The papers: Sarah Everard case and 'fury' over nurses' pay
Most of Wednesday's newspaper front pages lead on the latest developments in the Sarah Everard case. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Piers Morgan stands by Meghan criticism after Good Morning Britain exit
Co-host Susanna Reid says she disagrees with his comments on the Duchess of Sussex's mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid-19: 'No clear impact' from £37bn Test and Trace, and UK rejects EU vaccine claims
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eqYyVs
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Trader gets painted stones instead of $36m of copper
The company says it took delivery of six thousand tonnes of spray-painted rocks instead of the metal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Richard Pusey: Australian admits filming taunts of dying policewoman
Richard Pusey pleads guilty to outraging public decency by filming a policewoman as she lay dying. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OE...
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Sellafield nuclear site a 'toxic mix of bullying and harassment'
Staff described "shocking stories" of racial abuse, sexual harassment and disablist bullying. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Stolen naked images traded in cities around the world
Explicit images of thousands of women are being stolen and traded online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3clPQoN
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Coronavirus: How airlines stay safe to fly
Amid Covid-19, airlines are finding ways to keep their aircraft and staff ready to fly again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N6DisK ...
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Talking to male investors about bras can be 'awkward'
The female founder of a lingerie firm explains how she pitches her business to male investors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eBSkSL...
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The invention that made mass vaccinations possible
A Scottish doctor is widely credited with inventing the hypodermic syringe - a crucial tool in the battle against Covid. from BBC News - H...
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Fukushima disaster: What happened at the nuclear plant?
A tsunami struck the Japanese plant in 2011, leading to the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30...
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Derek Chauvin trial: What are the questions asked of potential jurors?
Minneapolis locals ponder the questions that potential Derek Chauvin trial jurors are being asked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ep...
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Caroline Flack 'wasn't emotionally wired' for fame
A new Channel 4 documentary examines the events leading up to the TV presenter's death in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r...
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Abducted, shackled and forced to marry at 12
Up to 1,000 Christian, Hindu and Sikh girls are abducted in Pakistan every year, forced to convert to Islam, then married. from BBC News -...
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Tracy Beaker: Actress Dani Harmer trolled online with 'fat' comments
Tracy Beaker actress Dani Harmer says cruel comments have left her anxious about social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v76YXM...
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Why a white poet did not translate Amanda Gorman
When a white Dutch author was chosen to translate Gorman's work the decision was swiftly reversed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid-19: NHS Test and Trace 'no clear impact' despite £37bn budget
It was set up to help prevent lockdowns but there have been two more since its launch, MPs say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30uuFL...
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Money launderers 'prey on generation Covid'
Promises via social media to make "quick cash" are attracting those struggling for work, banks say. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Air passenger duty: Review of tax on domestic flights planned
Boris Johnson says he wants to see air passenger duties on UK flights fall to help neglected areas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38...
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Fake heiress Anna Sorokin: 'Crime pays, in a way'
Con woman Anna Sorokin, aka Anna Delvey, tells the BBC she has been misrepresented by the media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vd2v...
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'Right to repair' law to come in this summer
Manufacturers will be obliged to make spare parts for appliances available to consumers for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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The papers: Royal claims to be handled privately and 'Morgxit'
Most of Wednesday's front page lead on the Royal Family's response to Harry and Meghan's interview. from BBC News - Home https...
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Sarah Everard disappearance: Met officer arrested
The Metropolitan Police said officers arrested a man at an address in Kent on Tuesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vczGXp...
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George Floyd: First jurors for Derek Chauvin trial chosen
Jury selection for the Derek Chauvin trial began on Tuesday with three individuals selected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3epoDEb
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Jess Glynne apologises for using transphobic slur on podcast
The singer says she's "wholeheartedly sorry" for comments made on comedian Mo Gilligan's podcast. from BBC News - Home h...
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Major and Champ: Joe Biden's dogs moved out of White House
Major and Champ are sent back to Delaware after several instances of aggressive behaviour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qsufA0
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Sainsbury's warns of national shortage of pet food pouches
The retailer is running low on dog and cat food pouches and says the issue will be "ongoing" in 2021. from BBC News - Home https...
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Meghan and Harry interview: Urgent palace talks over claims
The BBC's royal correspondent says it is "unsustainable" for Buckingham Palace to stay silent. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid-19: Nightingales to close, and Scottish outdoor rules to be eased
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38kKngM
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'If Covid didn't kill me, nothing ever will'
Jake Vujovic spent three weeks on a ventilator last May and is still battling symptoms ten months on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Monday, March 8, 2021
Aboriginal Australians: Victoria to hold inquiry into impact of colonisation
In a national first, Victoria will examine injustices against Aboriginal people since British settlement. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Child abuse laws to be expanded in England and Wales
It would put sports coaches and faith leaders on par with roles like teachers and social workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kWp...
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Anne Sacoolas: Harry Dunn suspect 'willing to do community service'
The lawyer for Anne Sacoolas also says her client is willing to meet the teenager's family. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bqG59...
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Covid vaccines: How fast is progress around the world?
Charts and maps tracking the progress of Covid vaccination programmes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qrtZRO
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Zoom founder Eric Yuan transfers $6bn of his shares
His personal wealth soared as the video conferencing platform became a household name during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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UK businesses caught buying five-star Google reviews
Consumer group Which? staged a sting operation to investigate fake Google reviews in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MX6VfQ
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Coronavirus: Divers find Philippine reef covered with single-use face masks
Divers in the Philippines find personal protective equipment (PPE) among rubbish on a coral reef. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38pj...
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The secret New York apartment behind my bathroom mirror
New Yorker Samantha Hartsoe's TikTok of her discovery of a secret flat was a viral sensation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kV0...
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Covid: How to deal with lockdown social anxiety
Lockdown easing has lead to excitement, but anxiety for some about how to deal with normal life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OE76...
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Should local council power be 'turbo-charged'?
As we await a report from government on devolution, the debate on where power should lie grows louder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Nigeria kidnappings: The Chibok captive who defied Boko Haram
Naomi Adamu was abducted by Islamist militants from Chibok, Nigeria, in 2014 and spent three years in captivity. from BBC News - Home http...
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Sweden leads way in using tech to boost rural retailing
In Sweden shops with no staff are popular in rural locations that have lost their local shops. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OAITYq...
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Afghanistan: Will America's 'moonshot' peace plan work?
American officials have a new draft peace deal, but Afghans worry it could make the violence worse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k...
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Ministers 'must quickly ban LGBT+ conversion therapy'
The government says it is "committed" to ending the practice, but campaigners demand action quickly. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Bafta Film Awards 2021: Stars await nominations amid diversity push
The organisation has introduced changes after an outcry over its all-white acting line-up last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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The papers: Palace 'reeling' over Meghan and Harry 'bombshell'
Most front pages report on the fallout from Meghan and Prince Harry's interview with Oprah Winfrey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid in Scotland: Restrictions on outdoor meetings to be eased
Nicola Sturgeon is expected to announce a limited easing of some lockdown restrictions at Holyrood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30...
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Man City 0-2 Man Utd: It's not a lack of ability that has cost Manchester United the title - Shearer analysis
Manchester United had the desire and belief to win at Etihad Stadium on Sunday, says MOTD2 pundit Alan Shearer, but Manchester City have sho...
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Deliveroo boss Will Shu: 'I was never into start-ups'
Will Shu's comments come as the food delivery firm sets out flotation plans but reports another loss. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid: Banksy to auction Southampton hospital artwork for NHS
The piece depicts a young boy discarding his superhero toys in favour of a model of an NHS nurse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rqQ...
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Somerset starlings stop man's car in 'impressive' display
Ecologist Jamie Kingscott took a photograph of thousands of starlings as they surrounded his car. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v6Q...
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Covid-19: Schools back in England, and Covid fines for Rangers fans
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bqfSYI
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Sunday, March 7, 2021
Oprah interview: Racism claims, Harry 'let down' by dad, and Meghan on Kate
The explosive interview saw the couple talk about their relationships with other royals and racism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k...
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Prize money 'significantly levelled up' between women's and men's sport
More sports than ever are offering equal prize money, a BBC prize money in sport study shows on International Women's Day. from BBC Ne...
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Oprah interview: Meghan 'didn't want to be alive anymore'
In a deeply personal TV interview, Meghan tells Oprah Winfrey that she did not get help when she asked for it. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Billionaire Mackenzie Scott marries science teacher
The ex-wife of Amazon's Jeff Bezos is one of the world's richest women and a major philanthropist. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Afghanistan conflict: US warns of new Taliban 'spring offensive'
The militant group could make rapid gains in Afghanistan when US troops pull out, officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O2eZ...
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Covid: Millions of pupils going back to school in England
The big return to school is starting, with face masks and Covid tests for secondary pupils. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rqaHxp
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George Floyd death: How will jurors be selected in Derek Chauvin trial?
