Hong Kong police storm metro system after protests
Footage shows officers beating people with batons and using pepper spray in train carriages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32doeeC
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How migrants cross the Channel from Calais
The BBC's Gavin Lee boards a small boat to see some of the dangers face by migrants who cross the English Channel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZwdBGc
Brexit: Michel Barnier rejects demands for backstop to be axed
The EU's lead negotiator says the backstop is the "maximum flexibility" the EU can offer the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ukr7rk
Trade war: US set to hit China with new wave of tariffs
The bruising trade war between the world's two largest economies is set to intensify. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zDRRtb
FOX NEWS: Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert killed in high-speed Belgian Grand Prix crash
Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert killed in high-speed Belgian Grand Prix crash French Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert died Saturday following a heavy crash at the Belgian Grand Prix. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2PHLfoS
Ofsted inspections for top-rated schools to be reinstated
The reintroduction of inspections for "outstanding" schools follows concerns about falling standards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32kioby
FOX NEWS: Influencer slammed for mourning dead relatives while promoting swim brand
Influencer slammed for mourning dead relatives while promoting swim brand Here we go again. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2HCfc2U
Sajid Javid pledges £400m further education funding
Sajid Javid promises to invest in education for 16 to 19-year-olds, ahead of the spending review. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HCYssn
Two men charged with Harry Baker's murder in Barry
Peter McCarthy, 36, and Ryan Palmer, 33, will appear in court on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZtG2W3
Burning Man: Death at US festival treated as ‘suspicious’
Festival-goer Shane Billingham had “poisonous” levels of carbon monoxide in his blood, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32hfWT6
Dorian strengthens to category 4 hurricane
Forecasters warn that Dorian could be Florida's most powerful storm since Hurricane Andrew in 1992. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zrABYl
Tottenham stabbing: Boy, 15, fighting for life after attack
Three people are arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the attack in Tottenham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZL3bTn
Sajid Javid 'voiced anger' to PM over adviser sacking
It comes after Sonia Khan became the second member of the chancellor's team to lose their job within the month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Lhwljr
Khalid Sheikh Mohammad: Trial date set for 'architect of 9/11'
Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and four other men face the death penalty if found guilty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZFmAVm
Raymond Santana was a teen when he was wrongfully jailed with four others.
Raymond Santana was a teenager when he was wrongfully jailed along with four others. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34bTxs5
Air Canada fined for not using French language
A French-speaking couple say the airline violated their "linguistic rights" under Canadian law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zKKL6B
Idlib ‘double tap’ air strike Russia says never was
An attack kills 39 people in Syria - Russia says it wasn't involved. BBC News Arabic investigates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34eTHik
Can you survive on foraged food?
Experts say a range of wild foods can supplement a normal diet - but can you go even further? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UgDCEt
The Amazon in Brazil is on fire - how bad is it?
Thousands of fires are ravaging the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. How bad are they? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KPDXuF
Hampshire paralysed tree surgeon returns to climbing
Callum Kilby was paralysed when a giant oak rolled over him, but a year later he's back climbing trees. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30MhvYL
Week in pictures: 24 - 30 August 2019
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pv3VrE
Maryam Hamdani: 'I taught myself to play taarab music online'
Maryam Mohammed Hamdani says she is the first woman to play taarab in public in Zanzibar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32aKGoG
Boy's reunion with lost cat moves him to tears
Nine-year-old Edward sheds tears of joy to be with furry Leo again after a a search by pet detectives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LhhaXE
American cheese: Does it deserve its bad reputation?
Plastic, orange and tasteless? Why a revolution in the US is trying to tell the world there's more to its cheese. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Hz0KbS
Motsi Mabuse: Meet Strictly Come Dancing's newest judge
Motsi Mabuse is set to replace Dame Darcey Bussell on the Strictly Come Dancing panel this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZmfLJ4
'Finding my dad 30 years after I was taken from him'
Abandoned in Sao Paulo and then adopted by a British couple, Edson thought he'd never see his father again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UgNDS0
Nanjing Massacre: Denmark honours hero who rescued Chinese
Bernhard Sindberg sheltered many Chinese from the rampaging Japanese army in 1937. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30NoKjg
Poland still counts losses from WW2 invasion
As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the start of World War Two, Poland has reparations on its mind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34bb1os
Humour, hobbies and friendships: Your tips for staying positive
Interested in living longer? Here's advice from optimists to make sure your glass is always half full. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UrWaSl
Why are sheep being 'barbarically' butchered?
Farmers are left to collect the discarded body parts of their sheep during a "spike" in illegal butchering. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MLdhgR
FOX NEWS: Cadbury facing backlash over new chocolate bar meant to promote diversity
Cadbury facing backlash over new chocolate bar meant to promote diversity The British confectionery giant Cadbury has been facing some backlash on social media for a new candy bar that it introduced in India, which features four types of chocolate — dark, blended, milk and white — to promote diversity. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2UgRGxz
Back in Europe for the first time since 1980 - can Wolves win the Europa League?
Wolves have returned to European competition for the first time since 1980, so can they win the Europa League? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZoQMoL
News Daily: Brexit talks 'up tempo' and Kashmiris allege torture
Your morning briefing for Friday 30 August 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2La9sjn
Russia swaps prisoners with Ukraine including filmmaker, says prosecutor
Oleg Sentsov was convicted in 2015 for plotting and carrying out attacks in a controversial case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZB9Krl
Google finds 'indiscriminate iPhone attack lasting years'
Criminals used previously unknown vulnerabilities to implant monitoring software, research shows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HzDCtZ
FOX NEWS: Tennessee man sues Popeyes over fruitless (or chickenless) hunt for sold-out sandwich
Tennessee man sues Popeyes over fruitless (or chickenless) hunt for sold-out sandwich A Tennessee man who spent "countless time driving" from one Popeyes to another in search of its popular chicken sandwich is suing the fast-food chain after he was left hungry. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2zrHlW7
Huge fire engulfs factory trailers
Hotpoint, which owns the site, says no-one was injured and it was just spare parts in the burning trailers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34cnKHF
Lib Dems hold off SNP to win Shetland by-election
The SNP was bidding to take Scotland's safest seat after long-serving MSP Tavish Scott stood down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/326vfOq
Leading Hong Kong democracy activist arrested
Mr Wong's political party says the leading activist was "forcefully pushed into a minivan" by police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZFirgt
Brexit: £3m fund to help UK nationals with EU forms
Support will go to UK nationals who need help applying for residency in the EU in the run-up to Brexit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MLplyC
How do blind people enjoy the Mona Lisa?
Museums don't allow people to touch the Mona Lisa or any Van Gogh paintings. With tactile art now you can. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/346iOUJ
Netflix's The Dark Crystal prequel: What you need to know
Netflix's prequel is here - you'll want a guide to bring you up to speed on the classic 80s fantasy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UoOtwd
Quiz of the week: What fuelled Stokes' fairytale innings?
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NIGwjV
Fuse ODG: 'Why we must reject narratives portraying Africans as inferior'
Ghanaian Afrobeat star Fuse ODG says Africans must reject narratives portraying them as 'inferior'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UhcjKg
'I would not have kept the baby': Fighting depression in pregnancy
Where millions live without access to a psychiatrist, one innovative scheme is trying to plug the gap. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pksebz
Mexico missing: The city where 'you can feel the fear'
With gangs using private homes to dispose of bodies, the search for the missing is getting harder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zxim3y
Has President Trump's trade war cost China three million jobs?
He said that China has lost at least three million jobs - is this true? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MH1xMd
How playing video games could you get a better job
Gaming has long been stigmatised as the preserve of the socially inadequate, but this is changing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UdXfNm
Music festivals: What can be done to stop drug deaths?
