NI riots: Police use water cannon during further riots
Officers deployed water cannon for the first time in six years during another night of violence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31YHA...
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Friday, April 9, 2021
COP26: Greta Thunberg has no plans to attend Glasgow summit
The climate campaigner is concerned about the impact of Covid on attendance at the Glasgow summit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mI...
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Covid-19: Tests for overseas travel and sports back 'vaccine passports'
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wDQZRL
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Gillingham stabbing: Tributes to stab victim Sir Richard Sutton
Sir Richard, one of the UK's richest men, was found dead and a woman hurt at his mansion in Dorset. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Police hunt for twin sisters, 13, missing for six days
Poppy and Lily Myers were last seen near their home in Twickenham on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31ZhNxM
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Thursday, April 8, 2021
North Korea: Kim Jong-un warns of 'difficult' crisis
Human rights groups say the country is facing dire food shortages and economic instability. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wDDMbD
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US blacklists seven Chinese supercomputer groups
President Biden's actions continue US moves to make it harder for China to obtain its technology. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid-19: Why have deaths soared in Brazil?
President Bolsonaro has downplayed the pandemic and resisted lockdowns but now faces a major crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Why the Chauvin trial ‘exhausts’ black America
Many say watching George Floyd's final moments is traumatising - and so is the fight for racial justice. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Coronavirus: Cost of testing 'is too much for people to travel'
The government cannot yet confirm whether international travel could resume in May. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uBsjHW
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Overseas health workers to get free UK visa extension, says Home Office
The Home Office says it will benefit 14,000 people, but unions ask why care workers are not included. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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'Satan Shoes' to be recalled as Nike agrees to settle lawsuit
The art collective that sold the customised sneakers will recall the shoes and offer full refunds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d1...
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Amazon holds early lead in historic union election
Workers in Alabama were voting on whether to create the first unionised warehouse in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sYPYS2
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Eating disorders: 'My BMI wasn't low enough to get help'
Using the Body Mass Index to measure health "inspires weight stigma" and should be scrapped, MPs say. from BBC News - Home https...
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Artist Tracey Emin says her cancer is 'gone'
The 57-year-old was diagnosed with a "really rapid, really aggressive" bladder cancer last year. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Covid vaccine: Fasting during Ramadan 'should not stop Muslims getting jab'
Islamic scholars and NHS leaders say Muslims can still get the vaccine during Ramadan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uARv17
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Lockdown easing: What to watch for when you’re out and about
The BBC’s David Shukman on how to navigate lockdown easing while keeping yourself and others safe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q9...
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Quiz of the week: Why the fuss over a beauty queen's crown?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fZ...
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Bird Photographer of the Year 2021 finalists revealed
Brawling puffins, warbling warblers and swooping swallows - some of this year's shortlisted images. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Is Netflix's Seaspiracy film right about fishing damaging oceans?
Are the activities of the fishing industry destroying the world's oceans as a new film suggests? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Encephalitis: 'Friendly fire' in my brain saw me sectioned in error
Model Lucy Dawson was 21 when a life-threatening illness was misdiagnosed as a mental breakdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39XdR...
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Glass Animals: How Heat Waves became the ultimate sleeper hit
From severe injuries to Hollywood A-listers - here's the unlikely story of the ultimate sleeper hit. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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What will self-driving trucks mean for truck drivers?
Trucking is a big employer but autonomous trucks are on the horizon - are they a threat? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dNlFr9
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French Open postponed by one week in hope more fans can attend
The French Open will now run from 30 May to 13 June in the hope that more spectators will be permitted to attend. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Belfast: Emergency Stormont meeting after night of violence
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the scenes of disorder in west Belfast "deeply concerned" him. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Mason Mount: England midfielder scores his first Champions League goal
Thomas Tuchel says Mason Mount's first Champions League goal is a "big step" for the player as Chelsea establish a commanding ...
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Covid: Unpaid carers 'struggled to get pain relief' for terminally ill
Susan Lowe is among the carers who struggled to get pain relief for a loved one during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Study says bitcoin could derail China's climate change targets
Bitcoin emissions in China exceed the total emissions of the Czech Republic and Qatar, study says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s0...
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High Street shops will 'bounce back' on reopening day
Analysts say rise in visitors to retail parks shows shoppers keen to return to physical shopping. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31Sm...
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Beijing now has more billionaires than any city
China's capital has overtaken New York as it bounced back quickly from the pandemic, according to Forbes. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Navalny: Jailed Putin critic 'losing sensation in legs and hands'
The Putin critic has been diagnosed with spinal hernias and his health is worsening, a lawyer says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m...
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George Floyd: Expert witness criticises use of force during arrest
Sgt Jody Stiger testified that "no force" was necessary once Mr Floyd had been placed in handcuffs. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Women could be owed 'lottery-winning' pension sums
Up to 5,000 women pensioners could be entitled to huge refunds under a little-known-rule, the BBC has learned. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Boohoo: Price differences for same clothes 'a genuine mistake'
Boohoo says it had not realised identical clothing was being sold at different prices across its brands. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: Vaccines 'break link' between infections and death
A study of 140,000 people in England found one in 500 were infected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fSSOV0
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Hong Kong citizens to be given 'support' to come to UK
The communities secretary says arrivals under a new scheme will be helped to access housing and jobs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Women with disabilities 'groped and not taken seriously'
Women with disabilities are twice as likely to experience sexual assault as non-disabled, figures show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid-19: The disinformation tactics used by China
A look at Beijing’s experiment with global misinformation since the virus was first detected in Wuhan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Trans in Japan: Sterilisation and legal gender recognition
Fumino Sugiyama is a transgender man, but Japanese law means he is not legally recognised as male. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PA...
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'Exciting' stone age discoveries in the Cairngorms
Rare clues to Mesolithic life in Scotland's mountains add to evidence previously found in Perthshire and Dumfries. from BBC News - Hom...
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Are pay-by-the-minute booths the future of work?
A Singapore-based firm has come up with a useful alternative when working from home is inconvenient. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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I Can See Your Voice: The show where singers are judged on appearance
A new BBC One game show asks whether you can spot a good singer based on their appearance alone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ww85...
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The woman who took on Google and won
When Shannon Wait was suspended after posting about working conditions, she fought back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t16xwP
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Local elections 2021: A simple guide to English council elections
Your introduction to the local council elections taking place on 6 May. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/321T8IJ
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France and Covid: Call My Agent star joins plea to reopen theatres
Grégory Montel believes the French government must allow theatres and cinemas to start working again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Indian Premier League: The risks of hosting the IPL during a pandemic
The world's richest cricket tournament will see eight teams play 60 games behind closed doors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sY...
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Four quizzed over 8,000 bluebells dug up in wood
Four people are questioned by police after 8,000 bulbs are found in bags in a wood. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wIpkzl
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'Covid-breach' kayaker stuck on Loch Lomond island without paddle
The man, believed to be from England, was rescued after getting trapped while camping on Inchtavannach in Loch Lomond. from BBC News - Hom...
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'I could photograph space my entire life'
A paediatrician describes how his love of space observation has grown during the lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39Oh7zL
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TikTok: Teen saves boy after seeing crash on livestream
The 13-year-old raised the alarm after the boy crashed his quad bike during a live feed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cVBi0s
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Deliveroo shares up 2% on first full trading day as rider strike begins
Wednesday marks the first day of trading for 70,000 retail investors, as well as strike action for some UK riders. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Kevin de Bruyne: Man City midfielder signs new deal that runs until 2025
Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne signs a new deal running until 2025 with the Premier League leaders. from BBC News - Home https...
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Covid-19: Moderna vaccine rollout to begin and Brazil daily deaths top 4,000
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wHYcAv
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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
US restaurants face ketchup packet shortage amid Covid pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic leads to a surge in demand for single-use packs of the popular condiment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wH...
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Covid: Brazil has more than 4,000 deaths in 24 hours for first time
Hospitals are overcrowded, with people dying as they wait for treatment, as cases continue to surge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Hazmat crew called in to clean US house
The resident has been dealing with depression and fatigue following a stroke over 20 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31T3Ss...
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India Covid-19: 'No end in sight' as doctors battle second wave
Indian doctors say they are already feeling overwhelmed as Covid cases rise sharply in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O...
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China one-child policy: can dropping limits increase birth rates?
The government is considering dropping birth limits in some parts to offset an ageing population. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wAf...
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Schools 'a lifeline to many students' in past year'
School staff helped families struggling financially during pandemic, says the National Education Union. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Inner Light: The children surviving conflict in DR Congo
Hugh Kinsella Cunningham documents the lives of children caught up in conflict in DR Congo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s4HfwB
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How one woman discovered her true cultural heritage
Gail Lukasik's life was turned upside down when she discovered her mother was mixed race but had 'passed' as white to escape rac...
