Alkmaar 0-1 West Ham (agg: 1-3): Hammers reach Europa Conference League final

West Ham reach their first European final since 1976 as they overcome AZ Alkmaar in their Europa Conference League semi-final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aF3qB2E

Alfie Steele injuries from ‘adult who lost control’

Scratches, cuts and bruises on nine-year-old Alfie Steele not from "classic childhood bumps". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cVn05aX

Ageing body scans to aid understanding of why diseases occur

The results could open up new ways to spot, treat and prevent some diseases, including cancer, experts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eYbPJMZ

Sting warns against AI songs as he wins prestigious music prize

He says songwriters face "a battle" to defend work against the growing use of artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/np1K0Ey

Manchester City 4-0 Real Madrid (Agg 5-1): Bernardo Silva scores twice as City reach Champions League final

Manchester City reach the final of the Champions League after Bernardo Silva scores twice in a hugely impressive win over Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZtLW8FB

Man City vs Real Madrid: Rate players in Champions League semi-final

Rate the players in the Champions League semi-final second leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1P6T8WQ

Prince Harry case told MGN knew about phone hacking

Prince Harry is among the high-profile figures accusing Mirror Group Newspapers of unlawful practices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BtpKy1V

Slurping Spaghetti and other food photo contest winners

An image called the Candy Man by UK photographer Jon Enoch wins the overall prize. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sjzgUbB

Number struggling to pay bills soars by 40%, FCA finds

The UK's financial regulator says 10.9 million adults are struggling to pay debts and bills. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OmTRJGp

University of Oxford drops Sackler name from buildings

It is the latest UK institution to cut ties to the family over their links to the US opioid crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kLGXHDt

Biden G7: President to cut short foreign trip for debt ceiling talks

Joe Biden will head home after a G7 meeting in Japan for talks with congressional leaders in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jy6W18B

Asante King asks British Museum to return gold to Ghana

Asante King met with the British Museum's director on a recent visit to London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lOhmpHR

Thailand elections: Move Forward looks to make history

A young, progressive party won more seats than any other. Will the senate and courts let them govern? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/euItgSq

The Papers: 'Suella's picking timebomb' and 'Drones for Kyiv'

Suella Braverman's speech on immigration and Volodymyr Zelensky's UK visit lead the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Llr5jJR

Vernon Kay: 'I'm not a young DJ' says new Radio 2 presenter

The BBC Radio 2 presenter reacts to criticism that the BBC are replacing older DJs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sVvUk21

Davina McCall and Sir Salman Rushdie win at British Book Awards

Menopausing is Book of the Year and Salman Rushdie gets a special accolade at British Book Awards from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BCabxEw

Piers Morgan was told story was from voicemails, court hears

Royal journalist claims the ex-Daily Mirror editor was briefed about source of Kylie Minogue story. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4eERSW0

Watch: Telecom tower buckles in Myanmar cyclone

Heavy rain and winds of up to 195kph (120mph) batter Bangladesh and Myanmar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GgbIzRB

Zibo barbecue: Millions bring sudden fame to industrial Chinese city

Previously a sleepy industrial city, Zibo has been at the centre of a post-lockdown social media frenzy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yeivjcN

Steeltown Murders: How a DNA-first caught a serial killer 30 years on

Pioneering scientific analysis found a child murderer and inspired new BBC drama Steeltown Murders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QcA8RqG

The Papers: 'Braverman pushes PM' and 'brothers in arms'

The home secretary's calls for reduced immigration and Rob Burrow's marathon finish make the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MUcDCdo

Thailand elections: Opposition parties surge ahead as count continues

Initial results from vote counting show the Pheu Thai and Move Forward parties are set to win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LfxsDmF

Watch: Best bits from the Baftas... in 80 seconds

From actors lost for words to stage selfies, this year's TV awards had it all. Catch up now. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i9j4RbZ

S Club confirm tour to go on after Paul Cattermole death

But the band members announce on Instagram that Hannah Spearritt will not be joining the anniversary tour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QOhPGaC

