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Niger coup: ‘Why I want Russia in and France out’

Supporters of the military who seized power in Niger last week have been showing their support for Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9gZ2bBL via

Why Pakistanis are taking the dangerous Libya route to Europe

Thousands of Pakistanis have risked reaching Europe through Libya this year, many have disappeared. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jnt1vyG via

Newspaper headlines: Victory over Australia and 'Oil be back'

A triumphant Stuart Broad features on Tuesday's front pages, reflecting on England's final Test win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l0TXqWi via

Gallium and germanium: What China’s new move in microchip war means for world

The world's second largest economy is putting controls on gallium and germanium exports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4yCg7zY via

Paul Reubens: Pee-wee Herman actor dies age 70

Paul Reubens, who portrayed the children's TV and film character, had privately been fighting cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TBbjovs via

Sudan conflict: Women tell BBC horror stories of rape

Women give the BBC harrowing accounts of rape by fighters, as conflict rages in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gzH451I via

The return of cargo-carrying sail ships

As concerns about climate change continue wind-powered shipping is making a comeback. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rRZqciG via

Carer shortage: Woman stuck in hospital for 11 months

The 96-year-old was one of thousands on waiting lists for carers and says she felt "imprisoned". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wMgoY9i via

Rishi Sunak to set out energy security plans in Scotland

Rishi Sunak is meeting senior figures from the oil and gas, renewable and nuclear industries this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1YFrPUL via

Midwife sacked for claiming terrorists could poison baby milk

Anna Semenenko was struck off after a panel found her to be "unsafe and ineffective". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EVPIy04 via

Tommy Fury v KSI: Boxer to face off against YouTuber in Manchester in October

Boxer Tommy Fury will face YouTuber KSI in a bout at Manchester's AO Arena on 14 October. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qQv3lcz via

Women's World Cup 2023: 'Nouhaila Benzina is a role model to us'

Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina becomes the first player to wear a hijab at a Women's World Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QaIdchW via

Ada Nield Chew: The factory girl who fought for women’s rights

Campaigners hope to remember forgotten tailor Ada Nield Chew by building a statue of her in Crewe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lrHaWbE via

Newspaper headlines: PM's pro-car pledge and 'EU holiday chaos'

Many of Sunday's papers focus on prime minister Rishi Sunak's green policies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EtKjDU6 via

Stuart Broad: Chris Broad, Alastair Cook & Michael Vaughan on England's retiring bowler

Nottingham Forest fan, wannabe rapper and terrible golf chipper, this is Stuart Broad by those who know him best. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gXFiVRh via

Judge dismisses Donald Trump's 'Big Lie' lawsuit against CNN

Mr Trump alleged that the US cable network's use of the phrase likened him to Adolf Hitler. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jSN2O9D via

Rishi Sunak urges Sadiq Khan to 'think twice' on Ulez expansion

The Prime Minister told the BBC the expansion would put "a burden on hard-working families". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uYsN3fI via

Why July is the 'world's hottest month'... in 61 seconds

With July "virtually certain" to be the warmest month on record, BBC Weather has this analysis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9dbPKvQ via

Newspaper headlines: Ulez policy warning and police pledge on crime

Many of the papers focus on the battles within the Tory and Labour parties over their green policies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2buf7j4 via

Ukrainian fencer ban lifted after handshake row

Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan is handed a spot in the Olympics and has her World Championships ban lifted following her refusal to shake hands with Russian Anna Smirnova. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8LUylfG via

Vietnam jails 50 in mass bribery trial over Covid-19 flights

Judges said the accused extorted money from people taking repatriation flights during the Covid pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZEb8YmH via

Met Police overhaul plan disappointing, think tank says

The Runnymede Trust says the force must address "the issue of institutional racism head on". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sfjDVLr via

The Papers: 'Global boiling' and 'Harry hacking claim thrown out'

Many of Friday's front pages lead on the UN's warning that the world is in its "global boiling" era. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5AdthJa via

Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile

One of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5MkUlTr via

Trump lawyers meet federal prosecutors in election probe

Speculation mounts that Mr Trump will soon be charged over efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X4Y2VEF via