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Another Round: How a film about a drinking experiment became a celebration of life
Another Round sees four men on an alcohol experiment and has become an Oscar-nominated success. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OvEIh...
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'Long Covid has destroyed me but I am fighting back'
A former health coach is blogging about her experience with the condition to help others get diagnosed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Why Utah is making men pay women's pregnancy costs
Fathers in Utah will soon be legally obligated to foot half the bill of a mother's pregnancy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3urB...
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Covid: Moderna vaccine roll-out to begin in Wales
Patients in Carmarthenshire will be the first in the UK to receive the vaccine on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39OIvgM
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Covid-19 raises risk of depression and dementia, study suggests
Researchers looked at how likely 600,000 patients were to develop one of 14 common brain conditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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City drivers 'should think twice' before buying SUVs
The boss of the RAC Foundation says drivers in urban areas should consider which car is most appropriate. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Food poverty: MPs call on government to step up help
A report calls on the government to create a food security minister to protect the vulnerable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wvVRIB...
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'Our flight refund battle for mum who can barely walk'
The family was sent a voucher, rather than the refund they wanted - until BBC News followed up the case. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Credit Suisse axes bosses and bonuses amid Archegos losses
The Swiss bank's risk chief is leaving after it revealed the fallout from two major clients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sUvK...
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EasyJet: Two test travel plan would be too expensive
The airline says the cost of pre and post-travel testing could exceed the price of a plane ticket. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Op...
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Hunter Biden: US president's son opens up about addiction and family life
The son of the US president tells the BBC his brother's death took him to "a really dark, dark place". from BBC News - Home ...
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Police attacked during fresh night of NI violence
Petrol bombs are thrown at officers in Carrickfergus and a car is set alight in Londonderry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rOEmzP
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Covid-19: PM under pressure over vaccine passports, and the 'ghosted' ex-Topshop staff
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dFjjKH
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FND: ‘The most common condition you’ve never heard of’
Cassie, 18, suffers seizures and memory loss because of the neurological complaint FND. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a35fdl
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Monday, April 5, 2021
Hunter Biden on addiction: My life is not a tabloid
The US president's son talks to the BBC about addiction, grief and his scrutinised work in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Stephen Hendry beats Jimmy White in World Championship qualifying
Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry beats old rival Jimmy White in the first round of qualifying for this year's World Championship...
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Australia and New Zealand to start quarantine-free travel
Both nations have contained Covid outbreaks and sustained very low or near-zero infection rates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cQWC...
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Covid passports: Plans criticised by MPs amid fears of 'two-tier Britain'
Certificates are likely to be a feature of life until the Covid threat is over, a government review says. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Tokyo Olympics: North Korea to skip Games over Covid-19 fears
The announcement puts an end to Seoul's hopes of using the Games to engage with Pyongyang. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rUljDY...
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Jordan's Prince Hamzah pledges allegiance to king after mediation
Prince Hamzah issues a statement hours after mediation saying he is committed to the constitution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fE...
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Capt Sir Tom 100: NHS fundraiser's 'birthday challenge' announced
People are encouraged to raise money on what would have been the late NHS fundraiser's birthday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Unions criticise 'miserly' 50p rise in statutory sick pay
SSP increases from £95.85 to £96.35 a week in April, but unions say it is too little to live on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mxWK...
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Sir Keir Starmer apologises for visit to church criticised for LGBT stance
The Labour leader visited a church on Good Friday but says he was unaware of its beliefs on LGBT+ rights. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Light pollution: How lockdown has darkened our skies
One impact of lockdown is that there has been a big reduction in light pollution in some areas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wvffW...
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'I make Van Goghs out of Fuzzy Felt'
Lucy Morrow, from Nottinghamshire, got creative after having to spend time off work due to surgery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P...
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Terezin: The Nazi concentration camp falling into ruin
There are concerns that historical evidence will be lost if Terezin's buildings are not maintained. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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The sailor living alone on an abandoned cargo ship
Seafarer Mohammed Aisha has been living on an abandoned cargo ship for four years, part of that time completely on his own. from BBC News ...
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Five animals to spot in a post-Covid financial jungle
As the world prepares for an economic reset, several creatures have emerged to help you navigate your way. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Fibromyalgia and pain: 'How cooking gave me my family back'
Ian loved cooking, but after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia he had to think of new way to get into the kitchen. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Remote working: Is Big Tech going off work from home?
After much hype about working from home, some tech companies are getting cold feet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rMqXrW
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'We went here, there and everywhere to make it happen'
Budding academic entrepreneurs say that scientific discovery is only the start of the journey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cPi3Wq...
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Covid: Paris police probe 'secret luxury dinner parties'
French authorities investigate after an undercover video claims to show secret luxury dining. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3duhala ...
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SAG Awards: Screen Actors Guild honour The Trial of the Chicago 7
People from ethnic minorities win in all four individual film categories for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dsov4w
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'Sinister elements' getting younger people to attack PSNI
Officers came under attack during trouble in Carrickfergus, Newtownabbey and Londonderry on Sunday night. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid-19: PM expected to unveil foreign travel traffic light system
The government is acting "very carefully and cautiously", health minister Edward Argar says from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Premier League relegation battle: Newcastle shootout with Fulham will go to the wire - Alan Shearer
Newcastle need to repeat the ambitious approach that got them a point against Spurs, says MOTD2 pundit Alan Shearer. from BBC News - Home ...
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Covid: Weekly tests for all in England, and cabinet to sign off lockdown easing
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fIUSyO
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Sunday, April 4, 2021
Jordan Spieth: Texas Open win is former world number one's first title since 2017
Former world number one Jordan Spieth wins the Texas Open by two shots to end a victory drought of nearly four years. from BBC News - Home...
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LG scraps its smartphone business as losses mount
The South Korean electronics giant said the mobile phone market had become "incredibly competitive". from BBC News - Home https:...
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Labour urges tighter rules on lobbyists
It comes amid questions over David Cameron's links to collapsed finance firm Greensill Capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s...
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Taiwan train crash: Lorry boss offers 'deep remorse'
At least 50 people died in Friday's crash, which was caused by a vehicle slipping onto the tracks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid: Rapid tests to be offered twice-weekly in England
They will be available to everyone for free, under an extension of the government testing programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid in Scotland: Hairdressers and homeware shops reopen
Non-essential click and collect services are also able to resume business as Covid restrictions ease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Gundecha Brothers: Famous Indian music gurus accused of sexual assault
The BBC spoke to several women who have accused three famous classical musicians of sexual abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Prd...
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Boohoo: Karen Millen skirt had Oasis label covered in pen
Joanna Sikora said a skirt she bought from Karen Millen had an Oasis label covered in marker pen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ulJ...
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Adopting in the age of opioids
At 40, Carrie Brady decided to start a family and open her heart to adopting a child in need. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mgXpBE ...
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Patria y Vida: Cuba's rap battle with dissidents
A viral YouTube rap and reggaeton hit called 'Patria y Vida' - 'Fatherland and Life' - has angered Cuba's communist-run ...
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Covid: Croquet clubs 'inundated' during lockdown
The UK croquet season begins as clubs see a spike in membership enquiries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39FmYqI
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Sudden death: Partner's heartache after her fiancé died aged 31
Danielle Riley shares her grief after losing her partner Andy to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fGavXL ...
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Can celebrities control their image online?
Meet the stars who have attempted to police their online presence - from Remi Malek to Beyonce. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cRp8p...
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: How the virus has changed our sleep patterns
Coronavirus is clearly a virus that affects our nervous system - and it appears to have an impact on the brain's sleep patterns. from ...
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Covid Greece: Waiting for the tourists to come back
As Europeans wait to see if foreign holidays are possible this summer, Greece hopes to open up soon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Vitamin D: The truth about an alleged Covid ‘cover-up’
The vitamin is being studied - but why do some claim evidence is being ignored? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PZTDQP
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The Myanmar beauty queen standing up to the military
A month ago Han Lay was protesting. Last week she used her pageant speech to criticise the military. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Bakewell love locks removal plans leave families 'devastated'
Plans to remove hundreds of love locks from a Bakewell bridge leaves some families "gutted". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Egypt mummies: Parade transports remains of pharaohs
Amid fanfare, 18 kings and four queens were transported on custom-made vehicles designed to minimise vibration. from BBC News - Home https...
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Carabao Cup: Final between Tottenham & Man City to have 8,000 fans in stadium
The Carabao Cup final between Tottenham and Manchester City will have 8,000 fans in attendance after it is confirmed as a pilot event to tes...
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Beth Potter runs second-fastest road 5km ever - and potential world record
Britain's Beth Potter runs the second-fastest road 5km ever by a female athlete at a race in the Lancashire village of Barrowford. fro...
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Covid: Covid pass trials to start, and pandemic Easter messages
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3upXCW1
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Saturday, April 3, 2021
Florida declares state of emergency over toxic wastewater leak
More than 300 homes in the Tampa Bay area have been ordered to be evacuated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ompye0
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England 'flat' and 'frustrated' with second-half performance
England are left feeling "flat" and "frustrated", despite claiming an emphatic win against Scotland in their Women's...
