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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/V3vHSzN via IFTTT

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/ATmKyZN via IFTTT

Javad Rouhi: Iranian protester dies in jail after avoiding death sentence

Javad Rouhi's death sentence was overturned, but he died in jail while his case was being reviewed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GgC9DFJ via IFTTT

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/t2W0TAI via IFTTT

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/4UXjH2I via IFTTT

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/MUosR6d via IFTTT

'Others jumped too, but they didn't make it'

One survivor tells of his escape, another says she was powerless with her children trapped inside. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5qFQfD8 via IFTTT

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/x3bAUuW via IFTTT

Mitch McConnell freezes for second time during press event

The 81-year-old Senate minority leader had another verbal lapse in July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vFUIA4a via IFTTT

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/4LFHZgJ via IFTTT

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/epnTDxi via IFTTT

Erling Haaland: Manchester City forward wins PFA 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/jdSCiXs via IFTTT

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/Opn4s3J via IFTTT

Covid inquiry: Emails of former Welsh NHS staff deleted

Inboxes of former staff have been wiped, potentially destroying evidence for the Covid-19 inquiry. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/4JuQZqe via IFTTT

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/cNmnevx via IFTTT

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/84mEHVr via IFTTT

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/XFhw2MD via IFTTT

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/1OL4hDx via IFTTT

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/wIr6zQ3 via IFTTT

Bears encroach on evacuated Canadian town of Yellowknife

After wildfires forced residents to leave, bears have been seen in the empty streets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XSE7wx8 via IFTTT

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/0SNTOA8 via IFTTT

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/3CBHjSe via IFTTT

Aston Villa team bus hit by brick after win at Burnley

Aston Villa's team bus is attacked following the game at Burnley, causing significant damage but no injuries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2upkd05 via IFTTT

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/hJiIC96 via IFTTT

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/kAsogjN via IFTTT

Labour rules out wealth tax if party wins next election

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves says extra money for public services must come from economic growth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R3ybGDz via IFTTT

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/yu8JMfW via IFTTT

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/pkwN8D7 via IFTTT

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/lRkixh3 via IFTTT

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/hSLtfjY via IFTTT

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/LkAEwZF via IFTTT

Nadine Dorries' resignation letter in full

The Tory MP published the eviscerating letter she wrote to Rishi Sunak. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/M34WQIN via IFTTT

Brighton & Hove Albion 1-3 West Ham United: James Ward-Prowse scores first goal for Hammers

West Ham continue their unbeaten Premier League start by stunning Brighton as James Ward-Prowse scores his first Hammers goal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SbcRwj4 via IFTTT

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/036uSkq via IFTTT

Liam Payne cancels tour dates after kidney infection

The One Direction star apologised to fans and said he had been in hospital over the past week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bacBp2F via IFTTT

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/MRQOEHv via IFTTT

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/LIkqK5b via IFTTT

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/gX2JSYQ via IFTTT

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/HEDjKTp via IFTTT

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/85xKL2g via IFTTT

GCSE English and maths resits to rise by thousands

Tens of thousands more 16-year-olds will need to retake their papers in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wqpnbva via IFTTT

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/wmWP5OQ via IFTTT

Russia plane crash: What we know so far

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is presumed dead after a plane he was meant to be on crashed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ht5LnAW via IFTTT

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/KUSALX0 via IFTTT

World Championships 2023: Britain's Josh Kerr stuns Jakob Ingebrigtsen to take gold

Britain's Josh Kerr stuns Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen to win 1500m gold at the World Championships in Budapest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RLIbqEU via IFTTT

‘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/7rYsRQe via IFTTT

Nadine Dorries should lose Tory whip - Lib Dem leader Davey

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey visits Mid Bedfordshire as voters wait for their MP to formally resign. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/9LoblsY via IFTTT

Wilko: Jobs to go as attempts to find a buyer fail

However, the company's administrator said parts of the business could still be bought. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fEu6Jj8 via IFTTT

Nadine Dorries should lose Tory whip - Lib Dem leader Davey

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey visits Mid Bedfordshire as voters wait for their MP to formally resign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9LoblsY via IFTTT

