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Farage says Coutts is offering to keep his accounts open

Nigel Farage says the bank has offered to reinstate both his personal and business accounts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sD3j4dW

Niger coup: ‘Why I want Russia in and France out’

Supporters of the military who seized power in Niger last week have been showing their support for Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UmX1f6y

Why Pakistanis are taking the dangerous Libya route to Europe

Thousands of Pakistanis have risked reaching Europe through Libya this year, many have disappeared. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i2tHAKR

Newspaper headlines: Victory over Australia and 'Oil be back'

A triumphant Stuart Broad features on Tuesday's front pages, reflecting on England's final Test win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dVuxeCZ

Gallium and germanium: What China’s new move in microchip war means for world

The world's second largest economy is putting controls on gallium and germanium exports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kqUVhPz

Paul Reubens: Pee-wee Herman actor dies age 70

Paul Reubens, who portrayed the children's TV and film character, had privately been fighting cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MCPtOgr

The return of cargo-carrying sail ships

As concerns about climate change continue wind-powered shipping is making a comeback. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7BKdZ5T

Carer shortage: Woman stuck in hospital for 11 months

The 96-year-old was one of thousands on waiting lists for carers and says she felt "imprisoned". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DriRayJ

Rishi Sunak to set out energy security plans in Scotland

Rishi Sunak is meeting senior figures from the oil and gas, renewable and nuclear industries this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pKhfanm

Six killed at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon

Deadly clashes broke out between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp over the weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xEP8ZfL

Midwife sacked for claiming terrorists could poison baby milk

Anna Semenenko was struck off after a panel found her to be "unsafe and ineffective". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fXOwEUC

Ada Nield Chew: The factory girl who fought for women’s rights

Campaigners hope to remember forgotten tailor Ada Nield Chew by building a statue of her in Crewe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4gIGzl6

Watch: Injured Californian horse airlifted to safety

Obe, a 25-year-old horse, slipped and fell in southern California where firefighters came to his rescue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wd2HcrV

Newspaper headlines: PM's pro-car pledge and 'EU holiday chaos'

Many of Sunday's papers focus on prime minister Rishi Sunak's green policies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3WQArnU

Stuart Broad: Chris Broad, Alastair Cook & Michael Vaughan on England's retiring bowler

Nottingham Forest fan, wannabe rapper and terrible golf chipper, this is Stuart Broad by those who know him best. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9ub7x1X

Judge dismisses Donald Trump's 'Big Lie' lawsuit against CNN

Mr Trump alleged that the US cable network's use of the phrase likened him to Adolf Hitler. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LItUzBl

Should the Rosebank oilfield get the go ahead?

The UK's largest untapped oil field is off the coast of Shetland. Is there an alternative to drilling for more oil? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u7i2r1M

Newspaper headlines: Ulez policy warning and police pledge on crime

Many of the papers focus on the battles within the Tory and Labour parties over their green policies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qgkF1y7

Ukrainian fencer ban lifted after handshake row

Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan is handed a spot in the Olympics and has her World Championships ban lifted following her refusal to shake hands with Russian Anna Smirnova. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jU7h0FV

Tunisia fires: 'We had no water to douse the flames'

The Mediterranean wildfires have killed dozens in Algeria and left Tunisian homes and business in ashes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Lk5N2XP

The Papers: 'Global boiling' and 'Harry hacking claim thrown out'

Many of Friday's front pages lead on the UN's warning that the world is in its "global boiling" era. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PJazwv6

Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile

One of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RIPA7Hc

Trump lawyers meet federal prosecutors in election probe

Speculation mounts that Mr Trump will soon be charged over efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/td9NlYi

The Papers: 'Nothing compared' to superstar Sinéad O'Connor

Thursday's papers lead on the death of Irish singing legend Sinéad O'Connor at the age of 56. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VOPtK5v

Aliens and UFOs bring a divided US Congress together

Witnesses testify to lawmakers about unidentified phenomena amid calls for openness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QvA6MX7

