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Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how does it work?

The second round of public hearings examining the UK's handling of the pandemic starts on 3 October. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EPqbwjT via

Conservatives launch conference with towns funding pledge

Rishi Sunak arrives in Manchester for his party's annual meeting but faces pressure over tax cuts and HS2. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gVqBnCX via

The Papers: 'More Ukraine support' and 'Tory conference looms'

Politics leads several of the Sunday papers on the day the Conservative Party conference begins. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZY7EM3t via

Last supermoon of the year captured on camera

A space enthusiast in Kathmandu, Nepal films the spectacle with his mobile phone through a telescope. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MesdGiR via

US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown

The House of Representatives approves a temporary funding solution - which excludes aid for Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p3CbVUI via

Vivienne Westwood's own wardrobe part of new runway collection in Paris

Clothes Vivienne Westwood wore and made over 30 years feature on her widower's catwalk in Paris. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TK4lpNS via

Prostate cancer trial: Radiotherapy doses can be cut safely

Doses for men could be reduced from the current 20 or so to around five, a trial suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZhxbW6T via

Life of Dianne Feinstein, the senator who defied CIA and White House

The Senate's longest-serving woman broke gender barriers, but her age was an issue late in her career. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ar3Pfcq via

Sycamore Gap: Man in his 60s held after Hadrian's Wall tree cut down

Police make a second arrest over the cutting-down of the world-famous Hadrian's Wall tree. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ktDnlPw via

The slow and delicate aircraft taking on spy missions

Light aircraft that can fly and loiter at very high altitudes could provide back-up for spy satellites. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yREYC2M via

Police find DNA lead in 1983 Aberdeen taxi driver murder

Taxi driver George Murdoch was brutally murdered in Aberdeen in 1983 and his killer has not been caught. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gqc7OEn via

My Dad Wrote a Porno enters podcasting Hall of Fame

The "most successful podcast in British history" is the first into the British Podcast Awards' Hall of Fame. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TWKr4Y3 via

How six women trapped in a refrigerated lorry were saved

BBC reporter Khue Luu helped track down the vehicle after receiving a distress call about the lorry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SML3q19 via

Sir Michael Gambon: A career in pictures

A look back at the work of the award-winning star of stage and screen from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WptV3Ha via

Women found in lorry in France face deportation

Six women were rescued from a lorry on Wednesday after a BBC journalist helped alert French police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4xEgr5w via

Labour drops plan to strip public schools of charitable status

Party drops promise to remove some charity tax perks but says it will implement VAT on fees. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fhPodBN via

ChatGPT can now access up to date information

The chatbot's knowledge previously only included data up to September 2021, but not any more. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/haMs5bD via

'Drug consumption room will cut terrible amount of deaths'

Hugh shows the BBC where he goes to use drugs as the UK's first consumption room was approved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/56f1eiK via

Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenians rush to help ‘brothers and sisters’

Every hour, the number of people fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh climbs even further. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gycno6m via

Trump committed fraud in NY, judge finds

Donald Trump committed fraud by inflating his wealth to get cheap loans, US judge rules in civil lawsuit case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dc8CGZK via

COP26 President Alok Sharma to stand down as MP at next election

The Tory MP for Reading West had criticised Rishi Sunak's watering down of key green policies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nMe4Z1V via

How was Storm Agnes named and how did we know it was coming?

The first named storm of the season, which is set to bring 80mph winds, was first spotted in the Atlantic Ocean. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iZE2RJc via

Eyerolls and groans from UAW strikers at Biden and Trump visits

Mr Biden joins striking workers in Michigan, telling them they "deserve" wage raises and concessions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KyB6jQz via

US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9guvApC via

School strikes: Support staff to walk out at 24 Scottish councils

Thousands of pupils will stay at home on day one of Unison's three-day strike in a dispute over pay. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yPrFC5q via

Taylor Swift attends Kansas City Chiefs game

Swift attended the game on invitation of Chiefs player Travis Kelce and watched it seated next to his mother. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TdiWhY0 via

Watch elderly man air rescued after cliff fall

Authorities responded to a hiker who had fallen from a cliff next the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SilJ621 via

Metaverse: What happened to Mark Zuckerberg's next big thing?

