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French officials told to abandon gaming Anglicisms

Use “jeu video de competition” instead of "e-sports", language watchdog the Académie Française says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c7LeINS

Searching for life on Mars from a Scottish island

Prof John Parnell trains scientists to spot signs of life on Mars from his kitchen in Millport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QsT76j1

Oesophageal cancer: Andy Goram diagnosis brings 'don't ignore symptoms' warning

Patients share their experience of the cancer which has left the Rangers icon with six months to live. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iu6Ep3V

Ukraine round-up: City divided and refugee spots her looted goods

Fighting rages in Severodonetsk and a Ukrainian sees her new boiler spirited away on a Russian tank. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kUB8PGv

What will the Scotland match mean to Ukrainians?

Just three months after the Russian invasion, it is likely to be emotional for fans and players. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UcuZfD

EU clinches compromise deal on banning Russian oil

Latest sanctions block more than two-thirds of Russian oil imports after Hungary opposed a total ban. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sVhR6vz

Handguns: Canada proposes complete freeze on ownership

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there is no reason anyone needs a gun other than for sports or hunting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/87HoUdM

Donna Ockenden to visit victims of Shrewsbury maternity scandal

Donna Ockenden will discuss her Shrewsbury maternity scandal review with bereaved families this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZcGEvO8

French Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas suffer shock exits at Roland Garros

Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas suffer surprise fourth-round exits on a day of shocks in the men's draw at the French Open. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VZ7ycqB

Windrush scandal: Government must publish report institutional racism, lawyer says

An internal Home Office report suggests institutional racism at the Home Office caused the Windrush scandal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HNDx8L1

Monkeypox cases rise as guidance advises infected to abstain from sex

Anyone who tests positive should abstain from sex while symptomatic and use condoms for eight weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xwrb1o6

Cost of living crisis: Relying on food handouts and moving country

People from Italy, Brazil, Ghana, Thailand and New Zealand discuss the impact of the cost of living crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uRkQHLs

Partygate: How much political danger is Boris Johnson in?

After the report into lockdown rule-breaking, political editor Chris Mason assesses the PM's future. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Llmbp7X

Port Harcourt: Nigeria church crush leaves 31 dead

Police say the crowd became "uncontrollable" at a charity event where food was handed out to the poor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uUzqQLw

Half-term travel: Dover passengers 'stuck for hours' at border control

P&O Ferries say delays are "out of their control" as borders are operated by French authorities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5pN4FQd

Camberley: Second murder arrest after teenager dies in party stabbing

Surrey Police want to speak to anyone who saw a young man running from the scene into nearby roads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D2f8Agz

Lorry strikes railway bridge and sheds paint over road

In 2020, the bridge was dubbed the "most bashed" in Britain after being struck 25 times in a year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mulnEah

Travel disruption: 'We were on the plane when our flight was cancelled'

Families describe heartbreak and anger as more than 30,000 people face travel disruption this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UkoNJ6v

Bunting at the ready - street party planners set for Platinum Jubilee

Organisers are putting the finishing touches to their plans ahead of the four-day bank holiday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a4puk3M

'Daughter's long Covid makes us prisoners in our own home'

Helen Goss calls for more help for children like Anna, 9, who is ill two years after catching Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hNweSmi

Norwich City 'in talks' with Millwaukee Brewers' owner

It is understood the owner of Millwaukee Brewers met officials at the club's home ground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/grw9KsV

Radio 1's Big Weekend lands in Coventry

Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran and Anne-Marie are among the artists performing at this year's festival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O4CihFm

Newspaper headlines: 'Holiday madness' and 'PM trying to save his skin'

Travel disruption across the UK and changes to the ministerial code lead the papers on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LD5vcEg

Japan opens up to foreign tourists after two years

Visitors from 98 countries will be allowed to enter, but some restrictions still remain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4TX1Vf5

EasyJet to cancel more than 200 half-term flights from Gatwick

The airline says cancellations are required to provide reliable services in the busy holiday period. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dmsBcJk

Uvalde shooting: In the face of tragedy, a Texas town turns to prayer

Many in Uvalde say they feel lost after the school massacre, but their faith is a source of strength. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7NcHVlY

Johnny Depp: Jury deliberations begin in Amber Heard defamation trial

The high profile celebrity defamation case comes to a close six weeks after it began. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zcnWCMh