Georgia Harrison's £200k damages over Stephen Bear sex tape

Georgia Harrison says she will donate some of the money to charities over the incident in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1iMIDHg

Nigel Farage says more NatWest bosses must go in Coutts row

The ex-UKIP leader says the whole board should go as the row over his account closure escalates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6aSfKRG

Welsh farmers' despair at horrific dog attacks on sheep

Tougher penalties are needed to stop "nightmare" dog attacks on livestock, farmers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hDFH6N

Robin Grainger: Only selling one ticket to my show launched my career

The comedian who brought a whole new meaning to the term "one-man show" is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hh3cvxp

Swansea dad jailed for taking son's points before fatal crash

Dewi George accepted speeding points on behalf of his son, who was later involved in a fatal crash. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BKhHAY7

The Papers: 'Rhodes holiday terror' and George Alagiah tributes

Tuesday's papers lead on BBC presenter George Alagiah's death and Britons trapped in Greek wildfires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b7dyvpu

Greta Thunberg carried away by police hours after fine

The climate activist was removed from a protest shortly after being fined over a previous incident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zvm90Gk

Singer Raymond Froggatt dies aged 81

The Shropshire-based singer-songwriter wrote material performed by Gladys Knight and Cliff Richard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1BGIgeP

Rhodes wildfires are 'like a biblical catastrophe'

As tourists evacuate, the wildfires have come at great personal cost to the Greek island's residents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mbeWa8r

Why is technology not making us more productive?

We are in the midst of a technological revolution, but productivity has not improved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hw1fRbZ

Harry Styles: How pop star was taught to ride a horse for video

The singer hit his stride with advice from a stunt company based in Hertfordshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qu4aJfn

Snapchat: Does app give drug gangs access to teenagers?

An undercover BBC investigation finds drug gangs are using social media to recruit children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kpxq0EZ

Manipur: The women facing the fire of the conflict

A viral video of an attack on two women in Manipur is encouraging other survivors to speak out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TZ6ou12

Young footballer hopes hijab campaign will inspire others

Umme Kalsoom was spurred to make a change after she was expected to take off her hijab during PE. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EfDsF8Y

Wagner mutiny: Junior commander reveals his role in the challenge to Putin

A junior commander says lower-ranking mercenaries had no idea what was happening during the rebellion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DoLn6qs

Nova Scotia: Four missing after extreme rainfall hits Canada

The Canadian province of Nova Scotia is experiencing its heaviest rain in half a century. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RNeiBKO

Cambodia election: Polls open in vote with no credible opposition

Voters going to the ballots say they are certain Hun Sen's ruling party will sweep all seats again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PfVYXoc

The Papers: Eco 'backlash' warning and 'glummer holidays'

Sunday's front pages, like the weather, are a mixed bag - with concerns about net zero schemes and forecasts of storms ahead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jqifnct

Llanharry murders: Who killed Harry and Megan Tooze?

Married couple Megan and Harry Tooze were found shot dead in their cowshed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gaOcRKd

Meet opera's rare male soprano

Could Glyndebourne's latest star, male soprano Samuel Mariño, bridge the opera gap? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pk1Dlvb

The Papers: By-election fallout and Lionesses roaring to go

Many of Saturdays front pages focus on the three by-elections held on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RUI0xSo

Gateshead match abandoned after hearse drives onto pitch

Police are called as two vehicles are driven onto the pitch at half-time in front of stunned fans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OQD3FmS

Prince George: New photo to mark 10th birthday

In a change of tradition it was taken by a photographer, rather than George's mother, the Princess of Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CHU5RqV

Gorilla thought to be male surprises zoo with birth

Columbus Zoo in Ohio says Sully, 8, was found cradling the unexpected newborn in her arms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kBZFASg

Nottingham attacks: Funeral held for 'angelic' Grace O'Malley-Kumar

Tributes are paid to 19-year-old Grace O'Malley-Kumar who died after being stabbed in Nottingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aSw1ikL

Can houseplants purify the air in your home?