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Wally the Walrus: Fears for safety as Tenby tourists get 'too close'
Conservationists urge Tenby tourists to enjoy the stray mammal's temporary visit "from a distance". from BBC News - Home htt...
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Easter Sunday: Boris Johnson and Sir Keir Starmer recall pandemic in messages
The political leaders reflect how churches have supported communities during Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fE5hf6
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Amazon apologises for wrongly denying drivers need to urinate in bottles
The online shopping giant falsely claimed its drivers were not forced at times to urinate in bottles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid-19: France enters third national lockdown amid ICU surge
The measures come as Europe battles a third wave of the pandemic and delays in its vaccine rollout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31...
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Emma Caldwell suspect 'attacked woman in same woods'
A woman claims she was attacked by a man identified as a prime suspect in the murder of Emma Caldwell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Long lost pen pals reunited after 70 years
Jim Johnston from Belfast tracked down his American pen pal seven decades after losing touch. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rOBaUO ...
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Project 17: Solving Singapore's food waste problem
Shan, 17, wants to find out just how much food gets wasted in his home country of Singapore. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cLYoX7
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Hidden treasure: Hertford Union Canal gives up its secrets
Anna Borzello explores the Hertford Union Canal as it is drained for the first time in 20 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OnFz...
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Boat Race 2021: Universities move from London to Ely
The traditional showdown between Oxford and Cambridge universities takes place on the Great Ouse this year. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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'We found a baby on the subway - now he's our son'
Danny Stewart saw something on the floor of an NY subway station - soon he would treasure it more than anything. from BBC News - Home http...
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Mozambique Palma attack: How people tried to flee the assault
Survivors and their family members recount what happened when Islamist militants targeted Palma. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sPF3...
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China is 'trampling on Hong Kong's democracy'
With Beijing's influence now paramount, many in Hong Kong are torn between defiance and resignation. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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England lockdown: Countdown to freedom
As coronavirus restrictions are lifted - when can you return to your favourite activities? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sNDr3U
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How Princess Diana has been portrayed on stage and in film
A new Broadway musical about the princess is just the latest in a series of portrayals of her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39...
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Covid-19: Three Essex survivors recount their experiences
Three people who survived coronavirus share their stories, from hospital to recovery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ulazAh
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Marwa Elselehdar: 'I was blamed for blocking the Suez Canal'
Egypt's pioneering ship captain has been targeted over false rumours about her role in the incident. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: More visitors at care homes and UK clotting deaths after AstraZeneca jab
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cLKvbs
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Covid: Clean-up after crowds party in Cardiff Bay despite restrictions
People who broke Covid rules to gather should be "deeply ashamed of themselves", says council leader. from BBC News - Home https...
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Friday, April 2, 2021
Egypt mummies to pass through Cairo in ancient rulers' parade
The Cairo spectacle will see the remains of 18 kings and four queens taken to a new resting place. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dy...
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Covid-19: Italy begins strict Easter lockdown
The measures come as Italy battles a third wave of the pandemic, with more than 20,000 new cases daily. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Taiwan: Prosecutors seek arrest after train crash which killed 50
A construction manager's lorry is suspected of sliding on to train tracks, causing the derailment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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World’s largest ocean monitoring system BRUVS launched
Marine scientist Professor Jessica Meeuwig on her hopes for a new ocean monitoring system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pu3kY0
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Mustard gas among toxic waste in Wales' old landfill sites
Environmental campaigners dub the 1,572 locations across Wales "ticking time bombs". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ufcshS...
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Ros Atkins On… Macron’s Covid-19 Crisis
Coronavirus has forced France into a third lockdown and raised questions about President Emmanuel Macron’s leadership. from BBC News - Hom...
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Abigail Thorn: 'I came out as trans and made headlines'
Abigail Thorn is behind the popular channel Philosophy Tube, which has over 900,000 subscribers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PQpa...
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Lockdown policing: Cracking down on the coronavirus rule breakers
The BBC joined Lancashire Police as they broke up gatherings breaching lockdown rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wnRCib
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Week in pictures: 27 March - 2 April 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PNB4iS
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Street racing: They're fast, Atlanta's furious
Screeching tyres disturb the peace in Atlanta, Georgia, as street racers claim the city's highways. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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The women fighting South Africa's 'infodemic'
South Africa has faced a wave of Covid misinformation, but volunteers are fighting back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31HXxk6
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My Money: 'Lockdown has been a blessing in disguise'
Thanucha, a pharmacology student from Hertfordshire, talks us through her lockdown spending. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PsIata
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Writing songs in lockdown: 'It was an escape'
Musicians amateur and professional have joined in a BBC-led project to document lockdown songs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sOBfZ...
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Covid-19: Care home residents in England allowed two visitors from 12 April
From 12 April, two people - as well as babies and young children - will be allowed for indoor visits from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Police uncover teenage girl ‘suicide’ Instagram group
Twelve UK girls, aged between 12 and 16, were part of a chat group that led to "serious self-harm". from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Belgian police 'are supposed to protect us'
Campaigners in Belgium are calling for urgent reform of the police after a series of high profile deaths in custody. from BBC News - Home ...
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Sandy Row: PSNI officers injured in south Belfast riot
Petrol bombs, bricks and bottles have been thrown at police after violence flared at Sandy Row. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sOwgI...
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EuroMillions: Jackpot of more than £122m won by UK ticket-holder
Players are being urged to check their tickets for the fifth biggest ever National Lottery win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fC38j...
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How Instagram’s influencers changed the model industry
Models have increasingly been asked to shoot their own photographs during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wkbq66
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Race report: Was controversy part of the plan?
How the government handled the release of a contentious report on racial disparity in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3drSOZj ...
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Violence against women: Loss, murder and grieving in public
A month since Sarah Everard disappeared, two women share what it's like to grieve in the public eye. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: 'Divisive' Covid passports and school funding warning
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rPQDUI
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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Ban on care home residents taking trips faces legal challenge
Campaigners say banning residents aged 65 and over from taking trips outside homes is unlawful. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39B3tz...
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Taiwan: At least 34 killed after train derails inside tunnel
The crash is looking to be the island's worst rail disaster in decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3udlfRs
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Michelle Obama: 'You give me hope'
Former US first lady Michelle Obama has reconnected with a group of London schoolgirls she first met 10 years ago. from BBC News - Home ht...
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'Can you believe it?' Remember Liverpool's famous 4-4 draw against Arsenal in 2009
BBC Sport takes a look back at Liverpool's famous 4-4 draw against Arsenal in 2009, featuring four goals from Andrey Arshavin, ahead of ...
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Coronavirus: Dozens of MPs criticise 'divisive' Covid passports
Jeremy Corbyn and Iain Duncan Smith are among more than 70 MPs to label the measure "discriminatory". from BBC News - Home https...
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Oxfam suspends two aid workers amid sex exploitation claims in DR Congo
Some staff fear the charity has not learnt the lessons of the 2018 Haiti scandal, the Times reports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Scotland's stay at home rule to be lifted
People in Scotland are now being told to remain within their local authority for the next three weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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'Inadequate funding' is school Covid risk, says union
A teachers' union warns a lack of funding during the pandemic is placing staff and pupils at risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Seal Alliance asks walkers to give the animals space as lockdown eases
The Seal Alliance warns that getting too close to the animals can lead to their injury and death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dm5...
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Garden centres 'failing to stop peat sales'
Just one of 20 retailers contacted by The Wildlife Trusts says it will remove peat from its shelves this year. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Glastonbury Festival and Canterbury Cathedral get slice of £400m culture fund
The festival, Canterbury Cathedral, West End theatres and comedy clubs will all get a share of £400m. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Which prime minister didn’t enjoy life at No 10?
In the 300 years since the creation of the role of prime minister. So what's the job like? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cFJmCi...
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Then and now: Rising temperatures threaten corals
In a monthly feature, we explain how warming waters threaten the survival of a wonder of the seas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fw...
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Riz Ahmed: 'Listening is not just with your ears'
The Oscar-nominated star of Sound of Metal on why it was his hardest and most rewarding screen role. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Celebrities in Australia anger stranded citizens over 'double standard'
Dozens of Hollywood stars have relocated during the pandemic while many Australians remain shut out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Solitary confinement: New York bans prison isolation over 15 days
New York is bringing in solitary confinement reforms amid calls for changes throughout the US system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Boohoo to probe price differences for same clothing
The same coat sold by Coast is more expensive than Dorothy Perkins despite both being owned by Boohoo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Green energy tariffs often 'misleading'
Energy suppliers' environment-friendly tariffs are not always as green as they sound, experts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Newspaper headlines: 'Covid passports' and 'green light for racists'
Several of Friday's papers look ahead to what the summer holidays could look like for Britons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Of...
