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Halloween: Artist's desi designs bridge the gap between cultures

Manasi Arya's childhood Halloweens inspired her to mix spooky icons with traditional Indian dress. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6r4e2uJ

Boris Johnson said old people should accept Covid fate, note shows

The former PM's handling of the virus comes under attack over six hours of testimony by aides. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BiuJnE9

Antisemitic graffiti in Paris worries French leaders

Some 60 Stars of David were daubed on buildings in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VArogJX

Covid inquiry: Key points from Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain evidence

Two former key advisers to Boris Johnson discuss how Downing Street worked during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7mbCPMF

World Bank warns oil prices could reach $150 a barrel

A prolonged conflict in the Middle East would lead to much higher energy prices, the global institution predicts from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jJN4qPS

Police issue no-travel warning in Northern Ireland due to heavy rain

An amber warning for heavy rain is in place from Monday night to Tuesday morning in Armagh, Antrim and Down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o4ZDjM5

Bristol grandma among Just Stop Oil M25 activists spared jail

A High Court judge finds 12 people to be in contempt of an injunction, after a protest on the M25. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7ilXBUF

Fewer trains to run from London to Manchester

Avanti is to run a reduced service between London to Manchester on Saturdays until the end of the year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wVBfi0X

Anti-Israel mob storms Dagestan airport

Israel urges Russia to protect "all its citizens and all Jews" after a mob storms Makhachkala airport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jNgr1aK

Marseille-Lyon game postponed after Lyon team coach attacked on way to match

Marseille's Ligue 1 home match with Lyon is postponed after visiting boss Fabio Grosso is injured when his team's coach is attacked on the way to the ground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9evqXym

Leasehold law will be in King's Speech, says housing minister

Rachel MacLean says the bill would restore "true homeownership" but Labour says it is "thin gruel". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uQ4y7Cm

The Papers: Earth 'shook' in Gaza and 'extremism crackdown'

Benjamin Netanyahu declaring the war in Gaza as Israel's "second war or independence" dominates Sunday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ox3vjA6

New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: Springboks win record fourth Rugby World Cup title

South Africa clinch a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by doing just enough to deny 14-man New Zealand and retain their crown in a helter-skelter final in Paris. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EkKdN8i

Mike Pence: Former US Vice President withdraws from 2024 presidential race

The former US vice president says he has "no regrets" after ending his bid to be the Republican nominee. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AdtoZ7K

Israel-Gaza: Gaza goes dark as Israelis step up strikes

Internet and phone services were cut inside strip as Israel intensified its attacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TaBdV2v

Internet out in Gaza as Israel expands operations

The Palestinian Red Crescent says people cannot call the emergency 101 number due to the outage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fyxDNLk

Scottish government accused of withholding Covid WhatsApps

A lawyer for the UK Covid Inquiry says it is surprising that so many messages have been deleted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K9UEu0X

Ex-PM Truss wanted stranded migrants brought to UK

An email reveals Liz Truss wanted a group of stranded asylum seekers to be brought to the UK for their safety. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/745FEsj

Taylor Swift's 1989: Her biggest album returns with new tracks from the vault

As Taylor Swift prepares to release a re-recorded version of 1989, here's a look behind the songs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kM6vfeq

Bianca Williams: 'I get anxious whenever I see a police car'

Athlete Bianca Williams says her family's ordeal with the Met Police has left her "on edge". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tFlYz1D

Outrage as traditional Cotswold stone wall replaced with fence

Villagers are disappointed after part of a damaged stone wall was replaced with a wooden fence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QNLk8Os

Tom Emmer: Republicans pick third nominee for House Speaker

The Minnesota congressman may struggle to win votes from allies of former President Donald Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q9f3b5k

The Papers: More hostages released and Storm Babet aftermath

Hamas handing over two more Israeli hostages and flooding in Yorkshire lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GM9ay6p

Parents have right to see sex education content, says minister

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan is explaining the idea to schools in England this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YUL9C6z

Moment bridge brought down in controlled explosion in Germany

Explosives placed on the pillars brought down the 135m long bridge in seconds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kS7VHtf

Amanda Abbington: Actress withdraws from Strictly

The Sherlock and Mr Selfridge actress missed last weekend's show for medical reasons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6W7AxPs

United States Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins ahead of charging Lewis Hamilton

Max Verstappen climbs up from sixth on the grid to win the US Grand Prix after a close battle with Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uI2e0t4

Welsh ambulance service declares extraordinary incident

The Welsh Ambulance Service declares an extraordinary incident due to delays handing over patients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iXWZbao