Research shows that house plants don't make much difference to air quality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AX9StJ

Some NHS temporary staff miss out on full pay deal

A lump sum of at least £1,655 has failed to reach the pay packets of some "bank" nurses, who fill rota gaps. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fP0peiS

Newspaper headlines: Farage gets apology and King Charles gets 'pay rise'

The boss of the NatWest Group saying sorry to Nigel Farage leads Friday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RsHINlx

Cluster bombs: Ukraine using munitions 'effectively', says US

The White House says the controversial weapons are having an impact on Russian formations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lVB70Mw

What's next for Travis King, US soldier detained in North Korea

The BBC's Jean Mackenzie looks at the possible outcomes of the high-stake political row. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VcbtaTO

Norfolk Boreas: Work on offshore wind farm stops over soaring costs

Vattenfall cites deteriorating market conditions in its decision to shelve the offshore wind farm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OmHsaMt

Manipur violence: What is happening and why

More than 100 people have been killed in ethnic violence that has engulfed a small Indian state. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TLhySlZ

Deadly shooting in Auckland hours before Women's World Cup

Police confirm two deaths in an incident in the New Zealand city hosting the Women's World Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BIQOtdy

Damon Albarn felt 'quite lost' writing new Blur album

The singer says he embraced his low mood and used it to inform Blur's first album in eight years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o6zY1EO

Oppenheimer: Cillian Murphy makes powerful impact in atomic epic

Critics impressed by director Christopher Nolan's thriller about the 'father of the atomic bomb'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fe6CFQA

No 10 turned down Larkin, Auden and other poets for laureate job

Great writers such as WH Auden, Philip Larkin and Robert Graves were all ruled out as poet laureate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FbeIMLQ

Newspaper review: 'Heatwave from hell' and Farage's finances

Wednesday's papers feature dramatic images and reports of the heat ravaging parts of Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wM7k3YR

Tobias Ellwood: Tory MP criticised over Taliban re-engagement call

Tobias Ellwood says Afghanistan has been "transformed" and it is time to restart diplomatic relations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Tbxo4qc

Tupac Shakur: Police search house over 1996 killing

Nevada police search a home as part of an investigation into the rapper's 1996 killing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cMyDlL2

Lean times hit the vertical farming business

Vertical farms are going through a tough period - do the hi-tech indoor farms have a future? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9OuPRFc

Heatwave: BBC correspondents on how people are coping

Climate change means places like Murcia in Spain and Phoenix, Arizona are only getting hotter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5sp9HL6

Corrie Mckeague: Mum's fury at bin safety years after airman death

Corrie Mckeague's mum says she feels sick after seeing unlocked bins where her son went missing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zyUkOns

Climate change plan will leave UK unprepared, advisors warn

The latest plan to prepare the UK for intense heatwaves and flooding falls short of expectation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HBgKaT3

How brands hope to tempt you with videos on labels

Companies are using augmented reality labels on their products to share videos and animations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AtPOdUo

Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes

The unnamed firefighter died from injuries sustained working in the Northwest Territories on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ikR0lGQ

Wonka film provides golden ticket for St Albans park jackpot

Parts of the Verulamium Park, in St Albans, were used in a trailer for the Warner Bros film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OsjIpdX

Iran's morality police to resume headscarf patrols

The controversial police unit enforces Iran's strict dress code and has been accused of brutality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I50TWVf

Memorial celebrates 'radical spirit of Scotland' Winnie Ewing

Ex-first ministers Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon were among those remembering the SNP trailblazer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bWe8KMT

Climate activists arrested at Grangemouth oil refinery

Environmental campaigners got into the Ineos facility in Grangemouth and climbed onto a building. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WwT3r4Y

Met Police: Detective would not have lost job over undercover relationship

James Boyling faced a misconduct panel after posing as "Jim Sutton" during an affair with an activist. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qBAKoS2

Southend United: Fans protest outside Ron Martin's home

Southend United supporters want Ron Martin to "sell up and get out" as the club faces closure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JEs5rkW