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Ieva Lesinska: 'I discovered my father was a spy'
Ieva Lesinska faced an agonising choice after discovering the truth about her father. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31FtNVa
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What it's like driving across the new Irish trade border
Three months since the creation of the new Irish trade border, the BBC travelled with a lorry driver. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Bottling it: How breweries have survived lockdown
Over the three national lockdowns most pubs have been shut, meaning breweries have had to adapt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39D3H...
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Blue plaque planned to commemorate Diana, Princess of Wales
Six blue plaques for women have been announced by English Heritage to address the gender imbalance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q...
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'Child among four dead' in shooting at office building in Orange, California
Police say the suspect was shot and wounded and the situation has now been "stabilised". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QX...
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Runway dining at $540 a meal proving hit in Japan
Japan's biggest airline is making the most of grounded planes while Australian carriers are cutting prices. from BBC News - Home https...
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Covid vaccine manufacturers should work with poorer countries, says WTO chief
WTO head Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the AstraZeneca deal with India is a good example. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cF3GnB
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Crime victims to be told when perpetrators leave prison
A new code of rights will also enable victims of rape to choose their police interviewer's gender. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid-19: Few people with symptoms are self-isolating, study finds
And fewer than one in five people request a test if they have symptoms, a report on test and trace says. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform
An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wgcRCC...
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Assisted dying inquiry essential, leading brain surgeon says
A brain surgeon, left shocked and frightened by his cancer diagnosis, says the law needs changing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QU...
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Biden unveils 'once in a generation' spending plan
The $2tn investment plan is aimed at re-igniting US economic growth and fighting climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39rJ3...
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Climate change: Net zero targets are 'pie in the sky'
Indian minister lashes out at plans to cut emissions dramatically over the next three decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3maJm0n...
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Lockdown: Are people losing skills they're not using?
Psychologists are studying whether people are losing skills because of lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PogQfJ
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Nicole Thea's husband Global Boga: 'My world has been taken away’
Afrobeats artist Global Boga speaks out about losing his YouTuber wife and their baby son. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39wAvAO
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How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash
Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rGBIvE
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Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'
With art collective MSCHF, singer Lil Nas X created a pair of pricey and controversial trainers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wf5P...
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Batley Grammar School: Blasphemy debate leaves town 'at crossroads'
People in Batley reflect on the row over pupils being shown a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PGZgU2...
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Why April is a big month for your finances
Lots of changes to household bills, tax and other elements of finances take place in the course of a week. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide?
Germany is set to apologise to Namibia for a genocide more than 100 years ago - and to pay an as yet unknown amount of money. from BBC New...
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Should airports be allowed to expand?
Climate change: Should aviation be allowed to expand? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dm2dl2
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Dragons' Den: The hits, misses, and why investments fall through
Peter Jones and Sara Davies discuss the mechanics of the BBC One show ahead of its 18th series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uchkU...
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'I have put everything into my winery'
South Africa's winemakers hope for a brighter future after a very tough 12 months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fwymZK
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Vaccine passports against 'British instinct' - Starmer
The Labour leader says there could be opposition to vaccine passports if the virus is under control. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Minimum wage rises for two million workers
Most low-paid workers will receive a pay rise, but those on furlough will miss out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sFAaTX
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The Papers: Race report 'backlash' and Queen 'gets second jab'
Reaction to a government-commissioned report on race and the Queen's vaccine dose are among the front-page stories. from BBC News - Ho...
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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Biden's dog Major bites again at White House
Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Speaker Lord Fowler backs calls for National Aids memorial
Lord Fowler, the Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, has backed calls for the UK’s first ever National Aids Memorial. from BBC News - Home...
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The cost of speaking up against China
Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Coronavirus: How to help health workers' mental health
The BBC's Laura Foster gets tips from NHS staff working in the profession. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ft3cTd
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Outdoor UK attractions fared better during pandemic
Kew Gardens and RHS Wisley feature in the top 10 most visited attractions for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3weam3B ...
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Climate change: China absent from key UK meeting
Despite an official UK invite, China is not taking part in a key summit on climate and development. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d...
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A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'
A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f...
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No end in sight for India's protesting farmers
Indian farmers are protesting against three new laws they believe will hurt their income. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u6Nu45
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London house turned into House of Dreams work of art
Artist Stephen Wright has been turning his London house into a work of art since 1998. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PG6zeD
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Myanmar coup: The monks divided over the deadly protests
Hundreds have been killed in deadly protests since the military took control of the country in February. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Capturing every hour of each New Year's Day for 24 years
The 18th year of 24 photographers documenting every hour of New Year's Day, each year, for 24 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Letterbox contact: ‘Don’t my birth children have a right to know I’m dying?'
Diagnosed with a terminal illness, Hanna wanted to tell the twins taken from her at 16 - but had no way of reaching them. from BBC News - ...
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CEO Secrets: 'The stress of being a boss made my hair fall out'
An entrepreneur explains the strategy he devised to protect himself from mental burnout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cBBnGD
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Mayor of London: Two decades in the spotlight
BBC London's Political Editor Tim Donovan looks at the moments that defined the role of mayor of London. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Scalping: The teens making thousands selling consoles online
If you've been struggling to buy a new PlayStation or Xbox, this might be the reason why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u9iUXC ...
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Gatwick Airport: Can Crawley turn away from aviation and go green?
A year after British Airways grounded flights at Gatwick Airport, nearby Crawley plots a new course. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Oscars 2021: The female directors tackling tough truths
Two international film nominees on the personal trials they faced making their hard-hitting films. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u8...
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Covid-19: Shielding coming to an end for millions
People seen as clinically extremely vulnerable are still being told to take precautions over Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m...
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Brazil military chiefs resign in new crisis for Bolsonaro
It comes amid a cabinet reshuffle as Jair Bolsonaro fights to contain a crisis over his leadership. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q...
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'Sobriety ankle tags' rolled out across England
The electronic tags monitor offenders' sweat to see if they are breaching court-ordered drinking bans. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Brexit: UK 'risks falling behind' EU on workers’ rights
The EU is working to improve conditions but the UK is not keeping pace, says the TUC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3warOpI
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What did we learn from Scotland election debate?
The party leaders all called each other by their first names - but the deep divisions between them showed. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Scottish election 2021: Leaders' debate fact-checked
Reality Check looks at claims about child poverty, renewable energy and mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sDbFqG
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Covid: World leaders in pandemic treaty call and 'impending doom' warning in US
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rCOifs
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Monday, March 29, 2021
Inauguration poet Amanda Gorman: 'My life changed in six minutes'
Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet when she recited The Hill We Climb. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39sKcQV
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Covid-19: World leaders call for international pandemic treaty
Boris Johnson and more than 20 others leaders say another health emergency is a matter of "if not when". from BBC News - Home ht...
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Lady Gaga dog walker Ryan Fischer 'had to have part of his lung removed'
Ryan Fischer was shot in the chest as he walked the star's three French bulldogs in February. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cAy...
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Hong Kong: China to pass 'patriot' electoral reforms
The changes aim to only have "patriots" in office in Hong Kong but critics warn it will stifle dissent. from BBC News - Home htt...
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'Finding work feels impossible for my generation'
Young people could see rising levels of unemployment even as the crisis eases, warns Prince's Trust. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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AstraZeneca vaccine - was it really worth it?
AstraZeneca has become a political football in a European blame game over its covid vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3syIdCg
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Sir Lenny Henry's open letter urges black Britons to take Covid vaccine
The comic and actor leads stars in an open letter urging black Britons to have the Covid-19 jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m2Tc...
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Covid-19: CDC head warns of 'impending doom' in US
Cases and deaths are rising as US officials warned the struggle to end the pandemic is not over. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w8yb...
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Long Covid: 'It's like someone has piled sandbags on top of me'
A year on since 29-year-old Reece caught coronavirus, what he imagined would be a mild infection changed his life beyond recognition. from...
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GHB: Killer drug to be made a Class B substance
It was used in attacks by the UK's most prolific rapist and the serial killer Stephen Port. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m0E2w...
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Nike sues Lil Nas X over blood-filled 'Satan Shoes'
Nike is suing Lil Nas X and an art collective for using its shoes to make a controversial product. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m4...
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The Papers: England 'on track' to reopen and pandemic treaty plea
The PM's comments that England remains on course to ease further restrictions on 12 April is among the front-page stories. from BBC Ne...
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Keeping score on UK-EU relations since Brexit
Despite promises to work together, it has been far from plain sailing between the UK and the EU since Brexit. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Abortion in Italy: 'I found a grave with my name on it'
Women in Italy who had an abortion or miscarriage have discovered the fetus had been given a religious burial in a grave marked with the mot...
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Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight
Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PJusSr
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Is this the future for international business deals?