A 17-year-old's death at Leeds Festival has sparked debate about how to stop others meeting the same fate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NIFnc7
Carpenter's hand reattached by surgeons after saw accident
Anthony Lelliott's hand was left hanging by skin and bone as he cut floorboards with a circular saw. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30K5PG3
'We live in LS Lowry's house... he might not approve of the colour scheme'
The Salford terrace where Lowry painted many of his famous works is now home to a family of six. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NEVBD9
Ruth Davidson: Scottish Conservative leader to make statement on her future
The Scottish Conservative leader, who has been a longstanding critic of Boris Johnson, is expected to announce she is quitting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/343dhy9
Jo Brand battery acid joke 'went too far', BBC rules
The BBC partially upholds complaints about a comment made by the comedian on Radio 4 in June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HvWJFm
Baby names: Peaky Blinders 'may have inspired' choices
Arthur surges into the boys' top 10 and Ada is in the girls' top 100 for the first time in a century. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34aWJUI
FOX NEWS: At least 190 flights canceled after passenger mistakenly uses emergency exit
At least 190 flights canceled after passenger mistakenly uses emergency exit Authorities at Munich airport detained a passenger who left a terminal via an emergency exit instead of going through passport control, prompting a temporary partial shutdown of one of Germany's busiest airports Tuesday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2HwvxGt
Winning portraits explore British identity in 2019
The British Journal of Photography reveals this year's winning photos. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L4vQuo
FOX NEWS: 'Back to school' advice from Iowa senior citizens goes viral
'Back to school' advice from Iowa senior citizens goes viral “We all keep learning no matter how old we are.” via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/32994qO
Huawei's next phone won't have Google apps
Huawei's next flagship phone will not come with Google's popular apps including Maps and YouTube. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PjSRgY
Hong Kong: Protesters join MeToo rally against police
Thousands gathered to demand answers after protesters accused the police of using sexual violence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ua8Uga
Lesbian couple 'jeered at by takeaway staff' in Nottingham
The couple says they were the victims of homophobic abuse while picking up a kebab on a night out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZCuP4y
Ukraine's deadliest day: The battle of Ilovaisk, August 2014
Some 400 troops died at Ilovaisk in 2014 when Ukrainian forces retreated through a "safe" corridor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zuzDu9
FOX NEWS: Disney World guests complain about bug-covered food: 'She felt something crawling inside her mouth'
Disney World guests complain about bug-covered food: 'She felt something crawling inside her mouth' One family wants to make it clear that they did not wants bugs with their dinner. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NDv611
Lancashire grandmother 'had to sleep on mattress in lounge' for 10 years
Lancashire County Council told the woman in 2005 her house would be extended but it never was. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L0HiqQ
News Daily: Fury over Parliament's suspension and how shops sold knives to children
Your morning briefing for 29 August 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HvJuEH
Pinterest to direct vaccine searches to health sites
The firm will direct vaccine-related searches to public health organisations to combat misinformation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LaxCsE
Cannock siblings undertake unusual career choice
The two brothers and their sister, all in their 20s, are in the funeral business together. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZnX6Nf
Puppy helps boy from Eastleigh cope with autism
Puppy Jesse is being trained to support nine-year-old Jethro, who has autism and ADHD. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HxRoNF
HIV harassment: Bristol man on the abuse strangers send
Aled Osborne faces abuse from strangers because of how open he is about his HIV status. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32gx3EJ
Dementia app aims to spark chats about the disease
Virtual reality app Dementia First Hand aims to educate and raise awareness of dementia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PhmMWV
Last chance for PPI claims as deadline arrives
Consumers have until 23:59 to make a claim, as the UK's biggest financial mis-selling scandal draws to a close. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UgTXsO
Island mystery: 'How did my son die in Thailand?'
David Cornock was found dead in his home on Koh Samui in May but the cause of death remains undetermined. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30EyBrC
Can broadband stop depopulation in the Outer Hebrides?
Grimsay in the Outer Hebrides now has superfast broadband, and there's hope it will help business and the population. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MIbs40
Costco forced to shut first China store early due to crowds
The firm's push into China comes as other foreign retailers have struggled to compete in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MDnJqx
News Daily: Home Office ad ban and Bury FC expelled from Football League
Your morning briefing for 28 August 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZmSbvG
Colombia drugs: Police seize 300kg of cannabis in coffin
Police seized the drugs after inspecting the vehicle and coffin at a check-point. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/327c5b3
FOX NEWS: US military shipping 'chase cars' across Atlantic to help land U-2 spy planes in UK
US military shipping 'chase cars' across Atlantic to help land U-2 spy planes in UK For the first time ever, one Air Force squadron in New Jersey has been tasked with transporting two military “chase cars” overseas to the U.K. so the vehicles can help U-2 spy planes land. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Zz5Z1L
FOX NEWS: Ex-Google engineer charged with stealing self-driving car technology
Ex-Google engineer charged with stealing self-driving car technology Former Google engineer Anthony Levandowski, who quit the tech giant before merging his own startup with Uber, has been charged with stealing Google's self-driving car trade secrets, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ZxQbA8
Palestinian conflict: Diaries of childhood in Israeli military detention
Palestinians who were made to go through Israel's military court system as children speak out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/340pdR3
Javid pledges spending review cash for schools, NHS and police
But the chancellor rules out a "blank cheque", promising to keep within existing spending rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KXIACW
'Mushroom foraging saved me from my grief'
When Long Litt Woon lost her husband she was overcome by grief. She rediscovered happiness foraging in the woods. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MDa1UB
Sudan crisis: Activists achieve 'big win' over generals
The junta has agreed to a civilian government after months of protests against its rule. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/345PnC8
How fire shaped humans, and forged the modern economy
If you rule out everything made by fire, we would not be left with much of an economy at all. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pj0X9x
Has Kenya's plastic bag ban worked?
Plastic carrier bags were made illegal, so how has the government enforced the ban? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UbqXm7
Slavery: Could a new museum stop racism in London?
The group behind the idea says the government has a "moral obligation" to help fund it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/342Hr4z
Social workers: 'I had a parent screaming foul names at me'
Social workers say they face serious abuse in the line of duty and are calling to be better protected from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zw38dI
Why this woman decided to knit Trump's tweets
American artist Diana Waymar wanted to find a way of relating to the current political atmosphere. So she began knitting Mr Trump’s words. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HrYD9Q
Maria Ressa: 'Rape and death threats won't silence me'
Award-winning journalist Maria Ressa on why arrests, rape and death threats won't silence her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PizhBS
Medical Cannabis: “I can get arrested, but I'll keep using it for my pain"
Carly Barton became the first British patient to be legally prescribed with herbal cannabis last year, but fears she will be unable to pay the cost of treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PxZ751
Blind University of Glasgow student 'faced reading list discrimination'
Gary Copland said he was not given accessible books, and was then penalised for reading too little. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HItpf1
Plastic waste: Is it time to cut back on holiday inflatables?
One coastal charity says it collected 500 abandoned inflatables in just one village this summer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32bXwTx
Schoolgirls in Fraserburgh airbed rescue of man and child
The teenagers swam out to help the pair who were in danger of drowning off the Aberdeenshire coast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L9PS5x
'Alarm bells' over private equity foster care firms, councils warn
Councils are concerned about what might happen if a run-for-profit foster care firm collapses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZtWp3Z
KFC to trial plant-based nuggets and wings in US
The fast-food chain's trial in Atlanta will gauge customers demand for meatless chicken. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U6HYxH
Dutch doctor faces trial in landmark euthanasia case
It is the first euthanasia case in the Netherlands involving a patient suffering from Alzheimer's. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZrUQzu
The moment bridge collapses in Turkey
Two people fall into a river as a bridge collapses after torrential rain in the Black Sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MD0NYw
Thai palace shares unusually candid images of king’s consort
The images show Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi flying a fighter jet, wearing combat fatigues and firing a gun. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Hrruew
News Daily: 'Trump Brexit' warning and HS2 budget
Your morning briefing for 27 August 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZpBg7b
Amazon fires: Brazil to reject G7 offer of $22m aid
No reason is given for turning down the aid, but Brazil's president accused the G7 of colonialism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KXvPrT
Yang Hengjun: Australian writer faces spying charges in China
Australia says it has serious concerns for Yang Hengjun who has been detained in Beijing since January. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZtGfHR
Bandstands: The industry built on Victorian social engineering
How the bandstands which were created to keep the working classes away from drink supported Scotland's ironworks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/344l66O
A bewildering upbringing: Why Margo Perin was made to have a nose job at 13
Margo Perin was 13 when her father asked if she wanted a nose job. It soon became clear she had no choice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U3QSw5
The robo racing cars accelerating driverless tech
What's the point of racing autonomous supercars against each other? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L8xHx6
The Kenyan school that was once a British detention camp
Camps where suspected anti-colonial fighters were brutally treated are now secondary schools. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LgmYAO
'Dangerous' AI offers to write fake news
An AI that allows anyone to write fake news or rewrite old jokes such as "a man walked into a bar". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U6Qsot
The village surviving a drought on cave water
In Indonesia's East Java province, government water trucks only deliver once or twice a month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/340oYFA
Why are people in the USA living shorter lives?