The trial of Derek Chauvin over the death of George Floyd puts the US jury system under the spotlight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Cladding rules: New guidance to help flat owners stuck in 'limbo'
The recommendations aim to reduce the number of safety checks banks request on blocks of flats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c7WEG...
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Women set for '£100,000 pension pay gap' with men
A young woman today would have to work 40 years more to retire with the same amount, research suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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The ballerina dancing on ice for a real ‘swan lake’
Ilmira Bagrautinova from the world-renowned Mariinsky Theatre danced in -15C to save a natural beauty spot. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Could lab-grown meat help tackle climate change?
Last year Singapore approved the sale of 'chicken' grown in a lab. What is it exactly - and could it be better for the planet? fro...
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The woman with HIV helping others have a 'good death'
In the country with the world's highest prevalence of HIV, Thembi Nkambule doesn't want people to die of Aids ashamed and alone. f...
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Naga Munchetty: It’s time to talk about race
Naga Munchetty travelled across the UK to understand what race and racism means today. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MYbM0s
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Coming 2 America: 'The first black fairytale' revisited
Actress Nomzamo Mbatha on the importance of Coming 2 America "celebrating blackness" on screen. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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'Deepfake is the future of content creation'
Deepfake, or AI-generated videos, are increasingly being used commercially. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tb8Yg3
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London Zoo: Second Easter in lockdown looms
London Zoo staff explain how they - and the animals - have coped in their most difficult year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v5nQhu...
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A year ago, the show did not go on. What happened next?
From actors to ushers, read the stories of those who worked on a play that was cut short by Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ej...
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Newspaper headlines: 'Caution as pupils return' and 'Meghan speaks out'
Several of Monday's front pages lead with the return to the classroom for many pupils in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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'India mirror Kohli's personality in their dominance, and English summer can bring more glory'
Virat Kohli's personality is driving India towards World Test Championship glory - and their 'final frontier' in England, writes...
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe reaches end of five year Iran jail sentence
Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe's family are waiting to see if she will now be allowed to fly home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38iEkJl ...
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Covid-19: First roadmap date approaches, and 'fundamentally flawed' PPE
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v2QHD1
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Saturday, March 6, 2021
England complete T20 series clean sweep over New Zealand
England thrash New Zealand by 32 runs to complete a clean sweep in their three-match Twenty20 series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid: Dalai Lama urges others to get vaccinated as he receives first shot
The Tibetan spiritual leader urges others to "take this injection" as he gets the AstraZeneca jab. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Pope Francis visits regions of Iraq once held by Islamic State
The Roman Catholic leader will also celebrate Mass at an event expected to attract 10,000 people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qlj...
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Covid: PM urges caution as first roadmap date approaches
Schools in England will open to more pupils on Monday, in the first phase of lockdown easing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qnElSK ...
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Covid: Nurses condemn 'fundamentally flawed' PPE rules
The existing recommendations are based on out-of-date evidence, the Royal College of Nursing says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sP...
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George Floyd trial: Why is it so important?
A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid: Parents worry about lost learning as schools reopen
Parents are confident about children returning to school but worry about catching up, says survey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bk...
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Hunger Games salute used to protest against Asia’s military regimes
The three-fingered gesture has become a defining symbol of Thailand and Myanmar protests - but why? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P...
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Ikea boss warns tariffs will lead to higher prices
Jesper Brodin, who heads the firm, says he fears global trade tensions will mean customers must pay more. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Losing a twin: 'With great love, comes great loss’
The sister of a girl who died following a school bus crash speaks about how she has coped with her grief. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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US bombers deployed to Arctic skies from Norway base
The US has deployed long-range bomber planes to Norway, in a move seen as a message to Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v1gR9q...
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The women of Egypt's Arab Spring
Ten years ago, Egyptians took to the streets calling for the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sTP...
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Katy Sprague: The family piecing together an 'avoidable murder'
Katy Sprague's family believe if their concerns had been addressed she would still be alive today. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Kings of Leon on Mick Jagger, lockdown hair and writing songs on bar napkins
The rock band discuss Mick Jagger, lockdown haircuts and how their lyrics start on bar mats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38hmMgP
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Raya and the Last Dragon: Disney's new heroine representing 670 million people
After almost 90 years of animated films, Disney has finally ventured into South East Asia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PHdLqY
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UK Royal Family: Who is in it and how does it work?
Here are some of the things you need to know about the British royals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sZzzfA
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What's your pension invested in?
While pension pots are going green, how easy is it to dump investments in tobacco or gambling? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PIupqb...
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Back to school: 'I'm ready for a coffee in peace'
As children in England return to school on Monday, parents have mixed emotions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3efcu4A
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: The five years separated from her family
The day before Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is due for release, her husband talks of his hopes and fears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Newspaper headlines: Queen 'won't watch' interview, and EU 'ill will'
Royal news continues to dominate the papers ahead of Harry and Meghan's Oprah Winfrey interview. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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England lose India series 3-1 following another abject batting display
England's series defeat in India is sealed with one final, abject batting collapse on the third day of the fourth Test in Ahmedabad. f...
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AC Milan women: Natasha Dowie & Christy Grimshaw making a mark in Italy
British duo Natasha Dowie and Christy Grimshaw discuss life in Italy with AC Milan as they prepare for a crucial match against title rivals ...
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Rhondda: Police probe girl's death after 'disturbing event'
Two men have been arrested after suffering serious injuries in the incident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30eBy3A
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Former ref Probert on handball rule, defending VAR & dreading 'Match of the Day mistake'
Handball is a minefield, VAR isn't ruining football and top-flight referees are as competent as ever, says former official Lee Probert ...
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England's Willis could be out for a year after knee surgery
England and Wasps flanker Jack Willis "could be out for up to a year" after having surgery on a medial collateral ligament injury ...
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Covid-19: More unions join NHS pay backlash and beer gardens deluged with bookings
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kQEH39
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Friday, March 5, 2021
Covid-19: Rapid testing available to all businesses in England
It is hoped the wider rollout of workplace testing will mean more asymptomatic cases are detected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Or...
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Pope Francis to meet powerful Shia cleric in Iraq
The pontiff is expected to discuss inter-faith relations on the second day of his historic trip. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3edtC...
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Women's health: Female patients to be asked about 'gender health gap'
There is "strong evidence" services for female patients in England need improving, ministers say. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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NHS pay: More health unions join backlash against 1% pay rise
Health staff "have literally kept the country alive for the past year", says the British Medical Association. from BBC News - Ho...
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Downing Street: Millions spent on new media briefing room
Televised briefings will "increase public accountability and transparency", the Cabinet Office says. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid-19: 'There are people too poor to die'
In January, the Covid mortality rate in Burnley was more than double the English average. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rstQ1S
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Three surprising things you can make with mushrooms
Fungi are being used to make compostable versions of products, such as coffins and packaging. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bkP7Vl ...
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Ros Atkins on: The superpower and the Saudis
Ros Atkins on US President Joe Biden’s first foreign policy test - how to deal with Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kQP...
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Amanpour: Harry and Megan Oprah interview 'won't be an easy ride'
Christiane Amanpour, the Chief International Anchor of the news channel CNN was interviewed by Oprah in 2005. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Week in pictures: 27 February - 5 March 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qoBcBU
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'I've been listening to 300 vinyl records to get me through lockdown'
Listening to all her records took Anna Doble back to her youth - releasing memories and emotions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PsJ...
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Coronavirus: Europe in vaccine race to save summer
Waiting for a jab and vaccine passport, EU citizens are impatient to get their lives back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rlEUOf
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The grit and determination of Myanmar's young rebels
Opponents of Myanmar's military coup face daily threats and violence, and yet defiance continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Why popular YouTubers are building their own sites
Some big YouTube names are building their own video sites on the side - just in case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O5pqzo
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The mystery American woman wanted in the UK
Anne Sacoolas faces a US court battle following a road crash that killed British teen Harry Dunn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sSa...
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How Kenya's Malindi morphed into 'Little Italy'
Italian is the lingua franca of Malindi, which can be a culture shock when walking its old Swahili streets. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Newspaper headlines: Easter 'travel permits', and 'slap for carers'
Many of Saturday's papers also cover the latest teaser from Oprah Winfrey's interview with the Duchess of Sussex. from BBC News - ...
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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Football Focus: David Moyes is setting his sights on sides above West Ham
West Ham manager David Moyes says he's "looking up" the Premier League table and trying to catch the teams above the Hammers, ...
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Covid-19: San Diego zoo apes given experimental vaccine
The vaccinations were carried out in February after an outbreak among gorillas at the zoo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NWh3pU
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Covid-19: Cyprus to welcome vaccinated UK tourists from May
But this is more than two weeks before the earliest date people in England can go abroad for holidays. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid-19: Starmer calls for bigger pay rise for NHS 'heroes'
The Labour leader was responding to a government recommendation of a 1% increase for staff in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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International Women's Day: Illustrating the Covid-19 pandemic
These three artists turn complex research into easy to digest information to help fight coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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National Trust's climate change threat map a 'game-changer'
The National Trust's map plots a worst-case scenario if global carbon emissions are not driven down. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid 19: 'His mental health has suffered all along'
Michael, who has dementia, hasn't been able to properly see his family for a year, due to Covid-19 restrictions in his nursing home. f...
