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Covid fraudster used pandemic rescue funds to buy alpaca farm

The pizzeria owner used a $660,000 Covid-era loan to buy a farm, cars, and radio airtime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fwcq5tz via

Aston Villa 3-0 Hibernian (agg 8-0): Villa ease into Conference League group stage

Aston Villa reach the Europa Conference League group stage with a comfortable win over Hibernian. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/umfj2XB via

Whale hunting resumes in Iceland under strict rules

Minister says Icelanders' values have changed, but allows whaling to resume with restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BhTz2no via

US Open 2023 results: Andy Murray loses to Grigor Dimitrov in New York

Andy Murray's hopes of achieving a long-awaited deep run at a Grand Slam are ended by Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov in the US Open second round. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qvjhEgG via

Huddersfield student accommodation to house asylum seekers

More than 160 students need to find alternative housing in Huddersfield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HglUMns via

What we know so far about school buildings closures

Schools in England have been told to shut buildings made with a type of concrete, unless safety measures are in place. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oWp6Uuf via

Blue supermoon: World gazes at rare lunar phenomenon

The unusual lunar phenomenon can be observed around the world on Wednesday and Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ovLHThq via

Police release CCTV of Aston Villa coach bricking in Burnley

The footage shows the moment a brick was hurled at the Premier League team's bus as it left Burnley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UgCGcsb via

Ogmore: 2,000 tyres, 100 trolleys and fridge fished out of river

Up to 100 trolleys, a fridge and traffic cones were also fished out by mud-covered volunteers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jVqM1k via

Ukraine war: 'Drone attack' hits airport in northwest Russia city of Pskov

An unconfirmed Russian media report says four transport planes have been damaged at Pskov airport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0rNgkT2 via

Fulham 1-1 (5-3 on pens) Tottenham Hotspur: Richarlison scores but hosts win shootout

Richarlison scores but cannot prevent Tottenham going out of the EFL Cup as Fulham win a penalty shootout to progress to round three. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qRLFVil via

Erling Haaland: Manchester City forward wins PFA men's Player of the Year award

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland wins the PFA Player of the Year award, while Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka is named Young Player of the Year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/REfzduk via

Close to 1m NHS appointments lost to strikes

NHS bosses lament huge toll walkouts are having in England, warning true figure could be even higher. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8itnUD5 via

Watch: BBC gets as close as possible to Prigozhin grave

Russia editor Steve Rosenberg is at the cemetery in St Petersburg where it is believed Prigozhin is buried. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cog8uX3 via

Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse bet

The desert kingdom's vast Pro League investment aims to turn it into a world leader of the sport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MsTV0Jy via

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS trust deaths report 'watered down to spare bosses'

Campaigners slam a report as the BBC reveals drafts were edited to remove leadership criticism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rMeqWm via

The Papers: Air traffic 'chaos' in UK could last for days

Tuesday's front pages are dominated by the delays and cancellations caused by a system failure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k63ZKVB via

Watch: The day air traffic control went down... in 71 seconds

Thousands of passengers were stranded after a UK air space technical issue led to flight delays and cancellations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bJs7IA4 via

Muddy reveal for mysterious 1820s time capsule

West Point academy unveiled the contents of a nearly 200-year-old lead box. They were unexpected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DoCzHB9 via

Jenni Hermoso: Players and fans support Spain World Cup star in kiss row

The furore over the Spanish football chief's kiss on the lips generates protests at matches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/crwKmER via

Newspaper headlines: Tory infighting warning and migrant tagging plans

Calls for an end to schisms among Tory MPs and plans for migrants to be given GPS tags lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qKiCUe6 via

GB athletics team finish with 10 medals

Great Britain won 10 medals in Budapest to equal their best medal haul at a World Championships. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fa3Fh1z via

The Hundred 2023: Oval Invincibles beat Manchester Originals in men's final

Oval Invincibles stage a remarkable fightback to beat Manchester Originals and win the men's Hundred at Lord's. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/StJVlRz via

World Athletics Championships 2023: Keely Hodgkinson wins 800m silver as Mary Moraa triumphs

Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for silver as Kenya's Mary Moraa triumphs in a thrilling 800m final at the World Championships. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BYDO6mu via

Jacksonville shooter, 21, who killed three 'wrote racist manifestos'

The man who shot dead three Black people had a "disgusting ideology of hate", Jacksonville's sheriff says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QU6XV8m via

Derek Bailey: Guitar pioneer who tore up music's rulebook

A Huddersfield exhibition explores the life and legacy of Sheffield-born improviser Derek Bailey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BSZEGNJ via

Jacksonville shooting: Racist gunman kills three black people in Florida store

Two men and a woman were killed by a gunman who then shot himself, in a "hate-filled" attack, officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qp14szH via

Newspaper headlines: Met staff data breach and Dorries quits as MP

A suspected cyber attack on the Metropolitan Police and the resignation of Nadine Dorries lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i3umlhR via

Ukraine war: Fighter ace and two other pilots killed in mid-air crash

Andrii Pilshchykov won fame taking part in dogfights over Kyiv during the early phase of Russia's invasion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7lHNkcF via

Bob Barker, who hosted The Price Is Right for 35 years, dies aged 99

Barker was the face of The Price Is Right, the longest-running game show in the US, for 35 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hupQd8J via

The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 75 seconds

The controversy concerning the head of Spanish football and a kiss at the Women's World Cup final explained. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ycQRqDU via

Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso unleashes social tsunami in Spain

The Spanish FA's president kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips has sparked a national conversation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2G1jZrK via

Crystal Bar vape giant deletes TikTok after giveaway with no age verification

UK's second-biggest vape company, Chinese-owned SKE, has since deleted some social media accounts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JDRlhXu via

Luis Rubiales: Who is the controversial Spanish FA chief?

Who is Luis Rubiales, the Spanish FA chief who is under pressure after kissing Jenni Hermoso after the World Cup? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VvNJI90 via

Can the British Museum dig itself out of trouble?

Trustees need to show they have a plan to put things right after a damaging week over missing treasures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lAcetSJ via

Kleenex is pulling out of Canada due to 'unique complexities'

Kimberly-Clark is pulling its consumer facial tissues from Canada, citing “unique complexities". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hg0s7Oq via

Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

Ukraine's "tactically significant" progress in the village is overshadowed by news of the Prigozhin plane crash. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aObuj2k via

Wisbech farm claims UK record-breaking year for watermelons

The Wisbech farm doubles production of watermelons, despite the "challenging" British weather. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aJ47lgw via

Ashley Dale: Man charged with murder after woman shot in garden

Ian Fitzgibbon, 28, has been charged with the murder of Ashley Dale in Liverpool last August. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0d5NOgW via

World Championships 2023: Matthew Hudson-Smith wins 400m silver

Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith claims 400m silver at the World Championships as he finishes 0.09 seconds behind Antonio Watson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d5mXptj via

Comic overwhelmed as millions watch slo-mo footballer routine

Karl Porter's impression of a footballer's celebration has been shared widely on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KvZ4lg0 via

How dangerous are English Channel dinghies?

BBC News looks at the seaworthiness of the inflatables being used by many of the migrants who cross the English Channel - and why experts warn they're death traps. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F9lDeJV via

Watch: Putin's first words on plane crash

The Russian president offered "sincere condolences" to the family of those killed in the crash. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4Kpq3sF via

GCSE results set to drop close to pre-Covid levels

The pass rate is send to be much closer to 2019 levels, with the steepest fall in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Gu6HOVE via

Prigozhin's years of living dangerously

For decades Russia's Vladimir Putin relied on Yevgeny Prigozhin's services, until he staged a mutiny. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y4OtwEG via

‘Chinese spy’ targeted thousands over LinkedIn

The alleged spy used several names in attempt to entrap officials and extract state secrets from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AhEW7sJ via

Mason Greenwood: Rachel Riley accuses Man Utd of 'gaslighting'

Rachel Riley accuses Manchester United of "gaslighting" and "green lighting" abuse for their handling of the decision to part company with Mason Greenwood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BaSsuWg via