A new facility has opened in Singapore where business people hold meetings in glass "bubbles". from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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The crisis at the Tavistock's child gender clinic
A number of reports have raised concerns about the country's only NHS gender clinic for young people. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Evidence mounts Covid jab protects those around you
Out-of-date information may be deterring people from being vaccinated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fxnryW
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How bees and drones team up to find landmines
Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fqqrx2
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'I catch rats for a living and couldn’t be happier'
How to work your way to happiness, and break that daily grind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31wBGfi
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Uganda climate change: The people under threat from a melting glacier
A glacier in western Uganda is disappearing, endangering the traditions of those who live nearby. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31wB...
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George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial
A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3frkzE2
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Sunday, March 28, 2021
Coronavirus: England stay-at-home order ends, and retailers see Easter boom
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O7YwHe
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Stranded Suez container ship reported freed
Huge container ship blocking Suez Canal for a week now reported to be afloat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wiltsu
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Indonesia fire: Massive blaze erupts at oil refinery
Several have been injured and hundreds evacuated to safety from the blaze in West Java province. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ct5M...
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Race crisis threatening police legitimacy, police chair warns
A lack of confidence in policing is having a damaging effect on law enforcement, the police chair warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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China's answer to YouTube slumps on market debut
Shares of Bilibili opened 2.2% below their issue price before slipping further in early trade from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cwbXdq ...
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Not just the Proms: An unexpected history of the Royal Albert Hall
Rule Britannia has had its place - but so have Bovril, balls, Blackshirts and a bombastic celebration of the Bard. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Darien Gap: The 'forgotten' migrant crisis at Panama-Colombia border
It takes up to 20 days, and can be deadly – but everyday hundreds try to cross the border between Panama and Colombia. from BBC News - Hom...
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Channel Nine cyber-attack disrupts live broadcasts in Australia
The broadcaster says it is investigating whether the hack was "the work of a foreign nation". from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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'It's do or die time for my insurer to pay up'
Thousands of businesses across the country are feeling the pinch as insurers 'drag their heels' paying Covid claims. from BBC News...
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The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause
The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it? from BBC News - Home https://i...
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The Suez Canal blockage explored in numbers
The costs are mounting as efforts to free the stranded Ever Given ship go into a sixth day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fmiBo9
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Covid: Outdoor meetings and sport to resume in England
People are still being advised to minimise their journeys amid the latest easing of lockdown rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s...
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Covid jab: One dose in care homes gives 'substantial' protection
A study suggests 62% of residents are protected by a single dose of the vaccines used in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u7qj...
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Doctors warn against cuts to youth drug and alcohol treatment
Young people's lives are being put at risk without help for drugs and alcohol problems, they say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases
The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39F1fzx
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'Spongy roads' to be Slough's new claim to fame
Move over David Brent, settle down John Betjeman, the town is going to be an environmental pioneer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l...
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'Astronauts aren't just men - we're astronauts too'
Seven-year-old Elizabeth built her own rocket and launched it into the sky during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lXyOSf
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Covid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care
Experts predict a rise in serious cancers due to deferred screenings and treatments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39jViHJ
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Covid: 'We need a memorial to remember'
Ellis Tustin, founder of Names not Numbers, explains why he thinks the UK needs a permanent memorial to those who have died of Covid-19. f...
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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'
Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rClIuY
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Josh O'Connor: Romeo role 'greatest experience of my career'
The Crown star's stage role in Romeo and Juliet fizzled out - but was reborn by making a TV film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?
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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Easter celebrations set to rival Christmas - even down to the tree
Easter trees and garden furniture are being sought out by shoppers keen to make the most of lockdown easing. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Saturday, March 27, 2021
Suez Canal: Effort to refloat wedged container ship continues
Tugboats will renew attempts to dislodge the Ever Given from the canal on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u1Nd2E
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Covid: 'Don't squander gains,' says Prof Stephen Powis
Although "enormous progress" has been made, people must remain cautious, warns Prof Stephen Powis. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Earth Hour: Cities around the world turn lights off
Famous landmarks around the world have been switching off their lights to raise awareness of environmental issues. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Covid: Boris Johnson urged to share vaccines with poorer nations
A group of charities is calling on Boris Johnson to begin donating vaccines through Covax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lZVsJr
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'My pet has helped me so much during the pandemic'
Research has shown pets can have a huge benefit to our mental health - especially this past year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ctB...
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Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover
International leaders condemn the military after Saturday's violence - the deadliest since the coup. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Project 17: The photograph that united a family
A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Your pictures on the theme of 'sculpture'
A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rpuQTj
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How the 'world's worst sniffer dog' is helping the NHS
Dexter used to work as a sniffer dog for the Met but he was "too sociable" for the job. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PE9...
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Keeping Parliament clean in a pandemic
The team keeping the Palace of Westminster spick and span describes a year like no other. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O5tvDO
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Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus
Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Covid: What's happened to crime during the pandemic?
From dog theft to drug crime, lockdown has led to some big changes in policing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lX0CpL
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Black Power: A British story of resistance told through music
This time, the revolution is being televised, but it was music that gave Black Power a timeless platform. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard
Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w...
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The real reason humans are the dominant species
How demand for energy has been central to the development of humanity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PuSlx7
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The lost letters that found New York drag scene's secret trailblazers
The film PS Burn This Letter Please tells untold stories from the lives of 1950s drag artists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3spgNP3...
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Covid: Rapid home test kits to be available for workers
Firms in England with more than 10 employees that are unable to provide on-site testing can apply. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cp...
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Melbourne to Cairns: Meet the Australian skateboarding an 'insane' 4,000km
Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was". from BBC News - Home h...
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Covid: 'Heart-breaking' wait for Rhondda couple to travel for IVF
Kevin and Nicci Button from Rhondda Cynon Taf have been trying for a child for more than four years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Senedd 2021: Wales' first minister criticised over English-only leaflet
Labour say the Senedd election leaflets backing Mark Drakeford were sent by the local party group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w8...
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Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff
Unite urges workers to come forward to voice their complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31...
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The Papers: 'Moderna jabs in 3 weeks' and school abuse inquiry
Sunday's papers carry reports that a third Covid vaccine will be rolled out in the next three weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Cambridge University: Butterfly found pressed inside centuries-old book
A university says a butterfly found in a book could be hundreds of years old. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31p7x1v
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Friday, March 26, 2021
BBC reporter records phone call with fraudster
BBC Money Box reporter Dan Whitworth was phoned by a fraudster and managed to record the call. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PsMUid...
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Body-editing apps on TikTok ‘trigger eating disorders’
Technology firms have been warned to consider the impact of such apps on vulnerable people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w0xQJs
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Faith and ritual: Religion in 21st century Britain
From birth, to coming of age, marriage and death, how do five religions celebrate these crucial moments? from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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German Covid Easter U-turn shakes Merkel's cool, calm image
Chancellor Merkel takes political flak as Germany struggles to agree on lockdown measures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31u9MQZ
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Hate crimes on police 'more likely to be charged'
Police officers and staff made up a small portion of overall cases but up to half of crimes charged. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Ivermectin: South African medics using unproven worm drug to treat Covid-19
Some South African medics are going to court to seek permission to prescribe Ivermectin to Covid patients. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Covid: 'Christmas Day' for families as Wales lifts travel ban
The "stay local" rule is being scrapped from Saturday, allowing unlimited travel within Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Biden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity'
The president decries new state voting restrictions that he likened to past racist laws of the US South. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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'Ice-cream toothache' mystery explained
Scientists say they have worked out how teeth become sensitive and hurt with cold food and drinks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rm...
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Local elections: Tories warn of post-Corbyn Labour 'bounce'
The party promises to "build back better" from the pandemic as it launches its English elections push. from BBC News - Home http...
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The challenge facing Joe Biden at the border
Can the new president match his words on the campaign trail with action? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31lO4yT
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Baby goat, emu and goose make friends on Wiltshire farm
The three arrivals at Caenhill Countryside Centre in Wiltshire have become social media stars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w5AUUA...
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Covid lockdown projects: How you danced, wrote, ran and invented games
You told us what projects kept you going in lockdown, from dancing to writing and inventing games. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pa...
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The vaccine misinformation battle raging in France
Online conspiracy theories are exacerbating existing vaccine scepticism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lU0Z4t
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Home-schooling around the world: How have we coped?
Indigenous children have been hit hardest and the crisis has reached a "tipping point", say experts from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Sŵnami: 'Why can't we sing in Welsh and be successful?'
As streaming opens audiences to Welsh language bands, Sŵnami say it's getting easier to break through. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Over-70s could get booster Covid jab from September - vaccines minister
Nadhim Zahawi said No 10 was hoping to have eight different Covid jabs available by the autumn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31nfh4...