Two years ago, the metaverse was billed as the next big thing - but many in the tech world have already moved on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L2GZq97 via

Irish university to offer degree in influencing

The bachelors course at Southeast Technical University in Carlow is due to start in September 2024. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R471uOv via

UCU university strikes: When are the next walkouts?

Five days of strike action will fall in Freshers' Week for many students. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/j7bmr8l via

Sick toddler Theo to fly home from Portugal, says mum

She says after a "shambolic" experience a flight has been arranged to bring her son back to Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rpftEXj via

Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador

French president says ambassador will leave and all military cooperation will end in "the months to come". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pl8hrfs via

Asteroid Bennu: Why the return of samples are so important... in 83 seconds

It is hoped the material from Bennu could tell Nasa how life on Earth began. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7AXTakq via

The Papers: 'Axe looms' over HS2 as Tories plan new policies

Sunday's papers continue to discuss the potential scrapping of a leg of HS2 - and a number of new policies the PM is said to be working on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yHkgc4R via

Rugby World Cup: Wales, Australia fans ready for Lyon's den

Supporters of Wales and Australia prepare for Rugby World Cup showdown in the French city of Lyon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KXJquPi via

Burnley 0-1 Man Utd: Bruno Fernandes scores winner in vital victory for Red Devils

Bruno Fernandes' stunning volley gives Manchester United a much-needed victory as they edge past Burnley in the Premier League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GZQb5dr via

Kylie Minogue on taking off on TikTok

Kylie Minogue says she was shocked to see her latest single, Padam Padam, go viral. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6X5RViA via

Bereavement: How do you navigate grief as a child?

Two schoolboys from Belfast describe how they are dealing with the pain of losing loved ones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DlNSfh3 via

Police left man barefoot outside Iceland before hit-and-run death

Gareth Roper was killed after being dropped outside an Iceland store with no money or mobile phone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KVy5vPR via

Russian TV teases launch of Tucker Carlson show

The ex-Fox News anchor appears in a trailer on state-run Rossiya 24 but exact details are not clear. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iLOVc2m via

US police find drugs in trapdoor at fentanyl daycare

A "large quantity" of narcotics are found at the New York nursery where a boy aged one died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AzvHqnG via

Man arrested as police hunt for missing mum and children

Police are "extremely concerned" for Jamie-Leigh Kelly, her newborn baby and three-year-old daughter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C7oaVf3 via

Booker Prize 2023: The Bee Sting and Western Lane make short list

The short list includes writers from the UK, Ireland, US and Canada. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mvAMP0L via

King Charles impresses Paris while the rest of France shrugs

The BBC's Hugh Schofield finds the French public not as interested in the royal visit as parliamentarians. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SRhXTtg via

King Charles III makes French-language toast at star-studded banquet

The monarch raises a toast to his hosts in Versaille, President Macron and his wife Brigitte. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5hgWzys via

Police seek nursery owner's husband in child fentanyl death

Video footage shows the man removing full shopping bags and fleeing before police arrived. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sP3fFzw via

Bayern Munich 4-3 Man Utd: Harry Kane on target as Red Devils poor form continues

Manchester United are given a taste of what could have been as Harry Kane helps Bayern Munich to victory over Erik ten Hag's struggling side in their Champions League opener. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ByMjgvN via

King's France visit mixes PR, politics and security

The royal state visit is intended to reinvigorate the relationship between France and Britain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JLVP3ov via

Real Madrid 1-0 Union Berlin: Late Jude Bellingham winner beats Champions League debutants

Jude Bellingham scores an injury-time tap-in as Real Madrid leave it late to beat Champions League debutants Union Berlin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G9cKbl5 via

UK interest rate rise bets slashed after inflation fall

Interest rates were widely expected to rise to 5.5%, but half of investors now think they may not change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zM4y8KE via

Manchester City 3-1 Red Star Belgrade: Julian Alvarez double helps European champions come from behind

European champions Manchester City come from behind to beat Red Star Belgrade in the opening game of their Champions League defence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sfAOgKb via

Windrush: Home Office closes dedicated team

The department's response will now be dealt with as part of the Home Office's normal activities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P0xn4a9 via

Why do rape and sexual assault victims find it hard to go straight to police?

