Cumbria coal mine plan 'damaging PM's reputation'
Foreign ambassadors say Boris Johnson's tacit support for the mine prompts accusations of hypocrisy. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Sunday, February 28, 2021
Lockdown: Wedding venues in Wales can reopen for ceremonies
Weddings or civil partnerships in Wales can take place from Monday but receptions are still banned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p...
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In pictures: Golden Globes stars shine without red carpet
Images from the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony split between Los Angeles and New York. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kvZr...
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Budget 2021: 'Now is not the time for tax rises', say MPs
The Treasury Committee says "now is not the time" for rises, but they may be needed in the future. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid-19: Officials hunt Brazil virus variant case in England
One of the six cases detected remains unidentified as health officials ask people to come forward. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b0...
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Prince Harry speaks about Diana in Oprah Winfrey interview clip
The duke talks about his mother's departure from the Royal Family in excerpts of an upcoming TV special. from BBC News - Home https://...
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New non-fatal strangulation law to target domestic abusers
Perpetrators will face up to five years in jail under a new law planned by the government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uIuhH6
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Study shows one-in-three children have rarely been leaving the house
Only a third of children in Bradford had sufficient exercise during the first lockdown, a study shows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid: How many people get self-isolation payments?
Figures for England and Wales suggest two-thirds of people who ask for self-isolation payments get rejected. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Waste food: What do you do with 86 tonnes of celeriac?
With hospitality closed during lockdown, charities and apps are stepping in to help cut food waste. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s...
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Sir Kazuo Ishiguro warns of young authors self-censoring out of 'fear'
Writers may be self-censoring because they don't want to be "cancelled", author Kazuo Ishiguro says. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Why this teen set up a prize-winning fake cosmetics shop
Polish teenager Krystyna Paszko's idea won an EU prize - she tells the BBC the story behind it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r...
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The midwives braving armed gangs in Colombia
A group of Afro-Colombian women use their skills to help women give birth in areas run by gangs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37UPM...
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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Virtual ceremony gets under way
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are hosting the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dUxPQF
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Yemen: The nine-year-old war-zone school teacher
Ahmed, blind since birth, stands in for teachers who don't make it in to their ruined school in Yemen. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Coronavirus: False vaccine claims debunked
Misleading claims about coronavirus vaccines have been spreading online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r4u7HY
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Kooking with a Koori: How a Sydney father's simple meals have won hearts
Aboriginal man Nathan Lyons has found unexpected fame with videos inspired by "doing it tough". from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Tips for first-time runners in lockdown
Radio 1 Newsbeat finds out what you should and shouldn't be doing as a first-time runner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dUxI7D ...
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Coronavirus and homelessness: 'I was living in the back of a transit van’
Alex has been homeless on and off for 10 years, and lost his job as lorry driver when the pandemic hit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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The Papers: 'Race to stop Brazil variant' and jabs pass 20m
Many papers report the Brazil variant being found in the UK as officials "hunt" an unidentified case. from BBC News - Home https...
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Hong Kong charges 47 activists in largest use yet of new security law
The pro-democracy figures are accused of "subversion" under the controversial security legislation. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Myanmar coup: Casualties rise as police step up crackdown
Police fire live rounds, tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse anti-coup rallies in several cities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid-19: Plan to 'get tills ringing again' and tests for pupils' families
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sy6UOH
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Exeter WW2 bomb is detonated after homes evacuated
A controlled detonation has been carried out on an unexploded World War Two bomb found in Exeter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37Pc...
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Saturday, February 27, 2021
Budget 2021: £5bn fund to help High Street recover from Covid
Grants for 700,000 firms come as Rishi Sunak warns public finances face a challenge ahead of the Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: Poldark's Richard Harrington took Deliveroo job in lockdown
Richard Harrington was "thankful to go on my bike every day" as work stopped during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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New York Governor Cuomo faces fresh claims of sexual harassment
New York's governor denies wrongdoing and orders an external inquiry after claims by a second ex-aide. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Covid-19: People aged 60 to 63 in England to get jab invites from Monday
The vaccine rollout is gaining "fresh momentum," the NHS says as the next batch of letters are sent out. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Budget 2021: The challenge facing Rishi Sunak
The BBC looks at the state of the UK economy ahead of the spring Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q1XFom
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Maids in Lebanon: 'My employer treats me like a slave'
Lucy's dream of working in the Middle East turned into a nightmare of abuse. She's not the only one. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Sam Ryder: TikTok's singing superstar
Sam Ryder on TikTok, Britney, Justin Bieber and his new solo career. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37W6ny9
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Your pictures on the theme of 'the beauty of trees'
A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kr20QE
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‘Pawstep’ Portraits: Photographing Tails of the Pandemic
"Pawstep Portraits" captures dogs with their owners, who then donate to the NHS or Lanta Animal Welfare. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Selby rail crash: 2001 disaster remembered
Twenty years on, the Selby rail crash remains the UK's worst rail disaster of the 21st century. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e...
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The challenge of being gay and an MI6 spy
Former intelligence officers describe a precarious existence in which your career could end at any moment. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler return to host the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business'
Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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LGBT+ History Month: The kiss - a seminal moment, a total accident
Neither Gus Kenworthy nor his then-boyfriend knew the cameras were rolling when they shared a seminal kiss at Pyeongchang 2018. from BBC N...
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Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s
A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u...
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Six million accidental savers 'created by Covid crisis'
Lower commuting costs, cancelled holidays and fewer meals out boost some bank accounts, a report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab
The US is the first country in the world to approve the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uDjMVB
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Covid-19: Police officers injured at Dublin anti-lockdown protest
Police say 23 people have been arrested after disorder at an anti-lockdown protest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bIsskZ
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The Papers: Sunak's 'tax raid' and 'goodnight Captain Tom'
Several of Sunday's papers carry details of the chancellor's proposals ahead of the Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r...
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Loan shark fears as fewer investigations begin during Covid crisis
Illegal money lenders have been shaming non-payers on social media during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NIkTCM
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Police boss wants cannabis trial for prisoners
The north Wales commissioner says it could cut addiction and violence, but critics reject the call. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p...
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Covid-19: Public finances facing 'challenge' and Capt Sir Tom Moore's funeral
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NNnY4m
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Captain Sir Tom Moore's funeral to be 'spectacular'
A small, family service will be held for the 100-year-old who raised almost £33m for the NHS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bNvnbW ...
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Friday, February 26, 2021
Mary Robinson 'made a big mistake' over Dubai princess
Princess Latifa Al Maktoum was previously described as "troubled" by the former Irish president. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Tiger Woods car crash: Golfer 'in good spirits' after latest treatment
The golfer received successful "follow-up procedures" following Tuesday's serious car crash in LA. from BBC News - Home http...
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Budget 2021: Mortgage guarantee to help buyers with 5% deposit
Boris Johnson says "generation rent" can become "generation buy" through new government-backed loans. from BBC News - ...
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'We salute you': A poem for Captain Sir Tom Moore
Four young performers pay tribute to the 100-year-old veteran, who raised almost £33m for NHS charities. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Hundreds of students evacuated over WW2 bomb
Royal Navy bomb disposal specialists are dealing with a 2.5m (8ft) device. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O45MDC
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Budget 2021: BBC editors on what to expect
BBC editors Faisal Islam and Simon Jack tell us what Chancellor Rishi Sunak might have in store. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e1r1...
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Golden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic
Hollywood make-up artists on their experiences of working in the time of Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uzZyw0
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Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?
Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia. from BBC News - Home https...
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Week in pictures: 20-26 February 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kzRKpl
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How TikTok is powering Duncan Laurence's Eurovision winner
Duncan Laurence won Eurovision with his song Arcade, which is now being powered by TikTok. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uE0jUT
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Mayday: How the White Helmets and James Le Mesurier got pulled into a deadly battle for truth
James Le Mesurier fell to his death in Istanbul in 2019 with a sense that Syrian and Russian disinformation had destroyed his reputation. ...
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Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'
Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kAo8s4
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Hotel quarantine: Isolation and brown paper bags
What's it like and what can you eat inside the UK's quarantine hotels? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37MW939
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Covid-19: How would an NHS vaccine passport app work?
There is growing speculation that a certificate scheme could be built into the main NHS app. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bGSvJa
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Brexit: Why Irish freight trade is avoiding Britain
Irish freight is being shipped directly to Europe to avoid Brexit bureaucracy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r09NYe
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Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon
Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Lady Gaga's dog walker Ryan Fischer to make 'full recovery'
Ryan Fischer was shot when two people attacked him and stole the US singer's two French bulldogs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak to inject £126m to boost traineeship scheme
Rishi Sunak to also launch a 'flexi-job' scheme so people can work for several firms at once. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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The Papers: Over-40s April jab and 'happy as Harry'
Saturday's papers give their view of the Duke of Sussex's candid interview with James Corden. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid-19: Queen's vaccine call and 'superhero' mum inspires family of nurses
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qYu9Rx
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Singapore: Briton jailed for breaking strict quarantine
Nigel Skea, 52, was jailed and fined for breaking hotel quarantine to meet his fiancée on another floor. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Manchester attack: Government moves forward with 'Martyn's Law'
A consultation begins into new anti-terror legislation in memory of Manchester bomb victim Martyn Hett. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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MPs investigate ditching smart motorways
A coroner says the roads - where hard shoulders become lanes at busy times - create a death "risk". from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Alex Salmond to face Holyrood inquiry amid conspiracy claims
The former first minister is to appear before the inquiry into the government's mishandling of harassment complaints. from BBC News - ...
