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Covid inquiry: Key points from Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain evidence

Two former key advisers to Boris Johnson discuss how Downing Street worked during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/quUlWDy via

King Charles says 'no excuse' for Kenya colonial violence

King Charles addressed the "wrongdoings" of the colonial era during a banquet at the start of his state visit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ox0sjt1 via

Police issue no-travel warning in Northern Ireland due to heavy rain

An amber warning for heavy rain is in place from Monday night to Tuesday morning in Armagh, Antrim and Down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/niWCB5u via

Labour suspends MP after speech at pro-Palestinian rally

The party says comments made by Andy McDonald at the weekend were "deeply offensive". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fxKYwvc via

Bristol grandma among Just Stop Oil M25 activists spared jail

A High Court judge finds 12 people to be in contempt of an injunction, after a protest on the M25. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HaxqhCg via

Simon Case: Top official thought Johnson couldn't lead on Covid

Simon Case said the former PM changed direction"every day," in evidence heard by the Covid inquiry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Th97RH3 via

Fewer trains to run from London to Manchester

Avanti is to run a reduced service between London to Manchester on Saturdays until the end of the year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hBuiTep via

Marseille-Lyon game postponed after Lyon team coach attacked on way to match

Marseille's Ligue 1 home match with Lyon is postponed after visiting boss Fabio Grosso is injured when his team's coach is attacked on the way to the ground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uco8qx9 via

Leasehold law will be in King's Speech, says housing minister

Rachel MacLean says the bill would restore "true homeownership" but Labour says it is "thin gruel". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OKV579a via

Gaza sees heaviest night of Israeli bombardment since start of war

Hamas-run authorities say hundreds of buildings were destroyed in the past day, with 377 people killed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5z8gdm2 via

Jeremy Bowen on what increased strikes on Gaza could mean

Israel has announced it is increasing its attacks on Gaza. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JA3BgYn via

Could an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza meet its aims?

Israeli forces are expanding ground operations in Gaza, and their ultimate goal is to dismantle Hamas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/erdCqZL via

Thai cave rescue: Duangphet Phromthep killed himself at school in UK

A senior coroner tells the inquest Duangphet Phromthep's death "could not have been foreseen or prevented". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GWTsuyb via

Shakira's ex and former footballer Gerard Pique falls off stage

The Spanish World Cup winner fell at a launch event for a new footballing tournament in Mexico. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B5Rwxz6 via

Outrage as traditional Cotswold stone wall replaced with fence

Villagers are disappointed after part of a damaged stone wall was replaced with a wooden fence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1vrHO2w via

Sainsbury's recalls some own-brand chorizo over listeria concerns

The supermarket warns some packs contain the bug which can cause serious illness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FOPVndz via

Tom Emmer: Republicans pick third nominee for House Speaker

The Minnesota congressman may struggle to win votes from allies of former President Donald Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Z0mHEh via

'Super fog': At the scene of deadly 158-car pile-up near New Orleans

Video shows a trail of burnt-out cars and mangled metal caused by a "super fog" near New Orleans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wp9cuFr via

Watch: Motorway man aims 'weapon' at police

Steven Nelson aimed an object at officers who went to his aid at the side of a busy motorway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ce2KA9g via

Blockbuster trades and in-form legends: NBA 2023-24 preview

A summer of blockbuster trades, a generational talent, and the in-form stars of old - BBC Sport previews the 2023-24 NBA season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dYnVEci via

Parents have right to see sex education content, says minister

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan is explaining the idea to schools in England this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DP0RKYE via

Moment bridge brought down in controlled explosion in Germany

Explosives placed on the pillars brought down the 135m long bridge in seconds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GynaDub via

Amanda Abbington: Actress withdraws from Strictly

The Sherlock and Mr Selfridge actress missed last weekend's show for medical reasons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Yai2e9W via

The Rock urges skin tone change to wax figure in Paris museum

A wax figure unveiled in Paris appeared to present the mixed race actor with a lighter skin tone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZjNedKg via

Matt Dawson: 'England must build new era' after SA defeat

England have a platform to try and force their way back into the game's elite, but they must not squander the progress made in France says Matt Dawson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jJHtYuE via

Léopold Sédar Senghor: Senegal delays auction in France

Dakar wants to buy rings, watches and military decorations belonging to the nation's first president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IdC3tnZ via

Belfast City Council spends £150,000 on lord mayor portraits

Critics have branded the portraits a "vanity project" but the council says they help support artists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ov9aJC3 via

Sir Bobby Charlton: England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend dies

Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the key players in England's 1966 World Cup victory and a Manchester United legend, dies at the age of 86. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hdsr2EK via