Victim-blaming culture and a lack of confidence in the police can deter victims from speaking out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Knp8E9q via

Windrush: Home Office closes dedicated team

Cases of those affected will now be dealt with as part of the Home Office's normal activities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P0xn4a9 via

Debris found in search for F-35 jet - authorities

Debris found in search for F-35 military jet that went missing after pilot ejected over South Carolina - US officials from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NBKytuT via

Marilyn Manson fined for blowing nose on concert photographer

The singer will perform 20 hours of community service and pay $1,400 in fines for the "egregious" act. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qgJAP51 via

Nottingham Forest 1-1 Burnley: Callum Hudson-Odoi stunner on his debut earns home side a draw

Callum Hudson-Odoi scores a glorious equaliser on his Nottingham Forest debut to salvage a Premier League draw against Burnley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HSvgPcz via

India could be behind killing of Canadian Sikh - Trudeau

Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead outside of a Sikh temple on 18 June in British Columbia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dw8vIy2 via

Danish artist told to repay museum €67,000 after turning in blank canvasses

Jens Haaning was given €71,000 by a Danish museum to create art, but sent it blank frames. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ed3XtxN via

Roger Whittaker: Durham Town folk singer dies at 87

The folk singer, famous for his whistling, singing and guitar playing, dies in France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0GgsWzU via

Pace of rising rental costs at nine-year high, figures show

Estate agent Hamptons says the cost has risen more in the last year than it did in the four years to 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MjBJSTu via

Libya floods: The bodies left unrecognisable by disaster

Doctors are struggling to identify the remains which have been found as the death toll rises. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8MGibwB via

England 34-12 Japan: England run in four tries to beat Brave Blossoms

England edge closer to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but do little to impress in a scrappy 34-12 win over Japan in Nice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6C7NTI0 via

Kent woman called 999 from hospital over care concerns

Ava Stanley from Higham says she "thought she was going to die" when nurses ignored her heart monitor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kitIUs4 via

Ronnie MacKinnon: Former Rangers and Scotland centre-half dies at 83

Former Rangers and Scotland defender Ronnie MacKinnon passes away at the age of 83. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2lz6euy via

Fiji shock Australia in World Cup

Fiji beat Australia for just the third time in their history and blow Pool C wide open with a thrilling win at the Rugby World Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5h0z2ko via

Sudan conflict: Risking lives to bury the dead in Omdurman

Zeinab Mohamed Salih writes about how dangerous it was to bury her grandmother in war-hit Sudan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NDY9lwk via

The Papers: Russell Brand allegations and 'crisis-hit NHS'

Most of the Sunday's papers focus on allegations made against comedian and actor Russell Brand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q3t9PCT via

The Libyan city that's become a barren wasteland with a smell of death

With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qsorpS via

Rugby World Cup: Wales fans treat Nice to hymn in flash mob

A flash mob of fans sing Calon Lan on the street in Nice ahead of Wales clash with Portugal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uozXsSx via

Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-child abuse charity over support for rapist Danny Masterson

The actor says his letter of support for rape convict Danny Masterson was an "error in judgement". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k85n2Sy via

Windsor Castle crossbow intruder apologises to the King

Jaswant Singh Chail has admitted charges relating to the Christmas 2021 break-in at Windsor Castle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vLI41yG via

New Zealand 71-3 Namibia: All Blacks run in 11 tries but Ethan de Groot sent off

New Zealand storm to their 50th win at the Rugby World Cup as they thrash Namibia, but lose Ethan de Groot to a late red card for a dangerous collision. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kog3Xwn via

American bully XLs to be banned as dog attack victim named

It comes after a man died following a suspected American XL bully attack in Walsall on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q8pVuML via

The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 87 seconds

Spain's Women's World Cup success has been overshadowed by the actions of Luis Rubiales during celebrations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QJFK6b2 via

