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Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how does it work?

The second round of public hearings examining the UK's handling of the pandemic starts on 3 October. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ptSCyrD

Conservatives launch conference with towns funding pledge

Rishi Sunak arrives in Manchester for his party's annual meeting but faces pressure over tax cuts and HS2. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vyeBtY4

The Papers: 'More Ukraine support' and 'Tory conference looms'

Politics leads several of the Sunday papers on the day the Conservative Party conference begins. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ENu2Cfc

Last supermoon of the year captured on camera

A space enthusiast in Kathmandu, Nepal films the spectacle with his mobile phone through a telescope. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kd2N9sK

US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown

The House of Representatives approves a temporary funding solution - which excludes aid for Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zM0mOCT

Prostate cancer trial: Radiotherapy doses can be cut safely

Doses for men could be reduced from the current 20 or so to around five, a trial suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q4ou2pi

Life of Dianne Feinstein, the senator who defied CIA and White House

The Senate's longest-serving woman broke gender barriers, but her age was an issue late in her career. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zyROMQk

Sycamore Gap: Man in his 60s held after Hadrian's Wall tree cut down

Police make a second arrest over the cutting-down of the world-famous Hadrian's Wall tree. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AsT0R9O

The slow and delicate aircraft taking on spy missions

Light aircraft that can fly and loiter at very high altitudes could provide back-up for spy satellites. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uZBk5xK

Police find DNA lead in 1983 Aberdeen taxi driver murder

Taxi driver George Murdoch was brutally murdered in Aberdeen in 1983 and his killer has not been caught. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UDrXfCl

My Dad Wrote a Porno enters podcasting Hall of Fame

The "most successful podcast in British history" is the first into the British Podcast Awards' Hall of Fame. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zpUlHfF

How six women trapped in a refrigerated lorry were saved

BBC reporter Khue Luu helped track down the vehicle after receiving a distress call about the lorry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GMYgE2F

Sir Michael Gambon: A career in pictures

A look back at the work of the award-winning star of stage and screen from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qm26NoI

Justin Trudeau apologises after Nazi veteran honoured in parliament

The prime minister says it was a mistake that "deeply embarrassed parliament and Canada". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IVJT3eA

Labour drops plan to strip public schools of charitable status

Party drops promise to remove some charity tax perks but says it will implement VAT on fees. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UBSwTHW

Trump and Biden woo striking workers in preview of 2024

The duelling appearances are an early skirmish in the battle for working Americans' vote next year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BdwXCF

ChatGPT can now access up to date information

The chatbot's knowledge previously only included data up to September 2021, but not any more. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1EQTDmh

'Drug consumption room will cut terrible amount of deaths'

Hugh shows the BBC where he goes to use drugs as the UK's first consumption room was approved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G8Du1hS

New doc explores UFO and Wales' alien 'Bermuda Triangle'

The UK's largest reported extraterrestrial "encounter" is featured in a new Netflix series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pl2gfEk

Spain 5-0 Switzerland: Aitana Bonmati scores two for world champions

Spain turn on the style in their first match on home soil since winning the Women's World Cup to crush Switzerland in Cordoba. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9HGgLfE

Mexico: Bear gatecrashes picnic leaving onlookers frozen

The animal interrupts lunch, devouring enchiladas and tacos at Chipinque Ecological Park. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VHrqTPN

Trump committed fraud in NY, judge finds

Donald Trump committed fraud by inflating his wealth to get cheap loans, US judge rules in civil lawsuit case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KC6qIO2

How was Storm Agnes named and how did we know it was coming?

The first named storm of the season, which is set to bring 80mph winds, was first spotted in the Atlantic Ocean. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9bf6zXc

US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fJXePz3

School strikes: Support staff to walk out at 24 Scottish councils

Thousands of pupils will stay at home on day one of Unison's three-day strike in a dispute over pay. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UkWgzx2

Taylor Swift attends Kansas City Chiefs game

Swift attended the game on invitation of Chiefs player Travis Kelce and watched it seated next to his mother. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QThMDs0

Watch elderly man air rescued after cliff fall

Authorities responded to a hiker who had fallen from a cliff next the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eZb6qko

Metaverse: What happened to Mark Zuckerberg's next big thing?

