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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/sOY5Im2 via IFTTT

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/MhgJret via IFTTT

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/zKwH3Ji via IFTTT

Unesco recommends adding Venice to endangered list

Italian authorities are failing to protect the city from over tourism and climate change, Unesco says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WROgI9f via IFTTT

Man bought private jet with borrowed council money

Leaked documents show businessman went on a spending spree and left a council effectively bankrupt. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Q1YiS2H via IFTTT

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/VTo0PZK via IFTTT

The Ashes 2023: Stuart Broad bowls England to win over Australia

Stuart Broad ends his glittering career by bowling England to another dramatic victory in the fifth Test against Australia to leave a memorable Ashes series level at 2-2. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4dIDJ5w via IFTTT

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/uTeHw4i via IFTTT

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/HPTjaq3 via IFTTT

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/TKRIg84 via IFTTT

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/djaHxP9 via IFTTT

WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?

Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aTGB56U via IFTTT

'The cost of living started my shoplifting': Why stealing goods is on the rise

With shoplifting on the rise, we speak to some people about why they do it and others about their experiences facing it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DVrcqgE via IFTTT

Why it's getting easier to be a single mum in China

How rule changes and financial independence is helping unmarried women to keep their babies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4udbvDp via IFTTT

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/i5WBgN9 via IFTTT

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/87t9uLd via IFTTT

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/i4Aq38r via IFTTT

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/tWCuoIy via IFTTT

NatWest row: Not helpful if chairman quits over Nigel Farage, says minister

Andrew Griffith's comments come after PM Rishi Sunak refused to back Sir Howard Davies. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/lq5eJMb via IFTTT

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/pZcmLFi via IFTTT

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/s3Qo2Yc via IFTTT

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/lJQcALt via IFTTT

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/Dd78ICG via IFTTT

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/kCbHwiG via IFTTT

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/U0fwtOg via IFTTT

Aliens and UFOs bring a divided US Congress together

Witnesses testify to US lawmakers about "unidentified... phenomenon" amid calls for openness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e3bI7PD via IFTTT

Mediterranean fires: Evacuations as new blazes break out in Greece

Efforts are continuing to contain blazes in a number of Mediterranean countries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Pd2sGLQ via IFTTT

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/MDjEZSK via IFTTT

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/XlrD21e via IFTTT

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/vPXhfHS via IFTTT

Obituary: Sinéad O'Connor

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

Qin Gang: The abrupt fall from grace of China's rising star

Qin Gang disappeared from his usual duties in June, sparking speculation he may have strayed politically. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/86GilZo via IFTTT

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/snMktU2 via IFTTT

Chancellor has concerns as NatWest boss Dame Alison Rose admits 'serious error'

Dame Alison Rose admitted a "serious error" in talking about Nigel Farage's relationship with its private banking arm Coutts. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3VKFjtr via IFTTT

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/XJLAsrG via IFTTT

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/wJ9oVjd via IFTTT

Brussels bombers found guilty after long murder trial

Six of the 10 suspects are convicted of terrorist murder for the twin bombings that killed 32 people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4Tyi8St via IFTTT

Watch: BBC reporter treated to on-air dance battle

Children at a dance school in Manchester show the BBC's John Maguire their moves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8UDlmCb via IFTTT

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/e3bLT26 via IFTTT

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/Sm8oMdR via IFTTT

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/ye2Jdwr via IFTTT

Rhodes fires: View from the airport

The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri describes what it's like for people waiting at Rhodes airport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d4l9C26 via IFTTT

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/A2hHOqL via IFTTT

Harry Styles: How pop star was taught to ride a horse for video

The singer hit his stride with advice from a stunt company based in Hertfordshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fNBsjwA via IFTTT

Labour leadership sees off demand for new spending commitments

The party says it has agreed an ambitious programme without the need for new spending commitments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/kotYnGm via IFTTT

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/mlT3kXs via IFTTT

The Open: Brian Harman wins Claret Jug at Royal Liverpool by six shots

Brian Harman overcomes an early wobble to stroll serenely to his first major title with a six-shot victory at the 151st Open Championship in Hoylake. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V8YAGmv via IFTTT

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/EUwvJzk via IFTTT

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/j0cgdBS via IFTTT

Ann Clwyd: Tony Blair and Mark Drakeford pay tribute to ex MP

She represented the Cynon Valley constituency for 35 years before standing down in 2019. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/KC1Ocks via IFTTT

The Ashes 2023: Joe Root removes Marnus Labuschagne on wet fourth day of fourth Test

