Kraft Heinz to invest in the UK to make tomato ketchup
The US company says the $199m plan is one of the biggest investments in UK manufacturing since Brexit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Monday, May 31, 2021
Belarus: A climate of fear for opposition activists
The BBC has been speaking to some of those whose lives have been changed forever by the protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c74...
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Rescuers question what3words' use in emergencies
Mountain Rescue in England and Wales shows the BBC dozens of wrong addresses it has been given. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p67im...
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Domino’s seeks 5,000 workers as staff return to old roles
Domino’s said Brexit uncertainty and pandemic hires departing were responsible for the shortage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SKwn...
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Yemen fishermen find $1.5m of ambergris in the belly of a whale
A lucky find in the belly of a whale has changed the lives of a group of poor Yemeni fishermen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p5Lqb...
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Covid: Horse therapy for NHS nurse is 'magical'
Intensive care sister Amanda White, who lost her nephew to the virus, says the therapy "reset" her. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Lockdown album written by Bungay singer, 16, after cancer diagnosis
Pearll, who is now in remission, says she saw the spare time as an "opportunity" to record songs. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Alfred Fagon: Why his 70s play about black British life still resonates today
Alfred Fagon's pioneering The Death of a Black Man still holds true as it receives a revival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p5G...
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Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think
The BBC's Justin Rowlatt explains why we are accelerating towards an electric car future. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TqY6hb ...
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Then and now: Pandemic clears the air
Air pollution is one of the most damaging forms of environmental damage, yet the global Covid-19 pandemic showed us how quickly we could cle...
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Corrie actor Colson Smith: 'I've been trolled over my weight for 10 years'
Corrie actor Colson Smith's new show about his love of running is called Bored of Being the Fat Kid. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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The story of Spain’s ‘terrifying confidence’ – and how it conquered the world
One night of embarrassment in October 2006 convinced Spain that something had to change - sparking a momentum shift in world football. fro...
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The dancer aged 106 who bans the word 'old'
Meet Sydney artist Eileen Kramer, who has had some of her most productive years since turning 100. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g0...
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Iran's presidential election: Four ways it matters
As Iranians prepare to go to the polls this month, here is why the vote will be closely watched. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3paTD...
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'Gene therapy is a game changer for our son'
A five-month-old becomes the first person in England to receive a drug for a devastating disorder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2R9...
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Covid-19: Red list arrivals terminal opens at Heathrow Airport
The dedicated location is for passengers arriving in the UK from nations judged to be most at-risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y...
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Kingstanding stabbing: Hunt for attackers after boy 14, stabbed to death
Police say up to seven people ran off after the teenager was attacked in north Birmingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fAJbK0
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Fears vulnerable children traumatised by pandemic
Social workers fear many vulnerable young people have slipped under the radar during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uF...
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Flat owners warning over rooftop developments
Leaseholders warn about the potential dangers of adding rooftop developments on blocks of flats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vCWx...
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China allows couples to have three children
The move comes after a once-a-decade census showed China's population grew at its slowest pace in decades. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid-19: Eviction fear for millions of renters, and India's orphan emergency
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SGafib
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Covid: Holiday cottages to get 'year's takings over summer'
With "noticeable nervousness" around holidays abroad, Welsh firms look forward to a busy summer. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Copa America without host 13 days before start as Argentina stripped of tournament
The 2021 Copa America has been left without a host less than two weeks before it starts after Argentina was stripped of the tournament. fr...
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Sunday, May 30, 2021
Hong Kong offers top bank executives quarantine exemptions
Senior executives who are fully vaccinated can apply to be exempted from a 21-day hotel quarantine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i...
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Ho Chi Minh: Vietnam to test entire city amid new variant fears
13 million people in Ho Chi Minh will be tested and new social distancing rules have been imposed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fy...
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Sacked by Yorkshire, picked by England - meet Ollie Robinson
Pace bowler Ollie Robinson on being sacked, why his mum is nicknamed 'Richie Benaud' and how his dad beat him to an international ca...
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Israel coalition government a threat to security, warns Netanyahu
The prime minister urges right-wing politicians not to join a proposed new unity government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2R595w2
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NSA spying row: Denmark helped US gather data on European officials, says report
Denmark's secret service is accused of helping the US target politicians such as Germany's Angela Merkel. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Hundreds more Afghans and their families to be allowed to settle in UK
Hundreds more who worked for the British military and government will be allowed to settle in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Eviction ban end puts thousands in fear of losing their homes
Renters are twice as likely as homeowners to worry about housing costs, a charity's research suggests. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Whiplash: New rules to crackdown on fraudulent insurance claims
The reforms will save millions of motorists £35 a year in reduced premiums, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c2Xj...
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War Horse actor salutes 80s gay Soho in one-man show
Jack Holden's play tells the story of a man diagnosed with HIV who decides to party his last days away. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Uganda: Finding the truth behind a killing spree in Kampala
BBC finds evidence Ugandan security forces killed unarmed people during a crackdown in November 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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James Barnor: The 91-year-old's photos bringing Ghana to life
Ghanaian-British photographer James Barnor's work is being exhibited at the Serpentine Gallery in London. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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South Korea: From food wasters to recyclers
The country now recycles more than 95% of its food waste - how did they do it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fAEznf
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Tulsa Race Massacre: What happened in 1921?
Exactly 100 years ago the city in Oklahoma saw one of the biggest race massacres in US history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YT93r...
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Metal, money, mystery: How Sanjeev Gupta built his empire
The UK helped metals tycoon Sanjeev Gupta save the country's last smelter. It was a lucrative deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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The Indian children orphaned by Covid-19
Officially, hundreds of children have lost both their parents. Experts say the number may be much higher. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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The Motherload: How pandemic anger almost destroyed a mums' support group
Abusive messages from angry mums during lockdown almost caused the founder of The Motherload to close it down. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Are businesses really tackling racial inequality?
Are businesses doing enough to tackle racial inequalities in the boardroom and workplace? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i4UwDK
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Noisy appliances: How loud is your house?
Environmental consultancy Quiet Mark is on a mission to ensure technology is seen but barely heard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f...
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Biosecurity warning over loosely-regulated virus labs
Governments do not have controls to stop terrorists accessing labs and posing a biological threat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yZ...
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Macron threatens to withdraw French troops from Mali
The French president warned that political instability could lead to greater Islamist radicalisation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Moto3 rider Dupasquier dies after crash in qualifying
Swiss Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier dies in hospital from injuries he sustained in a crash during Saturday's qualifying session in Italy....
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South Western Ambulance Service declares 'critical incident'
South Western Ambulance Service blames "extreme pressures" for extended wait times for patients. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Partner of Lord Ashcroft's son held over Belize death
Jasmine Hartin, the partner of Lord Ashcroft's son, was discovered near the body of a police officer. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid-19: 'Very few' patients are fully vaccinated, and bars struggle for staff
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ROfzA0
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Brazil: Protesters blame Bolsonaro for Covid crisis
Thousands of people angry at the slow rollout of vaccines took to the streets in cities across Brazil. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Saturday, May 29, 2021
Champions League final: Kai Havertz & N'Golo Kante key for Chelsea against Man City
Like N'Golo Kante, Chelsea's Kai Havertz had a key role in Thomas Tuchel's tactical plan to win Saturday's Champions League ...
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Nadal and Swiatek aim to defend titles as French Open begins
The French Open returns to its traditional spring setting as Rafael Nadal bids for a 14th title and Iga Swiatek defends her maiden Grand Sla...
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Covid-19: Concern over June unlocking amid hospital pressure
NHS hospitals in England say there must be a debate over ending restrictions as they try to cut waiting lists. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Senior MP demands answers for leaseholders
Clive Betts asks why new guidance for leaseholders selling or remortgaging flats is not being followed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Newspaper headlines: PM 'weds in secret' and Wuhan lab leak 'feasible'
The front pages are dominated by the 30-guest wedding of Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fStQUd
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'I’m fine, really': Finding hope as Covid sweeps India
The BBC's Nikita Mandhani reflects on her personal experience of the second wave in India. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p3zG9j...
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How opera helped me come out as trans
Adrian Angelico is one of the few trans male opera singers in the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wIbETT
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Dogs rehomed: ‘She went from a defeated dog, to a great pet’
For dogs like June, a new home is a lifesaver - but more animals may need new homes post-lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yN...
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Covid: Teaching post-Covid patients to breathe again
A tai chi teacher found he was contacted by patients during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p4L05i
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Piccadilly 1965: How six Indian friends found their feet in the UK
One day in 1965 Praful Patel heard five men talking Gujarati in London's Central YMCA - they quickly became close friends. from BBC Ne...
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Samantha Azzopardi: Australia's notorious con artist sentenced for child theft
Authorities are baffled by the "bizarre crime" of a serial con artist who has travelled the world. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'heartache' filming farming TV series
The Grand Tour star is swapping cars for tractors as he embarks on his first solo TV show for Amazon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Buying a pink NFT cat was a crypto nightmare
Trying to own a virtual feline proves to be an exhausting and expensive process. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wD2Zly
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How Ben Crump became America's go-to civil rights lawyer
When families lose a loved one in a police shooting, more often than not Ben Crump gets a call. Why is he the go-to man? from BBC News - H...
