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Covid fraudster used pandemic rescue funds to buy alpaca farm

The pizzeria owner used a $660,000 Covid-era loan to buy a farm, cars, and radio airtime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Thf7Gwi

Aston Villa 3-0 Hibernian (agg 8-0): Villa ease into Conference League group stage

Aston Villa reach the Europa Conference League group stage with a comfortable win over Hibernian. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WG819zP

Whale hunting resumes in Iceland under strict rules

Minister says Icelanders' values have changed, but allows whaling to resume with restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Gu8o7SI

Huddersfield student accommodation to house asylum seekers

More than 160 students need to find alternative housing in Huddersfield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N1C5QlJ

Blue supermoon: World gazes at rare lunar phenomenon

The unusual lunar phenomenon can be observed around the world on Wednesday and Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4gGwpFt

Police release CCTV of Aston Villa coach bricking in Burnley

The footage shows the moment a brick was hurled at the Premier League team's bus as it left Burnley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ircvhB2

Manchester Airport: Man jailed over meet-and-greet parking fraud

Mohammed Isaq promised to put passengers' cars in a secure compound, but left them in a field instead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0vgiCtX

Ukraine war: 'Drone attack' hits airport in northwest Russia city of Pskov

An unconfirmed Russian media report says four transport planes have been damaged at Pskov airport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RiWIGfC

Fulham 1-1 (5-3 on pens) Tottenham Hotspur: Richarlison scores but hosts win shootout

Richarlison scores but cannot prevent Tottenham going out of the EFL Cup as Fulham win a penalty shootout to progress to round three. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FTotVd

Police seek help identifying child's body found in German river

Interpol says "someone, somewhere knows something" about the boy, whose body was found in Germany. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4hzcNFm

Children sleeping on floor and wedding fears - tales of travel chaos

Thousands of passengers are unable to return home in the aftermath of the air traffic control fault. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8ce04P6

Erling Haaland: Manchester City forward wins PFA men's Player of the Year award

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland wins the PFA Player of the Year award, while Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka is named Young Player of the Year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qVZghuE

Close to 1m NHS appointments lost to strikes

NHS bosses lament huge toll walkouts are having in England, warning true figure could be even higher. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zeHCAU9

Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse bet

The desert kingdom's vast Pro League investment aims to turn it into a world leader of the sport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B9hKOFN

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS trust deaths report 'watered down to spare bosses'

Campaigners slam a report as the BBC reveals drafts were edited to remove leadership criticism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eIYSO5x

University accommodation: 'I got into uni, but couldn't find anywhere to live'

A charity warns the number of new purpose-built rooms is tumbling, despite student numbers growing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1IQLeFG

The Papers: Air traffic 'chaos' in UK could last for days

Tuesday's front pages are dominated by the delays and cancellations caused by a system failure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HnuFIs2

Watch: The day air traffic control went down... in 71 seconds

Thousands of passengers were stranded after a UK air space technical issue led to flight delays and cancellations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/06RLOJo

Jenni Hermoso: Players and fans support Spain World Cup star in kiss row

The furore over the Spanish football chief's kiss on the lips generates protests at matches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6vewyh7

Newspaper headlines: Tory infighting warning and migrant tagging plans

Calls for an end to schisms among Tory MPs and plans for migrants to be given GPS tags lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Bk4135a

GB athletics team finish with 10 medals

Great Britain won 10 medals in Budapest to equal their best medal haul at a World Championships. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kifh7cQ

Two dead after driving car into flooded road

Two people have died after driving a car into a flooded road in Liverpool, police say from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4SaGVXC

Aston Villa team bus hit by brick after win at Burnley

Aston Villa's team bus is attacked following the game at Burnley, causing significant damage but no injuries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jSx8Dn7

The Hundred 2023: Oval Invincibles beat Manchester Originals in men's final

Oval Invincibles stage a remarkable fightback to beat Manchester Originals and win the men's Hundred at Lord's. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zpIh9v3

World Athletics Championships 2023: Keely Hodgkinson wins 800m silver as Mary Moraa triumphs

Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for silver as Kenya's Mary Moraa triumphs in a thrilling 800m final at the World Championships. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Gex9WYw

Derek Bailey: Guitar pioneer who tore up music's rulebook

A Huddersfield exhibition explores the life and legacy of Sheffield-born improviser Derek Bailey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CVQ1mZa

Newspaper headlines: Met staff data breach and Dorries quits as MP

A suspected cyber attack on the Metropolitan Police and the resignation of Nadine Dorries lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C3PVkHy