MOTD analysis: How Nottingham Forest 'pounced' on Chelsea's mistakes for important point

Match of the Day pundit Shaun Wright-Phillips analyses how Nottingham Forest "pounced" on Chelsea's mistakes to earn an important 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TWuFIqQ

Pochettino agrees to become Chelsea boss - Sunday's gossip

Mauricio Pochettino agrees terms to become Chelsea manager, Liverpool are favourites to sign Alexis Mac Allister, Kyle Walker wants to stay at Manchester City, plus more. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yzfoEDn

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sees Southampton relegated from Premier League

The PM is a lifelong fan of the club, but his support was not enough to inspire them to beat relegation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BKcZYbs

'This is a bad time' - why Southampton were relegated

Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse says "slipping standards" at the club brought about Saints' relegation from the Premier League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i7F1gtd

Paris Saint Germain 5-0 AC Ajaccio: Lionel Messi booed, Thomas Mangani & Achraf Hakimi sent off

Lionel Messi is booed by some Paris St-Germain fans in his first match since being suspended by the club as the Ligue 1 leaders beat Ajaccio 5-0. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/j25tXns

Eurovision: Princess of Wales makes surprise appearance

She played a pre-recorded instrumental piece in Windsor Castle's Crimson Drawing Room earlier this month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2sqtdWK

In pictures: Waiting is over for Eurovision 2023 fans

The wait is over for Eurovision fans who have made the trip to Liverpool for this year's final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u6nvbRM

Will there be a heatwave this summer?

After a cool, wet spring for many, BBC Weather's Ben Rich looks at the chances of warmer weather in the months ahead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lCPdDup

Priti Patel: Tory leadership errors cost us dearly in local elections

The former home secretary will blame "those in power" for Tory local election losses in a speech later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/covzN7V

Jamie Foxx out of hospital and recuperating, daughter says

Corinne Foxx says the Oscar-winning actor is recuperating and even recently played pickleball. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VjDaobd

The Papers: 'We three kings' and 'Phil fights for job'

Phillip Schofield's position at This Morning and a new Coronation picture lead Saturday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f9CsJdH

Coronation photo shows King Charles with Prince William and Prince George

Official photo shows the King with his elder son and grandson, who are next in line to the throne. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uwlBx6F

Portuguese parliament votes to allow limited euthanasia

Doctors can now help people suffering from incurable diseases or severe injuries to end their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7zFyCOc

Newspaper headlines: 'Interest rate pain' and 'inflation warning'

The Bank of England's decision to increase rates yet again dominates the front pages on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mI9cvtR

Eurovision semi-final: Australia break this year's rock 'curse'

The five-piece band, whose singer is an immigration lawyer, are one of 10 acts going to the final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yiVnab

E Jean Carroll: Donald Trump appeals against $5m verdict in sex abuse trial

A jury on Tuesday found Mr Trump liable for the sexual assault and defamation of writer E Jean Carroll from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IDSuYnE

New York City passes law barring weight discrimination

America's largest city joins a movement to make size a protected trait on par with race and gender. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OY7dNQC

Train strikes: Passengers warned of significant disruption

The train drivers' union leader insists Eurovision events in Liverpool were not targeted by strikes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CId1Ee4

Luton Town: Could Kenilworth Road host Premier League football?

One of England's most famous grounds would need a major upgrade if Luton Town are promoted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1vnfKsO

Newspaper headlines: Welby 'clashes with ministers' over small boats bill

The Archbishop of Canterbury's criticism of the government's migrant strategy leads many front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fiJjvmu

Google brings AI to search as it vies with Microsoft

The firm is rolling out artificial intelligence to its core search engine, after Microsoft did similar with ChatGPT. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9IDKCZY

AC Milan 0-2 Inter Milan: Edin Dzeko scores as Inter beat city rivals in thrilling derby

Inter Milan take a big step towards reaching the Champions League final as they beat city rivals in a thrilling Milan derby at San Siro. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/64LHDdW

What is Republican congressman George Santos accused of?

