Uyghurs: MPs state genocide is taking place in China
More than a million people are estimated to have been detained at camps in the region of Xinjiang. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tM...
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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver
A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Australia resists calls for tougher climate targets
The country remains out of step with other major nations by refusing to commit to deeper emissions cuts. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Scottish election 2021: Is this Scotland’s climate election?
We take a look at one of the big issues of this election – and one of the biggest facing the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s...
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Covid: The man who took pictures of social distancing signs
Photographer Matthew Chattle has collected hundreds of images of social distancing floor signs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sG1AZ...
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European Super League: Why were there no teams from Germany?
There's growing interest in the German model, where fans hold a controlling stake in the clubs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q...
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Afghanistan: Have things improved since the Taliban?
With foreign forces due to leave later this year, what progress have Afghans seen in their lives? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eom...
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Lockdown lip fillers gone wrong: 'My lips went black'
Clinics say more patients are needing help after going to unaccredited people during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QhcZ4L...
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Shopping in 10 minutes: The new supermarket battleground
A raft of app-based delivery systems now promise to bring you your groceries almost instantly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nblXwl...
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The Indonesian island that could host Elon Musk's new SpaceX site
A remote island could host Elon Musk's new Space X project - but its residents are not impressed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Oscars 2021: Why the Academy needs to recognise casting directors
Experts in the field explain why their role is crucial and needs recognition at the Oscars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gC91OH
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What is conversion therapy?
"Abhorrent" practices aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity could be banned. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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One Covid vaccine cuts infection risk in all age groups
Real-world data found the AZ and Pfizer jabs worked equally well in over-75s and younger people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ax7w...
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Post Office scandal: Postmasters await Appeal Court ruling
A group of 42 people hope their convictions for stealing money from the Post Office will be quashed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Chernobyl radiation damage 'not passed to children'
A study found no mutations associated with a parent's exposure in the 1986 nuclear accident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nb93...
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Charities sound alarm over buy-now-pay-later debt
The Citizens Advice network says people often regret using the increasingly popular payments method. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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The Papers: Cummings accused of leaks and beaming Prince Louis
Friday's papers report on No 10 sources accusing ex-aide Dominic Cummings of leaking the PM's texts. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Scottish election 2021: Can unionists block another independence referendum?
In the second of two Scottish election pieces, we look at the parties opposing another vote on independence. from BBC News - Home https://...
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MI5 joins Instagram to bust 'martini-drinking stereotypes'
Launching the account, MI5's boss says: "You can insert your own joke about whether we will be following you." from BBC News...
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London Grammar: 'Men aren't told what to wear, so why was I?'
Hannah Reid, from London Grammar, tells Radio 1 Newsbeat that music is still a sexist industry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3elyQz...
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Driving tests resume but getting a date like 'gold dust'
Most centres are currently booked up until August, with a 420,000 backlog because of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32E...
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‘Pervasive racism’ blamed for failure to commemorate black and Asian troops
Thousands of black and Asian British Empire troops were not commemorated properly, says a report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3av3...
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Marcus Rashford's budget cookery serves up fish finger sandwich
The footballer and food poverty campaigner is launching a new affordable meals project. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ndEY11
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Brit Awards to have live audience as part of Covid event trials
The audience will not have to wear masks or be socially distanced, as part of a government trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3epW...
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Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'
Republican and Democrat senators criticise Apple and Google for alleged anti-competitive behaviour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n...
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Church shortlists for senior posts 'must include ethnic minorities'
Failing to act would have "devastating effects" on the future of the Church of England, a report says. from BBC News - Home http...
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Met Office and Microsoft to build climate supercomputer
The Met Office will work with Microsoft on a supercomputer which will help model climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nab3...
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ASMR: Why is it being used more in the music industry?
Why ASMR is becoming more used within the music industry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vb5jQg
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Climate Basics: Your carbon footprint explained
BBC Reality Check's Chris Morris explains how changing three aspects of how you live can make the biggest dent to your carbon footprint....
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What's gone wrong with Australia's vaccine rollout?
The country has been far slower than others including the UK and the US to immunise its population. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t...
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Oscars 2021: Why Two Distant Strangers is 'important and necessary'
The Oscar-nominated film tells of a black man forced to relive his killing by a US police officer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v4...
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Could this lidless paper cup cut coffee waste?
A new crop of coffee companies have solutions to cut waste in their industry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x8e8vQ
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Post Office scandal: What the Horizon saga is all about
The background to the case of sub-postmasters whose convictions were based on evidence from faulty IT. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Big Dog's Backyard Ultra: The toughest, weirdest race you've never heard of
The format might be simple - winning this race is anything but. Big Dog's Backyard Ultra is an unusually punishing challenge. from BBC...
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Lockdown rules: What are the restrictions in your area?
Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cU7Cit
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Climate change: Biden summit to push for 'immediate' action
Forty world leaders will be urged to increase their carbon-cutting actions at US virtual summit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32DBT...
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Dyson lobbying row: Labour calls for probe into PM texts
The party wants a "thorough investigation" into Boris Johnson's conduct, amid a row over lobbying. from BBC News - Home http...
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Employment: North and Midlands 'leading jobs recovery
Several areas now have more job vacancies than before the pandemic, a study finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dEyIfR
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The Papers: George Floyd's legacy and EU 'to welcome tourists'
No one story dominates the papers, but some reflect on racism in US after Derek Chauvin's conviction. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Is this the end of line for the landline phone?
Four million homes have dropped their fixed line phones since 2000 a trend which may see a post-pandemic boost. from BBC News - Home https...
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European Super League timeline: Game changer - football's volatile 48 hours
Just when you thought this season could not get any stranger, along came a plan that appeared to divide the game and then united fans in fig...
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Covid-19: PM told Dyson he would 'fix' tax issue and the passport helping Denmark open up
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QDFpWi
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Rising fuel costs drive UK inflation to 0.7 in March
The cost of living rose to 0.7% in March, from 0.4% in February, as fuel, transport and clothes prices increased. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Boris Johnson told Sir James Dyson by text he would 'fix' tax issue
The prime minister and businessman sent text messages over plans for ventilators during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Netflix: Shares plunge as subscribers switch off
Netflix said the pandemic disrupted its production pipeline and has forecast fewer new subscribers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32...
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EuroMillions: UK ticket-holder wins £59m jackpot
The winner matched all five numbers and the two Lucky Star numbers, at odds of around 1 in 140 million. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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George Floyd: The murder that drove America to the brink
Activists vow their march for racial justice is only just beginning, but not everyone is on board. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QC...
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Queen will mark 95th birthday in low-key fashion
The monarch's birthday on Wednesday comes four days after the funeral of her husband, Prince Philip. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Is the Australia-NZ travel bubble the way ahead?
Australia and New Zealand have quarantine-free travel, but will other countries follow their lead? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n4...
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Middle East states dominate list of top executioners in 2020 - Amnesty
Iran, Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia follow China in Amnesty's list of who executes the most people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Climate change: Growing doubts over 'chip fat' biofuel
A new study questions the sustainability of used cooking oil imports into Europe to make biodiesel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q...
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Navalny's supporters fear Russia's Putin wants him dead
President Putin's leading critic is on hunger strike and ahead of planned street protests they warn he could die. from BBC News - Home...
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Derek Chauvin conviction: 'This is monumental. This is historic'
The conviction of the police officer for the death of George Floyd has been hailed as a watershed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dC...
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The beauty ideal fuelling an illicit drugs trade
For Altou, a 19-year-old model, having a ‘slim thick’ body is the key to getting more likes and more work. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Newspaper headlines: Super League 'in tatters' and Chauvin found guilty
Wednesday's front pages continue to chart the fate of football's "crumbling" European Super League. from BBC News - Home...
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London elections: 'I don't feel welcome in this city'
Accessible transport campaigner Katie Pennick says a lack of progress by consecutive London mayors has left her feeling "unwelcome...
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Surfer reunited with big wave board discovered 2,700km away
Danny Griffiths was stunned when a surfboard he had lost four years earlier turned up 2,700km away. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s...
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Shanghai Auto Show: Five electric car brands to look out for in China
Robin Brant talks through five companies showcasing electric vehicles at the Shanghai Auto Show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32DYZ...
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CEO Secrets: 'No money is better than the wrong money'
CEO Augustin Celier says he was tempted by a €500,000 loan "but it could have ruined our company". from BBC News - Home https://...
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‘My sister took her life waiting for abusive ex-partner to face trial’
Gemma Robinson died just days before she was due to see her ex-partner in court. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v6ZSBP
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India Covid-19 second wave: Shortage of oxygen, beds and even cremation slots
A deadly second wave has overrun hospitals and crematoriums in India. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P9gRnK
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Oscars 2021: The lowdown on the international feature nominees
The five films cover diverse topics from bullying, a drinking experiment, and the horror of war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QbXh...
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Coronapas: The passport helping Denmark open up after Covid
Football fans, museums and restaurants are opening up, but Danes will have to show a corona passport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Climate change: Carbon 'surge' expected in post-Covid energy boom
This year should see the second-biggest-ever rise in CO2 emissions as economies rebound from Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s...