White people in the US without degrees are living shorter lives due to drug abuse and alcoholism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZvsHeY
Photographing America's strip clubs
François Prost has travelled from coast to coast to capture the exteriors of these establishments in the cold light of day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZjqDaS
Seoul's over-65s disco 'like medicine' for seniors
A daytime party set up by the local government proves a hit in the rapidly-ageing country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MD0gWA
Ministers and HS2 bosses knew railway over budget years ago
The public were not given the full picture about the true cost of the high speed railway, documents show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HsjWIj
Bank of mum and dad 'one of UK's biggest mortgage lenders'
The average parental contribution for homebuyers this year is £24,100, Legal & General finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MFhO4a
FOX NEWS: United Airlines plane turns around mid-way to Hawaii due to mechanical issue: report
United Airlines plane turns around mid-way to Hawaii due to mechanical issue: report A United Airlines plane that took off from San Francisco on Sunday was forced to turn around mid-way into its flight to Hawaii due to a mechanical issue, a report said. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ZhVswC
Woman's body found at Accrington Cemetery as search for missing mum continues
Police searching for Lindsay Birbeck say a woman's body was found at Accrington Cemetery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LcCzBh
UK to bask in sunshine on Bank Holiday Monday
A day after the hottest late August Bank Holiday weekend temperature, more sunshine is expected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZnyOy1
Vast 'pumice raft' found drifting through Pacific Ocean
The mass of pumice, the size of Manhattan, is believed to come from an underwater volcano near Tonga. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NydAek
Asian stocks drop as US-China trade war escalates
The threat of new tariffs and hikes to existing duties by the US and China rattled investors in Asia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MBdQcQ
Courier parcel mishaps: 'My package was propping the window open'
After a woman's parcel was thrown through her window, people tell of their online shopping experiences. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MDbI4x
Woodmill High School closed after 'complex' fire
More than 80 firefighters spend the night trying to contain the blaze at Woodmill High School in Dunfermline. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KTyRNL
Amazon fires: G7 leaders close to agreeing plan to help, says Macron
President Emmanuel Macron suggests G7 leaders are close to agreeing a plan to help the rainforest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L7JAmW
Jeremy Corbyn risks scuppering no-confidence vote in PM, says Jo Swinson
The Lib Dem leader says a no-confidence vote in the government risks failing if Mr Corbyn insists on being interim PM. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HrJ7e7
Port Talbot steelworks' waste gases could power flights
Tata's Port Talbot plant is the focus for turning the waste into biofuel for the airline industry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U4xBKJ
G7 summit: Iranian foreign minister attends unexpected talks
Iran's foreign minister makes a "surprise" visit to Biarritz to meet the French president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zn88Tu
Climate change: Call for Scottish city centre ban on fossil fuel vehicles
A group of civic leaders say the move should be a key part of Scotland's effort to tackle climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PatKx1
Ariana Grande 'overwhelmed' on return to Manchester at Pride
The singer visits for the first time since the 2017 terror attack and subsequent benefit concert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zs2rho
TV licence: Boris Johnson says BBC must 'cough up' for over-75s
The BBC's funding settlement was dependent on covering the cost of the benefit, Boris Johnson insists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zhpbpr
'The bank sent my safe house address to my abusive ex'
Banks are trying to get better at helping victims of economic abuse, where a partner controls access to accounts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KY0lCh
The Mini at 60: Fans share their pictures of the little car
As the classic vehicle reaches 60, enthusiasts share their stories and pictures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZnNYXT
Swansea Valley landslides: Living on a 'moving mountain'
Landslides are a feature of life for some but what does the future hold for those determined to stay? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31WIsZY
Colombia's former child rebels try to rebuild their lives
The number of children recruited to fight for Colombia's rebel groups is rising, despite a peace deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KVdsUF
FOX NEWS: Burger King employee allegedly refuses to serve deaf woman at drive-thru: 'It's too busy'
Burger King employee allegedly refuses to serve deaf woman at drive-thru: 'It's too busy' An employee at a fast-food restaurant has reportedly been fired after claiming he was too busy to take a deaf woman’s order. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2KUueTM
Hong Kong police fire gun and use water cannon on protesters
Police fired a gun and deployed a water canon to disperse crowds during a twelfth week of protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NvcS1B
Mallorca aircraft mid-air collision kills at least five
A helicopter and an ultralight plane collided, with one of the victims aged under 18. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U0bwNA
UK weather: Hottest late August bank holiday weekend on record
Forecasters warn temperatures could get even hotter, after 31.6C is reached in west London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MCaS7Y
Stonor light aircraft crash: Pilot and passenger killed
The pilot and passenger died when the small bi-plane crashed in a field near Henley-on-Thames. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZemTr6
Guy Fawkes and Oliver Cromwell 'heads' stolen from London tourist attraction
A model of Sir Thomas More was also taken from London Bridge Experience. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zk7pB2
No-deal Brexit is now 'touch and go', says Johnson
Boris Johnson previously said the chances of leaving without a deal were "a million to one". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30xfgbO
LA policeman who said sniper shot him 'made it up'
Deputy Angel Reinosa cut two bullet holes in his shirt and called in to say he was "taking shots". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZpYc6b
Maidstone stabbing: Man killed and four others injured
Four others were injured and four men have been arrested on suspicion of murder, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NuAbbF
Man, 19, dies at Creamfields festival
The man died in hospital after falling ill at the four-day dance music festival in Cheshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZkNHRC
Rev Richard Coles pop star vicar in loo drama
Rev Richard Coles tweeted his distress when a door handle broke, forcing him to wee in a jug. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KSLUze
FOX NEWS: Private island north of Manhattan for sale is surprisingly affordable
Private island north of Manhattan for sale is surprisingly affordable For $850,000, you could buy a shoebox in Brooklyn. But why not pick up a private island instead? via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ZgI8s0
FOX NEWS: 'Crazy cat lady' stereotype has no evidence to support it, study finds
'Crazy cat lady' stereotype has no evidence to support it, study finds They're no crazier than dog owners, at least. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ZzDKUJ
Israel says it struck Iranian 'killer drone' sites in Syria
In a rare acknowledgement, PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces targeted "killer drones". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KRGVi8
British Airways strike: Passengers angry at airline 'silence'
Customers say they are unable to get in touch with BA, as the airline says it is fielding 40,000 calls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZhtOQ2
G7: Trump praises Johnson as 'right man' to deliver Brexit
Boris Johnson reacts as US President Trump praises the UK PM as the right man to deliver Brexit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MCB5Dk
Meet Ireland's youngest parish priest
Fr Conor McGrath, 32, tells BBC News NI what drew him to the priesthood and what his job involves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zd5Aqh
FOX NEWS: ‘Straight Pride’ group unfazed after counter-protesters outnumber them at rally
‘Straight Pride’ group unfazed after counter-protesters outnumber them at rally The organizer of a “Straight Pride” rally held in Modesto, Calif., on Saturday said his group remained committed to its cause even though it was outnumbered by counter-protesters. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2PaTlpy
Amazon fires: The devastation seen from above
Swathes of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil are burning at a record rate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30wIRlG
Why are retro sweets tasting success?
Retro sweets are making a comeback but what's behind their growing popularity? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NwM3d9
Bereaved families 'walk and talk' about suicide in Lanarkshire
Naomi Foster Aiton was three months pregnant when her partner took his own life last summer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MyGRGl
Airport security: 3D baggage scanners could end liquid restrictions
Airports must introduce 3D baggage screening before the end of 2022, the government announces. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33TSiO6
FOX NEWS: Bride-to-be pulls 'first look' prank on groom with best man's help: 'I was completely shocked'
Bride-to-be pulls 'first look' prank on groom with best man's help: 'I was completely shocked' Nothing is as pure and genuine as the look on a groom’s face after he first lays eyes on his… best buddy in a wedding dress? via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2HmQZxF
Amazon Fires: Why the rainforest helps fight climate change
Fires in the Amazon rainforest have prompted concern around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MAnIUq
Ashes: Australia's James Pattison edges England's Jofra Archer to Joe Root at Headingley
Australia's James Pattinson edges England's Jofra Archer to Joe Root at first slip to fall for 20 in the third Ashes Test at Headingley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NzXVeq
Brexit: EU 'willing to listen' to Boris Johnson's ideas, says Donald Tusk
Donald Tusk says he "will not cooperate on no deal" ahead of Brexit talks with Boris Johnson on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TZ2nVu
Sparkhill, Birmingham: Man stabbed to death
A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZiqWCQ
'I'm looking forward to ending his career in the desert' - Ruiz Jr confirms Joshua rematch
Unified world heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr wants to "end Anthony Joshua's career" after confirming a rematch in Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L5LHYh
FOX NEWS: Fit grandmother, 63, opens up about feeling 'ageless,' dating younger men
Fit grandmother, 63, opens up about feeling 'ageless,' dating younger men She's putting the "sexy” in "sexagenarian." via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2L460Wc
British Airways strike causes five days of flight cancellations
British Airways says there may be "knock-on effects on other days" after pilots announced walk-outs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L6sIgk
Nasa said to be investigating first allegation of a crime in space
The space agency is reportedly looking into an allegation against astronaut Anne McClain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30uVCwX
Pictures: Ed Sheeran plays first Ipswich homecoming gig
The Suffolk star's world tour is drawing to a close over four nights in his home town of Ipswich. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NrMjdC
What is the G7 summit and what does it do?
This weekend's meeting in France brings together the heads of the world's leading economies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NubX1e
Ayrshire man goes from heart patient to Ironman in 16 months
A biography Norrie Hunter read during his recovery inspired him to become fitter than ever. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zhvUzY
China releases British consulate worker detained at border
Simon Cheng was reported missing on 8 August after crossing the border for a business trip. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZgluA8
US-China trade war: Trump announces new retaliatory tariff hikes
The president hits back at Beijing's plans by hiking tariffs on Chinese imports by another 5%. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31Y14Zz
'First vape death in the US' recorded in Illinois
The Illinois case comes as US health officials track 149 cases of vaping-related lung illness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MzCElo
Athletes have poor teeth despite brushing
Are sugary sports drinks and gels the problem? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HmXfFy
Extinction: Last chance to save 'rhinos of the oceans'
Sharks and rays pushed towards extinction by the shark fin trade are hot on the agenda at key wildlife talks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zk9Sat
The new mobile phone scam delivering a problem
Why are fraudsters arranging for a brand new phone to unexpectedly be delivered to your door? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30v6wTx
The Cold War spy technology which we all use
Radio-frequency identification, famously used to bug the US embassy in Moscow, is a cheap way to track objects and data. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PfREaC
PPI: 'It was a jaw-dropping amount'
The UK's biggest financial mis-selling scandal's led to £36bn in payouts. How has it affected us all? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31ZQIsl
Machen student teaches rugby to Peru's high-security prisoners
Jo Penrose has been teaching rugby to high-security prisoners in Peru during her summer break. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z1asid
FOX NEWS: Harley-Davidson unveils new electric bicycle designs
Harley-Davidson unveils new electric bicycle designs Harley-Davidson showed off some highly anticipated new wheels this week, but they’re not the hogs you might be envisioning. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2L8aMlg
Guest finds 'old hand grenade' on holiday park
A guest thought the device they took back to their caravan was a fossil, according to local media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30nGoKd
The Amazon is on fire - how bad is it?
