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Call to ban nicotine pouch sale to under-18s

They should fall under the same UK legal age restrictions as cigarettes and vapes, say campaigners. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bnExU0I

£400 energy support vouchers going unclaimed

Many customers with non-smart prepayment meters have not cashed in vouchers aimed at helping with bills. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QTua95K

The Papers: 'Migrant centre horror' and 'PM mulls COP U-turn'

Many of Monday's newspapers report details of an attack at a migrant centre in Dover. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/glcoHUm

Brixton shooting: Two men dead after reports of gunshots

Police say two men were pronounced dead at the scene following the incident on Sunday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wYaumti

Switzerland sets record with world's longest passenger train

The 1.9km (1.2 mile) long train, which is composed of 100 coaches, has completed a 25km journey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FvCbiLH

Manchester United 1-0 West Ham: Marcus Rashford's landmark goal seals victory

Marcus Rashford scores his 100th goal for Manchester United as the Red Devils beat West Ham to move above Chelsea into fifth in the Premier League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oblSm8g

Akshata Murty: Who is Rishi Sunak's wife?

Rishi Sunak's wife is a billionaire's daughter who has divided her life between three continents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5hqnFWj

Halloween: Pig-headed butcher leads scares at Aberdare house

One family spends six months turning their home into a must-see Halloween attraction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VIb7nsv

The Papers: 'Johnson will attend COP27' and 'Truss hacked'

Most of the Sunday papers look at Rishi Sunak's decision not to attend the COP27 climate summit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6cqJROM

'Something terrible is happening': Deadly Halloween crush in Seoul

Crowds of revellers pour into a narrow street in the Itaewon district, causing a deadly crush. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FtuC42L

Liz Truss phone hack claim prompts calls for investigation

The Mail on Sunday claims the ex-prime minister's phone was hacked while she was foreign secretary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hy7gnjZ

Angry drivers remove Just Stop Oil protesters from London roads

Scotland Yard say they arrested 33 people during the protests in central London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TjbOLRv

'Rental prices make me feel pushed out of my hometown’

With prices on the rise, could rents play a part in how people vote at the next election? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yE9vS1P

Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul recovering after hammer attack surgery

The intruder allegedly demanded to see top US Democrat Nancy Pelosi, and left her husband with a fractured skull. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b3YNMFm

UK foreign aid being spent in Britain passes £4bn mark, experts say

The government spends more of the aid budget at home than on direct help overseas, estimates indicate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iTpgELa

Ebbw Vale: CCTV shows rogue driver wrecking police car

Dino Price admitted dangerous driving, affray and driving without a licence or insurance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RTGQdF1

Attacked owl rescued by fishing crew 100 miles out to sea

The long-eared owl was rescued after being attacked by gulls off the north coast of Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pTwYZ9V

Obituary: Jerry Lee Lewis

The notorious wild man of rock’n’roll - who married his 13-year-old cousin and shot his bass player - has died at 87. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PjbCmQ3

US midterms: Abortion, guns and crime - it's all on in Texas

The contest between Beto O'rourke and Greg Abbott is a textbook showdown of the US left and right. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BpTOEFc

The Papers: 'Join crusade to save triple lock' and 'no way back?'

Prince Harry's memoir set to worry the royals and Rishi Sunak plans tax cuts, Friday's papers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vAhznJ6

Rishi Sunak: How the US shaped Britain's new leader

Rishi Sunak points to his time in California studying and working as a defining part of his life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4ZKgmH6

Italy stabbing: One dead and Arsenal player among several injured

Among those injured in the attack near Milan was Pablo Mari, a footballer on loan from Arsenal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Tiax5cK

'Live fire used again' as Iran protests swell

Fresh anti-government protests erupt, following a night of demonstrations in all major cities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v9mIxRw

Poppy appeal wall: Veterans stories shared on installation

The Royal British Legion launches its 2022 poppy appeal with an installation in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6HFBsKw

Elon Musk says he's buying Twitter for 'humanity'

The billionaire, who says he is not buying the firm to make money, faces court if he walks away. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RcbEg2S

Halloween: Pet owners warned against dressing up animals

The RSPCA says some dogs and cats may find the experience 'worrying and even scary'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FZMHxdk

Cost of living: 'I may have to put my child in care due to bills'

A mum says she fears being separated from her disabled daughter due to energy costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lMiHIu0

Twitter: Elon Musk visits HQ as deal deadline looms

Elon Musk changed his Twitter bio to "Chief Twit" ahead of the Friday deadline to complete its acquisition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RcbEg2S