Matt Dawson: 'England must build new era' after SA defeat

England have a platform to try and force their way back into the game's elite, but they must not squander the progress made in France says Matt Dawson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JeIMmSZ

Belfast City Council spends £150,000 on lord mayor portraits

Critics have branded the portraits a "vanity project" but the council says they help support artists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/io9UdLZ

Argentina 6-44 New Zealand: All Blacks cruise into record fifth final

Will Jordan scores an impressive hat-trick as seven-try New Zealand crush Argentina at Stade de France to reach a record fifth Rugby World Cup final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RkavT8A

Moody's drops negative outlook on UK credit rating

Ratings agency says "predictability has been restored" following last year's mini-Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GJ82nF1

Specialist doctors in England to hold pay talks with government

The BMA will ask some doctors if they want to strike over pay if no progress is made by 6 November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ms97WZq

Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton v Joelah & Keke of Radio 1Xtra's Throwback Party

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Joelah & Keke of Radio 1Xtra's Throwback Party in this weekend's Premier League game predictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dElnAr6

United States Grand Prix: FIA quadruple maximum F1 driver fine to 1m euros

Leading Formula 1 drivers express shock at a decision to raise the possible fine that can be imposed on competitors to 1m euros (£871,000). from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZHVduzC

Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India

It is the latest in a row between the two nations over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader on Canadian soil. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bOtISqs

Amazon launches humanoid robots to 'free up' staff

The US tech giant is looking at ways it can automate more of its operations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mZilvud

Women's Champions League: Manchester United miss out on group stage after loss to Paris St-Germain

Manchester United's hopes of a first appearance in the group stage of the Women's Champions League are ended by defeat to Paris St-Germain in the second round of qualifying. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ibQ1o6K

Tree of the Year 2023: Wrexham's sweet chestnut wins competition

The almost 500-year-old tree has been standing since Queen Elizabeth I was on the throne. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WRNKstw

Sweden investigating damage to Baltic undersea cable

A gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia is believed to have been damaged at the same time, Sweden says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oxGQHpt

MP Lisa Cameron rejects calls for a by-election

She tells BBC News she regrets not leaving the SNP sooner and repeats her claims of a "toxic" culture. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kc0ZtUq

Ofcom online safety director suspended over anti-Israel posts

Screenshots appear to show Fadzai Madzingira describing Israel as an "apartheid state". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XST70yq

Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith 'healing relationship'

It emerged last week the couple have been living apart since 2016, despite regularly appearing together. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZGkor9g

Rugby star Mike Phillips's Welsh praised after S4C boss sacked

"I prefer slack Welsh to slick English," says expert calling criticism of Mike Phillips embarrassing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cBUa4hu

Poland's ruling party set to lose power - exit poll

Right-wing Law and Justice leads, the poll suggests, but may struggle to secure a third term. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/maJ79Hb

Rugby World Cup: Wales fans' woe as Argentina win

Supporters have their say in Marseille as Wales crash out of the Rugby World Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PxyeZ7c

Wales’ Indiana Jones searching for lost mines in hills

Wooden crates still packed with dynamite sticks and even graves have been among his discoveries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/06m8uOp

Zaka: The volunteers giving dignity to Israel's dead

Zaka volunteers are used to being called to traumatic scenes, but nothing prepared them for the past week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PQtxh4A

Chris Mason: SNP leader Humza Yousaf struggling in political headwind

Our political editor says the party appears to be facing an uphill battle to achieve an independent Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WDFjgxk

France raises security level after school knife attack

France is put on its highest counter-terrorism alert, following the death of a teacher stabbed at a high school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/awCWk9e

Old Man of Hoy: Climbing 'tat' to be removed from Orkney sea stack

Mountaineering Scotland wants to remove rusted bolts and rotting pegs from the Orkney sea stack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tL65gw3

The Papers: 'Sunak sends military' and 'Ecclestone's £400m fraud'

The UK sending help to Israel and an ex-Formula One boss pleading guilty to fraud lead Friday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zgxiMoV

Keir Starmer glitter protester Yaz Ashmawi apologises

Yaz Ashmawi regrets "compromising" the Labour leader's safety but says throwing glitter was "fine". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JOC29Uk

Sycamore Gap tree cut up and removed from Hadrian's Wall site

A crane was brought in to take the trunk, which had to be cut into pieces as it weighed 3-4 tonnes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wMIzfSE