Chelsea 2-2 Arsenal: Gunners rescue thrilling Premier League draw

Arsenal come from two goals down to rescue a thrilling draw at Chelsea in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a0ZHXwY via

United States Grand Prix: Max Verstappen takes sprint race pole

Red Bull's Max Verstappen makes amends for qualifying sixth for the US Grand Prix by taking pole for Saturday's sprint race in Austin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wm3LWj1 via

Moody's drops negative outlook on UK credit rating

Ratings agency says "predictability has been restored" following last year's mini-Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Uc05DRH via

Specialist doctors in England to hold pay talks with government

The BMA will ask some doctors if they want to strike over pay if no progress is made by 6 November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/65Mur0A via

Super Mario Bros game Wonder a 'notebook of chaos', critics say

The latest Nintendo adventure follows the gang through the new Flower Kingdom. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O0bNKlg via

Amazon launches humanoid robots to 'free up' staff

The US tech giant is looking at ways it can automate more of its operations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sEd4nlr via

Julia Fox: Actress says dating Kanye West had 'red flags'

The actress says she turned a blind eye because the romance was fun, but realised it was unsustainable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/afV2Tue via

FA Cup: Reforms to the English football calendar could see third and fourth round replays scrapped

Replays in the third and fourth rounds of the FA Cup and two-legged EFL Cup semi-finals are expected to be scrapped as part of reforms to the English football calendar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GdCqa5I via

Tree of the Year 2023: Wrexham's sweet chestnut wins competition

The almost 500-year-old tree has been standing since Queen Elizabeth I was on the throne. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XndTBvE via

Naga Munchetty told to 'suck it up' over extreme menstrual problems

The TV presenter, who has a condition affecting her womb, tells MPs her problems were repeatedly dismissed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AyWfxk2 via

Bear enters house and helps herself to frozen lasagne

Surveillance video shows the moment a fury burglar entered a Connecticut home looking for lunch. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oz714dw via

Ofcom online safety director suspended over anti-Israel posts

Screenshots appear to show Fadzai Madzingira describing Israel as an "apartheid state". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BKJ7Ovp via

Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith 'healing relationship'

It emerged last week the couple have been living apart since 2016, despite regularly appearing together. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e5xXGkf via

Joseph Czuba: No bail for suspect in killing of Muslim boy in Illinois

Six-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume will be laid to rest in Illinois on Monday, a day after he was fatally stabbed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V54u1BO via

Davido's twins: Afrobeats star describes having 'beautiful' babies a year after son's death

The Afrobeats megastar opens up about the aftermath of his three-year-old son's tragic death from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lf96oUr via

Rugby star Mike Phillips's Welsh praised after S4C boss sacked

"I prefer slack Welsh to slick English," says expert calling criticism of Mike Phillips embarrassing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JbNnP2t via

Poland's ruling party set to lose power - exit poll

Right-wing Law and Justice leads, the poll suggests, but may struggle to secure a third term. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Lcf89st via

London vigil for victims of Hamas attack held

Hundreds who attended call for the release of more than 100 hostages taken during the attack on Israel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ozLcDC1 via

Rugby World Cup: Wales fans' woe as Argentina win

Supporters have their say in Marseille as Wales crash out of the Rugby World Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dEYJaX1 via

Zaka: The volunteers giving dignity to Israel's dead

Zaka volunteers are used to being called to traumatic scenes, but nothing prepared them for the past week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wn6LBKg via

France raises security level after school knife attack

France is put on its highest counter-terrorism alert, following the death of a teacher stabbed at a high school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QebVCS6 via

Fines to be issued for Covid Christmas party at Tory HQ

Activists at the event held for Shaun Bailey's campaign team were invited to "jingle and mingle". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lgysK5I via

Old Man of Hoy: Climbing 'tat' to be removed from Orkney sea stack

Mountaineering Scotland wants to remove rusted bolts and rotting pegs from the Orkney sea stack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BGDIr6m via

The Papers: 'Sunak sends military' and 'Ecclestone's £400m fraud'

The UK sending help to Israel and an ex-Formula One boss pleading guilty to fraud lead Friday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/M7JeOt3 via

Keir Starmer glitter protester Yaz Ashmawi apologises

Yaz Ashmawi regrets "compromising" the Labour leader's safety but says throwing glitter was "fine". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YqloTDf via

Sycamore Gap tree cut up and removed from Hadrian's Wall site

A crane was brought in to take the trunk, which had to be cut into pieces as it weighed 3-4 tonnes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XlHxnc5 via

February warning Covid could swamp NHS, inquiry told

Prof Graham Medley said that civil servants would have been aware of those concerns at the time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pIFnkaP via