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Covid-19: Lockdown to ease further in Wales and job market 'remains subdued'
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tAPFNx
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Super League created to save football, says Real president Perez
The European Super League has been created "to save football", says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. from BBC News - Home...
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UK jobs market 'remains subdued'
The unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in the three months to February, official figures show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32u6IVH
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Brexit: Boris Johnson promises to end GB-NI trade barriers
The prime minister says he will take steps to end “ludicrous barriers” to trade between NI and GB. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v0...
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Monday, April 19, 2021
European Super League: PM to meet football officials over breakaway group
Boris Johnson says the plan is "ludicrous" but Real Madrid's president says it will "save football". from BBC News...
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Covid contracts: PPE fixer who was Tory donor named in admin error
Samir Jassal, who has campaigned with the PM, was a contact in a £100m deal for Covid safety gear. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xc...
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Scottish election 2021: Can independence supporters force another referendum?
In the first of two Scottish election pieces we explore the differences in the pro-independence movement. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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James Charles: YouTube temporarily demonetises beauty influencer
The YouTuber admitted to messaging with 16-year-old boys earlier this month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QgByyC
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All the times the US spent big on infrastructure
Where does President Biden's plan rank among the largest projects in American history? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3edLKzT
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Former US Vice-President Walter Mondale dies aged 93
Jimmy Carter's running mate lost heavily to Ronald Reagan in the 1984 presidential election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QFtI...
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Car insurance sees biggest price drop in six years
The average cost of car insurance has fallen by £87 in 12 months, according to new data. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32xRBdG
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George Floyd death: Three Americans assess Derek Chauvin trial
A retired police veteran, a Minnesota resident and a black political hopeful share their thoughts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x8...
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'Russia is heading for a catastrophe'
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg travels 2,000 miles east of Moscow to gauge the mood of ordinary Russians. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: Police watchdog says officers confused by unclear pandemic laws
A major review of policing during the pandemic says officers regularly struggled to enforce restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Newspaper headlines: 'Great game robbery' and 'red card from Wills'
Opposition and anger towards the European Super League plans dominate Tuesday morning's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Are black women getting enough support for mental health?
Black women are more likely than white women to experience common mental health problems. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ak4PiL
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How a bicycle tripled one woman's income
"You realise what a bicycle can do. It's a catalyst for unlocking so much potential." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v...
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Redonda: The Caribbean island transformed into an eco haven
After invasive rats and goats were removed from Redonda, the island's wildlife has been thriving. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Oscars 2021: 19 geeky facts from Borat to Boseman
Everything you need to know ahead of the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x2Wp9f
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Could electric tattoos be the next step in body art?
Researchers are experimenting with thin, flexible circuits that can be transferred to the skin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3egxNk...
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Online dating: 'In 2021 everyone is a kind-of catfish'
The hit US reality show is getting its own UK version - hosted by Julie Adenuga and Oobah Butler. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32rS...
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The Ugandan mum who was once ashamed of her gay son
A support group in Uganda is helping parents come to terms with their children's sexuality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aqnd9...
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Amateur jockey Brooke dies in hospital after fall at Taunton
Amateur jockey Lorna Brooke dies in hospital after a fall during a race at Taunton earlier this month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Johnson cancels India trip amid rising Covid cases
Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and and Narendra Modi "will meet in person later this year". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Leeds, Saints, Cas and Wigan win as Women's Super League starts
Leeds, Castleford, St Helens and Wigan all win convincingly as the Women's Super League gets under way. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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India coronavirus: Delhi announces lockdown as Covid cases surge
With record daily spikes all of last week, the Indian capital is now the worst-hit city in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid-19: UK investigates India variant and job centre staff 'feel unsafe'
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32oMvRd
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Sunday, April 18, 2021
Byron Bay: Calls for Netflix boycott over reality show plans
Plans for the reality show featuring "hot Instagrammers" have sparked anger in the coastal community. from BBC News - Home https...
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Super League: Why are football's biggest clubs starting new tournament?
Europe's biggest football clubs have suffered during the Covid pandemic and seek financial stability. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand
The world's first major travel bubble set up in the Covid pandemic allows quarantine-free visits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Libya: Ten years on the front line
Our correspondent on what it's been like to cover the 10 years since Colonel Gaddafi was deposed and killed. from BBC News - Home http...
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Teenage blacksmith Ben Perkins forges social media following
Ben Perkins built a blacksmith's forge in his back garden and taught himself the traditional craft. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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The disabled doctors not believed by their colleagues
People often feel nervous when they visit a doctor, but what if you are a doctor but your colleagues don't believe you're ill? fro...
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Abba: Why the UK gave the Swedish band 'nul points' at Eurovision
Björn Ulvaeus on the Swedish band's song contest win on British soil, and the future of streaming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Northern Ireland: Did anyone warn about Brexit border checks?
Border checks have caused tension in Northern Ireland but were there warnings in the Brexit campaign? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid-19 vaccines: What's happening to unused jabs?
Surplus vaccine doses are piling up in some countries while others say they are not getting enough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a...
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Time: A love story coloured by incarceration
Garrett Bradley may become the first black director to win an Oscar for her first feature documentary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Low-deposit mortgage scheme is launched
First-time buyers will get cheaper deals if they can stretch to a bigger deposit, analysts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3txCNI...
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Clergy speak out over 'racism in Church of England'
Some staff who complained of racism within the Church have been paid off to "buy their silence". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Russia expels Czech diplomats over explosion row
The Czech Republic has accused Russia of being involved in a blast at a munitions factory in 2014. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Qy...
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Big Ask: Children in England asked their hopes for post-Covid future
Millions of children in England will be surveyed in an attempt to tackle "generational problems". from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Priti Patel: Facebook encryption plan ‘must not not hamper child protection’
The Home Secretary will deliver a speech critical of Facebook's privacy plan for its apps. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3swK5KR...
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Job centre workers 'feel unsafe returning to work'
A union representing job centre staff says three in five feel unsafe interacting with the public. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32rm...
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2021 elections: Voters urged to register ahead of polls deadline
Up to 9.4 million people have not yet ensured they can cast a ballot in May's elections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32nXKJH
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'Absolutely disgusting, bang out of order' - MOTD2 pundits discuss European Super League plans
Match of the Day 2 pundits Danny Murphy and Dion Dublin discuss the news that six Premier League clubs have agreed to join a new European Su...
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Charles Geschke: Adobe co-founder who helped develop the PDF dies
Charles Geschke set up Adobe in 1982, giving the world the ubiquitous PDF technology. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v0FeTP
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Indianapolis gunman bought rifles despite earlier gun confiscation
Brandon Hole legally bought two rifles despite having had a gun confiscated by police months before. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Reopening: Prime minister 'must stick to hospitality roadmap'
Leaders of the UK's biggest hospitality firms sign an open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Lyra McKee's sister Nichola Corner says her 'heart is still broken'
The sister of journalist Lyra McKee has spoken of her grief on the second anniversary of her death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n...
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YouTube star wins with knockout inside two minutes
YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul wins his fight with ex-UFC fighter Ben Askren with a first-round knockout inside two minutes. from BBC...
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Why celebrities are being spotted in Somerset
As lockdown eases people are re-emerging into society but why is Somerset such a celebrity hotspot? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32...
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Midsomer Murders: The county that hopes a police show will lure back visitors
"I thought it would be nice to find the places it was filmed - I used to go out most weekends." from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Oxford Street 'pop-up' shop to host online retailers
A former sushi outlet on London's busiest shopping street is to host a series of "pop-up" stores. from BBC News - Home https...
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Covid-19: Queen sits alone at funeral, and three million deaths worldwide
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32owZVl
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Saturday, April 17, 2021
Ronnie O'Sullivan 'harassed' by fan before win
Reigning world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he was "harassed" by a "boozed-up" fan while he was relaxing prior to...
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China and US pledge climate change commitment
The US and China announced actions to tackle climate change following meetings in Shanghai last week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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PM 'risks losing red wall' over lobbying 'shame'
Senior Tory Sir Bernard Jenkin warns Boris Johnson about the crisis escalating in Whitehall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gkmWc7
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Covid in Brazil: Pandemic meets poverty in growing crisis
The country struggling to contain a Covid-19 surge faces a possible explosion of poverty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dttPWG
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Russia Ukraine conflict: Fact-checking Russian TV's Ukraine claims
Misleading videos were aired on Russian TV claiming to show the arrival of US tanks and planes in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Salisbury poisoning agents 'linked to Czech blast'
The Czech Republic has expelled 18 Russian diplomats in retaliation following the explosion claim. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q5...
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Covid: Gig with no social distancing to be part of government pilot
Ticket-holders for the outdoor concert in Liverpool will have to provide proof a negative test. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v46wZ...
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Inside the chemist made entirely out of felt
After wowing art lovers in the US and China, Lucy Sparrow's latest felt fantasy is her first UK show in five years. from BBC News - Ho...
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The Zurich students living cheaply in a luxury hotel
Students in one of the world's most expensive cities get stunning views of Zurich in a former business hotel. from BBC News - Home htt...