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Government has no climate change plan - MPs
Two reports from MPs cast doubt on the government's approach to meeting its climate change goals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Budget 2021: Four things that critics say were missing
Where was the help for the environment, social care, renters, and to cover the future costs of Covid? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Our Lives: Will my hometown survive this lockdown?
An ongoing Covid-19 study has shown how the North of England was hit harder than the rest of the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Celebrating the world's largest female afro
Simone Williams sees her hair, which measures nearly 1.5m in circumference, as a symbol of pride. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rmC...
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Northern Pacific seastar: The sea intruder causing havoc in Tasmania
Locals hope removing an introduced starfish can help save an iconic Australian species. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ea0elK
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Covid: Fresh air 'key to safer classrooms'
Knowing which windows to open and having shorter lessons could help when children return to school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k...
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Nalleli Cobo: How a nine-year-old fought an oil company and won
Nalleli Cobo started suffering from asthma, nosebleeds and headaches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kLGlTk
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The Father: Why Olivia Colman's new film will leave you disoriented
The Father puts you in the confused head of a dementia sufferer, played by Sir Anthony Hopkins. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38c3f1...
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When is the census and what is it for?
The once-a-decade survey gives a snapshot of UK life and helps find out what services are needed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qhx...
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Data experts are becoming football's best signings
A growing number of clubs big and small are using more technology to help performances on the pitch. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid contracts still unpublished despite Boris Johnson's claim
Days after the PM said all contracts were "on the record", government lawyers admitted many were not. from BBC News - Home https...
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Covid: Asthma patients refused vaccine by some GPs
Some are not being prioritised if they haven't been to hospital recently for the condition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PprP8...
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'Right and just' for students to get Covid refunds
University students should be given compensation for disrupted studies, says Sir Anthony Seldon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OrBG...
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New Zealand earthquakes: Tsunami warnings raised after series of quakes
Hundreds of people are evacuating coastal areas after a series of quakes shook the region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sSybM6
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Football racism: Premier League and EFL asked to help tackle problem
A senior officer wants the Premier League and EFL to act before fans return to stadiums. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30gVliG
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The Papers: NHS pay 'insult' and EU vaccine 'volte-face'
A proposed 1% pay rise for NHS staff and the EU blocking the export of vaccines are among the lead stories. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Covid-19: Decline in infections 'slowing' and vaccines to be fast-tracked
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38qwHAX
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Women retirees win £2.7bn for underpaid pensions
About 200,000 pensions may get top-ups averaging £13,500 after nearly two decades of shortfalls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3be69...
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Covid-19: New vaccines for variants to be fast-tracked
Rapid approval without lengthy tests can happen if new vaccines are needed to fight variants, say regulators. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Deese Kasinga: What happens when the Premier League academy dream dies?
Only 180 of the 1.5 million youth football players in England will make it to the Premier League. So what happens to the rest? from BBC Ne...
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Meghan accuses royals of 'perpetuating falsehoods'
The Duchess of Sussex tells Oprah Winfrey she is not afraid of the consequences of speaking out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qeSn...
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US Capitol police warn of possible militia plot to breach Congress
Lawmakers cancel a session as they are told of "potential threats" from a militia on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Budget 2021: UK's tax burden to 'reach highest levels since 1960s'
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says decisions made in his Budget might not be "popular" but are "honest". from BBC News - Home...
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Budget 2021: 'I'm finding it hard to celebrate'
There's more support for many in the Budget, but for some it still falls short. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bdTul5
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Covid: Biden says ‘Neanderthal thinking’ behind lifting of mask rules
President Biden criticises moves to relax Covid restrictions in the southern state and Mississippi. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k...
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Why are QAnon believers obsessed with 4 March?
Believers are using an old, irrelevant law to herald the supposed return to power of Donald Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kI...
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Argentina: Can one country's change of abortion law alter a continent?
Pro-choice activists hope Argentina's legalisation of abortion will bring about change elsewhere. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Sharad Bobde: Calls for top India judge to quit over 'atrocious' rape remarks
Sharad Bobde asked a rape suspect if he would marry his accuser and seemed to justify marital rape. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c...
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Then and now: A 'megadrought' in California
See how extreme weather has affected an crucial reservoir in California. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OfJoXT
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LeBron James: NBA superstar's evolution from high school prodigy
This is the story of LeBron James, the high school phenomenon who turned three failing franchises into NBA-winning teams. from BBC News - ...
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Covid: React study finds virus decline slowing in England
Infections fell by two-thirds in lockdown but one in 200 people still have the virus, a study says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u...
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Amazon Fresh till-less grocery store opens in London
The shop will stock hundreds of new own-brand items including locally-sourced milk and desserts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uOWr...
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Reddit chief: I was late to spot GameStop stock mania
Steve Huffman says he supported the aims of a Reddit group taking on the hedge funds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/387Wpdj
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The 'vaccine hunters' helping older people get Covid jabs
Americans baffled by the complex system for getting a shot now have help from tech-savvy young people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Life discovered deep beneath an Antarctic ice sheet 'shouldn't be there'
Researchers hoping to collect mud samples deep beneath an Antarctic ice sheet were amazed to discover small creatures living in the dark, fr...
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Rare black fox spotted in west London garden
The fox frequently visits the garden of Faroz and his daughter Sophia, who initially thought it was a wolf. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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'After the first cancellation it didn't go back to normal'
The so-called sharing economy has been greatly affected by the continuing Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3begh0g
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Girl In Red: 'I'm a genre-free artist. Open to everything'
How the singer went from making "queer pop" in her bedroom to working with Billie Eilish's brother. from BBC News - Home htt...
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The Papers: 'Spend now, tax later Budget' and 'war at palace'
The papers focus on the Budget and the investigation into claims the Duchess of Sussex bullied royal staff. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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'If the others go I'll go': Inside China's scheme to transfer Uighurs into work
A high-level Chinese study says a massive work scheme is reducing Uighur population density in Xinjiang. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: Joe Biden promises vaccines will be available for every US adult by end of May
The US president brings forward full adult supply by two months and urges people to take the vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid-19: Furlough extended to September, and Texas ends mask rule
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PpCWOx
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Newcastle United: The brutal reality of Premier League academies - Deese Kasinga’s story
Deese Kasinga’s dreams came true when he signed a two-year deal at Newcastle aged 16. But this soon turned into heartbreak when he faced a h...
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Covid-19: Dolly Parton marks vaccination with Jolene rewrite
Singing to the tune of her hit song Jolene, the county star, 75, promotes coronavirus vaccinations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N...
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Christian Porter: Australian attorney general denies rape allegation
Attorney General Christian Porter says he strongly rejects an allegation he raped a girl in 1988. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bXR...
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Japanese billionaire seeks eight people to fly to moon
Yusaku Maezawa says he will pay for the entire trip, so those who come onboard will fly for free. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qhn...
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Some UK arrivals 'still waiting' for quarantine Covid tests
International arrivals from countries not on the UK's "red list" must take two Covid tests during quarantine. from BBC News ...
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Covid vaccine being tested in patients with low immunity
The race is on to find out if those with cancer and other conditions can be protected as the UK unlocks. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague broke rules with Instagram giveaway
The advertising watchdog reprimands the social media influencer over an Instagram prize draw. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/307NofG ...
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Paramedic and PC find love after 999 chicken shop callout
A 999 call to a chicken shop led to a paramedic and police officer falling in love. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/307O6tm
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Tiger Woods: Car crashes and comebacks
How the golfing champion has made a career out of overcoming adversity and scandal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/383NWaJ
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DNA Family Secrets: What happened to Bill's father?
Seventy-five-year-old Bill has never met his dad, but he's about to discover life-changing answers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Mars: Nasa's Perseverance rover sends stunning images
Amazing images as Nasa's Perseverance rover lands on Mars and seeks signs of past microbial life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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The 'LitterCam' that's watching you
AI software can now match footage of motorists throwing rubbish with their car's number plate and issue an automatic fine . from BBC N...
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Contraception: Should the pill be sold over the counter?
Reaction to the idea on social media has been mixed. Here's what doctors and pharmacists have to say. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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How can we make washing machines last?
Sweden is trying to encourage consumers to repair household items like washing machines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e7dZ4L
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The deadly job of protecting DR Congo's Virunga National Park
In the past year, more than 20 rangers have been killed defending Africa's oldest national park. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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To make it in music, be prepared for the pitfalls
Why a handbook for artists hoping to enter the music industry gives frank advice on mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/386...
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How US nuclear missiles found a base in Scotland
The controversial US nuclear submarines operated for more than 30 years and has a lasting legacy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rbS...