The Ashes 2023: Australia edge England on first day of fifth Test

England face a battle to level the Ashes after Australia enjoy the better of the first day of the fifth Test at The Oval. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E5Guy9J via

Aliens and UFOs bring a divided US Congress together

Witnesses testify to lawmakers about unidentified phenomena amid calls for openness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/58IXhAl via

Joe Lewis: UK tycoon bailed in US fraud case but can't use superyacht

A $300m bond for Tottenham Hotspur tycoon Joe Lewis is secured by his luxury boat and private jets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Bx9kLqH via

Georgia Harrison's £200k damages over Stephen Bear sex tape

Georgia Harrison says she will donate some of the money to charities over the incident in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sz9tkhx via

UN warns of risk of having smartphones in school

But less than one-in-four countries have laws or policies prohibiting them, the United Nations found. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NVkH6gW via

Nigel Farage says more NatWest bosses must go in Coutts row

The ex-UKIP leader says the whole board should go as the row over his account closure escalates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wmKIFUR via

Sinéad O'Connor obituary: A talent beyond compare

The shaven-headed Irish singer whose turbulent life often threatened to overwhelm her music. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ngQp30o via

Welsh farmers' despair at horrific dog attacks on sheep

Tougher penalties are needed to stop "nightmare" dog attacks on livestock, farmers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CIQm7GR via

Robin Grainger: Only selling one ticket to my show launched my career

The comedian who brought a whole new meaning to the term "one-man show" is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RSn8wpM via

Swansea dad jailed for taking son's points before fatal crash

Dewi George accepted speeding points on behalf of his son, who was later involved in a fatal crash. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tFKkMo9 via

Greece fires: Two pilots die after firefighting plane crashes

The Greek air force pilots had been responding to a wildfire near Platanistos on the island of Evia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ibgzkY via

The Papers: 'Rhodes holiday terror' and George Alagiah tributes

Tuesday's papers lead on BBC presenter George Alagiah's death and Britons trapped in Greek wildfires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rib2tdm via

Police Scotland postpones clean-shaven policy for officers

The plans would have required many frontline officers and staff to remove beards and moustaches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JL6qy39 via

Greta Thunberg carried away by police hours after fine

The climate activist was removed from a protest shortly after being fined over a previous incident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/otOAgHM via

Singer Raymond Froggatt dies aged 81

The Shropshire-based singer-songwriter wrote material performed by Gladys Knight and Cliff Richard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yVz1iTP via

Rhodes wildfires are 'like a biblical catastrophe'

As tourists evacuate, the wildfires have come at great personal cost to the Greek island's residents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s8M7bEw via

Why is technology not making us more productive?

We are in the midst of a technological revolution, but productivity has not improved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AfpXF8s via

Manipur: The women facing the fire of the conflict

A viral video of an attack on two women in Manipur is encouraging other survivors to speak out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tZOEDf6 via

Locals step in to help tourists after Rhodes fires

Families on the island have offered up their spare bedrooms and sofas to stranded holidaymakers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TSWUJ8L via

Why are there more dog attacks in summer?

As school holidays begin, experts warn people to be vigilant - with children under 14 most at risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uZglBmo via

Young footballer hopes hijab campaign will inspire others

Umme Kalsoom was spurred to make a change after she was expected to take off her hijab during PE. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tPuyXaH via

The Papers: Eco 'backlash' warning and 'glummer holidays'

Sunday's front pages, like the weather, are a mixed bag - with concerns about net zero schemes and forecasts of storms ahead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U9H7Irn via

Llanharry murders: Who killed Harry and Megan Tooze?