Pakistan cable car: Relieve as all passengers brought to safety

They spent hours dangling above a ravine in high winds before being rescued by helicopter and zip line. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lBSWE7X via

Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall in Texas

A second tropical storm hits the US as Harold slams Texas while California cleans up after Hilary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FayPON0 via

Crooked House: Wonky pub's bricks and foundations to stay

Further work will be carried out to remove hazardous waste, South Staffordshire Council says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/js2dFv1 via

Magaluf: Men suspected of gang-raping British teen were not all friends

The woman was allegedly forced to have sex and was filmed by the suspected aggressors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nt4CVMG via

Women's World Cup: Spain's jubilant champions arrive in Madrid

The Spanish football team celebrate their win as they land at Madrid airport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ha093mQ via

X removes Holocaust denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism

The Auschwitz Museum reported the post but was initially told by X it did not break safety rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H4GBTkj via

Greece wildfires: Authorities on alert for new spate of blazes

Officials warn that high temperatures and strong winds on Tuesday could see more devastating fires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eZ1Hn4v via

Let childminders work in own homes, landlords urged

But the sector says asking landlords to review restrictive contracts will only make a small difference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mwfhTiI via

Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates

The US ex-president says he is far ahead of his rivals in the 2024 White House race and the public knows him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rBHLnAC via

Nurse Lucy Letby to be sentenced for murdering seven babies

The conviction on Friday made Lucy Letby the UK's most prolific child serial killer in modern times. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7oug5nt via

The Papers: 'Heartbreak' for England who 'did us all proud'

The Lionesses narrow 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final in Australia leads Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EzcJfqi via

Watch highlights of the final - five minutes of the best action

England's wait to win a first Women's World Cup goes on after defeat by Spain in the 2023 final in Sydney. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2raVRQU via

Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening

Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w6aRGBl via

British Museum: How easy is it to steal from a museum?

Stolen items from the British Museum spark debate over the safety of the world's greatest treasures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i6I1yRU via

Sudan conflict: Black market AK-47s flood Sudan's capital

Khartoum has become lawless after four months of war, forcing some residents to arm themselves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/goYW7H5 via

The Papers: 'Lioness we can' and 'Investigate hospital bosses'

England's World Cup final clash with Spain and fallout from Lucy Letby's baby murders lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/j5Py1AR via

Cats: The mum and daughter living with more than 70 pets

Karen and Lauren discuss how their "therapeutic" way of life has become a "living hell". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xZyXo2F via

PSNI data breach: Man charged over documents linked to FoI

A 50-year-old man is charged with possessing documents or records likely to be useful to terrorists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GTvwMoj via

Werder Bremen 0-4 Bayern Munich: Harry Kane scores and assists on Bundesliga debut

England captain Harry Kane scores and sets up a goal on his Bundesliga debut as champions Bayern Munich record a thumping win at Werder Bremen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FWoyTCq via

Albania: Italy pays bill for tourists' dine and dash

In a unique act of diplomacy, Italy's prime minister tells her government to settle the unpaid bill. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HYmDLCO via

Bibby Stockholm: Hoax listing for asylum barge on travel website

A man has admitted his listing for the Bibby Stockholm craft on Booking.com was done as "a joke". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cQLsgYi via

Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zjfaUXn via

Russia sanctions UK politicians and journalists

Those on the list include Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer and BBC News chief executive Deborah Turness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eO26HV4 via

Man in hospital after fall from cruise ship at Port of Cromarty Firth

The Viking Cruises crew member was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after the incident from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CDLdHJo via

Transgender women banned from women's chess events

The ruling by the International Chess Federation is drawing criticism from some players. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/euwQSG8 via

Pascale Ferrier jailed for 22 years for mailing Donald Trump ricin

Pascale Ferrier, a dual citizen of Canada and France, said she regretted that her plan to "stop Trump" failed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5BtXsKQ via

Canada wildfire: Car 'began melting' as family evacuated north

A blaze is threatening to reach Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, by the weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/px3In8M via

The Papers: 'Lionesses make history' and 'heist at the museum'

The England women's football team's World Cup run is among the big stories on Thursday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QvmWq9C via