Ukraine war: Fighter ace and two other pilots killed in mid-air crash

Andrii Pilshchykov won fame taking part in dogfights over Kyiv during the early phase of Russia's invasion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IHdyXeF

The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 75 seconds

The controversy concerning the head of Spanish football and a kiss at the Women's World Cup final explained. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lb2JMsE

Loch Ness Monster: Hundreds to join huge search for Nessie

The volunteers have signed up for what has been described as the biggest Nessie hunt in decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gI1uxJn

Newspaper headlines: Trump mugshot and families share Letby fears

The former US president's arrest, and calls for another investigation into serial killer Lucy Letby feature on the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nLPwpbN

Bodycam shows Texas officer wrangling a huge snake

When a report of a snake on the loose came in, this police department sent their 'snake whisperer' from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pSKu1lU

Crystal Bar vape giant deletes TikTok after giveaway with no age verification

UK's second-biggest vape company, Chinese-owned SKE, has since deleted some social media accounts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zQfa5xd

Luis Rubiales: Who is the controversial Spanish FA chief?

Who is Luis Rubiales, the Spanish FA chief who is under pressure after kissing Jenni Hermoso after the World Cup? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pHx3Jgy

Can the British Museum dig itself out of trouble?

Trustees need to show they have a plan to put things right after a damaging week over missing treasures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sJaKpo4

Liam Payne cancels tour dates after kidney infection

The One Direction star apologised to fans and said he had been in hospital over the past week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HuVT9xB

Kleenex is pulling out of Canada due to 'unique complexities'

Kimberly-Clark is pulling its consumer facial tissues from Canada, citing “unique complexities". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0MFdLOj

Wisbech farm claims UK record-breaking year for watermelons

The Wisbech farm doubles production of watermelons, despite the "challenging" British weather. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FI9dHhu

Ashley Dale: Man charged with murder after woman shot in garden

Ian Fitzgibbon, 28, has been charged with the murder of Ashley Dale in Liverpool last August. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aXlKwO2

Comic overwhelmed as millions watch slo-mo footballer routine

Karl Porter's impression of a footballer's celebration has been shared widely on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BXjpniw

How dangerous are English Channel dinghies?

BBC News looks at the seaworthiness of the inflatables being used by many of the migrants who cross the English Channel - and why experts warn they're death traps. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/weYvzFS

GCSE results set to drop close to pre-Covid levels

The pass rate is send to be much closer to 2019 levels, with the steepest fall in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JBESh0Q

Prigozhin's years of living dangerously

For decades Russia's Vladimir Putin relied on Yevgeny Prigozhin's services, until he staged a mutiny. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iJcqtAv

‘Chinese spy’ targeted thousands over LinkedIn

The alleged spy used several names in attempt to entrap officials and extract state secrets from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XIyTvet

Autistic man should not be forced to have dialysis, judge rules

A judge says the man, who has "chronic" kidney disease, should not be made to undergo treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JWEl4hA

The Papers: 'Womb transplant' and Letby victims 'fobbed off'

Wednesday's papers cover the UK's first womb transplant and the aftermath of the Lucy Letby trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Eca8flA

Mason Greenwood: Rachel Riley accuses Man Utd of 'gaslighting'

Rachel Riley accuses Manchester United of "gaslighting" and "green lighting" abuse for their handling of the decision to part company with Mason Greenwood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/STbPRqM

Pakistan cable car: Relieve as all passengers brought to safety

They spent hours dangling above a ravine in high winds before being rescued by helicopter and zip line. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fWsDp4k

Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall in Texas

A second tropical storm hits the US as Harold slams Texas while California cleans up after Hilary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tNDRqnu

Conservation: Lifeline for endangered insect feared extinct

The tiny insect, the scarce yellow sally, is bred in a zoo, raising hopes for saving the species. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KdvCya9

Women's World Cup: Spain's jubilant champions arrive in Madrid

The Spanish football team celebrate their win as they land at Madrid airport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1JORfBv

X removes Holocaust denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism

The Auschwitz Museum reported the post but was initially told by X it did not break safety rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VFtsWf6

Greece wildfires: Authorities on alert for new spate of blazes

Officials warn that high temperatures and strong winds on Tuesday could see more devastating fires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VWI3P4T

Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates

The US ex-president says he is far ahead of his rivals in the 2024 White House race and the public knows him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fkrOCd1

Nurse Lucy Letby to be sentenced for murdering seven babies

The conviction on Friday made Lucy Letby the UK's most prolific child serial killer in modern times. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hp6VaLI

The Papers: 'Heartbreak' for England who 'did us all proud'

The Lionesses narrow 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final in Australia leads Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6JNX1L4

Watch highlights of the final - five minutes of the best action

England's wait to win a first Women's World Cup goes on after defeat by Spain in the 2023 final in Sydney. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7lWdhyG

Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening

Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zEH1nLZ

British Museum: How easy is it to steal from a museum?