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These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia
These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x4qW6x
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Would universities call parents in a mental health crisis?
Bereaved parents call for universities to contact students' families to reduce risk of suicides. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Nil-by-mouth foodie: The chef who will never eat again
Loretta Harmes hasn't eaten or tasted food for six years, but she hasn't lost her passion for cooking. from BBC News - Home https:...
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How cancer put me off joining Amazon union
Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QzOYW4
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Another great Hamilton lap & another political row - all is well in F1
When the car performance isn't as dominant as it once was, the Hamilton factor keeps Mercedes on top. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Watson unable to seal GB win in Billie Jean King Cup
Heather Watson is unable to clinch victory for Great Britain at the first time of asking in their Billie Jean King Cup play-off tie against ...
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Helen McCrory: Stars pay tribute to Peaky Blinders actress
Cillian Murphy, JK Rowling and Sir Sam Mendes lead tributes to "fearless and magnificent" actress. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2vkUT6Z
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Covid-19 deaths pass three million worldwide
It comes as the World Health Organization warns of deaths and cases increasing at a "worrying rate". from BBC News - Home https:...
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Man City are 'benchmark' in Europe, says Chelsea boss before FA Cup semi-final
Manchester City are the "benchmark" across Europe but Chelsea "will hunt them" next season, says the London side's m...
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Wembley would be ideal for Fury fight, says Joshua
Anthony Joshua says Wembley Stadium would be the "ideal" venue for the world heavyweight clash with rival British champion Tyson F...
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Embiid 'clearly the MVP this season' - NBA round-up
Joel Embiid scores 36 points and adds 14 rebounds as his Philadelphia 76ers side defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-103. from BBC News - ...
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Friday, April 16, 2021
Covid-19: 'Unethical' vaccine passports and staff plea to returning customers
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x4ROTO
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Bellator 257: Report, highlights and full replay
Vadim Nemkov meets Phil Davis at Bellator 257 while Corey Anderson ends his career and Britons Paul Daley and Saul Rogers feature - and you ...
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Government 'risks public trust' without probes into ministers
Lord Evans says a number of allegations against ministers "haven't been completely investigated". from BBC News - Home https...
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Bellator 257: Watch Britain's Paul Daley in thriller versus Sabah Homasi
Britain's Paul "Semtex" Daley secures his 32nd career knockout after a thrilling back-and-forth battle with American Sabah Hom...
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Biden backtracks on keeping Trump cap on refugees
A refugee organisation says the White House's explanation of the order is "completely false". from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Covid-19: Vaccine passports 'unethical', church ministers warn
More than 1,200 ministers have written to the PM warning Covid certificates are a "form of coercion". from BBC News - Home https...
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Facebook board delays decision about Trump's possible return
Facebook's Oversight Board announced it will instead announce its decision "in the coming weeks". from BBC News - Home https...
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On the front line in eastern Ukraine
The BBC's Jonah Fisher reports from the front line between soldiers and separatists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dpCr0H
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Hijab regulations: Two women's experience
Nadya and Emna live 12,000 km away from each other but both have been told what they can and can’t wear. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Week in pictures: 10 - 16 April 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mV7Rz0
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Nepal fires: 'We saw huge flames coming towards our garden’
This year’s wildfire season in Nepal has been worse than usual with more fires, burning longer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q1LUm...
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Sputnik V: How Russia's Covid vaccine is dividing Europe
The vaccine has not yet been approved by Europe's medicines agency but orders are piling in. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x2rg...
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Cinema and big event organisers targeted by extreme anti-vax activists
Large events are going ahead this weekend as part of trials to reopen the economy, but some are receiving hate for participating. from BBC...
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Pub and shop staff: 'Please be nice to us this weekend'
Newsbeat hears from staff heading back to work after four months away. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ggRKuh
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20 years in Afghanistan: Was it worth it?
The BBC's Frank Gardner asks the awkward question about a war with an astronomical human cost. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32l...
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Reopening verdict: 'It was 'buzzing, chaotic and crazy'
Business owners tell how their first week of trading has gone after lockdown rules eased in England and Wales. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid-19: Scotland eases restrictions and summer holiday season 'can be saved'
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q7I4Yn
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Indianapolis mass shooting: Many casualties at FedEx facility
A gunman opens fire at a FedEx facility near the city airport before taking his own life, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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China's economy grows 18.3% in post-Covid comeback
The record figures for the first quarter of the year are skewed due to last year's nationwide lockdown from BBC News - Home https://if...
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'I'd come home crying because all these tough players kicked lumps out of me'
As he prepares for Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Leicester, Southampton winger Nathan Redmond tells BBC Sport about the role his mo...
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Thursday, April 15, 2021
I need fans at World Championship to bring out best in me - Trump
World number one Judd Trump says the return of fans will help bring out his best at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. from BBC ...
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Hancock and sister own firm given NHS contract
The health secretary is accused of "cronyism" but the government says he acted "entirely properly". from BBC News - Ho...
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Adam Toledo: Chicago releases video of police shooting boy
Adam Toledo raises his hands but does not appear to be holding a gun in the moment he was shot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gkuQC...
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US imposes sanctions on Russia over cyber-attacks
Dozens of entities are targeted over attacks including alleged interference in the 2020 elections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ga...
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Jimmy Lai: The Hong Kong billionaire risking it all by speaking out
Opposition newspaper owner Jimmy Lai was arrested under Hong Kong's new national security law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e5...
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Scotland eases rules on travel and meeting up
The Scottish government says the lockdown changes are designed to help reunite families and close friends. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Families need cannabis prescriptions support, say MPs and peers
Politicians complain that only three NHS scripts have been issued since the law changed in 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uXCG...
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TUI says summer holiday season can be saved
The boss of Europe's biggest holiday company thinks successful vaccine programmes can prevent another washout. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Colin the Caterpillar cake row: Judge Rinder gives his verdict
Marks & Spencer has begun legal action against Aldi, arguing the retailer's Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake infringes its Colin the Ca...
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Newspaper headlines: 'Brothers apart' amid Queen's 'final tribute'
The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral plans - and the choreography of the procession - make the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Escaping the anti-vax conspiracy rabbit hole
Catherine was a big believer in anti-vaccine conspiracy theories, but has since stopped believing in them. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Cages around houses: Life at Belfast's peace wall
There are over 20 miles of peace walls - or peace lines - across Northern Ireland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Qow0lk
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Scottish election: How independence could be key to how people vote
The BBC’s Connor Gillies takes a look at how the upcoming elections in Scotland could affect the likelihood of an indyref2. from BBC News ...
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Chile sees Covid surge despite vaccination success
The country's vaccination rollout is one of the fastest in the world, so why are Covid cases surging? from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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How sex surrogates are helping injured Israeli soldiers
Therapy with surrogate sexual partners is used in Israel to rehabilitate badly injured soldiers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3djI8...
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Health anxiety: The fear of illness making people quit jobs and move home
For some people, Covid has fuelled a debilitating mental health condition known as health anxiety. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3af...
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How George Floyd's death changed a small Iowa town
Issues of race were rarely discussed in Decorah, until a death 160 miles away changed everything. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dkp...
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Lateral-flow tests: What are the risks and benefits?
What are the risks and benefits from using wide-scale lateral-flow tests? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wYOc5I
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Smaller and better smartphone cameras are on the way
Smaller and more powerful lenses promise to bring even better smartphone cameras. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uYUYH3
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Covid-19: Vaccine passports could create 'two-tier society', equality watchdog warns
Vaccine certificates could help to reopen society but risk discrimination, a UK equality body warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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In pictures: 2021 Sony World Photography Awards
Craig Easton wins Sony Photographer of the Year award with photos on community representation in Blackburn. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Matchbox cars get green makeover in eco drive
The toymaker is launching new toy cars based on electric models and making some from recycled materials. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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St Vincent volcano: UN warns humanitarian crisis will last months
Thousands have fled their homes on the island of St Vincent as a volcano continues to erupt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x4ZdTp
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Senegal: The HIV success story that’s failing gay men
Senegal has successfully reduced HIV but infection remains high among gay men. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wV5Kj7
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Torres Strait 8: Australian Islanders in landmark climate fight
The group claim Australia has breached their human rights by failing to act on climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3shCyj4...
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'My mother's fertility doctor is my father'
When a DNA test revealed a decades-old family secret, Maia’s life was turned upside down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3twwNPC
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Why are so many babies dying of Covid-19 in Brazil?
As the pandemic rages in Brazil, hundreds of babies and young children are dying of Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e5b9f6
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Anorexia: 'Difficult' to get proper support in lockdown
Radio 1 Newsbeat looks at how lockdown has impacted those living with the eating disorder anorexia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w...
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Duke of Edinburgh's Award: 'Without DofE there would be no baby'
Six decades of Duke of Edinburgh's Award participants share the impact it has had on their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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A watershed moment: What now for Liverpool?
Liverpool City Council has been engulfed in accusations of intimidation and bribery. How did we get here? from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Why Russia may not be planning invasion Ukraine fears
President Biden's proposal for a summit with Russia's leader means the risk of an escalation has faded. from BBC News - Home https...