Two years ago, the metaverse was billed as the next big thing - but many in the tech world have already moved on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MnhWKeU

UCU university strikes: When are the next walkouts?

Five days of strike action will fall in Freshers' Week for many students. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/etAqp5k

Man Utd's Marcus Rashford not injured after car crash

Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford is unhurt after being involved in a car crash on Saturday night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ESHWkM9

Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador

French president says ambassador will leave and all military cooperation will end in "the months to come". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jXB5O0i

The Papers: 'Axe looms' over HS2 as Tories plan new policies

Sunday's papers continue to discuss the potential scrapping of a leg of HS2 - and a number of new policies the PM is said to be working on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mIVkOaC

Rugby World Cup: Wales, Australia fans ready for Lyon's den

Supporters of Wales and Australia prepare for Rugby World Cup showdown in the French city of Lyon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TYxP7r4

Burnley 0-1 Man Utd: Bruno Fernandes scores winner in vital victory for Red Devils

Bruno Fernandes' stunning volley gives Manchester United a much-needed victory as they edge past Burnley in the Premier League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0IUVxLf

Kylie Minogue on taking off on TikTok

Kylie Minogue says she was shocked to see her latest single, Padam Padam, go viral. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kK8QMHc

Bereavement: How do you navigate grief as a child?

Two schoolboys from Belfast describe how they are dealing with the pain of losing loved ones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TXxPHOE

Police left man barefoot outside Iceland before hit-and-run death

Gareth Roper was killed after being dropped outside an Iceland store with no money or mobile phone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XO1pDJu

Wigan Casino: Northern Soul finds a new crowd on nightclub's 50th anniversary

It's 50 years since Wigan Casino hosted the first of its legendary Northern Soul all-nighters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XwhmrCe

The Papers: Interest rates 'hit peak' and Murdoch 'ends reign'

A decision not to change interest rates and the Murdoch media empire's new leadership lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lqKByAZ

Traitors US season two cast includes Ekin-Su Culculoglu and John Bercow

The second season of the murder-mystery game sees the Love Island winner and ex-Commons Speaker compete. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NkxnWjH

US police find drugs in trapdoor at fentanyl daycare

A "large quantity" of narcotics are found at the New York nursery where a boy aged one died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NdG48x3

Man arrested as police hunt for missing mum and children

Police are "extremely concerned" for Jamie-Leigh Kelly, her newborn baby and three-year-old daughter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SzpC50D

Sophie Turner sues Joe Jonas for children's return to England

The British actress says her former partner is refusing to send their two daughters back to the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Mh2KOBZ

Booker Prize 2023: The Bee Sting and Western Lane make short list

The short list includes writers from the UK, Ireland, US and Canada. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dUo3zV7

Will it be possible to regulate artificial intelligence?

We are moving towards regulation of AI, but some experts maintain that it will never work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QDMpUjb

Police seek nursery owner's husband in child fentanyl death

Video footage shows the man removing full shopping bags and fleeing before police arrived. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ewBIbXj

Bayern Munich 4-3 Man Utd: Harry Kane on target as Red Devils poor form continues

Manchester United are given a taste of what could have been as Harry Kane helps Bayern Munich to victory over Erik ten Hag's struggling side in their Champions League opener. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FI8zcjM

King's France visit mixes PR, politics and security

The royal state visit is intended to reinvigorate the relationship between France and Britain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B3dgK6L

Real Madrid 1-0 Union Berlin: Late Jude Bellingham winner beats Champions League debutants

Jude Bellingham scores an injury-time tap-in as Real Madrid leave it late to beat Champions League debutants Union Berlin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VP36yRB