February warning Covid could swamp NHS, inquiry told

Prof Graham Medley said that civil servants would have been aware of those concerns at the time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jCHTdV8

The Papers: 'Royals condemn Hamas' and 'prisons are full'

The King accusing Hamas of "barbaric acts" leads Thursday's newspapers along with fears of prison overcrowding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OAcnGRL

Ealing: Beaver family released in west London wetland

The release is part of efforts to reintroduce the species after their extinction 400 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Bw1uL4X

Inside the deadly instant loan app scam that blackmails with nudes

At least 60 people have killed themselves in India after being extorted by a global racket. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FhnfToD

Unsafe buildings leave 'forgotten' pupils learning from home

Thousands of children have still not returned to lessons in school because of unsafe buildings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RqVKHTo

Pakistan's 'shameful' first Miss Universe contestant

Erica Robin, Pakistan's first Miss Universe representative, has sparked outrage in some quarters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wkcvGBO

The 1975 at the London O2: Will carbon-removed shows change gigs?

The O2 Arena are trailing carbon removed gigs - will they become more common across the industry? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6L8Y345

Rugby World Cup: The quirky ways Wales fans are travelling to France

From flying in a plane that weighs less than Wales' scrum to cycling more than 1,600 miles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pYRPw9N

University of Edinburgh: Europe's oldest student newspaper saved

A fundraiser was set up after a crucial advertiser pulled out, threatening the paper's future in print. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U5NRJQA

Matty Healy defends Malaysia kiss during 1975 concert in Dallas

The 1975 frontman read a prepared speech from his phone as the Dallas crowd cheered and applauded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WKiJgb3

Luton Airport flights suspended after large car park fire

A spokesperson says access to London Luton Airport is restricted because of the blaze. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ClK1md5

Easy life: Band to change name after easyJet brand legal action

The indie band make the announcement after a "whirlwind" 10 days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i3EOYWj

Myanmar: 29 killed in artillery strike on camp for displaced people

The ruling military junta has been accused of carrying out the strike. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v0MFE49

Keir Starmer to make housing pledge in leader's speech

Labour's leader will say postwar-style new towns and housing powers can help "build a new Britain". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/19yHIBw

Keith Richards: Arthritis changed my guitar-playing

The Rolling Stones star on re-learning his instrument, Lady Gaga, and going back on the road. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JzDH9BV

Biden interviewed by probe into handling of classified files

President Biden has been interviewed by the special counsel investigating classified files found in his home and office from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QU8qceO

Yellow warning for more heavy rain in flood-hit areas

The Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for heavy rainfall across the west of Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u8ThdSe

Did Iran support plan for attack on Israel?

A report in the Wall Street Journal claims that Iran gave the go-ahead for the attack on Israel over the weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OpRPKs5

The hunt for a new way to tackle clothing waste

Scientists in the US are trying to find enzymes or bacteria that will decompose manmade fibres. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YW5JLOi

Five female MCs who changed hip-hop? Eve makes her choice

The history of hip-hop is dominated by men but a new BBC documentary sets out to correct the record. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gt6T8rR

Kiptum shatters marathon record and moves within reach of two-hour mark

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shatters the men's marathon world record in Chicago as he beats compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6yJPYth

The Papers: 'US sends warships' and 'pawns of terrorists'

Monday's papers continue their coverage on Israel-Palestine in the aftermath of deadly attacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oymRjaF

Metro Bank strikes deal to shore up balance sheet

A £325m cash injection, as well as refinancing £600m of debt, will enable it to keep expanding, it says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zGIF3if

Labour's Rachel Reeves to set out plan to recover Covid fraud billions

An anti-corruption commissioner would target £7.2bn lost to fraud, the shadow chancellor will say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CsolHuM

Don't tilt too far towards unions, warns Peter Mandelson

The key architect of New Labour says the party needs to ensure it can attract private investment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tmQfzaE

An all girls cricket team in India breaks with tradition

A coach in a small village in Punjab state is training young girls to give them shot at a sports career. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qB1zlSC

The Papers: 'Human shield horror' and Israel's '9/11 moment'

Sunday's headlines focus on Israel suffering its biggest attack in years at the hands of Palestinian militants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JiKwu3U

Watch: How Hamas' shock attack on Israel unfolded

Watch the footage of unprecedented scenes in Israel and Gaza, verified and explained by the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ntk5fH7

Hamas attack shocks Israel, but what comes next?