Stolen items from the British Museum spark debate over the safety of the world's greatest treasures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ERTXC32

Sudan conflict: Black market AK-47s flood Sudan's capital

Khartoum has become lawless after four months of war, forcing some residents to arm themselves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2b4eIWQ

The Papers: 'Lioness we can' and 'Investigate hospital bosses'

England's World Cup final clash with Spain and fallout from Lucy Letby's baby murders lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MVASQ6K

Cats: The mum and daughter living with more than 70 pets

Karen and Lauren discuss how their "therapeutic" way of life has become a "living hell". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a4DCPU3

Made In Heaven: A show taking on all that's wrong with Indian weddings

Made In Heaven, a show about wedding planners, explores deep-rooted prejudices plaguing Indian marriages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y3nOf07

Ukraine war: US allows transfer of Danish and Dutch F-16 war planes to Kyiv

US-made jets in Denmark and the Netherlands can be sent to Ukraine when its pilots are fully trained. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nw798qs

The Papers: 'Ten chances' to stop Letby and 'How many more?'

The murder of seven babies by nurse Lucy Letby, the UK's worst child killer, leads the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fxVdgB2

Bibby Stockholm: Hoax listing for asylum barge on travel website

A man has admitted his listing for the Bibby Stockholm craft on Booking.com was done as "a joke". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pAsLxlj

Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sRXjbf7

Russia sanctions UK politicians and journalists

Those on the list include Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer and BBC News chief executive Deborah Turness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qfNsjz2

The Papers: Goodbye to Michael Parkinson 'the greatest'

Friday's papers are dominated by the death of chat show legend Sir Michael Parkinson at the age of 88. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0PsO1eI

Transgender women banned from women's chess events

The ruling by the International Chess Federation is drawing criticism from some players. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hF9Yi2l

Pascale Ferrier jailed for 22 years for mailing Donald Trump ricin

Pascale Ferrier, a dual citizen of Canada and France, said she regretted that her plan to "stop Trump" failed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E3MQSb0

The baby at the centre of an India-Germany diplomatic row

The toddler was taken away from her Indian family on accusations of child abuse. Her parents deny the charges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h5mT4FW

Canada wildfire: Car 'began melting' as family evacuated north

A blaze is threatening to reach Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, by the weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZKcXdxM

The Papers: 'Lionesses make history' and 'heist at the museum'

The England women's football team's World Cup run is among the big stories on Thursday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zyYVmbQ

Manchester City 1-1 Sevilla: Pep Guardiola's side win Super Cup on penalties

Manchester City win the Super Cup for the first time by beating Sevilla 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BLY7t8T

MP pledges to push for Crooked House law

Marco Longhi wants to see better protection for heritage buildings after crooked pub's demolition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tLWvwjf

Pakistan: Mob burns churches over blasphemy claims

Thousands took to the streets over accusations that two Christian men had desecrated the Quran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/flBCewd

WW2 aerial photos opened to public for first time

The 3,600 photographs offer a birds-eye view of the country as it changed during the war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GC94AjY

Travis King: North Korea says US soldier blamed discrimination

Travis King, 23, dashed across the border from South Korea on 18 July while on a guided tour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RXFbD7e

Who are the 18 others charged alongside Donald Trump in Georgia?

From Kanye West's former publicist to an ex-chief of staff - here's who else was charged in Georgia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lfS6JkQ

Texas woman awarded $1.2bn in revenge porn case

The woman sued her ex-boyfriend for posting intimate photos of her online to "publicly shame" her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jQvoXq5

Crooked House owners' links to previous major fire

A huge fire broke out at a Buckinghamshire landfill site five years before the Black Country blaze. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8TVMi6W

Why fashion brands are putting celebrities in charge

Celebrities are winning jobs at the top of luxury fashion firms - but what can they really contribute? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RDUTIAL

Grooming cases at record high amid online safety laws delay

The NSPCC says 34,000 online sexual crimes have been recorded since it first called for tougher laws. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F0PUu6V

At least 12 die in inferno at petrol station in southern Russia

Fire engulfs an area of 500 sq m (5,380 sq ft) in Makhachkala, in the southern region of Dagestan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CUJsEmb

Afghan refugees being let down by UK, says think tank

More In Common says lessons need to be learned, on the two-year anniversary of the fall of Kabul. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BOR9pSA

Manchester United 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Raphael Varane heads winner

Raphael Varane heads a late winner against Wolverhampton Wanderers as Manchester United make a winning start to the new Premier League season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kLi7TqK

Georgia prosecutors could charge Trump with racketeering, experts say

Mr Trump could face charges under the Rico Act over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vMsCneA

EastEnders: Shane Richie's Alfie Moon set for prostate cancer story

Shane Richie's character is diagnosed with prostate cancer in a script devised to raise awareness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mePJc1i

Video doorbells: Police embrace them but do they cut crime?