Marks & Spencer scraps plastic for paper bags

Marks & Spencer said the move should cut plastics use. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L4bXIBD via

Vogue World: British stars hit red carpet for London fashion event

Dame Anna Wintour is joined by Sienna Miller, Kate Winslet and Stormzy at the London fashion event. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/akuIzL9 via

Chick-fil-A to try again in UK four years after LGBT backlash

The US fast food chain closed its initial store in 2019 following protests by campaigners. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iPrYfwF via

Greenland cruise ship pulled free after three days stuck in mud

The Ocean Explorer with 206 people on board had been stuck since Monday, with some catching Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nsctaW1 via

Diana's jumper fetches more than $1m at auction

The jumper caused a stir - and speculation about the black sheep's symbolism - before her 1981 wedding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h84qsvc via

'Overwhelming consensus' on AI regulation - Musk

Tech heavyweights gathered in Washington DC to discuss the regulation of artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PMqGo9i via

People trafficking should be treated on a par with terrorism, says Keir Starmer

The Labour leader seeks a new security deal with Europe, as he accuses the government of failing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/46d3zNG via

Isa Balado: Anger in Spain after man appears to grope reporter live on air

Isa Balado was broadcasting live on air when the man walked up and appeared to touch her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6cI2R3Q via

Princess Martha Louise: Norway's princess sets date to wed shaman

The self-proclaimed shaman and the princess are known for their controversial alternative beliefs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f0Ah721 via

Government defeated over axing pollution rules

Labour leads a Lords rebellion on removing restrictions on water pollution to build new homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4Pl2xFy via

Annie Macmanus says music industry has 'tidal wave' of sexual abuse cases

The DJ tells MPs a "tidal wave" of revelations about misconduct in the music industry could emerge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8waCEGg via

How dangerous is vaping - and why the concern over young vapers?

Calls are growing for a ban on cheaper disposable vapes as it becomes more popular with youngsters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S5pRT3K via

Libya floods: Entire neighbourhoods dragged into the sea

As the death toll grows, rescuers struggle to recover bodies swept away in raging flood waters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VrkY3Zx via

Google antitrust trial: Tech giant denies abusing power to gain monopoly

In a landmark trial brought by the US government, the tech giant denies using illegal practices to gain a monopoly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e42ztCU via

Labour set to vote against scrapping home building pollution rules

The party is preparing to vote against the government plan aimed at boosting housebuilding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AyT2lKC via

Three reasons Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin might want to be friends

From shared enemies to a reliance on China, Russia and North Korea have a few things in common. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zj2DxCS via

Spotify denies 30-second trick could make you rich

The streaming giant quashes a theory that listening to a song on repeat will rake in the royalties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aPkt9Ls via

Murder arrest after girl found in Kingsley pond dies

A woman in her 40s is in custody for questioning after the toddler went missing from her home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zELMD45 via

Ukraine claims to retake Black Sea drilling rigs from Russian control

The four strategically important oil and gas platforms were seized by Russia in 2015. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vk4itUp via

Mark Dickey: US man trapped in Turkey cave nears surface

Rescuers hope he will reach the surface sometime on Monday evening or on Tuesday local time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6EpqawH via

UK will not accept Chinese interference - Sunak

Deputy PM Oliver Dowden says the government is considering whether to increase checks on people working for China. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BJaHOIh via

Hundreds of schools in England checked for Raac, say education chiefs

Officials say a small percentage missed Friday's deadline to return questionnaires on the concrete. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KUVBrIG via

US and Vietnam get a friendship upgrade

The US and Vietnam are becoming better friends - and that's a troubling prospect for China. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/veVYNDt via

Home Secretary seeks 'urgent advice' on banning American Bully XL dogs

The Home Secretary says the breed is a clear and lethal danger, particularly to children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X0OYc7Q via

Rugby World Cup 2023: Wales 32-26 Fiji - Warren Gatland's side survive late fightback

Wales survive a dramatic late Fiji fightback to edge a captivating World Cup opener in Bordeaux. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8Wyxi9r via