Married couple Megan and Harry Tooze were found shot dead in their cowshed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JwWA5PH via

Gateshead match abandoned after hearse drives onto pitch

Police are called as two vehicles are driven onto the pitch at half-time in front of stunned fans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yDilRPX via

Gorilla thought to be male surprises zoo with birth

Columbus Zoo in Ohio says Sully, 8, was found cradling the unexpected newborn in her arms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/emytof2 via

Nottingham attacks: Funeral held for 'angelic' Grace O'Malley-Kumar

Tributes are paid to 19-year-old Grace O'Malley-Kumar who died after being stabbed in Nottingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gfGlCw1 via

Northern India floods | Fury and the fallout

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The Ashes 2023: England battling Australia and weather to win Old Trafford Test

Mark Wood strikes crucial late blows in England's battle against Australia and the Manchester weather in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ujnmaFc via

Newspaper headlines: Farage gets apology and King Charles gets 'pay rise'

The boss of the NatWest Group saying sorry to Nigel Farage leads Friday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WewRs0l via

Cluster bombs: Ukraine using munitions 'effectively', says US

The White House says the controversial weapons are having an impact on Russian formations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N5rXAxw via

What's next for Travis King, US soldier detained in North Korea

The BBC's Jean Mackenzie looks at the possible outcomes of the high-stake political row. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/15xQ9oT via

Norfolk Boreas: Work on offshore wind farm stops over soaring costs

Vattenfall cites deteriorating market conditions in its decision to shelve the offshore wind farm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8q6Ev5y via

Manipur violence: What is happening and why

More than 100 people have been killed in ethnic violence that has engulfed a small Indian state. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1Ze9Luk via

Oligarch challenges Russian sanctions at High Court

The Russian-born oil tycoon says his family's lives have been disrupted and his reputation shattered. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a0wEUOj via

Damon Albarn felt 'quite lost' writing new Blur album

The singer says he embraced his low mood and used it to inform Blur's first album in eight years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I8NwXtU via

Oppenheimer: Cillian Murphy makes powerful impact in atomic epic

Critics impressed by director Christopher Nolan's thriller about the 'father of the atomic bomb'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QpjTEfa via

McDonald's abused workers told to come forward by Rishi Sunak

Workers with harassment allegations should go through the firm's complaints process, Rishi Sunak said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IuAeyqW via

Newspaper review: 'Heatwave from hell' and Farage's finances

Wednesday's papers feature dramatic images and reports of the heat ravaging parts of Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LzT9AYn via

Tobias Ellwood: Tory MP criticised over Taliban re-engagement call

Tobias Ellwood says Afghanistan has been "transformed" and it is time to restart diplomatic relations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W5AxXNI via

Tupac Shakur: Police search house over 1996 killing

Nevada police search a home as part of an investigation into the rapper's 1996 killing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Irekv2f via

What happened to US citizens like Otto Warmbier detained in North Korea

Americans arrested in the communist state have included tourists, a teacher and a Christian missionary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X3VPtnF via

Lean times hit the vertical farming business

Vertical farms are going through a tough period - do the hi-tech indoor farms have a future? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZBGPl9U via

Heatwave: BBC correspondents on how people are coping

Climate change means places like Murcia in Spain and Phoenix, Arizona are only getting hotter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JpQY7w6 via

Corrie Mckeague: Mum's fury at bin safety years after airman death

Corrie Mckeague's mum says she feels sick after seeing unlocked bins where her son went missing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r5JFsHb via

Climate change plan will leave UK unprepared, advisors warn

The latest plan to prepare the UK for intense heatwaves and flooding falls short of expectation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gNztKSs via

How brands hope to tempt you with videos on labels

Companies are using augmented reality labels on their products to share videos and animations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Lhw4Mry via

Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes

The unnamed firefighter died from injuries sustained working in the Northwest Territories on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ONY0Ab via

Wonka film provides golden ticket for St Albans park jackpot

Parts of the Verulamium Park, in St Albans, were used in a trailer for the Warner Bros film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ubcf1M0 via

Iran's morality police to resume headscarf patrols

The controversial police unit enforces Iran's strict dress code and has been accused of brutality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GKZbDi6 via

Memorial celebrates 'radical spirit of Scotland' Winnie Ewing

Ex-first ministers Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon were among those remembering the SNP trailblazer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qugEkIR via

New tattoo for Vondrousova after etching name into history

Marketa Vondrousova discusses getting a new tattoo to mark her Wimbledon triumph, coming back from serious injury and a rich Czech tennis heritage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9eg4HbB via