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Biden approves US airstrike on Iran-backed militias in Syria
The Pentagon said the strike on Syria was in response to an attack on US and coalition personnel in Iraq. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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'We couldn’t afford IVF so we risked finding a sperm donor on Facebook'
The high cost of fertility treatment leads some to find donors on social media, even though it's risky and could be illegal. from BBC ...
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MLM schemes in the UK: The 'cult-like' beauty businesses in your DMs
Newsbeat hears from young women about their experiences working for multi-level marketing companies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Budget 2021: 'My £20 is a lifeline - don't take it away'
A benefits top-up to help the poor survive lockdown is due to end - unless it is extended at the Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Vintage technology: 'It sounds so much cleaner'
Why do people like to use ancient personal organisers and music players? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bDZEKq
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Analysis: Can Asia help Myanmar find a way out of coup crisis?
While Western sanctions may not help, China and South East Asia's influence may have some sway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b...
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Shamima Begum: Supreme Court to rule on her fate
Five justices will decide later whether the runaway schoolgirl should be allowed back into the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZU...
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National Trust to plant blossom trees around UK
The National Trust is planning to plant dozens of blossoming trees at different sites around the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Mr Potato Head to lose "Mr" title in gender-neutral rebrand
The toy's maker, Hasbro, says it will drop the "Mr" to "promote gender equality and inclusion". from BBC News - Ho...
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Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads
Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Why Greenpeace is dropping huge boulders into the sea
Fishing community leaders say Greenpeace's action is dangerous and illegal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uAhFli
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Cornelia Connelly: Plan to move nun's remains to US abandoned
The tomb of sainthood candidate Mother Cornelia Connelly will stay at the girls' school she founded. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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NHS nurse who inspired four of her children to be nurses
A nurse who died with Covid-19 inspired nearly her entire family to join the NHS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dOF4K6
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Young vulnerable people receive vaccine
Nearly 200,000 extremely clinically vulnerable young people have been offered their vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MwVeMU
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K-pop superstars Blackpink in climate change message
K-pop superstars Blackpink have emerged as the latest force in the global fight against climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Salmond and Sturgeon: How the best of political double acts fell apart
The enviable political double act which ran Scotland for a decade is long gone. So, what went wrong? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Jamal Khashoggi: Biden raises human rights in call with Saudi king
The murder of exiled Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018 still overshadows US-Saudi relations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b...
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The Papers: 'Do one's duty' as Queen makes 'vaccine plea'
The Queen features on many of the front pages after urging people to get the coronavirus vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qZO...
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Hit TV show Frasier to be revived after 20 years
Kelsey Grammer, who played Frasier Crane, will return but it is not known if other cast members will too. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Insulate homes better or miss carbon targets, ministers told
The UK will never hit its carbon reduction targets unless a grant scheme is rescued, a watchdog says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Australia passes law to make Google and Facebook pay for news
The world-first law is designed to make the tech giants pay news publishers for content. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZQQHYo
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Man Utd & England striker Marcus Rashford receives prestigious Gold Blue Peter badge
Watch the moment Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford is awarded the prestigious Gold Blue Peter badge for his work in maki...
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Covid-19: A-level and GCSE results to be decided by teachers
A combination of mock exams, coursework and essays will be used to decide grades in England this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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How 30,000 elephant 'selfies' will help in conservation
Researchers are developing new technology to help reduce human-elephant conflicts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZKkrGu
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Government urged to ensure convicted sex offenders cannot work as tutors
There has been an increase in private tuition during the pandemic but concerns remain about the checks in place. from BBC News - Home http...
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Covid: Half with cancer signs didn't contact GP in first wave
Symptoms left unchecked included lumps, changes to moles and coughing up blood, a survey finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37LMrO...
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Ikea aims to launch delayed 'Buy Back' scheme in UK
UK consumers will soon be able to sell back used items with the aim of reducing waste. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qYLeuU
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The colourful fridges popping up on American streets
Local communities in the US have come up with a novel way to help feed those going hungry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZLgP7h
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Inside a domestic violence call centre
Calls to a major domestic violence charity increased by more than 50 per cent during the pandemic in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Mother and son become tap-dance lockdown sensation
Lizzi Gee and her eight-year-old son Rufus say tap routines are one positive to come out of lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Kenya: A sustainable solution to locust swarms?
An NGO is training and paying communities in Kenya to catch locusts, so they can be turned into animal feed. from BBC News - Home https://...
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The disabled influencers making their mark on social media
Brands are starting to embrace social media influencers with disabilities to target the "purple pound". from BBC News - Home htt...
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Brazilian Amazon: Juma descendants of 'last warrior' vow to carry on legacy
After the death of the last male member of an indigenous group, his grandchildren take an unusual step. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Biden's Covid stimulus plan: It costs $2tn but what's in it?
Democrats are working on a massive package of measures to help the US through the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3utHJP5
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Budget 2021: 'If I have to pay £13,000, it will destroy my shop'
Struggling shops warn they may have to shut if business rates are brought back at the Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dWlyeL ...
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Looming battle for Yemen's Marib city risks humanitarian disaster
A rebel attack on the government's northern stronghold of Marib threatens mass displacement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qTZd...
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Have Australians fallen out of love with Sydney and Melbourne?
Figures show Australians are moving out of the large cities in search of a better quality of life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sk...
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UK 4G smartphone owners may be due £480m pay-out
Some 29 million people in the UK could be entitled to up to £30 back on Apple or Samsung smartphones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Marcus Rashford interview nets BBC scoop of the year at RTS awards
The England striker spoke about growing up in poverty as he campaigned for free school meals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PdeOPj ...
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GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily
Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P0y...
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The Papers: Teachers get 'sweeping powers' and Sunak's 'giveaway'
The papers focus on new rules to be announced later which will let teachers decide exam grades in England. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Heathrow in £2bn loss as Covid 'devastates' air travel
Passenger numbers in 2020 dropped to levels last seen in the 1970s, the UK's largest airport says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid-19: Summer school for some pupils in England, and Ireland extends restrictions
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qO5240
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Neil Lennon: Celtic manager resigns with side 18 points adrift of Rangers
Celtic manager Neil Lennon resigns with his side 18 points adrift of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Apple buys a company every three to four weeks
The technology giant has bought around 100 companies in six years, chief executive Tim Cook has revealed. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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China court orders man to pay wife for housework in landmark case
The landmark case has sparked debate as it shines a spotlight on housewives' unpaid labour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NrsBk...
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IVF: How one single man hopes to become a father
Stephen Dyer says he will "do anything" to become a parent - including a bill of up to £40,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Biden holds first foreign meeting with Canada's Justin Trudeau
"US leadership has been sorely missed over the past years," the Canadian prime minister said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Walker Swamp: The mission to restore an Australian wetland
Walker Swamp had been destroyed by 150 years of farming - now it is replenished and welcoming life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37...
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Sardar Patel Gujarat stadium: The world's largest cricket stadium to host India-England Test
India's Motera stadium gives an unobstructed view of the pitch to 110,000 spectators. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aMPCXU
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Senegal's teenage jockey races to fame
Fallou Diop won the country's top racing prize when he was just 17. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ktzQop
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Priyanka Dewan: The roller-skating star who beat disability stigma
Since taking up skating at the age of eight, Priyanka Dewan has become an international champion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bv4...
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The Simpsons creator Matt Groening on equality, memes and monorails
BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat sits down for a Zoom chat with Matt Groening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37IjLpr
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Tiger Woods: Proud champion who bounced back
The man considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time has overcome many challenges in his career. from BBC News - Home https://...
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CEO Secrets: 'My billion pound company has no HR department'
Greg Jackson, founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, explains why he doesn't need a human resources team. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid: English secondary summer schools part of catch-up plan
A total of £720m will help ensure "no child is left behind" due to the pandemic, Boris Johnson says. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Rape social media posts: How speaking out got twin sisters sued
Twins Verity and Lucy were taken to court after speaking out on social media, naming their alleged abuser. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Fashion designer Alexander Wang accused of sexual assault
More allegations against the US designer emerge as a student speaks to BBC News. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pORfZJ
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Victims' law call amid falling confidence in criminal justice
The victims' commissioner for England and Wales says victims have for too long been treated like bystanders. from BBC News - Home http...
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Johnson has LGBT+ 'blind spot', says peer
The UK's first openly gay cabinet minister, Lord Smith, urges the PM to diversify his top team. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b...