Thousands of fires are ravaging the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. How bad are they? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KPDXuF
News Daily: Macron's Amazon warning and a bank holiday round-up
Your morning briefing for 23 August 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HlWcFE
Gary Ray Bowles: Florida executes killer who preyed on gay men
Dubbed the "I-95 Killer", Gary Ray Bowles admitted to killing six men along the eastern US main freeway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZhuRLe
Hasbro to buy Peppa Pig owner Entertainment One for $4bn
The US toy maker will expand its entertainment portfolio with other preschool brands including PJ Masks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zjMhfD
FOX NEWS: Florida beachwear company features model with Down syndrome
Florida beachwear company features model with Down syndrome A Florida beachwear company has featured a 16-year-old model with Down syndrome in their new ad campaign, with the goal of hopefully inspiring other companies to become more inclusive. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ZmS52i
August bank holiday 2019: Where to avoid on roads and rail
Traffic is expected to peak on Friday as holidaymakers share the roads with commuter traffic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Hkvu0r
Glasgow University's 'bold' move to pay back slave trade profits
A Glasgow University study reveals it benefited to the tune of tens of millions of pounds from racial slavery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HjxlCo
Critically-ill British citizen 'stuck in Oman'
David Hughes, who has months to live, says the British embassy has provided little help to get him home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZvHaYB
The fake baby adoption scam
Social media connected a couple looking to adopt with a baby. Or so they thought. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZhKfMB
Trans conversion therapy survivor: 'I wanted to be cured so asked to be electrocuted'
As a teenage boy, Carolyn Mercer had electric shock therapy on the NHS in the hope she would be "cured". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NqqVp5
How to escape a strange house when you're blind
Reece wakes up hungover and alone with no possessions in a large unfamiliar house. He's blind and needs to get home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z7M7ax
Does a Pride event need Kylie or Ariana Grande?
LGBT Pride events have become big business, but does that distract from their original purpose? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NqNtWU
Would you let your child become a 'kid influencer'?
Social media influencers are getting younger and younger, but at what cost to their wellbeing? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HkptRp
White supremacy gangs in the US: How and why people join
Why do some people join white supremacy gangs and what does it take to get it one? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U0dFca
Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Will Tokyo be accessible enough?
Tokyo is set to host the next Paralympic Games in 2020 - but how accessible is the Japanese capital? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KR4VSJ
Pigs' emotions could be read by new farming technology
New technology has been developed to detect how happy the animals are. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KOnPcC
Quiz of the week: Did you read about Bowie's bandstand?
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NqMWnS
Four-in-one pill prevents third of heart problems
The drug combination has huge potential and would cost just "pennies a day", say the researchers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L6nm4w
Facial recognition technology aims to cut passport queue times
The UK Home Office is considering a system which would let you walk through immigration without showing your passport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31UhaDy
FOX NEWS: 'Cocooning' is growing in popularity with new parents — and some families aren't happy about it
'Cocooning' is growing in popularity with new parents — and some families aren't happy about it Gone are the days when grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins would rush into the delivery room to hold the newest members of the family. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Z9LPA2
What is it like to live in a converted shipping container?
A new report says growing numbers of families live in the buildings but they are often unsuitable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TSJHGM
Ryanair passengers face disruption as strike starts
UK pilots at the airline begin a two-day walkout in a row over pay and conditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZkXOpB
Ulster Grand Prix safety money spent on new toilets
Three riders have died since quarter of a million pounds was allocated to the Dundrod circuit in 2017. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MwtSEP
News Daily: Johnson to meet Macron, and 700,000 get GCSE results
Your morning briefing for 22 August 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30l1fxI
Larry Swearingen: Texas executes man for student's 1998 murder
Larry Swearingen had maintained his innocence, saying scientific evidence should have exonerated him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZkcSYl
Pompeo praises ‘US ally’ Denmark after Trump cancels visit
The US secretary of state speaks with Denmark's foreign minister amid a public row over Greenland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HjovVA
Nottingham bus drivers shave off half their hair
The team, which includes three women and 11 men, are raising money for Hayward House, a palliative care centre in the city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L3GeBr
Football grounds to pubs: Our fight for free tampons
Has your period ever ruined a night out? Three Celtic fans are trying to do something about it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TX99ej
Fish oil pills 'no benefit' for type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes "should not be encouraged" to take omega-3, researchers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NngOkQ
GCSE results: Nail-biting wait for grades
As hundreds of thousands of pupils await their GCSE results, there is a warning the exams were too hard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zf9BWt
Johnson to meet Macron as French president downplays backstop hopes
The leaders will meet hours after the French president seemed to dampen hopes of any new Brexit deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30o4fcT
Initial evidence shows microplastics pose ‘minimal health risk’
The World Health Organization says its findings are based on the "limited information" available. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZoaUm4
Rivers used as 'open sewers', says WWF charity
The WWF said it was "very unlikely" that pollution reduction targets would be met without new laws. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P4dDkz
Andrew Harper: 'Thin blue line' ribbon tribute to PC
Blue ribbons sell out after PC Andrew Harper's home comes up with a way to honour its fallen son. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z4K1YS
Hong Kong protests: What do young people want?
Young protestors in Hong Kong have been speaking about what they want from the government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KYbmC8
Khachaturyan sisters who killed father touch Russian hearts
The case of the teenage Khachaturyan sisters stirs Russian anger over domestic abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZbMd0T
Why James Acaster thinks 2016 was music's best year ever
Comedian James Acaster thinks so, and here's why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HhcyQc
Farming: The UK's deadliest industry
While the number of construction deaths has dropped over the past 30 years, fatalities in agriculture remain high. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZebcQn
How PPI has changed our financial lives
The UK's biggest financial mis-selling scandal's led to £36bn in payouts. How has it affected us all? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31ZQIsl
What is 'blobology' and how is it transforming biology?
Spectacular images from a new microscope spark a "revolution" in biology from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P9wMl7
The secret Facebook groups where women shame their exes
Some are using them to accuse their ex-partners of violence, rape and child abuse - despite the dangers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30pmDBX
How Australia is shaking up the truffle market
Australia maybe a newcomer in growing black truffles but is now the world's fourth-largest producer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZjhNcc
The Matrix: Keanu Reeves to reprise role for fourth chapter
Keanu Reeves will reprise his role as Neo for the latest instalment in the popular sci-fi franchise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z5gdLV
Irish workhouse victim wins compensation battle
Mary Cavner was forced to work at a Magdalene Laundry after her father died when she was 11. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z7qQgU
Barking police surrounded flats as man barricaded himself in
Police surrounded the flats in Barking, east London, as nearby residents were evacuated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Hfkp0E
Brexit: PM to meet Angela Merkel with call to scrap backstop
It comes after the PM said the plan to avoid a hard border in Northern Ireland was "anti-democratic". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZekozX
Trump cancels Denmark visit over Greenland sale spat
The US president abruptly cancels his visit after the Danish PM says he cannot purchase Greenland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z6uiIF
Why body image is a weighty issue at the Fringe
There are more than 3,000 diverse types of show at the Fringe yet body image is a recurring theme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zg60vo
The DMZ 'gardening job' that almost sparked a war
In 1976, North Koreans killed two US officers in the DMZ over a tree, sparking a huge military gardening operation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TYBjWx
Barcelona crime wave tarnishes boom in tourism
Violence and thefts have surged in Barcelona - and officials are struggling to find a solution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33NoAKE
New drug for people who can bleed uncontrollably
NHS England is funding a new treatment for patients with severe haemophilia A. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33PdDYO
Barclays tops list of banks with most IT shutdowns
British banks experienced more than 10 outages a month in the past year, BBC analysis of new data reveals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NkP00z
Mexico judge approves recreational cocaine for two users
A panel of judges will review the ruling allowing two people to "possess, transport and use cocaine". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NkTZ13
The Cold War spy technology which we all use
Radio-frequency identification, famously used to bug the US embassy in Moscow, is a cheap way to track objects and data. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PfREaC
Brexit: What are EU countries doing to prepare for no deal?
How are other countries preparing for a possible no deal? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RFzGdX
G7 summit: Inside the climate activist training camp
Campaign groups in France are teaching people how to protest effectively, ahead of the G7 summit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z2Z4lX
Former Farc rebels become eco-warriors to stop deforestation in the Amazon
Ex-Farc rebels in Colombia, who spent decades fighting the government over land and power, have reinvented themselves as eco-warriors protecting the Amazon from illegal logging. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NkRsnz
Does the future of farming exist beneath city streets?