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/QmRcUyq via IFTTT

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/7FLnv5w via IFTTT

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/0LhtSWN via IFTTT

Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis

The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4iwO0bG via IFTTT

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

The Spanish football team celebrate their win as they land in Madrid airport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xm0N1OZ via IFTTT

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/ebC6yhl via IFTTT

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/BuNLgsU via IFTTT

No charges in Birmingham pub bombings reinvestigation

Prosecutors say there is insufficient evidence to bring charges over the 1974 attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T7jV6vE via IFTTT

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/d7AcqY4 via IFTTT

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/dVFKyaJ via IFTTT

Ecuador chooses president amid spike in violence

The campaign was overshadowed by a wave of shootings, including the assassination of a candidate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NPehgIE via IFTTT

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/s0Fc8Co via IFTTT

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/4y7EoK3 via IFTTT

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/0lsYIr2 via IFTTT

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/NoP0Aah via IFTTT

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/Phyo27j via IFTTT

Canada wildfires: The past 2 days in 75 seconds

As Canada's northern and western provinces battle historic wildfires, thousands have been displaced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BGT6NL5 via IFTTT

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/b4ht0mK via IFTTT

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/Lh9WD86 via IFTTT

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/kZW7VDG via IFTTT

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/9RZiUqP via IFTTT

Fine threat if banks fail to provide access to cash

The Treasury sets a maximum distance of three miles, or one mile in urban areas, to reach free cash withdrawal services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Lyj56r7 via IFTTT

Sir Michael Parkinson: Sir David Attenborough and David Beckham lead tributes

Stars who were interviewed by Sir Michael Parkinson over the years pay tribute to the "TV legend". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/48uJnRZ via IFTTT

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/Vfms0jL via IFTTT

Dog walker surprised by bear at her front door

A doorbell camera recorded a woman and her dog coming face-to-face with a bear outside her home from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/febZqyI via IFTTT

Rochdale grooming: Five men convicted of historical child sex offences

The men "committed appalling offences for their own sexual gratification" against two teenage girls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TnZirMI via IFTTT

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/sktn9Dv via IFTTT

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/vXKpq3c via IFTTT

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/CXs83me via IFTTT

Tenerife wildfires lead to evacuation of villages

Helicopters spraying water battle to contain fires that began at a nature reserve on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l0PamQj via IFTTT

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/iIztP9l via IFTTT

Clapham stabbing: New images released of homophobic attack suspect

Two men were taken to hospital after being stabbed outside a nightclub in south London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SNamwGD via IFTTT

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/0sJ1YxB via IFTTT

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/0KOiJd3 via IFTTT

Kirklees Council restricts all non-essential spending and recruitment

The cash-strapped West Yorkshire authority says the measures will help it to avoid bankruptcy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/fMF9p2H via IFTTT

Rail fares in England to rise below inflation again in 2024

Fare increases in 2024 will again be held below the rate of inflation, says government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/WTm6JZA via IFTTT

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/7oI0ZMc via IFTTT

Afghanistan 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 - UK Politics https://ift.tt/R9T4xUQ via IFTTT

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/R9T4xUQ via IFTTT

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/k2umGbW via IFTTT

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/SvcheH0 via IFTTT

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/r019SUM via IFTTT

Gay couple win damages from Italy's ruling party over ad

The far-right party has been ordered to pay damages over a photo used in an anti-surrogacy campaign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zSRackv via IFTTT

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/hV4NI6M via IFTTT

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/YBbd4NR via IFTTT

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/lp1bGvy via IFTTT

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/LHXlczo via IFTTT

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/ktcUJoC via IFTTT

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/MofEjrs via IFTTT

Ecuador murder: Fernando Villavicencio's running-mate steps in to contest election

Andrea Gonzalez replaces anti-corruption crusader shot in the head by suspected Colombian hitmen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rieg39I via IFTTT

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/hQeAabv via IFTTT

England 19-17 Wales: Owen Farrell could miss World Cup opener after 'bunker' red card