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Women to trial 'do-it-at-home' smear tests for NHS
The swab checks can help spot early signs of cervical cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZKw0h6
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Women boardroom roles make 'dramatic' jump in five years
Boards of big companies have 50% more women present than in 2015, a government review has found. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dNRr...
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Daniel Prude: No charges for US officers over 'spit-hood' death
Officers in New York were filmed using a hood to restrain Daniel Prude until he stopped breathing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZI...
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The Papers: 'Faster path to freedom' and stamp duty 'to be extended'
Wednesday's front pages continue to focus on how the UK will emerge from lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZJhB4B
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Father's plea after 10-year-old son told to hotel quarantine
Sami Caraballo, who lives in Finland with his mother, has to isolate before he is allowed to visit his father. from BBC News - Home https:...
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The Simpsons: Kevin Michael Richardson replaces Harry Shearer as Dr Hibbert
The show has said white cast members will stop portraying characters from other ethnic backgrounds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d...
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MWC Shanghai: Gadget companies gather for rare pandemic tech expo
New products include a phone that fully charges in 20 minutes and an under-screen selfie camera. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bwVt...
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Lockdown exit plan: 'Why we can't wait to get back on the pitch'
With outdoor sport hopefully set to resume in March, Newsbeat hears about the importance of playing football. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Covid-19: PM 'optimistic' restrictions can end by 21 June
There will be a review into vaccine passports but there are "complex issues," says Boris Johnson. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Crown Office raises 'concerns' over Alex Salmond papers
The documents were published ahead of the former first minister giving evidence to a Holyrood inquiry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Earl of Strathmore jailed for sex attack at Glamis Castle home
The Earl of Strathmore attacked a woman in her room during an event he was hosting at Glamis Castle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid-19: Everyone must 'play their part', and travel bookings surge
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aIYLRf
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Covid in Scotland: Plan to ease lockdown restrictions to be unveiled
The easing of restrictions in Scotland will be "driven by data rather than by hard and fast dates". from BBC News - Home https:/...
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UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%
The rate of unemployment in the UK rose 5.1% in the three months to December, figures show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZI1dRO
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Monday, February 22, 2021
Lockdown: Boris Johnson defends 'cautious' reopening in England
Restrictions could be fully eased by 21 June under Boris Johnson's roadmap - if all goes to plan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Boeing 777: Signs of 'metal fatigue' found on Denver plane engine
The aircraft had to make an emergency landing after its engine failed, scattering debris over homes below. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Clubhouse confirms data spillage of its audio streams
A user has been banned for streaming audio from multiple Clubhouse chatrooms onto their website. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dJA5...
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Facebook to restore news pages in Australia
Facebook will reverse a decision to block access to news content, Australia's government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aH...
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El Chapo's wife Emma Coronel Aispuro arrested in US over 'drug trafficking'
Emma Coronel Aispuro's arrest comes two years after her husband was convicted in the US over his cartel. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Alex Salmond alleges 'malicious' attempt to damage him
In a written submission to Holyrood the former first minister names people he claims attempted to damage his reputation. from BBC News - H...
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Gender-reveal device explosion kills father-to-be
Christopher Pekny was making a device to be used at his child's gender-reveal party, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Jeep pushed to retire Cherokee name from SUVs
The chief of the Cherokee Nation says 'it's time' for corporations to stop using native American names. from BBC News - Home h...
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Schools reopening: How at risk are children?
BBC's Health reporter Laura Foster explains what we know currently about how children are affected by the virus. from BBC News - Home ...
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Extinction: Freshwater fish in 'catastrophic' decline
Numbers are plunging due to pollution, unsustainable fishing and the draining of rivers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aFQsFX
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Keir Starmer urges government to buy more food from British farmers
Sir Keir Starmer will be the first Labour leader to address the farmers' union since 2008. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZEg6EC...
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Sri Lanka human rights: UK seeks new UN resolution on abuses
The resolution calls for human rights abusers in the bloody civil war to be held to account. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pSG4PL
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Canada's parliament declares China's treatment of Uighurs 'genocide'
Canada is just the second country after the US to recognise China's actions in Xinjiang as genocide. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid-19: PM to announce lockdown exit plan, and Scottish and Welsh schools start to reopen
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3shbWz6
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Sunday, February 21, 2021
China 'Sexy tea' shop apologises for calling women 'bargains'
The popular beverage chain had previously sold tea bags with the phrase "Master I want you". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Bitcoin keeps hitting new highs after Tesla backing
Having broken through the $50,000 level last week the cryptocurrency has extended its rally this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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United Airlines grounds planes after engine failure
The airline stops flying 24 planes after an engine burst into flames soon after take-off from Denver. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Afghanistan's Ghani sees 'window of opportunity' for peace process
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Ashraf Ghani discusses the "hard decision" on war and peace. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Myanmar coup: Military leaders must release Aung San Suu Kyi - Raab
The military must respect the wishes of Myanmar's people, the foreign secretary will tell the UN. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Over-The-Rhine: Is this a model for urban renewal or a warning sign?
In Cincinnati's Over-The-Rhine neighbourhood, does urban revitalisation come at a cost? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dAiMvu
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Covid: Australian Open fans criticised for 'booing vaccine'
A crowd's booing of a reference to Covid-19 vaccines is "disgusting", Australia's deputy PM says. from BBC News - Home h...
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Covid: Catch-up narrative putting 'huge pressure' on children, psychologists say
The British Psychological Society warns against reinforcing the notion that school pupils are "behind". from BBC News - Home htt...
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More than half of UK employers planning to recruit staff
The number of firms planning to make staff redundant in the first quarter of 2021 is also falling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aC...
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Fly-tipping: Licensing system failing to stop dumping, Panorama finds
A BBC Panorama investigation finds licensed firms involved in the dumping of rubbish. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k9zu61
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'They wanted to jail a banker - I was that banker'
Tom Hayes, jailed for rigging interest rates, tells the BBC fresh evidence will show his conviction was unsafe. from BBC News - Home https...
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Edvard Munch wrote 'madman' Scream graffiti on painting, scans show
The words "Can only have been painted by a madman" are written in the corner of the famous painting. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid and PTSD: Dispelling misconceptions on those who may have it and why
Lifting the lid on common misconceptions, a mother and former Facebook moderator share their experience with post traumatic stress disorder....
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The Walking Dead cast on the final season of a global hit
The Walking Dead is back for a new season - but it's also the show's last. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MhTlUc
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Divya Kakran: 'I became famous for wrestling boys'
Divya Kakran, a young Indian wrestler, dreams of making history at the Olympics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZFHAK0
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The video call apps linking home workers with strangers
A number of tech firms are connecting people working from home with strangers via video calls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3si9Qz0...
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Mask force: London's five centuries of face coverings
Not a new normal: A brief history of five centuries of face masks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pDWJGp
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Africa's data gap: Measuring the cost of not counting the dead
Just eight countries in Africa have adequate death registration systems, a BBC investigation finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u...
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'Coins can inspire people to look into the past'
BBC News website readers share their old coin collections and the stories behind them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kdwo10
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Spurs have problems 'I cannot resolve' but are not in crisis - Mourinho
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho says Spurs "have problems I cannot resolve" but insists they are not in crisis after losing to Wes...
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Covid-19: PM to unveil 'cautious' plan to lift England's lockdown
All schools are expected to reopen on 8 March, with some outdoor socialising allowed from 29 March. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N...
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The Papers: 'March to freedom' and 'return to the great outdoors'
Monday's papers are dominated by the expected contents of the PM's road map out of lockdown in England. from BBC News - Home https...
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Cambridge moonflower: Time-lapse video captures 'UK first'
See the bloom of an Amazonian moonflower that captured interest from around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bwmbc6
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Ruthless Djokovic wins ninth Australian Open and 18th Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic continues his dominance of the Australian Open by overwhelming Daniil Medvedev to win a record-extending ninth men's titl...
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'I gave him a ring to see if he was interested' - England coach Jones on Wales' Rees-Zammit
Eddie Jones admits he was always going to struggle to convince Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit to play for England. from BBC News - Home http...
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Lewis wins with explosive KO and Briton Aspinall secures biggest victory of his career
Underdog Derrick Lewis wins at UFC Fight Night 185 in Las Vegas while Briton Tom Aspinall claims his biggest career success. from BBC News...
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Covid-19: PM's new vaccine target, and the special effects livening up lockdown
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qF4qxt
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Saturday, February 20, 2021
Child heart transplants: Record year for new-style operations
A novel approach is cutting waiting lists and helping children like Freya get organ transplants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NrDS...
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Teens arrested after car stolen with two young children inside
The "distraught" father of the boys, aged two and four, said the vehicle was taken from his driveway. from BBC News - Home https...
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Israel eases restrictions following vaccine success
Shops, libraries and museums will now be open to the public, following easing of Covid rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uc2I8S ...