Rishi Sunak demotes Truss allies as reshuffle continues

Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Chris Philp have both been given more junior roles under the new PM. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o1GyW6H

Facebook owner Meta sales continue to fall

The company has lost confidence of many investors, after shares have plunged roughly 60% this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DcN3OUw

Even nuns watch porn, Pope says, warning of risks

Pope Francis was answering a question about how best to navigate the digital world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zNGrSU0

Labour tells MP Nadia Whittome to delete Rishi Sunak tweet

Nottingham MP Nadia Whittome had said Sunak's appointment "isn't a win for Asian representation". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YFUDvmz

Woman sentenced for defacing Captain Sir Tom Moore memorial

Madeleine Budd receives a suspended jail sentence for tipping faeces over a memorial to the veteran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kxKcQa6

Three PMs in two months, is political chaos the UK's new normal?

Experts say why they think it appears increasingly difficult for prime ministers to remain in power. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5N6YiZO

COP27: Climate change threatening global health - report

Leading medical experts call for action ahead of a major climate conference next month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nu9gFjp

Aggressive breast cancer hits black women harder

New research shows a genetic link between African ancestry and triple negative breast cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dq1JLgU

Three PMs in two months, is political chaos the UK's new normal?

Experts say why they think it appears increasingly difficult for prime ministers to remain in power. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5N6YiZO

'People are working themselves into poverty' - food bank provider

Food banks are seeing more people in full-time employment and with mortgages using their services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CsbQF8f

Bristol cannabis factory worth £3.5m discovered by police

The cannabis plants were found by officers in an industrial unit in Avonmouth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/spbWMyx

Rishi Sunak aims to bring factions together in cabinet reshuffle

The PM's reshuffle of his top team signals his priorities: unity and stability. But can it work? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XHQWz3t

First LGBTQ+ celebration coins enter circulation

The postmasters from Preston say it was an honour to launch the coin marking 50 years of Pride UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Lor8fkt

Ex-UK pilots in China did not share classified information - flying school

A flying school linked to the recruitment of British pilots says the UK was "fully aware" of its work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3N7Bua2

Two men dead after triple shooting in Ilford

One of the men, in his 20s, died at the scene and another died a short time later, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1jPGYbX

Poet laureate Simon Armitage reads the BBC's centenary poem

Simon Armitage’s poem Transmission Report celebrates 100 years of the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UjQgCwr

Leslie Jordan: Will and Grace star dies aged 67

US media reported the actor was killed after being involved in a car crash on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MqUemWs

Rishi Sunak: Your questions answered

The BBC's Ione Wells answers your questions on the UK's next prime minister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XvhTIGb

St Louis: Three dead, six injured after school shooting

Police "quickly stopped" a gunman in his 20s who entered a Missouri public school on Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AJnpg5G

Is the Conservative Party ready to unite behind Rishi Sunak?

Will Tory MPs' enthusiasm for their new leader last when his government confronts tough problems? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FILaJoc

Rishi Sunak: 'Does he really drive a Kia?' - Inside Indian family WhatsApp groups

Asian family WhatsApp groups often buzz with blessings and useless facts. What about when Sunak was named as next PM? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LheySHo

River pollution: New phosphate rules hit thousands of planned new homes

Scrapping some new builds in England and Wales due to poor water quality could cost economy £16bn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8x2eg1y

Royal Mail: 100 days left to use stamps without a barcode

Royal Mail says everyday stamps that do not have a barcode will no be longer valid after 31 January. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nowq7sZ

Hurricane Roslyn batters Mexico's Pacific coast

The hurricane has since been downgraded to a tropical cyclone and is expected to dissipate overnight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XvGyl7n

Boris Johnson pulls out of leadership race: Statement in full

Boris Johnson's full statement as he rules himself out of the race to replace Liz Truss as the next PM. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FcPel0E

Boris Johnson pulls out of Conservative leadership race

The former PM says he had the support of the MPs needed but "it would not be the right thing to do". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sPfRCZg

Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker's regeneration reveals a new Doctor

Avoid reading unless you're happy for major spoilers, as the 13th Doctor leaves the show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J4ouFWs

Tributes paid to boy, 12, killed in Clacton garage wall collapse

Scott-Swaley Daniel Stevens, 12, was "well-loved" and "will be missed by so many", his family says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wh6vrT0

Gamer meets best mates for first time at his wedding

Ryan George met four friends while playing Fifa and invited them to the happiest day of his life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7zdET9A

Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support

About 80,000 people march in Germany's capital, in the biggest rally held so far by the Iranian diaspora. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UthGeEl

Cost of Living: People urged to heat homes safely as energy costs soar

Firefighters urge the public to ensure heat sources and electrical products are well maintained. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8Ss9dmr

Kilimanjaro: Firefighters tackle blaze on Tanzania mountain

The fire started on Friday night along one of the mountain's most popular climbing routes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HRaIYgG

Birmingham murder inquiry after man stabbed to death in street

Paramedics "battled to save" the 29-year-old but he was pronounced dead at the scene, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b56A4Tl

Rugby League World Cup: England 42-18 France - Shaun Wane's side close to knockouts

England all but secure their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a comfortable 42-18 victory over France in Bolton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uXQ4WeP

How to cut your energy bills

Energy bills have gone up, but there are some easy ways households can reduce costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KHdRbVS

Rishi Sunak leads PM race as Boris Johnson flies back to London

Allies of the ex-chancellor say he has 100 nominations, as Mr Johnson heads home from the Caribbean. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GuWehsS

Moody's: UK's economic outlook now 'negative', ratings agency says

Political instability and high inflation in the country means it is less likely to pay back debts, the ratings agency says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ycrWo2w

Whale's majestic move brings dramatic end to marine rescue off Canada

A marine crew battled for hours to free a humpback whale from fishing gear. Then they watched in awe as the giant did this. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZQvTDc4

Josephine Melville: Ex-EastEnders actress dies backstage after play

Josephine Melville fell ill after performing in a production at Nottingham Playhouse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eQzDSgJ

Trump subpoena: Former president ordered to testify to January 6 committee

If Mr Trump does not comply with the subpoena he could face criminal charges and imprisonment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dHSpR0G

Penny Mordaunt: A very quick guide to the rising star who might be PM

Penny Mordaunt may not have the name recognition of her rivals, but has been on the rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QqJmBli

Chess cheating row: Hans Niemann sues accusers Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com for libel

Hans Niemann is suing grandmaster Magnus Carlsen and others after they accused him of cheating. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rd6FS7s

Ukraine war: Iranian drone experts 'on the ground' in Crimea - US

Tehran has experts on the ground in Crimea helping with drone attacks on Ukraine, the White House says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RZ0nQ5F

Liz Truss: Tories must stop 'squabbling like schoolchildren,' voters say

Altrincham voters are bemused by the latest political moves, calling events a "complete shambles". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wj29QO4

'Dear oh dear': Six moments from six chaotic weeks

The UK prime minister's short time in office had some dramatic twists and turns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bA5nu2K

Liz Truss resignation: How the day unfolded

The BBC looks back on the day that the prime minister resigned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JTFSwhv

Liz Truss: People in Hull react to PM's resignation

Voters in Hull react to Prime Minister Liz Truss's resignation and speculate on what comes next. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GvxrXcL

Why has Liz Truss resigned as prime minister?

The BBC's Leila Nathoo explains the latest after Prime Minister Liz Truss' resignation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jv3y71P

The Papers: 'Truss on the brink' and 'chaos' of Braverman exit

Suella Braverman's resignation during a chaotic day at Westminster leads most of the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1YfHQqO

Friends could be key to finding fitness motivation

Spending time with active people could be key to kick-starting a workout regime, research suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JgqeWkb

WATCH: 'I've had enough of talentless people' - Charles Walker

The veteran politician spoke candidly with the BBC about his frustrations with the government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AGtTilw

LS Lowry's Going To The Match sells for £7.8m at auction

The sale of the artwork, described as an "iconic masterpiece", means it will remain on public display. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8GnBjMl

Labour MP alleges bullying during fracking vote

Chris Bryant calls for an investigation into the scenes in Parliament after a vote on fracking. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rqSyVpv

Barnsley paedophile to jet off on holiday before sentencing

Matthew Thompson is given leave to take a pre-booked holiday in Kos despite admitting 10 offences. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w8EX0qg

Mark Drakeford: A brief history of political rants

When Mark Drakeford exploded at the Tories, it was not the first time a politician had seen red. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xwXf3nZ

James Webb telescope spies 'Pillars of Creation'

One of the most famous scenes in the cosmos is viewed by the new, Nasa-led super space observatory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/So5eCtO

Brighton & Hove Albion 0-0 Nottingham Forest: Hosts held to goalless draw by strugglers

Brighton's winless run under new boss Roberto de Zerbi continues with a frustrating Premier League draw against strugglers Nottingham Forest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TVJvRHy