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Covid and jobs: Why are hospitality workers leaving the industry?
While employers hunt for chefs, waitresses and bar staff, some workers have called time on the sector. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Thomas Tuchel's masterclass leaves Pep Guardiola in despair
The story of Chelsea's Champions League showpiece cast both managers as its central characters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y...
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'I made the best selection to win the game' - but did Guardiola get it wrong?
Pep Guardiola was pragmatic following Manchester City's Champions League final defeat to Chelsea, but was it one tinker too many by the ...
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Evans 'not losing sleep' over Thiem comments as Britons prepare for French Open
British number one Dan Evans dismisses the suggestion from world number four Dominic Thiem that he is benefiting from the quarantine rules a...
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Champions League: Can you name all 42 teams to reach the final?
As Manchester City become the 42nd team to feature in a Champions League final, we want you to name all those who have made it before. fro...
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Windermere engagement ring find freediver 'a brilliant man'
A couple pay tribute to Angus Hosking, who located their ring after it fell into Windermere. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uxs7sP
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Canada mourns as remains of 215 children found at indigenous school
The mass grave was found during a survey of the former residential school for indigenous people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vK7R...
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Covid-19: India's cases falling, and lost summer fear for festivals
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c2eo6V
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Friday, May 28, 2021
Comedy of errors in Argentine TV Shakespeare mix-up
An Argentine TV presenter confuses the Immortal Bard with a British namesake who died this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c3Sp...
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Watch: Passenger attacks flight attendant in US
A dispute over the airline's mask policy led to a passenger punching a flight attendant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SAXJAj
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Biden budget: President sets out $6tn spending plan
The proposed budget would bring the US to spending levels not seen since World War Two. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oXvqs1
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CCTV shows Khan before he carried out the attack
CCTV and other footage shown at the inquest shows Usman Khan before he carried out the attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tlxzln...
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NHS calls for ban on toy neodymium magnets amid child safety fears
In England, 65 children have needed urgent surgery after swallowing magnets in the last three years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Festivals face 'another lost summer' without government safety net, MPs say
Many events can't proceed without government-backed cancellation insurance, a committee of MPs says. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Stonewall boss defends new strategy amid criticism
Nancy Kelley says she is excited about its path despite claims it is taking an "extremist stance". from BBC News - Home https://...
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Mantuan roundel: UK places export bar on £17m artefact
Ministers want the unique 15th Century piece depicting mythical gods to be "saved" for the nation. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Emmys 2021: The binge-worthy TV shows in this year's race
Ted Lasso, The Queen’s Gambit, The Flight Attendant and I May Destroy You could all be nominated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uxU...
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Venezuela's paradise beach resort turns into violent nightmare
The region of Barlovento in northern Venezuela used to be a perfect Caribbean holiday destination. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p0...
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Tokyo 2020: Meet the armless archer aiming for gold at the Paralympics
Matt Stutzman was born without arms and always wanted to be a professional athlete. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vyrjoO
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Week in pictures: 22 - 28 May 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ftYVyh
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After a 32-year battle for justice, what is Hillsborough's legacy?
As the collapse of the last criminal trial marks the end of a long legal road, Judith Moritz asks what the legacy of Britain’s worst sports ...
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George Floyd: After a flood of donations, what next?
The Minnesota Freedom Fund received $40m in the wake of Floyd's death. What happened after? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hXUEF...
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Tetraplegic Steven Webb is elected mayor of Truro
Steven Webb was paralysed as a teenager and 30 years later has become mayor of his home city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c1PUux ...
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Mud reveals secrets of when humans began to change planet
Scientists have tracked 4,000 years of human influence on the planet - all from long tubes of mud. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34p...
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Is Kintyre's 'Route 66' the next road to recovery?
K66 is being promoted as a new scenic route on and around the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uvGVba
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Champions League final: Dover Athletic face ruin in 'dog eat dog' football world
English clubs dominate Europe, but Dover Athletic face ruin at the bottom of the football pyramid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vw...
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Insurers must not penalise loyal customers, says FCA
People renewing their home or motor insurance will pay no more than new customers from January. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tnsdp...
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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Open Skies Treaty: US tells Russia it will not rejoin key arms control deal
The arms control treaty permits unarmed surveillance flights over dozens of participating countries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Cumberland Infirmary patient 'dropped' from operating table dies within weeks
A hospital confirms it is investigating "an incident involving a patient in one of our theatres". from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Friends reunion: BTS, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber censored in China
It's believed the stars were cut from the Friends reunion as they'd previously offended China. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Twitter: Social media giant lists new 'Blue' subscription service
It comes as the social media giant attempts to diversify its revenue sources from advertising. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hYqYYt...
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Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai jailed again for pro-democracy protests
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai is already serving time for taking part in other demonstrations in 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2R2WV7...
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Covid: Surgery waiting times could be cut with specialist hubs, say surgeons
Surgeons in England want specialist sites for non-urgent operations delayed because of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter co-founder resigns
Patrisse Cullors says her exit is nothing to do with "right-wing attacks that tried to discredit my character". from BBC News - ...
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Covid in Scotland: Decision due on Glasgow restrictions
Nicola Sturgeon is to announce whether Glasgow will remain in level three of Covid-19 restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i...
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US 'rapidly' planning to evacuate Afghan interpreters
A top US general says their lives could be in danger as American troops prepare to leave Afghanistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Barack Obama praises Marcus Rashford in Zoom meeting
Former US president gives his backing to footballer and anti-poverty campaigner Marcus Rashford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yHds...
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Covid: Small businesses' account delays are over, insist banks
Start-ups had expressed anger that some banks had stopped accepting new account applications. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hZt4Hq ...
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Pockit promises action over frozen customer accounts
The head of the online pre-paid card firm vows to act after some customers have their accounts frozen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Canary Islands: 'Taking in migrants changed my life'
A British businessman has turned his Canary Islands hotel into a home for migrants from Africa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bZ518...
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Brighton artist turns coma hallucinations into graphic novel
Zara Slattery had vivid hallucinations during a medical coma while fighting a flesh-eating bug. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SBFTN...
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The teenagers fighting India's deadly Covid crisis
Suhani and Prabhpreet are part of a team who find and verify what resources are available for families in need. from BBC News - Home https...
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Cicadas: The US chef cooking up the insect 'flavour bombs'
Billions of cicadas have emerged in the US and Brooklyn cook Joseph Yoon is making good use of them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Taiwan must choose between virus and politics
The island is desperately seeking vaccines - but must decide whether to accept China's offers of help. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Glasgow: The city that has been locked down for nine months
People in Glasgow have been enduring some of the strictest restrictions in the country since last autumn. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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The looming battle over abortion in the US
Pro-choice groups say many restrictions have been introduced in states across the US this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hY4NB...
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In Tarun Tejpal acquittal, judge questions 'appropriate' behaviour for rape victims
A judge clears Tarun Tejpal of rape, noting the alleged victim appeared to be "in a good mood" afterwards. from BBC News - Home ...
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Drones and live-streams: How tech is changing conservation
Around the world, animal conservation has evolved so it's not just humans monitoring wildlife. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yL...
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Newspaper headlines: Doubt over lockdown easing as Hancock faces pressure
Friday's papers focus on warnings from the prime minister as fears grow over the Indian variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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New players? And what about Pogba? The major decisions facing Solskjaer
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has ambitions beyond a Europa League final, but has numerous issues to solve first. from BBC N...
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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
HS2 dishonest over compensation claim, says report
The rail firm failed to engage properly with a member of the public who had to sell their home, a report says. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid: Matt Hancock to face questions after Dominic Cummings attack
The PM's ex-aide said the health secretary was "incapable" - claims rejected by Matt Hancock's team. from BBC News - Hom...
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Nexta: The journalists taking on Belarus’ regime
The BBC visits the colleagues of Roman Protesevich, the journalist arrested off the diverted Ryan Air flight. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Belarus plane: Lukashenko hits back at condemnation of journalist's arrest
As Western pressure grows, Alexander Lukashenko says his country's critics are "strangling" Belarus. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Passengers refused boarding amid testing confusion
Travellers with Ryanair and EasyJet were told they could not fly because they had taken the wrong PCR test. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Gogglebox Tom and girlfriend 'trolled' for BLM support
The Black Lives Matter protests impacted relationships within families and couples in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bVdTeP ...
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GP practices in England facing 'tsunami of patients'
Dr Dean Eggitt, a GP in Doncaster, opened his doors to the BBC to show the pressures facing practices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Flower tattoos heal self-harm scars
South Korean tattoo artist, Yeon, helps women cover up self-harm scars with images of flowers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hVmcuJ...
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Tulsa massacre: The search for victims, 100 years on
Decades after white mobs razed an affluent black neighbourhood the search for bodies goes on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p1vRBG ...
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Tokyo Olympic Games: When are they and will they go ahead?