Seal pups trapped in fishing nets cut free by beachgoers

This is the moment two baby seals tangled up in fishing nets are rescued on a South African beach. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PX7HmK1

Manchester City 3-1 Red Star Belgrade: Julian Alvarez double helps European champions come from behind

European champions Manchester City come from behind to beat Red Star Belgrade in the opening game of their Champions League defence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FEpm2IC

Sikh separatist's murder could derail India-Canada ties

The rift between two strategic partners erupted over a Sikh separatist leader's murder in Canada. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z2mqzTK

Why do rape and sexual assault victims find it hard to go straight to police?

Victim-blaming culture and a lack of confidence in the police can deter victims from speaking out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kn327Ir

Ambulance worker thanks patient and nurse who helped save his life

When Shaun McBride suffered a cardiac arrest a 72-year-old patient raised the alarm and a nurse did CPR. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J5Ydnew

Debris found in search for F-35 jet - authorities

Debris found in search for F-35 military jet that went missing after pilot ejected over South Carolina - US officials from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O6Ffmrj

Marilyn Manson fined for blowing nose on concert photographer

The singer will perform 20 hours of community service and pay $1,400 in fines for the "egregious" act. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f2JtCgr

Nottingham Forest 1-1 Burnley: Callum Hudson-Odoi stunner on his debut earns home side a draw

Callum Hudson-Odoi scores a glorious equaliser on his Nottingham Forest debut to salvage a Premier League draw against Burnley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hstCyP

India could be behind killing of Canadian Sikh - Trudeau

Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead outside of a Sikh temple on 18 June in British Columbia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7e8Vl6u

Danish artist told to repay museum €67,000 after turning in blank canvasses

Jens Haaning was given €71,000 by a Danish museum to create art, but sent it blank frames. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R9HStCg

Ryanair and family locked in £165 check-in row

Damian Lloyd says his family had checked in for a flight in advance but Ryanair says they had "unchecked" themselves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NJKl4MD

Pace of rising rental costs at nine-year high, figures show

Estate agent Hamptons says the cost has risen more in the last year than it did in the four years to 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6rlT9Q8

Libya floods: The bodies left unrecognisable by disaster

Doctors are struggling to identify the remains which have been found as the death toll rises. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1PdbxSs

England 34-12 Japan: England run in four tries to beat Brave Blossoms

England edge closer to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but do little to impress in a scrappy 34-12 win over Japan in Nice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LeyoW1

Ronnie MacKinnon: Former Rangers and Scotland centre-half dies at 83

Former Rangers and Scotland defender Ronnie MacKinnon passes away at the age of 83. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OdgK8CW

Eye-watering sized onion 'sets new world record' at Harrogate show

Show organisers in Harrogate believe Gareth Griffin's enormous onion is the world's largest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i5WKa8L

Sudan conflict: Risking lives to bury the dead in Omdurman

Zeinab Mohamed Salih writes about how dangerous it was to bury her grandmother in war-hit Sudan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/otUFlMc

The Papers: Russell Brand allegations and 'crisis-hit NHS'

Most of the Sunday's papers focus on allegations made against comedian and actor Russell Brand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oYOVQZ

The Libyan city that's become a barren wasteland with a smell of death

With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vh78mS0

Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-child abuse charity over support for rapist Danny Masterson

The actor says his letter of support for rape convict Danny Masterson was an "error in judgement". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GFwE5Ci

New Zealand 71-3 Namibia: All Blacks run in 11 tries but Ethan de Groot sent off

New Zealand storm to their 50th win at the Rugby World Cup as they thrash Namibia, but lose Ethan de Groot to a late red card for a dangerous collision. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/juZoaK4

American bully XLs to be banned as dog attack victim named

It comes after a man died following a suspected American XL bully attack in Walsall on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pc8D7Jz