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Eurovision Song Contest travel 'necessary', organisers say
Participants from 41 countries will head to the Netherlands for this year's contest under new plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Coronavirus: Texas moves to lift mask mandate and ease Covid rules
Texas's mask mandate will be lifted and businesses allowed to reopen fully, Governor Abbott says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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The Papers: Furlough extension and 'last chance for pubs'
The newspapers preview the chancellor's Budget on Wednesday, focusing on the furlough extension. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid-19: Extra £400m for arts sector, and France to give Oxford jab to older people
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kDAH5C
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Nigeria school abduction: Hundreds of girls released by gunmen
A group of nearly 300 girls are released after they were abducted from their school last week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O9x1N0...
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Covid-19: NI's lockdown exit plan due to be published
Its publication was delayed on Monday after ministers asked civil servants to finalise details. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O8Ixb...
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Sir Keir Starmer's critics in Labour become increasingly vocal
The Labour leader is not being strident enough in opposition, two ex-shadow ministers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OeNkrI
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Monday, March 1, 2021
Michael Gudinski: Australian music industry icon dies aged 68
The music industry icon championed stars including Kylie Minogue and brought huge acts to Australia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid-19: Can more mayors heal the 'North-South divide'?
Local leaders are pushing for more devolution, as England eases out of lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uNQ5RY
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Covid-19 variants pose 'real threat' to vaccine progress, CDC warns
A top health expert says highly contagious variants of the virus pose a "real threat" to the US. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Budget 2021: Chancellor set to announce £400m for arts sector
The funds will aim to help museums, theatres and galleries in England reopen once restrictions ease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Taylor Swift criticises Netflix show for 'deeply sexist joke'
The pop star accuses the Ginny and Georgia series of "degrading" women in an angry tweet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30...
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Tourism hotspots hit hard by Covid-19 jobs crisis
Experts say the pandemic has exposed "underlying inequalities in the labour market". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37WogNi...
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UK cruise ships scrapped in India's 'ship graveyard'
Months after being sold to buyers from outside the UK they were sold on as scrap. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dZp1ZW
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'Fake accounts used my pictures to sell sex'
Women tell BBC Scotland how scammers used their images on fake accounts advertising sex work websites. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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University to pay out £5k for 'less valuable' experience
Details of student complaints about Covid's impact are released - including one award of £5,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Documenting emperor penguins in Antarctica
Stefan Christmann spent almost 15 months in Antarctica alongside 10,000 emperor penguins. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NUnJon
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Palestinian 'Techno Queen' Sama' Abdulhadi faces court over shrine event
DJ Sama' Abdulhadi is facing a court hearing following a music event near a West Bank holy site. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Back to school with a little bear and his hearing aids
How a picture book about a little bear who discovers he is deaf tells a personal story for its creators. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Fortnite: From piano player to pro gamer - aged just eight
Joseph Deen tells the BBC about his ambitions after signing with a professional esports team. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bXa7km ...
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How rape allegations have rocked Australian politics
A political adviser's accusation has prompted other women to come forward with their own allegations. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Dozens of arts freelancers lose out on Covid support over tax 'error'
Dozens of arts freelancers miss out on Covid support because of errors with their pay, Equity says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d...
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Syria war: 'This is the price we had to pay for freedom'
Syrian civilians describe the devastating impact 10 years of war has had on them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sJsS1p
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Swinney agrees to publish Salmond case legal advice
The deputy first minister was facing a vote of no confidence over the government's advice from Alex Salmond's civil case. from BBC...
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The new voice of The Simpsons character Dr Julius Hibbert
Kevin Richardson is the first black actor to voice Dr Julius Hibbert on the television comedy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uEgAZX...
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The Papers: Digital travel passes and 'prayers for Philip'
Plans for a vaccine passport to boost travel and fears over Prince Philip's health are among the front-page stories. from BBC News - H...
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Myanmar coup: Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court to face fresh charges
Ms Suu Kyi was told she faces fresh charges a month after she was detained during a military coup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dV...
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A levels - Poorer students 'three grades behind'
The Education Policy Institute says they take fewer qualifications at a lower level than more affluent peers. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Golden Globes: Ben Stiller's baked trophy and 8 other highlights
Hollywood actor Ben Stiller didn't need much more than flour and eggs at Sunday' Golden Globes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Sunday, February 28, 2021
Cumbria coal mine plan 'damaging PM's reputation'
Foreign ambassadors say Boris Johnson's tacit support for the mine prompts accusations of hypocrisy. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Lockdown: Wedding venues in Wales can reopen for ceremonies
Weddings or civil partnerships in Wales can take place from Monday but receptions are still banned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p...
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In pictures: Golden Globes stars shine without red carpet
Images from the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony split between Los Angeles and New York. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kvZr...
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Budget 2021: 'Now is not the time for tax rises', say MPs
The Treasury Committee says "now is not the time" for rises, but they may be needed in the future. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid-19: Officials hunt Brazil virus variant case in England
One of the six cases detected remains unidentified as health officials ask people to come forward. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b0...
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Prince Harry speaks about Diana in Oprah Winfrey interview clip
The duke talks about his mother's departure from the Royal Family in excerpts of an upcoming TV special. from BBC News - Home https://...
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New non-fatal strangulation law to target domestic abusers
Perpetrators will face up to five years in jail under a new law planned by the government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uIuhH6
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Study shows one-in-three children have rarely been leaving the house
Only a third of children in Bradford had sufficient exercise during the first lockdown, a study shows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid: How many people get self-isolation payments?
Figures for England and Wales suggest two-thirds of people who ask for self-isolation payments get rejected. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Waste food: What do you do with 86 tonnes of celeriac?
With hospitality closed during lockdown, charities and apps are stepping in to help cut food waste. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s...
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Sir Kazuo Ishiguro warns of young authors self-censoring out of 'fear'
Writers may be self-censoring because they don't want to be "cancelled", author Kazuo Ishiguro says. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Why this teen set up a prize-winning fake cosmetics shop
Polish teenager Krystyna Paszko's idea won an EU prize - she tells the BBC the story behind it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r...
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The midwives braving armed gangs in Colombia
A group of Afro-Colombian women use their skills to help women give birth in areas run by gangs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37UPM...
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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Virtual ceremony gets under way
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are hosting the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dUxPQF
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Yemen: The nine-year-old war-zone school teacher
Ahmed, blind since birth, stands in for teachers who don't make it in to their ruined school in Yemen. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Coronavirus: False vaccine claims debunked
Misleading claims about coronavirus vaccines have been spreading online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r4u7HY
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Kooking with a Koori: How a Sydney father's simple meals have won hearts
Aboriginal man Nathan Lyons has found unexpected fame with videos inspired by "doing it tough". from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Tips for first-time runners in lockdown
Radio 1 Newsbeat finds out what you should and shouldn't be doing as a first-time runner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dUxI7D ...
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Coronavirus and homelessness: 'I was living in the back of a transit van’
Alex has been homeless on and off for 10 years, and lost his job as lorry driver when the pandemic hit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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The Papers: 'Race to stop Brazil variant' and jabs pass 20m
Many papers report the Brazil variant being found in the UK as officials "hunt" an unidentified case. from BBC News - Home https...
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Hong Kong charges 47 activists in largest use yet of new security law
The pro-democracy figures are accused of "subversion" under the controversial security legislation. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Myanmar coup: Casualties rise as police step up crackdown
Police fire live rounds, tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse anti-coup rallies in several cities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid-19: Plan to 'get tills ringing again' and tests for pupils' families
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sy6UOH
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Exeter WW2 bomb is detonated after homes evacuated
A controlled detonation has been carried out on an unexploded World War Two bomb found in Exeter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37Pc...
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Saturday, February 27, 2021
Budget 2021: £5bn fund to help High Street recover from Covid
Grants for 700,000 firms come as Rishi Sunak warns public finances face a challenge ahead of the Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: Poldark's Richard Harrington took Deliveroo job in lockdown
Richard Harrington was "thankful to go on my bike every day" as work stopped during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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New York Governor Cuomo faces fresh claims of sexual harassment
New York's governor denies wrongdoing and orders an external inquiry after claims by a second ex-aide. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Covid-19: People aged 60 to 63 in England to get jab invites from Monday
The vaccine rollout is gaining "fresh momentum," the NHS says as the next batch of letters are sent out. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Budget 2021: The challenge facing Rishi Sunak
The BBC looks at the state of the UK economy ahead of the spring Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q1XFom
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Maids in Lebanon: 'My employer treats me like a slave'
Lucy's dream of working in the Middle East turned into a nightmare of abuse. She's not the only one. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Sam Ryder: TikTok's singing superstar
Sam Ryder on TikTok, Britney, Justin Bieber and his new solo career. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37W6ny9
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Your pictures on the theme of 'the beauty of trees'
A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kr20QE
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‘Pawstep’ Portraits: Photographing Tails of the Pandemic
"Pawstep Portraits" captures dogs with their owners, who then donate to the NHS or Lanta Animal Welfare. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Selby rail crash: 2001 disaster remembered
Twenty years on, the Selby rail crash remains the UK's worst rail disaster of the 21st century. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e...