Police remove and arrest M25 Dartford Crossing protesters

Climate change activists on the QEII bridge at Dartford leads to two days of disruption on the M25. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L2osY7P

Respiratory illness may take up half of NHS beds this winter

Health bosses in England are worried about the threat of flu, Covid and other respiratory illnesses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/64quSND

Paris murder: Killing of Lola, 12, sparks immigration row in France

Grief and outrage over the killing of 12-year-old Lola turns to debate over the suspect's migrant status. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G8SvNiY

Cement firm Lafarge pleads guilty to supporting IS

Cement giant Holcim's Lafarge pleaded guilty in the US over its payments to Islamic State. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NdJC0sl

Comedian James Corden apologises after Balthazar restaurant ban

The manager of Balthazar in New York says "all is forgiven" after the TV host was "extremely nasty". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cOSNPLK

Turner Prize 2022: Boy bands, apocalyptic landscapes and pub signs go on show

The nominees for the annual art award deal with "the big issues of our time" in very different ways. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4sWyRnv

MPs back abortion clinic buffer zone law

Protesters found breaching 150-meter buffer zones around clinics would face up to six months in jail. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o4Xa3Bf

Kevin Spacey denies sex abuse claim during testimony at his trial

The actor is on trial in New York over an allegation he touched a 14-year-old boy at a party in 1986. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WL4wJfq

Train strikes: Workers vote on further six months of walkouts

The RMT union is asking members if they will support further train strikes to Spring 2023. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XNicYap

I'll lead Tories into next election, says embattled Liz Truss

The PM apologises for mistakes, after her chancellor tears up almost all of her tax-cutting agenda. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ocuUmE0

Warning of 'scary' spending cuts after tax U-turns

New chancellor Jeremy Hunt said "almost all" of the tax cuts announced by his predecessor will go. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L6RPI1V

Glastonbury 2023: Tickets for festival rise to £340

Prices for the world-famous festival have risen by £70, organisers have confirmed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hXSDxvt

Ballon d'Or: Karim Benzema wins award as best player in world football for first time

Real Madrid and France forward Karim Benzema wins the Ballon d'Or - awarded to the best footballer of the year - for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Sp7iAIH

Booker Prize 2022: Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka wins with supernatural satire

The prestigious book prize is won by Shehan Karunatilaka, for his novel The Seven Moons of Maali. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JfWunAO

Another whirlwind day for politics... in 60 seconds

As more radical policy ideas were blitzed by the new chancellor, PM Liz Truss kept a low profile. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nhm5IAy

Plan to remove bankers' bonus cap to go ahead

Jeremy Hunt dismantled much of the mini-budget, but will still be scrapping the cap on bankers' bonuses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gzwG5TH

Nicola Benedetti: 'We need creativity more than ever'

The acclaimed violinist is upbeat as she takes over as director of the Edinburgh International Festival from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l75PnIZ

Met Police report: Hundreds of officers getting away with misconduct

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says he's appalled by the findings, and many officers should be sacked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/igqrBY7

Covid: Time running out to protect vulnerable, campaigners warn

Campaigners urge the government to pay for a drug they say will help protect vulnerable people this winter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9jshkQB

Could solar-powered headphones be the next must-have?

Solar panels are now being fitted to headphones and items of clothing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dBsK8mA

Cost of living crisis: 'I am shivering while I'm on dialysis'

Two people explain the worries the row over benefit rises is having on their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WrwVsMz

Families reunite on the Mexico-US border

More than 200 people gathered at the Rio Grand River on the Mexico-US border to reunite with their family members. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VurRI8d

Turkey mine deaths: President Erdogan criticised over 'destiny' comments

The coal mine explosion in northern Turkey on Friday night left 41 dead and 28 others injured. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Oy4rubj

What are the US midterms? A simple guide

The US holds midterm elections on 8 November, but who's in the running and what could the results mean? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HkSWcA1

Climate change: Can an enormous seaweed farm help curb it?