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The Circle's Manrika on trolling: 'You're a woman of colour. It makes a difference.'
Manrika Khaira has been trolled and sent death threats since going on the Channel 4 reality show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mNV...
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Election 2021: How do I vote?
About 48 million people will be able to vote in a series of elections on Thursday, 6 May. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ONpMuK
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'We realised that by joining together we could make a difference'
The cooperative firms who say their business model made them more resilient to the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3to0pPh
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Greensill: Cameron says he will 'respond positively' to MPs' lobbying inquiry
As MPs announce another inquiry into the Greensill row, David Cameron suggests he will co-operate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e0...
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Chauvin trial: Floyd's death should be 'undetermined', defence expert says
An expert called by the defence says drugs and heart problems contributed to George Floyd's death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid: 82% of positive rapid tests 'were correct'
There had been concerns that large numbers would have to self-isolate after a false positive result. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Afghanistan: 'We have won the war, America has lost', say Taliban
A BBC team meets the Taliban, a group that clearly sees itself as Afghanistan's government-in-waiting. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Psilocybin: Magic mushroom compound 'promising' for depression
A study of 59 people compared the drug with a conventional antidepressant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32imUZY
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Instagram fixes ‘mistake’ promoting harmful diet content
Some users said they were offered "appetite suppressants" and "fasting" by the search feature. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Charity shops tell donators: 'Think before giving'
Charity retailers ask givers to book before just turning up with donations as people flock back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3diNv...
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Newspaper headlines: 'Sleaze is back' and a 'grand line-up' of royals
The David Cameron lobbying row and a new image of Prince Philip and family feature in the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g7L...
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Tesco counts cost of Covid trading as profits drop
The UK's largest supermarket saw full-year sales soar but the pandemic hit its bottom line. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3deSGN...
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Chinese man kidnapped and killed in elaborate body swap scheme
The victim was used as a replacement for another corpse, whose family wanted to avoid a burial ban. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a...
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Covid-19: 'Mix and match' vaccines trial expanded and black youth 'hit hardest' by unemployment
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wVukk8
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James Dyson says Brexit has given him 'freedom'
Sir James Dyson defends moving his firm's headquarters to Singapore and says Dyson is a British firm. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Ludwig Ahgren breaks Twitch subscription record after 31-day stint
Ludwig Ahgren has more than 282,000 paying subscribers after a month-long Twitch ‘subathon‘. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3abf8pb
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Afghans face pivotal moment as US prepares to 'close the book'
Could the US decision to pull its troops from Afghanistan by 11 September lead to civil war? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ggedYe
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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
County lines gang 'recruited teen in 80 minutes via Snapchat'
A boy tells how he replied to an advert on Snapchat and was groomed to sell drugs at the age of 14. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2R...
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Neighbours: Actress Sharon Johal also alleges racism on soap
Sharon Johal says she faced taunts and mockery of her Indian background from other castmates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g7HbJW ...
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'Mix and match' UK Covid vaccine trial expanded
Using different shots for the first and second doses might give better protection, say experts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tiw8B...
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Black youth unemployment 'hits 35% in pandemic'
Young black people are three times more likely to be out of work than white peers, research shows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mI...
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UK woodlands 'at crisis point' amid wildlife decline
A review of the state of Britain's native woods and trees finds only 7% are in good condition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PT...
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Mary Agyapong: Pregnant nurse’s family yet to get GoFundMe money
More than £186,000 was raised on a GoFundMe page set up after Mary Agyapong died with Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q3GiH...
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Newquay is hottest sellers' market, says Rightmove
Online property portal names Cornish surfing town as place where properties sell fastest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a8MSDG
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Seven things you might not know about Brick Lane
From corpses on horseback to a market selling lions - the varied history of London's Brick Lane. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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US seeks China climate agreements ahead of Biden summit
US envoy John Kerry will hold talks in Shanghai ahead of a climate summit hosted by President Biden. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Newspaper headlines: 'Sleazy access' in lobbying row and 'thirst in the queue'
The papers cover new revelations over David Cameron's lobbying and the easing of virus restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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'No say over my body': Alleged US ICE detainee medical abuse
Dozens of women allege they faced invasive gynaecological procedures while being held at a US immigration detention centre. from BBC News ...
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Lockdown learning 'made me feel a lot more confident'
Teenagers are due back in school next week but despite the challenges, some benefited from lockdown learning. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Meet the songwriters who told pop stars: 'Don't steal from us'
A group of writers are exposing the dirty business of making pop hits, and campaigning for change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q3...
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Why $30m didn't protect Nigerian pupils after Chibok
The 2014 student abductions led to a plan backed by the UK but little has come of it seven years on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid: 'Israel may be reaching herd immunity'
A leading doctor describes it as the "only explanation" for cases falling as restrictions are eased. from BBC News - Home https:...
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CEO Secrets: 'Taking risks is how we found our edge'
Public relations firm boss George James thought clients would be put off by his youth but turned his weakness into a strength. from BBC Ne...
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Why 'stay-at-home parent' is a job title
LinkedIn now gives parents a way to reflect a career gap. Can it help the return-to-work challenge? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u...
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West agree joint custody after divorce
US reality star Kim Kardashian married rapper Kanye West in 2014 but filed for divorce in February. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32...
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West Sussex learning disability support services 'are a lifeline'
Three learning disability support centre users describe the impact of closures during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m...
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Covid: Over-45s invited to book vaccine
People over 45 can now book a Covid jab via the NHS website, as the vaccination programme enters a new phase. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Afro wigs: Norfolk hair donor proud of 'historic breakthrough'
Carly Gorton, 11, had challenged a charity which said it could not make wigs using her hair. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g6vy6c
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UK exports to EU rebound after January's slump
Despite the improvement, exports still remain below 2020 levels, the UK statistics body says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a6x3NO ...
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Covid-19: Vaccination milestone and variant cluster in south London
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3daXaF6
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Monday, April 12, 2021
Covid-19: England gets third jab as Moderna rollout begins
It offers an alternative to the AstraZeneca jab for under-30s, after very rare blood clot concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s...
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Uefa Euro 2020: Trafalgar Square earmarked for 12,500-capacity fan park
Up to nine matches could be shown on giant TV screens in central London if licensing is approved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PWd...
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Covid lockdown eases: England 'buzzing' after first night out in 97 days
As outdoor hospitality reopens, revellers find the atmosphere "celebratory" despite a nip in the air. from BBC News - Home https...
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Taiwan: 'Record number' of China jets enter airspace
Beijing sends 25 military aircraft into Taiwan as the US warns against an 'increasingly aggressive' China. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Gruppe S: German far-right group on trial for 'terror plot'
The 12 men are accused of planning attacks on migrants, Muslims and politicians in Germany. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dhzHm1
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Fukushima: Japan approves releasing wastewater into ocean
Most experts say it's a normal and safe practice but environmentalists and locals are not happy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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World's wealthiest 'at heart of climate problem'
The so-called “polluter elite” must change their lifestyles to tackle climate change, a report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Quick guide to Russia-Ukraine military tensions
What you need to know about Russia's troop build-up around eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uLwxg5
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Cressida Cowell: Children's Laureate leads call for £100m primary school library fund
Cowell and other leading writers want yearly funding to aid primary school libraries post-pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d...
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Lockdown lifting in Liverpool: 'Light at the end of the tunnel'
Excitement, relief and cocktails flowed as bars and non-essential shops reopened in Liverpool. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a65lAV...
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Covid: 'The world through my eyes is different'
Usha Mistry has very limited sight and is worried about having to move around London as lockdown eases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Saving the kelp forest that stars in My Octopus Teacher
The makers of the Bafta-winning documentary want to preserve the underwater ecosystem it features. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mF...
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The anti-vax movement targeting German children
An anti-lockdown, anti-vaccine movement with ties to the far right has recruited hundreds of children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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'I put those goggles on and just fell in love'
Drones capable of 90mph are being raced in a league which supporters say is close to the big time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wS...
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What is Ramadan and when is it?
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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The exchange project uniting young Americans during the pandemic
Teenagers from across the US are coming together to discuss their vastly differing backgrounds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wSAG3...
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Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus
As Covid cases surge, India's wealthy lead global enquiries for citizenship and residency abroad. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Deaf Norfolk sheepdog Peggy learns 'sign language'
She was given up when she could not work, but her latest owners have taught the old dog new tricks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d...
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Pubs reopen in England: Gong marks the occasion
The Greyhound Inn in Buxton is one of many pubs in England open for outside seating from today. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uJc0Z...
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Iran vows revenge for 'Israeli' attack on Natanz nuclear site
Iran's foreign ministry blames Israel for Sunday's incident at the Natanz uranium enrichment plant. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Covid-19: 'Behave responsibly' as lockdown eases and China 'vaccine efficacy low'
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Qeq6Do
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Daunte Wright shooting: Protests near Minneapolis after police killing
A curfew is imposed and tear gas fired amid protests over the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mCtnZ2...