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Covid: Grassroots sports set ready for lockdown release
Millions of people across England are preparing for outdoor grassroots sports being allowed again from Monday. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Batley school protests: Identifying prophet row teacher 'unacceptable'
Making a teacher fear for their safety is "unacceptable", the equality commission chair says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Phone companies 'must do more' to stop fraud calls
A senior law enforcement officer says the UK needs "a step change" in its response to fraud. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Belarus banned from Eurovision over song lyrics
The country has been disqualified for twice fielding songs deemed to have broken competition rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r...
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Beverly Cleary, children's author behind Ramona Quimby, dies aged 104
The beloved writer created the feisty characters of Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vYM3GZ
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The Papers: 'Over-70s autumn booster' and shops 'open till 10'
Some of Saturday's papers look ahead to lockdown rules easing for millions in England on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Wockhardt UK: Inside the factory making the AstraZeneca vaccine
BBC Breakfast has been given a world-first look inside the Covid vaccine factory Boris Johnson called "the saviour of humanity". ...
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The unusual death of Colin Marr
The police said he took his own life after a row with his fiancée - but his family say questions still remain about how he died. from BBC ...
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Uighurs: China sanctions UK MPs over abuses response
It comes after the UK government took action over human rights abuses against the Uighur minority. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ro...
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North Korea claims 'new tactical guided' missiles launched
Pyongyang says the missiles can carry massive payloads, which could include nuclear warheads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3snl1Xm ...
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The UK professor and the fake Russian agent
An email exchange between a UK professor and a man called "Ivan" shows how intense the information war over Syria remains. from ...
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Suez blockage is holding up $9.6bn of goods a day
The stranded mega-container is costing $400m (£292m) an hour in goods that can't be moved east or west. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Rough sleepers: Long-term housing 'varies by area'
Some people have been housed after years on the streets, but others still face uncertainty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w3a1R4
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UK professor shared info with fake Russian agent
Paul McKeigue shared information with a man who hinted he was a Russian agent, to discredit an NGO. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t...
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Brexit: UK lost 'significant' access to EU policing data under deal, report warns
Ppost-Brexit security arrangements are "complex and untested", a House of Lords report warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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US and UK ratchet up sanctions on Myanmar's military
A row over a Yangon development reflects a confused international response to the coup in Myanmar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QJ...
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999 response officers receive extra psychological support
Police forces are offering extra psychological support to 999 response officers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QBceTH
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Winslet's same-sex role 'simply a love story'
Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet’s latest role sees her as the 19th century fossil hunter Mary Anning. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Promising Young Woman: Carey Mulligan film 'deeply troubling'
Promising Young Woman, starring Carey Mulligan, is a dark and twisted take on "hook-up culture". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Coronavirus and shielding: 'I've only left my home five times this year'
Michaela Hollywood led a jet-set lifestyle until coronavirus hit, then she had to shield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39fXBfa
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Why my ancestral home could be lost to climate change
As Bangladesh turns 50, a UK-Bangladeshi reflects on how climate change affects his parent's country. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Learning to code 'will seriously change your life'
Software developers are in high demand and well paid, but how do you break into the industry? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PbtGxE ...
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US immigration: The suffocated youth unafraid of a perilous journey
Tougher policies and deaths on the road are unlikely to stop Guatemalans from trying to reach the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Hauliers 'must expect Covid test to enter UK'
An industry source says they expect the government to require hauliers entering the UK to be tested. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Schools 'must involve police' in rape claims
Claims of rape, sexual abuse and misogyny have been made by pupils at several independent schools. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sq...
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Domestic abuse: Women 'could die in unregulated refuges'
Accommodation provided by groups with no expertise could be dangerous, women's organisations warn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid: BAME doctors 'still waiting for risk checks'
Many say key risk assessments have either not taken place or have not been acted on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3feh8Ae
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Covid: 'Stay-local' rule in Wales to end from Saturday
Wales will be the first UK nation to scrap travel restrictions since lockdowns were re-imposed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39gnv2...
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The Papers: UK 'plans October booster jab' and pub passport 'fury'
People being offered boosters to protect against new Covid strains features on Friday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Nike, H&M face China fury over Xinjiang cotton 'concerns'
The two brands face threats of boycotts for expressing concern over forced Uighur labour claims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lPAL...
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Twitter: Buyer defends paying $2.9m for 'Mona Lisa' of tweets
Malaysian tycoon says Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet is "a piece of human history". from BBC News - Home htt...
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Nationwide tells 13,000 staff to 'work anywhere'
The UK's biggest building society says it wants to give employees more control over their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Coronavirus: EU leaders to discuss boosting vaccine supplies
Leaders will also review plans to curb exports of Covid vaccines, which could affect supply to the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Government will be 'forced to rely' on BBC licence fee model, MPs suggest
A group of MPs says the infrastructure is not in place for a viable alternative to the licence fee. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w...
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Holyrood election 2021: The 'intense' battle for every vote in Scotland
Polling expert Professor John Curtice looks at the issues that will decide the Scottish Parliament election on 6 May. from BBC News - Home...
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Stalking victims ‘sitting ducks’ in lockdown, say Suzy Lamplugh Trust
Restrictions on movement and a rise in cyber-stalking fuel a surge of calls to a national helpline. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39...
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Lord Howe Island: Saving an Australian paradise's 'cloud forest'
A rare environment on Australia's Lord Howe Island has faced a complex battle for survival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ciupp...
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Why cutting down trees can be good for the climate
Tree felling is helping to restore an ancient ecosystem which can store even more carbon than trees do. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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KSI: 'I was struggling to sell tickets to gigs in 2019'
Newsbeat speaks to one of YouTube's biggest stars about what's next after selling out his 2021 tour. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Coronavirus: Locked down with Mum and Dad
Many young people returned to live with their parents during the pandenic. How's it going, a year on? from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Nagorno-Karabakh: The mystery of the missing church
The BBC investigates the disappearance of an Armenian church that changed hands in the recent Nagorno-Karabakh war. from BBC News - Home h...
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What can Joe Biden really change at the border?
An increase in migrants is testing the new administration's promises on immigration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PtqixT
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Covid: The bus journey that saved hundreds of thousands of lives
A conversation on a bus led to the setting up of the Recovery trial, leading to treatments for Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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'My father, the killer'
Some of the children of men who helped to "disappear" thousands of Argentines in the 1970s and 80s are now speaking out - against ...
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Tate McRae's journey from ballet school to pop stardom
You Broke Me First was one of 2020's biggest break-out hits, but Tate McRae never intended to be a pop star. from BBC News - Home http...
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Scotland election 2021: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies
Compare where the parties stand on key issues - from Covid-19 and the NHS to education and the environment. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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'I have learned how to survive with a bow and arrow'
The Covid pandemic and last summer's social unrest has inspired more Americans to take up hunting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan
Pyongyang is banned from testing such missiles, which were launched into the Sea of Japan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cjDi2r
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Middle-aged women 'worst affected by long Covid', studies find
Five months after hospital treatment, 70% of patients studied had still not fully recovered. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tRpYrY
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Julie Pomagalski, French former snowboard world champion, dies in Swiss avalanche
Julie Pomagalski, 40, was swept away while skiing off-piste on a mountain in Switzerland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cjhunv
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First southern US state scraps the death penalty
It is the 23rd US state and the first in the South to end the use of capital punishment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fbkDHV
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The Papers: 'No jab no pint' and EU vaccine 'peace deal' with UK
Thursday's papers look at the prospect of pub goers needing proof of a Covid vaccination to gain entry. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Covid fraud: £34.5m stolen in pandemic scams
More than 400,000 frauds and other cyber-crimes have been reported to police during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QpO...
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Uluru waterfalls: Rain brings 'unique' sight to Australian landmark
A "unique and extraordinary" sight has come to the sacred rock, after days of heavy rain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v...
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'It's massive for us' - Wales captain Bale on World Cup dream
Wales captain Gareth Bale says qualifying for his first World Cup would realise his one remaining burning ambition. from BBC News - Home h...
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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Australian art festival cancels plan to soak UK flag in indigenous blood
A plan to soak the UK flag in indigenous people's blood drew anger from Aboriginal Australians. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l...
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North Korea missiles: Biden says launch 'not provocation'
The short-range missile test is the first to be conducted since the US president took office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cfBs2n ...
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Priti Patel promises overhaul of asylum seeker rules
"Genuine" refugees can stay in the UK, but failed applicants will be removed, the home secretary says. from BBC News - Home http...
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Anti-Asian hate: 'Try to be brave and stand up'
Amid nationwide rallies against anti-Asian hate crimes, we ask what it is like to be an Asian woman in the US. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Autistic boy's lockdown quotes turned into art
Woody's inspirational lockdown quotes have been turned into artwork by his dad. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sbk4Br
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Russia's Tajik-born Eurovision star on the abuse she's received
In an interview with the BBC, Russia’s entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 has spoken of the hatred she’s received. from BBC News...