In a disused air raid shelter one company is growing crops, but what are the pros and cons of vertical farming? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KJhNKv
The mystery photos of a 1957 gay wedding
Who are the two grooms in these wedding photos? Filmmakers are trying to find out, 60 years later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z4ve0s
The unbelievable hangover caused by Pure-O
Sarah Collins' OCD tricks her into thinking she's made a horrible mistake after a night out celebrating her A level results. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZcKQu1
Millions of old gadgets 'stockpiled in drawers'
Public urged to "recycle their tech" as rare, valuable materials in millions of old devices languish in UK homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NlEZjF
'I bought a house thanks to my bullet journal'
Millions of people have shared #bulletjournal or #bujo hashtags on Instagram, so how do they work? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P8OWn4
Shipping containers 'used to house homeless children'
Office blocks are also being used to house families as 210,000 children are estimated to be homeless. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZhXhES
UK bosses earn 117 times average worker despite pay cut
The average salary of the bosses of the UK's largest companies has fallen 13% in the last financial year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z2V2Kl
Home and Away actor Ben Unwin dies aged 41
Ben Unwin played "bad boy" Jesse McGregor during two stints on the long-running Australian soap. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MrUpU2
Hong Kong: British consulate staffer 'detained at China border'
The FCO says it is seeking further information from Chinese authorities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zfzc1n
Billie Eilish: 'Baggy clothes shouldn't slut-shame'
The singer talks slut-shaming and fashion choices in an interview by Pharrell for V Magazine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30j6FcE
FOX NEWS: Dale Earnhardt Jr. gives 1st public statement after family survives Tennessee small plane crash
Dale Earnhardt Jr. gives 1st public statement after family survives Tennessee small plane crash In his first public statement since surviving a plane crash last week, NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. said on Monday that his family is “truly blessed that all on board escaped with no serious injuries.” via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2KTJ0Jq
Waringstown: Murder investigation after man found shot in vehicle
Police say the man's body was found in a vehicle in Waringstown, County Down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NiHwv2
Lightning strike 'partly to blame' for power cut
Regulator Ofgem publishes National Grid report into outage that hit homes and transport in England and Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z9GnIo
News Daily: Johnson attacks backstop and Epstein's will revealed
Your morning briefing for 20 August 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zah12t
FOX NEWS: NYC condo owner allegedly converted small apartment into 11 tiny units
NYC condo owner allegedly converted small apartment into 11 tiny units A New York City condominium owner illegally converted his one-unit apartment into a duplex with 11 cramped sub-units, some of which had ceilings just 4 1/2 feet high, forcing his tenants to crouch or walk on their knees, officials alleged. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Z1ckr2
Canada election: Charities warned against climate change ads
Canada's elections watchdog warned that saying climate change is real could be illegal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TLXhfh
Brexit: Boris Johnson calls for 'anti-democratic' backstop to be scrapped
The plan to avoid a hard border in Northern Ireland is "unviable", the PM says in a letter to the EU. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MrEe99
Marchioness disaster: Thames historic vessels 'still not modernised'
More than 50 people died when the Marchioness pleasure boat sank on the Thames 30 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P55SL9
Eric Garner: NY officer in 'I can't breathe' death fired
The decision to fire Daniel Pantaleo came five years after Eric Garner's death during his arrest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P3of3j
Great British Bake Off contestants revealed for 2019
A new batch of contestants get ready to battle it out for the Bake Off crown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TLTU7N
No-deal Brexit 'could cost farms £850m in profits'
A no-deal Brexit could be a greater challenge than BSE and foot-and-mouth, a researcher suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P5Vseh
FOX NEWS: Chick-fil-A and Popeyes spark Twitter beef over chicken sandwiches
Chick-fil-A and Popeyes spark Twitter beef over chicken sandwiches Chick-fil-A isn’t going to let someone else come in and take the chicken sandwich away from them. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NkMtn0
Jeffrey Epstein 'signed will two days before death'
The estate of the former financier was worth $577m (£475m) when he killed himself, reports say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ni4aUc
Student loan over-payments of £28m going unclaimed
Graduates have paid millions in repayments after their loans have been cleared. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HeXthX
Chicken Connoisseur YouTuber: Knife crime warnings racist
Elijah Quashie tells the BBC knife crime warnings on takeaway boxes are either "racist or stereotyping". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P3pKhO
Best friends off the court - but only one can go to the Paralympics
Meet Britain's Jack Shephard and Krysten Coombs, the world number one and two going head to head to compete at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30jBVZ8
News Daily: Iran tanker freed and Prince Andrew on Epstein
Your morning briefing for 19 August 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P2wTix
Jeremy Corbyn: General election will stop Brexit 'crisis'
A general election would be the "change of direction" the UK needs, the Labour leader will say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KDTltY
US man arrested over alleged threat to Ohio Jewish centre
James Reardon had weapons and white nationalist material at his Ohio home, police said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ne9mIB
Russian sailor's 1969 message in a bottle washes up in Alaska
An Alaska man discovers the pristine 50-year-old message in a bottle while hunting for firewood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YY4gHR
FOX NEWS: Wisconsin family says live frog found in packaged salad greens, caught on video
Wisconsin family says live frog found in packaged salad greens, caught on video A Wisconsin family getting ready for dinner received a surprise visitor in store-bought salad greens this past Tuesday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2KELUTo
Vegetable joke is funniest gag at the Edinburgh Fringe
A serving of cauliflower comedy beat the rest of the funny offerings to be crowned "Joke of the Fringe". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HdA0gX
Prince Andrew 'appalled' by Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse claims
The duke says any suggestion he would "condone, participate in or encourage" exploitation is "abhorrent". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KVUU5c
Pregnant and depressed: 'I feared they'd take my child if I admitted how I felt'
Anna Ceesay tried to hide it when she began to feel depressed and anxious during her second pregnancy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NgL010
The Nazi book of anatomy still used by surgeons
Eduard Pernkopf created an "atlas" of anatomy by dissecting the bodies of Nazi political prisoners. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZgtLDi
How online extremists are shaping the minds of white teens
How can parents intervene when boys seem drawn into extremist internet culture - and should they? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33KZImD
Five ways UK farmers are tackling climate change
Farms are on the front line of climate change - vulnerable to extreme weather events - so farmers are coming up with new and surprising ways of tackling the problem. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z0iMPg
Paros - the Greek paradise island that wants to ditch plastic
Paros in Greece is at the centre of a drive to turn it into the world's first island free of plastic waste. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z5kJcv
'The bomb actually landed in the room I had been in'
Laila Pence fled war in Egypt to go on and become a multimillionaire US businesswoman. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZdKRBR
A young face destroyed by war: The impact of an airstrike one year on
Jouma and his family were fleeing their home in Syria in 2018 when an airstrike hit the bus they were on, leaving him completely blind at the age of three. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30aaCjL
The floating farm for cows
Cows are living on a floating farm in the middle of Europe's busiest port of Rotterdam, as part of an experiment to produce food more sustainably, and closer to people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30aazV7
Stop and search: What are your rights?
With police stop and search powers set to expand what are your rights when approached? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z98vez
The man helping to save Senegal's mangroves
Haidar el Ali has led a project to plant 152 million mangrove buds in Senegal's Casamance Delta. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z8EPm1
'Iran is the most beautiful country'
A former business executive is now a freelance photographer travelling around the globe. First stop - Iran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KSnKnk
Kabul wedding blast: Groom has 'lost hope' after deadly attack
Mirwais Elmi and his bride survived but many relatives are among the 63 killed in Saturday's attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P31z38
Wales are favourites for the World Cup - England coach Jones
England head coach Eddie Jones says Wales are "favourites to win the World Cup" after they beat his side 13-6 to secure a rise to the top of the world ranking. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z9ezI3
Didcot power station: Last cooling towers demolished
The last three cooling towers at the Didcot A plant have been brought down in a controlled explosion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zas9qS
Jihadi Jack: IS recruit Jack Letts 'loses UK citizenship'
Reports say ex-PM Theresa May decided to strip Jack Letts - dubbed Jihadi Jack - of his citizenship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HePaT8
Some of this week's strangest moments
The stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TKd5in
Smith injury brought 'rough memories' of Hughes' death
Steve Smith's neck injury brought back "rough memories" of the death of Phillip Hughes in 2014, Australia coach Justin Langer admits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TG0qgt
Michael Brown regrets 'stupid' £2.4m Lib Dem donation
Michael Brown says his 2005 donation - a party record - led to recognition and pain for his family. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZfgcUA
FOX NEWS: World’s first 'plant hotel' opens in London
World’s first 'plant hotel' opens in London They handle the hydration while you're on vacation. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NcltG7
Brexit: PM to tell EU leaders to renegotiate deal
Boris Johnson will meet Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron later this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/308B9xT
Sandwich River Stour search resumes for boy aged 6
The child fell into the River Stour in Sandwich, Kent, on Saturday lunchtime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YZoPmW
Paris waiter 'shot dead over slow sandwich service'
A customer opened fire reportedly because his sandwich wasn't prepared quickly enough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KCV8iQ
Lime and soda? No thanks, say non-drinkers
Diageo's investment in alcohol-free spirit maker Seedlip shows how big firms want to reach non-drinkers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZjcWIc
'Infertile' Stourbridge renal patient has healthy baby
The infant's father said he and his family were over the moon with their "miracle baby". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33IOOh8
Will H Ogilvie: How a Borders boy became a leading bush poet
Will H Ogilvie was lauded in Australia but overlooked by many of his fellow Scots during his lifetime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KO1ta9
Village in Wiltshire opens for military veterans
Ex-service personnel, who may otherwise be left homeless, will live on the site for up to two years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30hvTrO
Mindfulness on Ireland's pilgrim paths
Writer Bébhinn Ramsay finds solace on Ireland's pilgrim paths after the death of her husband. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z78TdD
Artist Adam Riches: 'I turned drawing doodles into a career'
Adam Riches rediscovered a love for drawing and has turned doodling into an art career. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30hvYf6
Your pictures on the theme of 'looking down'
Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "looking down". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33DXpBN
The 10 surprising things you can't recycle
After McDonald's says its paper straws cannot be recycled, what other items only go in general waste? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KDvrP3
Adult braces: Why are more grown-ups getting their teeth straightened?