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Haridwar: Crowds surging at India's Kumbh Mela amid deadly Covid wave
Tens of thousands are participating in Kumbh Mela even as India records its highest-ever Covid spike. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Sunday, April 11, 2021
Prince Philip: The Vanuatu tribes mourning the death of their 'god'
As Britain grieves his death, so do some Pacific tribespeople who revere him as a spiritual figure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t...
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Covid-19: G7 nations 'should finance global vaccine scheme' - Brown
Former PM Gordon Brown says £22bn is needed so vaccines can be administered in lower income countries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Guillermo Lasso: Conservative ex-banker elected Ecuador president
Guillermo Lasso, 65, has vowed to attract foreign investment and break away from leftist policies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/323...
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Chinese official says local vaccines 'don't have high protection rates'
However he later appeared to backtrack, saying his comments were a "complete misunderstanding". from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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St Vincent volcano: Eruptions likely in coming days, experts warn
The Caribbean island of St Vincent has been blanketed in ash after the La Soufrière volcano erupted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Cyclone Seroja: Fast-moving cyclone lashes Western Australia
Tropical cyclone Seroja left a trail of destruction, with wind speeds of up to 170km/h (105mph). from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wQEn...
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Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change
China's regulators slapped a $2.8bn fine on the e-commerce giant over monopoly concerns from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wOQioD
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Markus Söder joins German chancellor race
Bavaria's premier finally says he may be the conservatives' candidate to replace Angela Merkel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Masters 2021: Hideki Matsuyama claims one-shot victory at Augusta National
Hideki Matsuyama holds on to win the Masters by one shot and become the first Japanese man to claim a major title. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Prince Philip: Politicians around UK to pay tribute to duke
The Duke of Edinburgh's death will be marked in Westminster, Holyrood, Cardiff and Stormont. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QhCx...
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Cyclone Seroja: Storm makes landfall in Western Australia
The storm made landfall late on Sunday, leaving thousands of homes without power. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s61sSn
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Yuri Gagarin: Sixty years since the first man went into space
The BBC speaks to the woman who, as a child, witnessed Yuri Gagarin's return to Earth 60 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Being mixed race like Kamala Harris: 'I feel just as Indian as I feel black'
Three women who share Kamala Harris' mixed parentage open up about balancing the two sides of their lives. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Oxford Street: Wooing shoppers back to Europe's busiest high street
Empty stores and American sweets - what consumers on Oxford Street can expect to see as shops reopen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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The 'Iron Man' body armour many of us may soon be wearing
The market for exoskeletons - high-tech external body support systems - is tipped to grow strongly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t...
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Camille Pissarro: Transatlantic struggle for painting stolen by Nazis
A Pissarro painting is the focus of a custody battle involving a Holocaust survivor and a US museum. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Why India's forest fires are worrying scientists
Activists say authorities in India and Nepal seem underprepared to fight forest fires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mCU0gB
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China mine rescue: Crews race to free trapped workers in Xinjiang
Twenty-one people are trapped underground after a coal mine flooded in the Xinjiang region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OCLHoq
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NI riots: Adult influence in disorder 'amounts to child abuse'
Young people rioting in Northern Ireland are being "exploited", says the children's commissioner. from BBC News - Home https...
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Nikki Grahame's friends 'heartbroken' at Big Brother star's death
Ex-Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten posted an emotional video saying: "I wish I could have done more". from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Covid-19: India vaccination crosses 100 million doses
But despite the huge inoculation drive, India has just registered another record increase in cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O...
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Prince Philip: Funeral an 'ideal opportunity' to end royal rifts, says Major
Shared grief over Prince Philip's death is an "ideal opportunity" to mend rifts within the Royal Family, Sir John Major says. ...
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St Vincent volcano: Power cuts after another 'explosive event'
Monitors report another "explosive event" at a volcano on the now ash-covered Caribbean island of St Vincent. from BBC News - Ho...
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Covid-19: Shoppers urged to respect staff, and PM won't attend Philip's funeral
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a0IUNw
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Hillsborough group disbands as families look to 'move on'
Victims' families will mark the 32nd anniversary of the stadium disaster privately on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s...
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Saturday, April 10, 2021
Prince Philip: PM will not attend the duke's funeral, No 10 says
Boris Johnson wants to allow "as many family members as possible" to attend amid the 30-guest limit. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid: Shoppers 'must respect staff' when retail reopens
People are urged to be considerate when non-essential retail rules ease in England and Wales on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Sir Richard Sutton: Man charged with murder
Thomas Schreiber is charged with murder, attempted murder and dangerous driving. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a2TbbP
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St Vincent volcano: Ash rains down on Caribbean island
Thousands of people in Saint Vincent have been evacuated after the La Soufrière volcano erupted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/323Fn...
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Matt Hancock had 'private drink' with David Cameron and Lex Greensill
An ally of Matt Hancock tells the BBC he "acted in entirely the correct way" after the 2019 meeting. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Gyms re-opening: 'Everyone's raring to go - but take it slow'
Gyms open in England this week, but people should "take it slow" to get their fitness levels back. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Lockdown eases: How we fit bras at a social distance
Bravissimo's Leanne Cahill explains how her shops will work when they reopen after lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/320e0...
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Prince Philip: The Royal Navy years
Prince Philip's Royal Navy years were a defining experience, and led to him meeting Princess Elizabeth. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Saving green turtles... by cooling their eggs
Warmer sand temperatures from climate change are leading to way more females being hatched than males. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Your pictures on the theme of 'my favourite food'
A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wKLPDs
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Moscow's palatial Yeliseyevsky food hall closes after 120 years
The iconic supermarket on Tverskaya Street in central Moscow first opened its doors 120 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dQ...
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Covid-19: Debunking the latest wave of medical misinformation
A round-up of the latest false and misleading posts about Covid-19 going viral on social media from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mDKpq0...
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‘I can’t wait to go shopping again, it's been ages’
Some are eager to hit the High Street when non-essential shops reopen on Monday - but others remain wary. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Ghana's farmers eye sweet success from chocolate
Ghana is the world's second largest cocoa producer but sees little of the profits from chocolate - for now. from BBC News - Home https...
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Rescheduled Dubai Expo hopes to attract 25 million visits
Rescheduled Dubai Expo hopes to attract 25 million visits from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t90pCI
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Prince Philip: World leaders and royals send heartfelt sympathy
The Pope adds his condolences as tributes to the Duke of Edinburgh pour in from across the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fTV...
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Grand National 2021: Pinstickers' guide to Aintree runners & riders
Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Devon and Cornwall police officers sacked after speeding
The policemen were on road safety duty when they drove at 89mph in a seized vehicle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t5BY9i
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Alibaba: Chinese regulator slaps huge fine on tech giant
The e-commerce company Alibaba Group is fined $2.75bn for violating anti-monopoly rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wGArIS
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When the Queen was snapped 'giggling' at Prince Philip
A royal occasion descended into bewilderment and chuckles after a swarm of bees descended. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d6QnfL
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In pictures: Tributes continue for the duke
Tributes are being paid to the Duke of Edinburgh, after his death at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Former Norwich North MP Ian Gibson dies aged 82
Dr Gibson served as the MP for Norwich North from 1997 to 2009 when he was forced to resign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g6rgLM
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Prince Philip: How the Royal Navy shaped the Duke of Edinburgh
From his rescue as a toddler to thwarting wartime sea raids, the duke - and his outlook on life - was shaped by the navy. from BBC News - ...
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Belfast riots: Police injured during another night of NI violence
Police appeal for calm after more attacks on officers, this time in north Belfast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mywGR4
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Covid-19: Palace urges crowds not to gather, and infections fall
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/324VR4e
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Friday, April 9, 2021
Coronavirus: WHO chief criticises 'shocking' global vaccine divide
Supply deals between wealthy nations risk worsening vaccine inequality, the health body says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d3gfJi ...
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Prince Philip: Gun salutes planned across UK after Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99
The Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II's husband of 73 years, died on Friday at the age of 99. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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La Soufrière: Thousands flee Caribbean volcano
La Soufrière on St Vincent island spews ash 6km into the air as thousands are evacuated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mz3zx2
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Prince Philip: Every living US president pays respects
The Duke of Edinburgh saw 18 presidents elected in his lifetime and met many of them with the Queen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Prince Philip: Family visits Buckingham Palace at 1am to lay flowers
Alex and his two children came to lay flowers at 01:00 BST in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fSUOg2...
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Prince Philip: What are the plans for his funeral?
What happens next in the days leading up to the ceremonial funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fUtWvZ
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Race report: Boris Johnson urged to withdraw 'whitewashing' inquiry
An open letter signed by 20,000 says a report into racial inequality "provoked national indignation". from BBC News - Home https...
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LS Lowry Beach Scene bought for £162,500 for Berwick-upon-Tweed
The "matchstick figures" artist, better known for his industrial scenes, used to holiday in Berwick. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid-19: Ireland adds 16 countries to hotel quarantine list
Travellers from the US, Canada and France are among those who will be required to stay in hotels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fYG...
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The Queen and Prince Philip: An enduring royal romance
During their 73-year marriage, he was the Queen's public support and the person who knew her best. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Prince Philip: Matt Smith and Tobias Menzies on playing the duke in The Crown
What was it like to take on the part of the Duke of Edinburgh in the award-winning Netflix series? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Qc...