The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 87 seconds

Spain's Women's World Cup success has been overshadowed by the actions of Luis Rubiales during celebrations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OhS2YEr

Newspaper headlines: 'Patients in danger' and Starmer's 'dirty deal'

NHS waiting times and the Labour leader's pledge to tackle migration are among the front-page stories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sqg6k1x

Vogue World: British stars hit red carpet for London fashion event

Dame Anna Wintour is joined by Sienna Miller, Kate Winslet and Stormzy at the London fashion event. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dXtFcoW

Chick-fil-A to try again in UK four years after LGBT backlash

The US fast food chain closed its initial store in 2019 following protests by campaigners. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bKkajUC

Greenland cruise ship pulled free after three days stuck in mud

The Ocean Explorer with 206 people on board had been stuck since Monday, with some catching Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tBLUgwk

'Overwhelming consensus' on AI regulation - Musk

Tech heavyweights gathered in Washington DC to discuss the regulation of artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MS7qACU

People trafficking should be treated on a par with terrorism, says Keir Starmer

The Labour leader seeks a new security deal with Europe, as he accuses the government of failing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PmIpZnx

Isa Balado: Anger in Spain after man appears to grope reporter live on air

Isa Balado was broadcasting live on air when the man walked up and appeared to touch her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K1IWAvO

Princess Martha Louise: Norway's princess sets date to wed shaman

The self-proclaimed shaman and the princess are known for their controversial alternative beliefs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QkCUlV3

Government defeated over axing pollution rules

Labour leads a Lords rebellion on removing restrictions on water pollution to build new homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9rHacAk

How dangerous is vaping - and why the concern over young vapers?

Calls are growing for a ban on cheaper disposable vapes as it becomes more popular with youngsters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BW8zTH7

Google antitrust trial: Tech giant denies abusing power to gain monopoly

In a landmark trial brought by the US government, the tech giant denies using illegal practices to gain a monopoly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o4n0EFZ

Labour set to vote against scrapping home building pollution rules

The party is preparing to vote against the government plan aimed at boosting housebuilding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JOoZtyi

Newspaper headlines: 'I'm no China spy' and '1 in 3 female surgeons abused'

Tuesday's front pages report on a denial from a UK parliament researcher arrested for allegedly spying. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rnkV18I

Mark Dickey: US explorer freed from one of Turkey's deepest caves

Mark Dickey is brought out after getting trapped in the Morca Cave for more than a week when he fell ill. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NtmZhEj

Spotify denies 30-second trick could make you rich

The streaming giant quashes a theory that listening to a song on repeat will rake in the royalties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r3peKg2

Ukraine claims to retake Black Sea drilling rigs from Russian control

The four strategically important oil and gas platforms were seized by Russia in 2015. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cDglSZL

Mark Dickey: US man trapped in Turkey cave nears surface

Rescuers hope he will reach the surface sometime on Monday evening or on Tuesday local time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zpOXQc

Cleveland Pools: Bath's Georgian lido reopens after 40 years

The 208-year-old attraction was saved by campaigners who raised millions to restore it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DTIeFog

US and Vietnam get a friendship upgrade

The US and Vietnam are becoming better friends - and that's a troubling prospect for China. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MiYArKU

Home Secretary seeks 'urgent advice' on banning American Bully XL dogs

The Home Secretary says the breed is a clear and lethal danger, particularly to children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Bc9m3Zv

Rugby World Cup 2023: Wales 32-26 Fiji - Warren Gatland's side survive late fightback

Wales survive a dramatic late Fiji fightback to edge a captivating World Cup opener in Bordeaux. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rn34LIl

Luis Rubiales resigns as president of Spanish FA over Jenni Hermoso kiss

Luis Rubiales resigns as president of the Spanish Football Federation after widespread criticism for kissing forward Jenni Hermoso at the Women's World Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ONp7kJV

Johannesburg fire: Inside a 'hijacked' South African building

A resident describes her life inside one of South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oJSEVd3