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The challenge of being gay and an MI6 spy
Former intelligence officers describe a precarious existence in which your career could end at any moment. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler return to host the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business'
Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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LGBT+ History Month: The kiss - a seminal moment, a total accident
Neither Gus Kenworthy nor his then-boyfriend knew the cameras were rolling when they shared a seminal kiss at Pyeongchang 2018. from BBC N...
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Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s
A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u...
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Six million accidental savers 'created by Covid crisis'
Lower commuting costs, cancelled holidays and fewer meals out boost some bank accounts, a report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab
The US is the first country in the world to approve the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uDjMVB
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Covid-19: Police officers injured at Dublin anti-lockdown protest
Police say 23 people have been arrested after disorder at an anti-lockdown protest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bIsskZ
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The Papers: Sunak's 'tax raid' and 'goodnight Captain Tom'
Several of Sunday's papers carry details of the chancellor's proposals ahead of the Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r...
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Loan shark fears as fewer investigations begin during Covid crisis
Illegal money lenders have been shaming non-payers on social media during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NIkTCM
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Police boss wants cannabis trial for prisoners
The north Wales commissioner says it could cut addiction and violence, but critics reject the call. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p...
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Covid-19: Public finances facing 'challenge' and Capt Sir Tom Moore's funeral
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NNnY4m
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Captain Sir Tom Moore's funeral to be 'spectacular'
A small, family service will be held for the 100-year-old who raised almost £33m for the NHS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bNvnbW ...
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Friday, February 26, 2021
Mary Robinson 'made a big mistake' over Dubai princess
Princess Latifa Al Maktoum was previously described as "troubled" by the former Irish president. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Tiger Woods car crash: Golfer 'in good spirits' after latest treatment
The golfer received successful "follow-up procedures" following Tuesday's serious car crash in LA. from BBC News - Home http...
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Budget 2021: Mortgage guarantee to help buyers with 5% deposit
Boris Johnson says "generation rent" can become "generation buy" through new government-backed loans. from BBC News - ...
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'We salute you': A poem for Captain Sir Tom Moore
Four young performers pay tribute to the 100-year-old veteran, who raised almost £33m for NHS charities. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Hundreds of students evacuated over WW2 bomb
Royal Navy bomb disposal specialists are dealing with a 2.5m (8ft) device. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O45MDC
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Budget 2021: BBC editors on what to expect
BBC editors Faisal Islam and Simon Jack tell us what Chancellor Rishi Sunak might have in store. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e1r1...
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Golden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic
Hollywood make-up artists on their experiences of working in the time of Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uzZyw0
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Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?
Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia. from BBC News - Home https...
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Week in pictures: 20-26 February 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kzRKpl
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How TikTok is powering Duncan Laurence's Eurovision winner
Duncan Laurence won Eurovision with his song Arcade, which is now being powered by TikTok. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uE0jUT
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Mayday: How the White Helmets and James Le Mesurier got pulled into a deadly battle for truth
James Le Mesurier fell to his death in Istanbul in 2019 with a sense that Syrian and Russian disinformation had destroyed his reputation. ...
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Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'
Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kAo8s4
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Hotel quarantine: Isolation and brown paper bags
What's it like and what can you eat inside the UK's quarantine hotels? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37MW939
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Covid-19: How would an NHS vaccine passport app work?
There is growing speculation that a certificate scheme could be built into the main NHS app. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bGSvJa
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Brexit: Why Irish freight trade is avoiding Britain
Irish freight is being shipped directly to Europe to avoid Brexit bureaucracy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r09NYe
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Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon
Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Lady Gaga's dog walker Ryan Fischer to make 'full recovery'
Ryan Fischer was shot when two people attacked him and stole the US singer's two French bulldogs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak to inject £126m to boost traineeship scheme
Rishi Sunak to also launch a 'flexi-job' scheme so people can work for several firms at once. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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The Papers: Over-40s April jab and 'happy as Harry'
Saturday's papers give their view of the Duke of Sussex's candid interview with James Corden. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid-19: Queen's vaccine call and 'superhero' mum inspires family of nurses
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qYu9Rx
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Singapore: Briton jailed for breaking strict quarantine
Nigel Skea, 52, was jailed and fined for breaking hotel quarantine to meet his fiancée on another floor. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Manchester attack: Government moves forward with 'Martyn's Law'
A consultation begins into new anti-terror legislation in memory of Manchester bomb victim Martyn Hett. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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MPs investigate ditching smart motorways
A coroner says the roads - where hard shoulders become lanes at busy times - create a death "risk". from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Alex Salmond to face Holyrood inquiry amid conspiracy claims
The former first minister is to appear before the inquiry into the government's mishandling of harassment complaints. from BBC News - ...
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Biden approves US airstrike on Iran-backed militias in Syria
The Pentagon said the strike on Syria was in response to an attack on US and coalition personnel in Iraq. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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'We couldn’t afford IVF so we risked finding a sperm donor on Facebook'
The high cost of fertility treatment leads some to find donors on social media, even though it's risky and could be illegal. from BBC ...
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MLM schemes in the UK: The 'cult-like' beauty businesses in your DMs
Newsbeat hears from young women about their experiences working for multi-level marketing companies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Budget 2021: 'My £20 is a lifeline - don't take it away'
A benefits top-up to help the poor survive lockdown is due to end - unless it is extended at the Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Vintage technology: 'It sounds so much cleaner'
Why do people like to use ancient personal organisers and music players? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bDZEKq
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Analysis: Can Asia help Myanmar find a way out of coup crisis?
While Western sanctions may not help, China and South East Asia's influence may have some sway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b...
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Shamima Begum: Supreme Court to rule on her fate
Five justices will decide later whether the runaway schoolgirl should be allowed back into the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZU...
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National Trust to plant blossom trees around UK
The National Trust is planning to plant dozens of blossoming trees at different sites around the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Mr Potato Head to lose "Mr" title in gender-neutral rebrand
The toy's maker, Hasbro, says it will drop the "Mr" to "promote gender equality and inclusion". from BBC News - Ho...
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Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads
Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Why Greenpeace is dropping huge boulders into the sea
Fishing community leaders say Greenpeace's action is dangerous and illegal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uAhFli
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Cornelia Connelly: Plan to move nun's remains to US abandoned
The tomb of sainthood candidate Mother Cornelia Connelly will stay at the girls' school she founded. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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NHS nurse who inspired four of her children to be nurses
A nurse who died with Covid-19 inspired nearly her entire family to join the NHS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dOF4K6
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Young vulnerable people receive vaccine
Nearly 200,000 extremely clinically vulnerable young people have been offered their vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MwVeMU
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K-pop superstars Blackpink in climate change message
K-pop superstars Blackpink have emerged as the latest force in the global fight against climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Salmond and Sturgeon: How the best of political double acts fell apart
The enviable political double act which ran Scotland for a decade is long gone. So, what went wrong? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Jamal Khashoggi: Biden raises human rights in call with Saudi king
The murder of exiled Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018 still overshadows US-Saudi relations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b...
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The Papers: 'Do one's duty' as Queen makes 'vaccine plea'
The Queen features on many of the front pages after urging people to get the coronavirus vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qZO...
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Hit TV show Frasier to be revived after 20 years
Kelsey Grammer, who played Frasier Crane, will return but it is not known if other cast members will too. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Insulate homes better or miss carbon targets, ministers told
The UK will never hit its carbon reduction targets unless a grant scheme is rescued, a watchdog says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Australia passes law to make Google and Facebook pay for news
The world-first law is designed to make the tech giants pay news publishers for content. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZQQHYo
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Man Utd & England striker Marcus Rashford receives prestigious Gold Blue Peter badge
Watch the moment Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford is awarded the prestigious Gold Blue Peter badge for his work in maki...
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Covid-19: A-level and GCSE results to be decided by teachers
A combination of mock exams, coursework and essays will be used to decide grades in England this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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How 30,000 elephant 'selfies' will help in conservation
Researchers are developing new technology to help reduce human-elephant conflicts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZKkrGu
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Government urged to ensure convicted sex offenders cannot work as tutors
There has been an increase in private tuition during the pandemic but concerns remain about the checks in place. from BBC News - Home http...
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Covid: Half with cancer signs didn't contact GP in first wave
Symptoms left unchecked included lumps, changes to moles and coughing up blood, a survey finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37LMrO...
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Ikea aims to launch delayed 'Buy Back' scheme in UK
UK consumers will soon be able to sell back used items with the aim of reducing waste. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qYLeuU
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The colourful fridges popping up on American streets
Local communities in the US have come up with a novel way to help feed those going hungry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZLgP7h
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Inside a domestic violence call centre
Calls to a major domestic violence charity increased by more than 50 per cent during the pandemic in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Mother and son become tap-dance lockdown sensation
Lizzi Gee and her eight-year-old son Rufus say tap routines are one positive to come out of lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Kenya: A sustainable solution to locust swarms?