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Week in pictures: 3 - 9 April 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s5AfiS
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Sofagate: Turkey and the story of three presidents and only two chairs
When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was left standing because of a lack of chairs in Turkey this week, she reacted with ...
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NI riots: Police use water cannon during further riots
Officers deployed water cannon for the first time in six years during another night of violence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31YHA...
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COP26: Greta Thunberg has no plans to attend Glasgow summit
The climate campaigner is concerned about the impact of Covid on attendance at the Glasgow summit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mI...
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Covid-19: Tests for overseas travel and sports back 'vaccine passports'
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wDQZRL
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Gillingham stabbing: Tributes to stab victim Sir Richard Sutton
Sir Richard, one of the UK's richest men, was found dead and a woman hurt at his mansion in Dorset. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Police hunt for twin sisters, 13, missing for six days
Poppy and Lily Myers were last seen near their home in Twickenham on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31ZhNxM
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Thursday, April 8, 2021
North Korea: Kim Jong-un warns of 'difficult' crisis
Human rights groups say the country is facing dire food shortages and economic instability. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wDDMbD
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US blacklists seven Chinese supercomputer groups
President Biden's actions continue US moves to make it harder for China to obtain its technology. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid-19: Why have deaths soared in Brazil?
President Bolsonaro has downplayed the pandemic and resisted lockdowns but now faces a major crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Why the Chauvin trial ‘exhausts’ black America
Many say watching George Floyd's final moments is traumatising - and so is the fight for racial justice. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Coronavirus: Cost of testing 'is too much for people to travel'
The government cannot yet confirm whether international travel could resume in May. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uBsjHW
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Overseas health workers to get free UK visa extension, says Home Office
The Home Office says it will benefit 14,000 people, but unions ask why care workers are not included. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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'Satan Shoes' to be recalled as Nike agrees to settle lawsuit
The art collective that sold the customised sneakers will recall the shoes and offer full refunds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d1...
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Amazon holds early lead in historic union election
Workers in Alabama were voting on whether to create the first unionised warehouse in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sYPYS2
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Eating disorders: 'My BMI wasn't low enough to get help'
Using the Body Mass Index to measure health "inspires weight stigma" and should be scrapped, MPs say. from BBC News - Home https...
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Artist Tracey Emin says her cancer is 'gone'
The 57-year-old was diagnosed with a "really rapid, really aggressive" bladder cancer last year. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Covid vaccine: Fasting during Ramadan 'should not stop Muslims getting jab'
Islamic scholars and NHS leaders say Muslims can still get the vaccine during Ramadan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uARv17
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Lockdown easing: What to watch for when you’re out and about
The BBC’s David Shukman on how to navigate lockdown easing while keeping yourself and others safe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q9...
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Quiz of the week: Why the fuss over a beauty queen's crown?
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/3fZ...
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Bird Photographer of the Year 2021 finalists revealed
Brawling puffins, warbling warblers and swooping swallows - some of this year's shortlisted images. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Is Netflix's Seaspiracy film right about fishing damaging oceans?
Are the activities of the fishing industry destroying the world's oceans as a new film suggests? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Encephalitis: 'Friendly fire' in my brain saw me sectioned in error
Model Lucy Dawson was 21 when a life-threatening illness was misdiagnosed as a mental breakdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39XdR...
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Glass Animals: How Heat Waves became the ultimate sleeper hit
From severe injuries to Hollywood A-listers - here's the unlikely story of the ultimate sleeper hit. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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What will self-driving trucks mean for truck drivers?
Trucking is a big employer but autonomous trucks are on the horizon - are they a threat? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dNlFr9
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French Open postponed by one week in hope more fans can attend
The French Open will now run from 30 May to 13 June in the hope that more spectators will be permitted to attend. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Belfast: Emergency Stormont meeting after night of violence
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the scenes of disorder in west Belfast "deeply concerned" him. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Mason Mount: England midfielder scores his first Champions League goal
Thomas Tuchel says Mason Mount's first Champions League goal is a "big step" for the player as Chelsea establish a commanding ...
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Covid: Unpaid carers 'struggled to get pain relief' for terminally ill
Susan Lowe is among the carers who struggled to get pain relief for a loved one during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Study says bitcoin could derail China's climate change targets
Bitcoin emissions in China exceed the total emissions of the Czech Republic and Qatar, study says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s0...
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High Street shops will 'bounce back' on reopening day
Analysts say rise in visitors to retail parks shows shoppers keen to return to physical shopping. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31Sm...
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Beijing now has more billionaires than any city
China's capital has overtaken New York as it bounced back quickly from the pandemic, according to Forbes. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Navalny: Jailed Putin critic 'losing sensation in legs and hands'
The Putin critic has been diagnosed with spinal hernias and his health is worsening, a lawyer says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m...
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George Floyd: Expert witness criticises use of force during arrest
Sgt Jody Stiger testified that "no force" was necessary once Mr Floyd had been placed in handcuffs. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Women could be owed 'lottery-winning' pension sums
Up to 5,000 women pensioners could be entitled to huge refunds under a little-known-rule, the BBC has learned. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Boohoo: Price differences for same clothes 'a genuine mistake'
Boohoo says it had not realised identical clothing was being sold at different prices across its brands. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: Vaccines 'break link' between infections and death
A study of 140,000 people in England found one in 500 were infected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fSSOV0
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Hong Kong citizens to be given 'support' to come to UK
The communities secretary says arrivals under a new scheme will be helped to access housing and jobs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Women with disabilities 'groped and not taken seriously'
Women with disabilities are twice as likely to experience sexual assault as non-disabled, figures show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid-19: The disinformation tactics used by China
A look at Beijing’s experiment with global misinformation since the virus was first detected in Wuhan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Trans in Japan: Sterilisation and legal gender recognition
Fumino Sugiyama is a transgender man, but Japanese law means he is not legally recognised as male. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PA...
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'Exciting' stone age discoveries in the Cairngorms
Rare clues to Mesolithic life in Scotland's mountains add to evidence previously found in Perthshire and Dumfries. from BBC News - Hom...
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Are pay-by-the-minute booths the future of work?
A Singapore-based firm has come up with a useful alternative when working from home is inconvenient. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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I Can See Your Voice: The show where singers are judged on appearance
A new BBC One game show asks whether you can spot a good singer based on their appearance alone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ww85...
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The woman who took on Google and won
When Shannon Wait was suspended after posting about working conditions, she fought back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t16xwP
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Local elections 2021: A simple guide to English council elections
Your introduction to the local council elections taking place on 6 May. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/321T8IJ
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France and Covid: Call My Agent star joins plea to reopen theatres
Grégory Montel believes the French government must allow theatres and cinemas to start working again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Indian Premier League: The risks of hosting the IPL during a pandemic
The world's richest cricket tournament will see eight teams play 60 games behind closed doors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sY...
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Four quizzed over 8,000 bluebells dug up in wood
Four people are questioned by police after 8,000 bulbs are found in bags in a wood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wIpkzl
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'Covid-breach' kayaker stuck on Loch Lomond island without paddle
The man, believed to be from England, was rescued after getting trapped while camping on Inchtavannach in Loch Lomond. from BBC News - Hom...
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'I could photograph space my entire life'
A paediatrician describes how his love of space observation has grown during the lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39Oh7zL
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TikTok: Teen saves boy after seeing crash on livestream
The 13-year-old raised the alarm after the boy crashed his quad bike during a live feed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cVBi0s
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Deliveroo shares up 2% on first full trading day as rider strike begins
Wednesday marks the first day of trading for 70,000 retail investors, as well as strike action for some UK riders. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Kevin de Bruyne: Man City midfielder signs new deal that runs until 2025
Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne signs a new deal running until 2025 with the Premier League leaders. from BBC News - Home https...
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Covid-19: Moderna vaccine rollout to begin and Brazil daily deaths top 4,000
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wHYcAv
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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
US restaurants face ketchup packet shortage amid Covid pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic leads to a surge in demand for single-use packs of the popular condiment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wH...
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Covid: Brazil has more than 4,000 deaths in 24 hours for first time
Hospitals are overcrowded, with people dying as they wait for treatment, as cases continue to surge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Hazmat crew called in to clean US house
The resident has been dealing with depression and fatigue following a stroke over 20 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31T3Ss...
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India Covid-19: 'No end in sight' as doctors battle second wave
Indian doctors say they are already feeling overwhelmed as Covid cases rise sharply in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O...
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China one-child policy: can dropping limits increase birth rates?
The government is considering dropping birth limits in some parts to offset an ageing population. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wAf...
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Schools 'a lifeline to many students' in past year'
School staff helped families struggling financially during pandemic, says the National Education Union. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Inner Light: The children surviving conflict in DR Congo
Hugh Kinsella Cunningham documents the lives of children caught up in conflict in DR Congo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s4HfwB
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How one woman discovered her true cultural heritage
Gail Lukasik's life was turned upside down when she discovered her mother was mixed race but had 'passed' as white to escape rac...