Manchester City 1-1 Sevilla: Pep Guardiola's side win Super Cup on penalties

Manchester City win the Super Cup for the first time by beating Sevilla 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m9Ijvr8 via

MP pledges to push for Crooked House law

Marco Longhi wants to see better protection for heritage buildings after crooked pub's demolition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mvqRHUW via

Pakistan: Mob burns churches over blasphemy claims

Thousands took to the streets over accusations that two Christian men had desecrated the Quran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Udz5T3Z via

Former Royal Marine shot by pirate in Amazon

John Bathgate was hit twice when he was attacked near the Colombian border during a charity expedition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KH8JF6I via

Who are the 18 others charged alongside Donald Trump in Georgia?

From Kanye West's former publicist to an ex-chief of staff - here's who else was charged in Georgia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nQk4bre via

Texas woman awarded $1.2bn in revenge porn case

The woman sued her ex-boyfriend for posting intimate photos of her online to "publicly shame" her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ua6ZqpP via

Crooked House owners' links to previous major fire

A huge fire broke out at a Buckinghamshire landfill site five years before the Black Country blaze. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RFtBJjx via

Mother of six-year-old who shot Virginia school teacher pleads guilty

Deja Taylor has reportedly admitted that her gun was stored in a way that the boy could access it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cIEv7SM via

Why fashion brands are putting celebrities in charge

Celebrities are winning jobs at the top of luxury fashion firms - but what can they really contribute? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e29BuNX via

Afghan refugees being let down by UK, says think tank

More In Common says lessons need to be learned, on the two-year anniversary of the fall of Kabul. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gjx8e3M via

Manchester United 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Raphael Varane heads winner

Raphael Varane heads a late winner against Wolverhampton Wanderers as Manchester United make a winning start to the new Premier League season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jha0TBW via

Georgia prosecutors could charge Trump with racketeering, experts say

Mr Trump could face charges under the Rico Act over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/icNjeRa via

EastEnders: Shane Richie's Alfie Moon set for prostate cancer story

Shane Richie's character is diagnosed with prostate cancer in a script devised to raise awareness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FM9kHzV via

Video doorbells: Police embrace them but do they cut crime?

The smart doorbells have soared in popularity, but they may not help reduce the number of break-ins. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LDn2C1t via

Zuckerberg says Musk 'not serious' about cage fight

Doubt hangs over the billionaires' fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iOTsh26 via

The Papers: Baby in 'tent terror' and poor pupils 'hit hardest'

Monday's papers feature a baby escaping serious injury when a car crashed into a Pembrokeshire campsite. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b3cHK6F via

Moises Caicedo transfer news: Chelsea agree £115m deal for Brighton midfielder

Chelsea agree a deal to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo for a British record fee of £115m. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JvchSKb via

Police search for teenage hillwalker missing in Highlands

The police, coastguard, and mountain rescue teams have been searching for missing Isaac Johnson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HSD7v0Q via

Hawaii wildfires: Volunteers bring aid by boat to devastated Maui

Volunteers formed a human chain to pass aid off the boat as quickly as possible. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tZG5XC9 via

New Zealand's youth vaping crisis clouds smoke-free future

As cigarettes are phased out, parents say new laws do little to address rampant vaping by young people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6O42SGL via

The Papers: Boat deaths 'prompt anger' and 'Goalden Girls'

Sunday's papers lead on six migrants drowning in the Channel as well as England Women's World Cup success. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kqutaOQ via

Line of Duty's Vicky McClure announces marriage live on air

Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen revealed their wedding on Jonny's daughter's BBC Wales radio show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V27aFH9 via

Hawaii wildfires: Drone footage shows extent devastation in Lahaina

Charred trees, burnt out cars and collapsed buildings lie among the ashes left by the wildfires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zuiUjMg via

Data theft: Police officers and staff not informed for month

Some 200 people have been affected by the theft of documents and a laptop from a car last month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e65jDhR via

Man City start title defence with Burnley win

Erling Haaland scores twice as Premier League champions Manchester City start off their title defence with victory at Burnley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cWwiPfh via

Crypto firm founder Bankman-Fried heads to jail as bail revoked

A judge is sending the founder of bankrupt crypto firm FTX to jail while awaiting trial on fraud charges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fAjSimZ via

Below Deck: Has Bravo show exposed a problem in yachting?