Covid in Wales: Hospital mask rule ends as emergency law expires

Masks will no longer be legally required in health and social care as all rules end on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2InZMAY

Geetanjali Shree is first Indian winner of International Booker Prize

The prize's judges say Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand is a "luminous novel of India and partition". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6gq4dNE

Meghan Markle visits memorial for Texas school shooting victims

The Duchess of Sussex laid flowers at the memorial for the 19 children and two adults who died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QOR9sZ8

Amber Heard: It's easy to forget I'm a human being

Heard found herself in a tense exchange with Johnny Depp's attorney as the trial nears its end. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JjsVBRM

Yes drummer Alan White dies aged 72

The prog-rock star died peacefully at home after a short illness, his bandmates have announced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dVmkT1g

Jose Mourinho: 'A serial winner who has brought Roma to life'

Roma's Europa Conference League final win means Jose Mourinho has won five European finals out of five and is a 'serial winner who has brought the Italian club to life'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/roK1q0b

Ros Atkins on… The Sue Gray report

The senior civil servant's long-awaited report criticised the culture and leadership in Downing Street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BWuISRF

Europa Conference League final: Roma 1-0 Feyenoord - Nicolo Zaniolo hits winner for Italians

Roma win their first major European trophy after defeating Feyenoord in the inaugural Europa Conference League final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Vk5v3E0

Severodonetsk: Battle for key road as fighting reaches Ukraine city

Severodonetsk under constant shelling but a vital artery into the city is still open, Ukraine says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b5OSc0j

Sue Gray report: The unanswered questions about Downing Street parties

The report provided more information about gatherings but still left some questions unanswered. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q3hWm0f

Partygate: Sue Gray to hand lockdown parties report to No 10 on Wednesday

Once the final version is sent, it will be up to Downing Street to decide when the report is made public. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dBiyMm8

Footballers agree to spot-fix matches for undercover reporter

Secret filming shows discussions to manipulate moments in games so criminals can defraud bookies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/680hLZC

Where are government heads at over cost of living?

BBC political editor Chris Mason outlines the latest thoughts on how to help households facing price hikes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nvbPy3N

FBI foiled terror plot to kill George W Bush

An Iraqi citizen in Ohio allegedly attempted to have militants smuggled across the Mexican border. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xWJd79m

BBC News channel apologises after Man Utd error goes viral

BBC issues an apology after the words 'Manchester United are rubbish' appeared on the rolling news ticker. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/j6a1LYw

Russian diplomat quits over war in Ukraine

Boris Bondarev walks out of his job in Geneva, saying he has never been more ashamed of Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xHOrqRd

ScotRail and drivers' union return to pay talks

Hundreds of services were cut on Monday in a temporary timetable to cope with driver shortages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DJE91qW

Queen tours Chelsea Flower Show in golf buggy

This year's show includes Platinum Jubilee floral tributes to the monarch's 70 year reign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LZNHp73

Heard's team change course on Johnny Depp testimony

Supermodel Kate Moss is expected to take the stand in the final days of the high-profile trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QTEmroW

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Eight things we learnt from her first interview

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says she was forced to sign a false confession to secure her release. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ShE0uOI

FOX NEWS: California couple gets married at 'most beautiful' Taco Bell: 'It was the best of both worlds'

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California couple gets married at 'most beautiful' Taco Bell: 'It was the best of both worlds' Analicia Garcia, 24, and Kyle Howser, 25, from Sacramento, California, got married on Tuesday, Oct. 26 and had their reception at the famous Pacifica, California, Taco Bell. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/YaUyRrn

The sci-fi technology tackling malarial mosquitos

Gene drive development makes a genetically modified gene that spreads widely within populations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aqoGgZL

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says champions are 'legends'

Manchester City's manager says his side "are legends" after securing their fourth Premier League title in five seasons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9cTnHEf

French Open: Emma Raducanu, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic & Iga Swiatek ready to start in Paris

Emma Raducanu says she is "learning to be effective" on clay as she makes the final preparations for her senior debut at the French Open on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NTDSdsz

Verstappen profits from Leclerc misery but positives remain for Ferrari

Charles Leclerc's Spanish GP misery handed Max Verstappen the title lead, but with resurgent Mercedes in the mix this season is anything but predictable, writes Andrew Benson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xB4YO6G

Manchester City 3-2 Aston Villa: Grealish thrilled to win title in 'perfect way'

Manchester City's Jack Grealish says it ended up being "the perfect way" to win his first Premier League title, after City recovered from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa 3-2. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/19olz3B

'My first court case: Prosecuting my father's killers'

Shagufta Ahmed's first job was to get justice for her father, a lecturer murdered after he blew the whistle on a colleague. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bfh2jiv

Social media: Did the pandemic poison online politics?