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Another Round: How a film about a drinking experiment became a celebration of life
Another Round sees four men on an alcohol experiment and has become an Oscar-nominated success. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OvEIh...
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'Long Covid has destroyed me but I am fighting back'
A former health coach is blogging about her experience with the condition to help others get diagnosed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Why Utah is making men pay women's pregnancy costs
Fathers in Utah will soon be legally obligated to foot half the bill of a mother's pregnancy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3urB...
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Covid: Moderna vaccine roll-out to begin in Wales
Patients in Carmarthenshire will be the first in the UK to receive the vaccine on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39OIvgM
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Covid-19 raises risk of depression and dementia, study suggests
Researchers looked at how likely 600,000 patients were to develop one of 14 common brain conditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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City drivers 'should think twice' before buying SUVs
The boss of the RAC Foundation says drivers in urban areas should consider which car is most appropriate. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Food poverty: MPs call on government to step up help
A report calls on the government to create a food security minister to protect the vulnerable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wvVRIB...
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'Our flight refund battle for mum who can barely walk'
The family was sent a voucher, rather than the refund they wanted - until BBC News followed up the case. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Credit Suisse axes bosses and bonuses amid Archegos losses
The Swiss bank's risk chief is leaving after it revealed the fallout from two major clients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sUvK...
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EasyJet: Two test travel plan would be too expensive
The airline says the cost of pre and post-travel testing could exceed the price of a plane ticket. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Op...
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Hunter Biden: US president's son opens up about addiction and family life
The son of the US president tells the BBC his brother's death took him to "a really dark, dark place". from BBC News - Home ...
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Police attacked during fresh night of NI violence
Petrol bombs are thrown at officers in Carrickfergus and a car is set alight in Londonderry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rOEmzP
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Covid-19: PM under pressure over vaccine passports, and the 'ghosted' ex-Topshop staff
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dFjjKH
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FND: ‘The most common condition you’ve never heard of’
Cassie, 18, suffers seizures and memory loss because of the neurological complaint FND. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a35fdl
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Monday, April 5, 2021
Hunter Biden on addiction: My life is not a tabloid
The US president's son talks to the BBC about addiction, grief and his scrutinised work in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Stephen Hendry beats Jimmy White in World Championship qualifying
Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry beats old rival Jimmy White in the first round of qualifying for this year's World Championship...
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Australia and New Zealand to start quarantine-free travel
Both nations have contained Covid outbreaks and sustained very low or near-zero infection rates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cQWC...
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Covid passports: Plans criticised by MPs amid fears of 'two-tier Britain'
Certificates are likely to be a feature of life until the Covid threat is over, a government review says. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Tokyo Olympics: North Korea to skip Games over Covid-19 fears
The announcement puts an end to Seoul's hopes of using the Games to engage with Pyongyang. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rUljDY...
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Jordan's Prince Hamzah pledges allegiance to king after mediation
Prince Hamzah issues a statement hours after mediation saying he is committed to the constitution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fE...
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Capt Sir Tom 100: NHS fundraiser's 'birthday challenge' announced
People are encouraged to raise money on what would have been the late NHS fundraiser's birthday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Unions criticise 'miserly' 50p rise in statutory sick pay
SSP increases from £95.85 to £96.35 a week in April, but unions say it is too little to live on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mxWK...
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Sir Keir Starmer apologises for visit to church criticised for LGBT stance
The Labour leader visited a church on Good Friday but says he was unaware of its beliefs on LGBT+ rights. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Light pollution: How lockdown has darkened our skies
One impact of lockdown is that there has been a big reduction in light pollution in some areas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wvffW...
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'I make Van Goghs out of Fuzzy Felt'
Lucy Morrow, from Nottinghamshire, got creative after having to spend time off work due to surgery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P...
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Terezin: The Nazi concentration camp falling into ruin
There are concerns that historical evidence will be lost if Terezin's buildings are not maintained. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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The sailor living alone on an abandoned cargo ship
Seafarer Mohammed Aisha has been living on an abandoned cargo ship for four years, part of that time completely on his own. from BBC News ...
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Five animals to spot in a post-Covid financial jungle
As the world prepares for an economic reset, several creatures have emerged to help you navigate your way. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Fibromyalgia and pain: 'How cooking gave me my family back'
Ian loved cooking, but after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia he had to think of new way to get into the kitchen. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Remote working: Is Big Tech going off work from home?
After much hype about working from home, some tech companies are getting cold feet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rMqXrW
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'We went here, there and everywhere to make it happen'
Budding academic entrepreneurs say that scientific discovery is only the start of the journey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cPi3Wq...
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Covid: Paris police probe 'secret luxury dinner parties'
French authorities investigate after an undercover video claims to show secret luxury dining. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3duhala ...
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SAG Awards: Screen Actors Guild honour The Trial of the Chicago 7
People from ethnic minorities win in all four individual film categories for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dsov4w
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'Sinister elements' getting younger people to attack PSNI
Officers came under attack during trouble in Carrickfergus, Newtownabbey and Londonderry on Sunday night. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid-19: PM expected to unveil foreign travel traffic light system
The government is acting "very carefully and cautiously", health minister Edward Argar says from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Premier League relegation battle: Newcastle shootout with Fulham will go to the wire - Alan Shearer
Newcastle need to repeat the ambitious approach that got them a point against Spurs, says MOTD2 pundit Alan Shearer. from BBC News - Home ...
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Covid: Weekly tests for all in England, and cabinet to sign off lockdown easing
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fIUSyO
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Sunday, April 4, 2021
Jordan Spieth: Texas Open win is former world number one's first title since 2017
Former world number one Jordan Spieth wins the Texas Open by two shots to end a victory drought of nearly four years. from BBC News - Home...
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LG scraps its smartphone business as losses mount
The South Korean electronics giant said the mobile phone market had become "incredibly competitive". from BBC News - Home https:...
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Labour urges tighter rules on lobbyists
It comes amid questions over David Cameron's links to collapsed finance firm Greensill Capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s...
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Taiwan train crash: Lorry boss offers 'deep remorse'
At least 50 people died in Friday's crash, which was caused by a vehicle slipping onto the tracks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid: Rapid tests to be offered twice-weekly in England
They will be available to everyone for free, under an extension of the government testing programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid in Scotland: Hairdressers and homeware shops reopen
Non-essential click and collect services are also able to resume business as Covid restrictions ease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Gundecha Brothers: Famous Indian music gurus accused of sexual assault
The BBC spoke to several women who have accused three famous classical musicians of sexual abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Prd...
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Boohoo: Karen Millen skirt had Oasis label covered in pen
Joanna Sikora said a skirt she bought from Karen Millen had an Oasis label covered in marker pen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ulJ...
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Adopting in the age of opioids
At 40, Carrie Brady decided to start a family and open her heart to adopting a child in need. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mgXpBE ...
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Patria y Vida: Cuba's rap battle with dissidents
A viral YouTube rap and reggaeton hit called 'Patria y Vida' - 'Fatherland and Life' - has angered Cuba's communist-run ...
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Covid: Croquet clubs 'inundated' during lockdown
The UK croquet season begins as clubs see a spike in membership enquiries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39FmYqI
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Sudden death: Partner's heartache after her fiancé died aged 31
Danielle Riley shares her grief after losing her partner Andy to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fGavXL ...
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Can celebrities control their image online?
Meet the stars who have attempted to police their online presence - from Remi Malek to Beyonce. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cRp8p...
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: How the virus has changed our sleep patterns
Coronavirus is clearly a virus that affects our nervous system - and it appears to have an impact on the brain's sleep patterns. from ...
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Covid Greece: Waiting for the tourists to come back
As Europeans wait to see if foreign holidays are possible this summer, Greece hopes to open up soon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Vitamin D: The truth about an alleged Covid ‘cover-up’
The vitamin is being studied - but why do some claim evidence is being ignored? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PZTDQP
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The Myanmar beauty queen standing up to the military
A month ago Han Lay was protesting. Last week she used her pageant speech to criticise the military. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Bakewell love locks removal plans leave families 'devastated'
Plans to remove hundreds of love locks from a Bakewell bridge leaves some families "gutted". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Egypt mummies: Parade transports remains of pharaohs
Amid fanfare, 18 kings and four queens were transported on custom-made vehicles designed to minimise vibration. from BBC News - Home https...
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Carabao Cup: Final between Tottenham & Man City to have 8,000 fans in stadium
The Carabao Cup final between Tottenham and Manchester City will have 8,000 fans in attendance after it is confirmed as a pilot event to tes...
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Beth Potter runs second-fastest road 5km ever - and potential world record
Britain's Beth Potter runs the second-fastest road 5km ever by a female athlete at a race in the Lancashire village of Barrowford. fro...
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Covid: Covid pass trials to start, and pandemic Easter messages
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3upXCW1
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Saturday, April 3, 2021
Florida declares state of emergency over toxic wastewater leak
More than 300 homes in the Tampa Bay area have been ordered to be evacuated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ompye0
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England 'flat' and 'frustrated' with second-half performance
England are left feeling "flat" and "frustrated", despite claiming an emphatic win against Scotland in their Women's...