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Australian PM is vaccinated as rollout begins
Scott Morrison received the Pfizer vaccine as Australia begins its nationwide inoculation programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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RAF sonic boom: Ministry of Defence receives TV and window damage claims
Homes were shaken across eastern England after RAF Typhoons were launched to intercept a plane. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3boHvQ...
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Covid-19: Fewest firms planning job cuts since pandemic began
The figures suggest the decision to extend the furlough scheme has helped to prevent wider job losses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Lockdown review: What are the risks of schools, pubs and shops reopening?
Lockdown could slowly be lifted soon but what are the risks associated with relaxing certain restrictions? from BBC News - Home https://if...
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The homemade special effects livening up lockdown
Peter Quinn moved from Northern Ireland to America to work in the VFX industry over a decade ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NKd...
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May Willis: 'I'm almost 111 and make the most of what I've got'
May Willis, from Bexhill, credits her long life to no smoking, no alcohol - and lots of chocolate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k8...
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Pablo Hasel: Luxury stores looted and vehicles ablaze in Barcelona protests
The arrest of the Catalan rapper has ignited a debate over freedom of speech in Spain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3duKbP9
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Covid: 'Each one of these people mattered'
Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg is using art to show the "depth and breadth" of Covid's US death toll. from BBC News - Home http...
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Don't ask me which vaccine is best, please
Dr John Wright says he's often asked which vaccine is best, but the answer is it's too early to say. from BBC News - Home https://...
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How Trump offered Kim a ride on Air Force One
A new BBC series shows how threats of nuclear war against North Korea gave way to a Trump-Kim bromance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Singapore vending machines now dispense salmon, crab and even cacti
The city state has a dizzying array of vending machines, dispensing everything from cacti to pizza. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z...
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How European businesses are adapting to Brexit
Companies doing business between Europe and the UK talk to the BBC about the impact of the new rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid-19: Which countries in Africa are administering vaccines?
Some African nations have just begun vaccination programmes, but many have yet to start. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pzTekd
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The Papers: Jabs ‘for all adults’ by July and ‘free by summer’
Sunday’s papers are dominated by Boris Johnson’s pledge to offer every UK adult a vaccine by 31 July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Are streaming algorithms really damaging film?
Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qDFk...
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Flood warnings in Wales follow 'persistent rain' alert
More than 20 flood warnings are in place, as well as a Met Office amber alert for heavy rain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pEOGsZ ...
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Covid-19: Care home visitors and ambulance delay 'victims'
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pCE3a6
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Friday, February 19, 2021
Covid-19: UK should send vaccines to poorer nations now - WTO chief
The head of the World Trade Organization says it is in richer countries' interest to share vaccines. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Alaska woman attacked by bear while using toilet
Shannon Stevens was shocked to find there was a bear behind when she used an outhouse in Alaska. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s7Fe...
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Covid: Confusion over gestational diabetes advice
Some women who've had the condition have been told to shield while others have not. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ufvipZ
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Texas weather: President Biden to declare major disaster
As electricity slowly returns to Texas, many residents still do not have access to running water. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZCX...
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Margaret Mitchell: Google fires AI ethics founder
She is the second senior figure to leave the online giant's ethics unit over the past few months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid-19: Care home residents in England to be allowed one regular visitor
Matt Hancock says the 8 March rule change is a "first step to getting back to where we want to be". from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Ambulance delays led to 'secondary Covid victims'
Waiting times outside some hospitals increased over Christmas, with a knock-on effect for 999 call-outs from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid and diabetes: My story
While it's known that diabetics are more at risk of suffering severe cases of Covid-19 - new evidence suggests the virus could actually ...
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HSBC fraud helpline's 20-hour wait 'disgraceful'
The daughter of a fraud victim says it took hours to speak to staff after thousands were stolen from her father's bank account. from B...
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Holidays: Travel industry begs for 'route out of crisis'
Industry figures have urged the prime minister to provide a "roadmap" to get people travelling again. from BBC News - Home https...
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Are migrants being influenced to enter the EU by vlogs?
Stephanie Hegarty meets the people sharing their story of trying to illegally enter the EU on social media. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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What the latest No 10 exit means for the Union
The PM is looking for his third head of the Union unit in as many weeks after Oliver Lewis resigned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid-19 lockdown: Britain's 'plague village'
Almost a year since the start of the pandemic, how have Eyam residents been coping? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uiJbn8
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The petrol that was poisoning children
How a successful campaign led to the banning of lead in petrol in the UK from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aBsPhV
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Week in pictures: 13-19 February 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bmnTfY
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Coronavirus: What Europeans have learned from a year of pandemic
Since the first case in northern Italy a year ago the lives of Europeans have been changed forever. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k...
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Facebook in Australia: What happened after news was blocked?
The removal of news sites has led to concerns about the spread of disinformation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pzjStz
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Disability and dating: 'I didn’t know what bisexual was'
People with learning difficulties are often overlooked when it comes to sex education. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qEsbWf
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Future generations bill sounds 'namby pamby' but it's start, says Lord Bird
The man behind the magazine wants a new law to protect future generations - but is anyone listening? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Algeria's protests are back and the president is worried
The Hirak movement marks its second anniversary with hopes of a rebirth despite appeasement efforts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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The Papers: Sussexes lose royal roles, and lockdown exit plan
The announcement that Harry and Meghan will not return as working royals dominate Saturday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid-19: UK's surplus vaccine pledge and two million 'not given flight refunds'
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NjJde2
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UK government borrowing hits highest January level since records began
It is the first time in 10 years that more have been borrowed than collected as tax and other income. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Myanmar coup: Woman shot during anti-coup protests dies
Mya Thwe Thwe Khaing, 20, is the first protester to die since the 1 February coup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bie3f8
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Iran nuclear deal: US agrees to join talks 'at critical moment'
The US says it is prepared to meet Iran to salvage a 2015 deal to limit its nuclear programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bnRLsa...
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What does Princess Latifa case mean for British sport?
The accusations against Dubai's ruler leaves British horse racing facing some uncomfortable questions. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Texas storm: ‘He’s 92 so we wrapped him tight like a mummy’
Like so many desperate Texans, Henry is struggling to stay warm without power. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37rsD2S
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Brazil: Can you vaccinate a whole town against Covid?
Scientists are vaccinating the entire adult population of a town in Brazil against Covid-19, to see if it helps bring life back to normal. ...
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Black lawyer was told ‘people like you don’t become barristers’
Figures show around 3.2% of members of the Bar are from black and ethnic backgrounds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZAAJS5
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Climate Change: How much did it cost the US economy in 2020?
Last year saw a record numbers of extreme weather events costing billions of dollars in damages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qzQj...
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The dentist who helped a koala to walk
Jon Doulman built a unique prosthetic after hearing about Triumph, a koala born without a foot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bk17o...
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Cancel culture: Have any two words become more weaponised?
What do a series of recent controversies tell us about the politics around "cancel culture"? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Now Norway is offering drug-free treatment to people with psychosis
People with psychosis are usually given powerful medication - in Norway they can now choose to go drug-free. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Iran nuclear deal: Clock ticks as rivals square up
A looming election could bury any chance of saving the deal, while Iran and the US play tough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u9D6tj...
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France's elite forced to confront sexual abuse scandals
Revelations about sexual assaults and incest hit the reputation of France's intellectual elite. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d...
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Foot-and-mouth outbreak's parallels with Covid pandemic
Twenty years on from the start of the foot-and-mouth crisis, the Covid parallels appear stark. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dyWCcG...
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The search widens for hot rocks that provide power
Geothermal power projects have seen a surge of investment as countries encourage renewable energy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ud...
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Wales plans wider school return from 15 March
All primary schools could reopen fully if Covid cases continue to fall, under Welsh Government plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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UK to launch 'high risk' science agency
The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says. from BBC News - Home https...
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Covid: Health workers appeal to PM for better personal protection
In a letter, 20 organisations say measures to tackle airborne spread of coronavirus are "inadequate". from BBC News - Home https...
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Covid: Unblock logjam for new laws, senior MPs urge ministers
Commons select committee chiefs want laws held up during the pandemic to be put back on the agenda. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a...
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'We can't get a refund for our £980 flights'
Holidaymakers prevented from flying by travel restrictions or lockdowns may not be entitled to a refund. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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No Covid variants found on London Tubes, buses and stations
This does not mean none is circulating or commuters can let down their guard, the researchers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2M9...
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The papers: 'Perseverance pays off' and 'foreign holiday hope'
Friday's papers carry images from Mars and report new data showing the early impact of vaccines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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'Roaring Kitty' GameStop investor hit with lawsuit
Keith Gill is being sued over claims he duped fellow investors into buying its shares last month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3auT...
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Covid-19: Late Christmas decorations 'light up lockdown'
Christmas lights and trees are left up late to raise spirits during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NCVBW6
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Long Covid: MPs call for compensation for keyworkers
The condition should be classed as an occupational disease, MPs say in a letter to Boris Johnson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37oE...