New tattoo for Vondrousova after etching name into history

Marketa Vondrousova discusses getting a new tattoo to mark her Wimbledon triumph, coming back from serious injury and a rich Czech tennis heritage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hI2Cefa

Lionel Messi: Inter Miami sign Argentina forward until 2025

Argentina forward Lionel Messi signs for American MLS side Inter Miami on a deal that runs until 2025. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/flbUOPy

Winnipeg can remove blockade over indigenous murders, court rules

Protesters blocked the dump after officials said they would not search for the remains of two murdered women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4zQYS70

Shekhar Kapur: Hollywood's diversity push is guilt driven

Shekhar Kapur says diverse casting is "a good thing" but hides "a greater, more fundamental issue". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W5RLZkB

Bronze Age gold torc discovered in field near Mistley

The 3,000-year-old gold torc is the first to be reported to as treasure in Essex, says an expert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ja2YvSb

SAG strike: Actors join writers on Hollywood picket lines

The industry's biggest shutdown since 1960 has already impacted major films and promotional events. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KStB3gO

Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic meets Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz faces Daniil Medvedev

Novak Djokovic believes his formidable Wimbledon record means he is the favourite to win the men's title going into Friday's semi-finals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nOMqB5R

Drone shows great white sharks swimming under surfers

A handful of sharks lurked below the surface while surfers caught waves in California. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ER4jFoG

Ming vase used as £8.50 doorstop in Essex sells for £3,400

The object, believed to be from the Chinese Ming Dynasty, sells after being found in a charity shop. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IeiALGN

Junior doctors begin longest strike yet in England

Patients can expect disruption, with the five-day walkout over pay running until 07:00 on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uItdDRh

Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe

The heatwave could potentially lead to record-breaking temperatures, forecasters say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32gOUPj

Public sector pay: Government weigh up 6.5% increase

The prime minister says he would make the "responsible" decision to keep inflation under control. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0KCqURg

Revamped Burrell Collection wins Museum of the Year

The Glasgow attraction secured the £120,000 Art Fund award - the largest museum prize in the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l0EZKR9

Sunak: No decision yet on public sector pay rises

The prime minister says he would make the "responsible" decision to keep inflation under control. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0KCqURg

BBC presenter: What is the evidence?

Ros Atkins examines four questions that relate to the initial Sun newspaper allegations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QHRwAFi

Ex-Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released from prison after 53 years

Leslie Van Houten was convicted in the 1969 slaying of a California couple alongside Charles Manson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gWJQdUL

BBC presenter row: Key questions remain for corporation and The Sun

The row about the BBC presenter has developed into a series of claims and counter-claims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LK4zBJR

Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina says war has made her stronger after reaching semis

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says war in her homeland has made her mentally stronger after she reaches a surprise Wimbledon semi-final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eH7NvLq

Dylan Thomas' copy of first poetry book up for auction

The copy was part of late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts' literature collection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7hiTjgA

Pack of Wotsits used to rescue missing parrot

A snack-loving macaw flies away from its care home base after being spooked by a clap of thunder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KYTucpJ

What's next in BBC presenter claims?

The BBC still has questions to answer after lawyers representing the young person at the centre of the allegations disputed the mother’s account. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c5RrnsC

Aretha Franklin's sons head to trial over her million-dollar estate

Five years after the Queen of Soul died without a known will, her heirs are in court over her estate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qekUxDb

BBC presenter allegations: A timeline of how the story has unfolded

Claims relating to allegations about an unnamed BBC presenter have been dominating the headlines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J3jQEy2

Boeing plane crash: Coroner rules Britons unlawfully killed

A coroner has ruled the three Britons who died in the 2019 crash in Ethiopia were killed unlawfully. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d4Wmt3M

Byju's: The unravelling of India's most valued start-up

Once a darling of investors, Byju's is struggling to retain their confidence after a series of setbacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cUS9Oya

The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'

Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q5YUE9S

Charlie Watts' book collection to be auctioned

The Rolling Stones drummer had a broad collection of first editions, including The Great Gatsby. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RIsnQoj

Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands

The aid group Walking Borders says many children are on board the missing boat, which departed from Senegal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/x3vkQSE

The Papers: 'BBC suspends star' and 'calls in police'

The suspension of a BBC star accused of paying a teenager for explicit photos leads Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WUmcEtf

BBC presenter: Corporation in touch with police over explicit photo allegations

The corporation says it became aware of new allegations on Thursday and is working "to establish the facts". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WjxSTXn

Second girl 8 dies after Wimbledon school car crash

The Metropolitan Police has named eight-year-old Nuria Sajjad as the second victim. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aCWrZgu

Delhi's earliest crimes revealed by 1800s police records

The year is 1861. Mughal rule has just ended, Delhi is in ferment and decline - then a bed gets stolen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nUktWlR

Presenter photo claims are clear crisis for BBC

The BBC star has been accused of paying a teenager for sexually explicit photos, the Sun reports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KXTGzvI

BBC presenter faces new allegations over explicit photos

The presenter was pictured in his underwear "ready for my child to perform for him", their mother told the Sun. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BHgESUT

Tour de France: Sadness and tears as Mark Cavendish breaks collarbone in Tour-ending crash

Race director Christian Prudhomme says "the Tour de France is sad" after Mark Cavendish crashes out on stage eight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nwQyrz8

Pig fed junk food for seven years in small flat

Portia the pot-bellied pig who could barely walk after reaching 26 stone is given a new lease of life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UWvdm6q

Steps star Ian 'H' Watkins realises long-held art ambitions

Years after deferring a place at art school, Ian 'H' Watkins returns to his first love. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mGdCDUB

Hail batters Spain and icy water flows through streets

Storms in the country are battering areas in the north and south with hail days after a heatwave. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vHuckGK

The Papers: 'Mickey Mouse vs Home Office' and 'talk up Brexit'

The removal of Disney cartoons from an asylum centre and Brexit pressure on the PM lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yaMgsVP

BBC star accused of paying teen for explicit photos - report

The Sun newspaper says an unnamed BBC presenter paid tens of thousands of pounds to the teenager. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Psl6dJh

Britney Spears: No charges against Victor Wembanyama's guard who 'struck' pop star

Britney Spears claimed the incident at a restaurant in Vegas was a 'traumatic experience' for her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B85oUZr

The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death

David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6cJAY4s

Southern Water bosses decline bonuses after sewage discharge anger

Bosses of Southern Water are refusing their bonuses amid anger over discharges into the sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VXHKhs9

Quiz of the week: Why has Barbie found herself in hot water?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/befTXty

Can Threads make more money than Elon Musks Twitter?

Mark Zuckerberg has made a fortune selling ads on Facebook and Instagram. Will Threads be the same? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pQ1O2iM

The Papers: 'Tea party horror' and 'strike to ground flights'

The crash which killed an eight-year-old girl at a school tea party dominates Friday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cO6Ddq5

Murray leads Tsitsipas as match stopped by curfew

Andy Murray dazzles under the Wimbledon lights again as he leads Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in a thriller on Centre Court. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iRs6EhQ

Iowa teen jailed for killing Spanish teacher over bad grade

The judge says the 2021 murder of the 66-year-old mother-of-three by two Iowa students was "evil". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BkZ3cvY

Kenya Brown's cheese: Female workers made to strip over used sanitary pad

Kenyan cheese factory employees were reportedly made to undress after a pad was put in the wrong bin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7QaLn2t

Horizon research deal with EU awaits Sunak's signature

BBC News understands a deal has been negotiated over UK association with the Horizon programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TRQx0hS

The Papers: 'AI told me to kill Queen' and '7% rates forecast'

The King's Coronation ceremony in Scotland and the latest mortgage forecasts make Thursday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oVWmywZ

Can 'good cop' Janet Yellen help fix US-China relations?