As the UK spent countless hours online during lockdown, how much has it changed us? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xfat8LE

What is biodiversity and how are we protecting it?

The planet is experiencing its sixth mass extinction event, but it is hoped action can be agreed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZvRAjGD

Turkey: Huge rally for opposition's Canan Kaftancioglu

Canan Kaftancioglu has been convicted for insulting President Erdogan and the Turkish state. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f5S6O3s

Charles and Camilla to star in jubilee EastEnders episode

The royals will join the residents of Albert Square for a Platinum Jubilee street party. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H1bqKB6

Zelensky: Only diplomacy can end Ukraine war

Only a negotiated solution will work, says Ukraine's president, as fighting intensifies in Donbas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s8ugryc

Rwanda deal: Migrants in Calais say they'll still try to cross to UK

Many in the camp say they are still determined to reach the UK, citing family ties and jobs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MjV1nQH

The Papers: 'Cost of living crunch' and desire to arm Moldova

Pressures on the prime minister over the cost of living and talks on sending more weaponry to Moldova lead the papers from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K0Snsct

Mariupol: Russia declares complete victory at Azovstal plant

Ukraine says the last defenders at the besieged site have been given permission to leave. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ywt7hqd

Monkeypox: Doctors concerned over impact on sexual health

Staff at sexual health clinics warn the virus is already stretching the workforce in many places. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q0okA6N

Elon Musk denies sexual misconduct allegations

A report claims Musk's company SpaceX paid an employee $250,000 to settle the claim against him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fQGVSdk

Ukraine war: What might tip the balance?

The conflict has become a grinding and bloody affair, with both sides making gains and losses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wv8MJ3i

France's mustard shortage leaves sour taste

The price of the condiment is up 10% due to poor harvests and the impact of the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DrnqKch

The Papers: Partygate probe 'fury' and a £184m 'very lucky' dip

The papers give different verdicts on the Met Police's probe into law-breaking parties in Whitehall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T3dYGQw

More post-fine twists to come over Partygate?

The Metropolitan Police have finished investigating, but the political fallout isn't over yet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4jeioCS

Will Sue Gray's report into Downing Street parties be damning for Boris Johnson?

Our correspondents reveal what they know about the long-awaited report on Covid law-breaking at No 10. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MlReZ5v

Natasha Abrahart suicide: Parents call for universities to change

The family of Natasha Abrahart is taking civil action against the University of Bristol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gqlsQO

Partygate: How did the Metropolitan Police decide who to fine?

A total of 83 people have been fined over events in Westminster - but how were the decisions made? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7Regqyi

I learned to sing using YouTube - and now it's my job

A holiday rep who was unable to sing teaches himself then scoops two music awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6V8Y9Pn

Buffalo shooting: New York to investigate social media's 'bone-chilling' role

Prosecutors will ask whether social platforms were "used to stream, promote, or plan" the murders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kn8wcyj

Platinum Jubilee concert: Diana Ross and Queen to perform for the Queen

Diana Ross, Eurovision star Sam Ryder and Queen and Adam Lambert will perform at Buckingham Palace. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cKA2sLR

Ros Atkins on… the windfall tax debate

Why is the government facing growing pressure to announce a windfall tax on oil and gas companies? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b24xCWH

Charles and Camilla visit Ukrainian church on Canada tour

The royal couple lit candles on a visit to the Ottawa church and paid tribute to Canada's war dead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BstG2dh

John Peel's family selling rare items from his archive

They say the veteran DJ collected a "wealth of souvenirs" while launching the careers of many stars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fYJCpjn

Knaresborough litter-pick pair's car trip with live WWI bomb

The couple originally thought the device, found in the river in Knaresborough, was a gas cannister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Dm2fuOZ

FOX NEWS: Rave reviews for Samsung's Galaxy Note 7

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Rave reviews for Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 But will it tempt iPhone users to switch? Insight from Fox Business Network's Deirdre Bolton via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/9eYd7A0