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Prince Philip spends second night in hospital
The 99-year-old duke is said to be in "good spirits" at London's King Edward VII Hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Demi Lovato 'had three strokes and a heart attack' after 2018 overdose
In a new documentary, the singer reveals she was minutes from death after her overdose in 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ppY83...
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Commercial TV channels unite to screen Covid vaccine myth-busting video
The celebrity-led film will urge people from ethnic minority communities to have the Covid jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s3fwf...
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Strong decline in coronavirus across England since January, React study shows
Study finds infections fell by two-thirds - and more in London - but warns virus levels remain high. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Texas weather: Deaths mount as winter storm leaves millions without power
At least 21 people have died while many more are struggling with power cuts and frigid conditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bb...
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Covid shows need for bigger government role, says Starmer
The Labour Party leader will say there can be "no return to business as usual" after the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid: Phase out furlough gradually, chancellor urged
The government employee support scheme needs to be wound down gently, think tank says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3buV0OT
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How Afghanistan police train for Taliban attacks and suicide bombers
Police in Afghanistan are training to deal with militant attacks amid Taliban threats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3beZdWG
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Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different
Nasa's Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid: How work life changed for a home-schooler and a supermarket manager
How the pandemic has changed work life for a home-schooling parent and a supermarket manager. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k0qi3D ...
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas locked down in London
Speaking as her autobiography is published, the actress talks about lockdown in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s8z5DL
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Brexit charges: Why is my online shopping more expensive?
Some UK customers have been hit by extra charges since Brexit but why? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dn0pK5
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Covid and suicide: Japan's rise a warning to the world?
For the first time in 11 years, suicide among women has gone up, and the pandemic is playing a part. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Australia news code: What’s this row with Facebook and Google all about?
A law that would force tech firms to pay for news is being closely watched globally. We explain why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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'Clothes should float in and out of our lives'
The companies that are adopting a "circular economy" model to doing business. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s0S5nu
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Texas weather: Are frozen wind turbines to blame for power cuts?
Frozen wind turbines are being blamed for power failures - but problems with fossils fuels are a bigger issue. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Archie Brennan: Discover why Prue Leith loved this little known artist's work
The Bake Off judge loved his work and he had famous friends so why is he not more celebrated? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rZPE4H ...
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Omegle: Children expose themselves on video chat site
Omegle links up random people for virtual video and text chats, and claims to be moderated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37qJLWp
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Trustpilot removed 2.2 million bogus reviews in 2020
The review website publishes its first transparency report as its own sector comes under scrutiny. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3au...
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The Papers: '£4,500 to get Covid' and 'parents test children'
Thursday's papers report the Duke of Edinburgh's admission to hospital, and new rapid school tests. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Covid-19: Plea to put 'Generation Covid' centre stage, and why you may be feeling numb
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37oitzP
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Inflation: Cost of living up in January amid coronavirus curbs
Prices rose by 0.7% in the 12 months to January in the UK, up from 0.6% to December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LY6AsZ
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Blickling Hall: Wasps deployed to protect mansion from moths
Pests and moulds are thriving at historic properties in lockdown, the National Trust says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qtodQm
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Captain Sir Tom Moore: 'An unimaginable legacy', family says
The 100-year-old who raised millions for NHS charities wanted to keep going, his daughter says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rUsZX...
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Princess Latifa: UN to question UAE about Dubai ruler's daughter
The UN is analysing videos in which the daughter of Dubai's ruler says she fears for her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bb...
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's wife makes first appearance in a year
Ri Sol-ju joined her husband at a concert on Tuesday to mark the birthday of his late father. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jTaQGK ...
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China overtakes US as EU's biggest trading partner
China's demand for cars and luxury goods from Europe bounced back in 2020 as its economy recovered. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid: Make children priority after pandemic, Anne Longfield says
England's children's commissioner calls on Boris Johnson to put them "centre stage" of his plans. from BBC News - Home h...
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Hospital waiting list 'may double to 10m by April'
There could be a surge in demand from delayed referrals and delays to treatment, a think tank warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid: Trials test the efficacy of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on children
Some 300 volunteers will take part in the first coronavirus vaccination trial on children and young adults. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Climate change: Don't raid home insulation scheme, MPs urge ministers
The government hopes to claw back money from a £1.5bn fund to promote home insulation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nz0D5Y
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Princess Latifa: Jailed in Dubai by my father
Princess Latifa disappeared in 2018, but managed to send secret messages to her friends. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3djONrf
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Mars landings that did (and didn't) go to plan
With two missions to land on Mars in 2021, Laura Foster looks back at the previous 17 attempts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zn2ey...
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‘People are starting to see light at the end of the tunnel’
Doctors in Wales describe the pressure to help patients who’ve suffered delayed treatment during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid: How will we know if the vaccine is working?
Deaths are falling faster for the over-80s - but does that mean the vaccine is working? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ptixof
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Covid-19: Losing both parents to coronavirus
BBC reporter Cathy Killick shares her experience after both of her parents died within weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u797Co ...
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Nodeep Kaur: The jailed activist Meena Harris tweeted about
Who is Nodeep Kaur, the young woman whose arrest has caused global outrage? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3biwznI
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Covid deaths: If you're feeling numb, you're not alone
"Compassion fatigue" is common among NHS staff, but many more of us could be feeling it right now from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Coronavirus: Should university students get a refund?
The pandemic has meant most students have been unable to go to lectures - so should they get a refund? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Spy pixels in emails 'have become endemic'
Email app Hey reveals that two-thirds of the messages it handles contain the hidden trackers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NC5KCr ...
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Trump attacks "dour" leader McConnell
Donald Trump railed against senior Republican Mitch McConnell for implying he incited the Capitol riot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid: Melbourne lockdown to end after quarantine outbreak controlled
The "circuit-breaker" lockdown was designed to crush a coronavirus breach from hotel quarantine. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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The papers: 'Ready, test, go' and 'roadmap revealed'
Wednesday's papers outline the potential route out of lockdown in England as 1.7 million are told to shield. from BBC News - Home http...
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Covid-19: Scotland school return plan due and why we may have to live with the virus
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ppD7Wy
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Spinners take all 10 England wickets as India thrash tourists to level series
England succumb to an inevitable 317-run defeat by India on the fourth day of the second Test in Chennai. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Monday, February 15, 2021
Covid in Scotland: Sturgeon set to confirm phased return to schools
The first minister has said she is "very keen" to proceed with a phased return to more normal schooling. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Osaka cruises into Australian Open semi-finals
Three-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka cruises past Hsieh Su-wei in just 66 minutes to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open. f...
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US snow: Winter storm tightens grip in southern states
More than 150 million Americans are under winter storm warnings, with a state of emergency in Texas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Sacked LGBT veterans can reclaim lost medals
Former military personnel dismissed because of their sexuality may apply to restore honours. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u2uhl2
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Yemen: The boy who saved his sister from a sniper
Hundreds of children have been killed or wounded by sniper fire as Yemen's civil war continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u...
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Full-face hot-wax TikTok videos prompt warnings
Skin experts raise health-and-safety concerns about the videos, which do not carry a warning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pk1O6N ...
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Without music, will New Orleans survive?
Known as the birthplace of Jazz, New Orleans has thousands of musicians that rely on gigs to survive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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How Congo-Brazzaville's shark population came under threat
The shark population off Congo-Brazzaville is threatened as desperate fishermen search deeper waters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Could churches do more to fight climate change?
Some young Christians in the UK say they want to see more action in their own churches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bdE8vC
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Students 'see the beauty in the ordinary'
First-year photography students at the University for the Creative Arts show off their work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qvtjf6
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'My mum was an alcoholic and it was a massive secret'
Becky Ellis Hamilton's mum had an alcohol problem but no-one talked about it - and this had tragic consequences. from BBC News - Home ...
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Optimism as Cuba set to test its own Covid vaccine
The first trials of the Cuban-produced Soberana 2 are "encouraging", Cuban scientists say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid: Ardrossan care worker caught virus twice and fears it could happen again
Care worker Michelle Lamont tested positive for coronavirus last April and then again in November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N1...
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The hypercar maker who was told to give up his dream
Mate Rimac struggled to get anyone to believe that cutting edge sportscars could be made in Croatia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Free speech plan to tackle 'silencing' views on campus
New post is among proposals aimed at strengthening academic freedom in England's universities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bd...
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'Concerning' rise in pre-teens self-injuring
The rate of hospital admissions for nine to 12-year-olds who self-injure has doubled in six years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ny...
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450,000 families ‘behind on rent because of Covid’
One in 20 private renters say they have been refused rent reductions, a report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rY7rcp
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Fake Amazon reviews 'being sold in bulk' online
A Which? investigation found 10 sites offering fake Amazon Marketplace reviews from as little as £5 each. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid: Father and daughter to leave quarantine hotel after 'error'
They were told they could isolate at home, and no longer had to stay in the hotel for 10 days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dijtcG...