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Lockdown anniversary: Hospital workers on a year of Covid
Four staff from University Hospital Southampton reflect on the last year on their home and work lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Wales election 2021: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies
Compare where the parties stand on key issues - from Covid-19 and the NHS to education and the environment. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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'I was working 72 hours a week - it was cult-like'
As first-year Goldman Sachs analysts ask for a cap on their hours, four BBC News readers share their schedules. from BBC News - Home https...
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Loneliness: 'Alone is ok, but being lonely - it hurts'
A report by MPs and peers is calling on ministers to reconnect communities and combat loneliness after coronavirus. from BBC News - Home h...
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Lockdown job-hunting: ‘I’ve applied for over 300 jobs’
If you've spent lockdown looking for jobs, you're not alone... But help is here. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rc338N
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2021 elections: A really simple guide
A bumper crop of elections are being held on 6 May across England, Scotland and Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NKWJYi
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Australia floods: 'Kicked in the guts' by fire, drought and floods
Rob Costigan fought desperately to save his home from fires last year - now it's been destroyed by floods. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Fears for democracy as buoyant Bangladesh turns 50
Half a century after its birth, millions are no longer in poverty - but democratic space has shrunk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Child abuse: Warning of siblings being groomed online
The rise of livestreaming platforms is making it easier for paedophiles to target children, experts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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UK seeks to drill more oil and gas from North Sea
More oil and gas wells are to be drilled in the North Sea, the UK government announces. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rmFOcw
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Israel election: Netanyahu claims 'huge win' for right-wing parties
Exit polls suggest the PM may still fall short of a majority after the fourth election in two years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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The Papers: PM's Covid 'regrets' and children in line for August jab
Wednesday's front pages reflect on the country's tributes to those who died in the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Egypt's Suez Canal blocked by large container ship
Several tug boats are deployed to shift the vessel, which is causing a build-up of shipping traffic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Kill the Bill Bristol protests: police action at demo
Police officers arrest demonstrators protesting in the city centre at the new police bill. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rmnEaQ
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Monday, March 22, 2021
Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet sells for $2.9m
The Twitter founder will donate the money to charity after it was bought by a Malaysia-based businessman. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Aide fired after Parliament House 'sex videos' shock Australia
A video of the act was leaked as a spotlight falls on Australia's 'toxic' political culture. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Polish writer Jakub Zulczyk charged for calling President Duda a 'moron'
Jakub Zulczyk could face up to three years in jail for his Facebook post criticising the president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31...
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Coronavirus: Domestic abuse an 'epidemic beneath a pandemic'
Campaigners say a massive increase in appeals for help has exposed the scale of the problem. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31chxLe
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Coronavirus: How the common cold can boot out Covid
It looks like the viruses that causes colds wins in the battle to infect our cells. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r8bL81
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Gunman kills 10 in Colorado market shooting
A police officer was among those confirmed dead following the Monday attack in Boulder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f6qC0E
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Waitrose ditches magazines with disposable plastic toys
The retailer will stop selling magazines with disposable plastic toys after a campaign by a 10-year-old girl. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Covid-19: One year of lockdowns across the UK
It's a year to the day since the first UK-wide coronavirus lockdown was announced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/397a5Wm
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Lockdown newborns: 'A crazy year to bring a baby into the world'
Four mums share their experiences of having a baby amid coronavirus lockdown restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rb6gpj
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Afghanistan: The women killed for working at a TV station.
A television station in Afghanistan has sent all of its female employees home after four were killed by extremists. from BBC News - Home h...
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How Iceland clamped down to conquer coronavirus
It may be a remote island, but there is a reason why Iceland is proud of its success in tackling the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Grenfell Tower inquiry: 9 things we now know about the cladding
A public inquiry has questioned employees of the metals firm that supplied cladding for Grenfell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OW7...
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What is happening to the size of the Army?
Defence spending is going up, but the number of soldiers in the Army is going to fall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UGPYXh
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Erin Brockovich: California water battle 'woke me up'
She has continued to call for safe water in the decades since the major case in the town of Hinkley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Making honey without bees and milk without cows
Firms are using fermentation to produce honey and milk and say they can match the taste of the real thing. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Dan Gertler: The man at the centre of DR Congo corruption allegations
Dan Gertler formed a close relationship with DR Congo's ex-leader, even getting a diplomatic passport. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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'Kardashian clones' jibes teacher struck off
Alexander Price, 43, made the comments in his anonymous gossip blog about Denbigh High School. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cWA3Nj...
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Congo-Brazzaville: Guy-Brice Parfait Kolélas dies from Covid on poll day
Congo-Brazzaville's main opposition presidential candidate was being sent to France for treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid: Penguins' move from Isle of Man to Northern Ireland 'a miracle'
Covid rules force keepers to move 14 birds across four countries to get to their new home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vRNqXG
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Covid Isle of Man: Four weeks in jail for man who ignored Covid rules
Christopher Christian is handed four weeks in jail after visiting a shop to buy mobile phone credit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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The Papers: 'Travel ban extended' and 'a day to reflect' on lockdown
Britons facing tighter travel restrictions makes the front of some newspapers on the anniversary of the start of lockdown. from BBC News -...
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Watch: Goalkeeper scores from own box in Portugal
Watch the moment Varzim goalkeeper Ricardo Nunes scores with a huge punt during his team's 2-0 win over Mafra in the Portuguese second d...
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Child migrants: First photos emerge of Biden-era migrant detention centres
Images show children huddled together on the floor under foil blankets at a facility in Texas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cW6Wtr...
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Where are England going wrong - and how can Jones turn things around?
Slow starts. Record points conceded. A sky-high penalty count. How England's Six Nations campaign fell short on multiple fronts. from ...
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Sunday, March 21, 2021
Coronavirus vaccines: PM to telephone EU leaders in bid to stop export ban being imposed
EU leaders will hold a virtual summit on Thursday to discuss the fate of vaccines made on the continent. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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UK 'heading towards digital skills shortage disaster'
Demand for AI, robotics and cloud skills is up amid news young people are shunning IT skill courses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Defence review: Army 'to be reduced by 10,000 troops'
A review of the UK's defence policy sees new investment in cyber warfare, robotics and drones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c5...
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Donald Trump plans social media comeback, says adviser
The ex-US president, banned by Twitter and Facebook, will launch "his own platform", an aide says. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid: Supermarket limits lifted as lockdown in Wales eases
Supermarkets can sell non-essential items and garden centres can open from Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/316HCvf
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Brazil president rails against lockdown 'tyrants'
The Brazilian president says it is now time to reopen the economy, despite a surge in infections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/317k...
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Green plan to upgrade homes was 'botched', say MPs
A scheme offering people up to £10,000 for insulation has only reached 10% of its target, MPs say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vN...
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Australia floods: Cows rescued from swollen rivers and beaches
Exhausted animals have been pulled from swollen rivers, beaches and flooded suburbs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f1eWfk
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Covid survivor Scott Howell thanks hospital staff for saving his life
A year after being put on a ventilator, Scott Howell returned to the hospital where he was treated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e...
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How can I stop my houseplants dying?
With houseplant sales booming, expert Giacomo Plazzotta offers tips for keeping them healthy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/395xwPT ...
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Covid: NHS staff say change was the silver lining of the pandemic
The health service has seen drastic change, including video consultations and leaps in research. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cYls...
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Kitboga: How AI is helping me waste scammers’ time
Twitch streamer, Kitboga, says he wanted to stop con artists trying to steal from people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c74IIA
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The former fighters embracing peace in the Philippines Mindanao region
Former fighters are embracing peace in Mindanao in the Philippines, in the hope of ending decades of killing. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Dog thefts: The woman who rescues stolen dogs
A woman who rescues stolen pets says the crime has "rocketed out of control" during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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One Year On: A pandemic poem for Londoners
The writers behind All on the Board pay tribute to Londoners on the eve of the anniversary of the start of first lockdown. from BBC News -...
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Covid: The countries that nailed it, and what we can learn from them
A year into the pandemic, we look at countries that have had some success in tackling the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/391IB...
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Covid inequality: No vaccination for poverty in a pandemic
People on the financial precipice are disproportionately likely to be unemployed, renting, female, and black. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Why India is talking about ripped jeans and knees
Thousands of women are sharing their photos in ripped jeans on social media - but why? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s7VuS4
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'I’ll buy five items and only keep one of them'
With online returns soaring during the pandemic, tech firms are helping retailers deal with the rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Coronavirus: Covid nurses' song of hope from Italy
Simona Camosci wrote the song in the first Covid wave, and now she and her colleagues have released it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Israel election hopes and fears play out in crater town
For voters in Mitzpe Ramon, Tuesday's poll means keeping or casting out Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu. from BBC News - Home https...
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The Papers: 'Tussle' over Covid vaccines, and fiery protest pictures
Brussels' threat to ban AstraZeneca Covid vaccine exports to Britain dominates Monday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid: Welsh firms looking at flexi-working 'permanently'
Experts say many major organisations will have smaller offices and allow more flexible working. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/390ChK...