Last night of the Proms: Sweltering heat fails to dampen the audience's spirits

The audience stomp, clap and wave flags of every denomination as the eight-week Proms season ends. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nt3mJw7

Two men arrested under Official Secrets Act - Met Police

One of the men is alleged to have spied for China while working as a parliamentary researcher, the Sunday Times reports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zW7SVrU

Jagtar Singh Johal: Sunak raises the detention of Scot with Indian PM

Scottish campaigner for Sikh rights Jagtar Singh Johal has been held by the Indian authorities since 2017. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NpWUGhj

Watch stunning lightning strikes at the heart of Hurricane Lee

US Air Force video captures the dramatic display in the eye of the storm raging in the Atlantic from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yRvuIXi

Roblox coming to PlayStation 4 and PS5

The popular children's gaming platform has more than 60 million players a day, according to the firm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0D6CkRS

Gabon coup: New PM tells BBC country should hold elections within two years

Raymond Ndong Sima, newly installed after a military coup, says it will take time to transition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TnwVorF

British man fighting in Ukraine found dead in water

Jordan Chadwick, 31, from Burnley, was found with his hands bound behind his back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lLZtij3

Young brothers are golf’s 'wee wonders'

Evan Macaulay and his brother Lucas won prestigious UK golf titles on the same day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tDrK9TV

The Papers: 'Prison cuts row' and 'baby deaths cover-up'

Almost all of Friday's papers continue to cover the story of missing terror suspect Daniel Khalife. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7k6nZyj

Mercury Music Prize: Ezra Collective become first jazz winners

They won the £25,000 for their album Where I'm Meant To Be, which is the first-ever jazz album to win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FvX65uK

Rishi Sunak makes 'historic' G20 visit to India

He will be the first British prime minister of Indian heritage to visit the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oJZ6MP4

Two Brewers: Man arrested over alleged homophobic attack

Detectives investigating an alleged homophobic attack in south London arrest a man on suspicion of GBH. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SCw94WL

Actor Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life for two rapes

The star of That '70s Show sat in court as the two women he raped described the impact of his crimes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SP9EuZk

The 82-year-old who plays cricket wearing an oxygen tank

Alec Steele has a terminal illness but he is determined to carry on playing cricket. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VW2qhft

Freddie Mercury: Queen star's piano and other items sold at Sotheby's

Thousands of personal items belonging to the late Queen frontman are sold at a Sotheby's auction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1APEtws

Trump suffers loss in second E Jean Carroll defamation case

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump is liable for defaming the writer who accused him of rape. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lkGzxtN

The Papers: 'Birmingham bankrupt' and 'benefits revamp'

Many of Wednesday's papers report on new plans for sickness and disability benefit claimants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jaTgxzD

Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio jailed for 22 years for Capitol riot

An emotional Enrique Tarrio, 39, tells the court he is "ashamed" of his role in the US Capitol riot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KRcgs1h

Happy Valley: Sarah Lancashire wins big at National Television Awards

Ant and Dec also win best presenter for the 22nd year running but there was no prize for This Morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LEBi53u

Sand dredging devastating ocean floor, UN warns

Around six billion tonnes of sand is dredged from the world's oceans every year, a new report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/84Uhi6y

Jill Biden: US first lady tests positive for Covid-19

She is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House says, while President Joe Biden tested negative. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QL6mJEs

Why has concrete suddenly become headline news?