A British businessman believes it could suck a billion tonnes of carbon out of the atmosphere annually. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A9IuFlh

Kaiser Chiefs silenced at Rugby League World Cup opening ceremony

The pre-tournament show is halted just minutes before the opening game between England and Samoa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NrRXU1K

Leeds fire: Emergency crews tackle city centre blaze

The council leader says the fire is in a former local authority building now in the hands of developers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OHaXTWU

Evin prison fire: Gun shots and sirens heard at notorious detention centre

Video appears to show the sky lit up orange as flames are seen behind a tower, and smoke billows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/10mfprW

LS Lowry rare Seaburn seascape sells for more than £1m

Tennants Auctioneers in Leyburn say Lowry spent time on the North East coast after his mother died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/snyTJfZ

Robbie Coltrane in pictures: 'Big guy, big heart, a massive talent'

Looking back at Scottish national treasure Robbie Coltrane whose career took him to the heights of Hollywood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HJwKcT2

Tory MPs turn on Liz Truss after turbulent day

Many MPs are unhappy with the prime minister after she fired her chancellor and announced a second U-turn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DRxJtKe

Gwent Police unveil tuk-tuks as latest crime fighting tool

The Gwent force is rolling out four of the three-wheelers to be used in Newport and Abergavenny. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WckhFob

Iran protests: Fury over Iran police sex assault video

Footage appearing to show police assaulting a woman in broad daylight sparks anger on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qjSIWXk

Beyond Meat executive exits after biting incident

Douglas Ramsey was suspended from his post last month after he was accused of biting a man's nose. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9WxX3ef

Kwasi Kwarteng - a swift and sudden downfall

After just 38 days the former chancellor is out of a job - Nick Eardley looks at what went so wrong. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yUveWJh

Should we offer to sweep leaves on our streets?

A council's request for help clearing the autumn leaves sparks strong opinions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5iItC7o

Robbie Coltrane obituary: Actor who could be funny or serious, but always compelling

The larger-than-life actor excelled in comic and tougher roles, but also battled drink problems. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HXTnvQp

January 6 committee issues subpoena for Trump to testify

The surprise move came as the committee aired never-before-seen footage from the storming of Congress. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BU0TLeS

Watch: Turkey MP smashes phone with hammer in parliament

Burak Erbay was protesting against a proposed government-backed bill aimed to combat 'disinformation'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bCQJzrY

Riba Stirling Prize: Cambridge University library wins top architecture award

Magdalene College Cambridge's "exquisitely detailed" new library wins the Riba Stirling Prize. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fe3EKLG

Gaia Pope's family call for alleged rapist review

The family of the 19-year-old say police failed to properly investigate her claim of being attacked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VkDfrpe

Jamaica bans music and TV glorifying crime

Jamaica's broadcasting commission is banning content that encourages "illegal activity". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wdj8b10

Channel 4 criticised for Jimmy Carr show involving Hitler painting

A TV show will see a studio audience decide whether the comedian should destroy a painting by Hitler. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c4shlPq

Bullying of Charley-Ann Patterson 'did not cross criminal threshold'

Charley-Ann Patterson took her own life in 2020 after being verbally abused online and in school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h1LFbIj

Ashley Williams faces conduct charge at son's match

However the ex-Wales captain claims he was assaulted at an under-12s game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nYdbUwG

General Sergei Surovikin: Who is Putin's hard-line new commander in Ukraine?

General Sergei Surovikin forged a brutal reputation in Syria, and is nicknamed General Armageddon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/elpqDwr

Alex Jones told to pay $965m damages to Sandy Hook victims' families

The conspiracy theorist is ordered to pay damages after branding the Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DAsY4k7

Oxford Street US-themed candy stores raided for fake goods

Dangerous vapes, counterfeit designer watches and unlabelled electricals were confiscated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sT83obq

Black people more likely to develop dementia, large study finds

A mix of factors are at play and greater awareness is needed, the researchers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5r34KX2

George Alagiah takes TV break after cancer spreads

The BBC newsreader says "it's back to some tough stuff" after a scan showed his cancer had spread. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0tLZ9vA

Indyref court case could have an explosive outcome

Judges heard two days of legal arguments about whether Holyrood has the power to set up a referendum. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1FmasW4

UK businessman charged with 'helping Russian oligarch evade sanctions'

Graham Bonham-Carter is accused of helping oligarch Oleg Deripaska to evade US-imposed sanctions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wOGcgAE

Ukraine war round-up: Russian military exhausted and US tech giant Meta blacklisted

Speaking to the BBC, a UK spy chief says Russia is "desperate" but still capable of causing damage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jY8WZFv

Murder, She Wrote star Angela Lansbury dies at 96

Angela Lansbury, star of the US TV crime series Murder, She Wrote, has died at the age of 96. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ezujx1a

Mark Zuckerberg reveals new Quest Pro VR headset

Facebook-owner Meta has revealed a new VR headset as part of its continued metaverse push. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7gGPWBX

Iran protests: Women around the world cut their hair

Women around the world are protesting against the Iranian government by cutting their hair. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9WIA3V8