Sexual misconduct on the reality TV show has hit the headlines - but what do yacht workers think? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iUQy3z9 via

Duran Duran's Andy Taylor says cancer drug has given him five more years

Duran Duran's Andy Taylor says innovative prostate cancer treatment has extended his life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zdeIA36 via

The Papers: 'PM failing on climate' and 'NHS on the brink'

The government's attitude to climate change and junior doctors' strikes are taking the front pages today. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/86QPJos via

Ecuador politician murder suspects are Colombian, police say

Six people have been arrested over the killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZhdTRHM via

Below Deck Down Under: Jason Chambers addresses sexual misconduct row

Jason Chambers thanked production crew for "breaking the fourth wall and stepping in" during filming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dmy24oE via

Woking murder investigation after death of girl, 10

Her body was discovered at a property in Surrey in the early hours of the morning, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rjks3Yn via

Big freeze drove early humans out of Europe

Severe cold a million years ago forced our ancestors from the continent, but they adapted and returned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kwURvbe via

Mobile phone stolen every six minutes in London, says Met Police

The London mayor and Met Police chief urge phone firms to "design out" incentives to steal mobiles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XuzDNKf via

Essex Police search for man removing dummies from babies

Officers report four cases where a man has approached people with babies and removed their dummies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xdWAry via

Boy, 6, boasted about shooting Virginia teacher Abigail Zwerner

New court documents show the pupil confessed to the attack and outline how he took his mother's gun. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ayVCLeB via

Doreen Mantle: One Foot in the Grave actress dies aged 97

Mantle is best known for playing Jean Warboys, the annoying friend of Victor Meldrew's wife, in the BBC comedy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EkauUG8 via

Antidepressants: I wasn't told about the side-effects

Seonaid Stallan's son took his own life two months after he was given a different antidepressant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TPdZr6f via

Labour launches expert team to increase crime-solving

The party launches an expert team to help police and prosecutors bring more criminals to justice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hlautkQ via

Five people killed in Cape Town taxi strike violence

A police officer and a British national are among those killed since the strikes began, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X7O92Vo via

Bibby Stockholm: Asylum seekers describe life on barge

Fifteen men boarded the government's new accommodation barge for asylum seekers in Dorset on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QvBm7sS via

Pelican missing after being scared by gulls at Blackpool Zoo

The fledgling is missing from Blackpool Zoo after taking to the air when it was startled by seagulls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/olyfIJA via

Investigating the 'spiritual healers' sexually abusing women

A hidden world of exploitation by men working as "spiritual healers" has been uncovered by the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Em56o0O via

Landmark 'wonky' Crooked House demolished

The Crooked House pub, once known as "Britain's wonkiest pub", is demolished two days after a fire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Igvr1S via

Higher food prices may be here to stay, says Bank economist

Chief economist Huw Pill has warned that food prices may never return to levels previously seen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZWzSaD4 via

Prison and probation staffing dangerously low

The Ministry of Justice publishes its views on the services accidentally on a government website. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iBJbR8A via

William Friedkin: Director of The Exorcist and The French Connection dies aged 87

His Oscar-winning career spanned six decades and also included crime thriller The French Connection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GOFMx2K via

Zuckerberg 'not holding breath' over Musk cage fight

The two tech billionaires have also been going head to head over their rival platforms, X and Threads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PcNeME via

Woman abused by paper which claims vaccine killed her son

Promoting a Covid conspiracy theory, the Irish Light's editor accuses the mum of "massive fraud". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ucPrf3o via

Fines hiked for firms employing illegal migrants

Companies who repeatedly employ illegal migrants face fines up to £60,000 per breach under new rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8BeyTVZ via

Women's World Cup 2023: Why exit of holders USA was a predictable 'catastrophe'

The USA hoped to become the first team to win three successive Women's World Cup titles but made history of a very different kind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vgN9FZS via

Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office

The pink-hued film has drawn in $1.03bn around the world, according to distributor Warner Bros. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YP8wXmT via

Slovenia floods 'worst-ever natural disaster'

The extreme flooding in Slovenia has caused millions of dollars worth of damage and killed at least three people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AX1MnpW via

Do people really swallow spiders in their sleep?