Lionel Messi: Inter Miami sign Argentina forward until 2025

Argentina forward Lionel Messi signs for American MLS side Inter Miami on a deal that runs until 2025. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GrUFNZn via

Nottinghamshire police catch fence-vaulting motorcyclist

Footage from police shows officers chasing the biker through gardens before his arrest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vJRwkqy via

Shekhar Kapur: Hollywood's diversity push is guilt driven

Shekhar Kapur says diverse casting is "a good thing" but hides "a greater, more fundamental issue". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/raGWMif via

Bronze Age gold torc discovered in field near Mistley

The 3,000-year-old gold torc is the first to be reported to as treasure in Essex, says an expert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZHqnOsF via

SAG strike: Actors join writers on Hollywood picket lines

The industry's biggest shutdown since 1960 has already impacted major films and promotional events. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rCfdgvM via

Transgender women barred from female events as UCI takes 'precautionary measure'

The UCI has ruled transgender women will be unable to participate in female international cycling events. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ivf5Aru via

Drone shows great white sharks swimming under surfers

A handful of sharks lurked below the surface while surfers caught waves in California. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/84Ngnmx via

Ming vase used as £8.50 doorstop in Essex sells for £3,400

The object, believed to be from the Chinese Ming Dynasty, sells after being found in a charity shop. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wCjfQ4o via

New wave of strikes on way, Unite leader Sharon Graham warns

Strikes will continue unless ministers and big firms increase their pay offers, Ms Graham warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/57XnykH via

Public sector pay: Government weigh up 6.5% increase

The prime minister says he would make the "responsible" decision to keep inflation under control. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wjJf70y via

Negligence may have led to 36 migrant deaths in Canary Islands, lawsuit alleges

An inflatable boat sank after those on board waited 10 hours for help last month in Gran Canaria. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0gAslYv via

Taylor Swift fan says her Speak Now vinyl contains 'cursed' electronic music

A British fan got a creepy surprise when she opened her copy of Taylor Swift's latest album. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NKCn5Xx via

Revamped Burrell Collection wins Museum of the Year

The Glasgow attraction secured the £120,000 Art Fund award - the largest museum prize in the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v4rmlH1 via

Ukraine: Russian general reported killed in attack on Berdyansk hotel

Lt Gen Oleg Tsokov's death is announced on TV and by Russian war channels on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7NUn6hx via

Kevin Spacey: Jurors read actor's police interviews during trial

Prosecutors wrapped up their evidence against Kevin Spacey in his London sex assault trial today. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nTMEqGo via

BBC presenter row: Key questions remain for corporation and The Sun

The row about the BBC presenter has developed into a series of claims and counter-claims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tbKYMm4 via

Tewkesbury school: Boy charged over teacher stabbing

A 15-year-old is charged with attempted wounding with intent and possession of bladed article. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yJB3fnD via

Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid will

A jury rules that a hand-written document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid will to her estate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tblkF0u via

Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina says war has made her stronger after reaching semis

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says war in her homeland has made her mentally stronger after she reaches a surprise Wimbledon semi-final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0jqoTtQ via

Dylan Thomas' copy of first poetry book up for auction

The copy was part of late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts' literature collection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pCfs2R3 via

Pack of Wotsits used to rescue missing parrot

A snack-loving macaw flies away from its care home base after being spooked by a clap of thunder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ypNkXTv via

Royal Mail workers end long-running row over pay

The deal to end the dispute comes after 115,000 postal workers held 18 days of strikes last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XnawGbF via

Why isn't BBC presenter being named by the media?

The corporation is investigating claims a presenter paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EnaP2iD via

Wimbledon 2023 results: Carlos Alcaraz beats Matteo Berrettini to set up Rune quarter-final

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz shows why he is the man likeliest to stop Novak Djokovic winning another Wimbledon after reaching the last eight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IMDfOCc via

BBC presenter allegations: A timeline of how the story has unfolded

Claims relating to allegations about an unnamed BBC presenter have been dominating the headlines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sqxYleb via

What is Turkey's leader Erdogan up to now?