Mason: The post-Brexit battle about borders rumbles on

The government "got Brexit done" by agreeing the Northern Ireland Protocol, but the row around it isn't over. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5f6Ed8n

FOX NEWS: The strange tale of the Roomba 'pooptastrophe'

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The strange tale of the Roomba 'pooptastrophe' Four4Four Tech: Roombas and puppies don't mix; is Apple planning a waterproof iPhone? U.K. battles online trolls, Google's mysterious Fuchsia operating system via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/Uyi9hJN

Amber Heard denies striking Johnny Depp and doctoring photos

Johnny Depp's lawyer has accused Ms Heard of being "the jealous one" in the ex-couple's marriage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3reEAYf

FOX NEWS: Report: US nuclear weapons in Turkey at risk of seizure

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Report: US nuclear weapons in Turkey at risk of seizure Failed coup and arrest of air base commander raises concerns about nukes via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/yLMvPTq

Jake Daniels: Why Blackpool forward's decision is a watershed moment for British football

Why Jake Daniels decision to publicly come out is a watershed moment for British football. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eLp7Gxm

FOX NEWS: When is Thanksgiving 2021 and why is it on Thursdays?

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When is Thanksgiving 2021 and why is it on Thursdays? Thursday is just a good day to give thanks. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/Fs7kIWb

FOX NEWS: Cirque du Soleil's hit show 'Love' gets a facelift

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Cirque du Soleil's hit show 'Love' gets a facelift Vegas show revamped for its 10th anniversary via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/X40nber

Probe after man wrongly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

Alex Preston says he wants answers after being told he had the illness for seven years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o2l6Bpt

FOX NEWS: 5 Thanksgiving desserts from pecan pie to slow cooker sticky caramel pumpkin cake

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5 Thanksgiving desserts from pecan pie to slow cooker sticky caramel pumpkin cake This Thanksgiving, breathe new excitement into your Thanksgiving dessert spread with one of these delectable recipes via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/A6fT7hP

Queen attends Jubilee Royal Windsor Horse Show

A host of stars including Tom Cruise, Katherine Jenkins and Omid Djalili were also in attendance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PeXfNba

Boy, three, dies after suspected dog attack - police

The three-year-old was taken to hospital after being injured at an address in Rochdale, say police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wkVy6hv

EasyJet offers £1,000 bonus as airlines battle to recruit staff

The airline will offer new and existing cabin crew the bonus, as carriers seek to retain and recruit workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0fhypW6

Kenton Cool reaches record-breaking 16th Everest summit

The mountaineer continues to break records despite shattering his heels in an accident in 1996. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b5acdhi

Eurovision 2022: Sam Ryder and Graham Norton on UK's contest triumph

Sam Ryder met Eurovision commentator Graham Norton backstage and the two shared a hug. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bWvPfYq

Eurovision 2022: Ukraine wins, while the UK's Sam Ryder comes second

Ukraine's Kalush orchestra triumphs, while Sam Ryder gives the UK its best result since 1998. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sLYkbgI

Buffalo shooting: Ten dead in attack at New York state supermarket

The FBI is investigating the attack - which left three others injured - as a racially-motivated hate crime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5oGpIBU

Brexit trade deal change must result in NI government - PM

Boris Johnson is to visit Northern Ireland amid a political crisis sparked by tensions over the protocol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WHNQkoY

FOX NEWS: 5 Thanksgiving desserts from pecan pie to slow cooker sticky caramel pumpkin cake

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5 Thanksgiving desserts from pecan pie to slow cooker sticky caramel pumpkin cake This Thanksgiving, breathe new excitement into your Thanksgiving dessert spread with one of these delectable recipes via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/J0ShkUe

FOX NEWS: Rave reviews for Samsung's Galaxy Note 7

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Rave reviews for Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 But will it tempt iPhone users to switch? Insight from Fox Business Network's Deirdre Bolton via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/AhPjiz6

FOX NEWS: The strange tale of the Roomba 'pooptastrophe'

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The strange tale of the Roomba 'pooptastrophe' Four4Four Tech: Roombas and puppies don't mix; is Apple planning a waterproof iPhone? U.K. battles online trolls, Google's mysterious Fuchsia operating system via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/1QxGALy