Spider experts fear arachnids have been unfairly blamed for a Hertfordshire man's breathing problem. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3LeXOVA via

The Papers: 'Appalling state of jails' and 'Sabotage!'

Sunday's front pages cover a range of stories, including a report into prisoners' welfare in jails. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wudgc2C via

Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/njSHX8R via

Wales 20-9 England: Warren Gatland's side defeat disappointing England in warm-up

Wales enjoy victory in the opening World Cup warm-up game against England in Cardiff to leave Steve Borthwick mulling over Monday's tournament selection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7IcWKuv via

Maine woman, 87, fights off then feeds hungry burglar

Marjorie Perkins woke to find an intruder standing over her. Neither of them expected what happened next. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2w5lKRi via

The Papers: Moose stabs Joe Pasquale and Gary Lineker applauded

A range of stories feature on Saturday's front pages - including Strictly Come Dancing's new line-up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LQ7ia3P via

Mark Margolis: Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul actor dies at 83

Mark Margolis once said he based his role of drug kingpin Hector Salamanca on his mother-in-law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/laLN7Ck via

Travis Scott in chart Utopia with first UK number one album

The US star enjoys a perfect week, while fellow rappers Dave and Central Cee set a new chart record. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1CTBI8M via

Florida deputy jumps onto a speeding runaway boat

Dramatic bodycam footage captures a Florida deputy's daring leap onto an out-of-control vessel from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a13AX4P via

Officer calls parents on Florida teen driving 132mph (212km/h)

The teen was going double the posted speed limit and the officer dialled up his father right away. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XIGvNTu via

What are semiconductors and how are they used?

Governments around the world are scrambling to boost semiconductor production. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z4Txuzt via

Tom Kerridge: Hospitality strain like 'walking uphill, on glass, barefoot'

A wave of costs adds to the relentless pressure on the industry, says the celebrity chef. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FVz4xNI via

The Papers: Donald Trump charged and Justin Trudeau's split

Thursday's front pages look ahead to Trump's third time in court facing criminal charges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Eo6gKr via

Police review MP's Gypsy and traveller leaflet

The leaflet asks voters if they want a traveller site near their home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IlvztDV via

Beyoncé pays tribute to dancer fatally stabbed while dancing to her music

New York Police are investigating the death of O'Shae Sibley, a gay man, as a possible hate crime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sfoVcvM via

Niger: Getting UK nationals out of the country is priority, minister says

Unlike some other European nations, the UK has not announced evacuation plans after last week's coup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qyYBrXg via

VIP abuse ‘liars’ to be investigated after seven-year delay

The announcement follows a long campaign by ex-MP Harvey Proctor, who was among those falsely accused. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4NhT0wx via

Tube mishap sees train pull into abandoned station

A Jubilee line train stopped at a station which has not been used by passengers for 25 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6cdCsDe via

Moscow drone attacks: Residents shrug off skyscraper strikes

"Unfortunately, I think this is our new reality" one resident of the Russian capital told the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Gw62pJ5 via

Why the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election matters

The vote will be a key test for both the SNP and Labour ahead of the next general election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SW6qwTA via

CEO Secrets: 'We hand-ice millions of biscuits'

Biscuiteers co-founder Harriet Hastings shares her business advice for our CEO Secrets series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WMQSC0a via

Sturgeon Moon: Supermoon pictures from around the world

The full Moon appeared bigger and brighter than usual as it lit up night skies on Tuesday night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/boG4hiN via

Violinist who played during brain surgery reunites with doctor

Dagmar Turner played the violin while surgeons were removing a brain tumour in January 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/my5t4qW via

Firefighter misses his retirement party to rescue calves

Colleagues of Commander John Holmes were planning to toast his retirement after 42 years of service. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hDgYBeS via