Tensions had recently risen in Gaza - but this attack was unexpected on a Jewish holiday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7ASDf3O

Amy Dowden makes Strictly Come Dancing return after cancer diagnosis

The dancer gave an update on her chemotherapy treatment, saying she is "doing really well". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZzbNVQ4

180kg Fred caught after going wild in the city

Colorado officials say he is "always hungry" and "loves his belly scratches". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MO62E3H

Scarborough road resurfaced around parked car

North Yorkshire Council say they will return to complete the work at a later date. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D8s2g3z

Talks after US fighter jet shoots down armed Turkish drone in Syria

Ankara vows to continue targeting Kurdish groups but the US calls for more coordination between the Nato allies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DM1qeTs

Watch: Video shows moment driver loses control on motorway

Police cameras capture the moment a driver loses control of his car on the M25 at night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GBO8Rbm

Surrey MP Chris Grayling to step down after cancer diagnosis

The Epsom and Ewell MP and former Transport Secretary says he will step down at the next election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VsScaLT

Quiz of the week: Which university is opening a world of magic?

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/yuQhZcd

AI facial recognition: Campaigners and MPs call for ban

AI-powered facial recognition has been used in real time by police forces and private companies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tP2g6MS

Prada to design Nasa's new moon suit

Art meets science as Prada designers help create the spacesuits for the 2025 moon mission. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fhxw4yW

Russian airstrike kills 51 at a funeral in Ukraine

The attack in the Kharkiv region is described as one of the area's "bloodiest crimes". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W3HpQhi

Bears, birds and kangaroos: Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards

A selection of finalists in this year's Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WVAFLUy

Sam Bankman-Fried: FTX crypto empire 'built on lies' - prosecutors

The former crypto billionaire is accused of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7UtOxy4

Fireworks: Boy, eight, almost loses sight in explosion

Bradley, eight, was out playing with a friend when they picked up the firework which blew up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TvZBg2f

Hundreds at vigil to remember girl, 15, killed on way to school

Flowers, cards and teddies are laid at the spot where the 15-year-old was killed a week ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TszbHXA

Police Scotland pays out £60,000 to officers over beard ban

The four officers received a settlement from Police Scotland after they were told to shave their facial hair. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bZkoAeh

Kevin McCarthy's replacement will inherit a poisoned chalice too

The House is a broken institution - Kevin McCarthy looked almost relieved when the axe finally fell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RErF9nT

One arrested after man 'seriously injured' in Shiney Row dog attack

Police say another man, in his 50s, has been taken to hospital with "serious injuries". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KqBFIma

Ros Atkins on... Why Hunter Biden is in trouble

The BBC's analysis editor examines the first ever criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's child. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UP3rodX

Venice bus crash: At least 20 dead as vehicle plunges from bridge in Mestre

The bus crashed off an overpass in the Mestre district on the mainland, officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dXinOmC

Newspaper headlines: 'Tory rebellion' as Sunak 'brings axe down on HS2'

Concerns over the HS2 rail project's future dominate Tuesday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oCb3l7n

UK weather: Will October be as unusually warm as September?

BBC Weather's Helen Willetts takes a look at the temperatures for the week ahead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9XYo0dK

Sheffield City Council write apology to tree campaigners

Sheffield's Streets Ahead programme aimed to fell 17,500 street trees, leading to sustained protest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mbfelP9

Explosion at Oxfordshire recycling plant after lightning strike

Images and video shared online appear to show the sky to the north-west of Oxford lit up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g4nOYKa

Pakistan police bust organ trafficking ring that took kidneys from hundreds

The alleged leader is accused of illegally harvesting kidneys from more than 300 people in Pakistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5Uu6Jgq

Not all renters smoke weed or are in gangs, minister says

Rachel Maclean defends plans to strengthen renters’ rights at the Conservative Party conference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xwT7gGn

From Scotland to Canada, a totem pole finally returns home

The artefact was stolen from an indigenous community in Canada. This is the story of its homecoming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8OzCYLI

First class stamp price rises to £1.25

The price rise comes as Royal Mail seeks to cover higher delivery costs while letter numbers fall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MTwmnSi

The Papers: 'Tories eye PM's throne' and 'Schools phones ban'

Policy announcements and political intrigue emanating from the Tory conference dominate Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0jAWhFe

Graham Linehan attacks cancel culture at Conservative conference fringe event

The comedy writer tells a free speech debate his views on gender have made it hard to find places to speak. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pjf4Nqh

Rangers: Michael Beale sacked as manager; Steven Davis takes interim charge

Michael Beale has been sacked as Rangers manager after slipping seven points behind Celtic after seven games of the season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nkG2Uuc