The Tokyo Summer Olympics are due to start in July, despite a surge in Covid cases in Japan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34k3Vz8
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The uncertain future of Britain's offices
UK firms' offices are undergoing radical shifts as firms allow staff to continue working from home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Mozambique Palma attack: 'I had to pay a bribe to flee'
Aid agencies have been barred from parts of Mozambique, leading to fears of a humanitarian emergency. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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'Fortress Australia': Why calls to open up borders are meeting resistance
Many Australians are loath to relax border controls despite experts warning of the harms of isolation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Luke Combs dissects lockdown anthem Six Feet Apart, one year later
US country star Luke Combs wrote one of the first musical responses to Covid-19. How does it hold up? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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RTHK: How authorities cracked down on Hong Kong's only public broadcaster
New changes in RTHK have signalled that its fate as an independent public service may be under threat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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County lines: 1,100 people arrested in UK crackdown
Eighty drug dealing phone lines were identified and 292 weapons seized across the UK in a week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yIp2c...
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How patient 'tsunami’ threatens to overwhelm GPs
Patients struggling to get appointments as GPs report surge in appointments being booked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wOVVCP
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Climate: World at risk of hitting temperature limit soon
It's increasingly likely that a key temperature limit will be reached in one of the next five years. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Eric Carle: Very Hungry Caterpillar author dies aged 91
The US author of the best-selling children's classic passed away last Sunday, his family said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34l...
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The Papers: Cummings 'rains fire' with 'pure revenge'
The papers react to claims from Boris Johnson's former top aide about the handling of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Season without a trophy not a success - Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accepts this season has not been a success for Manchester United but believes his squad has the right characters to do ...
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French Open: Naomi Osaka says she will not take questions at tournament
Naomi Osaka will not take questions during the French Open due to the impact it can have on the mental health of players. from BBC News - ...
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M&S swings to big loss as pandemic takes its toll
M&S made a pre-tax loss of £201.2m last year as clothing sales suffered, but food sales rose. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oU2...
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Leicester City's FA Cup win ends woman's 73-year wait for ring
Margaret Angell was told by her skint fiance she could have a ring when Leicester lifted the FA Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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'I wanted to make a statement' - Davis stars as Lakers level play-off series
The Los Angeles Lakers level their play-off series with the Phoenix Suns, while the Brooklyn Nets beat the Boston Celtics. from BBC News -...
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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
'Massively risky' & a 'cultural reboot' - how Solskjaer is proving his critics wrong
As Manchester United prepare to face Villarreal in Wednesday's Europa League final, BBC Sport's Simon Stone looks at Ole Gunnar Sols...
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Mr X, Bitcoin and fleeing the country - inside cricket's fight against corruption
Alex Marshall used to investigate corruption within the police force. Now he catches cricket's match-fixers. from BBC News - Home http...
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China overtakes Germany as UK’s top import market
It came as Brexit disrupted trade with the EU and the pandemic boosted demand for Chinese goods. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fJLT...
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Families in anguish over pair held in Belarus
Roman Protasevich and his girlfriend Sofia Sapega were detained after a plane was diverted to Minsk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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'I thought I was too old to be on TikTok'
Spencer West has garnered legions of fans sharing his perspective as a disability advocate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oPPdJE
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Covid: Dominic Cummings to be quizzed by MPs on pandemic handling
A joint committee of MPs will question the prime minister's former adviser on lessons to be learnt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid vaccine: 30 and 31-year-olds in England now invited
Rollout continues, with anyone in their 30s now able to get vaccinated in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hWWo1k
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Building projects hit by lack of supplies and price rises
Industry warns people to delay home improvement due to shortage of cement, electric components, timber and steel. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Millions cannot afford water bills, says watchdog
Overhauling water tariffs could help struggling families, the Consumer Council for Water says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fjeJny...
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Mast Upgrade: UK experiment could sweep aside fusion hurdle
Results from a UK experiment could help clear a hurdle to achieving commercial fusion power. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oNMctB
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Housing: Shelter calls for 90,000 social homes to be built
The housing charity says around a third of British adults do not have safe or secure accommodation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f...
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AI emotion-detection software tested on Uyghurs
A software engineer tells BBC's Panorama about installing the system in police stations in Xinjiang. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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From protests to 'patriots': Why China is crushing Hong Kong dissent
After clamping down on protests it has reformed elections - what does this mean for Hong Kong's future? from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Dominic Cummings: His views on Covid and why it matters
Boris Johnson's former chief adviser has been a critic of the government since leaving his role. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Cummings testimony: What is herd immunity?
Herd immunity is a scientific term, so why is there a row about it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34eogGi
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Amateur choirs 'devastated' at Covid rule change in England
Hundreds of choirs have had to cancel rehearsals after the government said singing poses a health risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah: The land dispute in the eye of a storm
Moves to evict Palestinians in a Jerusalem district helped ignite the recent Israel-Gaza conflict. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oO...
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Letter from Africa: Why Queen of England has a throne in Nigeria
A myth among the Efik people is that one of their 19th Century kings married Queen Victoria. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SqD2an
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Covid: 'The horror of laying everyone off made me sick'
Company bosses and managers talk about the impact of the pandemic on their mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vlqsaY
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The Papers: Lockdown 'farce' as vaccines 'hit new high'
The front pages look at updated travel advice for parts of England worst-hit by the Indian variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f...
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Covid-19: 'Stay local' advice over variant and tourism takes a hit
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34dyPZY
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No alternative to 'full implementation' of NI Protocol, says EC chief
Ursula von der Leyen says the protocol ensures stability in NI and protects the EU single market. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SjH...
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Ramdev: Doctors furious over yoga guru's insulting Covid remark
Baba Ramdev said modern medicine was responsible for thousands of Covid deaths. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ujTiqE
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Former Royal Marine makes a stand against anti-social behaviour
Sean Ivey fought back at youths plaguing his village but then saw his home burnt down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yKz2Cj
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Monday, May 24, 2021
Tata Steel to continue salaries for Covid victims' families in India
The announcement came as deaths linked to the coronavirus in India passed 300,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vjdV7D
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Australia to shut embassy in Afghanistan over violence fears
Canberra cites an "uncertain security environment", as the pullout of international troops proceeds. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Bruno Fernandes: Man Utd midfielder 'honoured' by Eric Cantona comparison
Bruno Fernandes speaks to BBC Sport as he prepares for Manchester United's Europa League final against Villarreal on Wednesday. from B...
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US issues Japan travel warning weeks before Olympics
It comes amid heightened scrutiny and pressure to call off the Tokyo Olympics due to be held soon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fK...
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EU agrees new Belarus sanctions after plane arrest
Belarusian airlines will be banned from EU skies after a flight was diverted and a journalist held. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v...
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UN calls for immediate release of Mali President Bah Ndaw
This comes after reports that President Bah Ndaw was held by soldiers, raising fears of another coup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Mouse plague deals fresh blow to Australian farmers
After drought, fires and floods, Australia is now in the grip of a devastating mouse plague. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SpvNiB
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DR Congo's Goma volcano: Desperate search for children missing after eruption
Families were separated as people fled the lava after Saturday night's eruption of Mount Nyiragongo. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Exams 2021: How will my grades be assessed this year?
Exams have been cancelled for the second year running due to the impact caused by coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wveOdx...
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Covid: Deaf campaigner calls for clear mask research
A campaigner is calling for more research into clear masks to stop people feeling isolated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ffseVe
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Tech giants fight 'cloud wars' deep in the ocean
To boost their services, Google and Facebook are investing in undersea cables that span the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bO...
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Covid: How the pandemic is affecting your dreams
More than year into Covid-19, do people in your dreams wear masks or socially distance? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vkaIVE
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Hinkley C: Hundreds more needed to finish nuclear power station
The new jobs will include roles in construction, welding and electrical installation roles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vhFOwY
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UK tourism spending 'worth just half of pre-pandemic level'
The sector is set for a slow recovery from the pandemic, with foreign visitors still staying away. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bQ...
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Covid: Councils urged to allow England Parkrun events to resume
The organisation has delayed its reopening of 5k running events until 26 June over land permissions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Teachers 'struggle to deal with classroom sexual abuse'
Teachers say they are not equipped to deal with peer-on-peer sexual abuse, as they have had no training. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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'Dangerous' home teeth-whitening kits sold online
Some may contain illegal levels of a bleaching chemical that can burn gums and cause tooth loss. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hXXg...
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The Papers: Brits flock to Spain as EU leaders condemn Belarus
Tuesday's front pages look back at Covid deaths in hospitals and ahead to further lockdown easing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Belarus plane: What happens with a military jet interception?
Simon Browning looks at standard aviation protocols after a "major diplomatic incident" on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://...
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'It's harder to deal with success than losing' - Swiatek on defending French Open title
As teenager Iga Swiatek prepares to defend her French Open title just seven months after winning it, she tells BBC Sport how she's handl...
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Who impressed and who fell short? Phil McNulty's club-by-club Premier League review
BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty assess each Premier League club's season - and looks back at his predictions. from ...
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Laura Muir powers to 1500m victory at Gateshead Diamond League
Watch as Great Britain's Laura Muir powers to victory in the women's 1500m at the Gateshead Diamond League. from BBC News - Home h...
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Covid-19: Self-isolation support trial and India records 300,000 deaths
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oHHrlf
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Match of the Day analysis: How Liverpool sealed Champions League qualification
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Ian Wright look at Liverpool's "magnificent" form in their last 10 Premier League games that se...