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Women's safety: Police apologise over flasher response delay
April-Joy Serrant says she was told to wait two days for police to follow up a report of a flasher. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c...
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'We've changed the narrative': Pandemic positivity on the Alton Estate
The mental, physical and financial impact of lockdown on one of the UK's biggest council estates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Coronavirus: Dying nurse told sister 'follow in my footsteps'
Areema Nasreen was one of the youngest NHS workers to die of Covid-19 at the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39...
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Covid-19: Census to give snapshot of pandemic life, and food plea nurse considers quitting
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s8rmWG
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Saturday, March 20, 2021
Government decision to cut aid budget 'unlawful'
Last autumn, the government said it would not meet the 0.7% aid target in the coming financial year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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New Royal Navy ship to protect 'critical' undersea cables
UK intelligence recently warned of Russian submarines "aggressively operating" near Atlantic cables. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Census 2021 to provide snapshot of life during pandemic
There will also be voluntary questions on sexual orientation and gender identity for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Qantas boss: Governments 'to insist' on vaccines for flying
"Governments are going to insist" on vaccines for international travellers, Qantas' boss tells the BBC. from BBC News - Home...
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Dawn Bilbrough: Food plea nurse considers quitting after Covid
Dawn Bilbrough's tearful plea for people to stop panic buying went viral during the first wave. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c...
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Mandelson urges Starmer to begin Labour policy review
The former cabinet minister says the Labour leader still has the "2019 manifesto round his neck". from BBC News - Home https://i...
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More Sydney areas ordered to evacuate over major flooding risk
Officials say anyone living in low-lying areas of the city must leave as torrential rains continue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r...
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Pakistan: Two men sentenced to death for motorway rape
Abid Mehli and Shafqat Ali raped a woman stranded on a motorway in front of her children last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38...
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Coronavirus: 'I isolated with mum for her last 14 days'
A daughter's story of how she moved into a cancer hospice with her mother during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s7...
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Coronavirus: The Indian factory making 6,000 syringes a minute
One of the world's biggest syringe makers has ramped up production to meet the Covid demand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r1iW...
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North Korea’s ‘only openly gay defector’ finds love
Jang Yeong-jin fled North Korea to escape a loveless marriage. Now he is engaged to his boyfriend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/313...
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How many violent attacks and sexual assaults on women are there?
The disappearance of Sarah Everard has led to a conversation about the violence faced by women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38yg8T...
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Sir Keir Starmer: His first year as Labour leader
Supporters and critics assess Sir Keir's leadership, against a backdrop of the Covid crisis and party wrangles. from BBC News - Home h...
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The website helping to sell homes with a bloody past
How homes formerly owned by fighters in Colombia's armed conflict are auctioned to benefit victims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Mozambique conflict: Why are US forces there?
Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sbsHfi...
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Myanmar coup: Tales from the streets of sacrifice and fear
Thousands are making difficult choices to protest against military rule. What are their stories? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cWs2...
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Covid vaccines: Why some Americans are choosy about their jab
There are three options in the US, and some are turning their nose up at one of them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38WnjFl
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The Papers: Police abuse claims and peers that are 'born to rule'
The Observer and the Sunday Mirror lead on claims of wrongdoing against police officers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lzCx8g
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Friday, March 19, 2021
Covid: Plan unveiled to 'spruce up' coastal areas and high streets
Ministers hope extra money and easing of rules will help areas reopen safely as lockdown eases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cPnXF...
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Covid: France and Poland increase lockdown measures as infections surge
Some 21 million people in France are affected, while in Poland shops and hotels are shut nationwide. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Line Of Duty creator Jed Mercurio on the secret of the police drama's success
As it returns for a sixth series, Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio says the show owes some of its success to word of mouth. from BBC News...
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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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Giving up alcohol: 'I feel like I’ve been reborn’
Nikki, a recovering alcoholic, describes how she stopped drinking during the pandemic and how it changed her. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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What happened with the AstraZeneca vaccine?
Ros Atkins looks at how a vaccine hailed as a ‘game-changer’ has seen its reputation tarnished. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38YiFq...
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Why is everyone fighting over the South China Sea?
China claims most of it but surrounding countries and the US disagree. The BBC's Zhaoyin Feng explains why. from BBC News - Home https...
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Skylab: The myth of the mutiny in space
Did a crew sent to the US Skylab space station go on strike? The last surviving member says it's a myth that won't die. from BBC N...
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Do the Shetland Islands need a tunnel vision?
Some on the islands are looking to the Faroes for inspiration in tackling transport issues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c2ypdN
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Coronavirus: How Russia glosses over its Covid death toll
The reality behind Russia's pandemic is most likely to be found in its excessive mortality rates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Coach Holidays: 'More than a business, we're family'
Lack of support for "unfashionable" industry could put 24,000 jobs at risk and leave vulnerable passengers heartbroken. from BBC...
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: A rare view inside the conflict zone
A BBC team gets a glimpse of the human cost of the recent fighting in Tigray. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lztVhL
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The forgotten referendum of 2011
Why the referendum everyone's forgotten shaped the last decade of our lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f5JDQu
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China and Taiwan face off in pineapple war
Taiwan fights back against Chinese curbs on the export of their fruit - with plenty of support. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/311tT8...
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Atlanta spa shootings: How we talk about violence
Police comments about the alleged gunman's motive have sparked outrage. We asked experts to weigh in. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid: Rich states 'block' vaccine plans for developing nations
Vaccine production proposals are being stalled, WHO documents leaked to BBC Newsnight show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eUAyKs
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The Papers: Alarm over Europe's new wave and leaders 'on wanted list'
Boris Johnson is pictured on several front pages getting a first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Man jailed for £175,000 Riyad Mahrez bank card spending spree
The Manchester City winger took a month to realise his bank card was being used, a court hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QofnG...
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Volcano erupts near Iceland's capital Reykjavik
Officials are warning the public of the risk of falling rocks and landslides as Fagradalsfjall erupts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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French drugs haul 'was strawberry Haribo'
Paris police this week claimed a major drugs haul - but it wasn't what it first seemed to be. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ORb...
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Covid-19: Ireland to resume Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout
The Republic's health minister says administration of the Covid-19 vaccine will resume this weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Viral video exposes inequality in NCAA college basketball
A widely shared TikTok that contrasted conditions for men and women players has provoked outcry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vCts...
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Glastonbury Festival site 'may open for concert and camping'
Organisers are working on plans for a one-off concert and to let people camp on the site this summer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Young Goldman Sachs bankers ask for 80-hour week cap
First-year analysts have reported 95-hour working weeks plus poor physical and mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vF2kjU ...
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UK government borrowing hits highest February level on record
The government borrowed £19.1bn last month, the highest figure for that month since records began. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vB...
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Covid-19: Johnson to get Oxford jab as UK borrowing soars again
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s0LTw8
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Black history lessons to be made mandatory in Welsh schools
Pupils will be taught about racism and diverse contributions to Wales past and present following a review. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Cheltenham Gold Cup preview: Al Boum Photo, A Plus Tard & Champ head line-up
Rachael Blackmore will seek more racing history on A Plus Tard in Friday's Cheltenham Gold Cup, where Al Boum Photo also seeks another l...
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'We're all or nothing' – Welsh rugby’s boom and bust years
As Wales chase an improbable Grand Slam on Saturday, BBC Sport Wales delves into the boom and bust years of Welsh rugby. from BBC News - H...
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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Oscars 2021: Nominees told Zoom attendance not an option
Producers say great efforts have been made to make the show safe to attend in person. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OL57aE
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Mexico violence: Gunmen kill 13 in ambush on police convoy
At least 13 officers died in the attack by a suspected criminal gang in the State of Mexico. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r1E7kc
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Covid vaccine: PM to have AstraZeneca jab as he urges public to do the same
Boris Johnson will receive his first dose while European countries resume use of the Oxford vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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US and China trade angry barbs at high-level Alaska talks
This is the first high-level face-to-face meeting between the Biden administration and Beijing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s5H0S...
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Why Australian women are saying 'enough is enough'
Australian politics is often called toxic to women - now rape allegations have ignited national fury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Gigabit broadband: First areas to benefit announced
Government announces first stages of plans to get superfast broadband to the majority of UK homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s1...
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Families facing special education needs 'postcode lottery'
Support for pupils varies according to which school you attend and where you live, report suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31...
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Imprisonment for Public Protection jail terms 'a death sentence'
One offender who has been in prison all his adult life says he has been "left to rot". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s3jW...
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Coronavirus: The student nurses behind the masks
Nursing students graduating in 2021 have trained in an unprecedented environment: A global pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Coronavirus lockdown: Life in the UK, one year on
A year after the coronavirus lockdown in the UK, two people reflect on how their lives have changed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Children’s Commissioner: Bereaved students need more help
The new Children’s Commissioner says the way bereaved exam students are graded, needs to be changed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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