Robot falls asleep while being quizzed by Lords

Humanoid robot artist Ai-Da needs a reset after being quizzed by a Lords committee about how she creates art. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fGYi369

Coronation on 6 May for King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort

The coronation in Westminster Abbey will be on a Saturday, Buckingham Palace reveals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/byQjkiT

Ben Bernanke, former US Federal Reserve chief, wins Nobel Prize

Ben Bernanke, who led the Fed through the financial crisis, is one of a trio to scoop the award. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pVjOK9h

Ukraine war: Russian hawks celebrate deadly response to Crimea setback

Missiles launched at Ukraine were the first day at work for a newly appointed, hard-line Russian general. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gvsZL2N

Nika Shakarami: Videos show Iran teenager protesting before death

Nika Shakarami's mother confirms she is the girl seen burning her headscarf on a Tehran street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R4Z97KF

Iran protests: UK sanctions morality police over violent crackdown

The entire police force and other key figures are banned from the UK and any assets will be frozen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ExLsBRw

Prince and Princess of Wales take over Radio 1 Newsbeat

The Prince and Princess of Wales turn radio reporters to host a special show about mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9ZvJYmL

Giant 900lb tuna biggest fish caught in Welsh waters

The huge 900lb beast was reeled in off the Pembrokeshire coast by an angler fittingly named Batey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aYPmcKb

Five things we learned from the SNP conference

What did the event in Aberdeen tell us about Nicola Sturgeon's plans for Scotland and independence? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Epu5nSX

Creeslough: Who were the 10 victims of petrol station explosion?

The 10 people who died in the disaster range in age from five to 59 and lived in or near Creeslough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qcP9Wyn

Greg Hands named trade minister after Conor Burns sacking

The MP had backed Liz Truss's rival for PM but his appointment comes amid calls for party to unite. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TCYwrWs

The Papers: 'Truss turns on the charm' and 'wrath of Putin'

Many of Monday's front pages lead on Liz Truss's plans to unite Tory MPs and a missile strike in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VxHpcgj

Arsenal make most powerful statement so far in Liverpool win

Arsenal, showing new guile and steel, make their most powerful statement so far in a win over Liverpool that proves their character. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/klM5xEX

Creeslough spirit shines amid darkness of tragedy

People come together in support of one another at vigils to remember those lost in Friday's blast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Mj48L9c

Bafta Cymru: In My Skin takes three awards

Dark comedy drama scoops three top awards at the 31st Bafta Cymru ceremony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bpm4YHl

Crimea bridge: Putin accuses Ukraine of 'terrorism'

Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of attacking the bridge to Crimea, saying it was an "act of terrorism". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sagmMZ9

Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool: Bukayo Saka double helps Gunners regain top spot

Winger Bukayo Saka scores twice as Arsenal beat Liverpool 3-2 at Emirates Stadium to regain top spot in the Premier League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9IDT08u

Bruno Guimaraes: The £38m 'bargain' lighting up Newcastle

Other players may have caught the eye since the Saudi-led takeover one year ago - but on Tyneside, they love to talk about Bruno. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mgRj6WS

Brighton & Hove Albion 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Harry Kane maintains scoring run in Spurs win

Harry Kane scores his eighth goal of the season as Tottenham win at Brighton to strengthen their place in the top three of the Premier League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qs18rg4

Your pictures on the theme of 'skylines'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QlkLFw8

The Papers: Truss call for unity and 'bitter blow' for Putin

Many of Sunday's front pages lead on reports of infighting in No 10 and the explosion on a key bridge in Crimea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ibDq2w

New photo of Queen's fell pony Emma released after funeral attendance

She was one of the Queen's favourite ponies and appeared at the monarch's funeral. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cKeu6Xb

Conor Burns sacked as minister after touching man's thigh, witness says

The trade minister, who has denied any wrongdoing, was sacked from the government on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CUTP3w9

Suffolk cafe owner scoops porridge prize for second time

Lisa Williams, from Suffolk, becomes World Porridge Champion at the famous Carrbridge competition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/clo6wQ5

Laura Kuenssberg: Glastonbury for weirdos, yes, but party conferences matter

The events allow millions to see on TV when flaws are exposed or progress revealed, writes Laura Kuenssberg. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9KO38Jk

Eurovision in Liverpool will come at a significant cost

Now we know Liverpool will host Eurovision in 2023, questions are likely to move to funding the event. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uMcXUBE

Ellerby: Gold coins found hidden under kitchen floor sell for £754,000

The coins, found during kitchen renovations in East Yorkshire, have attracted global interest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T7cnpVf