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Sunday, May 23, 2021
Indoor hospitality and household visits resume in NI
A Covid-19 traffic light system for foreign travel will also come into effect on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RA84fU
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Ryanair plane: Western powers voice outrage at plane 'hijacking'
The EU and the US consider sanctions after Belarus forced a plane carrying a journalist to land. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QLvy...
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India records 300,000 Covid deaths as pandemic rages
India took less than a month to record its last 100,000 deaths but experts warn the toll is much higher. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Arundel Castle: £1m of 'irreplaceable' artefacts stolen
"Irreplaceable" gold rosary beads carried by Mary Queen of Scots to her death were among items taken. from BBC News - Home https...
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Covid in Wales: Care home visiting restrictions eased
Guidance now allows anyone to visit but care homes and councils will still make the decision. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ubjGmB ...
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Former miner: Why I’m giving up my coal fire
Stan Renton and his wife Audrey, have been heating their home with coal for their entire married lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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The couple who met on YouTube
Australian Anitha Kannan and Ian Chalmers, from the UK, met over YouTube and bonded over social anxiety in lockdown. from BBC News - Home ...
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Derbyshire widow's plea for rule change on overloaded lorries
Denise Oscroft calls for change after seeing her husband Steven killed by a lump of concrete. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yClSHs ...
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Toronto lockdown: A year without indoor dining
What is the effect of one of the longest pandemic indoor-dining bans in the world? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Rx0nHj
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Why Indonesia's 'new Bali' is accused of trampling on human rights
Indonesia hopes for tourism but UN experts and locals allege land grabbing and rights violations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fav...
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Covid: Parts of England to trial self-isolation support
People in overcrowded homes will be offered alternative accommodation in a bid to improve compliance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Children speak of neglect in US asylum camps
The BBC has uncovered allegations of cold temperatures, sickness, neglect, lice and filth, through a series of interviews with children and ...
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Pollution: ‘We can smell and taste the traffic at school'
A primary school in Manchester sits on one of Europe's busiest roads where particle pollution levels exceed WHO limits. from BBC News ...
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Bob Dylan: 80 things you may not know about him on his 80th birthday
A look back at the life and career of the influential and now-octogenarian singer-songwriter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3udlPhL ...
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George Floyd death: How do I talk to my son about race?
A year on from the death of George Floyd, BBC presenter Eddie Nestor examines his role as a father. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f...
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Bury Brexit hatchet and seize new opportunities, says CBI
The CBI says burying the Brexit hatchet and focusing on new opportunities will benefit everyone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oJ4t...
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US PGA Championship: Phil Mickelson becomes oldest major winner with sixth title
Phil Mickelson becomes the oldest man to win a major as he claims the US PGA Championship to win a sixth major title. from BBC News - Home...
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Covid: Sniffer dogs could bolster screening at airports
Trials suggest dogs could contribute to efforts to prevent the spread of Covid at mass gatherings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Rw...
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New border scheme aims to make UK safer
People coming to the country without a visa or immigration status will need a permit, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Lisa Shaw: BBC Radio Newcastle presenter dies aged 44
The 44-year-old daytime presenter loved being on air and was "cherished by many", her family says. from BBC News - Home https://...
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In pictures: DR Congo's Mount Nyiragongo erupts, sparking mass evacuation
Thousands flee their homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a volcano erupts near Goma city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Saturday, May 22, 2021
Covid-19: Jabs effective against Indian variant and lockdown confessions
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vcLqbV
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China race: Severe weather kills cross-country runners
At least 20 die as freezing rain and winds hit a cross-country race in a mountainous tourist site. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wp...
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Glastonbury live-stream delivers a rush of nostalgia in the face of failure
The concert brought back fond memories, despite technical problems disrupting the live-stream. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bKgCYs...
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Rural crime: Bodycams for farmers as they fight rural crime
Police are helping farmers in north Wales to use technology to tackle thefts and scams. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fCwOfs
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Eurovision 2021 in pictures: The best of the ceremony
A look at some of the acts who performed on stage at this year's show in Rotterdam. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fc0YqH
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Israel-Gaza: What Bella Hadid’s stance says about changing conversations
Social media conversations on Israel-Gaza are changing, but why are many celebrities still staying quiet? from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Italy wins Eurovision: 'Rock and roll never dies'
Italy's Måneskin have won the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with their entry, Zitti e Buoni. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wltYl...
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Guatemala disappeared: Reuniting families with the remains of loved ones
Thousands are still searching for their loved ones 25 years after Guatemala's armed conflict ended. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Postcards: Londoners' lockdown secrets revealed
Eleanor Tattersfield sent out postcards asking people to divulge their lockdown secrets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fBxUYN
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‘I have dementia, but I’m still here, I’m still me’
Chris Higgins was diagnosed with dementia in lockdown after his wife noticed a change in his behaviour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Your pictures on the theme of 'woodland walk'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oDU8xs
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Inside Russia's Trefoil military base in the Arctic
BBC Moscow correspondent Sarah Rainsford gets rare access to the Russian military base, known as Arctic Trefoil. from BBC News - Home http...
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Could my mum’s toaster help me care for her?
An emerging technology allows carers to remotely monitor a vulnerable relative's energy usage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ug...
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Jon Cruddas: Labour guru's plan to win back the working class
Veteran Labour thinker Jon Cruddas says the answer to the party's woes is staring it in the face. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Does a $75m settlement make up for three decades in prison?
Two brothers have received a $75m payout over their wrongful 1983 murder conviction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vgTCrB
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How schools are turning the tide on nature deprivation
'Miss? What's a duck?' The question that convinced one school to adopt nature-friendly learning. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Pregnancy after baby loss: 'We felt guilty for being excited'
After losing their son hours after he was born, Iona and Luke had mixed emotions about getting pregnant again. from BBC News - Home https:...
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India coronavirus: A tribal area had oxygen while cities gasped
The poor district of Nandurbar was prepared for a deadly second wave - unlike the rest of India. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wp84...
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Martin Bashir: I never wanted to harm Diana and don't believe we did
The journalist says he is "deeply sorry" to Princes William and Harry over the 1995 Panorama interview. from BBC News - Home htt...
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'Did weak wi-fi password lead the police to our door?'
A young family had their computers and phones seized after, it seems, their router was hacked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QGXVxh...
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Mayhill: 'Enhanced' police patrols after officers hurt in riot
Cars were burnt out and house windows smashed as 200 people ran riot in an area of Swansea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wtEWW6
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McDonald's: Animal rights group blockades depots, activists say
Animal Rebellion says it is stopping restaurant supplies from leaving four UK distribution centres. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f...
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Friday, May 21, 2021
Covid-19: Vaccines for 32 and 33-year-olds in England, and should children have jab?
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vcMKvt
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Einstein handwritten letter with E=mc2 equation auctioned
The rare example of the equation in Einstein's handwriting sells for $1.2m, much more than expected. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Diana interview: BBC will get chance to make changes itself - government source
The government wants to see changes following the inquiry into the BBC's 1995 Diana interview. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ua...
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Covid vaccine: 32 and 33-year-olds in England now invited to book
One million more people will get text messages inviting them to book the first dose of their vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Nigerian army chief Ibrahim Attahiru killed in air crash
The incident happened as the plane was trying to land in bad weather in Kaduna state, the military says. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Prison guards spared jail time in Epstein suicide plea deal
The two prison workers fabricated log entries to make it seem like they checked on Epstein. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yyBICD
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Covid: Out in Brighton on the first Friday night after rules ease
"Life is meant for living and we are living it," says one woman, as people enjoy indoor pubs and restaurants. from BBC News - Ho...
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Water so toxic 'it could burn your eyes'
Martin Patience gets to the source of Lebanon's water crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QEsWlt
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Amazon in pictures: Sebastião Salgado's last frontier
Photographer Sebastião Salgado captured images of the Amazon's forest, rivers, and tribes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wtm9Kz...
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Covid Vaccines: Could they be magnetic?
Videos of people sticking magnets to their arms where they claim they’ve had the Covid vaccine have gone viral. We debunk this so-called mag...
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Over 3,000 fans will attend the final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest
After being cancelled and replaced by an online 'event' last year, the competition is back on and welcoming over 3,000 fans to the l...
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George Floyd death: How US police are trying to win back trust
A year after George Floyd's death, it's not just civilians who'll be reflecting on what happened. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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'A meme that almost made me quit my family WhatsApp group'
Some Indians are sharing dark humour memes inspired by the pandemic - and occasionally offending cousins in the diaspora. from BBC News - ...
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The 10-year-old boy who beat a chess grandmaster - but didn't want to boast
Frederick Waldhausen Gordon is just 10 years old and has already defeated a chess grandmaster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bGgfht...
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George Best: How Man Utd legend left for Dunstable Town
George Best was still only 28. A mercurial genius when on song for Manchester United, his next move was to Dunstable Town. from BBC News -...
