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Sunak welcomes foreign firms' £29.5bn 'vote of confidence'

The prime minister says foreign investors' plans to invest £29.5bn is a "huge vote of confidence". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Bb5sZnz via IFTTT

Booker Prize 2023: Ireland's Paul Lynch wins with Prophet Song

The dystopian novel depicting an Ireland slipping into totalitarianism bags the prestigious award. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6ioOWnw via IFTTT

Israel-Gaza: Four-year-old girl among released hostages

Avigail Idan, who turned four while she was held hostage by Hamas, was among nine children released. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aYUX509 via IFTTT

Ex-policeman Derek Chauvin stable after prison stabbing

The ex-police officer who murdered George Floyd in Minneapolis is reported to be in a stable condition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VaORcBl via IFTTT

Brentford 0-1 Arsenal: Kai Havertz's late header sends Arsenal top

Substitute Kai Havertz scores a late winner at Brentford to send Arsenal top of the Premier League in Mikel Arteta's 200th game in charge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KZ8BUa5 via IFTTT

Dublin stabbing: Second child discharged from hospital

Three children and a woman were injured in the incident, which was followed by intense rioting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eFofwzu via IFTTT

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers to dig by hand to rescue trapped workers

Officials in India say the rescue operation could be delayed by a further four or five days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4Wg1txu via IFTTT

France warns people off Black Friday clothes deals

The French government has launched a campaign encouraging people not to buy new clothes during festive sales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K7ra1PV via IFTTT

Dublin riot 'saw most riot police deployed in Irish state history'

Ireland's PM says about 500 people rioted after a knife attack outside a school in the city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RJyu2aE via IFTTT

What is behind Alex Salmond's new legal fight with the Scottish government?

The ex-first minister is believed to be seeking damages of up to £3m over events which go back five years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8SLpDKX via IFTTT

Dublin: Girl, 5, and woman seriously hurt in knife attack

They were among a number of people stabbed outside a school in Dublin city centre. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WwpvYqn via IFTTT

Geert Wilders' victory in Netherlands election spooks Europe

EU leaders should take note but it's too simplistic to say populists are taking over, says Katya Adler. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q3HxOSh via IFTTT

Betsi Cadwaladr health board criticised over Weetabix death

Coeliac Hazel Pearson died four days after having the cereal for breakfast at Wrexham Maelor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uKb7nal via IFTTT

Dumfries and Galloway medicinal leech find 'incredibly important'

It is the first time the medicinal leech has been found in Dumfries and Galloway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hakUHZR via IFTTT

Covid inquiry: Van-Tam family received 'unexpected' death threats

Former medical adviser tells the UK Covid inquiry he considered stepping down over safety fears. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bf5Njv via IFTTT

Laurence Fox in libel battle over Twitter row

The actor was described in court as "an intelligent racist with an agenda" as a libel trial began. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h0Zge1B via IFTTT

Nicki Minaj responds to Nigerian fan's complaint about tour venues

A fan of the rapper is overwhelmed at her responding after asking Minaj to add Nigeria to her tour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uChedG9 via IFTTT

PM defends 'severe' Just Stop Oil sentences

One activist was jailed for two years and another for three after scaling Dartford Crossing bridge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rgdRxBG via IFTTT

200 people in Italy jailed for 2,200 years over mafia links

The three-year court case illustrated the mob's broad influence over society in southern Italy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/07MZmc8 via IFTTT

Man Utd 1-3 Man City: Visitors win Manchester derby to boost WSL title hopes

Manchester City bounce back from successive defeats to beat rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford and put their Women's Super League title challenge back on track. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6FsWlLe via IFTTT

Brand quizzed by Met over sex offence allegations

Comedian Russell Brand has been questioned by the Met Police over three allegations of historical sex offences from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nOiGM65 via IFTTT

Taylor Swift appears out of breath at Rio concert

Video showed the singer gasping for air in between songs during her performance in the stifling heat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oPquFDY via IFTTT

Leonid meteor shower: When, where and how to catch a glimpse of the shooting stars

The best chance of catching a glimpse is in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kz7r85U via IFTTT

Gaza: Gillian Keegan says school protests 'unacceptable'

Hundreds of school children around the UK joined protests on Friday calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g13LEYQ via IFTTT

Charissa Thompson: NFL broadcaster apologises for saying she made up reports

Charissa Thompson faced criticism after saying she made up sideline reports early in her career. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gs630kd via IFTTT

The Beatles' hits albums denied number one (again)

The Fab Four's hopes of correcting a historic blip in their chart record are dashed by Taylor Swift. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pF48ojH via IFTTT

50 Cent fan, 64, goes viral after Birmingham gig

Rapper 50 Cent takes to social media to praise Mary Jane Farquarson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hnqc6B7 via IFTTT

Man guilty of assault in Paul Pelosi hammer attack

The man who attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer is found guilty of assault and attempted kidnapping. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DrZ0RGt via IFTTT

Historic Fury-Usyk fight to take place in February in Saudi Arabia

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will contest the undisputed heavyweight title on 17 February in Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SULybT1 via IFTTT

Chelsea could face scrutiny over alleged payments connected to former owner Roman Abramovich

Chelsea could face further scrutiny from football's authorities over reports of payments connected to the club's former owner Roman Abramovich. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o43AnYP via IFTTT

ICC Cricket World Cup highlights: Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami lead India to World Cup final

Virat Kohli hits a record-breaking century and Mohammed Shami claims 7-57 to help India book their place in the Cricket World Cup final after a 70-run victory over New Zealand in Mumbai. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xvzeRdu via IFTTT