Why Russia but not China faces human rights action

The UN has examined allegations of repression and human rights violations in both countries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zRGsHcV

Ukraine war: World must act now to stop Russia nuclear threat - Zelensky

Ukraine's president tells the BBC "they are not ready to do it... But they begin to communicate." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UkmDXrZ

Creeslough: Multiple people injured in Donegal explosion

A hospital has moved to "major emergency standby" after the incident in a petrol station. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IvLXhAF

Stephen Lawrence case: Jamie Acourt to be freed in November

Jamie Acourt's sentence will be reactivated unless he starts paying back £90K he made in a drugs deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mtUuYIZ

Hunter Biden could be charged with tax crimes

Federal agents investigating the US president's son believe they have evidence of tax crimes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YX6NgWj

Elon Musk X: What life is like on a super-app in Asia

In Asia, super-apps are already a vital part of everyday life, with everything available at a click of a button. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X5P7thk

Omonia Nicosia 2-3 Manchester United: Marcus Rashford inspires Europa League win after scare in Cyprus

Marcus Rashford scores twice and assists another as Manchester United come from behind to beat Omonia Nicosia on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EJhaxgl

Ex-Met Police officer arrested over racist WhatsApp chat

Rob Lewis had been suspended after a BBC investigation revealed he had been posting racist content on WhatsApp. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k8KbHe3

Stem cell patch surgery to mend spina bifida in the womb

Three babies have been born after receiving the landmark treatment in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Oyejrbx

Worcester Warriors: Premiership club suspended for season and relegated

Financially stricken Worcester Warriors are suspended for the rest of the Premiership season and will be relegated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eCXpcBE

Dog death, driving and emails: The strange history of the 'October surprise'

Surprising news stories about candidates are not uncommon in US politics before November elections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1zZQfq9

Chelsea 3-0 AC Milan: Blues produce emphatic and deserved win over Serie A giants

Chelsea get their first win of this season's Champions League with an emphatic and fully deserved victory over AC Milan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b03ByvA

Man City 5-0 Copenhagen: Erling Haaland scores twice in thumping Champions League victory

Erling Haaland continues his incredible scoring form with two more goals as Manchester City sweep Copenhagen aside in Champions League Group G. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LFH7GTR

LIV Golf claims players can earn ranking points after Mena Tour agreement

LIV Golf signs a "strategic alliance" with the Middle East and Africa (Mena), Tour which it claims will allow its players to earn world ranking points. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KNxr52O

RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic: Scottish champions' hopes dented in Germany

Celtic's hopes of progressing in the Champions League were dented after RB Leipzig eventually triumphed in a frantic and entertaining contest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s8KJVAC

Conor Benn v Chris Eubank Jr: Eddie Hearn says 'There's a process we have to go through'

Conor Benn's promoter Eddie Hearn says that Benn is "not suspended" by the British Boxing Board of Control, but the board needs to be "comfortable" before the fight with Chris Eubank Jr can take place. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UJs8FoV

Somalia drought: The fight for survival as famine looms

Children are dying in growing numbers amid the worst drought to hit Somalia in 40 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4IfOAea

Men's Shed group unite to rebuild after arson attack

A men's community group are rebuilding their shed, after it was destroyed by arson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VS7jPXL

Ione Wells goes behind the scenes at the Tory conference ahead of Liz Truss's speech

BBC political correspondent Ione Wells speaks to members behind the scenes at the Conservative party conference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JaNfmti

Tory conference: Rebellion in the air over possible benefit squeeze

Some Tory MPs are clear they will not back a move to end the link between benefits and inflation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BI1GmH3

Kwasi Kwarteng's fiscal plan really will be published early

Despite confusion, the Treasury is going to release a long-awaited financial plan this month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i6ktVFY

Moors Murders: No bones found in search for Keith Bennett

A new search for Keith Bennett has found "no evidence to suggest the presence of remains", police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L1j7Jly

Ukraine war: Crimea beauty queen fined over song

Olga Valeyeva is fined nearly $700 by the Russian authorities and another woman is jailed for 10 days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lzTGO7h

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to set out debt plan earlier than planned

The chancellor will publish plans "shortly" after pressure to calm markets over his mini-budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bjxUWzo

Chancellor attempts to put tax U-turn behind him

The chancellor says he wants to focus on delivering growth, after admitting it's been a "tough day". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s6ruTc1