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Myanmar: The small embattled town that stood up to the army
Mindat put up tenacious resistance to the Burmese army but is now in desperate need of help. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QJwtiC
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Timeline: Martin Bashir's actions from Diana interview to Dyson report
An inquiry into Martin Bashir’s interview with Princess Diana in 1995 concludes that he acted in a “deceitful” way. from BBC News - Home h...
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Israel-Palestinian conflict: Aid arrives in Gaza as ceasefire holds
Humanitarian convoys arrive as Gazans take stock of the damage from 11 days of intense fighting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hM4g...
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Eurovision: United Kingdom's hopes rest on James Newman
Can the Settle-born singer take home the coveted glass microphone trophy from Rotterdam? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SdyNi8
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Covid-19: Sewage testing ramped up in England
Programme to test wastewater for the virus that causes Covid now covers two-thirds of England's population. from BBC News - Home https...
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Behind the scenes of Glastonbury's live-stream concert
The five-hour show stars Jorja Smith, Coldplay and Haim - all playing to a deserted Worthy Farm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oFbU...
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UK billionaires see jump in wealth during pandemic
Sir Leonard Blavatnik topples Sir James Dyson as the UK's richest person, according to the Sunday Times Rich List. from BBC News - Hom...
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Lady Gaga had a 'psychotic break' after sexual assault left her pregnant
The star says she had a "psychotic break" after being attacked by a male record producer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v...
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Spain to lift restrictions for UK and Japanese travellers
Its government says that from Monday it will not require UK tourists to have a Covid PCR test. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33ZSjBs...
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Parkrun resumption delayed after fewer than half of venues approved return
Parkrun will not resume on 5 June after fewer than half of its venues approve the return of the 5km runs. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Oti Mabuse and Arlene Phillips to stage Cher musical
The Strictly dancer and ex-judge will stage the musical, which has already been a hit on Broadway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u6...
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Covid-19: Stillbirth risk may increase with virus and review of Scotland's levels due
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wosMhi
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Mayhill: Swansea rioters face robust action, police vow
One man spoke of how a "mob" turned on him, throwing bricks at his family and their home in Swansea. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Retail sales soar in April as shops reopen
There was a big jump in clothing sales last month as shoppers returned to the High Street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v9ljm3
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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Windrush victims still waiting for compensation - watchdog
Campaigners have raised concerns about the low number of compensation payments to victims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wrW3b9
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School Strike 4 Climate: Thousands join Australia protest
Thousands of students attend rallies across the country to demand more action on climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QD10...
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Prince Harry says heavy drinking masked pain of mum Diana's death
Prince Harry also says he was willing to turn to drugs to cope with grief, and had panic attacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f6h...
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Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect
The ceasefire brings to an end 11 days of bombardment in which more than 240 people have died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yqAwBi...
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Covid: Stillbirth and prematurity risks may be higher
A study suggests that while the overall risks remain low, coronavirus may increase stillbirths. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fxPhK...
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Schools set to lose £118m funding for poor pupils
Pupils who became eligible between October 2020 and January 2021 will not now be counted until October 2021. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Higher plastic bag charge comes into force in England
Single-use plastic carrier bags in English shops now cost 10p, twice the previous price. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ypU8W9
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Author Hilary Mantel says UK needs written constitution
The Wolf Hall writer bases her views on Boris Johnson's 2019 attempt to suspend Parliament. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wlpJ9...
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The Papers: Princes' 'rage and sadness' at BBC 'lies' to Diana
The findings of an inquiry into a BBC interview with Princess Diana dominates Friday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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George Nkencho killing: 'The door closed and then I heard the shots'
George Nkencho was shot dead by police officers outside his Dublin home in December 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/343mzLO
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Quiz of the week: Eurovision, Ariana Grande and the 99
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/3bI...
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India Covid: Dying mother's final message
Dimple Arora was a 34 year-old-dentist with everything to live for when she died of Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RtmdeO ...
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Severely ill - and still made to quarantine in a hotel
The law says some severely ill are exempt from hotel quarantine - but they don't always get a choice. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid: Australia's vaccine hesitancy worries medical experts
Medical experts are concerned that low Covid infection rates may be leading to complacency. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fC8REQ
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Olivia Rodrigo has become 2021's biggest pop star - here's how
She seemingly arrived from nowhere, but the Drivers License singer has been preparing for this all her life. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Nord Stream 2: Biden waives US sanctions on Russian pipeline
The US also waives sanctions on a Putin ally who leads the firm behind the Nord Stream 2 project. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hzb...
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Republicans defy Trump to back Capitol riot probe
Thirty-five Republicans sided with Democrats in the House of Representatives to set up a commission. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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The Venezuelans fleeing to Colombia to avoid fighting
Thousands have fled intense armed clashes which involve Venezuela’s army and Colombia’s rebel groups. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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296 people donate organs in first year of new consent law
Max and Keira's Law presumes all adults in England as potential organ donors unless they opt out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Meet the YouTubers who stood for Mayor of London
Niko Omilana and Max Fosh are two prominent YouTubers who stood for London mayor at the election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v3Z...
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Butlin's resorts back open for business
Butlin's holiday resort in Skegness, Lincolnshire, welcomed back visitors and staff this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hD...
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Sixteen-year-olds try to break into China's livestream market
Xiao Yu is hoping for a career in livestream selling, an industry expected to grow to a value of £200bn in 2021. from BBC News - Home http...
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Eurovision 2021: Covid upsets Iceland's live shows
Iceland's entrant Daði og Gagnamagnið will no longer be performing live at Eurovision. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hG5f7E
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US v Canada: Who won the vaccine rollout?
The BBC's Ritu Prasad and Holly Honderich discuss the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in their respective countries. from BBC News - Home htt...
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'This is NYC's rebirth' says food truck owner
Kostas Plagos is excited for the city to reopen and customers to return to his curbside eatery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QxO4t...
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Subnormal: The scandal of black children sent to 'special' schools
In 1960s and 70s Britain, hundreds of black children were wrongly sent to ESN schools for the "educationally subnormal". from BB...
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'His death is a catastrophe': Gaza doctors mourn specialist killed in air strike
Dr Ayman Abu al-Ouf and 12 members of his family were killed in an Israeli raid on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SavXKV
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Princess Diana: What is BBC Panorama interview row all about?
Lord Dyson's report is expected to be published in a matter of days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2STFw0X
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Pete & Bas: The grandfathers of UK drill
Pete & Bas, two grandfathers in their 70s, have become two unlikely stars in UK drill. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vg8tlW
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Covid-19: What went wrong in Singapore and Taiwan?
They were once hailed as success stories, but both places are now seeing a steep rise in virus cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Ransomware: Should paying hacker ransoms be illegal?
As cyber-attacks intensify around the world, two experts argue for or against a ban on payments from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wl5qs...
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Russia flexes muscles in challenge for Arctic control
Russia vows to protect its interests from a remote outpost as global warming opens up the Arctic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wjm...
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NI Covid-19 vaccine booking opens for 25-29 group
People aged from 25 to 29 years are now eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine from Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bGvmY5
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Breast implant scandal compensation ruling due
Thousands of women given substandard implants should finally find out if they will receive compensation. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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'Levelling up' must be more targeted, say peers
Lords warn Boris Johnson's pledge will leave deprived areas "short-changed" if not focused correctly. from BBC News - Home h...
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Teachers' grades biased to more 'agreeable' pupils
Psychologists warn teachers' grades will be influenced by students' personality rather than ability. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Latin jokes: How the civil service is posher than in the 1960s
A behavioural code makes it harder for working-class mandarins to reach the top, report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yt0OmG ...
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The Papers: Holiday 'police' to visit homes amid travel 'chaos'
Some papers report fears over travel, while others look at the status of plans to end lockdown in June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid-19: Government's pandemic plans criticised and double-booking holidays
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33X05fm
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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
'We've booked two summer holidays for the same time'
UK holidaymakers are reportedly double-booking breaks this summer to make sure they don't miss out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Somerton man: Body exhumed in bid to solve Australian mystery
Investigators hope DNA advances will uncover clues as to the identity of the body found in the 1940s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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New York prosecutor says Trump inquiry now 'criminal'
A spokesman for the state's top prosecutor says the inquiry is "no longer purely civil". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Daniel Morgan: Delay to axe murder report 'kick in teeth'
Publication of the report into Daniel Morgan's unsolved murder is held up by a Home Office review. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Pelosi calls for China Winter Olympics boycott
The Speaker of the House said heads of state should not attend the Games due to human rights abuses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid: Government criticised over pre-pandemic planning
Ministers failed to prepare for a threat on the scale of the pandemic, the spending watchdog says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tZ...
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Rape victims: Calls for pre-recorded evidence to be used in trials
Seeing defendants face-to-face in court causes unnecessary stress, the victims' commissioner says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Newspaper headlines: Holiday rules 'chaos' and PM Covid nurse quits NHS
Many front pages report on confusion surrounding the government's advice on international travel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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George Floyd one year on: Reflections from the UK
The BBC's Adina Campbell speaks to people in Coventry about the legacy of George Floyd's death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Kabul attack: 'You have to be brave to send your child to school'
Mothers speak of their grief and fear after bomb blasts near a Kabul school killed at least 85 people, many of them schoolgirls. from BBC ...