England captain Owen Farrell could miss their World Cup opener against Argentina after being sent off in their warm-up win over Wales at Twickenham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aYz5l0q via IFTTT

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/306SIPW via IFTTT

Lost homes and missing loved ones after Maui wildfires

Getting in contact with loved ones has been made difficult by poor mobile reception on the island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5pAIdiz via IFTTT

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/TS9BGD1 via IFTTT

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/Nnu6LVE via IFTTT

Theresa Villiers: Ex-environment secretary failed to declare Shell shares

Theresa Villiers apologises for failing to declare a stake in the oil firm worth over £70,000 for five years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9FA72kI via IFTTT

Theresa Villiers: Ex-environment secretary failed to declare Shell shares

Theresa Villiers apologises for failing to declare a stake in the oil firm worth over £70,000 for five years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/9FA72kI via IFTTT

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/Hcly8g9 via IFTTT

Light aircraft makes emergency landing on A40 near Cheltenham

A small aircraft landed on the central reservation of the A40 Golden Valley just before 18:00 BST. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OCEBsrl via IFTTT

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/Xr9Buap via IFTTT

Police face complaint over arrest of autistic Leeds teenager

The girl was detained in Leeds for a "homophobic public order offence", officers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oXFk5Wp via IFTTT

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/acvjF35 via IFTTT

Lizzo: Lawyers reviewing at least six new allegations against singer

Lawyers representing three of Lizzo's former dancers say they are reviewing new complaints against her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TnAyQIP via IFTTT

Fact-checking claims about asylum seekers

The Conservatives and Labour have made claims about asylum seekers - are they true? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/kKu9qzJ via IFTTT

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/71bgI24 via IFTTT

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/XSDH0xv via IFTTT

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/DfAbMcs via IFTTT

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

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/yNQekMB via IFTTT

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/elFVYrG via IFTTT

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/Jp9s4lT via IFTTT

Bibby Stockholm: First asylum seekers board housing barge in Dorset

The Home Office says "a small group" of about 20 people refused to board the Bibby Stockholm. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/XLwPS8t via IFTTT

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/mouMGbY via IFTTT

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/2gYNzAx via IFTTT

UK summer forecast: Is sunny weather ever coming before winter?

With cooler than average temperatures in July, hopes of sun and heat lie on the rest of August. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MWmrBnU via IFTTT

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/L1o3ZRp via IFTTT

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 - UK Politics https://ift.tt/L1o3ZRp via IFTTT

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/Ij2w1ex via IFTTT

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/wka1blN via IFTTT

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/7M5ZrJp via IFTTT

Netball World Cup final 2023: England 45-61 Australia - Roses miss out on historic title

England's wait for a first Netball World Cup title continues after Australia defeat the Roses to win the event for a 12th time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UDf2y0T via IFTTT

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/1ZAoDqF via IFTTT

Donald Trump social media post flagged by prosecutors in court filing

Prosecutors ask for limits on what Donald Trump is allowed to publicly say about the election fraud case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h3gTLRa via IFTTT

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://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66416101?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA via IFTTT

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/a1IX9RO via IFTTT

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/KaqkjCb via IFTTT

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/U2zVGy8 via IFTTT

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/rjfvVD5 via IFTTT

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/0ih1aI4 via IFTTT

Florida deputy jumps onto a speeding runaway boat

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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/I9ABDwC via IFTTT

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/cIEAqB6 via IFTTT

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/LHkrDaZ via IFTTT

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/fL5MgOi via IFTTT

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/pco26nT via IFTTT

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/dTGUzS1 via IFTTT

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/YqXKHzr via IFTTT

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/8WFdATu via IFTTT

Newspaper headlines: England thrash China and asylum barge 'death trap'

More sporting success in Wednesday's papers as England roar into the World Cup knockout stages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q4OsJfg via IFTTT

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/YaQKs6o via IFTTT

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/4rSdkGR via IFTTT

Tony Di Bart: The Real Thing singer sentenced for hitting PC

Antonio Di Bartolomeo, who topped the charts in 1994, is convicted of assaulting an emergency worker. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pxKFPGO via IFTTT