Luis Rubiales resigns as president of Spanish FA over Jenni Hermoso kiss

Luis Rubiales resigns as president of the Spanish Football Federation after widespread criticism for kissing forward Jenni Hermoso at the Women's World Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zj4wBWe via

South Africa 18-3 Scotland: Springboks too strong for Scots in Rugby World Cup opener

Scotland slip to defeat in their World Cup opener as defending champions South Africa put in a typically ruthless and powerful display in Marseille. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dSDZGNh via

Johannesburg fire: Inside a 'hijacked' South African building

A resident describes her life inside one of South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YRH5ty0 via

Last night of the Proms: Sweltering heat fails to dampen the audience's spirits

The audience stomp, clap and wave flags of every denomination as the eight-week Proms season ends. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kVqWZhS via

Two men arrested under Official Secrets Act - Met Police

One of the men is alleged to have spied for China while working as a parliamentary researcher, the Sunday Times reports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pvKSrji via

Jagtar Singh Johal: Sunak raises the detention of Scot with Indian PM

Scottish campaigner for Sikh rights Jagtar Singh Johal has been held by the Indian authorities since 2017. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Sn7KTNX via

Ukraine 1-1 England: Kyle Walker's first international goal earns a point in Euro 2024 qualifier

England's winning run in their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign comes to a halt as they are held to a draw by Ukraine in Wroclaw. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fUmDaj5 via

Roblox coming to PlayStation 4 and PS5

The popular children's gaming platform has more than 60 million players a day, according to the firm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4gDSpew via

Gabon coup: New PM tells BBC country should hold elections within two years

Raymond Ndong Sima, newly installed after a military coup, says it will take time to transition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v4CW3YA via

British man fighting in Ukraine found dead in water

Jordan Chadwick, 31, from Burnley, was found with his hands bound behind his back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A7X0pnY via

Heathrow and Gatwick airports have Raac on sites

Heathrow has means to keep it safe, while Gatwick has found no cause for concern. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R3HX0if via

Channel 4 to put Hollyoaks episodes on YouTube for first time

Episodes of the show will appear online a week after being broadcast on E4, the network confirmed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0UrWzDx via

The Papers: 'Prison cuts row' and 'baby deaths cover-up'

Almost all of Friday's papers continue to cover the story of missing terror suspect Daniel Khalife. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WySBm4R via

Mercury Music Prize: Ezra Collective become first jazz winners

They won the £25,000 for their album Where I'm Meant To Be, which is the first-ever jazz album to win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B9v6OuY via

Rishi Sunak makes 'historic' G20 visit to India

He will be the first British prime minister of Indian heritage to visit the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7QcA95h via

Two Brewers: Man arrested over alleged homophobic attack

Detectives investigating an alleged homophobic attack in south London arrest a man on suspicion of GBH. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35OXs7k via

Actor Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life for two rapes

The star of That '70s Show sat in court as the two women he raped described the impact of his crimes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qRojrD1 via

Daniel Khalife: No trace of prison escape terror suspect

Despite a nationwide manhunt and enhanced security at UK borders, there is no trace of Daniel Khalife. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lknEs9X via

Palestinians set out terms for agreeing to historic Saudi-Israeli deal

Palestinian officials push for more control of land in the occupied West Bank ahead of historic talks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wRejfXs via

The 82-year-old who plays cricket wearing an oxygen tank

Alec Steele has a terminal illness but he is determined to carry on playing cricket. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aMNqpyG via

Freddie Mercury: Queen star's piano and other items sold at Sotheby's

Thousands of personal items belonging to the late Queen frontman are sold at a Sotheby's auction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6Y4NGSC via

Trump suffers loss in second E Jean Carroll defamation case

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump is liable for defaming the writer who accused him of rape. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fs95X6a via

Experts warn RAAC concrete affects thousands of buildings

Tens of thousands of UK buildings should be safety checked because of RAAC concrete, experts warn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o1sa7uz via