He seems to be saying Sweden cannot join Nato if Turkey cannot join the EU, writes Paul Adams. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cNPdAy1 via

Boeing plane crash: Coroner rules Britons unlawfully killed

A coroner has ruled the three Britons who died in the 2019 crash in Ethiopia were killed unlawfully. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gMO1lVK via

Byju's: The unravelling of India's most valued start-up

Once a darling of investors, Byju's is struggling to retain their confidence after a series of setbacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aGlOtxH via

The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'

Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fpvTFAt via

Charlie Watts' book collection to be auctioned

The Rolling Stones drummer had a broad collection of first editions, including The Great Gatsby. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iypJN78 via

Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands

The aid group Walking Borders says many children are on board the missing boat, which departed from Senegal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fK8M4nx via

The Papers: 'BBC suspends star' and 'calls in police'

The suspension of a BBC star accused of paying a teenager for explicit photos leads Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8Oq15Ck via

BBC presenter: Corporation in touch with police over explicit photo allegations

The corporation says it became aware of new allegations on Thursday and is working "to establish the facts". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2luZ3dF via

Second girl 8 dies after Wimbledon school car crash

The Metropolitan Police has named eight-year-old Nuria Sajjad as the second victim. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jGWOlI5 via

Presenter photo claims are clear crisis for BBC

The BBC star has been accused of paying a teenager for sexually explicit photos, the Sun reports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bclxF8Z via

BBC presenter faces new allegations over explicit photos

The presenter was pictured in his underwear "ready for my child to perform for him", their mother told the Sun. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dFpaPfz via

Tour de France: Sadness and tears as Mark Cavendish breaks collarbone in Tour-ending crash

Race director Christian Prudhomme says "the Tour de France is sad" after Mark Cavendish crashes out on stage eight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KkC4DBc via

Pig fed junk food for seven years in small flat

Portia the pot-bellied pig who could barely walk after reaching 26 stone is given a new lease of life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hB5TvHI via

Watch: Are Saturday's thunderstorms here to stay?

Matt Taylor gives the forecast for the next few days after thunderstorms hit parts of the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7UisHpl via

BBC star accused of paying teen for explicit photos - report

The Sun newspaper says an unnamed BBC presenter paid tens of thousands of pounds to the teenager. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PIQtRyA via

The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death

David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7ABT2p3 via

Southern Water bosses decline bonuses after sewage discharge anger

Bosses of Southern Water are refusing their bonuses amid anger over discharges into the sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h0lfXsA via

RAF trains Ukrainians on specialist fire engines at Wittering

The vehicles have been donated by the UK to Ukraine to help respond to Russian aerial attacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VncYJNi via

Murray leads Tsitsipas as match stopped by curfew

Andy Murray dazzles under the Wimbledon lights again as he leads Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in a thriller on Centre Court. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zaLtbWe via

Iowa teen jailed for killing Spanish teacher over bad grade

The judge says the 2021 murder of the 66-year-old mother-of-three by two Iowa students was "evil". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H3f6Uxb via

Kenya Brown's cheese: Female workers made to strip over used sanitary pad

Kenyan cheese factory employees were reportedly made to undress after a pad was put in the wrong bin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bVH7q4L via

Wagner Group: Russian state media takes aim at Prigozhin

Piles of cash, weapons and a giant sledgehammer seen in pictures allegedly showing a raid on his home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TejLcXd via

Ruth Perry: Ofsted chief defends inspection after head's death

Head teacher Ruth Perry took her own life while waiting for the publication of a critical report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xv4Qx1i via

Threads: Instagram owner launches Twitter-like app

The new app is now available to download in over 100 countries, though not in the European Union. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pM6hqca via

Starmer to pledge to break through 'class ceiling'

The Labour leader will say a "class ceiling" is holding back children when he outlines his education plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jisxUa1 via

Kyiv court explosion: Ihor Humeniuk dies after detonating explosive device

Ihor Humeniuk was at a hearing related to his involvement in a 2015 attack near Ukraine's parliament. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IM7PK25 via