King Charles III new coin designs revealed

The entire set of circulating coins have been given a makeover to mark the new monarch and the natural world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0sEQRrJ via

The Papers: 'Royals condemn Hamas' and 'prisons are full'

The King accusing Hamas of "barbaric acts" leads Thursday's newspapers along with fears of prison overcrowding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wLaEYTX via

Ealing: Beaver family released in west London wetland

The release is part of efforts to reintroduce the species after their extinction 400 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8XGZSLc via

Liam Gallagher voices Manchester Metrolink tram announcements

His distinctive tones will be heard on Greater Manchester's Metrolink tram network. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wZ70GNc via

Man dies during baptism ceremony

The service was live streamed on the church's Facebook page, but was later removed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9qCFY6N via

Inside the deadly instant loan app scam that blackmails with nudes

At least 60 people have killed themselves in India after being extorted by a global racket. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eMhD8P6 via

King Charles to acknowledge 'painful' Kenya history on state visit

The state visit will come on the 60th anniversary of the country's independence from the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5Fgfalj via

Rugby World Cup: The quirky ways Wales fans are travelling to France

From flying in a plane that weighs less than Wales' scrum to cycling more than 1,600 miles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4gdqSw0 via

University of Edinburgh: Europe's oldest student newspaper saved

A fundraiser was set up after a crucial advertiser pulled out, threatening the paper's future in print. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/j4tvzUI via

Matty Healy defends Malaysia kiss during 1975 concert in Dallas

The 1975 frontman read a prepared speech from his phone as the Dallas crowd cheered and applauded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wd70bIt via

Luton Airport flights suspended after large car park fire

A spokesperson says access to London Luton Airport is restricted because of the blaze. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pwtq9W1 via

Easy life: Band to change name after easyJet brand legal action

The indie band make the announcement after a "whirlwind" 10 days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bhUoMKi via

Holly Willoughby: What next for This Morning after presenter's exit?

The show could go on with new presenters, or ITV may take the opportunity to shake up the schedule. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JHg3Uxl via

Yellow warning for more heavy rain in flood-hit areas

The Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for heavy rainfall across the west of Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MkilKuz via

Chuck Feeney: Entrepreneur and philanthropist dies

The Irish-American businessman's foundation donated about $570m to causes in Northern Ireland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GKJXsS3 via

Supernova festival: How massacre unfolded from verified video and social media

The footage that shows joy turning to horror at an Israeli music festival in the desert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wsjtm71 via

Did Iran support plan for attack on Israel?

A report in the Wall Street Journal claims that Iran gave the go-ahead for the attack on Israel over the weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cXWmqpT via

Kiptum shatters marathon record and moves within reach of two-hour mark

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shatters the men's marathon world record in Chicago as he beats compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gIuNnKw via

The Papers: 'US sends warships' and 'pawns of terrorists'

Monday's papers continue their coverage on Israel-Palestine in the aftermath of deadly attacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h2bi4AO via

Metro Bank strikes deal to shore up balance sheet

A £325m cash injection, as well as refinancing £600m of debt, will enable it to keep expanding, it says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bpDqNLh via

Labour's Rachel Reeves to set out plan to recover Covid fraud billions

An anti-corruption commissioner would target £7.2bn lost to fraud, the shadow chancellor will say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cTAoQnU via

Don't tilt too far towards unions, warns Peter Mandelson

The key architect of New Labour says the party needs to ensure it can attract private investment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KxYsrOq via

How Hamas carried out its shock assault on Israel

Palestinian militants launched the type of widespread surprise attack that no one thought was possible. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rhlkyjo via

Watch: How Hamas' shock attack on Israel unfolded

Watch the footage of unprecedented scenes in Israel and Gaza, verified and explained by the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7QDvTic via

Hamas attack shocks Israel, but what comes next?

Tensions had recently risen in Gaza - but this attack was unexpected on a Jewish holiday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xFzNalZ via

Amy Dowden makes Strictly Come Dancing return after cancer diagnosis

The dancer gave an update on her chemotherapy treatment, saying she is "doing really well". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IVSn0MD via

Verstappen takes third F1 world title

Red Bull's Max Verstappen clinches a third world title by finishing second in a chaotic and incident-packed sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7PdkBr9 via

Amber rain warning extended for north and east of Scotland

It now goes to 14:00 on Sunday for parts of Angus, Perth and Kinross, Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wrKGgFx via

Talks after US fighter jet shoots down armed Turkish drone in Syria

Ankara vows to continue targeting Kurdish groups but the US calls for more coordination between the Nato allies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xC5GAN4 via