The smart doorbells have soared in popularity, but they may not help reduce the number of break-ins. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z1klvBx

Zuckerberg says Musk 'not serious' about cage fight

Doubt hangs over the billionaires' fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/il2SUZn

The Papers: Baby in 'tent terror' and poor pupils 'hit hardest'

Monday's papers feature a baby escaping serious injury when a car crashed into a Pembrokeshire campsite. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qJZXKUr

Moises Caicedo transfer news: Chelsea agree £115m deal for Brighton midfielder

Chelsea agree a deal to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo for a British record fee of £115m. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oQnkLaj

Police search for teenage hillwalker missing in Highlands

The police, coastguard, and mountain rescue teams have been searching for missing Isaac Johnson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PNW9ybt

Hawaii wildfires: Volunteers bring aid by boat to devastated Maui

Volunteers formed a human chain to pass aid off the boat as quickly as possible. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5NVzbf7

The Papers: Boat deaths 'prompt anger' and 'Goalden Girls'

Sunday's papers lead on six migrants drowning in the Channel as well as England Women's World Cup success. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Mzp5GuU

Line of Duty's Vicky McClure announces marriage live on air

Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen revealed their wedding on Jonny's daughter's BBC Wales radio show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hYjl72o

Hawaii wildfires: Drone footage shows extent devastation in Lahaina

Charred trees, burnt out cars and collapsed buildings lie among the ashes left by the wildfires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rtY3Tyc

Your results day guide for A-levels, T-levels and BTecs

When is results day, and what should you do if you don't get the grades you need? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rkYeSxT

The Papers: 'Bug on barge' and students' bunk bed 'battle'

Saturday's papers include Legionella on an asylum seeker barge and students' battle for accommodation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FeRuhja

Man City start title defence with Burnley win

Erling Haaland scores twice as Premier League champions Manchester City start off their title defence with victory at Burnley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UDNPGkl

Crypto firm founder Bankman-Fried heads to jail as bail revoked

A judge is sending the founder of bankrupt crypto firm FTX to jail while awaiting trial on fraud charges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CvXMpf9

Below Deck: Has Bravo show exposed a problem in yachting?

Sexual misconduct on the reality TV show has hit the headlines - but what do yacht workers think? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QHyTrpL

Rishi Sunak most frequent UK flyer among recent PMs

The PM took almost one flight a week, data show, as he's accused of abandoning climate leadership. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A1XJYvC

Ecuador politician murder suspects are Colombian, police say

Six people have been arrested over the killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IuG4tv

Below Deck Down Under: Jason Chambers addresses sexual misconduct row

Jason Chambers thanked production crew for "breaking the fourth wall and stepping in" during filming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MsDz5mh

Big freeze drove early humans out of Europe

Severe cold a million years ago forced our ancestors from the continent, but they adapted and returned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kPW4Zmx

Mobile phone stolen every six minutes in London, says Met Police

The London mayor and Met Police chief urge phone firms to "design out" incentives to steal mobiles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AH4ydD1

How safe is my data after a hack or leak?

After various cases of private data being leaked or stolen, what can you do to keep your info secure? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SGyuxgv

Essex Police search for man removing dummies from babies

Officers report four cases where a man has approached people with babies and removed their dummies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NtK40Pq

Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online

False claims have been circulating online since the military took over in Niger. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JENtvTV

Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

A judge in LA sent the rapper to prison for injuring Megan Thee Stallion Stallion in a 2020 shooting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wvuN9bq

Antidepressants: I wasn't told about the side-effects

Seonaid Stallan's son took his own life two months after he was given a different antidepressant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jp2riZb

Labour launches expert team to increase crime-solving

The party launches an expert team to help police and prosecutors bring more criminals to justice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bRevXDw

Five people killed in Cape Town taxi strike violence

A police officer and a British national are among those killed since the strikes began, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oKWSMzm

Bibby Stockholm: Asylum seekers describe life on barge

Fifteen men boarded the government's new accommodation barge for asylum seekers in Dorset on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NuMtGTr