Prince Harry hacking claim is 'Alice in Wonderland stuff' The Sun lawyers say

The prince's case against The Sun is one of three damages claims he is pursuing against newspapers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KDax0eV via

Local officials only heard about new Covid rules on TV inquiry told

Local directors of public health had to watch TV for Covid news, the public inquiry has been told. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SBUsD8b via

Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray watched by Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe at All England Club

Andy Murray says it was "brilliant" to be watched at Wimbledon by Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who revealed watching his 2016 win gave her rare joy in prison. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3HFqR5N via

Prince William and Kate meet NHS's first ever baby

The Prince and Princess of Wales hear from the first person born after the NHS was founded, in 1948. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XMulkpZ via

Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation US media report

A powder is found in a work area of the White House's secure West Wing by Secret Service staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SvFmaf5 via

Jenin: UN agencies voice alarm as major Israeli operation continues

The agencies say infrastructure is being destroyed and medics cannot not reach all the injured. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0ltQYxS via

Climate change: World's hottest day since records began

3 July was the warmest day yet recorded with temperatures averaging over 17C for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9i65l73 via

Bank bosses summoned to talks over savings rates

Bosses at Lloyds, HSBC, NatWest and Barclays will meet with the industry watchdog on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RJWPXFO via

Why has Twitter restricted its own tweets?

Elon Musk has restricted the number of tweets you can see - a strange move for a social media company. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QOXH9KS via

Wimbledon 2023: Lauren Davis takes best shot of day one

Watch the best shots from day one of Wimbledon, including a 'phenomenal' winner by Lauren Davis and epic rallies with Britain's Liam Broady and Harriet Dart. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HnpujL via

Wimbledon 2023: GB's Jodie Burrage wins first match at Wimbledon

Watch the moment Great Britain's Jodie Burrage beat 26th-ranked Caty McNally to win her first match at Wimbledon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xZwngzp via

Energy prices might spike this winter - IEA boss

Governments may need to step in again and subsidise energy bills this winter says IEA boss. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l69YeJ0 via

Israeli strikes on Palestinian Jenin camp in West Bank

A large-scale Israeli military operation is under way in the northern West Bank city of Jenin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hDU4oMK via

Baltimore shooting: Two dead and 28 injured in mass casualty event police say

More than a dozen of the injured were under 18, a senior city official said, as suspects remain at large. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BGeumy9 via

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic Swiatek Williams in action - day one preview

Novak Djokovic will open proceedings on Centre Court when Wimbledon 2023 gets under way on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0sEGe2X via

Nick Kyrgios: Australian withdraws from Wimbledon 2023 with wrist injury

Last year's men's singles runner-up Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon 2023 with a wrist injury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8jbpL4J via

The false French riot posts spreading online

A number of false and misleading claims about the French riots have been circulating on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/j4WiYxC via

England U21s 1-0 Portugal U21s: Anthony Gordon scores winner to seal semi-final spot

Anthony Gordon's first-half finish seals England a place in the European Under-21 Championship semi-finals as they defeat Portugal in Georgia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qCHv8iw via

The Papers: Asbestos in schools and George's pizza at Lord's

No one story dominates Sunday's papers, but many carry photos of Prince George eating pizza at the Ashes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W7o0pND via

Three teens charged with murder of boy found stabbed in London canal

Three boys, aged 14, 15 and 17, are charged with murder and robbery after the stabbing of Victor Lee, 17. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qce04dJ via

Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss

William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dPNKYZT via

New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighter from river

The boat had stalled and went over the edge of a dam during a rescue mission in New Jersey in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aQ1cjTs via

London Pride in pictures: Huge crowds turn out for parade

The parade was briefly halted after protesters lined Piccadilly - but the landmark event carried on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xz7Ol4r via

The Ashes 2023: England battling to avoid defeat by Australia at Lord's

England are desperately battling to avoid a 2-0 Ashes deficit after Australia's pace bowlers decimated the home top order late on day four of the second Test. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FqKao5J via