Bellator London: Logan Storley dominates Michael 'Venom' Page to claim interim welterweight title in London

American Logan Storley grinded out a dominating win over Brit Michael 'Venom' Page in London to claim the Bellator interim welterweight title. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U6nEb0y

Defending champion Phil Mickelson withdraws from PGA Championship

Defending champion Phil Mickelson withdraws from next week's PGA Championship, say tournament organisers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4q8delg

Mao Zedong scroll thieves jailed in Hong Kong

The thieves were unaware of its value and sold it to an amateur collector for less than $25 (£20). from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/98Tsg6P

Archie Battersbee: Judge backs brain-stem test to determine if boy is dead

Specialists think it is likely he is dead and treatment should stop but his parents dispute this. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PmzwA45

Former HBSC worker took £900,000 from customers' accounts

Hamzah Issak altered account details at a Leicester branch of HSBC between 2016 and 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ba8iKZG

The Papers: UK to 'rip up' border deal and 'Dame Debs' honoured

The papers cover tensions over the Northern Ireland Protocol and a cancer campaigner's damehood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RJH1Yhx

Anger at Boris Johnson cools but Partygate is far from over

The Met Police could yet shape Boris Johnson's future as more fines for Covid breaches are issued. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GBckLVl

Coastal fire: California mansions burn as wildfires spread

Across North America, wildfire crews are gearing up for a particularly difficult season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SBNmWGb

Top Gun: Maverick - Critics praise 'thrilling' sequel

Tom Cruise returns as US Navy pilot Maverick in the highly-anticipated follow-up to 1986's Top Gun. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wyKIQkv

Ranil Wickremesinghe: Sri Lanka's new prime minister faces uphill battle

He may enjoy good ties with India and the West but Ranil Wickremesinghe has little support at home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lIPFULn

Passers-by rush to stop moving car with ill driver

The car is seen drifting towards traffic before strangers intervened on a busy road in Florida. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hcAlmKq

Labour MP Stella Creasy reveals rape threat while at Cambridge University

Stella Creasy says she remains "terrified" of seeing the men who allegedly harassed her in the 1990s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fjKCBOm

Watch: Sportscene highlights as Celtic clinch title

Watch highlights of the midweek Scottish Premiership matches on BBC One Scotland's Sportscene. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ICQR7xg

Tory MP Lee Anderson branded out of touch for food bank remarks

Lee Anderson said, rather than needing the centres, people needed to learn to cook and budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WN5eYnj

Google unveils new Pixel Watch

The firm's first own-brand watch combines Google's operating system and Fitbit health tracking tech. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OphwnHx

The Papers: 'Wish you were ER II' and a 'Waggro' libel trial

The front pages focus on Prince Charles giving the Queen's Speech and footballers' wives in court. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9VGJSn3

Will government do more sooner on cost of living?

Ministers wrestle with financial consequences of the pandemic, but face calls for more help now. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wgSOMCi

Government drops controversial planning reforms after Tory anger

Fresh proposals to change planning laws will be published in the new Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5ZD4tIB

Aston Villa 1-2 Liverpool: Sadio Mane winner keeps Reds title hopes alive

Sadio Mane scores the winner as Liverpool come from behind to beat Aston Villa and keep their Premier League title hopes alive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eFmHKdS

Rare bear cubs take first 'exciting' steps outside at Somerset zoo

Visitors to Noah's Ark will be able to see the cubs exploring their extended enclosure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1ryUTRV

Elon Musk would reverse Donald Trump's Twitter ban

He says Twitter's decision to ban the former US president was "morally wrong and flat-out stupid". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1ajpZ0P

Apple discontinues the iPod touch after 21 years

The tech giant says the device will remain on sale "while stocks last". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9rHp2U8

Ros Atkins on… Keir Starmer’s Durham curry

How a meal while Covid restrictions were in place became a political headache for Sir Keir Starmer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fbFCMzy

FOX NEWS: Child's face shows horror of ceaseless war in Syria

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Child's face shows horror of ceaseless war in Syria Haunting images of young boy rescued after air strike hit family's home in Aleppo, Syrian civil war all he's known via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/wh9oCMQ

FOX NEWS: Heartbreaking video of young Syrian airstrike survivor

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Heartbreaking video of young Syrian airstrike survivor 5-year-old sits alone in ambulance after being pulled from rubble in Aleppo via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/D6vZz9R