Investigating the 'spiritual healers' sexually abusing women

A hidden world of exploitation by men working as "spiritual healers" has been uncovered by the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ysqlFYJ

Landmark 'wonky' Crooked House demolished

The Crooked House pub, once known as "Britain's wonkiest pub", is demolished two days after a fire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nXmD5fe

Higher food prices may be here to stay, says Bank economist

Chief economist Huw Pill has warned that food prices may never return to levels previously seen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BXv2fzm

Prison and probation staffing dangerously low

The Ministry of Justice publishes its views on the services accidentally on a government website. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UT38vpm

Families in Turkey's quake cities battle dust and rubble six months on

Six months on from the deadly earthquakes, thousands are still living in tents and makeshift camps. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a1UQxkW

Zuckerberg 'not holding breath' over Musk cage fight

The two tech billionaires have also been going head to head over their rival platforms, X and Threads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i4ZFdKU

Fines hiked for firms employing illegal migrants

Companies who repeatedly employ illegal migrants face fines up to £60,000 per breach under new rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DbzL9Xi

Women's World Cup 2023: Why exit of holders USA was a predictable 'catastrophe'

The USA hoped to become the first team to win three successive Women's World Cup titles but made history of a very different kind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5IN4bex

Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office

The pink-hued film has drawn in $1.03bn around the world, according to distributor Warner Bros. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ia2qXmC

Do people really swallow spiders in their sleep?

Spider experts fear arachnids have been unfairly blamed for a Hertfordshire man's breathing problem. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nZ0S9ku

The Papers: 'Appalling state of jails' and 'Sabotage!'

Sunday's front pages cover a range of stories, including a report into prisoners' welfare in jails. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DGrCp1H

Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uRzhBWx

Wales 20-9 England: Warren Gatland's side defeat disappointing England in warm-up

Wales enjoy victory in the opening World Cup warm-up game against England in Cardiff to leave Steve Borthwick mulling over Monday's tournament selection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pDwAyBY

Travel disruption set to worsen with climate change, warns government adviser

The UK must invest in rail and road networks or accept more extreme weather disruption, a government advisor says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/izMGmFK

Maine woman, 87, fights off then feeds hungry burglar

Marjorie Perkins woke to find an intruder standing over her. Neither of them expected what happened next. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RoB7IyH

The Papers: Moose stabs Joe Pasquale and Gary Lineker applauded

A range of stories feature on Saturday's front pages - including Strictly Come Dancing's new line-up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/97I5HT0

Mark Margolis: Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul actor dies at 83

Mark Margolis once said he based his role of drug kingpin Hector Salamanca on his mother-in-law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Axh4ktT

Travis Scott in chart Utopia with first UK number one album

The US star enjoys a perfect week, while fellow rappers Dave and Central Cee set a new chart record. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XCI2lzk

The Papers: Protesters on Sunak's roof and economy 'in a trap'

Friday's front pages touch on protesters who climbed onto the roof of Rishi Sunak's home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I93PmcX

Dan Wootton MailOnline column paused amid investigation, publisher confirms

A DMG Media statement confirms the column's absence as it considers "serious" but "complex" allegations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H1KdcQp

Officer calls parents on Florida teen driving 132mph (212km/h)

The teen was going double the posted speed limit and the officer dialled up his father right away. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ELzJAGp

Tom Kerridge: Hospitality strain like 'walking uphill, on glass, barefoot'

A wave of costs adds to the relentless pressure on the industry, says the celebrity chef. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g6FICYd

The Papers: Donald Trump charged and Justin Trudeau's split

Thursday's front pages look ahead to Trump's third time in court facing criminal charges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tpmMXFI

Police review MP's Gypsy and traveller leaflet

The leaflet asks voters if they want a traveller site near their home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Bg0xCyV

Beyoncé pays tribute to dancer fatally stabbed while dancing to her music

New York Police are investigating the death of O'Shae Sibley, a gay man, as a possible hate crime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jj3wKuP

CEO Secrets: 'We hand-ice millions of biscuits'

Biscuiteers co-founder Harriet Hastings shares her business advice for our CEO Secrets series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rjaXckS

Newspaper headlines: England thrash China and asylum barge 'death trap'

More sporting success in Wednesday's papers as England roar into the World Cup knockout stages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bKogxNq

Sturgeon Moon: Supermoon pictures from around the world

The full Moon appeared bigger and brighter than usual as it lit up night skies on Tuesday night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5AZFdBx

Violinist who played during brain surgery reunites with doctor

Dagmar Turner played the violin while surgeons were removing a brain tumour in January 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ndvR3hy