The US Treasury secretary's trip to Beijing comes as tensions between the two countries remain high. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HUKzlOR

Oil giant Shell warns cutting production dangerous

The world's need for fossil fuels is "desperate", Shell's chief executive told the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MbE06RA

Threads: Instagram owner launches Twitter-like app

The new app is now available to download in over 100 countries, though not in the European Union. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bo5YSBC

Starmer to pledge to break through 'class ceiling'

The Labour leader will say a "class ceiling" is holding back children when he outlines his education plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/13TfSEb

Prince Harry hacking claim is 'Alice in Wonderland stuff' The Sun lawyers say

The prince's case against The Sun is one of three damages claims he is pursuing against newspapers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N8ZPQEJ

Ipswich toddler death: Man and woman charged with murdering girl 2

Police say the pair, both aged 22, will appear at court in Ipswich on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UeA5wjd

Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray watched by Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe at All England Club

Andy Murray says it was "brilliant" to be watched at Wimbledon by Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who revealed watching his 2016 win gave her rare joy in prison. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TSkclx9

John Berylson: Millwall owner and chairman dies aged 70 in 'tragic accident'

Millwall's owner and chairman John Berylson dies at the age of 70 following a "tragic accident", the club announce. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yiIQEaT

Prince William and Kate meet NHS's first ever baby

The Prince and Princess of Wales hear from the first person born after the NHS was founded, in 1948. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B4R2XoP

Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation US media report

A powder is found in a work area of the White House's secure West Wing by Secret Service staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v8ZJet3

Jenin: UN agencies voice alarm as major Israeli operation continues

The agencies say infrastructure is being destroyed and medics cannot not reach all the injured. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9dYv07Z

Cheetham Hill raids: Largest haul of fake goods in UK history say GMP

Police say the "monumental" haul of counterfeit goods has dealt an £870m blow to organised crime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hwX3J1c

Bank bosses summoned to talks over savings rates

Bosses at Lloyds, HSBC, NatWest and Barclays will meet with the industry watchdog on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/91WDrNw

Why has Twitter restricted its own tweets?

Elon Musk has restricted the number of tweets you can see - a strange move for a social media company. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zTlNiw3

Wimbledon 2023: Lauren Davis takes best shot of day one

Watch the best shots from day one of Wimbledon, including a 'phenomenal' winner by Lauren Davis and epic rallies with Britain's Liam Broady and Harriet Dart. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f4urbDZ

How AI can help process waste and increase recycling

Video cameras powered by AI are analysing work at waste processing and recycling facilities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PAjBY9D

The Papers: Banks free speech warning and 'strikes until 2025'

A warning to banks over "blacklisting" customers and the prospect of more NHS strikes makes the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5QZIyWL

Israeli strikes on Palestinian Jenin camp in West Bank

A large-scale Israeli military operation is under way in the northern West Bank city of Jenin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0C4xESj

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic Swiatek Williams in action - day one preview

Novak Djokovic will open proceedings on Centre Court when Wimbledon 2023 gets under way on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HtDYEAW

Nick Kyrgios: Australian withdraws from Wimbledon 2023 with wrist injury

Last year's men's singles runner-up Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon 2023 with a wrist injury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wshmv3G

The false French riot posts spreading online

A number of false and misleading claims about the French riots have been circulating on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ChwzlSN

Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100

The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rg50xJr

The Papers: Asbestos in schools and George's pizza at Lord's

No one story dominates Sunday's papers, but many carry photos of Prince George eating pizza at the Ashes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HhtjZ8G

Three teens charged with murder of boy found stabbed in London canal

Three boys, aged 14, 15 and 17, are charged with murder and robbery after the stabbing of Victor Lee, 17. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AcThSj9

New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighter from river

The boat had stalled and went over the edge of a dam during a rescue mission in New Jersey in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y2E7gTs

Iced coffee can be more sugary than chocolate - Which?

Frappes and frappuccinos can have more sugar than chocolate and fizzy drinks, a Which? survey finds from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Tsa4kpe

London Pride in pictures: Huge crowds turn out for parade

The parade was briefly halted after protesters lined Piccadilly - but the landmark event carried on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n5VhElO