FOX NEWS: Gorka: The war is real and the war is here

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Gorka: The war is real and the war is here 'Defeating Jihad' author Dr. Sebastian Gorka joins Donald Trump for a 'Hannity' town hall on terror via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/v4CVEMu

FOX NEWS: Report: US nuclear weapons in Turkey at risk of seizure

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Report: US nuclear weapons in Turkey at risk of seizure Failed coup and arrest of air base commander raises concerns about nukes via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/KR6xWej

FOX NEWS: Horrific collision: Car completely crushed by cement truck

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Horrific collision: Car completely crushed by cement truck Couple in China miraculously survive accident caught on surveillance camera via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/NoZQWLU

Keir Starmer: Why is he gambling with his political career?

The Labour leader's political fate is now in the hands of the Durham police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MuxvSAi

UK announces new sanctions for Russia and Belarus

The penalties will target £1.7bn of trade to further weaken Vladimir Putin's Ukraine invasion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VzcmKIG

Boy, 13, dies after collapsing at Nottinghamshire football match

Samuel Akwasi died after "a medical emergency" during an Under 13s match, Nottinghamshire FA says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eu6a4yF

Flypast of WW2 plane over Queen Mary 2 liner marks VE Day

The Hawker Hurricane, which flew in the Battle of Britain, delighted onlookers in Southampton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qscTbU5

FOX NEWS: 5 reasons you're paying too much to gas up your car

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5 reasons you're paying too much to gas up your car Shopper's Market: Gasbuddy.com consumer analyst explains via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/uxqOGad

Bafta TV Awards 2022: Big Zuu, Jodie Comer and Sean Bean cook up success

The TV chef is among the big winners, with Jodie Comer and Sean Bean scooping the top acting prizes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WpEvJtj

Bafta TV Awards 2022: The winners in full

Find out if your favourite TV programmes and actors have won a Bafta at Sunday's ceremony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9Fviugh

The young entrepreneurs bouncing back from Covid lockdowns

How have young business people found the comeback from coronavirus lockdowns? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h7H1Tgc

Acid attack survivors in Mexico: 'Justice is not enough'

Carmen Sanchez launched her foundation in Mexico to help survivors of attacks rebuild their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/24HhRke

Brazil's Lula launches presidential campaign

The former Brazilian president says he wants to unite the country and defend its democracy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JI0HCGp

Shop owners to be forced to rent out empty premises, government says

Ministers call boarded-up premises a "blight" and say councils need stronger powers over landlords. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LgZyIOm

Ukraine war: Civilians now out of Azovstal plant in Mariupol

All elderly people, women and children have left the Azovstal plant in Mariupol, say Ukraine and Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JS6g8We

NI election results 2022: What does Sinn Féin's vote success mean?

Sinn Féin's election success means a nationalist party is the largest at Stormont for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/unBbSzR

Italy orders seizure of yacht linked to Putin

The Scheherazade has been undergoing repairs and is being seized under EU sanctions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xXrwhH7

Welsh election results 2022: Tories lose their only council

With almost all Welsh results in, Tories speak of "pain" and both Labour and Plaid Cymru make gains. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o8Yx6sk

Hepatitis in children mystery still being investigated as cases rise

Cases are being detected worldwide but UK scientists are no clearer on what's behind the rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OeDlGqg

Depp v Heard: What you may have missed from Heard's testimony

Amber Heard testified about Depp's drunken rages and allegations of emotional and physical abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SGfCErP

Saratoga Hotel: Eight dead after huge explosion in Havana

Local officials blamed a gas leak for the explosion at the five-star Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vBnuNK9

Who is Alina Kabaeva, Putin's alleged girlfriend?