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Independent commission to investigate Capitol riots
US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi says it will be modelled on the 9/11 attacks inquiry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid: Rapid tests could help reopen nightclubs, PM suggests
Boris Johnson suggests testing clubbers and theatregoers to reopen venues that have been closed since March. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid: Rabbi urges pause to ultra-Orthodox wedding parties
Call by senior rabbi in London's Stamford Hill follows last month's police raid on 150-guest wedding. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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India farmers activist arrest 'attack on democracy'
Delhi chief minister criticises the arrest of Disha Ravi, 22, over a document intended to help farmers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Sunday, February 14, 2021
At-home food selling concerning, says Food Standards Agency
Food sales through social media puts further pressure on a hygiene inspection system already under strain. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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'The next train arriving is the first for 56 years'
The new station opening was kept under wraps so people were not temped to break lockdown rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jNBal...
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Japan's economy shrinks 4.8% in 2020 due to Covid
The disappointing figure comes despite surging growth in the second half of the year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3al82yP
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Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev reaches quarter-finals
Fourth seed Daniil Medvedev cruises into the Australian Open quarter-finals with a straight-set victory over Mackenzie McDonald. from BBC ...
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Pegula stuns Svitolina to reach Australian Open quarter-finals
American Jessica Pegula produces a shock win to knock out fifth seed Elina Svitolina and reach the Australian Open quarter-final. from BBC...
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Covid: New phase begins after first vaccine target hit in England
The rollout extends to younger people, as England and Wales hit targets for most vulnerable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rTGkz5
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New York City : Man charged with deadly subway stabbings
Two people die and another two are injured in a string of attacks said to have targeted homeless people. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Gordon Ramsay 'needed room to breathe' on new game show
The TV chef discusses his new BBC game show and how restaurants are coping in lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aZ7Jsw
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Decimalisation and the coin you really want to find in your change
To mark 50 years since decimalisation in the UK, an expert from The Royal Mint highlights recent coins of interest. from BBC News - Home h...
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Surviving rape: 'I'd watch TV and start feeling sick'
Martha was raped by a man she had trusted. She explains what it's been like trying to overcome this. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Why the US is eyeing a $300 monthly child benefit
Child poverty in the US "is an emergency and not a temporary one" advocates say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37eJbLi
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Computer says go: Taking orders from an AI boss
As artificial intelligence systems get more prevalent, some of us already have computers as managers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Indian farmers' protests: Why they matter to British Indians
Young British Indians tell Radio 1 Newsbeat why the Indian farmers' protests are important to them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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HS2: Aerial footage shows what London to Birmingham route looks like now
Take a flight along phase one of the high-speed rail network – from London to Birmingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LR7U0J
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Covid: Should we double mask face coverings?
There’s a lot of choice about which type of face covering to wear – and in some countries the advice is changing. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Why this Australian girl has cleaned graves for eight years
Australian girl Tj Kleeman began scrubbing graves to overcome a fear, but now does it to "feel amazing". from BBC News - Home ht...
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Coronavirus: The 'Fabulous Ladies' book club helping to vaccinate their small town
Dr Keri Rath recruited her club members to help distribute Covid vaccines to their New Mexico town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q...
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Solving Covid easy compared with climate - Bill Gates
Solving global warming would be “the most amazing thing humanity has done”, says the billionaire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u1P...
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Covid-19: Hotel quarantine to come into force in UK
Travellers will pay £1,750 to spend 10 days quarantining in government-sanctioned hotels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aitNzd
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Claudia Lawrence: Father of missing chef dies aged 74
Peter Lawrence campaigned for families of missing people but never discovered his daughter's fate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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The Papers: 'Jab milestone' and Harry and Meghan's 'joy'
A 15 million vaccinations landmark and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's baby news lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Bridgnorth schoolgirl walking more than 800 miles in memory of mum
Immy Leith, 10, is walking the distance to raise money for a hospice that cared for her mother. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NtLYZ...
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'Valentine's Day murder' remains unsolved 45 years on
Police believe Helen Hooper was planning to leave her husband at the time she went missing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tZRRPa
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Saturday, February 13, 2021
Chris Harrison: Bachelor host to step aside over racism row
Chris Harrison was accused of minimising controversial photos of a cast member on the hit US show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pi...
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Amanda Holden 'devastated' at lockdown rule break
The Britain's Got Talent judge admits she travelled over 200 miles after a "distressing" call from her parents. from BBC New...
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Covid: Remove all lockdown laws by May, Tory MP group demands
A group of 63 backbenchers is calling for the prime minister to abolish coronavirus restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qjm...
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TJ Ducklo: Biden aide quits over 'abhorrent' language
TJ Ducklo allegedly threatened to "destroy" a female reporter asking questions about his private life. from BBC News - Home http...
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Covid: Home-schooling triplets mum tells parents to 'hang in there'
Esther, from Nottinghamshire, has filmed a video diary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37eS1Zn
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Your pictures on the theme of 'shelter'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "shelter". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3adOVGT
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Where are Cape Town's great white sharks?
Barely a single great white shark has been spotted off the city's coast for two years, where once there were hundreds. from BBC News -...
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Will Covid be with us forever, like flu?
Vaccination is unlikely to provide a permanent defence, writes Dr John Wright, so Covid may never be eliminated. from BBC News - Home http...
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Slalom: Film director 'was afraid' to tell story of abuse on the slopes
A director draws on her own experiences in this story of a talented teen groomed by her ski coach. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rJ...
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Does yoga have a conspiracy theory problem?
Some online yoga influencers are accused of spreading conspiracy theories. Does yoga have a problem? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Kohima: Britain's 'forgotten' battle that changed the course of WWII
A group of British-Indian soldiers held off an entire Japanese division for three months in 1944. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qiq...
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Neonatal pay: 'I was cheated out of time with my premature baby’
Campaigners and MPs are calling on the government to bring in pay and leave for parents of neonatal babies. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Covid: Michelin-starred restaurants sell gourmet burgers
Michelin-starred restaurants are relying on takeaways and cook-at-home boxes to survive the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid-19: Celebrating Valentine's Day during a pandemic
Covid-19 means that some people are having to find innovative ways to mark the day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tXUKjt
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Covid-19: Over-65s to receive jab in next phase of rollout in England
The clinically vulnerable are also being invited, as the rollout in England enters a new phase. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qnyxc...
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Renters: Eviction ban in England extended until March
Eviction notices, which were set to resume on 22 February, cannot now be served for another six weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid-19: South Africa to reopen border crossings
The country has been hit hard by a second wave of the outbreak linked to a new Covid variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qkwsOF ...
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Dating coach Haifa Barbari shares her top tips on finding love in lockdown
Author and dating coach Haifa Barbari shares her top tips on how to find love in lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OCnwGo
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Devon twins celebrate 90th birthdays by moving in together
Pauline Vincent and Jacqueline Hetherington are living together for the first time since their 20s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d...
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Josh Warrington stunned by Mauricio Lara in knockout defeat at Wembley Arena
Josh Warrington falls to a stunning defeat as Mexico's Mauricio Lara causes a huge shock at Wembley Arena. from BBC News - Home https:...
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The Papers: 'Back in the pub garden' and 'final lockdown' call
The papers look at plans to reopen pubs and schools as Tory MPs press for an end to restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rVW...
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Remembering Viola Beach five years on
Five years after rising stars Viola Beach died in a crash, their families consider the band's legacy. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Friday, February 12, 2021
Tennis coach walks out of match after being yelled at
Daniil Medvedev's coach walks out of his Australian Open third-round match as the Russian blows a two-set lead before winning. from BB...
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Olympic swimmer Klete Keller faces new charges over Capitol riots
The gold medallist was allegedly spotted among the crowd in the Rotunda wearing his Team USA jacket. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Covid: We could live with virus 'like we do flu' by end of year, says Hancock
The health secretary says he hopes Covid-19 will be a treatable disease by the end of the year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aVRVH...
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US to allow in thousands of asylum seekers waiting in Mexico
The Biden administration will start by processing some 25,000 people, reversing a Trump-era policy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a...
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CaSSIS mission: The camera capturing Mars' craters and canyons
The instrument takes images of dust storms, frost deposits and minerals on the Red Planet's surface. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Karim Khan: UK lawyer elected chief prosecutor at ICC
Karim Khan, currently investigating Islamic State war crimes, joins the court in the Hague in June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a...
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Brexit lorry chaos avoided as freight flows 'back to normal'
Internal government data says lorries are moving again, but some were empty as trade dropped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ag8XAL ...
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The video of a protester's arrest Russian police 'leaked to scare people'
Footage shows police interrogating a supporter of Alexei Navalny while pushing him on to his dog's food bowl. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Nasa's pioneering black women
The mathematicians who worked behind the scenes on the American space programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OA96GP
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Myanmar coup: What led to the military seizing power?
The people of Myanmar watched a coup unfold on 1 February. Why are they scared? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tSoK0g
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Steve Cotterill: Shrewsbury manager with Covid winning from hospital
Steve Cotterill is recovering in hospital but is still leading Shrewsbury Town from his sick bed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zfo...