An NGO is training and paying communities in Kenya to catch locusts, so they can be turned into animal feed. from BBC News - Home https://...
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The disabled influencers making their mark on social media
Brands are starting to embrace social media influencers with disabilities to target the "purple pound". from BBC News - Home htt...
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Brazilian Amazon: Juma descendants of 'last warrior' vow to carry on legacy
After the death of the last male member of an indigenous group, his grandchildren take an unusual step. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Biden's Covid stimulus plan: It costs $2tn but what's in it?
Democrats are working on a massive package of measures to help the US through the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3utHJP5
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Budget 2021: 'If I have to pay £13,000, it will destroy my shop'
Struggling shops warn they may have to shut if business rates are brought back at the Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dWlyeL ...
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Looming battle for Yemen's Marib city risks humanitarian disaster
A rebel attack on the government's northern stronghold of Marib threatens mass displacement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qTZd...
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Have Australians fallen out of love with Sydney and Melbourne?
Figures show Australians are moving out of the large cities in search of a better quality of life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sk...
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UK 4G smartphone owners may be due £480m pay-out
Some 29 million people in the UK could be entitled to up to £30 back on Apple or Samsung smartphones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Marcus Rashford interview nets BBC scoop of the year at RTS awards
The England striker spoke about growing up in poverty as he campaigned for free school meals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PdeOPj ...
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GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily
Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P0y...
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The Papers: Teachers get 'sweeping powers' and Sunak's 'giveaway'
The papers focus on new rules to be announced later which will let teachers decide exam grades in England. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Heathrow in £2bn loss as Covid 'devastates' air travel
Passenger numbers in 2020 dropped to levels last seen in the 1970s, the UK's largest airport says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid-19: Summer school for some pupils in England, and Ireland extends restrictions
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qO5240
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Neil Lennon: Celtic manager resigns with side 18 points adrift of Rangers
Celtic manager Neil Lennon resigns with his side 18 points adrift of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Apple buys a company every three to four weeks
The technology giant has bought around 100 companies in six years, chief executive Tim Cook has revealed. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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China court orders man to pay wife for housework in landmark case
The landmark case has sparked debate as it shines a spotlight on housewives' unpaid labour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NrsBk...
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IVF: How one single man hopes to become a father
Stephen Dyer says he will "do anything" to become a parent - including a bill of up to £40,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Biden holds first foreign meeting with Canada's Justin Trudeau
"US leadership has been sorely missed over the past years," the Canadian prime minister said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Walker Swamp: The mission to restore an Australian wetland
Walker Swamp had been destroyed by 150 years of farming - now it is replenished and welcoming life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37...
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Sardar Patel Gujarat stadium: The world's largest cricket stadium to host India-England Test
India's Motera stadium gives an unobstructed view of the pitch to 110,000 spectators. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aMPCXU
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Senegal's teenage jockey races to fame
Fallou Diop won the country's top racing prize when he was just 17. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ktzQop
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Priyanka Dewan: The roller-skating star who beat disability stigma
Since taking up skating at the age of eight, Priyanka Dewan has become an international champion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bv4...
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The Simpsons creator Matt Groening on equality, memes and monorails
BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat sits down for a Zoom chat with Matt Groening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37IjLpr
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Tiger Woods: Proud champion who bounced back
The man considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time has overcome many challenges in his career. from BBC News - Home https://...
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CEO Secrets: 'My billion pound company has no HR department'
Greg Jackson, founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, explains why he doesn't need a human resources team. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid: English secondary summer schools part of catch-up plan
A total of £720m will help ensure "no child is left behind" due to the pandemic, Boris Johnson says. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Rape social media posts: How speaking out got twin sisters sued
Twins Verity and Lucy were taken to court after speaking out on social media, naming their alleged abuser. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Fashion designer Alexander Wang accused of sexual assault
More allegations against the US designer emerge as a student speaks to BBC News. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pORfZJ
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Victims' law call amid falling confidence in criminal justice
The victims' commissioner for England and Wales says victims have for too long been treated like bystanders. from BBC News - Home http...
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Johnson has LGBT+ 'blind spot', says peer
The UK's first openly gay cabinet minister, Lord Smith, urges the PM to diversify his top team. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b...
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Women to trial 'do-it-at-home' smear tests for NHS
The swab checks can help spot early signs of cervical cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZKw0h6
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Women boardroom roles make 'dramatic' jump in five years
Boards of big companies have 50% more women present than in 2015, a government review has found. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dNRr...
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Daniel Prude: No charges for US officers over 'spit-hood' death
Officers in New York were filmed using a hood to restrain Daniel Prude until he stopped breathing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZI...
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The Papers: 'Faster path to freedom' and stamp duty 'to be extended'
Wednesday's front pages continue to focus on how the UK will emerge from lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZJhB4B
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Father's plea after 10-year-old son told to hotel quarantine
Sami Caraballo, who lives in Finland with his mother, has to isolate before he is allowed to visit his father. from BBC News - Home https:...
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The Simpsons: Kevin Michael Richardson replaces Harry Shearer as Dr Hibbert
The show has said white cast members will stop portraying characters from other ethnic backgrounds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d...
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MWC Shanghai: Gadget companies gather for rare pandemic tech expo
New products include a phone that fully charges in 20 minutes and an under-screen selfie camera. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bwVt...
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Lockdown exit plan: 'Why we can't wait to get back on the pitch'
With outdoor sport hopefully set to resume in March, Newsbeat hears about the importance of playing football. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Covid-19: PM 'optimistic' restrictions can end by 21 June
There will be a review into vaccine passports but there are "complex issues," says Boris Johnson. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Crown Office raises 'concerns' over Alex Salmond papers
The documents were published ahead of the former first minister giving evidence to a Holyrood inquiry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Earl of Strathmore jailed for sex attack at Glamis Castle home
The Earl of Strathmore attacked a woman in her room during an event he was hosting at Glamis Castle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid-19: Everyone must 'play their part', and travel bookings surge
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aIYLRf
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Covid in Scotland: Plan to ease lockdown restrictions to be unveiled
The easing of restrictions in Scotland will be "driven by data rather than by hard and fast dates". from BBC News - Home https:/...
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UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%
The rate of unemployment in the UK rose 5.1% in the three months to December, figures show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZI1dRO
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Monday, February 22, 2021
Lockdown: Boris Johnson defends 'cautious' reopening in England
Restrictions could be fully eased by 21 June under Boris Johnson's roadmap - if all goes to plan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Boeing 777: Signs of 'metal fatigue' found on Denver plane engine
The aircraft had to make an emergency landing after its engine failed, scattering debris over homes below. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Clubhouse confirms data spillage of its audio streams
A user has been banned for streaming audio from multiple Clubhouse chatrooms onto their website. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dJA5...
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Facebook to restore news pages in Australia
Facebook will reverse a decision to block access to news content, Australia's government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aH...
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El Chapo's wife Emma Coronel Aispuro arrested in US over 'drug trafficking'
Emma Coronel Aispuro's arrest comes two years after her husband was convicted in the US over his cartel. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Alex Salmond alleges 'malicious' attempt to damage him
In a written submission to Holyrood the former first minister names people he claims attempted to damage his reputation. from BBC News - H...
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Gender-reveal device explosion kills father-to-be
Christopher Pekny was making a device to be used at his child's gender-reveal party, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Jeep pushed to retire Cherokee name from SUVs
The chief of the Cherokee Nation says 'it's time' for corporations to stop using native American names. from BBC News - Home h...
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Schools reopening: How at risk are children?
BBC's Health reporter Laura Foster explains what we know currently about how children are affected by the virus. from BBC News - Home ...
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Extinction: Freshwater fish in 'catastrophic' decline
Numbers are plunging due to pollution, unsustainable fishing and the draining of rivers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aFQsFX
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Keir Starmer urges government to buy more food from British farmers
Sir Keir Starmer will be the first Labour leader to address the farmers' union since 2008. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZEg6EC...
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Sri Lanka human rights: UK seeks new UN resolution on abuses
The resolution calls for human rights abusers in the bloody civil war to be held to account. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pSG4PL
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Canada's parliament declares China's treatment of Uighurs 'genocide'
Canada is just the second country after the US to recognise China's actions in Xinjiang as genocide. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid-19: PM to announce lockdown exit plan, and Scottish and Welsh schools start to reopen
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3shbWz6
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Sunday, February 21, 2021
China 'Sexy tea' shop apologises for calling women 'bargains'
The popular beverage chain had previously sold tea bags with the phrase "Master I want you". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Bitcoin keeps hitting new highs after Tesla backing
Having broken through the $50,000 level last week the cryptocurrency has extended its rally this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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United Airlines grounds planes after engine failure
The airline stops flying 24 planes after an engine burst into flames soon after take-off from Denver. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Afghanistan's Ghani sees 'window of opportunity' for peace process
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Ashraf Ghani discusses the "hard decision" on war and peace. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Myanmar coup: Military leaders must release Aung San Suu Kyi - Raab
The military must respect the wishes of Myanmar's people, the foreign secretary will tell the UN. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Over-The-Rhine: Is this a model for urban renewal or a warning sign?