Brighton murder inquiry: Police name Mustafa Momand as stabbed teen

Mustafa Momand, 17, was stabbed to death in Brighton on Thursday, prompting a murder inquiry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TQYAy3i via

Watch: Video shows moment driver loses control on motorway

Police cameras capture the moment a driver loses control of his car on the M25 at night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s3cozMh via

Surrey MP Chris Grayling to step down after cancer diagnosis

The Epsom and Ewell MP and former Transport Secretary says he will step down at the next election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5JFQD1j via

American tourist arrested for smashing Israel Museum statues

Images shared by Israeli police show the two ancient Roman sculptures lying broken on the floor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9tHgY5N via

AI facial recognition: Campaigners and MPs call for ban

AI-powered facial recognition has been used in real time by police forces and private companies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZQ8X6wT via

Prada to design Nasa's new moon suit

Art meets science as Prada designers help create the spacesuits for the 2025 moon mission. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D1UKMGA via

Russian airstrike kills 51 at a funeral in Ukraine

The attack in the Kharkiv region is described as one of the area's "bloodiest crimes". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eEHCVTq via

Blackpool nurse guilty of drugging patients for 'easy life'

Catherine Hudson gave pills to patients, including Aileen Scott, to "keep them quiet", a court is told. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uIcZzbt via

Sam Bankman-Fried: FTX crypto empire 'built on lies' - prosecutors

The former crypto billionaire is accused of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qaWZj75 via

Fireworks: Boy, eight, almost loses sight in explosion

Bradley, eight, was out playing with a friend when they picked up the firework which blew up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MnDf6Ab via

Hundreds at vigil to remember girl, 15, killed on way to school

Flowers, cards and teddies are laid at the spot where the 15-year-old was killed a week ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WY4vH0f via

Police Scotland pays out £60,000 to officers over beard ban

The four officers received a settlement from Police Scotland after they were told to shave their facial hair. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/if5ve6t via

Toddler died with 70 visible injuries, court hears

Jack Benham and Sian Hedges are accused of murdering 18-month-old Alfie Phillips during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rUYnoW3 via

Kevin McCarthy's replacement will inherit a poisoned chalice too

The House is a broken institution - Kevin McCarthy looked almost relieved when the axe finally fell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UZPTzLv via

One arrested after man 'seriously injured' in Shiney Row dog attack

Police say another man, in his 50s, has been taken to hospital with "serious injuries". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nQhAydr via

Ros Atkins on... Why Hunter Biden is in trouble

The BBC's analysis editor examines the first ever criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's child. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K1P9qTX via

Venice bus crash: At least 20 dead as vehicle plunges from bridge in Mestre

The bus crashed off an overpass in the Mestre district on the mainland, officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7wRen8D via

Controversial VAR audio of Luis Diaz's disallowed goal released

The PGMOL releases the audio recordings between the match officials for Liverpool forward Luis Diaz's disallowed goal against Tottenham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZPdbz9Q via

Pakistan police bust organ trafficking ring that took kidneys from hundreds

The alleged leader is accused of illegally harvesting kidneys from more than 300 people in Pakistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iD4YIpz via

Not all renters smoke weed or are in gangs, minister says

Rachel Maclean defends plans to strengthen renters’ rights at the Conservative Party conference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KRJt7Ux via

Cardiff Half Marathon: Runners get engaged near finish line

Anna Bearne says she had "no clue" her partner was going to propose at the Cardiff Half Marathon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GWvfTzX via

First class stamp price rises to £1.25

The price rise comes as Royal Mail seeks to cover higher delivery costs while letter numbers fall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UJpjVtz via

The Papers: 'Tories eye PM's throne' and 'Schools phones ban'

Policy announcements and political intrigue emanating from the Tory conference dominate Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DLfCOIG via

Bradley Lowery: Man charged over 'taunt' at Sheffield Wednesday match

Dale Houghton, 31, from Rotherham, will appear in court on Monday and faces a football banning order. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L1Paw9I via

Graham Linehan attacks cancel culture at Conservative conference fringe event

The comedy writer tells a free speech debate his views on gender have made it hard to find places to speak. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q9TO2wr via

Turkey strikes Kurdish rebels after Ankara blast

Turkey conducts air strikes on Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq, hours after a suicide blast hit the interior ministry in Ankara from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zC3hu4D via

Rangers: Michael Beale sacked as manager; Steven Davis takes interim charge

Michael Beale has been sacked as Rangers manager after slipping seven points behind Celtic after seven games of the season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yEmTdIh via

Sapling at Sycamore Gap removed by National Trust

Kieran Chapman says he's "devastated" a sapling he planted near the much-loved felled tree has been removed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ixbe6NM via