England dodge the rain to take the vital wicket of Marnus Labuschagne but their Ashes hopes remain in the balance going into the final day of the fourth Test against Australia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GmJXo9U via IFTTT

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/GLBk63z via IFTTT

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/vmqMck7 via IFTTT

Norfolk beach death: Owner admits trampoline safety breaches

An inflatables manager admits safety breaches following the death of Ava-May Littleboy, three. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qDTw6No via IFTTT

National Policy Forum: Labour seeks to iron out policy disagreements

The leadership will come under pressure to be more radical at a key meeting with unions and party members. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ACFdu8s via IFTTT

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/imbln1j via IFTTT

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/az6reMN via IFTTT

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/EW21x5i via IFTTT

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/jkSEzo1 via IFTTT

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/DxWGnt3 via IFTTT

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/NH1vwQA via IFTTT

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/m8BIqvK via IFTTT

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/5JPOqEu via IFTTT

Nigel Farage launches fresh attack over Coutts bank closure

The ex-UK Independence Party leader accuses the BBC of falling for "spin", saying his account was closed due to his views. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/64cXn9f via IFTTT

Keir Starmer recasts Blair model for age of insecurity

The Labour leader nods to Sir Tony Blair in a speech setting out his programme for government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Fpqh53k via IFTTT

Tupac Shakur: Police issue search warrant 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/WnSd1ou via IFTTT

Nigel Farage: Coutts document 'shows bank account shut over my views'

Nigel Farage says he obtained a copy of a report by the bank's wealth reputational risk committee. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/i9pLd3z via IFTTT

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/aWYgLtl via IFTTT

Geraint Davies: Fellow MP Charlotte Nichols makes allegation

During her first week in Parliament, Charlotte Nichols says she was warned of "sexual predators". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/fJukyIU via IFTTT

Illegal Migration Bill: Ministers overturn Lords changes

Peers will have a chance later to insist on alterations in a series of late-night votes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/4usOX6E via IFTTT

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/f8nSc4j via IFTTT

Labour outlines law to ban training AI chatbot to spread terror

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper claims current laws aren't fit for purpose to combat cyber threats. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/IsmU3dn via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin vows response after 'terrorist' attack on Crimea bridge

Moscow blames Ukraine for the incident, which killed two people, but Kyiv has not said it was responsible. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ok7ASIp via IFTTT

US military emails sent to Russian ally due to typo

Some of the emails reportedly contain sensitive information such as passwords and medical records. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JfAzcXW via IFTTT

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/WRnSMye via IFTTT

Fuel retailers urged to back government price sharing scheme

The energy secretary is asking supermarkets and petrol stations to publish prices to aid competition. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/gVyolnC via IFTTT

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/cXjlIt1 via IFTTT

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/8ecDdt3 via IFTTT

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/skS0Wnv via IFTTT

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/zja7HLu via IFTTT

Thornton Curtis deaths: Murder inquiry after man and woman found dead

Police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eCRELM4 via IFTTT

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/Mla14rH via IFTTT

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/Dfxtjgp via IFTTT

Ben Wallace to quit as defence secretary at next Cabinet reshuffle

The senior Tory will also step down as an MP at the next general election, he tells the Sunday Times. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c5B84YI via IFTTT

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/rKSUh8y via IFTTT

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/D9xnjbt via IFTTT

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/vc5GBWA via IFTTT

Bournemouth beach deaths: No police action to be taken

Sunnah Khan, 12, and Joe Abbess, 17, drowned while in the water next to the pier in May. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FlPJhnx via IFTTT

Arrest made in Long Island serial killer case

Police have been working for over a decade to solve the murders of at least 10 women in Long Island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rhFuq1b via IFTTT

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/190QLSi via IFTTT

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/paHWKBO via IFTTT

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 - UK Politics https://ift.tt/gOaTlcS via IFTTT

Excessive heat: Why this summer has been so hot

Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XO43Bgb via IFTTT

Taylor Swift tickets: Viagogo boss defends resale site

There's been anger at Eras tour tickets being resold on the secondary site for thousands of pounds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xNpgX4s via IFTTT

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/gOaTlcS via IFTTT

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/tu0XoF1 via IFTTT

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/kIDuz8g via IFTTT

How Huw Edwards allegations unfolded

Allegations and speculation about a BBC presenter's behaviour and identity had mounted for days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vnlYtTw via IFTTT