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Wally the Walrus: Fears for safety as Tenby tourists get 'too close'
Conservationists urge Tenby tourists to enjoy the stray mammal's temporary visit "from a distance". from BBC News - Home htt...
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Easter Sunday: Boris Johnson and Sir Keir Starmer recall pandemic in messages
The political leaders reflect how churches have supported communities during Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fE5hf6
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Amazon apologises for wrongly denying drivers need to urinate in bottles
The online shopping giant falsely claimed its drivers were not forced at times to urinate in bottles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid-19: France enters third national lockdown amid ICU surge
The measures come as Europe battles a third wave of the pandemic and delays in its vaccine rollout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31...
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Emma Caldwell suspect 'attacked woman in same woods'
A woman claims she was attacked by a man identified as a prime suspect in the murder of Emma Caldwell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Long lost pen pals reunited after 70 years
Jim Johnston from Belfast tracked down his American pen pal seven decades after losing touch. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rOBaUO ...
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Project 17: Solving Singapore's food waste problem
Shan, 17, wants to find out just how much food gets wasted in his home country of Singapore. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cLYoX7
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Hidden treasure: Hertford Union Canal gives up its secrets
Anna Borzello explores the Hertford Union Canal as it is drained for the first time in 20 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OnFz...
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Boat Race 2021: Universities move from London to Ely
The traditional showdown between Oxford and Cambridge universities takes place on the Great Ouse this year. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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'We found a baby on the subway - now he's our son'
Danny Stewart saw something on the floor of an NY subway station - soon he would treasure it more than anything. from BBC News - Home http...
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Mozambique Palma attack: How people tried to flee the assault
Survivors and their family members recount what happened when Islamist militants targeted Palma. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sPF3...
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China is 'trampling on Hong Kong's democracy'
With Beijing's influence now paramount, many in Hong Kong are torn between defiance and resignation. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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England lockdown: Countdown to freedom
As coronavirus restrictions are lifted - when can you return to your favourite activities? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sNDr3U
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How Princess Diana has been portrayed on stage and in film
A new Broadway musical about the princess is just the latest in a series of portrayals of her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39...
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Covid-19: Three Essex survivors recount their experiences
Three people who survived coronavirus share their stories, from hospital to recovery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ulazAh
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Marwa Elselehdar: 'I was blamed for blocking the Suez Canal'
Egypt's pioneering ship captain has been targeted over false rumours about her role in the incident. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: More visitors at care homes and UK clotting deaths after AstraZeneca jab
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cLKvbs
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Covid: Clean-up after crowds party in Cardiff Bay despite restrictions
People who broke Covid rules to gather should be "deeply ashamed of themselves", says council leader. from BBC News - Home https...
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Friday, April 2, 2021
Egypt mummies to pass through Cairo in ancient rulers' parade
The Cairo spectacle will see the remains of 18 kings and four queens taken to a new resting place. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dy...
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Covid-19: Italy begins strict Easter lockdown
The measures come as Italy battles a third wave of the pandemic, with more than 20,000 new cases daily. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Taiwan: Prosecutors seek arrest after train crash which killed 50
A construction manager's lorry is suspected of sliding on to train tracks, causing the derailment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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World’s largest ocean monitoring system BRUVS launched
Marine scientist Professor Jessica Meeuwig on her hopes for a new ocean monitoring system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pu3kY0
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Mustard gas among toxic waste in Wales' old landfill sites
Environmental campaigners dub the 1,572 locations across Wales "ticking time bombs". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ufcshS...
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Ros Atkins On… Macron’s Covid-19 Crisis
Coronavirus has forced France into a third lockdown and raised questions about President Emmanuel Macron’s leadership. from BBC News - Hom...
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Abigail Thorn: 'I came out as trans and made headlines'
Abigail Thorn is behind the popular channel Philosophy Tube, which has over 900,000 subscribers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PQpa...
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Lockdown policing: Cracking down on the coronavirus rule breakers
The BBC joined Lancashire Police as they broke up gatherings breaching lockdown rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wnRCib
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Week in pictures: 27 March - 2 April 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PNB4iS
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Street racing: They're fast, Atlanta's furious
Screeching tyres disturb the peace in Atlanta, Georgia, as street racers claim the city's highways. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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The women fighting South Africa's 'infodemic'
South Africa has faced a wave of Covid misinformation, but volunteers are fighting back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31HXxk6
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My Money: 'Lockdown has been a blessing in disguise'
Thanucha, a pharmacology student from Hertfordshire, talks us through her lockdown spending. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PsIata
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Writing songs in lockdown: 'It was an escape'
Musicians amateur and professional have joined in a BBC-led project to document lockdown songs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sOBfZ...
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Covid-19: Care home residents in England allowed two visitors from 12 April
From 12 April, two people - as well as babies and young children - will be allowed for indoor visits from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Police uncover teenage girl ‘suicide’ Instagram group
Twelve UK girls, aged between 12 and 16, were part of a chat group that led to "serious self-harm". from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Belgian police 'are supposed to protect us'
Campaigners in Belgium are calling for urgent reform of the police after a series of high profile deaths in custody. from BBC News - Home ...
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Sandy Row: PSNI officers injured in south Belfast riot
Petrol bombs, bricks and bottles have been thrown at police after violence flared at Sandy Row. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sOwgI...
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EuroMillions: Jackpot of more than £122m won by UK ticket-holder
Players are being urged to check their tickets for the fifth biggest ever National Lottery win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fC38j...
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How Instagram’s influencers changed the model industry
Models have increasingly been asked to shoot their own photographs during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wkbq66
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Race report: Was controversy part of the plan?
How the government handled the release of a contentious report on racial disparity in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3drSOZj ...
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Violence against women: Loss, murder and grieving in public
A month since Sarah Everard disappeared, two women share what it's like to grieve in the public eye. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: 'Divisive' Covid passports and school funding warning
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rPQDUI
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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Ban on care home residents taking trips faces legal challenge
Campaigners say banning residents aged 65 and over from taking trips outside homes is unlawful. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39B3tz...
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Taiwan: At least 34 killed after train derails inside tunnel
The crash is looking to be the island's worst rail disaster in decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3udlfRs
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Michelle Obama: 'You give me hope'
Former US first lady Michelle Obama has reconnected with a group of London schoolgirls she first met 10 years ago. from BBC News - Home ht...
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'Can you believe it?' Remember Liverpool's famous 4-4 draw against Arsenal in 2009
BBC Sport takes a look back at Liverpool's famous 4-4 draw against Arsenal in 2009, featuring four goals from Andrey Arshavin, ahead of ...
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Coronavirus: Dozens of MPs criticise 'divisive' Covid passports
Jeremy Corbyn and Iain Duncan Smith are among more than 70 MPs to label the measure "discriminatory". from BBC News - Home https...
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Oxfam suspends two aid workers amid sex exploitation claims in DR Congo
Some staff fear the charity has not learnt the lessons of the 2018 Haiti scandal, the Times reports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Scotland's stay at home rule to be lifted
People in Scotland are now being told to remain within their local authority for the next three weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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'Inadequate funding' is school Covid risk, says union
A teachers' union warns a lack of funding during the pandemic is placing staff and pupils at risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Seal Alliance asks walkers to give the animals space as lockdown eases
The Seal Alliance warns that getting too close to the animals can lead to their injury and death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dm5...
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Garden centres 'failing to stop peat sales'
Just one of 20 retailers contacted by The Wildlife Trusts says it will remove peat from its shelves this year. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Glastonbury Festival and Canterbury Cathedral get slice of £400m culture fund
The festival, Canterbury Cathedral, West End theatres and comedy clubs will all get a share of £400m. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Which prime minister didn’t enjoy life at No 10?
In the 300 years since the creation of the role of prime minister. So what's the job like? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cFJmCi...
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Then and now: Rising temperatures threaten corals
In a monthly feature, we explain how warming waters threaten the survival of a wonder of the seas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fw...
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Riz Ahmed: 'Listening is not just with your ears'
The Oscar-nominated star of Sound of Metal on why it was his hardest and most rewarding screen role. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Celebrities in Australia anger stranded citizens over 'double standard'
Dozens of Hollywood stars have relocated during the pandemic while many Australians remain shut out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Solitary confinement: New York bans prison isolation over 15 days
New York is bringing in solitary confinement reforms amid calls for changes throughout the US system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Boohoo to probe price differences for same clothing
The same coat sold by Coast is more expensive than Dorothy Perkins despite both being owned by Boohoo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Green energy tariffs often 'misleading'
Energy suppliers' environment-friendly tariffs are not always as green as they sound, experts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Newspaper headlines: 'Covid passports' and 'green light for racists'
Several of Friday's papers look ahead to what the summer holidays could look like for Britons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Of...
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Ieva Lesinska: 'I discovered my father was a spy'
Ieva Lesinska faced an agonising choice after discovering the truth about her father. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31FtNVa
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What it's like driving across the new Irish trade border
Three months since the creation of the new Irish trade border, the BBC travelled with a lorry driver. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Bottling it: How breweries have survived lockdown
Over the three national lockdowns most pubs have been shut, meaning breweries have had to adapt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39D3H...
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