In Cincinnati's Over-The-Rhine neighbourhood, does urban revitalisation come at a cost? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dAiMvu
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Covid: Australian Open fans criticised for 'booing vaccine'
A crowd's booing of a reference to Covid-19 vaccines is "disgusting", Australia's deputy PM says. from BBC News - Home h...
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Covid: Catch-up narrative putting 'huge pressure' on children, psychologists say
The British Psychological Society warns against reinforcing the notion that school pupils are "behind". from BBC News - Home htt...
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More than half of UK employers planning to recruit staff
The number of firms planning to make staff redundant in the first quarter of 2021 is also falling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aC...
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Fly-tipping: Licensing system failing to stop dumping, Panorama finds
A BBC Panorama investigation finds licensed firms involved in the dumping of rubbish. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k9zu61
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'They wanted to jail a banker - I was that banker'
Tom Hayes, jailed for rigging interest rates, tells the BBC fresh evidence will show his conviction was unsafe. from BBC News - Home https...
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Edvard Munch wrote 'madman' Scream graffiti on painting, scans show
The words "Can only have been painted by a madman" are written in the corner of the famous painting. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid and PTSD: Dispelling misconceptions on those who may have it and why
Lifting the lid on common misconceptions, a mother and former Facebook moderator share their experience with post traumatic stress disorder....
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The Walking Dead cast on the final season of a global hit
The Walking Dead is back for a new season - but it's also the show's last. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MhTlUc
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Divya Kakran: 'I became famous for wrestling boys'
Divya Kakran, a young Indian wrestler, dreams of making history at the Olympics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZFHAK0
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The video call apps linking home workers with strangers
A number of tech firms are connecting people working from home with strangers via video calls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3si9Qz0...
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Mask force: London's five centuries of face coverings
Not a new normal: A brief history of five centuries of face masks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pDWJGp
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Africa's data gap: Measuring the cost of not counting the dead
Just eight countries in Africa have adequate death registration systems, a BBC investigation finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u...
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'Coins can inspire people to look into the past'
BBC News website readers share their old coin collections and the stories behind them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kdwo10
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Spurs have problems 'I cannot resolve' but are not in crisis - Mourinho
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho says Spurs "have problems I cannot resolve" but insists they are not in crisis after losing to Wes...
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Covid-19: PM to unveil 'cautious' plan to lift England's lockdown
All schools are expected to reopen on 8 March, with some outdoor socialising allowed from 29 March. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N...
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The Papers: 'March to freedom' and 'return to the great outdoors'
Monday's papers are dominated by the expected contents of the PM's road map out of lockdown in England. from BBC News - Home https...
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Cambridge moonflower: Time-lapse video captures 'UK first'
See the bloom of an Amazonian moonflower that captured interest from around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bwmbc6
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Ruthless Djokovic wins ninth Australian Open and 18th Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic continues his dominance of the Australian Open by overwhelming Daniil Medvedev to win a record-extending ninth men's titl...
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'I gave him a ring to see if he was interested' - England coach Jones on Wales' Rees-Zammit
Eddie Jones admits he was always going to struggle to convince Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit to play for England. from BBC News - Home http...
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Lewis wins with explosive KO and Briton Aspinall secures biggest victory of his career
Underdog Derrick Lewis wins at UFC Fight Night 185 in Las Vegas while Briton Tom Aspinall claims his biggest career success. from BBC News...
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Covid-19: PM's new vaccine target, and the special effects livening up lockdown
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qF4qxt
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Saturday, February 20, 2021
Child heart transplants: Record year for new-style operations
A novel approach is cutting waiting lists and helping children like Freya get organ transplants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NrDS...
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Teens arrested after car stolen with two young children inside
The "distraught" father of the boys, aged two and four, said the vehicle was taken from his driveway. from BBC News - Home https...
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Israel eases restrictions following vaccine success
Shops, libraries and museums will now be open to the public, following easing of Covid rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uc2I8S ...
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Australian PM is vaccinated as rollout begins
Scott Morrison received the Pfizer vaccine as Australia begins its nationwide inoculation programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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RAF sonic boom: Ministry of Defence receives TV and window damage claims
Homes were shaken across eastern England after RAF Typhoons were launched to intercept a plane. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3boHvQ...
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Covid-19: Fewest firms planning job cuts since pandemic began
The figures suggest the decision to extend the furlough scheme has helped to prevent wider job losses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Lockdown review: What are the risks of schools, pubs and shops reopening?
Lockdown could slowly be lifted soon but what are the risks associated with relaxing certain restrictions? from BBC News - Home https://if...
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The homemade special effects livening up lockdown
Peter Quinn moved from Northern Ireland to America to work in the VFX industry over a decade ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NKd...
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May Willis: 'I'm almost 111 and make the most of what I've got'
May Willis, from Bexhill, credits her long life to no smoking, no alcohol - and lots of chocolate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k8...
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Pablo Hasel: Luxury stores looted and vehicles ablaze in Barcelona protests
The arrest of the Catalan rapper has ignited a debate over freedom of speech in Spain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3duKbP9
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Covid: 'Each one of these people mattered'
Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg is using art to show the "depth and breadth" of Covid's US death toll. from BBC News - Home http...
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Don't ask me which vaccine is best, please
Dr John Wright says he's often asked which vaccine is best, but the answer is it's too early to say. from BBC News - Home https://...
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How Trump offered Kim a ride on Air Force One
A new BBC series shows how threats of nuclear war against North Korea gave way to a Trump-Kim bromance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Singapore vending machines now dispense salmon, crab and even cacti
The city state has a dizzying array of vending machines, dispensing everything from cacti to pizza. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z...
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How European businesses are adapting to Brexit
Companies doing business between Europe and the UK talk to the BBC about the impact of the new rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid-19: Which countries in Africa are administering vaccines?
Some African nations have just begun vaccination programmes, but many have yet to start. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pzTekd
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The Papers: Jabs ‘for all adults’ by July and ‘free by summer’
Sunday’s papers are dominated by Boris Johnson’s pledge to offer every UK adult a vaccine by 31 July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Are streaming algorithms really damaging film?
Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qDFk...
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Flood warnings in Wales follow 'persistent rain' alert
More than 20 flood warnings are in place, as well as a Met Office amber alert for heavy rain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pEOGsZ ...
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Covid-19: Care home visitors and ambulance delay 'victims'
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pCE3a6
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Friday, February 19, 2021
Covid-19: UK should send vaccines to poorer nations now - WTO chief
The head of the World Trade Organization says it is in richer countries' interest to share vaccines. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Alaska woman attacked by bear while using toilet
Shannon Stevens was shocked to find there was a bear behind when she used an outhouse in Alaska. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s7Fe...
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Covid: Confusion over gestational diabetes advice
Some women who've had the condition have been told to shield while others have not. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ufvipZ
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Texas weather: President Biden to declare major disaster
As electricity slowly returns to Texas, many residents still do not have access to running water. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZCX...
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Margaret Mitchell: Google fires AI ethics founder
She is the second senior figure to leave the online giant's ethics unit over the past few months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid-19: Care home residents in England to be allowed one regular visitor
Matt Hancock says the 8 March rule change is a "first step to getting back to where we want to be". from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Ambulance delays led to 'secondary Covid victims'
Waiting times outside some hospitals increased over Christmas, with a knock-on effect for 999 call-outs from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid and diabetes: My story
While it's known that diabetics are more at risk of suffering severe cases of Covid-19 - new evidence suggests the virus could actually ...
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HSBC fraud helpline's 20-hour wait 'disgraceful'
The daughter of a fraud victim says it took hours to speak to staff after thousands were stolen from her father's bank account. from B...
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Holidays: Travel industry begs for 'route out of crisis'
Industry figures have urged the prime minister to provide a "roadmap" to get people travelling again. from BBC News - Home https...
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Are migrants being influenced to enter the EU by vlogs?
Stephanie Hegarty meets the people sharing their story of trying to illegally enter the EU on social media. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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What the latest No 10 exit means for the Union
The PM is looking for his third head of the Union unit in as many weeks after Oliver Lewis resigned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid-19 lockdown: Britain's 'plague village'
Almost a year since the start of the pandemic, how have Eyam residents been coping? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uiJbn8
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The petrol that was poisoning children
How a successful campaign led to the banning of lead in petrol in the UK from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aBsPhV
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Week in pictures: 13-19 February 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bmnTfY
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Coronavirus: What Europeans have learned from a year of pandemic
Since the first case in northern Italy a year ago the lives of Europeans have been changed forever. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k...
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Facebook in Australia: What happened after news was blocked?