The Republican lawmaker from New York faces 13 charges including fraud and theft of public funds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wEmri5L

Eurovision 2023: Fans 'already in love with Liverpool'

Song contest fever sweeps this year's host city as fans from Europe and beyond join locals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rEAn1Jh

Finance worker found dead in Spanish holiday villa

Jaime Carsi, from Edinburgh, died after a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a holiday home in Spain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Uwz2j3e

Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester City: Kevin de Bruyne helps City draw Champions League first leg

Kevin de Bruyne's screamer earns Manchester City a Champions League semi-final first-leg draw at Real Madrid to keep their dream of a Treble on track. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4WG8x6q

Tens of thousands celebrate Burnley's Championship title win

The team went in an open-top bus parade through the town to the Claret's Turf Moor ground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gTakJy6

Ros Atkins on... the Coronation arrests

The BBC’s Analysis Editor examines the circumstances around the arrest of anti-monarchy protesters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tzxB9OM

Meet Melanie and Chayse: The disabled woman and her sex worker

Aged 43, Melanie decided to book an escort and experience sex for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9QvTklO

Tom Hanks' debut novel lifts lid on movie industry, and his on-set behaviour

In his only UK interview, the star talk books, Hollywood egos and who should be the next James Bond. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7pxg3a2

Jury hears closing remarks in Donald Trump civil rape case

Writer E Jean Carroll is accusing Donald Trump of assaulting her in the mid-90s, which he denies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/inWyTdG

Met Police 'regrets' arresting six anti-monarchy protesters

Anti-royal group Republic wants a "full inquiry" into the arrests on the morning of the Coronation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/irzVERo

Allen, Texas mall shooting: How graphic videos spread on Twitter

The footage went viral, often with no warnings. Experts say it's a disturbing failure by moderators. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5BFMkwm

BBC unveils Bike Bureau for green broadcasting

Two BBC journalists have spent the last few years building a mobile broadcast studio and office on two wheels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KEe1gFM

The Papers: William's pride in 'Pa' and UK open to 'political' King

Monday's papers reflect on the Prince of Wales' heartfelt words for the King at the Coronation concert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0CAjEmi

Does David de Gea's 'shocking' mistake raise questions about his Man Utd future?

David de Gea's Manchester United future is under scrutiny once more after his latest mistake against West Ham from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oj5v89p

Miami Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins from ninth on grid to extend championship lead

Red Bull's Max Verstappen carves through the field to win the Miami Grand Prix from ninth place on the grid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VsEKyOa

West Ham United 1-0 Manchester United: David de Gea blunder hands Hammers win

A howler from David de Gea gifts West Ham victory over Manchester United to boost their chances of Premier League survival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EAqcN83

Sudan fighting: The Nigerian footballer who fled in his shorts

The midfielder had no time to gather his belongings as fighting broke out in his neighbourhood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eTioWEX

Real Madrid 2-1 Osasuna: Rodrygo scores twice as Madrid win Copa del Rey

Rodrygo scores twice as Real Madrid win the Copa del Rey for the first time since 2014 after beating Osasuna. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z8lPUJS

Newspaper headlines: 'Crowning glory' of 'happy and glorious' Coronation

Sunday's front pages focus on the King's "crowning glory" as the world watches the Coronation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/go3KhID

Miami Grand Prix: Sergio Perez on pole after Charles Leclerc crash with Max Verstappen ninth

Red Bull's Sergio Perez takes pole position for the Miami Grand Prix while team-mate and title rival Max Verstappen will start only ninth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/arjskIG

Serbia mass shootings: Country reels in the wake of deadly attacks

Questions about the country's gun laws are being asked following two separate attacks this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CmVK6cQ

How King Charles' Coronation unfolded... in 90 seconds

How King Charles' Coronation day unfolded from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uM0xWY3

Moment helicopter pulls driver from Kenya flood waters

Flash flooding surrounded a lorry driver who was crossing the Gulana-Kulalu causeway in Kenya. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/48GtFev

Newspaper headlines: The King's 'day of destiny' finally arrives

The Coronation dominates the papers on Saturday - with the majority of tabloids focusing on the royal event. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wGJzc8a