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/I4NWdjY via IFTTT

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/7CLkIG1 via IFTTT

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/mberXuA via IFTTT

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/QeCsRih via IFTTT

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/PQNHlLi via IFTTT

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/6EjraNi via IFTTT

Aretha Franklin's sons head to trial over her million-dollar estate

Five years after the Queen of Soul died without a known will, her heirs are in court over her estate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a2hc7WO via IFTTT

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/iO5QJmS via IFTTT

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/IDoe3l6 via IFTTT

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/onqWObH via IFTTT

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/z3LaZwC via IFTTT

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/nm6Xw1c via IFTTT

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/ALojfRC via IFTTT

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/LlT3gOY via IFTTT

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/TKtO1p7 via IFTTT

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/Sy6weRk via IFTTT

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/Df8JhqM via IFTTT

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/OhMsHqU via IFTTT

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/5YNdqav via IFTTT

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/Bq8Evji via IFTTT

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/0jh9VeL via IFTTT

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/4s8PlZU via IFTTT

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/RdLhKcg via IFTTT

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/infLcQV via IFTTT

OceanGate: Owner of Titan submersible suspends exploration

The firm posts a one-line statement saying it has stopped "all exploration and commercial operations". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/x4fUgPE via IFTTT

Wrong for bishops to get automatic House of Lords seat says MP

MPs argue about the role of the Church of England in Parliament's upper chamber. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/SW3frZy via IFTTT

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/ocQA49O via IFTTT

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/7JoqRL2 via IFTTT

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/6VI9m8p via IFTTT

Labour leader pledges education reforms to break class barriers

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/xQLn9z8 via IFTTT

Labour leader pledges education reforms to break class barriers

The Labour leader will say a "class ceiling" is holding back children when he outlines his education plans. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/xQLn9z8 via IFTTT

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/eQ5mNjv via IFTTT

Cambridge congestion charge cited as Tories win by-election

The Conservatives had not had a seat on Labour-run Cambridge City Council since 2012. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/CgxLN27 via IFTTT

John Berylson: Millwall owner and chairman died in car crash in Cape Cod US police confirm

Millwall owner John Berylson died after his car overturned and hit a tree in the US town of Falmouth, say police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/slVzj4i via IFTTT

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/FLAfSNZ via IFTTT

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/4WSnEbX via IFTTT

John Berylson: Millwall owner and chairman dies aged 70 in 'tragic accident'

Millwall's owner and chairman John Berylson dies at the age of 70 following a "tragic accident", the club announce. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GjdwHDJ via IFTTT

Keir Starmer's allies purging Labour left says John McDonnell

The former shadow chancellor says a "right-wing faction" has gained control of party selection processes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/OKWMJ6Y via IFTTT

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/HdLV1lz via IFTTT

Climate change: World's hottest day since records began

Monday 3 July was the warmest day yet recorded with temperatures averaging over 17C for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yBePDL8 via IFTTT

Train firms plan mass closures of ticket offices

A consultation on the proposed closure of hundreds of offices in England is set to be announced on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ClVdcM via IFTTT

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/q5va1Im via IFTTT

Migration Bill: Lords vote to keep child migrant detention limits

Peers voted to reverse a government plan to remove existing caps in the Illegal Migration Bill. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/4E5IXdi via IFTTT

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/nEvmaF4 via IFTTT

Wimbledon 2023: Lauren Davies takes best shot of day one

Watch the best shots from day one of Wimbledon, including a 'phenomenal' winner by Lauren Davies and epic rallies with Britain's Liam Broady & Harriet Dart. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7KQpvOb via IFTTT

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/U2ixMXc via IFTTT

Victoria Amelina: Ukrainian writer dies after Kramatorsk strike

Victoria Amelina, an award-winning writer, was in a pizza restaurant that was hit by a Russian missile. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IVJ5DlT via IFTTT

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/NDaoxQH via IFTTT

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/9qMKr5m via IFTTT

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/dNt1QRT via IFTTT

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/M4Qflgx via IFTTT

Watch: Mexican mayor weds crocodile in harvest ritual

The ceremony is part of an age-old ritual in which the reptile represents mother earth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YJyruoV via IFTTT

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/OBlemuD via IFTTT

Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100

The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dX1xFPu via IFTTT

France shooting: Clashes and tear gas in Marseille as chaos continues

Widespread unrest continues in France for a fifth night over killing of a teenage boy by police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4UTeWPM via IFTTT

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/t04s7d2 via IFTTT

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/oYClD57 via IFTTT

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/9zjRNKv via IFTTT

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/rtjEbNz via IFTTT