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Week in pictures: 6-12 February 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jLrOXn
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Covid-19: The secret life of museums during lockdown
Museums and art galleries are closed but inside their walls, a select few people are busy at work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jK...
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How I bickered and bonded with a Spotify hacker
Eloise Horsfield communicated with her hacker through song titles picked via the music-streaming app. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid: What can families do over the half-term break?
With restrictions still in place, parents will need to be creative to keep the children entertained. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Cumbria coal mine: What is the controversy about?
Cumbrian councillors are reviewing their support for a controversial coal mine near Whitehaven. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tNvWe...
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Post-Brexit trade: 'If you don't speak French, you're stuffed'
Three traders, three sets of problems, weeks into the UK-EU deal company complaints continue rising. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Tomas Soucek: West Ham midfielder's rise from rejection to Premier League star
Unwanted by second-tier clubs back home and considered clumsy, Tomas Soucek has emerged as one of this season's standout players. from...
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Covid vaccine: Over-70s urged to get vaccine as UK nears target
The government is aiming to offer a vaccine to 15 million people in priority groups by Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZfrHKl...
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Trump impeachment: Insurrection incitement charge a 'monstrous lie'
The ex-president's lawyers present evidence in the US Senate relating to the deadly Capitol riots. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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TJ Ducklo: White House suspends aide for 'threatening reporter'
TJ Ducklo allegedly told Politico reporter Tara Palmeri: "I will destroy you." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OpCUpk
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Newspaper headlines: A 'road map' out of lockdown?
As the UK nears 15 million vaccinations, the front pages examine when lockdown might be eased. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ql3Epk...
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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Covid: Victoria state to enter third lockdown after outbreak of UK variant
Officials say the "sharp circuit breaker" is needed to halt the infectious strain's rapid spread from BBC News - Home https:...
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UK economy poised like a coiled spring, says Bank economist
Andy Haldane says the economy will surge back this spring thanks to the vaccine programme rollout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LH...
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Anna Sorokin: Fake heiress released from US prison
Anna Sorokin was jailed in 2019 after spending years living as a wealthy socialite in New York. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qqJBG...
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Stonehenge building blocks linked to Wales
One of Britain's biggest and oldest stone circles has been found in west Wales by archaeologists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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British Gymnastics: Abuse support helpline set to close after receiving 221 calls
A support helpline set up in response to abuse allegations within gymnastics is set to close after receiving 221 calls. from BBC News - Ho...
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'Hedge trimmer' fish facing global extinction
These extraordinary fish, which are a type of ray, are vanishing in many countries due to overfishing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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There's more to JC Stewart than his viral Friends parody
The singer, who has written with Lewis Capaldi and Niall Horan, is poised for success in 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b0HWQX...
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Valentine's Day: How to pimp your dating profile
Top tips from a dating expert on how to improve your 'love life CV' from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d4keWp
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Covid-19: Chinatowns fighting racism and pandemic to survive
People have been avoiding Chinatowns since the start of the pandemic - and now they're struggling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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The global race to produce hydrogen offshore
There is much excitement about the prospect of making hydrogen on offshore windfarms. Could it work? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Impeachment: 'Convict Trump or it could happen again,' trial told
Democrats wrap up their impeachment case against former President Donald Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aciBEn
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Covid and gun violence: Tijuana, the city with a double pandemic
Aida and Daniel are married - and both paramedics in Tijuana, one of the most violent cities in the world. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Covid: Wales first in UK to reach February vaccine target
Everyone in top four priority groups will have been offered a Covid jab by Friday, ministers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aaO...
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Huawei takes HSBC to court as it tries to stop extradition
The Chinese giant is trying to stop the extradition of its chief financial officer from Canada to the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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The Papers: 'Win for Meghan' and 'over-65s to get jab invites'
Many of Friday's front pages report on the Duchess of Sussex's victory in her high court privacy case against the Mail on Sunday. ...
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Quiz of the week: Desert islands, Brexit and more Zoom drama
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tS...
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Forests the size of tennis courts
Micro-forests are being planted in towns and cities around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tPfr19
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The Sussex pensioner with a litter-picking 'obsession'
Ursula Pethick has been on daily walks, whatever the weather, determined to tidy up her local area. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j...
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LGBT History Month: Newcastle artists reflect on movement in Pride project
Four artists create new projects based on their memories and views of the LGBT movement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qd45Sh
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Covid-19 and Wuhan: Why don't we know more?
As countries scramble to protect themselves against Covid-19, the search for its origin continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aU...
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Have lockdowns affected my child's physical and mental health?
Should parents of under-fives worry about Covid restrictions harming their child's development? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a...
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Coronavirus vaccines: How’s my country and the rest of the world doing?
When it comes to vaccine distribution there is one question most people are asking - when will I be offered it? from BBC News - Home https...
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Arab Spring: How the uprisings still echo, 10 years on
Revolutions brought dramatic to change to the region - but the causes have not gone away. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aZHSRd
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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Ozone layer 'rescued' from CFC damage
A steady decline in the levels of ozone-harming CFCs in the atmosphere has resumed, scientists say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N...
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Covid vaccine priority for 'severe' asthma
Asthma patients who need steroids are to be included in priority-group six, the clinically "at risk". from BBC News - Home https...
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GameStop investors on a wild ride: 'It was a rollercoaster of emotion'
Now that the dust has settled, who are the winners and losers in the GameStop saga? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/370Hv7U
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Trump impeachment: Democrats say Trump left those at Capitol 'for dead'
The second day of Donald Trump's impeachment trial saw him labelled as an "inciter-in-chief". from BBC News - Home https://i...
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NHS bureaucracy being cut to improve care
Health services and councils will be encouraged to work together as 2012 reforms are unpicked in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Egypt's revolution: 'The roar of the crowd shook my feet'
Photographer Laura El-Tantawy looks back at her work documenting the 2011 revolution in Egypt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/371TGS0...
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Liberty Barros: 'What is happening to my spine?'
Liberty, from Leicester, discovered she could bend her body in half while watching a Rihanna video. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d...
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Numbats: Saving a marsupial 'unique even to Australia'
The numbat is one of the world’s most endangered animals, with about 1,000 left in the wild. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q56VZA
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Central African Republic: A country under siege
Catherine Byaruhanga explains what’s going on in Central African Republic, as rebels surround the capital. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Pablo Escobar: Why scientists want to kill Colombia's hippos
Illegally brought to Colombia by drug baron Pablo Escobar, the animals have become a major headache. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Stamp duty holiday deadline 'is making us nervous'
A rush to complete sales before tax breaks end on 31 March is causing delays and calls for government help. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Elisa Lam: What really happened in the Cecil Hotel
The 21-year-old went missing in 2013, and internet folklore has haunted her memory ever since. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/371TphL...
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The cinemas now hiring out their screens to gamers
With cinemas badly by Covid-19 restrictions they are looking for new revenue streams. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LIIbHM
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The Great Indian Kitchen: Serving an unsavoury tale of sexism in home
The drama that unfolds in a grimy kitchen raises unsettling questions about insidious sexism within homes. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Covid: Prisoners like 'caged animals' in lockdown jails
Prisoners have been locked in their cells for 90% of the day during pandemic, the prisons watchdog says. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Obesity: Appetite drug could mark 'new era' in tackling condition
Some of the people on the 15-month trial lost more than a fifth of their body weight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NkoHd2
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Toxic air puts six million at risk of lung damage
Six million people aged over 65 in England are at high risk of lung damage, a new report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q4BNcJ...
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EU could cut UK out of financial markets - Andrew Bailey
The Bank of England governor says Brussels wants to "dictate" financial rules to the City of London. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Hustler founder and free-speech activist Larry Flynt dies aged 78
Flynt was also known for his legal battles that reinforced free speech rights in the United States. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a...
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The Papers: 'Hols on hold' and over-70s 'must have jabs'
The transport secretary's warning that it is too soon to start making holiday plans features on many of Thursday's front pages. fr...
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Covid-19: Kent variant 'on course to sweep world'
The expert heading the UK's genetic surveillance says research into strains will go into the 2030s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Brexit: Preserving NI protocol is 'the only way' forward, warns EU
The European Commission's vice-president says "swift solutions" must be found to "teething problems" in trade. fro...
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Bruce Springsteen DWI: Singer charged with drink-driving
The US rock icon was arrested in November for allegedly driving while intoxicated, officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p8U...
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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Covid: Care home staff without PPE at start of pandemic - MPs
MPs say care homes received a fraction of the PPE needed compared with the health service. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b5tQxR
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Cladding: Extra cash to deal with crisis expected to be announced
The housing secretary will make a statement later, as thousands face huge bills for safety renovations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Myanmar coup: Military raids Aung San Suu Kyi's party headquarters
The attack on the National League for Democracy's office comes as thousands continue to protest the coup. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Pandemic means young people face cancer treatment alone
Covid restrictions mean patients such as Sophie must attend appointments without family or friends. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2M...