Are celebrity smiles driving more adults to wear braces in a bid to straighten their teeth? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TFe0AC
Iceland's Okjokull glacier commemorated with plaque
A plaque placed on Sunday commemorates Okjokull glacier, which was officially declared dead in 2014. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P227Gu
The New Yorker reviving Jewish life on a holiday island
Dani Rotstein arrived in Majorca knowing nothing of its hidden Jewish past. Now he's helping reinvigorate its Jewish community. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z3YCmL
Can big investors save the world?
Will the big polluters clean up their acts if the people who actually own them say they must? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z81tHe
MTV VMAs: How Missy Elliott's broke the music video mould
The rapper is set to win the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV VMAs next month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TEXhh1
El Paso shooting: Man shocked as hundreds attend wife's funeral
Antonio Basco asked members of the community to attend after his wife was killed in El Paso, Texas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z3FzsE
Sudan conflict: Senior commander Hemeti vows to stick with deal
Senior commander Hemeti tells the BBC the military will abide by the deal to be signed on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OVvFVV
FOX NEWS: 5 healthy reasons to drink tea everyday
5 healthy reasons to drink tea everyday Pinkies up! via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2z3YIMe
Brexit: Tory MP Oliver Letwin rejects Corbyn as caretaker PM
But Oliver Letwin urges talks in the Commons to prevent the UK crashing out of the EU without a deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KSsXLI
FOX NEWS: Florida vacation home overrun by vomiting, pooping vultures
Florida vacation home overrun by vomiting, pooping vultures Not the tranquil vacation getaway this family had in mind. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2TGbl9Z
FOX NEWS: National Park Service says Washington Monument will reopen Sept. 19 after three years of renovations
National Park Service says Washington Monument will reopen Sept. 19 after three years of renovations The Washington Monument will reopen to the public next month after more than three years of renovations, the National Park Service announced Friday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2MkDDWP
Sajid Javid will 'simplify' the tax system in first Budget
The chancellor says he is a "low tax guy" and he wants to see "simpler" taxes when he delivers his Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z8oCNL
Grace 1: US issues warrant to seize Iranian oil supertanker
A judge in Gibraltar had ordered the release of the detained tanker a day before the warrant was issued. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31HPGRr
Andrew Harper death: Ten males aged 13 to 30 arrested
Newly-wed PC Andrew Harper was dragged along a road by a vehicle while investigating a burglary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OX6H8F
Elephant protection debate to dominate conservation meeting
Some countries are seeking extra protection while others want to re-open ivory markets at key trade meeting in Geneva. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2z3ScoX
Candida auris: The new superbug on the block
The fungus was only discovered 10 years ago, but is now a problem in hospitals across the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P0FthK
Tony Martin: Man who shot burglars knows he still divides opinion
The farmer was jailed for shooting dead teenage burglar Fred Barras as he fled his house in 1999. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NceYTK
Peter Fonda, star of Easy Rider, dies aged 79
The 1969 cult classic, which Fonda also co-wrote and produced, earned him an Oscar nomination. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YVNglw
Elrow: Creating the 'most colourful party in the world'
Since being started nine years ago, Elrow events have reached every continent in the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P1EUUJ
Trump and Greenland: Other times the US bought territory
Donald Trump isn't the first US leader to seek expansion using taxpayer dollars. But did those deals work out? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z6Rpy9
'Calling yourself a female conductor is unusual'
The Welsh National Opera has appointed a new female conductor in residence to raise the profile of women in orchestral music. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KDlEbP
Week in pictures: 10 - 16 August 2019
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2z7RJlq
Amnesia: Caerphilly mum can wake up without her memory
Shauna Loader has dissociative amnesia, meaning she has periods when she forgets who she is. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P1fTJr
Why I 'married' an anime character
Akihiko Kondo is one of a growing number of Japanese people turning their back on real-world romance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30bqEtN
Lucas Fowler and Chynna Deese: The forgotten faces in Canadian 'fugitives' story
The families of Lucas Fowler, Chynna Deese, and Leonard Dyck left with questions as manhunt ends. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z3MRwB
Why US lags behind on graphic cigarette warnings
Shocking images on packages would be the first change since 1984 - other countries have gone much further. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HaWvmJ
Hong Kong protests: 'We don't want to leave but may have no choice'
Months of political unrest in Hong Kong is prompting firms to question its appeal as a business hub. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PfVKQ3
Troubles trauma - the hidden legacy of violence
Thousands of people in Northern Ireland live with mental health after effects of decades of conflict. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2z2ZDNh
FOX NEWS: Dale Earnhardt Jr. to miss NBC broadcasting gig after family survives fiery crash landing
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to miss NBC broadcasting gig after family survives fiery crash landing Retired NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. is taking the weekend off from his NBC Sports broadcasting gig after he, his wife and young daughter were hospitalized following their plane's crash landing in Tennessee on Thursday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2N9dIAH
Jo Swinson: Clarke and Harman 'prepared to lead emergency government'
Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson says the senior Tory and Labour MPs are both prepared to be caretaker PMs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KN2u2h
US Open: Andy Murray will not play at Flushing Meadows
British former world number one Andy Murray says he will play no part in the US Open, which starts later this month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2z3TZKQ
French 'Spiderman' scales Hong Kong skyscraper with banner urging peace
The French daredevil unfurled a banner showing China and Hong Kong shaking hands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KyZjfE
News Daily: Armed forces fall again, and Korea talks row
Your morning briefing for Friday 16 August 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N5vOUs
Eurofins Scientific: Cyber-attack leads to backlog of 20,000 forensic samples
Police warn of delays to investigations and court cases after the attack led to a backlog of 20,000 samples. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31KMSDo
Strength of British military falls for ninth year
The government is accused of "running down" the military, as figures show a further drop in numbers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/307alhz
FOX NEWS: Mom accidentally eats ice cream cone her kid took to the bathroom: 'I am done with these kids'
Mom accidentally eats ice cream cone her kid took to the bathroom: 'I am done with these kids' It’s not easy being a mom, but it usually isn’t this messy. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/306qunr
Police officers shares journey from homeless teen to police officer
The Nuneaton officer was once beaten and slept rough but now hopes his story will help others. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z7BwLM
Nascar driver Dale Earnhardt survives plane crash in US
A private jet carrying Dale Earnhardt Jr crashed and caught fire at an airport in Tennessee. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z6M35Z
Murray Hall: The New York politician who broke 19th Century gender rules
It was only when New York businessman and politician Murray Hall died that his secret became public. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OYzU3m
Didcot: The power station that inspired poetry
Didcot Power Station's iconic towers will be demolished as Oxfordshire's skyline changes forever. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TKXqj7
Six things that affect your chance of a pay rise
Being a skilled negotiator may help, but other factors play a much bigger part. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33LXOCu
'How I lost £25,000 when my cryptocurrency was stolen'
Investing in digital currencies is fraught with danger, not just because the prices are so volatile. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N3907L
David Bowie's Beckenham bandstand gets Grade II listed status
David Bowie sang at a festival on the bandstand 50 years ago just after the release of Space Oddity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/304AtcZ
The plight of a US dairy farm
It's a family business which has been around since 1942 - but now the last remaining cows are being sold off. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31R93I7
Monkey problem: St Kitts great attraction becomes great headache
One of the Caribbean island's greatest tourist attractions is also one of its biggest headaches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KCVRkh
Truck driven into protesters at US immigrant detention centre
The demonstrators had been blocking the entrance to the immigrant detention centre in Rhode Island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YNkgfA
Lee Komaki: Former Tokyo red-light district worker hopes to enter politics
After a career in Tokyo's red-light district, Lee Komaki wants to enter politics. But he faces challenges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2z3nCvw
North Korea snubs peace talks with South Korea over war drills
North Korea says it has “no more words to talk” with South Korea, as it test-fires more missiles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YVQ8ik
Bournemouth cookery class for young asylum seekers
Workshops are teaching young asylum seekers how to cook and improve their English skills. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N250V7
Quiz of the week: Why are K-pop act BTS taking a break?