The removal of news sites has led to concerns about the spread of disinformation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pzjStz
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Disability and dating: 'I didn’t know what bisexual was'
People with learning difficulties are often overlooked when it comes to sex education. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qEsbWf
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Future generations bill sounds 'namby pamby' but it's start, says Lord Bird
The man behind the magazine wants a new law to protect future generations - but is anyone listening? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Algeria's protests are back and the president is worried
The Hirak movement marks its second anniversary with hopes of a rebirth despite appeasement efforts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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The Papers: Sussexes lose royal roles, and lockdown exit plan
The announcement that Harry and Meghan will not return as working royals dominate Saturday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid-19: UK's surplus vaccine pledge and two million 'not given flight refunds'
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NjJde2
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UK government borrowing hits highest January level since records began
It is the first time in 10 years that more have been borrowed than collected as tax and other income. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Myanmar coup: Woman shot during anti-coup protests dies
Mya Thwe Thwe Khaing, 20, is the first protester to die since the 1 February coup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bie3f8
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Iran nuclear deal: US agrees to join talks 'at critical moment'
The US says it is prepared to meet Iran to salvage a 2015 deal to limit its nuclear programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bnRLsa...
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What does Princess Latifa case mean for British sport?
The accusations against Dubai's ruler leaves British horse racing facing some uncomfortable questions. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Texas storm: ‘He’s 92 so we wrapped him tight like a mummy’
Like so many desperate Texans, Henry is struggling to stay warm without power. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37rsD2S
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Brazil: Can you vaccinate a whole town against Covid?
Scientists are vaccinating the entire adult population of a town in Brazil against Covid-19, to see if it helps bring life back to normal. ...
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Black lawyer was told ‘people like you don’t become barristers’
Figures show around 3.2% of members of the Bar are from black and ethnic backgrounds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZAAJS5
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Climate Change: How much did it cost the US economy in 2020?
Last year saw a record numbers of extreme weather events costing billions of dollars in damages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qzQj...
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The dentist who helped a koala to walk
Jon Doulman built a unique prosthetic after hearing about Triumph, a koala born without a foot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bk17o...
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Cancel culture: Have any two words become more weaponised?
What do a series of recent controversies tell us about the politics around "cancel culture"? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Now Norway is offering drug-free treatment to people with psychosis
People with psychosis are usually given powerful medication - in Norway they can now choose to go drug-free. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Iran nuclear deal: Clock ticks as rivals square up
A looming election could bury any chance of saving the deal, while Iran and the US play tough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u9D6tj...
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France's elite forced to confront sexual abuse scandals
Revelations about sexual assaults and incest hit the reputation of France's intellectual elite. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d...
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Foot-and-mouth outbreak's parallels with Covid pandemic
Twenty years on from the start of the foot-and-mouth crisis, the Covid parallels appear stark. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dyWCcG...
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The search widens for hot rocks that provide power
Geothermal power projects have seen a surge of investment as countries encourage renewable energy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ud...
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Wales plans wider school return from 15 March
All primary schools could reopen fully if Covid cases continue to fall, under Welsh Government plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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UK to launch 'high risk' science agency
The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says. from BBC News - Home https...
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Covid: Health workers appeal to PM for better personal protection
In a letter, 20 organisations say measures to tackle airborne spread of coronavirus are "inadequate". from BBC News - Home https...
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Covid: Unblock logjam for new laws, senior MPs urge ministers
Commons select committee chiefs want laws held up during the pandemic to be put back on the agenda. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a...
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'We can't get a refund for our £980 flights'
Holidaymakers prevented from flying by travel restrictions or lockdowns may not be entitled to a refund. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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No Covid variants found on London Tubes, buses and stations
This does not mean none is circulating or commuters can let down their guard, the researchers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2M9...
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The papers: 'Perseverance pays off' and 'foreign holiday hope'
Friday's papers carry images from Mars and report new data showing the early impact of vaccines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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'Roaring Kitty' GameStop investor hit with lawsuit
Keith Gill is being sued over claims he duped fellow investors into buying its shares last month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3auT...
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Covid-19: Late Christmas decorations 'light up lockdown'
Christmas lights and trees are left up late to raise spirits during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NCVBW6
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Long Covid: MPs call for compensation for keyworkers
The condition should be classed as an occupational disease, MPs say in a letter to Boris Johnson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37oE...
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Prince Philip spends second night in hospital
The 99-year-old duke is said to be in "good spirits" at London's King Edward VII Hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Demi Lovato 'had three strokes and a heart attack' after 2018 overdose
In a new documentary, the singer reveals she was minutes from death after her overdose in 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ppY83...
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Commercial TV channels unite to screen Covid vaccine myth-busting video
The celebrity-led film will urge people from ethnic minority communities to have the Covid jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s3fwf...
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Strong decline in coronavirus across England since January, React study shows
Study finds infections fell by two-thirds - and more in London - but warns virus levels remain high. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Texas weather: Deaths mount as winter storm leaves millions without power
At least 21 people have died while many more are struggling with power cuts and frigid conditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bb...
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Covid shows need for bigger government role, says Starmer
The Labour Party leader will say there can be "no return to business as usual" after the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid: Phase out furlough gradually, chancellor urged
The government employee support scheme needs to be wound down gently, think tank says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3buV0OT
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How Afghanistan police train for Taliban attacks and suicide bombers
Police in Afghanistan are training to deal with militant attacks amid Taliban threats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3beZdWG
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Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different
Nasa's Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid: How work life changed for a home-schooler and a supermarket manager
How the pandemic has changed work life for a home-schooling parent and a supermarket manager. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k0qi3D ...
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas locked down in London
Speaking as her autobiography is published, the actress talks about lockdown in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s8z5DL
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Brexit charges: Why is my online shopping more expensive?
Some UK customers have been hit by extra charges since Brexit but why? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dn0pK5
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Covid and suicide: Japan's rise a warning to the world?
For the first time in 11 years, suicide among women has gone up, and the pandemic is playing a part. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Australia news code: What’s this row with Facebook and Google all about?
A law that would force tech firms to pay for news is being closely watched globally. We explain why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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'Clothes should float in and out of our lives'
The companies that are adopting a "circular economy" model to doing business. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s0S5nu
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Texas weather: Are frozen wind turbines to blame for power cuts?
Frozen wind turbines are being blamed for power failures - but problems with fossils fuels are a bigger issue. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Archie Brennan: Discover why Prue Leith loved this little known artist's work
The Bake Off judge loved his work and he had famous friends so why is he not more celebrated? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rZPE4H ...
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Omegle: Children expose themselves on video chat site
Omegle links up random people for virtual video and text chats, and claims to be moderated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37qJLWp
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Trustpilot removed 2.2 million bogus reviews in 2020
The review website publishes its first transparency report as its own sector comes under scrutiny. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3au...
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The Papers: '£4,500 to get Covid' and 'parents test children'
Thursday's papers report the Duke of Edinburgh's admission to hospital, and new rapid school tests. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Covid-19: Plea to put 'Generation Covid' centre stage, and why you may be feeling numb
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37oitzP
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Inflation: Cost of living up in January amid coronavirus curbs
Prices rose by 0.7% in the 12 months to January in the UK, up from 0.6% to December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LY6AsZ
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Blickling Hall: Wasps deployed to protect mansion from moths
Pests and moulds are thriving at historic properties in lockdown, the National Trust says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qtodQm
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Captain Sir Tom Moore: 'An unimaginable legacy', family says
The 100-year-old who raised millions for NHS charities wanted to keep going, his daughter says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rUsZX...
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Princess Latifa: UN to question UAE about Dubai ruler's daughter
The UN is analysing videos in which the daughter of Dubai's ruler says she fears for her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bb...
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's wife makes first appearance in a year
Ri Sol-ju joined her husband at a concert on Tuesday to mark the birthday of his late father. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jTaQGK ...
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China overtakes US as EU's biggest trading partner
China's demand for cars and luxury goods from Europe bounced back in 2020 as its economy recovered. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid: Make children priority after pandemic, Anne Longfield says
England's children's commissioner calls on Boris Johnson to put them "centre stage" of his plans. from BBC News - Home h...
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Hospital waiting list 'may double to 10m by April'
There could be a surge in demand from delayed referrals and delays to treatment, a think tank warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid: Trials test the efficacy of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on children
Some 300 volunteers will take part in the first coronavirus vaccination trial on children and young adults. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Climate change: Don't raid home insulation scheme, MPs urge ministers
The government hopes to claw back money from a £1.5bn fund to promote home insulation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nz0D5Y
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Princess Latifa: Jailed in Dubai by my father
Princess Latifa disappeared in 2018, but managed to send secret messages to her friends. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3djONrf
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Mars landings that did (and didn't) go to plan
With two missions to land on Mars in 2021, Laura Foster looks back at the previous 17 attempts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zn2ey...
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‘People are starting to see light at the end of the tunnel’
Doctors in Wales describe the pressure to help patients who’ve suffered delayed treatment during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid: How will we know if the vaccine is working?
Deaths are falling faster for the over-80s - but does that mean the vaccine is working? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ptixof
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Covid-19: Losing both parents to coronavirus
BBC reporter Cathy Killick shares her experience after both of her parents died within weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u797Co ...
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