UK counts down to King's historic coronation

People across the UK and beyond are preparing to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6OW9hk7

Eurovision 2023: Ukraine's champions Kalush Orchestra get Liverpool party started

Reigning champions Kalush Orchestra kick off the official build-up to the song contest in Liverpool. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/40LMPVj

Coronation: Public wish King Charles luck on walkabout

The monarch is seen laughing and shaking hands with crowds on the Mall a day before his Coronation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QsXE2lZ

London Tube passengers smash windows to escape smoke-filled carriage

Video shows people smashing windows to try and escape at Clapham Common station. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GX0TAj6

Sudan fighting: BBC reporter's perilous journey to leave Khartoum

Mohamed Osman had to leave his home and make the perilous overland journey to Egypt with his family. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VNbYDWM

Video shows pod of dolphins at sunrise off Dorset coast

The drone footage off the Dorset coast was captured by Gee Findley who was taking an early morning walk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F4OQlch

Stephen Tompkinson trial: Friend says he heard 'hit of flesh'

DCI Banks star Stephen Tompkinson denies inflicting grievous bodily harm on Karl Poole in May 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cXsN60L

Ukraine shoots down own drone over central Kyiv

The air force says the drone went out of control and was destroyed to avoid "undesirable circumstances". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AluJsdS

Carrie Fisher: Star Wars Day Walk of Fame honour overshadowed by family row

The Star Wars actress's siblings were not invited to her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DgXBHwO

Clarence Thomas under fresh scrutiny over school fees

A report says a relative of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas had tuition paid by a billionaire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GyMjlfp

The Papers: 'Ring of steel' around King and 'protest warning'

Security preparations ahead of the Coronation and a warning from the police lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PwZ5Om1

Met Gala: Lizzo bows down to 'idol' Sir James Galway in flute duet

The US star paid tribute to her "idol" Sir James Galway after he performed with her at the Met Gala. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LHYzA12

New mums missing out on mental health services, report finds

A report says the NHS is failing to meet targets around services for pregnant women and new mums. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UNuaSbC

Sudan: Dozens on last UK evacuation flights to leave the country

An operation, which has seen more than 2,300 people rescued, enters its final stages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v1aVHwu

Bona Mugabe owns Dubai mansion, Zimbabwe court papers allege

Court papers list assets including an $80m Dubai mansion, luxury vehicles and 21 farms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8zWjIBR

The Papers: 'Lockdown at Palace' and 'AI claims first scalp'

The arrest of a man outside Buckingham Palace and tumult in the education sector lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n7hfoQO

Minnesota senator appears topless while casting vote over Zoom

Republican lawmaker Calvin Bahr casts a vote at a legislative meeting streamed live on YouTube. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c8kQfEZ

Man, 24, charged with murder over Bodmin stabbing

Jake Hill is charged with murder, attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dzCRSj7

S4C: Investigation into channel after bullying allegations

Claims of "bullying and a toxic culture" were made by a union representing staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nHULNKD

US bank shares slide after First Republic rescue

Shares in several regional banks have dropped sharply, a day after the collapse of First Republic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cB3S2bX

Wrexham: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney take photos on bus

It has been a night of celebration in Wrexham as the city's football sides celebrate promotions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2z4uqFa

Teachers’ strike dates: When and where are schools affected?

Schools face full or partial closures as teachers strike again in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AeVlJxt

The Papers: 'NHS leaders despair' and 'civil service crisis'

The impact of NHS strikes and a call for the head of the civil service to resign lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qSJcUYx

Photo of smiling Princess Charlotte shared as she turns 8

The young royal was photographed in Windsor by her mother, the Princess of Wales, at the weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d4kNxFD

Ukraine war: More than 20,000 Russian fighters dead in Bakhmut, US says

Russia has suffered more than 100,000 causalities in the battle for Bakhmut, the White House says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OiL3wWr

Clean-up begins in tornado-hit Virginia Beach

Damaging tornadoes hit south Florida and the city of Virginia Beach over the weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bwF7Kld