Deep within certain and very particular corners of government, RAAC has been a talking point for years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FYnkGDU

Newspaper headlines: 'Minister's TV blunder' and 'Blairites are back'

Gillian Keegan's "four-letter rant" is featured on the front of most of Tuesday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e7gk6I0

Dogs perform Mozart with orchestra in Denmark

Three dogs participated in a performance of the Hunting Symphony, a piece by Mozart's father Leopold. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jl2B5GU

Kim Jong Un to visit Putin in Russia for weapons talks - US

North Korea's leader will discuss supplying weapons for Russia to use in Ukraine, a US official tells BBC's US partner CBS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5pf9ZKH

UK weather: Heat-health alert in place as temperatures to hit 32C

The health alert is in force across most of England until Sunday, with temperatures peaking midweek. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lJuTvjt

Watch: Gavin Williamson apologises over bullying

The former cabinet minister says he regrets using inappropriate language in texts sent to Wendy Morton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bkQHtf

Luis Rubiales: Spain's men's team call behaviour of federation president 'unacceptable'

Spain's men's players condemn the "unacceptable behaviour" of national federation president Luis Rubiales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y4NEG8w

Sewage: Mum says daughter got E. coli after swimming in polluted sea

Jayne Etherington said her daughter Caitlin fell ill after swimming in the sea off the Welsh coast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yR5HdZA

Rail disruption: Train cancellations as high as 13% in 2023

One station, managed by TransPennine Express, has had 13% of its trains cancelled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xJLGKf0

The Papers: 'No cash for school repairs' and Labour tax pledge

The issue of crumbling concrete is on the front of some of Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AB0pgkh

Teacher suicide exposes parent bullying in S Korea

The tragedy has unleashed a wave of anger from primary school teachers across the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kgu1drH

New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming

In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CRGjpOr

Crystal Palace: Man arrested after alleged racist abuse of Wolves player during match

A man in his 60s is arrested after allegedly racially abusing a Wolves player at Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park during Sunday's Premier League game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vkigKMF

Ukraine's defence minister Oleksii Reznikov dismissed

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Oleksii Reznikov, saying "new approaches" were needed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/btgN4LA

Torrential rain in Spain causes major flooding

Atletico Madrid and Seville's football match was called off as a red alert was issued in the capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oR5PmNu

Why Henry Ford imported a Cotswold cottage to Michigan

In 1930 the billionaire picked a limestone home in Chedworth as his souvenir of England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kxDXqBI

Fukushima: China's anger at Japan is fuelled by disinformation

Scientists have backed Japan's treated waste water release, but Beijing's protest remains loud. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WK0D6Ib

Spectacular meteor streaks across night sky in Turkey

Green shafts of light from a meteor were caught on camera as it passed over the city of Erzurum. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FW1fUhT

Port Talbot: UK offers Tata Steel £500m to fund green steel switch - report

Stephen Kinnock MP welcomed funding talks but said any plan needed the support of workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u2OJNMX

Spanish club hope to help Mason Greenwood find 'best level'

Getafe manager Jose Bordalas says the Spanish club hope they can help England forward Mason Greenwood "recover his best level" after his season-long loan move from Manchester United. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kA47Bs5

PSNI data breach: Two men arrested under the Terrorism Act

Two men in their 20s have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in connection with the accidental leak. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6c14MxA

Simon Byrne: DUP submits no confidence motion in chief constable

It comes after Simon Byrne refused to resign after an emergency meeting of the Policing Board. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ElSsuc7

The Papers: Al-Fayed dies and 'concrete chaos' at schools

The weekend's papers focus on faulty concrete in schools and the death of Mohamed Al-Fayed, aged 94. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fUtg3L7

Tharman Shanmugaratnam: Singapore picks a president who could've been much more

Voters chose Tharman Shanmugaratnam for a ceremonial role but many felt it was a waste of potential. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XDGJK3Z

Mason Greenwood transfer news: Getafe sign Manchester United forward

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood joins Spanish top-flight side Getafe on a season-long loan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NGpevnb

Mohamed Al Fayed: Former Harrods owner dies at 94

The high-profile Egyptian businessman lost his son Dodi in the car crash that killed Princess Diana. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/voOflek

Steve Lamacq to scale back BBC Radio 6 Music show

The DJ scales back his afternoon shows from five days a week to one, saying he's "a bit knackered". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wh8jRpz