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People pay to watch me play chess
With chess surging in popularity, a group of young, charismatic players have built huge audiences online. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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'Women are perfectionists - it can hold us back'
Anna Brailsford from Code First Girls on the personality trait she thinks holds women back at work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h...
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Robot artist Ai-Da self-portraits go on display
Self-portraits by Ai-Da, an artist android, go on display at the Design Museum in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ouoQcn
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Covid India variant: Where is it, how does it spread and is it more infectious?
B.1.617.2 is dominant in some parts of the country - but it doesn't have to be cause for panic yet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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India's holiest river is swollen with Covid victims
Hundreds of corpses have been found floating in the Ganges or buried in the sand of its banks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tZUdMP...
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Under deadly attack French police demand better protection
Officers call for a tougher response to the violence they face after two were killed within a month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Ezinma: How Beyoncé's violinist is tearing up the classical rulebook
The musician is pushing classical music forward with her fusion of orchestral music and trap beats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33...
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Denmark and the Syrian refugees no longer welcome to stay
Denmark is criticised for becoming the first European country to revoke residence status for 200 people. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Schalke's Bundesliga agony: Champions for four minutes & 38 seconds
On the final day of the Bundesliga season in May 2001, Schalke were champions for four minutes and 38 seconds. It was agony. from BBC News...
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Unpublished hospital patient safety reports exposed
BBC Panorama finds dozens of reports into concerns over hospital services have not been made public. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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UK government to pay older farmers to retire
Older farmers will be paid to retire under a UK government scheme to bring new blood into the trade. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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UK must do better over electric cars - MPs
They're still too expensive and there are not enough charging points, a report warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u0PnPB
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Four men bailed in anti-Semitism video investigation
Police arrested four men in connection with a video appearing to show anti-Semitic abuse shouted from a car. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Fred West: Police to excavate cafe toilet in missing girl search
Police searching for Mary Bastholm will examine six areas of a Gloucester cafe she worked at. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33SR7jc ...
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UK jobless rate falls slightly to 4.8% in March
The jobs market is showing "early signs of recovery", with the number of workers on payrolls rising. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid-19: Vaccine call amid variant fears and 'signs of recovery' in job market
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RqY34u
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Monday, May 17, 2021
Climate change: Ban all gas boilers from 2025 to reach net-zero
A ban on gas boilers from 2025 is one step to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, say energy experts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h...
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Just 20 firms behind more than half of single-use plastic waste - study
The study looked at approximately 1,000 factories that make the raw materials for single-use products. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Universities keeping lectures online into autumn term
A student petition calls it "ridiculous" as some UK universities keep lectures online for next term. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Coronavirus: Ministers to step up vaccine take up calls amid variant fears
Matt Hancock is urging anyone who is unsure about having a Covid jab to "look at the situation in Bolton". from BBC News - Home ...
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Pfizer vaccine can now be stored in fridge for longer, EU drug regulator says
The European Medicines Agency ruling could help the EU's Covid vaccine rollout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bwn2u8
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Israel-Gaza violence: Joe Biden calls for ceasefire
The US president spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as violence continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33R9F3j
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Gaza-Israel conflict: Israel defends strategy as death toll mounts
A ferocious bombardment aims to hobble Hamas's capabilities, but civilians are also in harm's way. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Biden's tax return shows steep fall in income
The filing shows he and his wife earned $607,336 last year, compared with $985,223 a year earlier. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yh...
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Porn blocker 'missing' from Online Safety Bill prompts concern
Campaigners are "astonished" that a promised age check for porn is not in the Online Safety Bill. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Green light for 'net zero' equivalent for nature
The government is expected to announce a legally-binding target for 2030 to halt nature loss. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SPfig4 ...
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Long Covid pay decision for key workers could take a year
There is increasing concern about financial support if people can't return to work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ykUltS
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Russia spy chief suggests West behind SolarWinds cyber-attack
Sergei Naryshkin speaks to the BBC in a rare interview about 2020's SolarWinds cyber-attack in the US. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Newspaper headlines: Fears over variant spread as millions reunited
Many papers report fears that the Indian variant could delay the planned end of lockdown in June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33T9...
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Powerful portraits of girls on the cusp of adolescence
Carolyn Mendelsohn spent six years photographing dozens of girls aged between 10 and 12. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3flilnU
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Working from home: 'Why not work in the car?'
A support worker who relocated her office to her car during lockdown says she plans to stay put. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SZgq...
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Mental health and pregnancy: 'I couldn't hold my baby for more than a minute'
A mental health crisis during pregnancy 'broke my brain' and left Seaneen unable to hold baby Jack. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Covid in India: Tracing a family’s fight to save a father
Covid has overrun India's hospitals, leaving many fighting to find treatment for sick relatives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Medical cannabis 'saved my life'
A student tells how medical cannabis means she is no longer living in pain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tWwEEA
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How US police training compares with the rest of the world
Amid calls to improve training in the US, we examine how it compares with other developed countries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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US general reflects on Afghanistan departure
General Scott Miller tells the BBC support to Afghan forces will continue ahead of the Nato pull-out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Belgian ambassador's wife claims diplomatic immunity over Seoul slap
The wife of Belgium's ambassador to South Korea is seen slapping a shop worker in CCTV footage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33...
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Covid: Thousands vaccinated in Indian variant-hit Bolton
More than 6,200 people got jabs in Bolton over the weekend as the town battles the Indian variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fp...
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Brexit: UK proposes new Irish Sea food checks from October
The details are contained in a roadmap shared with the EU, which has been seen by the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3okQDMh
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Covid-19: PM's caution as lockdown rules ease and foreign holidays return
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SKQZjl
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Long working hours killing 745,000 people a year, study finds
The World Health Organization says the trend may worsen due to the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hBJ2aR
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Sunday, May 16, 2021
UK plastic waste being dumped and burned in Turkey, says Greenpeace
Greenpeace says it found plastic waste from UK supermarkets dumped and burned at numerous sites. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tRIe...
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IPL: Australian cricketers caught by India ban fly home
It comes as the government faces fresh criticism for failing to support Australians stranded in India. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Israel Gaza conflict: Gazan officials say Sunday was 'deadliest day'
Gazan officials say 42 were killed, as the UN head calls for an end to "utterly appalling" violence. from BBC News - Home https:...
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India's Covid crisis hits Covax vaccine-sharing scheme
The largest single supplier to the international Covax scheme has made no shipments since March. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eRHc...
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Israel Gaza conflict: Homes and buildings destroyed in Sderot and Gaza City
Rocket attacks on Israel and air strikes on Gaza have continued, turning homes on both sides to rubble. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Campaign launched to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee
People across the UK are encouraged to "plant a tree for the Jubilee" to mark the Queen's 70-year reign. from BBC News - Hom...
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The cost of calling out a 'rape joke'
One Malaysian teenager has braved a backlash for her principled stand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wazNCu
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Lebanon in free-fall: 'For me, the country now is a large jail'
With the local currency losing 85% of its value, Lebanon's economy is disintegrating. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3olE4jC
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Covid-19: YouTube launches vaccination ad campaign
The video-sharing site will pay for ads on buses, billboards and its own site to promote vaccination. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Telling the tales of the northwest Highlands
New documentary explores what life is like for people in remote Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uWOnNM
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Lockdown easing: How to socialise without breaking the bank
If your bank balance is looking anything but healthy right now, this might help. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RoJvCf
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Israel-Gaza: Why is the region blurry on Google Maps?
High-resolution images of Israel and Gaza are available, so why not via public mapping tools? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QrE9pA ...
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The app that lets you pay to control another person's life
NewNew aims to connect artists with their fans who can vote on aspects of their work and daily life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Films, exhibitions and more things you can now see
Indoor entertainment venues in many areas can now reopen, so what's on and how will they work? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yg...
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'My exhausting smear test battle'
Transgender men, such as Laurie, are not automatically contacted for potentially life-saving smear tests. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Eurovision winner Salvador Sobral says contest is history for him
Eurovision's highest-scoring winner Salvador Sobral says he now has to go his own way and set new goals. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Nigeria's Boko Haram militants: Six reasons they have not been defeated
After more than a decade of fighting, the Islamist militant group is still causing havoc in the north-east. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Chelsea can become European powerhouse, says captain Eriksson
Chelsea captain Magdalena Eriksson says winning the Women's Champions League final against Barcelona can help the club become "a Eu...
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'It's our time in Europe' - Chelsea's Hayes relishing Barcelona final
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says "it's our time" to win the Women's Champions League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid-19: India travel ban defended, and virus experts on Monday's reopening
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3huoJvW
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Jordan Banks: Sunday league clubs in tribute to lightning strike boy
Players from dozens of Sunday league teams will pay tribute to Jordan Banks, who died on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Rd4...
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'So happy I can't begin to describe it' - Leicester revel in first FA Cup triumph
Leicester captain Kasper Schmeichel says his joy at leading them to a first-ever FA Cup is "indescribable" after beating Chelsea. ...
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Saturday, May 15, 2021
Major incident declared in Lancashire after suspected gas explosion
Ten fire engines were sent to the Heysham in Lancashire in the early hours of Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oiVfCq ...