Happy Valley: Sarah Lancashire wins big at National Television Awards

Ant and Dec also win best presenter for the 22nd year running but there was no prize for This Morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wb87EZ6 via

Sand dredging devastating ocean floor, UN warns

Around six billion tonnes of sand is dredged from the world's oceans every year, a new report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EYhAZme via

In Pictures: Stars hit the red carpet at National TV Awards

Famous faces of the small screen hit the red carpet in the London sunshine ahead of the ceremony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gUB2rcv via

Jill Biden: US first lady tests positive for Covid-19

She is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House says, while President Joe Biden tested negative. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xBdSoD6 via

Top Boy: Netflix crime drama bows out with a bang, say TV critics

The hit crime drama returns for a final series, with one reviewer saying it "will be sorely missed". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dOmSjyQ via

Watch: Gavin Williamson apologises over bullying

The former cabinet minister says he regrets using inappropriate language in texts sent to Wendy Morton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vO2fKyV via

Sewage: Mum says daughter got E. coli after swimming in polluted sea

Jayne Etherington said her daughter Caitlin fell ill after swimming in the sea off the Welsh coast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J7KaN48 via

Matthew Hedges: Foreign Office apology to UAE torture academic

Matthew Hedges' ordeal sparks a review into internal guidance on torture and mistreatment cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BDrs6zy via

New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming

In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GEaxfDz via

Crystal Palace: Man arrested after alleged racist abuse of Wolves player during match

A man in his 60s is arrested after allegedly racially abusing a Wolves player at Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park during Sunday's Premier League game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WNsDnUS via

Ukraine's defence minister Oleksii Reznikov dismissed

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Oleksii Reznikov, saying "new approaches" were needed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Mv0Y6Tu via

Torrential rain in Spain causes major flooding

Atletico Madrid and Seville's football match was called off as a red alert was issued in the capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R1Bz52I via

Why Henry Ford imported a Cotswold cottage to Michigan

In 1930 the billionaire picked a limestone home in Chedworth as his souvenir of England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NZ1Q4y2 via

Fukushima: China's anger at Japan is fuelled by disinformation

Scientists have backed Japan's treated waste water release, but Beijing's protest remains loud. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AVmQh2j via

Spectacular meteor streaks across night sky in Turkey

Green shafts of light from a meteor were caught on camera as it passed over the city of Erzurum. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ua0kwXD via

Port Talbot: UK offers Tata Steel £500m to fund green steel switch - report

Stephen Kinnock MP welcomed funding talks but said any plan needed the support of workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z6AeFmd via

Spanish club hope to help Mason Greenwood find 'best level'

Getafe manager Jose Bordalas says the Spanish club are going to help England forward Mason Greenwood "recover his best level" after his season-long loan move from Manchester United. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/M8me47O via

PSNI data breach: Two men arrested under the Terrorism Act

Two men in their 20s have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in connection with the accidental leak. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B2Hh5n via

Gboyega Odubanjo: Family raise £40,000 in memory of 'beloved' poet

The money will be used to create a foundation for low-income black writers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N74lXdm via

Simon Byrne: DUP submits no confidence motion in chief constable

It comes after Simon Byrne refused to resign after an emergency meeting of the Policing Board. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6PVxTmO via

The Papers: Al-Fayed dies and 'concrete chaos' at schools

The weekend's papers focus on faulty concrete in schools and the death of Mohamed Al-Fayed, aged 94. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FN5dERl via

Tharman Shanmugaratnam: Singapore picks a president who could've been much more

Voters chose Tharman Shanmugaratnam for a ceremonial role but many felt it was a waste of potential. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/niArzs4 via

Mason Greenwood transfer news: Getafe sign Manchester United forward

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood joins Spanish top-flight side Getafe on a season-long loan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nOIv3Vw via

Mohamed Al Fayed: Former Harrods owner dies at 94

The high-profile Egyptian businessman lost his son Dodi in the car crash that killed Princess Diana. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q204hzg via

Steve Lamacq to scale back BBC Radio 6 Music show

The DJ scales back his afternoon shows from five days a week to one, saying he's "a bit knackered". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fMIaP7Q via