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Beer and pub leaders plead for reopening date after sales halve in 2020
The industry shows the government a "roadmap to recovery" as it waits for a reopening date. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Romance fraud on rise in coronavirus lockdown
Authorities warn about the scams criminals employ ahead of Valentine's Day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OoU0DZ
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Investor group calls for Tesco healthy food plan
The UK has one of the highest rates of obesity in the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36Zjr5h
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One in 10 teens in UK has tried hard drugs
A study of 20,000 young people finds a third have used cannabis and half admit to binge-drinking. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rEM...
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Barbie has best sales in more than five years in lockdown boost
The pandemic has been good for the toy industry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MHJO9f
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'People appreciate the NHS but don't always think about the porters'
Life on the front line - as a porter during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aU4Ut3
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Amazon worker fight: 'You're a cog in the machine'
Activists are trying to unionise Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, which would be a first for the US - if they succeed. from BBC News -...
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West Side Story's Rita Moreno: 'J-Lo can't be sole representative' of Latinos
Oscar-winning Rita Moreno calls for more and better roles for Latin Americans working in film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jxSg6G...
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Covid: How Serbia soared ahead in vaccination campaign
Leaders in this European country do not care where the vaccines come from as long as they are safe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36...
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Trump impeachment: Senate says trial is constitutional and can go ahead
The Senate rejects arguments from Trump's defence he should not face trial as he has left office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Fake Covid videos 'will cost lives'
Sima Kotecha follows the origins of a 'dangerous' viral video about a false Covid-19 treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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'Revealing' the unseen virus on film
Nicola Muirhead's manipulated photos capture the isolation of living with the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a34ReY
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The woman who live-tweets inquests
George Julian live-tweets inquests of people with learning disabilities and autism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p9keXA
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Covid-19 parosmia: 'Public toilets smell nice to me now'
NHS dietician Victoria says that since she had Covid-19, things that normally taste and smell nice are repulsive but loos smell good. from...
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Trump impeachment: What the Proud Boys did before president's speech
A detailed examination of video reveals how far right extremists and militia stormed the US Capitol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Europe's oldest person survives Covid just before 117th birthday
Having battled coronavirus, French nun Sister Andre will celebrate her 117th birthday this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aRUc...
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Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney: Hollywood duo complete Wrexham takeover
Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s takeover of National League club Wrexham is finalised. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Genocide trade bill row: Government sees off Tory rebellion
But ministers are accused of playing "appalling" games to avoid Commons defeat on the issue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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The Papers: 'Travel crackdown' and cash for cladding crisis
The news that travellers to England could face up to 10 years in jail if they lie about high-risk journeys leads many of Wednesday's pap...
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Monday, February 8, 2021
Chinese regulators throw spanner in Tesla's works
Elon Musk's electric vehicle firm has been summoned over quality and safety issues with its cars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Universal Credit: Extend £20 benefit top-up for a year, say MPs
Ministers are urged not to replace weekly Universal Credit increase with a one-off payment next month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Britain's Watson through in Australian opener
Heather Watson beats Kristyna Pliskova to reach the Australian Open second round, despite a 14-day quarantine limiting her preparations. f...
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Myanmar coup: Police clamp down as protesters defy ban on gatherings
Water cannon is deployed again as thousands take to the streets despite a ban on mass gatherings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36T1...
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Robinhood: US family sue trading app over son's suicide
The parents of Alex Kearns, 20, say he thought he had lost $730,000 when he took his own life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36VRvzl...
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Whatever happened to local TV?
A decade ago, the government set out a plan for channels to be "a new voice for local communities". from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Newspapers concerned over government's FOI process
A Cabinet Office unit is alleged to have blocked request for information by journalists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YV7462
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Covid-19: Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville is vaccine marshal
Hugh Bonneville has been surprising people queuing for the vaccine at a hub near his home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39ZpOaD
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Night exercise: Top tips to exercise safely
One consequence of lockdown has been that neighbourhoods come to life after dark. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aL7elT
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Lockdown: How religious services have been changed by Covid
Three religious leaders tell Radio 1 Newsbeat how they've adapted their services in the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Australian Open: How the event is trying to stay Covid-safe
Tens of thousands of tennis fans are being allowed in each day to watch, after a three week delay. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aD...
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Covid: Why Australia's 'world-class' quarantine system has seen breaches
Australian cities have entered snap lockdowns over single breaches - what can be done to prevent them? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid: How I got through a winter lockdown
Tips on lockdown life in cold weather, from keeping your windows open to watching films in the bath. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Hyundai: The carmaker aiming to become a tech firm
Hyundai is making a name for itself as an innovator, even though talks with Apple have fizzled out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j...
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Brexit: What trade deals has the UK done so far?
The UK-EU agreement came into force on 1 January 2021, but what other trade deals has the UK done? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xf...
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Trump impeachment: Supporters rioted 'of their own accord'
They say supporters of the ex-president rioted of their own accord, ahead of his impeachment trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p...
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Covid: Support 'repeatedly skewed towards men', say MPs
Gender inequalities in the economy have been ignored during the pandemic, a Commons committee says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O...
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Brexit effect: No custard creams for Brits in Europe
A British supermarket chain in Belgium is on the verge of closure with no deliveries since December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid-19: NHS app has told 1.7 million to self-isolate
Ministers believe the contact-tracing app has prevented 600,000 cases of the disease in England and Wales. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Hacker tries to poison water supply of Florida city
An attempt to raise the level of a corrosive chemical in the water of Oldsmar, Florida, is thwarted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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The Papers: Call to tighten borders and PM 'puts faith in Oxford jab'
Prof Jonathan Van-Tam's remarks that the South African coronavirus variant is no cause for panic feature on many of the front pages. f...
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Travellers to UK set to be tested after arrival
The new testing regime, to be announced soon, is aimed at tracking cases and detecting new variants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Amazing escape as Utah avalanche buries snowmobilers
Dramatic video shows an avalanche burying a group of snowmobilers on the same day another slide kills four. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Sunday, February 7, 2021
Covid: Public can have confidence in UK's vaccines, Nadhim Zahawi says
The vaccines being used appear to work well against dominant variants in the UK, Nadhim Zahawi says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Super Bowl 55 highlights: Tom Brady wins record seventh title
Watch highlights as Tom Brady guides the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 31-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs to win his seventh Super Bowl. ...
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'Vintage' Williams wins Australian opener in style
Serena Williams says it was a "vintage" performance as she begins her Australian Open campaign in devastating style. from BBC Ne...
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Super Bowl 2021: Tom Brady wins seventh title as Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat Kansas City Chiefs
Tom Brady steers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 31-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs to extend his record for Super Bowl wins to seven. ...
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Super Bowl Halftime show: How did The Weeknd do?
The star's socially-distanced set focused largely on the songs over spectacle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aK7phb
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Uttarakhand: Scores missing after India glacier bursts dam
A piece of a Himalayan glacier had fallen into a river, triggering a huge flood in northern India. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aH...
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Trump impeachment explained
Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial opens on Tuesday - but what's it all about? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36R0DW6
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Uighurs: 'Credible case' China carrying out genocide
A legal opinion concludes the Chinese government has shown an intent to destroy the Uighur minority. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Abducted, trafficked or killed: The life of a sex worker in Sierra Leone
Africa Eye investigates the disappearance of a sex worker and uncovers abuse, trafficking and murder from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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In pictures: Cycling 5,000 miles in a city of change
Geoffrey Hiller spent a year cycling around a US city, witnessing the pandemic, protests and wildfires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Disabled Derbyshire woman set to take on Parkrun
Alice Lee, 20, from Alfreton in Derbyshire, will take on the 5km challenge with a bespoke walker. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rxe...
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Online bullying: 'I've blocked nearly 10,000 abusive accounts'
Phoebe says she received 100 death threats in one day in 2020, and believes coronavirus is to blame. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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The computers rejecting your job application
A growing number of firms are using artificial intelligence to pass or fail jobseekers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MMIdyF
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The myth and reality of the super soldier
China has been accused of trying to create enhanced soldiers - but is this even possible? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tEH3WS
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Assassins: How CCTV gave Kim Jong-nam murder documentary added intrigue
Assassins director explains how crime scene footage finally emerged and led to his film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OfFoqq
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Imlonely: How a YouTube music channel became a mental health hub
The Youtube channel that started as a musical diary but became a mental health hub. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cRrjcL
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Imlonely: How a YouTube music channel became a mental health hub
The Youtube channel that started as a musical diary but became a mental health hub. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cRrjcL
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Tesco tells Chancellor to hit online rivals with sales tax
Boss Ken Murphy has asked Chancellor Rishi Sunak for a "level playing field" when it comes to tax. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid: 'Clean up' awarding of contracts, says Labour
The party will call for tougher transparency rules for spending and criticise the pandemic response. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Boohoo tells suppliers not to subcontract, raising job fears
The demand has caused concern among some suppliers about how they will pay to hire new workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oY7mU...
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