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Covid-19: No 10 defends India travel ban timing amid variant fears
As the Indian Covid variant spreads across the UK, the government rejects claims it was slow to act. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Property in Wales: Buying a home 'unachievable' for many
Nearly half the homeowners helped by the Help to Buy scheme earn at least £40,000, a report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w8j...
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Leading conservatives Raisi and Larijani enter Iran presidential race
Judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi and ex-parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani register for the June vote. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e...
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Frankie Morris: Three arrested after teen's disappearance
Frantisek "Frankie" Morris, 18, was last seen near the Vaynol Arms, Pentir, Gwynedd, on 2 May. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: A tenth of Britain's restaurants lost during pandemic
As bars, pubs and restaurants get ready to welcome customers back indoors, some will not be reopening at all. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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No alternative to vaccine passports, says Dubai airport boss
Dubai is the world's busiest airport and its boss says vaccine passports will get us flying again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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The mid-air walkways saving endangered animals
Conservationists have built an ingenious system to help the endangered Javan slow loris. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yddHB4
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Driving Japan's first bullet trains
The world's fastest ever train was launched in Japan in 1964. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3foWdc6
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Ben Kielesinski: The man who took the world on an adventure
Throughout Covid Ben Kielesinski has taken his TikTok followers on trips around Vancouver. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uTqFBP
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Patricia Gray: ‘I have fostered more than 60 children
A woman from County Londonderry has fostered more than 60 children over the last 14 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eMIBsa
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How do you convince people to have babies?
As China and the US look set to shrink in population, what can they do to encourage people to procreate? from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Israel-Palestinian conflict: False and misleading claims fact-checked
We examine false and misleading claims from both sides that have been shared widely on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Herdwicks: The 'smiley' sheep that shaped the Lake District
Saved from demise by Beatrix Potter, the Herdwick breed is synonymous with the lakes' landscape. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Torlonia marbles: 'The priceless statues I saw covered in dust and dirt'
For years a priceless sculpture collection lay hidden behind a door on the staircase leading to David Willey's flat. from BBC News - H...
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Covid economy: What economists got right (and wrong)
A year ago, the US economy tanked. Will it return to normal once the pandemic is over? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tL7R6B
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Eurovision 2021: How this year's acts are aiming for a Covid-safe contest
The acts of this year's Eurovision have been navigating a global pandemic to take part in Rotterdam. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Chelsea women: Why Emma Hayes is the driving force behind success
The Chelsea women's coach is hoping for a historic win in tonight's Champions League final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33...
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Friday, May 14, 2021
Israel Gaza violence: US envoy arrives for de-escalation talks
Appeals to Israeli and Palestinian leaders for calm have so far failed to produce a ceasefire agreement. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Royal British Legion: Prince Charles mark charity's 100th birthday
Wreaths will be laid to honour the RBL, which was formed 100 years ago at 09:00 BST on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w9Qe...
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict gives Biden foreign policy headache
The US president and his aides wish to avoid being drawn into this graveyard of US-led peace initiatives. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Lourdes: Pilgrims flock to French sanctuary online in their millions
With travel limited, millions are joining e-pilgrimages to a cave famed for its miraculous healings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Chile indigenous: Time to make our voices heard
Members of indigenous groups in Chile will be represented in the constitutional convention. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uKDPB4
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Last Debenhams stores close their doors
After 240 years of trading, the department store's remaining stores are welcoming customers for the last time. from BBC News - Home ht...
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China lands its Zhurong rover on Mars
The six-wheeled robot has made the hazardous descent to the surface of the Red Planet, China announces. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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China uses Uyghur forced labour to make solar panels, says report
A report says 45% of the world's supply of a key panel component is obtained by a system of coercion. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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White House vows probe into migrant children kept on buses
In at least one case a child was kept on a coach for four days, waiting to join his family. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eNUw97
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Pokémon card sales at major US retailer halted over security fears
A major US chain acts after a customer pulled a gun in a fight over the collectible trading cards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3og...
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UK troops seize IS weapons in Mali operation
A UK task force arrived in the West African country last year as part of a UN peacekeeping mission. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t...
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Rough sleepers in England to get £203m funding to help them off the streets
But the number of people helped by the funding "will only scratch the surface", charity Crisis warns. from BBC News - Home https...
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Teen girl found in boat drifting for three weeks at sea
Aicha, 17, was making the journey from Ivory Coast to Europe for the "chance of a better life". from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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A lost whale - 6,000 miles from home
A grey whale called Wally is lost in the Mediterranean - far away from its home in the Pacific. Why? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Experts warn extreme weather could cause 'climate trauma' pandemic
Mitzi says she has "climate trauma" because of the typhoons that have repeatedly flooded her home. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Liz Cheney: Why her sacking by the Republican Party matters
The BBC's Ros Atkins explains the decision to dismiss the congresswoman from her party leadership role. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Eurovision 2021: From child refugee to Swedish pop star
"It's a huge honour for me... It's like the biggest thank you I can give." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33HSIbu
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Week in pictures: 8 - 14 May 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hrg25j
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TikTok: How Israeli-Palestinian conflict plays out on social media
As fighting escalates, the social network has become a platform for airing grievances. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w7ADQl
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Drain-spotting: The people who keep their minds in the gutter
"Abstract flowers in an otherwise arid field": a world of artistry, history and surprising beauty. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Tokyo Olympics: Why doesn't Japan cancel the Games?
Current polls in Japan show nearly 70% of the population do not want the Olympics to go ahead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ybAehr...
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Theatres in England get ready to reopen, but fear a Covid plot twist
Which shows are opening from Monday, will audiences return - and could the comeback be short-lived? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33...
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Is there a future for Alex Salmond?
The former Scottish first minister and SNP leader gambled on a breakaway new party and lost. Is this the end? from BBC News - Home https:/...
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'My biggest fear was losing my memory'
Sir Alex Ferguson and his son Jason talk to Dan Roan before the release of a new film about the former Manchester United manager. from BBC...
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Covid-19: India variant concerns and Wales advises only 'essential' overseas travel
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y74NF8
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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Prince Harry: I want to break cycle of pain for my children
The Duke of Sussex says he does not want to pass on the "suffering" of his parents to his children. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Parents seek second inquest into baby's hospital death
The original inquest found Hayden Nguyen died of natural causes, despite the hospital admitting errors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Israel intensifies attacks in Gaza as conflict enters fifth day
More than 100 people have been killed in Gaza and seven have died in Israel since Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uKZ7OY
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Covid in Bolton: What's causing the spike?
The town has seen a sharp spike in Covid cases - driven by the emergence of the Indian variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w7KV2...
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MPs urge Boris Johnson to deliver on social care reform vow
It comes after the Queen's Speech failed to give detailed proposals for the new system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uO2KUe
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SNP holds Airdrie and Shotts seat in by-election
Anum Qaisar-Javed wins the by-election for the SNP after holding off a challenge from Scottish Labour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid crisis grips crowded Kolkata
Kolkata, one of the most densely-populated cities in India, hasn't escaped the Covid-19 surge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eK...
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WCMX: The backflipping wheelchair star helping others
The first Australian to land a wheelchair backflip shares his skills to help others overcome obstacles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Singer-songwriter Yola: From sofa hopping to Nashville
The singer-songwriter got stuck in Nashville, USA, during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3omO4cA
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Africa's top shots: 7-13 May 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y9tLnl
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'We cannot sleep': Mothers caught in the Israel-Gaza conflict
Mothers in Israel and Gaza tell the BBC they are terrified for their families as fighting escalates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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DUP leadership: The city at the centre of the unionist universe
As the DUP prepares to select a new leader, Chris Page says the party has detected worrying signs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uM...
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How India's vaccine drive went horribly wrong
A botched-up plan for procuring jabs has dried up stocks and sent prices soaring on the private market. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Jeff Bezos and the secretive world of superyachts
The world's richest man will reportedly set sail next month on one of the largest superyachts ever built. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Face masks in labour: 'I feared I would vomit'
Women giving birth are exempt from face mask rules - but not all maternity staff know the rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y51w...
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'Overcoming my silence as a child led me into speech therapy'
Niamh Foy was unable to speak to classmates at school, but finding her voice led her to help others. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Building's hard problem - making concrete green
Concrete accounts for 8% of carbon dioxide emissions, but some firms are hoping to cut that down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w34...
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Covid vaccines have saved 11,700 lives and 33,000 hospital admissions
Most deaths prevented were in the over-80s, and far fewer over-75s went to hospital, an analysis found. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid: £13.5bn needed to help pupils catch up, report says
The Education Policy Institute also calls for a longer school day and summer activities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SQWtt1
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Howard Beckett: Labour suspends union official after Patel tweet
Howard Beckett had apologised for posting that Home Secretary Priti Patel "should be deported". from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Mary Beard's 'retirement present' to fund students
Historian and TV presenter is paying for scholarships to widen access to classics beyond "posh" people. from BBC News - Home htt...
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'Cocaine of the sea' threatens critically endangered vaquita
The vaquita marina in Mexico is threatened by a clash of interests between fishing and conservation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Travel firms warned over summer holiday refunds
Companies will be breaking the law if they delay or refuse refunds, warns the competition watchdog. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w...