The EU is proposing to sanction Alina Kabaeva, an ex-gymnast turned media boss close to President Vladimir Putin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ubtT1qg

How Sharon Van Etten came undone on her new album

How lockdown anxiety inspired the folk-rock star's most devastating album to date. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KyTaGRf

Rose Ayling-Ellis to sign CBeebies Bedtime Story

It will be the first story narrated in British Sign Language in the programme's history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/83T7wU9

The papers: Families face record squeeze after Bank's warning

Rising interest rates, inflation and a recession warning are on almost all the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/12RgdEm

Karine Jean-Pierre: White House names first black press secretary

Karine Jean-Pierre will replace Jen Psaki in the top role at the end of next week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RocTOd8

Elad attack: Three dead in central Israeli city

Police say the incident is a suspected terror attack, which follows a surge in violence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q2Fcmnx

The papers: Footie anthem 'faces axe' and Falkland inquiry call

There is a football theme in the papers as the Sun reports Three Lions could be dropped by the FA. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uZtVI95

Depp 'slapped me across the face' over Wino tattoo

Amber Heard says in court the first time she was 'abused' by Depp was when she asked about his Wino tattoo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6EilHOS

Flooding submerges Valencia after record-breaking rainfall

Valencia's roads and public transport were closed and a team of ambulance workers had to be rescued. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bMGIiql

Lakeside shopping centre stabbing: Man charged with murder

A man is charged with murder and a woman with assisting an offender. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YpJweFq

US makes biggest interest rate rise in 22 years

The Federal Reserve is under pressure as the US grapples with its worst inflation in four decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YJ5HZDV

Allison Bailey: Barrister labelled transphobic, tribunal hears

Allison Bailey is suing an LGBT charity and her former employer for discrimination over her views. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ILTMgSG

FOX NEWS: The Halloween candy that debuted the decade you were born

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The Halloween candy that debuted the decade you were born Here’s a list of Halloween candy that was released in the decade you were born. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/YeDMVZL

The papers: BP stokes windfall tax call and PM's bus 'rubbish'

Calls for a windfall tax after BP announced rising profits are among the stories leading the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QCDRUkg

Brewdog boss James Watt plans to give staff 20% of his stake

James Watt owns a quarter of the fast-growing Aberdeenshire-based beer maker. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KuokiRh

Britain's Got Talent star Jonathan Goodwin paralysed

Amanda Abbington says fiance Jonathan Goodwin is now in a wheelchair after a stunt went wrong. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VR2urDy

Ukraine war: Putin tells Macron West should stop sending arms

The Russian and French leaders speak by phone for the first time in more than a month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SXtT7DV

Sex Pistols to re-release God Save the Queen ahead of Jubilee

The punk band will re-release two limited edition versions of the controversial single. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rXiMNDo

How phantom forests are used for greenwashing

Governments that make forest restoration promises they don't keep are accused of greenwashing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0QbRgMF

I've had two children after being diagnosed with MND

Lucy Lintott was told she had the disease at the age of 19 - and warned she would never be able to have a family. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bHJ568X

Jacky Hunt-Broersma: The cancer survivor who ran 104 marathons in 104 days

Jacky Hunt-Broersma, who lost her leg to cancer, set an unofficial record for consecutive marathons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fyvgs8N

The papers: PM's Ukraine speech and guards' conned by 'priest'

Reports a fake priest was able to infiltrate an Army barracks are among a mix of stories in the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g0ki2RA

FOX NEWS: Top baby names list for 2021 reveals familiar trends

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Top baby names list for 2021 reveals familiar trends For the second year in a row, these two names are the most popular for girls and boys – leading BabyCenter's Top 100 Baby Names list. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/kDQijdP

World Snooker Championship 2022: Ronnie O'Sullivan claims record-equalling seventh world title

Ronnie O'Sullivan claims his seventh World Championship title with an 18-13 win over Judd Trump to equal Stephen Hendry's record in the modern era. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o5i4mK9

Peterborough: Cost of living dominates in Labour local election target

Partygate is not the main things on voters' minds in Peterborough, ahead of Thursday's local election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yQnSM4l

'I knew Dad was dead; nobody believed me'

Police told a newspaper that Corrina Bowman's father was "alive and well". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FyOcB8V

The opera singer who survived the sinking of the General Belgrano

In May 1982, the Argentine cruiser the General Belgrano was sunk by British torpedoes during the war over the Falkland or Malvinas Islands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2o3BqrV

Dutch boy, 4, takes mother's car for a joyride

Despite crashing into two parked cars, no one was injured in the youngster's early morning escapade. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gAbGNOH

In Pictures: Beltane fire festival returns to Edinburgh

Hundreds gathered at the National Monument of Scotland for the celebration from Celtic folklore. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zw56jpK

Typewriter artist James Cook 'blown away' by Tom Hanks response

Artist James Cook uses the characters of a typewriter to create pictures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7xvSKts