Danish Royal Family: Queen 'sorry' after stripping grandchildren's titles

But she did not reverse the decision to remove titles from four of her grandchildren. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8DatNPK

UK summons Iran diplomat over protest crackdown

Iran's top diplomat in the UK is called to the Foreign Office over Tehran's crackdown on protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ClajLEu

Leicester 4-0 Nottingham Forest: James Maddison scores twice as Foxes win first game of season

Leicester thrash Nottingham Forest to secure their first Premier League win of the season and move off the bottom of the table. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eHJ27Ih

Will Smith film Emancipation to release this year

The slave drama will be released in December, making it eligible for next year's Oscars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4BjzymY

Liverpool woman attacked by dogs and killed in Kirkdale house

A woman, aged in her 60s, has died after she was attacked by dogs in a Liverpool house, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jQ3yKxa

Iran protests: Supreme leader blames unrest on US and Israel

In his first comments on the protests, Ayatollah Khamenei accuses Iran's enemies of planning "rioting". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y5xqVOl

Newspaper headlines: Tories threaten rebellion as 45p vote 'delayed'

Growing concerns within the Conservative Party over the PM's tax plans dominate Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8x1quSU

Drax: UK power station owner cuts down primary forests in Canada

The owner of the UK's biggest power station, Drax, is cutting down key forests in Canada. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YWShfxv

Tory conference: We must stay the course, insists Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng

Kwasi Kwarteng will defend his tax cuts during his Conservative Party conference speech. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kIjpeCH

Tory conference: Liz Truss will lose 45p tax rate vote, says Shapps

Ex-cabinet minister accuses PM of not listening to public concern over tax cuts for the well-off. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zZ1aMG8

Erling Haaland is Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic & more superstars in one

Erling Haaland is Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and other elite strikers in one player, as the game reacts to another hat-trick for the Manchester City forward. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8KQGA7Z

Tory conference: Labour favourites to win power at next election, says John Curtice

Liz Truss is now as unpopular with voters as Boris Johnson when he was ousted, says veteran pollster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JlBNXCr

After chess, cheating rows rock poker and fishing

Viral videos in the US have shown a surprising card game win - and fish stuffed with weights. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k20f5sK

Brexit: Steve Baker sorry over behaviour towards Ireland during talks

The Conservative MP tells his party's conference that Irish relations "are not where they should be". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yhCGWq

Bruce Willis denies selling rights to his face

It was widely reported that the actor had sold his face to a deepfake company. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kSX51MT

Match of the Day analysis: Almiron's 'goal of the season contender'

Watch the goal by Newcastle's Miguel Almiron that Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer calls a "goal of the season contender" in the Magpies' 4-1 Premier League win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KQxmHXS

London Marathon 2022: Everything you need to know - who is taking part and what time does it start?

The London Marathon is almost upon us. Here is everything you need to know as 42,000 runners prepare to tackle the iconic course. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s1CuB7o

Singapore Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team fined £22,000 over nose stud

Lewis Hamilton dismisses ongoing controversy about his wearing a nose stud in his F1 car as "all a bit silly", as the issue blows up again at the Singapore Grand Prix. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4MWNlrQ

King Charles will not attend COP27, says Palace

The monarch and prime minister agreed the King would not attend after he sought government advice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/j4J6MS0

Olivia Pratt-Korbel: Man charged with schoolgirl's murder

A 34-year-old man is charged over the death of the nine-year-old who was shot in her Liverpool home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f4lCH8w

The Papers: Kwarteng's spending vow and Moors Murders search

The chancellor's pledge to bring in a debt-reduction plan and the police hunt for Keith Bennett's body feature. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Khcsgov

Hull City 0-2 Luton Town: Hatters consign managerless hosts to home defeat

Luton Town inflict a sixth Championship defeat of the season on Hull City, who sacked manager Shota Arveladze just hours before kick-off. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fEmiCqy

Man City v Man Utd: Erik ten Hag facing a derby dilemma - Danny Murphy analysis

MOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy says Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has a big decision to make in midfield for Sunday's Manchester derby. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e1dUiJf

Worcester Warriors: Administrators face exodus of players after further unpaid wages

Worcester Warriors' administrators expect players to give two weeks' notice after not being paid their September wages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2lfDvSh

Inuit Greenlanders demand answers over Danish birth control scandal

Denmark and Greenland agree to investigate traumatising birth control procedures on Inuit Greenlanders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Pk5fx80

Netflix's Jeffrey Dahmer drama attracts huge ratings and strong reactions

The latest true crime streaming show is criticised by some - but achieves huge viewing figures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uxcTYt3