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Covid-19: Covid's lasting impact on NHS and mix-and-match vaccine effects
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3biHQoL
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St Paul's Cathedral could close without tourism cash
The world-famous cathedral has seen its finances devastated by the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eJVsvr
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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
How viral pianist with dementia is helping others
When Paul Harvey's piano playing went viral, it inspired a donation of £1 million to charity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eJT...
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The NHS Covid legacy - long waits and lives at risk
One in four hospitals sees long waits balloon, as NHS warned backlog will take years to tackle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fi8fU...
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Tesla will no longer accept bitcoin over climate concerns, says Musk
The initial decision made by Tesla in March to accept bitcoin caused an outcry from environmentalists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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David Cameron to face MPs over Greensill lobbying
The former prime minister will be asked about his messages to ministers on behalf of the finance firm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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What is going on between Israel and the Palestinians?
The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the reasons behind the increased hostilities in the region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bmYwvr ...
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HS2 high-speed rail project begins underground tunnel
At 170m long, "Florence" is the largest ever tunnelling machine to be used on a UK rail project. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Uyghur imams targeted in China's Xinjiang crackdown
China has targeted Muslim religious leaders, according to a new report, charging many with extremism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Colonial Pipeline: US fuel firm resumes service after cyber-attack
Colonial Pipeline warns it could take days for delivery supply chain to return to normal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oeFdcW
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Covid: The race to vaccinate the world
What happens when vaccines are slow to arrive - and what it means for ending lockdowns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uHGQlO
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Falkland Islands: Veterans reunite after almost 40 years
Navy veteran David reaches out to other survivors of an event that killed 12 crew members. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bmFGVa
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The plasterer redecorating domestic violence survivors' homes
Naima-Ben Moussa, who offers her services for free, believes more needs to be done to support victims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Eid: 'You can be Muslim and still enjoy playing football'
For young Muslim footballers like Omar and Rahma, it's vital that faith and football go together. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Lampedusa: Italy's gateway to Europe struggles with migrant influx
Italy appeals for EU help as 2,000 arrivals within days fill Lampedusa's migrant camp. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RSMpiQ
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I love being a mogul: The Hollywood stars going into business
With the pandemic shutting down Hollywood over the past year, actors have been starting companies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33D...
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St Vincent: 'Without music, I'd be dead'
Inspired by her father's release from prison, St Vincent says her new album feels like a lifeline. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Tommy Mallet: 'I don't read emails longer than five words'
The Only Way Is Essex star Tommy Mallet opens up about the challenges he has faced with literacy and dyslexia. from BBC News - Home https:...
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US environmental agency releases climate report delayed by Trump
The report says the impact of climate change is being felt by Americans "with increasing regularity". from BBC News - Home https...
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Courts could punish paedophiles on intent not harm
Under the plans judges could treat offenders caught in stings the same as those who harm real children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid vaccines: Mixing increases reports of mild side-effects
Researchers are still analysing whether injecting two different vaccines leads to better protection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Dame Vera Lynn: White Cliffs memorial gets government backing
Fundraising is due to start in June on the anniversary of the Forces' Sweetheart's death aged 103. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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UK economy shrank by 1.5% in first quarter
The UK economy shrank by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2021, as the country experienced a lengthy winter lockdown. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Covid-19: Indoor pints for Wales, and will vaccines work?
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33B42Gl
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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Pep Guardiola: How Manchester City boss reinvented Premier League title winners
Pep Guardiola learned from previous errors to renew to his Manchester City side for the better, writes Guillem Balague. from BBC News - Ho...
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Israel declares emergency in Lod as unrest spreads
Riots sweep Lod as unrest grows after days of fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eDMx...
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US petrol supplies tighten after Colonial Pipeline hack
Some petrol stations run out of fuel in the US southeast as the Colonial Pipeline remains shut. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w50ms...
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Accessibility and outdoor socialising: 'I feel unwelcome in my own city'
Pippa Stacey, 26, faces "all kinds of obstacles" as venues sprawl on to pavements. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o9i6Ad
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What are Eid and Ramadan and when are they?
Ramadan is one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar, but it's been affected by lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://...
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How Italy's healthcare staff survived the pandemic
Nurses in Italy have been instrumental in helping to fight Covid-19 - but it's taken a heavy toll. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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CEO Secrets: 'Master every aspect of your business'
Windfarm CEO Sarah Merrick says being involved in all areas of her business has paid dividends. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tDr3T...
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Budget: Australia tries to win back women with childcare boost
The government's new budget boosts childcare and women's health, but critics say more reform is needed. from BBC News - Home https...
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India coronavirus: 'My city is under siege from Covid'
The BBC's Vikas Pandey has called Delhi home for more than a decade - but Covid has changed everything. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Social media firms could face fines over harmful online content
The Online Safety Bill threatens media giants with big fines - but aims to protect political debate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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The Brits 2021: Great show, shame about the videos
Fans say they loved seeing live music again, but weren't so keen on the pre-taped performances. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e...
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Female football fans share experiences of abuse
Meliza and Kendall are dedicated football fans but say they experience abuse because of their gender. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid: Medic memorial statue unveiled ahead of final finish
The BBC is given a view of the first figure on the planned national emergency services memorial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tFzX...
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Furniture Poverty: millions living without essential items
In the UK more than two million people experience furniture povert yet it’s rarely spoken about. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bCml...
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Freemasons: Young people 'on waiting lists' to join notoriously secretive society
The first report by Freemasons in 300 years shows it is popular with young people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q9q53J
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'Talk to me': A train driver asking men to open up
A tragedy inspired Scotland's only woman freight train driver to get men talking about mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Liverpool City Council: Staff at council feared speaking out
Government inspector Max Caller says staff at Liverpool City Council felt intimidated to speak out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f...
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Violent crime falls sharply during Covid lockdown - study
Researchers gathered data on violence-related injuries from 133 NHS centres in England and Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eGp...
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Universities could face fines over free speech breaches
Universities in England could face fines if they fail to protect free speech on campus under new legislation. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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The papers: Queen's Speech 'backlash' and Fred West cops dig
Many papers react to the Queen's Speech as some report on a search for possible victim of Fred West. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Queen to carry out first major royal duty since Philip's death
The monarch will attend the State Opening of Parliament, a month after the death of her husband. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o7uo...
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China census: Data shows slowest population growth in decades
The results add pressure on Beijing to boost measures for couples to have more babies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RMrii8
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Nine dead after shooting at Russian school
Eight children and a teacher died in a school shooting in Russian city of Kazan, Russian media say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v...
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Bob Marley: 40th anniversary of the music pioneer's death
The reggae music legend died of cancer in 1981 aged just 36. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f3rtNS
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Covid-19: Boris Johnson pledges skills overhaul and Scotland expected to ease rules
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tAjQUj
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Ballymurphy Inquest: Coroner is set to publish findings
The inquest has examined the deaths of 10 people in west Belfast in August 1971. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y13Td7
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Monday, May 10, 2021
WHO says India Covid variant of 'global concern'
The WHO says the B.1.617 mutation spreads more easily than other variants and requires further study. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Brit Awards: Stars descend on London for in-person awards
The show takes place on Tuesday, with live performances from Dua Lipa and Headie One. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3odaDjS
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Disbarred Jonathon Seed wins Wiltshire PCC race
Jonathon Seed withdrew from the Police and Crime Commissioner election due to a driving conviction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y...
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Apple's UK users deserve app price compensation, claim says
Legal action in the UK seeks compensation from Apple for high prices from a lack of competition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bidB...
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'Sea kayaking helps my recovery from depression'
Nick Ray says he finds relief on the sea, enjoying close encounters with seals and dolphins. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33Aj1Ap
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How to get Bangladeshi men talking about mental health
Bangladeshi men in the UK are being encouraged to talk about the effects the pandemic has had on them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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'I'm ashamed my father was a Capitol Hill rioter'
Robyn knew her dad was immersed in right-wing conspiracies - then she saw him under arrest on 6 January. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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What chicken, ketchup and chlorine have in common
The pandemic has helped create some surprising shortages - and people are scrambling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2R8s7lg
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The volunteers using 'honeypot' groups to fight anti-vax propaganda
Volunteers are busting anti-vaccine conspiracy theories with decoy Facebook groups. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vQ2jJg
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Northern Ireland abortion: 'Real lives and situations' behind new drama
Lola Petticrew plays a pregnant schoolgirl whose mum faces prosecution after buying abortion pills. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33...
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Mind-boggling magnets could unlock plentiful power
Powerful magnets are bringing abundant, pollution-free electricity a step closer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tDCn25
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Biloela family: Locked up by Australia for three years
Two young girls and their asylum seeker parents remain in detention despite years of campaigning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o6c...
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Love Has Won: Family's grief at death of mummified cult leader
Police in Colorado say the body of Amy Carlson was mishandled, leaving her family appalled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33z4pB6
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Covid: DR Congo in race against time to vaccinate people
In one of Africa's largest countries, people worry more about security and other diseases than Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Conversion therapy: Public to be consulted before ban
The proposed ban in England and Wales will be announced in the Queen's Speech on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y1zITj ...
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