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zc1iuA
'No foul play' in Nora Quoirin death
Nora Quoirin starved after vanishing while on a family holiday in the jungle resort of Dusun. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31FeRUG
FOX NEWS: Woman seen on video getting Tesla Model 3 chip implanted in arm to start car
Woman seen on video getting Tesla Model 3 chip implanted in arm to start car One Tesla owner is hoping to never lock herself out of the car again. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2KICaWW
News Daily: Corbyn's bid to stop no deal and A-level results awaited
Your morning briefing for Thursday 15 August 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3034slj
FOX NEWS: Upstate New York Uber driver surprises fast-food worker with dress and gift card
Upstate New York Uber driver surprises fast-food worker with dress and gift card A generous Uber driver in upstate New York helped a fast-food employee who had been a passenger in her car, after learning she was waiting until Christmas to buy new clothes. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2z1di7w
Hong Kong crisis: Trump moots ‘personal meeting’ with China’s Xi
Donald Trump says he’s confident Chinese president Xi Jinping can humanely solve Hong Kong’s crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KKUhvj
Philadelphia shooting: Gunman in stand-off with police after injuring six
A gunman is believed to be holding two officers hostage during a stand-off in Philadelphia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OWTnkY
The three words that can save your life
Police want everyone to download a smartphone app they say has already saved several lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KSFdvY
British Firework Championships 'an amazing spectacle'
Six of the country's top firework companies compete in the championships in Plymouth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z2zzw1
'Don't break yourself over a letter on a piece of paper'
Here are some words of advice and encouragement for those awaiting their A level results. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yWAYdb
‘Why I don't want to own the land my business is built on’
Hurricane Irma hit Barbuda in 2017. It left a trail of destruction and kick-started old tensions - especially over land. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zb0TOt
From Queen to Springsteen: Why are there so many music films lately?
It's a new "golden era" for the genre but what's behind all these sudden on-screen sing-a-longs? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MkeJGw
Woodstock still sounds golden 50 years on
On the 50th anniversary of the seminal Woodstock music festival, we speak to people who were at the "Aquarian explosion". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KBsaQC
Being a referee: 'I get a front row seat on the pitch'
As a female official takes charge of a Uefa men's game for the first time, why do people want to become refs? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/303eNOk
Vanessa George: Families 'tormented' by nursery abuser's silence
Vanessa George, who has been judged eligible for parole, has never admitted which children she abused. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z3ky11
Dental surgeons urge England's schools to go sugar-free
They say tackling tooth decay - which affects a quarter of five-year-olds - is a priority. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N0Khki
A-levels: Anxious wait over for thousands of pupils
Thousands of pupils will learn their fate and find out about university and college places. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33zmgXt
A-level results: 'I didn't go to uni and I love what I do'
The BBC meets three people who opted not to go to university after their A-levels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MfjP73
Dr Becky: The Oxford University YouTube astrophysicist
"Dr Becky" receives thousands of views on her YouTube channel, which answers questions about the Universe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31DNhY4
Boy in the mask: The photo that defined the Troubles
Photographer Clive Limpkin reflects on his iconic image of a boy in a gas mask holding a petrol bomb. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KLrEyi
Hair removal can be a struggle for some trans women but this electrologist can help
Trans women often struggle with hair removal, so Siobhan set up her own clinic in Manchester providing electrolysis - the only form of permanent hair removal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z15Asx
Nora Quoirin: Family 'heartbroken' after body found in Malaysia
Nora Quoirin's body was found just over a mile from the resort where she was staying in Malaysia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TuT6nF
Astronaut Luca Parmitano plays DJ set from International Space Station
Luca Parmitano played from the International Space Station to a cruise ship in the Mediterranean Sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YMBd9N
Australia drug bust: Four UK men arrested over huge MDMA haul
The four men and two Australians are linked to a UK-based organised crime syndicate, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H0bZKn
MP Chris Williamson sues Labour for suspension over anti-Semitism
Chris Williamson calls the decision to re-impose his suspension "unconstitutional". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2z2zZYF
Shukri Abdi: Drowned girl's mother accuses police of racism
Shukri Abdi's family say Greater Manchester Police prematurely concluded her death was not suspicious. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YOvYGQ
The Gurkhas: We felt like second-class citizens
In 2009 all retired Gurkhas were finally allowed to settle in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H5Ge2n
Is the bystander effect a myth?
A study of CCTV footage from around the world suggests there are more Good Samaritans out there than we think. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zarl9y
Deforestation: What’s wrong with planting new forests?
Planting trees can sometimes actually do more harm than good to the environment. Here's why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z2gx9d
The Penny Post revolutionary who transformed how we send letters
Despite having no direct experience of the postal service, Rowland Hill invented the Penny Post. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KMPEBb
The children sent to a DRC 'holiday camp' never to come back
A Belgian court is investigating an orphanage for alleged abduction of children from DR Congo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tz5nI2
Hillsong: A church with rock concerts and 2m followers
As Christian churches face declining numbers, one is bucking the trend. Is Hillsong a triumph of marketing or faith? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KxSUkX
The 'poetry of concrete' and the tragedy of a broken bridge
Seven people tell the story of their connection to the Genoa bridge collapse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/300jjNp
Letter from Africa: The power of an apostrophe
Who does Ghana credit as its founding fathers? Our public holidays reflect our grapples with history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33vNzC6
What is the UK's inflation rate?
A guide to what inflation is and why it matters for household finances from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N5TkAN
ASAP Rocky: A complete timeline of rapper's assault case
The judgement in ASAP Rocky's assault case is coming today, a month after his arrest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N5XloR
The Troubles: Two women from different sides work together on peace
Kathleen's husband was killed by the IRA, which Anne joined at 18. Now they work together on peace. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MeYFpN
Social-media use 'disrupting teen sleep and exercise'
Checking sites multiple times a day means less time is spent on healthy activities, a UK study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OVGnMf
Rail fares set to rise again in January
The rail fare increase for 2020 is set to be announced by the Department of Transport on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Mjx32v
Philadelphia and VW ads banned for gender stereotyping
Ads for cheese and an electric car fall foul of new rules banning the showing of gender stereotypes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yVKBst
'My dad thought he was a criminal - he wasn't'
More than 200 MPs have called for a suspension and independent review of a controversial tax policy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P4a6Tw
Sydney stabbing: Armed man halted by 'brave' bystanders
He was arrested after stabbing a woman and being detained by members of the public from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YKIqHy
Ebola drugs show ‘90% survival rate’ in breakthrough trial
Scientists say the breakthrough trial suggests the disease may soon be “preventable and treatable”. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z3nGdo
Londonderry: Petrol bombs thrown at police
Police maintained a strong presence around the city's walls on Monday night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yVbJI6
News Daily: UK 'front of the line' for US trade - and are hands-free sets safe in cars?
Your morning briefing for Tuesday 13 August 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZYmHZh
FOX NEWS: Spas draw more men as wellness becomes male routine
Spas draw more men as wellness becomes male routine Spa visits are becoming a dude thing. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2H3uCwK
Hong Kong leader warns protesters not to push city into 'abyss'
Carrie Lam almost broke down as she warned that the city could be pushed "down a path of no return". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N0s5Ht
FOX NEWS: 'Arrogant' son pushes BMW given to him into river because he wanted a Jaguar
'Arrogant' son pushes BMW given to him into river because he wanted a Jaguar Too small for him and his friends. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/31wyrmb
FGM ‘no longer just an African problem’
Former first lady of Somaliland Edna Adan Ismail looks at female genital mutilation among women in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z1U4ZZ
Sri Lanka's Muslims 'demonised' after Easter bombings
Life for many of Sri Lanka's Muslims has become tougher since April's Easter Sunday bombings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33wPV3G
Jeffrey Epstein jail 'a gulag' in lower Manhattan
The jail where the financier died suffers from staff shortages and sanitation issues, the BBC is told. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MRIY7o
School uniform: Can it be bought more cheaply?
Parents recalled spending more than £200 per child on uniform when surveyed by the government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YX80Z3
How these bikers are helping women stay safe
In Bangladesh specialist scooter taxis are helping women to get around the capital safely. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tt8jpf
Asda and Boots urge chancellor to reform 'broken' rates system
The industry says a no-deal Brexit would "place a considerable strain" on the retail sector. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MWGyV6
Fastnet 40: Sailors remember storm that left 19 dead
In August 1979, hundreds of sailors were caught in a ferocious storm that left 19 people dead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KJAmwJ
Does dodgeball really encourage bullying?
Researchers in Canada say students should not be forced to play the sport in school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33tiTkX
Anti-natalists: The people who want you to stop having babies
Who are “anti-natalists” and why do they want the gradual extinction of humanity? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z1l2ov
'Iran tortured me into confessing to be an Israeli spy'
Mazyar Ebrahimi says he is lucky to be alive after being forced to make a false confession on TV. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31vDJy4
Article 370: Has India bitten off more than it can chew in Kashmir?