Finland accuses Russia of aiding illegal migrant crossings

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo says Russian officials helped some asylum seekers reach the Finnish border. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B17GAwp via IFTTT

British-Palestinians ask PM for urgent meeting over Gaza

A group accuses the government of "double standards" in its handling of Palestinians in the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/wCiJM0b via IFTTT

Avon to open physical shops in the UK for the first time

The beauty brand made famous by its door-to-door sales slogan "Ding dong, Avon calling!" is changing tack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DCaVkgT via IFTTT

Man grabs Greta Thunberg's microphone after pro-Palestinian chants at climate rally

The stage invader says he "came here for a climate demonstration, not a political view". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RzsLSUP via IFTTT

London protests: Seven charged and 145 arrested as police appeals continue

Nine officers were injured and 145 arrested, most of whom police said were right-wing counter-protesters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WgysUcJ via IFTTT

Peter Nygard: Fashion mogul guilty of sex assaults

The 82-year-old is still facing a trial in Montreal and extradition to the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bEYnh7W via IFTTT

Welcome to Wrexham, Philadelphia and the Welsh language

From place names to police badges and even a St Asaph church, Pennsylvania has strong Welsh links. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n3gwyrM via IFTTT

Nottinghamshire industrial waste site engulfed in huge fire

Video shows huge flames and plumes of grey smoke rising into the sky in Newark. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sfYybXu via IFTTT

International mafia bust shows US-Italy crime links still strong

While decades of prosecutions weakened the US and Italian mafia, transatlantic relations remain strong. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CqmKf1x via IFTTT

Woodhall Spa: Fraud allegation over 1940s-themed festival

Police say the investigation is at an "early stage". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E15SDLm via IFTTT

Echidnas, snails and scary plants... species named after Sir David Attenborough

A dragonfly, carnivorous plant and plesiosaur are among some of the species bearing Sir David's name. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ixhgMGz via IFTTT

Family of Elianne Andam say they are 'broken' by her killing

Speaking to the BBC before Elianne's funeral, they said she will "forever remain in our hearts". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iGC9uVg via IFTTT

Police frontman Sting receives freedom of North Tyneside

The Police frontman says everything he has achieved in life "was dreamt up" on North Tyneside. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7Y4zMXm via IFTTT

Komfo Anokye kola tree: Ghana outrage after 300-year-old tree felled

The famous tree dates back to 17th Century Ghana and was reportedly planted by a renowned priest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HC9LgzW via IFTTT

Beyoncé's Cardiff gig crowd was scanned for paedophiles

Facial recognition was also used to search for terrorists, a police and crime commissioner says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/tBoIai3 via IFTTT

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, drives armoured vehicle

The Princess of Wales also met the her regiment's mascot, Emrys Jones, a Welsh Mountain Pony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qcMR3gE via IFTTT

Portuguese PM António Costa resigns over lithium deal probe

António Costa says he handed in his resignation during a meeting with the Portuguese president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/43AdWBY via IFTTT

Indi Gregory: Critically ill baby granted Italian citizenship

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni says she will defend Indi Gregory's life until the end. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GPwxSvL via IFTTT

Ronnie Corbett's widow, musical star Anne Hart, dies aged 90

The 90-year-old's family said she had died peacefully in the early hours of Sunday at their home in Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/isSluQb via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Military chiefs in Kyiv under pressure over deadly Russian strike

President Zelensky demands answers after Russia hits Ukrainian soldiers said to be at an award ceremony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bRQT6yg via IFTTT

British Gaza evacuees have three days to leave Egypt

The deadline means people with non-British family who need to apply for UK visas risk overstaying. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7pecEYB via IFTTT

Met Police cuts ties with adviser Attiq Malik after chant video emerges

Attiq Malik was recorded in 2021 ending a speech with the chant "from the river to the sea". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pkDgUCB via IFTTT

'We had to give up our Halifax bedroom for the Beatles'

Gail Moss recalls the night the Fab Four stayed at her family home in Halifax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BX1EvK5 via IFTTT

BBC visits scene of Bognor Regis flooding

One local man describes the damage to his home as 'catastrophic'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EsLozwn via IFTTT

Taylor Swift’s 1989 re-recording scores record-breaking UK chart debut

A re-recorded version of Swift’s 2014 pop opus more than doubles the first-week sales of the original. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VK1JOPQ via IFTTT

Luton airport fire car park to be 'fully demolished'

The airport says cars parked inside the burnt-out multi-storey "are not recoverable". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8b2dIpl via IFTTT

What could be in the 2023 King's Speech?

We take a look at the measures that might feature in the government's law-making plans for this year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/5mkyTxw via IFTTT

Four things we learned from Trump sons’ fraud trial testimony

Eric and Donald Trump Jr tried to shift blame, while their lawyers feuded with the New York judge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DfFTVPa via IFTTT

Storm Ciarán: Flooding and damage hits homes across UK

Thousands have been left without power as gusts of more than 100mph and heavy rains cause widespread destruction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wPUJ1tT via IFTTT

Sainsbury's gains ground in battle with Aldi and Lidl

The supermarket says customers who used to shop only at the discounters are now coming to Sainsbury's too. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LgFnN7Z via IFTTT

Footballer Díaz's father 'kidnapped by rebels'

Luis Manuel Díaz was seized by armed men at a petrol station on Saturday in his Colombian hometown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/50A3kRK via IFTTT

David Mackintosh trial: No comment given in police interviews

A jury is told a former MP did not know his election campaign was paid for by a property developer. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/1cN8Hyq via IFTTT

Watch: On-the-run man crashes speeding car into shop

The 31-year-old was clocked driving at 78mph in a 30mph zone before the crash in Swindon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O76Fu5W via IFTTT