India's move to strip Kashmir of special status may re-invigorate the conflict in the region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/300Gvvc
Libra: Could Facebook’s new currency be stopped in its tracks?
How Facebook’s Libra could be stopped in its tracks from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H2BY3O
Zimbabwe after Mugabe: The country where pensions have disappeared
Chronic high inflation is hitting Zimbabweans hard but the government says there is no quick fix. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZVjny9
Camden stabbing: Man killed in north-west London
The man, whose age has not yet been released, was pronounced dead in Camden on Monday night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KIIVrS
Is Orkney 'in the fast lane' on electric vehicles?
As part of its climate change season BBC Scotland meets islanders making the switch from petrol pump to charging point. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33u84ix
Student side-hustles to help pay for university
Young entrepreneurs move beyond bar work to earn enough to enjoy university life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OSvevP
The friendship between two Blackpool pensioners and a pigeon
David and Elina Kerry saved a baby pigeon's life and now he returns every day to greet them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OMBfKb
News Daily: Drug crime moves away from cities as PM focuses on law and order
Your morning briefing for Monday 12 August 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H368UF
In fighting deep fakes, mice may be great listeners
A Las Vegas cyber-security conference hears the latest, unusual techniques to fight "deep fake" videos. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H39JC1
Drug crime mapped: Gangs operating away from home cities
Recorded drug crime is increasing in many small towns and villages even as it falls significantly in city centres, analysis by the BBC finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31quLSW
Greta Thunberg's 1975 feature 'rejected by big artists'
The 16-year-old activist features on the first track of The 1975's new album. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YIg5S0
Man stabbed to death in attack outside Widnes pub
The 49-year-old suffered serious injuries and died at the scene on Sunday, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MUOENT
Versace apologises after T-shirt draws China ire
The luxury label is the latest firm to face backlash for not adhering to China's territorial claims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yROuPh
K-pop group BTS to take 'extended' break from performing
The group became the first K-pop artists to reach number one on the US album charts this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MevG5u
Grouse shooting: Labour calls for review amid habitat concerns
Labour raises environmental concerns ahead of the four-month grouse shooting season from Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KEVMLJ
High Streets hit as shop vacancy rate worst since 2015
Empty shops rise in July, while visitor numbers continue to fall, the latest industry figures show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N5Ik6v
Gambling companies see huge rise in complaints
Complaints about UK betting companies have increased almost 5,000% in the past five years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yWetVq
Dementia and how to change your house to make life easier
Changes have been made to this home to help people stay independent for longer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZUpiDw
CBD oil, made from cannabis, is popular for calming anxiety
Natalie has bought a bottle of Cannabidiol (CBD) oil but wants advice before she uses it from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KIBnFg
Hassan al-Kontar: Who is the man trapped in an airport helping now?
Hassan al-Kontar wants to help sponsor 200 Manus Island and Nauru refugees to come to Canada. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31vI9Fl
Why the doctor of Lampedusa changed jobs
Instead of treating migrants - or conducting autopsies on their bodies - Dr Pietro Bartolo is now seeking a political solution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KtWYCP
Zumba: How a missing tape in Cali launched a global craze
Colombian dancer Beto Perez first came up with the idea behind Zumba when he was 16. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31ujEIA
The Kenyan dance parties where men are banned
Organisers of the night want to create a safe space for women, which means men are not invited. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KtWXyL
From Rylan to Alison Hammond: The reality stars who became TV presenters
How the likes of Rylan and Alison Hammond became small-screen favourites. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31wV6P3
Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard 'done with zombies'
After 15 years on the hit comics series, Charlie Adlard wants to show there's life after the undead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31vLGn5
The Hunt: Universal Pictures cancels film release
The storyline, which sees liberals hunt Trump supporters, has been criticised by the president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YBIg5c
Worthing seafront cordon over 'hazardous material'
A two-mile cordon is set up along Worthing's seafront people report vomiting and having sore eyes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YDpJFy
Norwich make-up masterclass for visually impaired woman
Blind and partially-sighted women are being taught how to put on make-up by feeling their faces. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZXwNty
Vladimir Putin riles Ukraine with Crimea bikers' festival trip
Ukraine has been angered after the Russian leader visited a bikers' festival on the annexed peninsula. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ORupDx
HRT shortage 'adds to the stress of menopause'
With UK supplies of hormone replacement therapy running low, women tell the BBC how it has affected them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YHMU1F
Flood warnings amid forecast for further rain
There are 14 flood alerts in place across Scotland, with a more serious flood warning for Arbroath. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/303IApS
Hajj pilgrims cycle from Nairobi to Mecca
Four Kenyan cyclists travel 3,500km from Kenya to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YYBbae
Nora Quoirin: Police set up new hotline to locate her
Nora Quoirin, 15, has been missing from her room at a Malaysian holiday resort since Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MTML41
Norway mosque shooting probed as terror act
A shooting at a mosque in Norway is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, police say from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZPCZni
FOX NEWS: Frontier flight attendant helps calm crying baby: 'Mom looked like she could've used a well-deserved break'
Frontier flight attendant helps calm crying baby: 'Mom looked like she could've used a well-deserved break' "I bet my mother could've used a couple of breaks when I was growing up," the flight attendant tells Fox News via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2To6z0x
Clacton Pier: Haider Shamas, 18, dies two days after sister
Haider Shamas, 18, dies in hospital days after his 14-year-old sister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ORknSH
A few of the stories you may have missed this week
Here's a few of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N0DYx4
FOX NEWS: Mom slammed after demanding over $80 from guests to attend son’s birthday party
Mom slammed after demanding over $80 from guests to attend son’s birthday party A mother has caused offence after she invited kids to her son’s birthday and then bombarded parents with outrageous demands. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2KGXk7M
Typhoon Lekima: Toll rises as typhoon moves up China coast
Twenty-eight are killed and more than five million affected as Typhoon Lekima hits China. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OZLdIC
Canada cable car cord severed in likely act of sabotage, police say
Police say a vandal seems to have deliberately cut the cable on a mountain gondola. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YGgh4n
Martin Broom murder: 'Cross-dresser' may hold clue to unsolved case
Martin Broom was killed in a hammer attack in his Essex home, but his killer has never been caught. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OOtiV5
'Hong Kong not suitable for children'
Parents and their children have taken to the streets of Hong Kong for a pro-democracy rally. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z0rDvk
Yemen conflict: Southern separatists seize control of Aden
Separatists take effective control of Aden, the seat of the internationally recognised government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YXUosv
Richard Gere and Matteo Salvini clash over migrant ship
The Italian deputy PM called on the film star to take the 160 migrants to Hollywood on a private jet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YBrEdX
UK power cut: Andrea Leadsom launches government investigation
A committee will look at whether National Grid's procedures are fit for purpose. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MVo6fm
PM creates 10,000 new prison places and boosts stop and search
Police stop and search powers will also be expanded, says Boris Johnson as he sets out plans to cut crime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tna4EL
Jeffrey Epstein: Questions raised over disgraced financer's death
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said the apparent suicide in prison was "way too convenient". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OMzKf3
Gordon Brown: Union is 'sleepwalking into oblivion' amid nationalism
Ex-PM Gordon Brown attacks nationalism and a no-deal Brexit - and says the UK must rediscover empathy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KJtLT0
Giant panda gives birth to 'rare' twin cubs
The new arrivals will be closely monitored by staff to ensure the mother cub looks after them well. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MSPAT4
Brighton Pier: Arrests as child found on beach in storm
The nine-year-old is in police protection after being found by beach safety volunteers in Brighton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZLXocI
FOX NEWS: Most-frequently stolen cars list finds crooks like muscle cars ... a lot
Most-frequently stolen cars list finds crooks like muscle cars ... a lot Well, they do make good getaway cars. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2KDfY0n
River Frome tributary turns bright blue
The Environment Agency said it did not know what had changed the colour of the tributary of the River Frome. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KClPTL
FOX NEWS: Restaurant provides solo diner with goldfish companion: 'So nice and thoughtful'
Restaurant provides solo diner with goldfish companion: 'So nice and thoughtful' Hopefully this man wasn’t eating fish at the time. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2OP88pQ
FOX NEWS: Mom, 50, claims she's constantly mistaken for her teen son's 'sexy sister'
Mom, 50, claims she's constantly mistaken for her teen son's 'sexy sister' "I haven’t aged a bit since I was 21." via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/33sME5d
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service staff shortage over weekend
The service appeals to its paramedics to come into work over the weekend as it cannot fill rotas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ONendL
Nora Quoirin: Missing girl's parents thank jungle search teams
A team of 250 people is looking for missing Nora Quoirin, 15, in the Malaysian jungle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GXwMOL
Typhoon Lekima: 13 dead and a million evacuated in China
Thirteen are killed and more are missing as powerful Typhoon Lekima hits the south-east coast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GZyaQP
A disjointed pre-season and a lack of signings – but Liverpool make ideal start
In a title race where even the slightest slip-up could prove crucial, Liverpool put a disjointed pre-season behind them to start their campaign in style. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YFx9Iz
UK power cut: Ofgem demands answers over blackout chaos
Ofgem says National Grid must provide an urgent report, as train disruption goes into a second day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MOqkgu